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
We Can’t Stop Laughing At This Rockford Dog That Looks Half Human
This is going to be the best game of 'caption this' that you'll ever play
New Chicago McDonald’s Showcases Food From Around the Globe and We’ll Take One of Everything
A one-of-a-kind McDonald's just opened in Chicago and they have menu items from all over the world that we can't wait to try.
Investigation into Destiny Tolodxi’s Death Continues; Here’s What We Know So Far
Wisconsin and Illinois detectives are trying to piece together a timeline in the death of Destiny Tolodxi. Here's what we know so far.
Monthly ‘Pitty Parties’ Are Coming to Rockford, But It’s Not What You Think
A Rockford organization is putting together monthly 'pitty parties' to help erase the stigma of pit bulls being a violent; aggressive breed.
Illinois Man Suspected as Naked Shooter in Nashville Waffle House Killings
A semi-nude 29-year-old man from Illinois has been named the suspect in what appears to be a random shooting at a Nashville Waffle House. Here's what we know.
You Can Get Free McDonald’s Fries on Fry-Days in April; Here’s How
Ba-da-da-da-dah, we're lovin' this.
Dairyhaus Takes Blame for Long Cold Snap With Hilarious Confession Video
We finally know who's responsible for this unseasonably cold weather.
Machesney Park Votes to Keep the Party Going at ‘Pee Island’
Boating season just got even better for boaters in Machesney Park.
One of Rockford Airport’s Most Used Airlines is Also the Most Dangerous
There's a reason your airline ticket to Las Vegas was so cheap.
Lettuce Tell You Something, Schnucks Has Recalled Romaine Lettuce After E. Coli Outbreak
Lettuce tell you something, Romaine lettuce sold at a popular Rockford grocery store after an E. Coli outbreak.