Hi, I'm Mandy James. I'm a proverbial Midwestern girl that was born and raised in Minnesota don't chya know, but thanks to radio, I now call Illinois home. I fell in love with radio at a very young age; my career actually began when I was just 5 years old. I would walk around my grandma's house, pretending to be a DJ while interviewing people with her curling iron. Shortly after I turned 6, I decided to take a 24-year hiatus to get my act together and finally landed my first real job in radio as a polka DJ when I was 30. After spinning records and reading farm news for 5 years, I finally ended up here, in Rockford, where I enjoy doing things such as taking long naps on the couch, eating carbs and watching Netflix. Sometimes I like to do all three at the same time. I also love waking up with you every weekday morning on the Steve Shannon Show from 5:30 to 10 a.m. Thank you for making me part of your day.
Mandy James
Cleveland Police Troll the Cubs on Twitter
We're only one game into the series and the Cleveland Police Department is already throwing shade on social media.
Video of Guilford High School Girl’s Spine Spinning is Straight out of ‘The Exorcist’
This Guilford High School sophomore has a hidden talent that has to be seen to be believed; it's something straight out of a horror movie.
5 Ways to Spend a Fall Day in Rockford Before the Pretty Leaves are Gone
The leaves on the trees in Rockford are starting to change, but before you know it, they'll be gone. Make sure you do these 5 things before they hit the ground.
8 Haunted Attractions Within 60 Minutes of Rockford
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Illinois Regulators Warn Trick-or-Treators About Novelty Contact Lenses
Illinois state regulators are warning trick-or-treaters about the dangers of colored contact lenses during the Halloween season, which can damage your eyes.
Local Woman’s Photo at Edwards Apple Orchard Turned into Meme for Singles
A local woman's photo at Edwards Apple Orchard west was turned into a meme only single people will enjoy.
Have You Seen this Bedazzled Purple Toilet?
The Forest City will be forced to flush a fundraiser down the toilet unless they find theirs. Can you help them find it?
This is How Much Beer Chicago Will Need if the Cubs Win the World Series
Someone did some number crunching to see how much beer Chicago would need if they won the World Series and let's just say, they might run out.
New Artwork in Downtown Rockford Will Have You Wishing for Rain
Rockford's latest art project will be the only thing that will make you want to leave your house on a rainy day.
Rockford Forest Named One of the Creepiest in Illinois
One of the creepiest parks and forests in Illinois is right here in Rockford and there's a very good chance you've been there.