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.

Illinois Hotel Named Midwest’s #1 Resort For 6th Straight Year

A well-respected travel website asked their readers to vote on their "World's Best" awards, and this Illinois resort topped four other Midwestern resorts for the title of number-one resort hotel in the Midwest.

Black Bears In Illinois: Some Recent Sightings In Northwest Town

Imagine spotting a black bear while out for a hike. It’s happening more often than you might think around here.

QR Code Scams In Illinois: How To Tell If The Code Is Fake

You see them everywhere. QR codes (the QR means "quick response") are used for so many things in 2025 that you might not realize that scammers have noticed this and have come up with many ways of tricking you into scanning a phony QR code.

Walmart Recalls 850K Water Bottles After 2 People Are Blinded

These water bottles, sold in Illinois and across the nation, are said to be responsible for multiple injuries, including two people who are now suffering from permanent blindness.

1 Illinois Mall & 1 Shopping Center Named Among Nation’s Best

Not all shopping centers are fading into obscurity. Some are actually thriving, attracting millions with unique offerings. Let's check out a few standouts.

People Will Sneak Onto Your Front Porch Next Month–Here’s Why

August 8th brings a quirky tradition that might just leave your porch a little greener. Let’s talk about unexpected gifts from friendly gardeners.

2 Illinois Pizza Joints Land On Best 50 Pizzerias In America List

With pizza names like Roberts and Coda di Volpe making the list, the local scene is buzzing with creativity. Let’s take a closer look!

Alpine-Kiwanis Brat Days This Weekend

Get ready to savor some delicious bratwursts while giving back to the community, as Brat Days kicks off another year of fun and philanthropy!

The “Delivery Text Scam” Is Tricking Illinoisans Out Of Big Money

With more packages being delivered than ever, scammers are cashing in on our trust. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe.

Meet The 5 Most Snake-Filled Bodies Of Water In Illinois

With half the summer left for outdoor adventures, here are 5 spots in Illinois that you might want to avoid if you have a fear of snakes. If you love snakes, here's where to go in Illinois.