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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Illinois Senate Bill Would Ban Flavored Vapes, Tobacco Statewide
Down in Springfield, Illinois Senate Bill 3854 (SB3854), if passed into law, would ban the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes and chewing tobacco. For the moment, that bill is still "in committee."
FBI Warns Illinois Families Of “Virtual Kidnappings”
The major difference for the victims is that in a real kidnapping someone is actually taken from someplace by force and held somewhere else until the ransom is paid. In a virtual kidnapping, loved ones of the victim are the ones who really suffer.
Illinoisans 2021 Tax Refunds Might Be Delayed–Here’s Why
I think it's probably safe to point out that no one likes tax season (unless they're in the tax preparation business) because it can be complicated, stressful, and it shows up every year.
Illinoisans Warned Of Potential Hazard In Home COVID Test Kits
Now that homes in Illinois and across the country have gotten those free at-home COVID-19 antigen tests provided by the government, the National Capital Poison Center issued a warning about them.
Time To Update? Illinois DMV Urges Online Sticker Renewal
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White knows that there's nothing that Illinois residents enjoy more than spending some time waiting in line at Illinois driver's license facilities, but he'd like you to reconsider your next trip there.
Illinois Law Change May Allow 12 Year Olds To Be Left Home Alone
You may have seen it pointed out that Kevin McCallister's parents in the movie Home Alone (set here in Illinois) would have been looking at serious trouble for leaving an 8 year old to knock around that fabulous house all by himself.
New Year, New Laws In Illinois Worth Knowing About
No one wants to hear a member of law enforcement or a judge say to them "Ignorance of the law is no excuse," because that generally means that you're in deep trouble.
Why A Real Life “Home Alone” Would Send Illinois Parents To Jail
As someone old enough to remember seeing the movie Home Alone in the theater, I recall as we exited the theater overhearing a woman say to her husband "If you and I did something like that, and left a kid behind at home, we'd be going to jail!"
Did Pickle Ornaments Start With An Illinois Civil War Soldier?
If you've never seen or heard of a pickle ornament, I apologize. That headline has got to be one of the weirdest things you've read in quite awhile.
Flashback: Illinois Woman Sees Lincoln’s Face In A Clump Of Dirt
While certainly not the most attractive man to ever walk the face of the Earth, Abraham Lincoln is certainly one of the most recognizable, especially here in Illinois.
Did You Know You Can Take A Week Long Cruise In Illinois?
So you want to have a really fun, week-long cruise experience, but you're not really that into the idea of leaving the United States, given the current pandemic situation.
Chicago’s “Netflix Tax” Is Bringing In Huge Money From Subscribers
If there's one thing Chicago city government is really good at, it's finding ways to extract more and more money from the pockets of its residents.