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
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We asked Rockford residents to describe how they feel about Illinois' new budget in four words; these were the best responses.
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How many of these things do you make sure you do every summer in Rockford?
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Fireworks Recalled Due to Explosion Hazard
Two retail giants in the Rockford area are selling fireworks that have been recalled because they can explode unexpectedly.
Illinois is One of the Cheapest Places in the Country to Buy Beer
Illinois may not have a budget, but you do and no matter how big or small it is, you can at least afford beer. Guess how much it is?
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Fake Mother’s Day Coupon for Rockford Retailer is Making the Rounds on Social Media
First it was Lowe's, now another giant retailer is warning consumers that a $75 coupon making the rounds on social media is scam.
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