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.

Stink Bugs: Here’s What You Didn’t Know About Them

Here in Illinois, we deal with these bugs mainly in the Spring and again in the Fall...but sometimes in the winter when they've broken into our homes. Here are some things you may not know about Illinois stink bugs, like for example, how many different types we have in this state.

How Much Did Harry Caray Drink? Here Are The Crazy Numbers

You may not have known this, but legendary broadcaster Harry Caray actually kept a "drinking diary" that covers the many, many places that Harry drank, and who he drank with.

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.