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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New Illinois Driving Laws For 2024, And How They’ll Affect You
Every year on January 1st, new laws go into effect here in Illinois and throughout the country. Over 300 new laws will be part of our lives here in Illinois in 2024, and some of the new laws regarding motorists and transit will definitely affect your driving life in our state.
Banning Right Turn On Red In Illinois? Here’s Why It Could Happen
Up until around 50 years ago, there were only a few western states that allowed a right turn to be made at a red light or stop sign. That all changed when the oil embargo/crisis that happened in the middle 70s prompted the federal government to push all states into changing their right turn on red laws.
When People Leave Illinois, They Go Mostly To These 3 States
We've been hearing for years about something called "Outbound Migration" here in Illinois, which is a fancy way of saying "kissing a state goodbye." Illinois may no longer be the state leading the nation in outbound migration, but we're near the top. Ever think about where you'd move if you left Illinois?
7 Illinois High Schools Named Among Best 50 In The United States
Having seven high schools ranked in the top 50 high schools in the entire country is pretty cool, but in order to send your kid to one of Illinois' top ranked high schools, you might have to call a realtor and moving company.
Food Site Experts Say: This Place Is Illinois’ Best Steakhouse
So, which steakhouse reigns supreme in Illinois? I will tell you that if you had a Chicago steakhouse in mind, you're wrong.
This Week Illinois Gets A Meteor Show Wednesday And Thursday
With almost no moon light and very little cloud cover over the next few nights, bright and colorful meteors will light up the sky over Illinois.
Mail Your Gifts Illinois! Some Package Deadlines Come This Week
Life is always busy, but there's something about the holiday season that makes days of the week just fly by when you're trying to get all your holiday stuff done. Here are the shipping deadlines for mailing packages from Illinois, with some coming up this week.
Wish List 2023: Here Are Illinois’ Most Wanted Christmas Gifts
Maybe you're one of those people who always knows what the hottest items for Christmas are, or you're perhaps someone who couldn't care less because you're giving everyone socks and underwear. If you don't fit either of those descriptions, read on to see what Illinoisans really want to unwrap this holiday season.
Moving? These Are 50 Most Affordable Places To Live In Illinois
Illinois may no longer lead the nation in outbound migration (a fancy term for someone leaving a state), but that doesn't mean that Illinois residents aren't looking to the most affordable spots in the state for relocation. If you had to leave where you live now, which of these Illinois cities and towns would you consider?
Illinois Pet Owners: Keep These Holiday Food Items Away From Them
The holidays, starting with Thanksgiving, are centered around a lot of food. Whether it's family dinners, guests coming by for drinks and appetizers, or just the overall presence of a whole bunch of food, your pets are going to want to get in on it. Here are the things you should really avoid giving to them, regardless of the amount of begging.