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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How About A Valentine’s Visit To Illinois’ Most Romantic City?
I know, when you think of romantic Northern Illinois towns and cities you automatically think of New Milford, Chemung, or Elmoville...maybe Loves Park, too. However, there is another place in this part of the state that actually made the list of the 140 Most Romantic Small Towns in America.
Illinois’ New I-Pass Stickers: Here Are 5 Things You Need To Know
With the changeover from plastic transponders to window stickers now happening with Illinois' I-Pass, we thought we'd give you some answers to the most asked questions about the new I-Pass situation.
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?
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.
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?
How Bad Are Illinois Drivers? Study Says We Have One Big Problem
As a life-long Illinois resident, I've seen, and continue to see, some really awful drivers on our roads making life more difficult for others. However, in spite of what I, or anyone else thinks, we're not that bad here in the Land of Lincoln...except for one big thing that many of us continue to do.
Illinois AG: Phone Scammers Are Using AI Voices To Trick Victims
Scammers have found ways to use artificial intelligence (AI) to make it sound as though you're getting a call from someone you know, or an authority figure you would trust, and this technology is costing victims some serious money.
If You Live In Illinois, Don’t Answer Calls From These Area Codes
It's always a good idea to let a call from a number you don't recognize go to voicemail, with the thought being that if the call is truly important, the caller will leave you a message explaining what they want.
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.
Why Warming Up Your Car Is Both Legal And Illegal In Illinois
Every year at this time, you'll probably hear someone weigh in on the topic of letting the car idle in the driveway long enough to get the defroster and the heater working; is it okay to do that, or are you facing some trouble?