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
Rockford Area Starbucks Closing For Racial Bias Training Today
Starbucks is reacting to the outrage expressed when two African-American men were arrested at one of their stores in Philadelphia for trespassing.
How Many of These Rockford Landmarks Have You Visited?
A new study revealed that one in four of us haven't seen these local landmarks here in Rockford.
We Need To Talk About The New Turn Lanes at Spring Creek and Highcrest
Can you see what's wrong with the new turn lanes that were just painted at Spring Creek and Highcrest?
World Famous Designer, Virgil Abloh, Sends Boylan Seniors Surprise Graduation Gift
Rockford native and fashion designer, Virgil Abloh, sent the seniors on Boylan's soccer team a surprise gift for graduation.
Mayor McNamara Announces Official Plans For Redeveloping Davis Park
As we gear up for our very first Friday Night Flix at Davis Park next Friday, June 1st, it's fun to imagine that as we sit there snacking on popcorn from the comfort of our fuzzy blankets, that this space could soon be used for more than watching movies and casual meetings...
Bakery Needed to Replace Censored ‘Summa Cum Laude’ Graduation Cake
A South Carolina Publix bakery refused to write 'Summa Cum Laude' on a graduation cake because they thought 'cum' was a bad word.
Which Country Has an Education Level Similar to Illinois?
Comparing high school graduation rates, this country has a similar education level to the state of Illinois. Can you guess which one it is?
Auburn High School Pulls Senior Prank By Putting the School Up for Sale on Craigslist
If you're in the market for a beautiful property that has plenty of space, a field house, multiple bathrooms and a pool, we've got just the place for you.
Das Foto Bus is the Best and Newest Vendor at City Market that Isn’t Exactly at City Market
The next time you head to City Market, you won't want to miss this new addition that you won't find on market grounds...and it's free.
Illinois Senate Approves Minimum Salary for Teachers, But Is It Enough?
The Illinois senate has approved a required minimum salary for teachers; but is it enough?