Joe Dredge was born and raised right here in the <a href="https://1440wrok.com/tags/rockford/"Rockford area. He graduated from Harlem High School in 1997. After bouncing around the suburbs for awhile, he decided to go into radio before making his way back home here at WROK. When off-air, you can catch him cooking, watching college baseball and playing board games!
Joe Dredge
Why You Can’t Get New Glarus Beer in Illinois
It's a sad reality for many Illinois residents who love the taste of Wisconsin-made New Glarus beers like Spotted Cow and Wisconsin Belgian Red - they can't buy them in the Land of Lincoln
Remembering the Legacy of Bobby Hull: A Hockey Icon
Bobby Hull, a former Chicago Blackhawks player, passed away on January 30th, 2023. He was 84 years old.
I Had ChatGPT Write Poetry About Rockford, Illinois
Unless you've been living under a rock you have probably heard of ChatGPT. It is the brand new AI website that will seemingly do anything for you.
Clearing Your Sidewalk in Illinois: A Legal Guide
Are you legally required to shovel your sidewalk in Illinois? The short answer is yes, but with a few caveats.
What You Need To Know About Chicago’s First NASCAR Street Race
NASCAR fans in Chicago, get ready for an exciting new event coming your way in July 2023
Viscosity Tubes Exhibit in Rockford’s Discovery Center: A STEM Adventure for Kids
The Discovery Center Museum in Rockford, Illinois has recently unveiled a new hands-on science exhibit, thanks to the support of Thermo Fisher Scientific.
UPDATE: City of Rockford Cancels Snow Emergency
The City of Rockford has canceled the citywide snow emergency that was announced on January 25, 2023.
5 Hilarious TV Sitcoms Set in Illinois
When it comes to classic TV sitcoms, the state of Illinois has played host to more than its fair share of iconic productions
5 Tips to Get Your Home Ready for a Winter Freeze in Northern Illinois
As temperatures in Northern Illinois are set to plummet over the next two weeks, it's important to make sure your home is properly prepared for the extreme cold.
Rockford’s Annual Homeless Count Begins
The count will take place from 3 p.m. today until 3 p.m. the following day, and will cover both sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals within Boone, Winnebago and DeKalb Counties.