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
Rockford Police Announce the Procession Route for Officer Jaimie Cox
Rockford Police have released additional details regarding the public funeral arrangements for Officer Jaimie Cox who was killed in the line of duty early on Sunday morning.
Santa Arrives in Rockford On Friday, With a Twist
anta Claus will arrive in Rockford for the 2017 Christmas season on Friday, in what will be an all new 'Santa Experience!'
Arrangements Announced For Rockford Ofc. Jaimie Cox
Arrangements Announced For Rockford Ofc. Jaimie Cox
It’s October and the Christmas Lights Are Turned on in DeKalb
The downtown Christmas lights Are Already Turned on in Downtown DeKalb.
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If you fill up in Illinois, get ready for sticker shock at the pump, if lawmakers in Springfield get their way.
DeKalb Woman Accused of Stealing a Dog From an 8-year-old
It's DeKalb's real life version of Cruella de Vil. Did this really happen? According to police, it did.
Belvidere Police Release New Information on Thursday’s Attempted Child Abduction
Belivere Police have issued an update on the attempted child abduction investigation.
Goodbye Alpine Bank, All 19 Branches Sold
Alpine Bank in the Rockford area will be no more.
Creepy Illinois Bridge Is Definitely Haunted
Stay off this bridge! This bridge is not for the faint of heart. This has has got to be the creepiest bridge in all of Illinois.
White Squirrels Rule This Illinois Town
If you are caught harassing one these albino squirrels, you could face a fine of $750.