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
Have You Seen the Most Famous Hole In Illinois?
The hottest tourist attraction in Illinois is a hole in Chicago. It's not a golf hole, it's a hole in a sidewalk. How the hole got there is the best thing you'll see today.
Illinois’ Best Million-Dollar Lakefront Party House is For Sale
Lake party, beach party, pool party, backyard party, basement party, and an amazing kitchen party. This completely rebuilt Illinois home couldn't be more fun.
Study Says Best Place For Families Is This Wisconsin Area
Where will the pursuit of happiness take you and your family? One of the best places in the US to live for middle-class families is this area of Wisconsin.
Only One Legal Way To Have Christmas Lights On Your Car In Illinois
I saw a Jeep wrapped in beautiful blue Christmas lights last night. The lights looked great but I wondered if that's legal in Illinois. Here's what I found out.
10 Most Dangerous Fugitives On The Run In Illinois Right Now
The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) has listed these armed and dangerous fugitives as the state's most wanted criminals.
Rare (and Creepy) Toys Found In Abandoned Illinois Mansion
A wealthy Barrington Hills, Illinois toy collector, a death, and a multi-million dollar mansion filled with vintage toys, all of it left behind.
There’s a New Covid Variant Spreading Across Illinois
The beginning of the holiday season in Illinois is also the beginning of the cold and flu season. Health officials warn of a new COVID variant currently sweeping the state.
TJ Maxx and Marshalls Will Be Closing More Stores in Illinois
The list of stores closing in Illinois in 2023 is long. Add TJ Maxx and Marshalls to the list as they announced plans to close more stores after the holidays.
Do You Legally Have to Answer if Police Knock on Your Door in Illinois?
When it comes to engaging with law enforcement in the state of Illinois, do you know all of your rights? If they knock on your door, what can you do?
Illinois Walmarts New Way to Stop Theft and You Won’t Like It
In 2022, theft accounted for $112.1 billion in retail sales losses. Walmart has implemented new sneaky ways to catch thieves and you won't like it at all.