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
Daycare For Husbands Spotted in Rockford
Women don't always need a break from their husbands; but when they do, they can always bring him here.
Freeport Businesses Team Up to Revive Canceled Fireworks Show
A group of business owners in Freeport have teamed up to ensure the city will have a festive Fourth of July.
Rockford Documentary, ‘Minding the Gap,’ Coming to Hulu This Summer
An award winning documentary filmed in Rockford will be coming to Hulu this summer.
‘Sesame Street Live!’ Is Coming to a Nearby County Fair Stage Later This Summer
With kids being on summer break, how many parents do you suppose wish the next school year was already here?
For at least 90 days it's up to you to keep them upbeat and busy, without having a mental breakdown. Can you do it?
If you and your child(ren) can successfully survive summer, you have to treat yourselves to some good, wholesome family fun before school starts at the Walworth County Fair...
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If you were planning on attending 'Taco Fest Chicago' this weekend, or already bought tickets, we've got bad news for you.
Starbucks Sweetens Summer With Their New Strawberry Frappuccino…And It’s Here to Stay
Summer just got serious with Starbucks newest frappuccino, 'Serious Strawberry.'
Caution: Your Kids Could Get Severely Burned By Your Garden Hose
On a hot summer day, you probably wouldn't think twice about picking up the garden hose for a quick cool off session, but a fire department in Las Vegas has a warning for all of us when it comes to garden hose safety.
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Brewers Fans Seemed to Miss this Very Important Detail About the Teams Old Logo; Did You?
What do you see when you look at the Milwaukee Brewers retro logo? We bet it wasn't this.
Propel Your Fitness Routine to the Next Level With Paddle Board Yoga
Experience a new way to exercise and experience the outdoors with Rocktown Adventure's paddle board yoga.
Red Robin is Honoring Rockford Teachers With Free Food on Tuesday
Red Robin is honoring Rockford teachers with free burgers and bottomless steak fries on Tuesday, June 5th.