My deep ties to Rockford-area started at birth in Belvidere and spending the majority of his life in Rockford. When I’m not entertaining/stirring the pot with Lil Zim every weekday morning you’re likely to spot my kids and I throughout the 815 and outdoors. I like to believe I live up to the phrase "bleeds 8-1-5.” I’m very passionate about the great people, businesses, and places in-and-around the forest city. A piece of my heart also belongs to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as well as many of the charitable groups in Northern Illinois too. It’s hard to believe, but I’ve been playing radio in Rockford for almost 20 years.
JB Love
Where Does Illinois Rank For Tax Rates in Illinois? It’s Not Good
Some of Illinois' tax rates are nearly the worst in the United States. Here's which are costing residents the most money.
Annoyed Scammer Gets Pranked By Illinois Man, Calls Him Stupid
Turns out scammers don't like being messed with over the phone. Imagine that.
Parties and Barbecues Would Be Lame Without This Illinois Invention
There was a time when parties and barbecues were not complete without these little beauties.
Illinois Residents Were Freaking Out Over UFO, Didn’t Know It Was 2 Planets
There were glowing orbs, weird shapes, and all sorts of unexplainable phenomena happening on March 1, 2023.
Community Shows Much Love For Illinois Restaurant After Closure Annoucement
Irish Rose Saloon in Rockford announced it will close indefinitely due to an illness closely related to the restaurant.
New Study Says Illinois Is One The Best States For Opportunity
Where does Illinois rank for "opportunity" in the U.S. and what factors are considered for this list?
Six Years Ago 10 Tornadoes Were Confirmed In Illinois On The Same Day
155 mph winds and baseball-sized hail were part of the destruction caused by nearly a dozen tornadoes confirmed in Illinois on February 28, 2017.
10 Recognizable Faces That Deserve To Be On Illinois’ Mt. Rushmore
Who would be on Illinois' Mount Rushmore? From Presidents to Celebrities to a giant pothole (yes, really), these names all have something in common - they've made a big impact on Illinois in one way or another. People all over the world will recognize these names.
2 Descriptions Of The Weird, Wonderful, and Often Confusing Illinois Winter Weather
Here are two perfect descriptions of Illinois's winter weather.
Remember When A Typo Was Printed On Thousands Of Illinois State Fair Ads?
It's not hard to see how a typo like this could happen but it still brings a giggle.