Sweet Lenny

I was born and raised in Chicago and I’m the prototypical radio guy. From a young age, I would walk around with a tape recorder making radio as an amateur. Not much has changed since then. I did somehow manage to get married and have three kids. While I’m still a radio amateur, I have excelled at being a dad and husband. I’m a big fan of sports, movies, comics, TV and pop culture in general.

An Open Letter to AMC in Rockford: Packed Theaters Lead to Empty Promises

Black Friday isn't only one of the busiest shopping days of the year; in 2024, it was also one of the busiest movie-going days.

Wisconsin Bar Shut Down Over Chickens and Cocaine – Yes, Really

Add this one to the "stranger than fiction" file: A Milwaukee bar has been closed after authorities found a kooky combination of cocaine and live chickens inside.

Illinois’ Best Doughnut Is an Ice Cream Dream You’ll Never Forget

What's better than a doughnut? How about an ice cream sandwich doughnut?

Three Illinois Universities Named Among World’s Best

Did you know Illinois is home to some of the best colleges on the planet?

The 10 Worst Offensive Coordinators the Chicago Bears Have Ever Given Us

Stop if you've heard this before: the Chicago Bears are bad.

Illinois Tollway I-Pass Sticker Upgrade Deadline Pushed Back

Just like the Real ID, the date for this thing just got pushed back too.

One Of The World’s ‘Best Places to Travel in 2025′ Is In Wisconsin

A collection of the best places in the world to travel to in 2025 just came out, and as someone who loves to travel, I'm excited.

Don’t Let TSA Lines at O’Hare Ruin Your Travel Plans – Here’s What to Expect

Whether waiting at the check-out line at the busy grocery store or standing around to get that gift on Black Friday at a deep discount, we're prepared to play the waiting game.

Viral Weed Themed Sub Shop Expanding Everywhere – Is Rockford Next?

It's not every day you hear about a cannabis-themed sandwich shop, but today is one of those days.

Open Letter To The Angry Rockford Lady At Goodwill On Perryville

Was there a reason you were so mad a few days ago? Did you miss the sign that said "stay in your car" and "one at a time" while dropping off items at the drive-thru Goodwill location off Perryville?