Johnny Vincent, affectionately known as Johnny V, is a seasoned radio personality with a remarkable three-decade-long career in the industry. His journey in the world of broadcasting led him to Rockford in 2010, where he quickly made a name for himself on former radio station 101QFL, which later became K-Love. Johnny's outstanding contributions to the field were recognized when he received a prestigious Silver Dome Award from the Illinois Broadcasters Association in 2018. Johnny loves his Boston Terrier, Wrigley, and his devotion to the Chicago Cubs is unwavering. As the energetic host of "The Ride Home" on Q 98.5, Johnny brings a unique blend of charm, humor, local happenings, and country music to the airwaves, making him a cherished voice in the lives of many listeners around the Rockford region
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Illinois Reports Its First Case of This Highly Contagious Virus Since 2019
A disease that can be fatal for small children has just been reported in Illinois for the first time in nearly 4 years, according to the Department of Public Health.
New Illinois Winter Forecast from National Weather Service is a Shock
Everything I have been reading about what's coming to Northern Illinois and Wisconsin this winter says it's going to be brutal.
Will Popular Illinois Grocery Disappear After 700 Stores Sold Nationwide?
There's news that a popular national grocery store with many locations in Illinois may no longer exist if a merger is completed.
Here’s The Reason American Flags in Illinois Are Staying at Half-Staff
U.S. flags across the country were taken down to half-staff as America remembered September 11 on Monday, but in Illinois, they remain lowered.
WOW! Huge Disney Exhibit Opening in Illinois This Fall
While there's not been any movement on that $1 billion dollar project, there has been confirmation of Disney opening an immersive experience in the Land of Lincoln.
These 6 Illinois Lottery Scratch-Offs Give You Best Odds to Win
Unlock the jackpot secrets in Vegas and Illinois! Discover which slot machines and lottery games offer the best odds for a big win.
MLB All-Star Attempting to Hit Baseball Over a River in Illinois
The longest home run ever hit in a Major League Baseball (MLB) game is 575 feet by Babe Ruth in 1921, according to Bleacher Report.
Was That a Ghost in Illinois Riding a Lawn Mower Near Chicago?
A couple of weeks ago I was in the Chicago suburbs and passing a large grass field in front of what appeared to be an office building and something caught my eye I couldn't explain.
Illinois Residents Who Used Tinder Could Get Up to $5,000 in Lawsuit
Ever since residents in Illinois got their piece of a $650 million dollar class action lawsuit from Facebook for breaking the biometric privacy law, there are more potential settlements coming that could put money in your pocket.
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.
Beating in Baggage Claim as Brawl Breaks Out at O’Hare in Chicago
It was a full-on brawl at O'Hare International Airport on Monday night (5/22) according to videos that have surfaced from the incident.
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.