Tanya Williams

Tanya Williams

Tanya covers positive and people-centered stories from across Chicago. From neighborhood events to inspiring local residents, she focuses on what brings our communities together. Tanya grew up in the city and believes every neighborhood has a story worth telling.

Illinois Students Can Be Directly Admitted to State Colleges Under New Law
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Illinois Students Can Be Directly Admitted to State Colleges Under New Law

ILLINOIS — High school students across Illinois will soon have a clearer path to college, thanks to a new law signed by Governor JB ...

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Red Cross Expects Busy 4th of July Week as Blood Donations Dip in Illinois
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Red Cross Expects Busy 4th of July Week as Blood Donations Dip in Illinois

ILLINOIS – As Independence Day celebrations ramp up across the state, the American Red Cross is preparing for what could be a demanding week ...

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Illinois Enacts New Law to Enforce Safe Drinking Water Standards Across State
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Illinois Enacts New Law to Enforce Safe Drinking Water Standards Across State

ILLINOIS — Governor JB Pritzker has signed a new law that gives Illinois stronger authority to enforce safe drinking water standards, ensuring non-community water ...

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Suburban Chicago Woman Scammed Out of $390 by No-Show Taco Truck at Graduation Party
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Suburban Chicago Woman Scammed Out of $390 by No-Show Taco Truck at Graduation Party

CHICAGO — What was meant to be a joyful celebration for a suburban Chicago family turned into a painful lesson after a taco truck ...

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Chicago Breakfast Restaurant Brings Bold Flavors to Edgebrook with Mix of Diner Classics and Mexican Favorites
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Chicago Breakfast Restaurant Brings Bold Flavors to Edgebrook with Mix of Diner Classics and Mexican Favorites

CHICAGO — After more than four decades cooking for the Northwest Side, Ernesto Mendoza has finally opened the doors to his dream: Chicago Breakfast ...

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‘Step It Up!’ Summer Challenge Returns to Support Young Adult Cancer Survivors
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‘Step It Up!’ Summer Challenge Returns to Support Young Adult Cancer Survivors

CHICAGO — A nationwide fitness movement is stepping up once again this summer — and it’s doing more than promoting exercise. True North Treks’ ...

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New Book Revisits Brown's Chicken Massacre in Palatine with Chilling New Details
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New Book Revisits Brown’s Chicken Massacre in Palatine with Chilling New Details

CHICAGO — A haunting chapter from Illinois’ past is returning to public focus with the release of a new book, Something Big: The True ...

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Jonathan Toews Makes Public Comeback Appearance in Lombard Ahead of NHL Return
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Jonathan Toews Makes Public Comeback Appearance in Lombard Ahead of NHL Return

LOMBARD, IL — Former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews made a rare public appearance this weekend at Mike’s Sports And More inside Yorktown Shopping ...

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Edison Park's Beloved Kaage Newsstand Closes After 82 Years of Community Service
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Edison Park’s Beloved Kaage Newsstand Closes After 82 Years of Community Service

CHICAGO — A corner of Chicago history is coming to a close as Kaage Newsstand in Edison Park shutters after more than eight decades ...

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PAWS Chicago Pet of the Week: Meet Aden, a Playful Lab Mix Ready for a New Home

CHICAGO — This week’s featured furry friend from PAWS Chicago is Aden, a lovable 6-year-old male Labrador mix in search of his forever family. ...

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