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
Man Who Saved Dying Girl’s Life Has a Message for Rockford
A Rockford man who saved a 12-year-old shooting victim's life has a message for our community in this touching video.
Illinois Mom Thrown in Jail for Not Mowing Her Lawn
A single mom describes how she was treated by local authorities after she didn't cut her grass. Do you think this was too much?
Home Featured in ‘Sixteen Candles’ for Sale in Chicago Suburb
Ready to move? A home with Hollywood history just went up for sale in a Suburb of Chicago and it's as awesome as we remember.
Wisconsin’s Hot Car Law Protects Anyone Who Breaks Windows to Save Kids or Pets
Thanks to this law in Wisconsin, you will no longer have to be in fear of being sued if you try to protect a child or pet left in a hot car.
10 Rides You Have to Experience at the Rockford Town Fair
The very first Rockford Town Fair is coming to the Rockford Speedway July 6-10, get a sneak peak at the 10 rides you can't miss.
Superdad Takes Most Adorable Photo at Local Dental Office
A Rockford area dental office shared a photo of a patient doing something we've never seen in a dental office before and it's adorable.
Loves Park Police Officer Assists Resident in Need of Food for Her Pets
A Loves Park police officer went above and beyond the call of duty when he helped a resident get food for her cat.
Kris Bryant’s Engagement Photos at Wrigley Perfectly Sum Up Relationship Goals
Kris Bryant and his fiancé took their engagement photos at Wrigley Field; they're adorable and we're jealous.
Illinois Man Pays Tribute to Orlando Shooting Victims with 49 Wooden Crosses
An Illinois man drove 1,200 miles to pay tribute to the Orlando shooting victims with these beautiful handmade crosses.
Comfort Dog from Belvidere Visits Orlando Shooting Victims
A comfort dog from Belvidere will be in Orlando until Monday visiting victims of the Orlando shooting, see how Kye is helping those victims heal.