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.

Federal Judge Shuts Down Southern Illinois Hunting Club Over Illegal Duck Baiting
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Federal Judge Shuts Down Southern Illinois Hunting Club Over Illegal Duck Baiting

ILLINOIS — A federal judge has ordered the closure of a well-known waterfowl hunting club in southern Illinois after its owner admitted to illegally ...

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‘Nimbus’ COVID Variant Detected in Illinois, Now Makes Up 43% of U.S. Cases
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‘Nimbus’ COVID Variant Detected in Illinois, Now Makes Up 43% of U.S. Cases

ILLINOIS — A new COVID-19 variant known as NB.1.8.1, or “Nimbus,” is now responsible for an estimated 43% of new COVID-19 cases nationwide — ...

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New Indiana Law Creates Commission to Explore Adjusting Illinois Border
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New Indiana Law Creates Commission to Explore Adjusting Illinois Border

ILLINOIS — A newly signed Indiana law is drawing attention — and some controversy — by establishing a commission to review whether to adjust ...

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Rundown Homes Could Be Driving Up Property Taxes in Illinois Neighborhoods
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Rundown Homes Could Be Driving Up Property Taxes in Illinois Neighborhoods

ILLINOIS — Rundown or vacant homes in your neighborhood could be quietly inflating your property tax bill, especially in areas like Adams County, according ...

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Illinois' Noncitizen Health Care Program Costs Now Estimated at $1.1 Billion, Lawmakers React
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Illinois’ Noncitizen Health Care Program Costs Now Estimated at $1.1 Billion, Lawmakers React

ILLINOIS — The cost of Illinois’ state-funded health care program for noncitizens has surged to an estimated $1.1 billion for the upcoming fiscal year, ...

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Supreme Court Upholds FCC’s $10B Fund to Expand Phone and Internet Access Nationwide
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Supreme Court Upholds FCC’s $10B Fund to Expand Phone and Internet Access Nationwide

CHICAGO — The Supreme Court has upheld the legality of a major federal initiative aimed at expanding phone and internet access across the country, ...

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CPS Interim CEO Reveals Deficit $205M Higher Than Reported, Sparks Budget Alarm
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CPS Interim CEO Reveals Deficit $205M Higher Than Reported, Sparks Budget Alarm

CHICAGO — The budget crisis at Chicago Public Schools has deepened. Interim CEO Macqueline King announced Thursday that the district’s deficit now stands at ...

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4 University of Illinois Students Win Fulbright Grants to Study and Teach Abroad in 2025–26
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4 University of Illinois Students Win Fulbright Grants to Study and Teach Abroad in 2025–26

CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS — Four students and recent graduates from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have been awarded Fulbright grants to pursue international research, education, ...

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Pritzker Begins Campaign for Third Term, Says 'We’ve Got More Work to Do' in Illinois
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Pritzker Begins Campaign for Third Term, Says ‘We’ve Got More Work to Do’ in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS — With more than a year left until the 2026 general election, Governor J.B. Pritzker has officially kicked off his campaign for ...

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Northern Illinois Teachers Bring Indigenous Stories Into Classrooms for First Time
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Northern Illinois Teachers Bring Indigenous Stories Into Classrooms for First Time

ILLINOIS — For the first time in state history, Illinois teachers are now required to include Native American history and stories in their curriculum ...

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