Riley O'Neil

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.

Chowhound Says This Place Has Illinois’ Very Best Burgers

With an estimated 80,000-plus burger operations currently in operation across the United States, trying to pick the best ones in every single state is no easy task. Let's take a look at which Illinois burger joint stands above all others, and while we're at it, we'll take a look at the best burger joints in our neighboring Midwestern states.

Illinois Warm Weather Questions: Is It Legal To Drive Barefoot?

With Memorial Day being the unofficial start of the summer season, you know that really warm weather is coming soon. When the heat hits, is it okay for an Illinois resident to drive barefoot or in flip-flops...or are you looking at a ticket for doing it if you get pulled over?

Illinois’ Gas Tax Is Going Up–Here’s How Much More It’ll Cost You

Sky-high property taxes, the second-highest outbound migration numbers in the country, and now a gas tax (the 2nd highest in the entire nation) is about to take an even bigger bite out of your wallet. It's really no surprise when you read polling information that says 50 percent of Illinois residents would leave the state if they could.

Illinois Waterpark Named One Of The 24 Best Waterparks In The US

Illinois residents who love waterparks are living in the right place. Not only is one of America's top waterparks right here in the Land of Lincoln, Illinois is within easy driving distance of several more of the top waterparks in the whole country.

What Will Illinois’ Summer Be Like? Here’s What The Almanacs Say

Sure, you could check the latest weather forecasts each week to see what's in store for us weather-wise, but why do that when you can check the almanacs for weather predictions made months ago?

Netflix To Explore Illinois Tylenol Murders In New Documentary

Many people clearly remember the shock and horror of the 1982 Illinois Tylenol murders, but for those who don't, Netflix is coming out with a three-part documentary on the crime that scared the hell out of Illinois and the entire nation and changed the way products are packaged to this very day.

4 Illinois Cities Have The Highest Property Taxes In The Country

Not only do these four cities have the highest property taxes in the entire nation, Illinois cities actually hold 5 out of the 6 spots for overall highest property taxes. Looking at the numbers, it's not surprising that Illinois is usually at the top, or near the top, of states that are losing population year after year.

Illinois’ Classic 80s Plates Are Back–Here’s How To Request Them

Call them "vintage," or maybe go with "classic," but whatever you want to call them, Illinois license plates from the 80s (white background, blue lettering, three stripes) are getting a new lease on life. Want them back on your car?

BBB: Illinois Real ID Scams Are A Real Thing Before The Deadline

There's been a lot of buzz and a lot of long lines to get an Illinois Real ID before the May 7th deadline, and the scam artists in our state have taken notice. Here are the current Real ID scams to watch out for if you're trying to get yours before time runs out.

Illinois Questions: Can You Fly Without Real ID After May 7th?

There has been a lot of talk about the upcoming Real ID deadline in Illinois and what will happen if you try to fly after the May 7th deadline without a Real ID. Here's what will happen if you show up at the airport post-deadline and try to get on a domestic flight.