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 Shelter: Name A Litterbox After Your Ex For Valentine’s!
Why take the high road and forget all about that failed romance when you can name a litterbox or a cockroach after the person who broke your heart? Why indeed.
Midwest Woman Steals Amish Horse And Buggy From Walmart Lot
There are weird crimes taking place every hour of every day, but swiping an Amish horse and buggy out of a Walmart parking lot may have won the prize for the weirdest crime in the nation last Saturday.
How Illinois Heating Bills Compare To Other States (Not Good)
We're fresh off of a lengthy period of sub-zero weather, and I'm fairly sure that you used your furnace during that time period. We all know the bills are coming, but how do the heating bills we get in Illinois compare with the other states? As you might imagine, it's not a good comparison.
Should You Put A Coat On Your Dog In Illinois’ Frigid Weather?
I've seen plenty of Northern Illinois dogs wearing coats, sweaters, and boots lately, so I thought I would do some digging to see if outerwear for Illinois' dogs is really necessary during this incredibly cold weather.
Why Don’t Illinois Squirrels Freeze To Death In This Weather?
As we continue to deal with temperatures that are well below zero, I've noticed that seemingly every other living creature is keeping a very low profile except for Illinois' squirrels. They're running around everywhere, and don't seem to be affected by the brutal cold at all. So, why aren't they freezing to death?
Weather Questions: How Safe Is It To Eat Illinois Snow?
Based upon personal experience and observation (in other words, I've done it and seen others do it, too), it's fairly certain that you won't die from eating Illinois snow...at least not immediately. But, are you running a health risk by chowing on some of that snow that we have in abundance here in Northern Illinois?
TSA: Here’s How Many Guns We Found Last Year At Chicago Airports
There are legal ways for you to travel with a firearm, but unfortunately too many people seem to think that they can just toss a gun in their bag and make it through security at the airport. The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) would like you to know that you're going to get caught.
It’s A New Year, With A New Meteor Shower Over Illinois This Week
We wrapped up 2023 with not one, but two meteor showers in the last week of the year. Now, the first week of the new year brings what may be the most spectacular meteor shower we'll see in all of 2024.
2023’s Last Meteor Shower Gives Illinois A Show Thursday
While not quite as impressive as last week's peak of the Geminid Meteor Showers, the Ursid Meteor Showers should still give Illinois a great show as they hit their peak this week.
Here Are Illinois’ Most Popular Dog And Cat Names Of 2023
The most popular baby names in Illinois are fairly predictable because we seem to get into patterns with them. You'll see many of the same baby names in the same positions on the list year after year, but popular pet names can and do change from one year to the next. Here are the names Illinoisans decided to give their puppies and kittens this year.