Veterans

You never know who is going to support the decriminalization of marijuana and in this case, you might be surprised to find out it's an ex-Navy Seal.

Congressman Kinzinger discusses the sacrifices made on Normandy's beaches 74 years ago, and what support for veterans means to him.

14th District Congressman Randy Hultgren joins us monthly on the WROK Morning Show to discuss the latest happenings from Washington and the local district.

Friday on the WROK Morning Show, Joe Dredge and I spent some time discussing the upcoming Circle of Change Veterans Dog Program Golf Outing that takes place Saturday August 5th in Winnebago. I've gotta tell you golfers that this is something you'll want to get behind.

For music lovers, one of the toughest blows delivered by 2016 was the death of Prince in April. For the big-time Prince fans out there, it probably seems like it was yesterday. I'm sure that's the case with the homeowners in Park Ridge, Illinois, who are drawing a lot of visitors with their Christmas lights Prince tribute.

I just got a note from my good friend, Vietnam Veteran Nick Parnello, aka “Blackjack 6.” He asks that I let you know about a special event coming up at the LZ Peace Memorial on the grounds of Midway Village and Museum Center, Sunday, December 11th, at 4:30pm.

Veterans Day, for me, always brings on memories of my dad, Jake. Jake was a decorated WWII veteran, and my hero. He was generally quiet about his military service, describing what he did during World War II as "just doing my part, like everybody else did." I asked him once, on Veterans Day, if there was anything special that he would like, or if there was there anything I could do for hi

I am always happy for a 3 day weekend. Especially when we take time to remember why we have it. Here are a list of activities going on around the area on Memorial Day.

The next time you get all worked up about shoveling snow, you may want to think about this guy.

Dave Dahl -- Illinois Radio Network Veterans – did you enjoy a day off for Veterans Day Wednesday? You should have, says State Sen. John Mulroe. He's introduced a bill mandating a paid day off on Veterans Day, with a credit to the employers who are out that part of the payroll...