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.
Riley O'Neil
Another Day, Another Recall–This Time It’s Baby Carriers
Nearly 14,000 of Infantino’s baby carriers have been recalled because the buckles on the carriers can break, posing a fall hazard to children.
Want To Bring Your Thanksgiving Feast On A Plane? You Can!
So, you're flying somewhere for Thanksgiving, and you've been asked to bring some of the feast with you. What can you take on the airplane? Lots of things.
The Secret Sister Gift Exchange Is Back–And Illegal
The “Secret Sister” gift exchange (SSGE) campaign quickly became popular in 2015 through Facebook posts, and remains popular (and still illegal) in 2019.
Bad Weather Causes Plane To Slide Off O’Hare Runway
It's been a rough few hours throughout the Midwest this morning, thanks to a wide-ranging snow band working its way across our region.
We’re 1 Step Closer To Making DST Permanent
If Illinois State Senator Andy Manar gets his wish, people in Illinois would move their clocks ahead one hour this coming spring, then never have to change them again.
Kane County Man Becomes Victim in Lottery Scam
When someone offers you, a complete stranger, a cut of their lottery winnings if you can "help out with identification" it's a scam. A Batavia man knows that now.
Chicago’s Suit Against Jussie Smollett Gets Status Hearing
Chicago wants Smollett to pay $130,000 to cover police overtime, among other expenses, accusing him of making a false police report.
Father’s Day Is Sunday, So Here Are A Few Facts About It
It's been a national holiday since 1966, but how much do you know about Father's Day other than neckties, tools, gadgets, and nose-trimmers often make up a big part of it?
FDA Warns Of Salmonella Health Threat In Dog Food
We've been dealing with several recalls and warnings about different products lately, and today dog food is in the spotlight.
Dollar General Stores Baby Cough Syrup Recalled
The cough syrup, DG/health NATURALS baby Cough Syrup + Mucus, may be contaminated with bacteria.