I am a lifelong northern Illinois resident, I grew up in Schaumburg, attended and graduated from Northern Illinois University. My outdoor hobbies include, snowmobiling, motorcycling on my Harley, side-by-side (ATVing) riding up north in Wisconsin. My Indoor hobbies include music collecting, CDs and vinyl. I have one of the most awesome collections of music on vinyl ranging from classic county, oldies, classic rock, pop, hair bands and more. I love classic TV series. Shows like ‘Lost in Space’, ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ 'Seinfeld’ ‘Family Guy’ and ‘Hogan’s Heroes’ always have a spot in my DVD player. I own every season of all of them. My two favorite movies of all time are 'Office Space' and 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High.'
Mark Charvat
Rockford Kmart Will Close Its Doors in April
Sears and Kmart have announced that over 100 Stores will be closing by the end of April and sadly, Rockford is on the closing list, liquidation sales will start on January 12th
Nacho Fries Are Coming to Rockford and Northern Illinois Taco Bells
It's a Taco Bell first! The one thing that has been missing from the Taco Bell menu for years will be available starting Jan 25th. Nacho fries are coming!
Drafty Windows? Northern Illinois Homeowners Are Making a Big Mistake, Here’s How To Fix It
As Illinois continues to in the polar plunge, the number one complaint people have is drafty windows. The easiest fix will take two seconds and will cost you nothing.
Illinois Burger King Restaurants May Owe You Money
If you ordered out or dine in at at Burger King in the last three years, you may be entitled to some of your money back.
Rockford Area Goodwill Stores Are Getting Rid of Their Most Popular Deal
After many years, one of Goodwill's most popular bargains will go away as of January 1st.
Census: Illinois Is The Biggest Loser of 2017
Illinois has the dubious distinction of of being the state that can be described as the "Biggest Loser."
The ‘Worst Movie Ever Made’ Will Play Near Rockford For One Day Only
A movie, that is considered by critics to be the worst movie ever made, will play for one day in theaters on January 10th. If you have never seen it in the theaters, you'll have just one chance
Lose Your Bike This Year in The Rockford Area? Police May Have It
40 unclaimed bikes! One local police department is looking to reunite you with your missing bike, but you better hurry!
Scam Alert: Northern Illinois Residents, Be On The Lookout For A Black SUV
This one hits home, literally. The occupants of Black Ford SUV are behind a scam that is alarming residents of a Rockford neighborhood. They could come to your house, next.
Illinois Motorists Could Face a Fine of Up to $10,000 and Jail Time If They Violate Scott’s Law
If you live and travel in Illinois, you might be breaking this law and not even know it. If caught, you could face stiff penalties.