I am a lifelong northern Illinois resident, I grew up in Schaumburg, attended and graduated from Northern Illinois University. My outdoor hobbies include, snowmobiling, motorcycling on my Harley, side-by-side (ATVing) riding up north in Wisconsin. My Indoor hobbies include music collecting, CDs and vinyl. I have one of the most awesome collections of music on vinyl ranging from classic county, oldies, classic rock, pop, hair bands and more. I love classic TV series. Shows like ‘Lost in Space’, ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ 'Seinfeld’ ‘Family Guy’ and ‘Hogan’s Heroes’ always have a spot in my DVD player. I own every season of all of them. My two favorite movies of all time are 'Office Space' and 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High.'
Mark Charvat
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As you travel one of Rockford's busiest roads, you will now notice a giant American Flag waving at you as you drive along the east side of town. However, is it a traffic distraction?
Long Time Stateline Politician Suddenly Resigns From His Springfield Duties
A long time Stateline politician has suddenly resigned.
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Scary! A dramatic kidnapping of a child in broad daylight was captured on video and police need your help.
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Money Spotted Blowing All Over An Illinois Highway
On Tuesday Afternoon an Illinois highway was littered...with money!
Illinois Treasurer Issues a Warning About Gift Cards
Did you get a gift card for Christmas? If so, please heed this important warning from the Illinois State Treasurer.
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Bragging rights? The final official snow fall totals from the Sunday/Monday/Tuesday snow event are in.