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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Amazing! A waterfall frozen into solid ice is leaving Stateline residents in awe.
Rockford Area Weatherman Apologizes For Getting The Forecast Wrong
A Rockford Area Weatherman is apologizing for getting the forecast wrong, yesterday.
The Rockford Airport Is Hiring
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Say it ain't so! Dunkin' Donuts is eliminating some of your favorite menu items, as of March.
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A true hero! A video showing a Wisconsin mass transit bus driver pulling over to help a woman going into labor is the coolest thing your see today.
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Be on the lookout, as a new batch of funny money has been discovered in Illinois
Rockford Kmart Will Close Its Doors in April
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Illinois Burger King Restaurants May Owe You Money
If you ordered out or dine in at at Burger King in the last three years, you may be entitled to some of your money back.
Rockford Area Goodwill Stores Are Getting Rid of Their Most Popular Deal
After many years, one of Goodwill's most popular bargains will go away as of January 1st.
Census: Illinois Is The Biggest Loser of 2017
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