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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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.
Just How Unseasonably Warm Will it Get This Week in Illinois?
Escape cabin fever with a burst of warmth as Illinois braces for unseasonably high temperatures. Sunny skies and temps climbing to the upper 50s by midweek.
‘The Bear’ Season 3 Needs Extras As Filming Begins in Chicago
Get ready for Season 3 of 'The Bear,' as it heads back to Chicago for filming. Casting call info with opportunities for extras, babies, nurses, and more.
Check Out The Oldest Stone Arch Bridge in Illinois
Just west of Marshall, Illinois hidden under historic Route 40 is a relic from a bygone era when everything was built to last. The oldest stone arch bridge in the state.
2 Places in Wisconsin Make Top 10 Cities with Best Quality of Life List
US News & World Report identified the country's most "livable" cities. Two of those cities offering a high quality oof life are in the state of Wisconsin.
The 20 Tourist Attractions Everyone In Illinois Should See
Illinois is home to a plethora of hidden gems waiting to be explored. Some are less hidden than others. Parks, historic sites, roadside attractions. Go find fun.