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
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.
Illinois Peeps Say These are 7 Best Thanksgiving Movies
When someone says there aren't really any Thanksgiving movies, break out this list. Then grab the remote and a plate of leftovers and hit the couch.
Buck Busts Through Beloit Noodles & Company Window with 65 Kids Inside
Lunchtime was interrupted at Noodles & Company on Milwaukee Road in Beloit, WI Tuesday when a deer jumped through the front window and ran into the kitchen.
One Illinois Park Makes List of Best US Destinations for Fall Colors
From southern California to Maine, the 15 spots in America where the fall colors are most breathtaking. We're lucky one of those spots is this Illinois park.
12 Things People of Illinois Hate About Illinois
We are Illinoisans. We may give each other the stink eye for various reasons, but I think we are all together on hating these things about Illinois.
5 Most Popular Apple Cider Donut Orchard Trips in Illinois
Fall seems to be the season most of us think we'll start exercising to lose the summer excess but hold on, not so fast. You have to get a sack of donuts first.
2 Most Common Causes of Traffic Deaths in Illinois and Wisconsin
Excluding colliding with other vehicles or pedestrians, most fatal crashes in Illinois and Wisconsin involve just two things, as do the rest of the country.
Wisconsin, Watch Your Mail for a Diamond Ring, Take Action it’s a Scam
There's a package in your mail, you didn't order it, it says it's free. It's a diamond ring. IT'S A SCAM. Here's what people in Wisconsin need to know about it.
The 4 Wisconsin Restaurants Guy Fieri Visited on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives
Plan your visit to one of the four Wisconsin food joints that were visited by the Mayor of Flavortown, Guy FIeri, on his show Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives.
Six Area Codes You Should ‘Never’ Answer if You Live in Illinois
If you live in Illinois and you see one of these area codes pop up on your phone you should never answer the call.