Joe Dredge

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!

The Internet Is Divided On The Pronunciation Of A Wisconsin Town

Racine is a city of about 80,000 people in Wisconsin just over the Stateline in the Eastern part of the state.

No I.P.A.s Allowed At 2023 Wisconsin Beer Festival

You're going to want to reserve the third Saturday in July to check out this massive beer fest that was just announced for Beloit, Wisconsin next summer.

An Interactive Dungeons And Dragons Broadway Show Is Coming To Chicago

Roll for initiative and reserve your seat for this interactive Dungeons and Dragons themed Broadway show opening up in downtown Chicago this weekend.

Is It Legal To Wear A Thong To An Illinois Beach?

This isn't a question of "should" you wear a thong to the beach, because if we're being honest most of us shouldn't, this is asking if you can get arrested for wearing a thong to an Illinois beach.

Wisconsin Achievement Unlocked: Getting Engaged At A Culver’s

What says "I love you" more than a butter burger and a concrete?

Why Does Some Of The Internet Believe There Are Orcas In Lake Michigan?

Just to throw out a quick spoiler alert for this post. No, there are no orca whales living in Lake Michigan currently, or ever in the lake's current geography.

8 Adventurous Illinois Trips You Should Make This Fall

Illinois really shows off its best side during the Fall months. The weather is pretty much perfect. There's a special "fall" scent in the air. And the trees put on their annual display of fireworks all across the Land of Lincoln.

Crying Kids, Epic Friendzones, And Public Sex All During Cubs And Brewers Games Last Night

The Cubs and Brewers were part of some wild off-the-field activity during Monday night's action.

Hike The Garden Of The Gods In Illinois And Get Treated To A Breathtaking View

Once you get to the borders of Illinois the rolling hills suddenly turn into breathtaking bluffs that offer breathtaking views of the Land of Lincoln.

Why Is It Usually Illegal To Climb To Illinois’ Highest Point?

You might not have ever thought about the highest point in Illinois until now. Make sure you check your calendar before you make a trip out to it.