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!

This Exploration of the Old Joliet Prison Will Send Chill Down Your Spine

The facility officially opened in May of 1858 with a whopping total of 53 prisoners. It only took 20 years for the number of inmates to rise to nearly 2,000.

Can You Legally Park on Your Own Lawn in the State of Illinois?

Something all of us have probably done at some point, but are we actually breaking Illinois state law when we do it?

A Piece of Civil War History Once Sat Abandoned Right Here in Rockford

Located at 1260 N. Main Street in Rockford was a house that was used as a literal Civil War Hospital for Camp Fuller.

Opportunity Calls: Businesses Hiring In The Rockford Area

Rockford is drawing in some amazing job opportunities that most people are totally looking over.

Adorable Coffee Shop in Wisconsin Looks Like Something Straight Out of a Fairytale

Located in Kohler, Wisconsin sits a coffee shop called The Greenhouse. And trust me, you're probably going to gasp at it too. It's totally more than just a coffee shop.

Rockford Charity Calls for Help As The Holiday Season Fastly Approaches

Giving back is always important no matter what time of year. However, with cold weather and expensive holiday demands, the fall and winter seasons can bring on their hardships.

Could Caffeine Overdoses Be On The Rise in Illinois?

One Illinois basketball player's story sparked my concern about my own caffeine intake. I knew that there was such a thing as too much caffeine, but I had no idea about caffeine poisoning/overdose.

After Years in the Making, Michael Jordan’s Illinois Home Is About To Be Sold

Basketball icon Michael Jordan is officially close to his mansion in Highland Park being sold after being put up for sale 12 years ago in 2012.

Famous Witches Whose Spells Took Root Right Here in Illinois

It's my FAVORITE time of year! Halloween and the entire season of fall bring a whole different kind of joy to me

3 Hilarious Reasons Not To Move To Illinois

Illinois has many things to enjoy, however, some things would make the state better. And to anyone planning on moving to the Land of Lincoln, take this as your heads up.