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!

5 Of The Most Dangerous Animals in Illinois

Illinois is known for its lush green forests, prairies, and wetlands, which are home to a diverse range of wildlife

Is Mustard On Pumpkin Pie A Midwest Thing?

It's the eternal question: Will the internet ever run out of things that cause immediate division?

There’s An Illinois Airbnb In The Middle Of A Wildlife Refuge

As an added bonus, it also is in the middle of southern Illinois wine country.

Spend A Cozy Wrigleyville Night In This Airbnb

This is a lovely Wrigleyville Airbnb, just blocks from the historic ballpark, that would be absolutely perfect for a bachelor party weekend. There's one slight problem. It comes in at $3,000 a night (two night minimum) and that's before you factor in cleaning and service fees. After yo...

Massive Illinois House On The Market For Only $20K

You'll be hard pressed to find a property that boasts 8 bedrooms with a selling price of less than $3K a bedroom, but that's just what you'll find on Kishwaukee St. in Rockford just a few blocks south of downtown Rockford.

The Chili Recipe You Need To Try As The Midwestern Temps Continue To Drop

Everyone has a chili recipe that they consider to be the best.

The Green Bay Packers Should Be Suspended (And Possibly Arrested) For Promoting Drug Use On National Television

The Green Bay Packers need to be punished for encouraging drug use during their game Sunday night.

Unconventional House Alert! There’s A Hobbit Home For Sale In Wisconsin

This "hobbit home" for sale in Wisconsin stays true to the Tolkien description of being modest and really awesome.

Unique Wisconsin Trail Features 2 Walk-In Caves And A Waterfall

Head to the southwest corner of Wisconsin on the Mississippi River, about 50 miles north of the Illinois border, you'll find Wyasulang State Park

Make Your Next Fishing Trip Luxurious At Illinois’ Newest Glamping Site

If you want to experience all the good parts of a fishing trip, like the fresh air, connection with nature, and family time, without all the bad stuff, like sleeping outside, and dirty toilets, Sankoty Lakes in central Illinois is definitely for you.