Meet Steve Shannon, Rockford’s award-winning musician and storyteller, who has been hosting the morning show for nearly 30 years. Nobody can find the small joys in everyday life and share them in a compelling story quite like he can. If he’s not at one of his children’s sporting events, you’ll find him behind his drums, on the golf course with his wife, or reading another biography about someone he admires.
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How To Avoid Conflict With Coyotes During Illinois Mating Season
Stay informed and safe during coyote mating season in Illinois! Learn how to handle coyote encounters with calmness and caution to ensure everyone's safety.
Another Once Popular Illinois Shopping Mall is Closing in March
Another Illinois shopping mall that's been dying slowly, will finally turn off the lights permanently after serving the community for over 40 years.
OH NO! Inappropriate Rockford Road Sign Needs To Be Fixed ASAP
A roadside traffic sign ages, parts of it deteriorate, but this inappropriate sign over Interstate I90 in Rockford, Illinois needs to be repaired very quickly.
Rockford Drivers Are The Worst, Tavern’s Security Cam Footage Proves It
You won't believe what the front door security camera outside Rockford's Olympic Tavern captured. A fast-moving car jumps the curb and drives down the sidewalk.
2024 The 10 Best Public High Schools in Rockford Area
The best public high schools in the Rockford area for 2024. Find out which schools made the list based on key statistics and reviews from students and parents.
130ft Ferris Wheel, New Animal Attractions Coming Illinois’ Brookfield Zoo
Experience the excitement at Chicago's Brookfield Zoo for their 90th anniversary! From a towering Ferris wheel to the return of the beloved dolphin show.
The Outstanding Hidden Gem Steakhouse Tucked Inside an Illinois Barn
A steakhouse couldn't get more 'underneath the radar' like this incredible restaurant inside a 19th century brick barn hidden down an alley.
Take a Look at What Illinois License Plates Looked Like the Year You Were Born
For a long time, Illinois had the worst-looking license plates in the country. And it didn't take long before the color started falling off. It wasn't always this way.
The Best Swimming Lake in Illinois with Water Clear Like the Caribbean
This 40-acre lake is as close as any Illinois body of water will ever be to being like Caribbean water. It's the cleanest and best swimming in the entire state.
Rent This Luxurious Glamping Dome Near Illinois’ Shawnee Forest
Try glamping in Shawnee Hills dome for a luxurious camping experience with modern amenities amidst nature's wonders of Illinois' 289,000-acre national forest.