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
Illinois Family’s Brilliant ‘Stranger Things’ Halloween Illusion Has the Internet Stumped
TikTok users' level of frustration over how this family pulled off this Stranger Things Halloween decoration is at a high level. How do you think they did this?
5 of The Best and Biggest Corn Mazes in Illinois and the World
Illinois corn maze fans, we are so blessed to have some of the most incredible corn mazes. Enough styles and locations to please every kind of taste.
Illinois Video Arcade is Largest in US With Over 885 Free Play Games
This isn't an arcade in a shopping mall, this is an arcade the size of a shopping mall. Leave your quarters and tokens at home because you don't need them.
50+ Reasons This Illinois Town is One of Best Fall Destinations in US
The fall season in Illinois looks pretty good in photos, but there's one place where it looks and feels best. Time to start planning your leaf-peeping getaway.
DID YOU KNOW? The State of Illinois Now Has an Official Rock
I'm not a rock expert or collector but my 6-year-old daughter has a little collection from the backyard and one looks like Illinois' official state rock.
Illinois Teacher Loved for Her Kindness, Fun Experiments and Snack Game
One of my favorite parts about honoring our Teachers of the Week is the difference between nomination letters from parents and the ones from the kids.
Illinois Man Has Best Life Hack Ever for Mowing Your Lawn This Summer
I absolutely laughed out loud when I drove past this man cutting his lawn. I had to get the story behind the strangest lawnmower I've ever seen.
Illinois Mom Compliments Daughter’s Teacher in the Most Beautiful Way
Teachers have an enormous impact on our children, for one Rockford family, that impact meant absolutely everything.
Illinois Largest Water Park with 32 Slides Opens This Weekend
You just found the best way to spend some hot days. Disappear from the 'real world' at Illinois' largest waterpark. Nearly sixty acres of big fun.
This Illinois Bloody Mary is Basically a Mouthwatering Meal for Four
The best (unofficial) cocktail contest ever is who can create the most outrageous Bloody Mary. Take a look at this 'contest' winner in northern Illinois.
Illinois Teacher Masters the Art of Inspiring Kids to Love Learning
The moment a student falls in love with learning is the moment their lives become limitless. Getting them to that point is no easy task for a teacher.
Pandemic Gave New Illinois Teacher Chance to Prove She Was Born to Teach
Can you imagine deciding to become a teacher and when your first opportunity arrives everything about the profession is turned upside down?