Johnny V

I’m a Cubs fan from Evansville, IN with a passion for radio and my Boston Terrier. When I was nine years old we came home from a midnight mass on Christmas Eve and found that someone had robbed us. They stole every present and a bunch of stuff from our house. There was one small package that was actually hidden back in the corner behind the tree, which turned out to be for me. It was a Donny and Marie Osmond wireless microphone that would connect to an AM radio. I set up a little radio studio in my mom and dad’s walk-in closet and ran wires through the house with speakers so they could listen to my show. My studio is a little bit bigger now, but I’m still just a big kid doing what I love to do.

Take a Whiff Illinois. You Said These Are 10 of Your Favorite Smells.

Burning wood, lavender, vanilla, and that incredible aroma of Wrigley Field when you walk into the park and smell the food.

Have Asthma in Illinois? Here’s Why to Avoid Being Outside Friday (6/2)

We're about to enter one of the hottest weekends of the year so far with temperatures expected to be in the mid-90s, which will make our air quality to be unhealthy around the Rockford region

Going to Taylor Swift in Chicago This Weekend? Better Leave Now.

Traffic is always an adventure when driving into Chicago, but when one of the biggest music stars on the planet sets up camp in the city for 3 days, there could be some epic backups this weekend.

Happy Ending in Illinois. Little Dog is Rescued from 13 Foot Well

It was a stressful couple of hours for the owners of a little dog that apparently fell down an abandoned well earlier today (Wednesday 5/31) in Rockford.

Upcoming Weekend Could Be Illinois’ Hottest Of The Year, So Far

It doesn't seem like that long ago we had snow flurries and temperatures below freezing, but that's long gone when this upcoming weekend arrives.

Crowds will be gathering on the edge of the Rock River this summer to witness an exciting water ski show that has two weekly performances.

Is Illinois 1 of 7 States Considering Another Stimulus Check?

There are some U.S. states considering sending another stimulus check to their residents, and just this week a $1,300 direct payment was approved for eligible Minnesotans.

Illinois Animal Control ‘Unclear’ About 3-Foot Creature They Discovered

Local animal control in downstate Illinois was called out to capture a creature that shouldn't be hanging out in the Midwest, and they're "unclear" on exactly what it is.

This Is Absolutely The Best BBQ in Wisconsin, Says Food Network

Next time you're traveling and have a hankering for some barbecue, the Food Network has revealed their latest 50 States of Barbecue list that will lead you to the best in the area.

Class of 23: This is the Favorite Dress Color of Graduates of Illinois

The color of your graduation dress is an important decision for several reasons. For one all the photos that will be taken.