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!
Olivia Williams
Is This The Most Annoying Animal During Springtime In Illinois?
Illinois gets many visitors in nature during the springtime. However, some are definitely more pleasant than others. This may just be the most annoying of them all.
Illinois’ Oldest Cemetery is One of the Most Haunted Spots in the Country
Illinois is home to some pretty rustic cemeteries, and the oldest one in our state may be so old that it's allegedly haunted! I love looking at spots that have a lot of history and stories to tell, and this cemetery in Decatur is certainly one of them.
Do You Think This Breathtaking Chicago Apartment is Worth $15K a Month?
Chicago is home to some stunning apartments and homes. And some of them can be quite pricey. Check out this cool apartment -- do you think it's worth $15K a month?
This Chicago Airbnb Brings Your Billionaire Barbie Fantasies to Life
For all of the Barbie girls out there, this Boss Barbie Dreamhouse in Chicago is absolutely calling your name.
4 of the Dumbest Things You Apparently Need I.D. For in Illinois
Getting carded is a part of life that I've just come to accept. However, I've been asked for my I.D. multiple times since moving to Illinois. And sometimes, it's for the absolute weirdest reasons.
Poet’s Eerie Work Comes to Life At Themed Speakeasy in Wisconsin
The historically woeful poet Edgar Allan Poe has his work brought to life at this eerie speakeasy in Beloit, Wisconsin.
2 of America’s Most Difficult Colleges to Get Accepted Into Are In Illinois
It's the season where high school seniors are prepping for college and juniors are starting campus visits! With that comes some rejection letters - here are some of the hardest universities in Illinois to get accepted into.
An Alumni’s Letter to the Iowa Women’s Basketball Team
It was a loss that crumpled my heart like a piece of paper, but regardless these girls have won the hearts of the nation for their talent and grit. And for that, I just want to say how phenomenal it was to watch them and how grateful I am to be a Hawkeye.
Does This Isolated Cemetery Haunt An Entire Road In Illinois?
Hideouts for the paranormal seem to be what Illinois does best. However, this cemetery may be SO active with ghosts that it haunts an entire road in Barrington.
Are These Creepy Woods The Most Haunted In Illinois? [PICS]
When it comes to haunted attractions, Illinois has its fair share of spots to check out. But these woods in Chicago may just be the creepiest place in the entire state.