Producer MJ here! AKA the on-air producer of The Steve Shannon Show. My dog Nelly, my family, and my friends are the most important thing in my life. When I'm not on the air I'm probably watching game shows or YouTube. Catch me Monday-Friday 6:00-10 a.m.
MJ
Rockford’s Snow Sculpting Competition Has Been Postponed
One of Rockford's greatest winter events is the Snow Sculpting Competition. Personally, I struggle to get a snow man to stand up in my yard, can you relate? Snow sculpting is truly an art and it's so impressive when the pieces are complete...
Stateline Family’s Adorable TikToks Are Taking Over The Internet
If you're on TikTok, then I'm willing to bet you've seen this most adorable baby in the world on your feed before. Here's the baby I'm talking about, you might even know him by name, Baby Franklin!
@baidaughThis was meant to be funny but turned out so cute♬ Snowman - Sia
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@baidaughThis was meant to be funny but turned out so cute♬ Snowman - Sia
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Teacher of The Week Keeps At Home Learning Fun For Her Son
A lot of parents currently have a role in their kid's life they never thought they'd have - teacher. But every single person who has stepped into that role is doing amazing. Our new Teacher of The Week is a parent turned at-home teacher for her son and she's doing an awesome job.…
Did Illinois & Wisconsin Miss Going to Bars or Gyms More in 2020?
2020 - the year we realized just how good we really had it. From going to the gym whenever you'd like, to being able to meet your friends for a drink after work, the way we lived our life got flipped upside down. Those every day activities slowly but surely were shut down in 2020 and it made us real…
New Study Shows Chicago is One of The Best Cities to Stay Active in
2020 really made us realize just how important it is to take care of our body. On top of just trying to stay healthy while avoiding catching COVID-19, we all got a taste of just how spoiled we are with physical activity options. The days of just heading the the gym, your favorite yoga class, or even…
New Rapid COVID-19 Testing Site Has Opened in Rockford
A new COVID-19 testing site has opened in Rockford. But this one is unique compared to the others in the area. Normally when you get a COVID-19 test you have to wait some time to get your results back. But there's another type of COVID-19 test that's a rapid test...
You Can Stay in a Wisconsin Airbnb That’s a 70’s Themed RV
Airbnbs are the perfect way to take some time away from life right now. It's a way for you to take a little vacation while also staying safe and social distanced. Hotels might not seem like your best option right now because there's a lot of people who stay in a hotel...
Rockford Fire Says Clearing Snowy Fire Hydrants Helps Save Lives
It's officially snow season. And that means it's time to break out the shovels, snow blowers, and ice chippers and put them to good use. But did you know when you're clearing snow around your house you could actually help save lives?
If you live near a fire hydrant, do you clear it off…
If you live near a fire hydrant, do you clear it off…
Another Monolith Has Popped up at a Wisconsin Park Hiking Trail
2020 ended on some weird notes. On top of everything else that happened throughout the year, we had the strange monolith phenomenon. The first one popped up in Utah in remote Red Rock Country on Nov. 18. And if you don't remember, here's what the bizarre structure looked like...
EW! Here’s The Nasty Reason You Should Stop Eating Icicles
Raise your hand if your an adult and you still eat an icicle every now and then. (I better not be raising my hand alone here) You can admit it! It's something we do that makes winter feel like it did when we were kids. Remember waking up and seeing those BIG icicles hanging off of your roof...