Olivia Williams

Meet Olivia Williams, Digital Managing Editor for Townsquare Media Rockford. As a 2021 graduate from the University of Iowa, she has a deep passion for writing and storytelling. She's been published by BuzzFeed (where her content was translated and published in Japan) and has also written for the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Aside from reading and writing her life away, she also has a love for standup and has performed standup comedy at Floodwater Comedy Festival and directed her own standup show with some college friends!

3 Absolutely Horrifying Things About Rockford That People Should Know About

Rockford's an amazing town and that's something I will say with my chest. But I need to be honest when I say there is a scary side I've experienced.

Adorable Small Illinois Town Was Named as One of the Most ‘Quaint’ in the Country

Getting out and about is so much fun, especially when you have amazing small towns to visit and explore. Well, you have one more Illinois town to add to your 'must-visit' bucket list!

3 of the Quirkiest and Coziest Coffee Shops To Visit Are Right Here in Rockford

One thing I LOVE about Rockford is the local coffee scene. Yes, we have the big brands, but the local spots go above in beyond to create a memorable experience while you're there.

Breathtaking Apartment Is Shockingly Affordable for Being in Chicago [VIDEO]

Chicago is known for its beautiful buildings and scenic views. On the other hand, it's also known for its very expensive cost of living.

4 of the Biggest Eyesores You’ll See in The Rockford Area

Eyesores are everywhere, and sometimes it's really annoying to have to run into them every single day.

3 Things Rockford Could Really Use Right Now

In my opinion, Rockford is an awesome place with genuine people and fun activities to do. However, and maybe it's just me, there are still some things that I wish we had here in the Stateline. And I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels some type of way about these things.

This Epic Movie Theatre Is One of the Oldest in the Entire State of Illinois

Going to the movies is something I love doing more than anything else. It's such an underrated thing to do!

3 Major Red Flags For People Heading to Rockford

Living in Rockford is so much fun. Since moving here, I've met some truly incredible people. However, and this is just based on my experience, Rockford has some things I wish I was aware of prior to moving here. Let's call them red flags if you will.

9 Words That Absolutely Need To Be Banned in Rockford

Sometimes, it seems like I'm forced to tolerate hearing these words every day. I get the ick from them so much, that if I were Queen of Rockford I'd ban them in a heartbeat.

Check Out The Massive Amount of Equipment Left At This Abandoned Illinois Power Plant [VIDEO]

Sadly, Illinois has its fair share of abandoned buildings. And this time, I found a video of Decaying Midwest exploring an abandoned power plant here in our state.