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
The Coolest Bridal Competition is Coming to Illinois and Bridezillas are So Ready For It
Brides, are you ready for battle? Grab your bridesmaids and besties and win prizes for your big day with this one-of-a-kind bridal war.
Give Your Friends Instagram Envy at the 29Rooms Exhibit Coming to Chicago This Summer
Make your friends jealous by loading up your social media accounts with pics of you at this 'fun house' for adults that's coming to Chicago in July.
Raise Your Glasses, Rockford is Getting Its First Distillery
A Rockford couple is opening a distillery in the Forest City, just in time to make your spirits bright for the holidays.
OSD Is Increasing Security In Response to Recent Mass Shootings
In response to recent mass shootings, OSD is putting your safety first and is making some changes to their security measures.
World’s Shyest Dog Is In Need of Loving; Affectionate Furever Home
Meet this week's pet of the week from Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary, Breeza, a black mouth cur from and Hurricane Harvey survivor.
Illinois is Getting Another Wahlburgers and We Can Hardly Wait
The new location is expected to open by the end of the year, with construction beginning this summer.
Florida Identity Theft Gang Has Made Its Way to the Rockford Area
The Rockford Park District has issued a warning about an identity theft gang that's operating in the Rockford area.
‘Explained’ on Netflix Review: Netflix & Chilled…Wine
This week on Netflix and Chilled...Wine, I give you a play-by-play review of the documentary series, “Explained.”
We Have Some Questions About this Mysterious Rockford License Plate
We have so many questions about this license plate that was spotted in Rockford over the weekend. Do you have the answers?
Take a Karaoke Ride With Rockford Rides’ ’10 Dolla Dude’
Need a ride? Get your money's worth with Rockford Rides and Josh, the '10 Dolla Dude.'