Emily

Meet Emily, homegrown and planted right here in Rockford with nearly two years in radio! She turned her "social media obsession" into a radio gig, defying her Wi-Fi-depriving parents from a young age. When she's not mindlessly scrolling TikTok, she's chillin' with her furbabies, Ramen and Noodles. Her life's an open book – and it's packed with empowering others one relatable story at a time.

Illinois Teacher Honored For Giving Students Safe Space To Express Their Emotions

Teachers not only play a crucial role in a child's learning experience, but also help students develop important social and emotional skills to prepare for the real world.

Illinois Groomer Speaks Out After Backlash From Dyeing Dog’s Fur

Recently, I wrote about a Rockford woman, Ashley Spielmann, who went viral on TikTok for dyeing her miniature Schnauzer's fur like the Grinch. Now, the groomer speaks out.

Illinois Woman’s Viral TikTok Series Proves Nobody Is Safe On Social Media

Ever heard of "consensual doxxing"? Social media user, notkahnjunior, is the brilliant creator behind this new viral TikTok series that is taking the internet by storm.

Illinois’ Best Christmas Pop-Up Experience Coming To Chicago This Month

You better watch out, Santa is on his way in his big ol' sleigh to drink and celebrate at this immersive winter wonderland experience in Chicago this November.

Indoor Amusement Park In Illinois Has 45,000 Square Feet Of Family Fun

Forget planning for the weather, this indoor amusement park in Tinley Park, Illinois is the perfect trip to take this summer!

Illinois Man Caught Stealing This From His Next Door Neighbors

There is some crazy stuff that goes down in Rockford, Illinois. From shootings, to road rage, to panhandlers fighting in the street, Rockford has it all.

Illinois Dad’s Act Of Kindness Doesn’t Go Unnoticed After Helping A Stranger

It's always a good day when you see someone do something out of the kindness of their heart and not for views. As for this Belvidere father, his small gesture went a very long way and he doesn't even know it.

Did You Know These 20 Famous People Were Born In Illinois?

There's nothing I love more than reading about celebrity gossip. What comes along with that is learning about the lives of famous people I will probably never meet.

Watch Out, The 3 Best Hay Rides To Visit In Illinois Might Be Haunted

What I love about Illinois are the season changes. Once summer starts to come to an end, you know it's time for pumpkin patches and haunted houses.

OMG! 10 Brutally Honest Reviews About This 2-Star Hotel In Illinois

If you've ever needed a place to stay in Rockford or anywhere for that matter, you've probably taken it to the internet to ask where the best hotels are to crash at.