Riley O'Neil has logged more hours behind a microphone than any other Rockford radio personality, starting out with his hiring at WROK in February of 1983. He’s also the longest-tenured morning show host in WROK's 100-year history, with 22 years as the host of the WROK Morning Show. He’s a multi award-winning commercial producer, voice-over artist, and much sought after product and service endorser for multiple local businesses. In addition to hosting the WROK Morning Show with Joe Dredge, Riley also writes for 1440WROK.com, covering everything from Illinois' best local restaurants, to some of the wildest and funniest things Illinois residents have gotten themselves into, and everything in-between.
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At Illinois Grocery Stores, This Item Is The #1 Best-Seller
I'm not trying to talk you into buying anything you wouldn't normally buy, but looking at the number-one best selling item in Illinois grocery stores, I'm going to go ahead and guess that you already buy this.
Circus Animals Rescued From Burning Truck On Midwestern Highway
For those who really don't want to read about animals dying in a fire, I get it. When there's a raging fire where animals are being contained, it usually ends up badly for the animals, but in this case, thanks to quick thinking and actions of people at the scene, all the animals and humans involved are going to be okay.
A New “Best States” List Is Out, And Here’s Where Illinois Ranks
If you've only lived in Illinois, it's going to be pretty difficult to come up with a ranking for Illinois among the other 49 states. But, if you're someone who's lived all over the country, where would you rank Illinois when compared to every other state you've lived in?
Ever Been To Illinois Most Charming Small Town? (It’s not Galena)
There's no shortage of small towns scattered throughout the state of Illinois. Some are vibrant, some are rundown, but of all the small towns in the Land of Lincoln, one particular place gets the title of Illinois' most charming small town.
Study Names Illinois’ Top 5 Favorite TV Shows…But Are They?
At one time or another, everybody has had the experience of looking at a list of popular things only to realize you don't know anything about any of the things on the list. Check out this list of the most popular TV shows in Illinois and see if you agree.
Midwest Woman Steals Amish Horse And Buggy From Walmart Lot
There are weird crimes taking place every hour of every day, but swiping an Amish horse and buggy out of a Walmart parking lot may have won the prize for the weirdest crime in the nation last Saturday.
Rockford BBB: It’s Tax Time, So Beware Of These Local Tax Scams
Every year, it seems as though tax scams take more and more money out of the pockets of victims. We're not talking thousands or millions, but billions of dollars are being taken in tax scams. Here's how to avoid being taken, according the the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
Illinois’ Very Fastest Fast Food Drive-Thru? The Winner Is…
Look, the whole reason you chose the drive-thru is because you're in somewhat of a hurry, so you want the fastest drive-thru experience you can get. A new study took a look at the fastest fast food drive-thru places in Illinois and has named a winner.
Got A Favorite? Study Names The Best Grocery Stores In Illinois
Are you someone with a "go-to" grocery store, or are you somebody who generally hits them all to get the things you need when it's time to re-supply?
It’s 2024, When Will Illinois Switch To Digital Licenses?
Multiple states have made the switch to, or at least offered an option for, digital licenses. Reviews from the public in those states has been very positive about the switch, so when will the state of Illinois get on board with digital licenses?