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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Very Small Town of Under 3,000 Just Dubbed Illinois’ Most Underrated
Lawn mower parades, a hippie memorial, brooms everywhere, and the birthplace of the Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy dolls.
5 Perfect Illinois Road Trips for the End of Summer
As summer turns into fall is my favorite time of year, good vibes for sun-worshippers and exciting new colors for inspiring leaf-peeping road trips.
Illinois Peeps Have Had Enough of You Mispronouncing These 10 Words
I often wonder if I'm the only one that sometimes finds it hard to stay present in a conversation once the other person mispronounces a common word?
Are These The 4 Best Queso Dips You’ll Find in Rockford?
Queso family, am I right when I say, "every great meal at a Mexican restaurant begins with a hot basket of chips and a bowl of queso?"
50+ Reasons This Illinois Town is One of Best Fall Destinations in US
The fall season in Illinois looks pretty good in photos, but there's one place where it looks and feels best. Time to start planning your leaf-peeping getaway.
Are These 5 Popular Chocolate Chip Cookies the Best in Rockford?
Besides grandma's house, where around Rockford will you find the most amazing chocolate chip cookies? You might find some new favorites on this list.
Why You Shouldn’t Touch a Cowboy Boot on a Fence in Illinois or Anywhere
Hundreds of country roads and highways throughout Illinois. Wooden fences and barbed wire for miles. Sooner or later you'll see one of these special tributes.
Wisconsin Based Fast Food Chain Serves The Best Cheeseburger in America
This is the place I always want to go when my family is grabbing fast food. This exact burger is what I'll order every time, with onions, pickles, and mustard.
Does Raising Cane’s Have The Best Chicken Fingers In Illinois?
You will struggle to find someone who doesn't agree with that headline statement. People are driving some distance to get an order of these chicken fingers.
One of the Best Rollercoasters in the World is In Illinois
I remember when I didn't fear getting on crazy fast, big dropping, looping rollercoasters. Those days are over and this Illinois coaster is what changed me.