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 Doc’s Honest Advice on When Kids Should Play Tackle Football
When is the best age for kids to start playing tackle football? One NFL Hall of Fame quarterback says it's 14, and one Rockford pediatrician disagrees.
Guess Who Tops The 5 Most Popular Athletes from Illinois List?
All the online and social media activity has been calculated and it's a far-and-away winner for the top spot of the most popular athlete from Illinois list.
Chicago Cubs Celebrate Beverage’s Return to Wrigley with Epic Sing-a-long Ad
When Chicago Cubs baseball returns to the friendly confines of Wrigley Field for the 2023 season, a fan-favorite beverage will be returning, too.
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?
Popular McDonald’s Michael ‘McJordan’ Burger from the 90s Recipe Hack
I just learned how to make the Michael Jordan 'McJordan' burger from 1992, thanks to this hack. It was only available in Chicago for a short time, until now.
California Broadcaster Got Roughed Up Bad at Milwaukee Brewers Game
Sometimes you really need to know your limits. It also doesn't hurt to remember that if you're not from around here, you should let the locals handle it. Ouch!
Illinois is Home To One of Wildest Mini Golf Courses in the World
There's a mini golf course just over one hour from Rockford know as the most difficult and challenging courses in the world. You won't believe the obstacles.
5 Surprising Post-Covid Changes to Cubs Games at Wrigley Field
Besides getting my COVID-19 vaccine, nothing has made me feel like the pandemic is behind us like the experience I just had at Wrigley Field.
Cubs’ Craig Kimbrel ‘Grow a Beard Night’ Giveaway at Wrigley Field
Chicago Cubs pitcher Craig Kimbrel has been the stuff of dreams for fans, this season. The team is about to honor him with a special game-night promotion.
Cubs Fan in Bleachers Texting and Unaware of Approaching Baseball
Nothing quite like the bleachers at Wrigley Field. It's an 'anything goes' kind of experience. You just never know what you'll see... or NOT see.