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.
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There’s A Lot Of Talk That The Chicago Bears Are Going To Be Sold
Yesterday, the buzz started to grow about some apparent strife within the McCaskey family that may eventually wind up with the Chicago Bears being sold.
It Looks Like Arby’s Is Saying Goodbye To Potato Cakes
In the interests of full disclosure, most times when I hear about a fast food restaurant deciding to discontinue a certain menu item, I really don't care. At all. If there ever was discontinued food that I loved, I've long ago forgotten about it.
Streaming Services Want You To Stop Sharing Passwords Right Now
I was just reading about how streaming services are hauling in about $120 billion per year from their subscribers, but they're mad as hell about the billions more they lose from account passwords being passed around, and they're not going to take it anymore.
Let’s Take A Look At Where You Need A Mask, Where You Don’t
Thursday's announcement by the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask or stay 6 feet apart from others in most cases, whether indoors or outdoors, has been met with some confusion.
Midwestern Woman Becomes Oldest Living American
Here's the thing about becoming the oldest person in the United States--it's not a title that one gets to hold on to for very long.
Can You Drink Alcohol After Getting The COVID Vaccine?
Let's say you've done everything that's been asked of you. You paid attention to the information regarding availability of the COVID-19 vaccine, made your appointment, and got the shots. Can you celebrate with a beer, cocktail, or glass of wine?
Health Officials Join Warning Against Laminating Vaccine Cards
Last week, we told you that Staples and Office Depot are offering free lamination for your COVID-19 vaccination card. Right after that, news began to spread that the phony vaccination card business is booming. There's a connection, and medical professionals are not happy about it.
Illinois Supermarket Clerk Saves Baby In Runaway Cart
Before this job, I spent around three years working at the Pineway supermarket in my hometown of Oregon, Illinois. I've been trying to recall if I did anything even borderline heroic during my tenure as a stockboy.
Staples, Office Depot Will Laminate Your Vaccine Card Free
My first thought upon reading this was that this is a pretty interesting way to get me to buy computer ink and paper while I'm there. But, upon further consideration, I can see where this offer could come in handy.
U of I Study Suggests Feeding Your Dog Human Food
I don't know how it goes around your house, but I'm constantly getting "the look" from my family for occasionally (okay, maybe the word I should have used is "constantly") feeding our dogs a few things from the dinner table.