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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Applesauce Sold In Illinois Recalled Due To High Lead Levels
Over the last week to ten days, the number of children affected by very high levels of lead in certain cinnamon applesauce pouches has grown to include 422 cases in 44 states including Illinois.
Illinois Covid-19 Guidelines: These Changes May Be Coming Soon
If you were to ask several people what the current guidelines are in Illinois for people who test positive for Covid-19, you would probably get several different opinions. Do I isolate? How long do I isolate? When can I go back to work or school? Do I stay home for a week? 2 weeks? Let's see if we can sort this out, and take a look at some potential changes coming.
Drinking In Illinois: Here’s The Most-Ordered Item At The Bar
It doesn't really matter what time of year it is, Illinois drinkers have really developed an affinity for a certain type of alcoholic beverage, and they're ordering it more than anything else. Any guesses?
Here’s The Average Valentines Price For A Dozen Roses In Illinois
You may go an entire year before you think about roses again, but if you're planning on grabbing some today, take some solace in knowing that Illinois is far from being the most expensive state for a dozen long-stemmed roses.
Illinois Uber, Lyft, DoorDash Drivers May Strike On Valentine’s
On a day when lots and lots of people are ordering food delivery or needing rides for themselves and their date, some ride share drivers and food delivery drivers in Illinois might be taking an unauthorized day off.
From Spleens To Drool: Illinois’ Most-Googled Medical Questions
Here in Illinois, just like in all the other states, a good portion of the population heads for Google when they're not feeling right and want to check to see what their symptoms mean. A new study takes a look at what medical questions each state's people are Googling the most and breaks it down state-by-state.
Rockford BBB: Be On The Lookout For These Romance Scams
The 1980 song "Looking For Love In All The Wrong Places" could have been written about one of the biggest types of scams working its way from coast-to-coast (including Illinois), in which people are losing their money, along with their dignity and hope. Here's what to watch out for.
Two Illinois Joints Make OpenTable’s 100 Most Romantic List
Valentine's Day is only two days away, so take a look at the two Illinois restaurants that found themselves on the list of the 100 most romantic restaurants in America---especially if you haven't made plans yet.
How About A Valentine’s Visit To Illinois’ Most Romantic City?
I know, when you think of romantic Northern Illinois towns and cities you automatically think of New Milford, Chemung, or Elmoville...maybe Loves Park, too. However, there is another place in this part of the state that actually made the list of the 140 Most Romantic Small Towns in America.
Illinois’ New I-Pass Stickers: Here Are 5 Things You Need To Know
With the changeover from plastic transponders to window stickers now happening with Illinois' I-Pass, we thought we'd give you some answers to the most asked questions about the new I-Pass situation.