Hi, I'm Mandy James. I'm a proverbial Midwestern girl that was born and raised in Minnesota don't chya know, but thanks to radio, I now call Illinois home. I fell in love with radio at a very young age; my career actually began when I was just 5 years old. I would walk around my grandma's house, pretending to be a DJ while interviewing people with her curling iron. Shortly after I turned 6, I decided to take a 24-year hiatus to get my act together and finally landed my first real job in radio as a polka DJ when I was 30. After spinning records and reading farm news for 5 years, I finally ended up here, in Rockford, where I enjoy doing things such as taking long naps on the couch, eating carbs and watching Netflix. Sometimes I like to do all three at the same time. I also love waking up with you every weekday morning on the Steve Shannon Show from 5:30 to 10 a.m. Thank you for making me part of your day.
Mandy James
Support Special Olympics Illinois With ‘Cop on a Rooftop’ This Friday
Local law enforcement officers invite you to Dunkin' Donuts this Friday to support the Special Olympics of Illinois.
Michigan Kid Photobombs Parent’s Proposal in the Worst Way
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Brew Fitness Is The Newest Workout Craze that Needs to Come to Rockford
There's a new gym about an hour away that needs to find a new home in Rockford.
Illinois’ Poorest Town is Also the Poorest in The United States
We all have that one person in our lives- you know who they are, the person who loves to complain about how much it basically sucks to live in Rockford.
There's nothing to do, there's too much crime, property taxes are too high, there's never any good concerts that come through town, and don't even get them started on road conditions or say the word pothole...
Rockford’s Laurent House to Be Featured on New Frank Lloyd Wright Trail
Illinois' new Frank Lloyd Wright trail will feature homes in Rockford and Belvidere.
Rockford Drivers Could Soon Register Cars Every Two Years Instead of One
Two bills have advanced to the general assembly, requesting that Illinois drivers have the option of registering their cars every two years instead of one.
Can You Spot All The Ticks On This Poppy Seed Muffin?
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Rockford Teacher Appreciation Week Deals and Freebies
These are the best freebies and deals for teacher appreciation week.