I consider myself lucky to have been born and raised right here in the Rock River Valley, a place that my family and my wife Amy's family have called home for generations. I was first hired at WROK in 1983, and except for a short departure, I've spent my entire career right here in Rockford. Halloween of 2019 will mark my 18th anniversary of hosting the WROK Morning Show, making me the longest-serving morning show host in the station's nearly 100-year history. Amy and I have been happily married for 28 years, with two (now grown) children, Spencer (who does voice-overs for audio books and commercial voice-over work, too), and Molly (a graduate of Rock Valley College who also dazzles with service at a popular local restaurant). I'm luckier than I ever thought possible. When I'm not here at the station, I can usually be found at one of Rockford's many great, local events, either as host/master of ceremonies, or as an attendee. If we should meet, feel free to buy me 1 to 7 drinks.
Riley O'Neil
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Breaking down the numbers on what the average Illinois household spends each month on utilities, car payments, mortgages, health insurance and more does show us that some cities in our state are really taking it on the chin when it comes to monthly bill-paying.
Bed Bath & Beyond Announces 3 More Illinois Store Closings
Although there's been no formal announcement of the company completely going out of business, Bed Bath & Beyond may have one foot in the grave, with the other foot on a banana peel.
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Illinois State Rep Pushes To Legalize Magic Mushrooms
Illinois State Rep La Shawn Ford says it's not a move to give Illinoisans another item to add to their parties after marijuana was legalized back in 2020. It's to help those who, Ford says, deserve more tools to deal with mental health issues.
Illinois May Soon Get A Look At A Once-In-A-Lifetime Comet Fly-By
Maybe "once in a lifetime" is an overstatement. This comet may come back through our solar-system's neighborhood again...but it won't be for about 50,000 years. I guess if you eat healthy and exercise you might...never mind. Not going to happen.
Illinois City (Once Again) Is Named America’s Bedbug Capital
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We've all heard the word lots of times, but can you define what jaywalking is, and better yet, will you find yourself in trouble in Illinois for doing it?
Seriously? Governor Pritzker Just Gave Lawmakers A $12K Raise
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