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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3 Reasons Illinois Dubbed ‘Most Hated’ State in America
Discover the surprising results of a study ranking Illinois as the most hated state in America. You'll also see the three factors that contributed to it.
2 Places in Wisconsin Make Top 10 Cities with Best Quality of Life List
US News & World Report identified the country's most "livable" cities. Two of those cities offering a high quality oof life are in the state of Wisconsin.
2 More Big Concerts Added to Chicago’s Wrigley Field This Summer
The Chicago Cubs just announced two more shows for the summer of 2024 inside the friendly confines of the iconic Wrigley Field and outdoor concert venue.
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.
Cave-in-Rock Illinois the Hideout For America’s First Serial Killers
Their murders were violent and numerous and seemingly without motive. Take a look inside the infamous Harpe Brothers' Illinois hideout.
Most Popular Doughnut Shop In US Is Finally In Illinois
The quirky and extremely creative doughnut shop that started in Portland, Oregon, and expanded nationwide, is now open in Chicago. Take a look.
Illinois is Only State in US with This Mandatory Driving Test
The day is coming for you, for all of us, when we MUST take this mandatory road test to keep our driver's license. Illinois is the only state with this requirement.
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.
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.
You Know You’re From The Midwest if You Wear This
People who don't live in the Midwest don't understand the things we do to stay warm. This outfit is saying you're from the Midwest without actually saying it.