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.
Steve Shannon
OH NO! Inappropriate Rockford Road Sign Needs To Be Fixed ASAP
A roadside traffic sign ages, parts of it deteriorate, but this inappropriate sign over Interstate I90 in Rockford, Illinois needs to be repaired very quickly.
Rockford Drivers Are The Worst, Tavern’s Security Cam Footage Proves It
You won't believe what the front door security camera outside Rockford's Olympic Tavern captured. A fast-moving car jumps the curb and drives down the sidewalk.
Rockford Teacher Celebrated for Her Confidence Building Classroom
97ZOK's Teacher of the Week from Rockford's Welsh Elementary is being honored for consistently building confident and resilient young people in her classroom.
130ft Ferris Wheel, New Animal Attractions Coming Illinois’ Brookfield Zoo
Experience the excitement at Chicago's Brookfield Zoo for their 90th anniversary! From a towering Ferris wheel to the return of the beloved dolphin show.
2024 The 10 Best Public High Schools in Rockford Area
The best public high schools in the Rockford area for 2024. Find out which schools made the list based on key statistics and reviews from students and parents.
LOOK! 5 Most Hated Intersections in Rockford, Do You Agree?
From fear of getting into an accident to spending way too much time at a red light and don't even get me started on 'roundabout-illiterate' drivers.
5 Chain Restaurants We Would LOVE To See Come to Rockford
Rockford's food scene is about to get a makeover with the upcoming openings of Buona Beef and Rainbow Cone. Dive into the rest of our culinary wishlist.
Illinois Live-Fire Eatery Named One Of Best In US
A Peoria, Illinois bakery and full-service restaurant was recently chosen by USA Today as one of the best restaurants that you MUST TRY in 2024.
3 Reasons Illinois Dubbed ‘Most Hated’ State in America
Discover the surprising results of a study ranking Illinois as the most hated state in America. You'll also see the three factors that contributed to it.
Just How Unseasonably Warm Will it Get This Week in Illinois?
Escape cabin fever with a burst of warmth as Illinois braces for unseasonably high temperatures. Sunny skies and temps climbing to the upper 50s by midweek.