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.
Steve Shannon
People of Illinois Hate These 3 Thanksgiving Side Dishes Most
The 3 most-hated Thanksgiving side dishes in Illinois. Save some time and check this list before you start cooking these because your guests might hate it.
Rare (and Creepy) Toys Found In Abandoned Illinois Mansion
A wealthy Barrington Hills, Illinois toy collector, a death, and a multi-million dollar mansion filled with vintage toys, all of it left behind.
Thanks to McDonald’s It’s an Illinois Crocs and Socks Winter
McDonald's is now in the footwear game and you'll want to own every pair. McDonald's and Crocs just dropped a line of shoes inspired by Grimace and the Hamburglar.
Illinoisans, Do Not Let Your Dog Eat These Thanksgiving Foods
Thanksgiving Day kinda sucks for dogs; all that delicious smelling food and more than half of it they CANNOT EAT
There’s a New Covid Variant Spreading Across Illinois
The beginning of the holiday season in Illinois is also the beginning of the cold and flu season. Health officials warn of a new COVID variant currently sweeping the state.
Do You Legally Have to Answer if Police Knock on Your Door in Illinois?
When it comes to engaging with law enforcement in the state of Illinois, do you know all of your rights? If they knock on your door, what can you do?
TJ Maxx and Marshalls Will Be Closing More Stores in Illinois
The list of stores closing in Illinois in 2023 is long. Add TJ Maxx and Marshalls to the list as they announced plans to close more stores after the holidays.
Are These Best Ways Rockford Should Spend Its $31M Surplus?
The city of Rockford, Illinois taxed us a bit too much and now has a $31 million surplus. What do you think should be done with that huge sum of money?
Wisconsin Town Just Named One of World’s Best Travel Destinations
One very small Wisconsin town just landed on one very big list of the 50 top travel destinations in the world.
Illinoisans Need to Stop Sending Checks in the Mail
Check fraud has become a major problem across the US due to a rapid rise in organized crime. It is time to stop mailing checks altogether.