Olivia Williams

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Behavior in Rockford, Illinois is its own unique entity. In a town full of good-hearted people, we have habits that we live by on the daily.

Every time I'm headed to Chicago, I experience a special level of excitement. I'll be honest with you though. When visiting there, we all run into major pains. So, if you're headed to Chicago, here are some things you should be aware of and prepare for.

There's a common saying that you learn something new every day. Well, I can confidently say that I did in fact have that happen! I was today years old when I found out that Rockford, Illinois is home to 6 islands!

This home for sale in Havana, Illinois is so cool, it looks like something straight out of the 'Beetlejuice' movie. And if you love to look into houses as much as I do, you're going to want to see this!