Riley O'Neil

Rockford

Morning Show Host at WROK-AM (Rockford, IL)

Morning Show Host at Rockford's NewsTalk 1440 WROK. Dad, husband, Weimaraner wrangler, and die-hard Cubs fan.

Articles

Illinois’ 2025 DNR Wild Turkey Survey: Here’s How Many There Are

5 days ago | 967theeagle.net | Riley O'Neil

Here in Northern Illinois, you don't have to look far or long to find wild turkeys. My neighborhood has dozens of them who've taken up residence, and they show up in force every single year. I'm willing to be that your neighborhood isn't that different.
These 11 Illinois Universities Named To “Best In The World” List

1 week ago | 1440wrok.com | Riley O'Neil

I'll admit that I was pretty excited to see so many Illinois universities land on a list of the best universities in the entire world--but I was saddened to learn that McDonald's Hamburger University (formerly in Oak Brook, now in Chicago) was ignored once again for the umpteenth time. Maybe next year.
What Makes Bungalow By Middle Brow Stand Out In Illinois Pizza

2 weeks ago | 967theeagle.net | Riley O'Neil

As a pizza-lover and long time "foodie," I spend way too much time scrolling through food websites looking for their "best of" lists of pizzerias. It's always nice to see Illinois represented on those lists, and our state's vast selection of pizza joints pretty much ensures you'll see at least one Illinois pizzeria on every list of the nation's best.
What To Know About Tonight's Strawberry Moon In Northern Illinois

2 weeks ago | 967theeagle.net | Riley O'Neil

Before you point out that a full moon is just another full moon, I should tell you that tonight's full moon, a strawberry moon, is the lowest-appearing strawberry moon that we've seen since 2006, and it won't be this low again until 2043. With tonight's forecasted clear skies, viewing of the strawberry moon should be pretty spectacular. The nighttime temperatures should be agreeable, too.
Salmonella Concerns Prompt Major Brown Egg Recall In Nine States

2 weeks ago | 1440wrok.com | Riley O'Neil

I'm looking at some numbers that say 94 percent of households in the United States have eggs on hand at any given time, which leads me to believe that a recall involving over millions and millions of eggs due to worries about a salmonella outbreak that's already sickened dozens of people in nine states across the country would be of interest to most of us. Eggs are frequently consumed in our house, and probably the same is true at your place. Let's see if you're affected by this recall.
New Illinois Laws: Here's What's Kicking In On July 1st

3 weeks ago | 967theeagle.net | Riley O'Neil

Back on the first day of January this year, several new laws went into effect here in the state of Illinois, just as they do every year on January 1st. Laws addressing things like:Minimum Wage Increase: Illinois' statewide minimum wage increased to $15 per hour for workers aged 18 and older. The minimum wage for tipped workers also increased to $9 per hour.
Illinois BBB Warns That Car Wrap Scams Are Heating Up This Season

1 month ago | 967theeagle.net | Riley O'Neil

It's perfectly okay if you know what a scam is but don't know what a "car-wrap scam" might be. There are thousands of different scams currently being worked by people whose entire existence is devoted to stealing money and information from unsuspecting victims, and it's almost impossible to keep yourself informed on all of them. First off, car-wrapping can be defined like this:Car wrapping, also known as vehicle wrapping, is the process of covering a car's exterior with a vinyl graphic film.
Best Places To Live In The U.S. According To 2025 Rankings

1 month ago | 1440wrok.com | Riley O'Neil

An annual study by US News & World Report that takes a look at 250 cities across the nation and rates them in various categories has just been released, and some Illinois cities came out looking really good this year. Normally, the annual study covers 150 cities, but this time, US News & World Report expanded their numbers to 250 cities, and they expanded their data to evaluate more than 850 cities to publish the 250 best places.
New Poll Says Over 50% Of Illinoisans Would Move If Possible

1 month ago | 967theeagle.net | Riley O'Neil

Like many people when they're younger, I wanted to move to California. Sunshine, beaches, movie stars, Baywatch lifeguards--you name it, the Golden State had it, or so I thought. To quote the late, great Jimmy Buffet, California also has riots, fires, and mudslides.
GM And Ford Issue Recalls On Nearly 1M Vehicles

1 month ago | wdbqam.com | Riley O'Neil

These are the first recalls we've seen in Illinois in a long time that didn't include the words salmonella, E. coli, listeria, foreign materials, or glass fragments. To be fair, all of those recalls involved food products, and the recalls we're talking about here are all automotive-related. When there's a food recall, everybody eats so everybody is interested in a food product being taken off the shelves at grocery stores. Pretty much the same is true when it comes to vehicles.