WROK-AM (Rockford, IL)

WROK (1440 AM) is a News/Talk radio station located in Rockford, Illinois. It is operated by Townsquare Media and has been granted a license by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to broadcast in Winnebago County, Illinois.

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Best Places To Live In The U.S. According To 2025 Rankings

2 weeks 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.
Earthquake Hits Illinois, Here's The Chance Of A Big One Shaking The State

2 weeks ago | 1440wrok.com | Connor Kenney

It was a shaky Monday in Illinois. NBC Chicago reports that a 3.3 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of Illinois on Monday. It was in Coles and Cumberland Counties but it could be felt all the way from Urbana to Mount Vernon. Two-dozen people reported the quake, which hit around 11:43 p.m. according to the USGS. Most reports were from Neoga, Mattoon, Trilla, Charleston and Lerna, but it was also felt in areas like Decatur.
From Pumps to Plates: Indiana’s Historic Fueling Station Becomes Retro Diner

1 month ago | 1440wrok.com | Stephen Lenz

An Indiana landmark has been given new life as one of the most unique dining experiences in Indiana. I love it when a historic building takes on new life. Like in downtown Evansville, we have the historic Greyhound Bus building, and I love that Bru Burger is now in it. They completely transformed the old building into a functional restaurant while keeping the original nuts and bolts, and much of the history intact.
Illinois Spring: Here Are The Bugs That Are Just Waking Up

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

When the topic of springtime weather comes up, most people think about longer and warmer days, along with lawns, trees, and plants of all sorts greening up. We rarely think about all the nasty little Illinois creepy-crawlies that have been AWOL since late last fall, but are waking up now and ready for action. Similar to the expression "It's not paranoia if some really is trying to kill you," it's not entomophobia (fear of bugs) if the bugs are nasty and really trying to bite/sting/suck your blood.
IL and WI Named Among Best States For Singles

Feb 11, 2025 | 1440wrok.com

A new study has named Illinois and Wisconsin as some of the best states in America for singles.
Why Not Spend Valentine's Day In Illinois' Most Romantic Place?

Feb 10, 2025 | 1440wrok.com | Riley O'Neil

Valentine's Day only happens once a year, so if you're going to do something special with that significant other of yours, why not jump in the car for a little road trip to the town voted Illinois' Most Romantic? You may have already guessed which Illinois town gets that honor.
Rockford BBB Announces "The Top 10 Scams Of 2024”

Jan 8, 2025 | 1440wrok.com | Riley O'Neil

Near the beginning of each year, the Rockford Regional Office of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) puts out their list of the top 10 scams of the previous year. Some of the scams are tried and true and have been around for years, but every year some new scam or scams work their way onto the top 10 list because they've worked so well for the criminals that use them.
Guy In Illinois: Here's Every Illinois Triple-D Spot He's Visited

Jan 5, 2025 | 1440wrok.com | Riley O'Neil

I've read time and time again about people in other states who've made it a game or bucket list thing to hit every single restaurant from their state that has been featured on TV's Diners, Drive Ins, & Dives. If you're up for a similar challenge, take a look at where you'd go if you wanted to do the same thing here in Illinois.
Illinois Hospitals: A New Study Names The Top 25 In The State

Jan 3, 2025 | 1440wrok.com | Riley O'Neil

If you find yourself injured or seriously under the weather, a new study says that these 25 Illinois hospitals are where you should be going to get yourself better.
New Study Names Illinois’ Very Best Elementary Schools

Jan 3, 2025 | 1440wrok.com | Riley O'Neil

The top ten elementary schools in Illinois list isn't strictly limited to Chicago and Chicagoland schools, but the majority of the top ten are located there.