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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Burger Joint Named Illinois’ Best Diners, Drive-Ins, And Dives Spot
I didn't realize that Diners, Drive-Ins, And Dives is into its 40th season of touring the country looking for the best home-owned joints in the country, but here we are.
Here’s When Chicago Will Dye The River Green For St. Pat’s Day
If you're wondering when they dye the Chicago River, why they dye it, what they use to make it change color, and whether or not it's dangerous--you've come to the right place.
Wisconsin Man Slams 10 Beers, Burglarizes Brewers’ Clubhouse
Not sure why you'd break in and steal things when you're obviously fairly wealthy. You'd have to have money if you can afford 10 beers at an MLB game.
Wisconsin Idiot Kills Bald Eagle, Faces $100K Fine And Jail
When someone decides to do what an unknown person (at least for right now) in Wisconsin did earlier this month, shoot and mortally wound a bald eagle, my inability to comprehend why gets shoved aside and is replaced with good, old-fashioned anger.
Veterans Day 2022: How Many Veterans Are There In Illinois?
If you wanted to shake the hand of every single military veteran in Illinois (a fine idea), how many times would you extend a handshake on Veterans Day?
“It Sucks!” Angry NFL Rips Into Soldier Field’s Terrible Turf Conditions
There are flags all over the field! It looks like it's going to be a penalty on the Chicago Bears. The referee has conferred with the other on-field officials, and here he comes to announce the call:
The Cubs Remove Billy Williams, Ron Santo Statues–Here’s Why
In today's world, when you see that a statue (or in this case, statues) are being removed from the spots where they stood, you probably wonder what societal misdeeds they're being accused of committing. At least I do.
Iowa Man Claims To Have Taken Photos Of Bigfoot
It seems as though we just can't get away from Bigfoot. It was a little over a week ago that Joe Dredge wrote a piece on this site about a Bigfoot and Bigfoot baby possibly being filmed in Michigan.
Blackhawks’ Announcer Pat Foley Says Next Season Is His Last
Chicago sports is losing another play-by-play man, but not to another team. When Len Kasper announced he was leaving the Cubs, it was to move to the White Sox. Pat Foley seems to be calling it a career.
There’s A Lot Of Talk That The Chicago Bears Are Going To Be Sold
Yesterday, the buzz started to grow about some apparent strife within the McCaskey family that may eventually wind up with the Chicago Bears being sold.