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.

Funny Fact: Every Illinois Dad Becomes a Meteorologist After First Snowfall
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Fact: Every Illinois Dad Becomes a Meteorologist After First Snowfall

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — The first snowflake hasn’t even touched the ground yet, but your Illinois dad has already put on his windbreaker, stepped outside ...

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Can Business Owners in Illinois Protect Their Company During Divorce? A Legal Guide
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Can Business Owners in Illinois Protect Their Company During Divorce? A Legal Guide

ILLINOIS — Divorce is a high-stakes process for anyone, but for entrepreneurs and small business owners, the stakes are even higher. The question many ...

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Divorce Impacts Business Owners Assets and Ownership in Illinois
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Divorce Impacts Business Owners Assets and Ownership in Illinois

ILLINOIS — Divorce can be a complicated and emotionally charged process — especially for business owners. In Illinois, where equitable distribution laws govern asset ...

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Three Major Healthcare Changes Coming to Illinois in 2026
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Three Major Healthcare Changes Coming to Illinois in 2026

ILLINOIS — Major changes are on the horizon for healthcare access in Illinois, with new systems and potential funding cuts set to take effect ...

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Lincoln Square Zero-Waste Café Adds Refugee-Grown Produce To Fresh Market Offerings
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Lincoln Square Zero-Waste Café Adds Refugee-Grown Produce To Fresh Market Offerings

CHICAGO — A Lincoln Square café known for its zero-waste mission is now offering fresh produce grown by refugees, thanks to a new partnership ...

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Beverly’s Belle Up Boutique To Close After 15 Years As Owner Embarks On ‘Next Chapter’
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Beverly’s Belle Up Boutique To Close After 15 Years As Owner Embarks On ‘Next Chapter’

CHICAGO — A beloved women’s clothing boutique in Beverly will shut its doors next month after serving the South Side community for over 15 ...

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South Side Gardens Struggle For Water Access As City Permitting Delays Stall Growing Season
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South Side Gardens Struggle For Water Access As City Permitting Delays Stall Growing Season

CHICAGO — Community gardens on the South Side are facing an uphill battle this summer as many struggle to secure basic access to water ...

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Illinois Set to Ban AI Therapists Under New Mental Health Oversight Law
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Illinois Set to Ban AI Therapists Under New Mental Health Oversight Law

ILLINOIS — Lawmakers have approved a first-of-its-kind bill that would ban the use of AI-powered therapists in providing mental health services, sending the legislation ...

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Sour Beer Pioneer Barrel Finds New Life at Chicago’s Off Color Brewing
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Sour Beer Pioneer Barrel Finds New Life at Chicago’s Off Color Brewing

CHICAGO — A barrel that helped revolutionize American sour beer brewing has found a temporary home in Chicago, landing at Off Color Brewing’s “Mouse ...

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Young Naperville Singers to Host Riverwalk Concert Featuring Alumna Jazz Vocalist
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Young Naperville Singers to Host Riverwalk Concert Featuring Alumna Jazz Vocalist

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — The Young Naperville Singers (YNS) will turn the Naperville Riverwalk into a concert stage on Tuesday, July 15, for a unique ...

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