Riley O'Neil

Riley O'Neil has logged more hours behind a microphone than any other Rockford radio personality, starting out with his hiring at WROK in February of 1983. He’s also the longest-tenured morning show host in WROK's 100-year history, with 22 years as the host of the WROK Morning Show. He’s a multi award-winning commercial producer, voice-over artist, and much sought after product and service endorser for multiple local businesses. In addition to hosting the WROK Morning Show with Joe Dredge, Riley also writes for 1440WROK.com, covering everything from Illinois' best local restaurants, to some of the wildest and funniest things Illinois residents have gotten themselves into, and everything in-between.

Guy In Illinois: Here’s Every Illinois Triple-D Spot He’s Visited

I've read time and time again about people in other states who've made it a game or bucket list thing to hit every single restaurant from their state that has been featured on TV's Diners, Drive Ins, & Dives. If you're up for a similar challenge, take a look at where you'd go if you wanted to do the same thing here in Illinois.

No I-Pass Sticker Yet? Illinois Tollway Extends The Deadline

Even though the Illinois Tollway would really like it if you would make the switch soon from the plastic I-Pass transponder you have over to the new I-Pass sticker tags, they understand that it's going to be an ongoing process for Illinois drivers to make the switch. That's why they've decided to extend the deadline for replacing your soon-to-be-outdated plastic transponder.

New Study Names Illinois’ Very Best Elementary Schools

The top ten elementary schools in Illinois list isn't strictly limited to Chicago and Chicagoland schools, but the majority of the top ten are located there.

Illinois Is Starting To Get Cold–Do Our Dogs Really Need Coats?

It's not at all unusual to see some dogs here in Illinois sporting coats (and sometimes even boots) in the cold weather, but do they really need those things or is it an excuse to dress them up for our own enjoyment? Here's the answer.

Here Are The Illinois Companies With The Highest Revenue In 2024

An online casino site that knows a thing or two about money and revenue just came out with their list of the most successful US businesses in 2024, and they break it down state-by-state. So let's take a look at the top ten Illinois-based businesses with the highest amount of revenue in 2024. One note: Illinois company with the highest revenue just said they're closing 1,200 locations.

Illinois Hospitals: A New Study Names The Top 25 In The State

If you find yourself injured or seriously under the weather, a new study says that these 25 Illinois hospitals are where you should be going to get yourself better.

Here’s Why There’s A Truck In A Tree On Highway 43 Outside Beloit

If you've ever found yourself traveling on Route 43 about eight miles outside of Beloit near mile marker 6 and the Clinton exit, you've seen the Truck In The Tree.

Here’s How Old Illinois Kids Have To Be To Be Left Home Alone

All kids are different, and so are the states that they live in when it comes to the age that it's okay to leave a kid home by themselves. Here in Illinois...well, let's put it this way: Kevin McAllister's parents in the movie Home Alone would probably be in an Illinois jail for leaving him behind when they went to Paris.

Christmas Songs: Here Are Illinois’ And Wisconsin’s Most Favorite

If you're someone who hates Christmas/Holiday music with a red-hot passion, this list is definitely not for you...because you don't care what Christmas songs Illinois and Wisconsin residents love the most, However, if you're someone who's totally into the holiday tunes, read on to see what songs our two states really want to hear each year at Christmas time.

Here’s What The “12 Days Of Christmas” Cost In Illinois This Year

Whether you happen to think that giving someone everything listed in the song "The 12 Days Of Christmas" is super-romantic or stunningly cruel, here's how much cash you should have on hand if you've decided to start with the partridges in the pear tree and wrap up with the 12 percussionists percussing.