Joe Dredge was born and raised right here in the <a href="https://1440wrok.com/tags/rockford/"Rockford area. He graduated from Harlem High School in 1997. After bouncing around the suburbs for awhile, he decided to go into radio before making his way back home here at WROK. When off-air, you can catch him cooking, watching college baseball and playing board games!
Joe Dredge
Getting To Chicago From Rockford Is About To Get A Lot Harder For The Next 3 Years (At Least)
Starting from March 20th, drivers can expect major delays on the Kennedy Expressway as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) begins a three-year, $150 million construction project.
Join the Starlight Family: Audition for Rockford’s 2023 Community Theater Season
The Starlight Theatre is a community theater that has been entertaining audiences in the Rockford area for over 50 years, and this year's lineup promises to be as exciting as ever.
Arrest Made In Machesney Park Bar Shooting
A shooting occurred at Onyx Bar & Grill in Machesney Park on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at approximately 1:00 a.m.
Rockford Museum Celebrates 25th Annual Dinosaur Exhibit
The Burpee Museum of Natural History in Rockford, Illinois, is thrilled to announce the 25th annual PaleoFest,
Chicago’s Winter Peril: The Silent Danger from Above
Ice falling from tall buildings during winter is an unlikely event that has become a common occurrence in some cities across the globe.
The Tiniest Town In Illinois Is Home To Just 14 People
Illinois is home to many bustling cities, but it’s also home to some of the smallest towns in the U.S
Pronunciation of Geographical Terms Unique to Illinois
Residents of Illinois have a unique way of pronouncing specific geographical terms.
15-Year-Old Male Charged with First-Degree Murder in Rockford Shooting
Tragedy struck on February 11, 2023, in the 1300 block of 7th Avenue in Rockford, when a 54-year-old man was fatally shot while waiting in his vehicle for family members who were knocking at a resident's door
Midway Village Receives Artwork Significant To African American History In Illinois
Midway Village Museum recently acquired a portrait of Winston Ward, a former slave who built a new life as a free man in Rockford, Illinois.
The Paczki: What Is It? How Do You Say It? Why Do We Celebrate It In Illinois?
Paczki Day is a popular event celebrated in Poland and many places around the world. It falls on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday and marks the end of the carnival season before Lent.