Olivia Williams

I will die on the hill saying that Illinois has many amazing small towns and cities to visit that aren't Chicago or Galena.

Check out a detailed list of all of the SNL Cast Members throughout history who grew up right here in Illinois.

Not many people who live in Illinois know that America's first serial killer actually lived in Chicago, where he committed a majority of his crimes.

A chill went down my spine when I heard that statement semi-referenced in Netflix's newest movie 'Woman of the Hour.' If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it. Not only because it's a good movie, but (in my opinion) very accurately highlights what it feels like to be a woman and the fears we have to think about daily.

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.

The Illinois Poison Center released some important and helpful tips and reminders as Halloween gets closer. Here are things to know before the big day comes.

Abandoned churches have to be one of the most eerie places on the planet. This one located right here in Illinois is no exception to that.

One English-style manor located in Caledonia, Illinois has to be one of the more lavish Airbnb's I've seen listed.

Abandoned places are some of the most interesting things on the planet. And Illinois for sure has a large amount of them, including a disappointingly vandalized Garden Hotel.

Not to open up a can of worms, because I know there are more than 3 things Illinoisans would wish for. These are just a few small things that if a magical genie can along, I think people in our state would wish for.