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
Scam Alert: Northern Illinois Residents, Be On The Lookout For A Black SUV
This one hits home, literally. The occupants of Black Ford SUV are behind a scam that is alarming residents of a Rockford neighborhood. They could come to your house, next.
Illinois Motorists Could Face a Fine of Up to $10,000 and Jail Time If They Violate Scott’s Law
If you live and travel in Illinois, you might be breaking this law and not even know it. If caught, you could face stiff penalties.
Wal-Mart Stores in Rockford and Across The Nation Will Be Changing Their Name
Sounds like an April fools joke, but it's true. As of February 1, 2018, Wal-Mart Stores will soon be changing names to reflect a big change in their business.
Police issue Alert To Illinois Panera Bread Customers
If you love to eat at Panera Bread in Illinois, be careful! Police are issuing you a warning.
Dead Body Found In DeKalb Apartment
A dead body was discovered in a second story apartment in a high crime area of DeKalb on Tuesday afternoon.
3 Possible Explanations for the Mysterious Loud Booms Heard in Rockford Over The Weekend
There are three possible explanations for the mysterious loud booms heard in Rockford over the weekend.
Video Captures a Very Strange Deer Encounter For a Janesville Hunter
A Janesville hunter had one of the most unusual experiences when he was deer hunting over the weekend, and the entire seven minute episode was captured on video.
Illinois ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Pop-Up Bar Will Require Reservations
Clarence and George Bailey are thrilled, as are tons of fans of the movie "It's a Wonderful Life". Starting the first week of December, Nick's, the bar made famous in the classic holiday movie, will 'pop up' in Berwyn, IL. But, if you want to go, there is a catch.
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Here are the 8 Northern Illinois Towns That Pay the Most Sales Tax
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Groundhog Day House in Woodstock May Soon Be Available For Weddings.