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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BIG MONEY! These Are 6 Richest Families In Wisconsin
Across the U.S., no family is wealthier than the Walton family, related to Walmart founders Sam and Bud Walton. Discover what Wisconsin families have amassed the biggest fortunes in America's dairyland.
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.
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.
5 Illinois Restaurant Meals Worth Every Mile of the Drive to Eat
A survey found that we would drive many miles just to eat our favorite food. We found 5 Illinois restaurant meals worth every mile of that drive.
Mom Finds Snakes While Staying at Wisconsin Hotel with 4-Year-Old
A mom traveling with her 4-year-old son had an encounter with some unwanted guests while staying at a Wisconsin hotel. Snakes in the pool and hot tub.
Travel Expert Dubs Wisconsin Airbnb Rental “Perfect Midwest Getaway”
A "masterpiece", "iconic architecture", "dream house", and "perfect Midwest getaway. Those are all things that have been said about this Wisconsin rental home.
Wisconsin’s Favorite Haunted Attraction is One Hour of Sheer Terror
Instead of a dark building, this Milwaukee, Wisconsin haunted attraction is completely outdoors. 45 acres of unimaginable scares. Could you do it?
Study Says There’s No Worse Place To Live in Wisconsin Than This Town
Another study puts this city at the bottom of the list of places to live in Wisconsin. Property values are low and 25% of residents live below the poverty line.
Beautiful Wisconsin Lake Town is Home To One of Best Fall Hikes
There are many great reasons to visit this picturesque Wisconsin lake town in the summer, but one of its finest features really shines in the fall months.
Wisconsin’s Richest Person Worth Over $19B Lives in the Shadows
We may save big money when we shop in the stores he founded and owns, but Wisconsin's richest billionaire is making even bigger money. An awful lot of it.