Steve Shannon

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.

Illinois Home To One Of Most Expensive Colleges In America

In recent years, the dream of earning a degree from a top-tier university has become increasingly elusive, as tuition costs have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels.

WATCH: Wisconsin DoorDasher Chased Down Highway By Cows

A Wisconsin DoorDash driver was just doing his job when dozens of cows started charging straight down the road directly at him.

Things That Will Be Banned In Illinois In 2024

There are over 500 new laws that take effect on January 1, 2024, in the state of Illinois. Here are some of the things that will be banned next year.

LOOK! We Found the Recipe for Illinois’ Favorite Maid Rite Sandwiches

This classifies as a victory. There was one Maid-Rite sandwich shop in Rockford when I moved here in the '90s. Since it closed I've really missed them.

Illinois Parents Reveal Hilarious Most Often Used Phrases in Their Homes

You can tell a lot about a family by their most often-used phrases when talking to each other. Our first discovery is how hilarious some Illinois families are.

Caring Teacher Exactly What Illinois Family Needed After Remote Learning Nightmare

Mom praises Belvidere teacher for helping rescue her daughter from a difficult year of remote learning. She's so grateful to have her happy little learner back.

Illinois Bar With Unusual Name Serves Up Delicious Menu With 3 Standout Dishes

It's the name of this Illinois riverfront eatery that grabs your attention right away but wait until you see these 3 things from their menu that blew me away.

Huge Wisconsin Toy Store in 100-Year-Old Barn Even ‘Big’ Kids Will Love

I've had a very specific recurring toy store dream since I was a child growing up in Madison, Wisconsin and this is the place it should play out in real life.

Look for These to Be the Top Trending Baby Names in 2023

These will be the names you hear most often from your friends having babies. If you're the one having a baby, you better grab one of these names while you can.

3 Things People of Illinois Can Learn from Happiest Country in the World

The World Happiness Report ranks countries on happiness and well-being. America is far from the top of the list, maybe this could elevate our 'happiness' game.