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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New Illinois Law Forces Parents to Pay Their Kids for Internet Fame
In recent weeks, Illinois Governor. JB Pritzker has signed many bills into law, some are effective immediately. One new law is the first of its kind in the US.
People Leaving Illinois in Big Numbers Most Move to This Florida City
In 2022, Illinois ranked second in the nation for residents packing up and finding a new place to call home. For most Illinoisans, it's this Florida city.
Incredibly Hot and Sweaty Summer Ahead for Illinois, Experts Say
If you're wondering how many more very hot days are coming for the summer of 2023, the long-range summer forecast for Illinois is looking like a scorcher.
Wisconsin Festival Celebrating Deep Fried Cheese Curds is This Weekend
If there's any celebration you need to make sure you make it to this summer, it's this one. Nobody does cheese better than Wisconsin, especially deep-fried.
Best Time to Visit Illinois’ Tallest Waterfall, It’s Over 100 Feet Tall
There are beautiful waterfalls throughout Illinois but none like this. At over 100 feet tall, there's something uniquely picturesque about this waterfall.
80-Year-Old Wisconsin Shop is One of Best Frozen Custard Spots in America
Every dream you've ever had about delicious food and treats from an old-school American drive-in comes true in this spot.
This Wisconsin Diner Visited by Guy Fieri Named Best in the State
Fifty diners, drive-ins, and dives around the country where Guy Fieri, the Mayor of Flavortown, has visited and this tiny diner was named the best in Wisconsin.
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?
See Famous Chicago Mobster Homes on Popular Gangster Tour
There's been a lot of talk about the new Oak Park River Forest Gangster Tour featuring the homes of some of the most notorious organized crime figures.
$50M Project Will Turn Old Illinois Factory Into Cool Live Music Venue
Chicago's old Morton Salt Factory is about to come Illinois' newest live music and event space. The redevelopment plan looks amazing.