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
Illinois Motorists Could Face a Fine of Up to $10,000 and Jail Time If They Violate Scott’s Law
If you live and travel in Illinois, you might be breaking this law and not even know it. If caught, you could face stiff penalties.
Wal-Mart Stores in Rockford and Across The Nation Will Be Changing Their Name
Sounds like an April fools joke, but it's true. As of February 1, 2018, Wal-Mart Stores will soon be changing names to reflect a big change in their business.
The Only Supermoon of 2017 Will be Visible In Northern Illinois This Weekend, Here’s When to See It
The Only Supermoon of 2017 Will be Visible In Northern Illinois This Weekend, Here's when to see It
Police issue Alert To Illinois Panera Bread Customers
If you love to eat at Panera Bread in Illinois, be careful! Police are issuing you a warning.
Video Captures a Very Strange Deer Encounter For a Janesville Hunter
A Janesville hunter had one of the most unusual experiences when he was deer hunting over the weekend, and the entire seven minute episode was captured on video.
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The 2017 rankings are out, and the top public high schools have been announced for the Rockford and surrounding area.
7 Radioactive Leaks at Illinois Nuclear Power Plants You Didn’t Know About
7 Radioactive Leaks at Illinois Nuclear Power Plants You Didn't Know About
Rockford Car Dealership Announces It’s Closing On December 31st
After 56 years in business, an established Rockford car dealership has announced it will be closing down at the end of the year.
Illinois ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Pop-Up Bar Will Require Reservations
Clarence and George Bailey are thrilled, as are tons of fans of the movie "It's a Wonderful Life". Starting the first week of December, Nick's, the bar made famous in the classic holiday movie, will 'pop up' in Berwyn, IL. But, if you want to go, there is a catch.
Wild Alligator Snapping Turtle Discovered in Illinois for the First Time in 30 years
You definitely want to keep your hands away from this guy's mouth. The first sighting of a wild alligator snapping turtle has been reported in Illinois.