The Steve Shannon Show Rewind

I would like to shake the hand of every member of the Peoria, Illinois senior class that participated in this prank. It ranks as one of the best I've ever seen. They hired a bagpiper to follow their principle around for his entire day and there's video to prove it.

We are all getting ready for Illinois Summer 2024. That warm weather is already here which means the wildlife, and bugs are out again. Those bugs can get annoying... thankfully there might be a solution

One Illinois town is done with any early morning drink service.

It's forest stroll season and paint colors on trees might have a specific meaning.

We're blessed in Illinois, and even more specifically here in Rockford, to have the most incredible pizza choices. If deep dish is your thing, you're geographically in the best possible position, as Illinois is the birthplace of the pizza cake...

The official Illinois state insect is NOT a cicada, the insect getting all the media attention lately. Our state insect is the beautiful Monarch Butterfly, and millions of them are currently migrating their way to Illinois. Interesting Facts Abou Monarch Butterfly Illinois' state insect has been mesmerizing people looking toward the sky for a little over a month...

Relive the magic of The Rock-afire Explosion at Volo Museum and meet iconic animatronic characters like Billy Bob Brockali and Looney Bird.

There are lots of different types of food that, understandably, are gross, disgusting, or just really unappealing for many people. However, after reading a list of the most hated foods by state, I'm convinced that we Illinoisans could and should pick another food to call our most hated, because the one we hate...is really too dull to hate that much.

If you've ever found yourself traveling on Route 43 about eight miles outside of Beloit near mile marker 6 and the Clinton exit, you've seen the Truck In The Tree.

Discover why Housely rated Freedom Brothers Pizzeria & Alehouse among America's top family-friendly pizza spots! Try the signature Floyd Pizza for a tasty experience.