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 Drivers Say Goodbye to This Important Car Device in 2024
Illinois Tollway drivers, it's time to toss out those little white plastic boxes. Illinois is following an industry tech trend shifting away from hard-case transponders to stickers.
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 Just Released a New Specialty License Plate
Thousands of Illinois residents have been wanting these insect-loving specialty license plates for several years, and now they are here, and available to order.
EW! Wisconsin City With One Of Highest STD Rates In US
According to a recent U.S. study, only 6 cities have a higher STD rate than this Wisconsin city known for apparently a little more than just a good time.
Wisconsin’s Most Beautiful Holiday Display with Over 1.5 Million Lights
More than a million and a half lights, eleven miles of extension cords, and a beautiful reflection pond. Time to visit this popular Wisconsin holiday attraction.
Wisconsin Town Just Named One of World’s Best Travel Destinations
One very small Wisconsin town just landed on one very big list of the 50 top travel destinations in the world.
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.
15 Hilarious Things Illinois Drivers Wish Their Horn Said When They Beep It
We asked Illinois drivers, instead of the typical car horn sound, what if it delivered an audible message to the driver you're beeping at on the road?
Good News Illinois Drivers! It’s Not the Most Expensive Place to Drive
The fees for owning and driving a vehicle in Illinois are very high. What a surprise to see that Illinois is not the most expensive place for drivers.
This Illinois City Just Ranked Safest in US for Trick Or Treating
A northern Illinois city already a popular choice for families to call home just topped the list of the safest cities in the U.S. for trick-or-treaters.