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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Many Illinois Shopping Malls Are Closing, One Is Thriving
Discover why 2 popular Illinois malls, Spring Hill and Stratford Square, recently closed. Learn how Woodfield and Outlet Malls stand out as thriving exceptions.
Heinz Now Tempting Illinoisans To Put Ketchup on Their Chicago Dogs
Living in Illinois comes with some unwritten rules that need to be followed. This is why you'll be asked to leave if you ask for ketchup before eating your Chicago dog. Heinz is here to rescue your dog is you MUST have ketchup.
Here’s the Next Illinois Shopping Mall Closing Its Doors Forever
Changing consumer behavior is impacting malls in Illinois, with many struggling to stay open. Stratford Square Mall in Bloomingdale is the latest mall to close.
Rockford Community Honors Jason Jenkins with GoFundMe for Twin Brother
The tragedy that shocked Rockford, 18-year-old Jason Jenkins dies in a racially motivated stabbing. A college GoFundMe has been started for Jason's twin, Jasper.
Cave-in-Rock Illinois the Hideout For America’s First Serial Killers
Their murders were violent and numerous and seemingly without motive. Take a look inside the infamous Harpe Brothers' Illinois hideout.
5 Most Expensive Places to Live In Illinois
Did you know the most expensive cities to live in Illinois are all Chicago suburbs? Take a look at the five that top the list.
Leave Illinois Behind And Live In a $2,000,000 Underground Bunker
Forget leaving Illinois for the coast. Be ready for the end of the world with the ultimate in personal safety, a 10,000-square-foot modernized underground bunker.
6 Ways Your Wisconsin License Plate Could Get You Busted
Road trip season is almost here. But be careful exploring Wisconsin roads, your license plate needs to be added to your pre-trip checklist or you could get ticketed.
BIG STACKS: Richest Illinois Billionaire Inherited Famous Retail Family Fortune
Illinois's richest individual is worth $23 billion. The environmentally and socially-minded investor inherited much of his famous family's retail store fortune.
This Big TV Star Was in Rockford and We Didn’t Even Know It
The star of one of the best shows in the last 10+ years was in Rockford, Illinois filming for the show's revival and it happened completely under the radar.