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.
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Illinois Makes Nationwide List of Safest, Most Affordable Cities
Discover which Illinois city finished high on MoneyGeek's recent survey of the safest and most affordable cities in the U.S. This city is also home to the best hole-in-the-wall breakfast place in America.
Illinois’ Cicada Invasion Could Trigger an Enormous STD Outbreak
Billions of cicadas will be covering the entire state of Illinois this spring. Two periodic broods will emerge together and mate for the first time in over 200 years. You'll find eggs laid on wood surfaces and trees everywhere. Also, discover the sexually transmitted pathogen that turns male cicadas into sex-driven zombies.
Those Balls of Leaves in Illinois Trees Are Not What You Think They Are
Have you ever mistaken those big balls of leaves in trees for bird nests? Learn the surprising truth about these structures called dreys, and what crafts them.
[UPDATE] Cicada Numbers In Illinois Will Be Enormous And Disgusting
This spring, we will see the largest number of cicadas popping out of the ground in over two centuries. A newly published map shows no other state will see as many as Illinois.
It’s Hard to Top the 19 Stupidest Parking Jobs in Illinois
Discover why Illinois, particularly Rockford, has earned a reputation for having some of the worst drivers in the US, according to a recent Forbes study.
Belvidere Teacher Honored for Pouring So Much Love and Joy Into Her Kids
Congratulations to Melissa Diaz, the dedicated teacher at Lincoln Elementary, who goes the extra mile to ensure her students feel joy, loved, and valued. Her innovative teaching methods have earned her the title of Teacher of the Week! #TeacherRecognition #Education
In Illinois It’s Illegal To Toss These 9 Things in Your Garbage
Do you know all the items that you cannot put in your regular garbage cans at the curb for pickup? In Illinois, it is illegal to throw these items away.
Open Letter to Warn Rockford’s New Garbage Can Owners
[VIDEO] Rockford's top morning radio personality shares an important and gross warning for residents who will be getting new garbage cans and recycling carts.
5 Best Illinois Places To Boost Your Serotonin Levels
Enhance your well-being by getting outside. Discover the positive impact of sunshine on your mood at Illinois' top spots for boosting serotonin naturally.
Devastation Strikes Belvidere: The Story Of The 1967 Tornado
Discover the tragic events of the 1967 Belvidere, Illinois tornado, a devastating natural disaster that claimed the lives of 24 people, including 17 children.