10 Little Known Things About Me... 1. I wanted to be an Architect all through High School until I realized my Senior year there was way too much Math involved... 2. I can juggle...A bit...But I am in no way ready for Ringling Brothers! 3. I have never shaved off my mustache...Beard...Yes...Mustache...NEVER! 4. I was a Union Carpenter Apprentice, and I have built 3 houses from the ground up. 5. I starred in a Bud Light beer commercial filmed in Hollywood which aired Nationally. 6. I have been fortunate enough to have dinner with Mick Jaggar of the Rolling Stones and Donny Osmond. (Talk about a spectrum!) 7. I have built furniture like a bird cage (shaped like a circus wagon), a makeup vanity, and a dresser. 8. My Dad is my Hero, and every day it scares me how much I act, and at times, look like my father! 9. I love the theatre and have been in many productions like "Guys and Dolls," "West Side Story," "Man of La Mancha," and I even dressed as a Playboy Bunny for a lead roll! 10. I laugh out loud at every "3 Stooges" episode I watch...and I enjoy the fact that my Wife doesn't get why...
Steve Summers
Ford Ranger Recall
The Ford Motor Company has just issued a recall on nearly 391,000 Ranger pickups. But there will be more. Many more. Here's why.
Trace Adkins In A Fight
The big guy Trace Adkins recently got in a fight, but it was for a reason. Plus, why Travis Tritt really is the reason the Eagles got back together in 1994 after a 14 year separation. Find out more here.
Chicago Auto Show Is Coming
The 2016 Chicago Auto Show is coming next month to Illinois. Here are details and a car I am sure you will see there.
Top 5 Unusual Things You Can Find At Walgreens
During a recent shopping trip with my wife to Walgreens on Perryville in Rockford, I started playing one of my time killing games while waiting for a prescription . Kind of an "I-Spy" game looking for things new to me at Walgreens. Here are "five unusual things you can buy at Walgreens".
Rockford’s Christmas Tree Being Transformed Into Table
What did you do with your old, dead, dried out Christmas tree this year? The City of Rockford will be re-purposing Rockford's Downtown Christmas tree this year for charity. Details here.
Groundhogs Day Celebration In Nearby Woodstock
It all started back in 1992. The historic city of Woodstock, Illinois was treated to a visit from Hollywood. Bill Murray and many other famous actors came to the Midwest to film a movie. 24 years later, the city continues to celebrate 'Groundhogs Day' in a grand way. Here's some of the plans that start this week.
Conceal Carry Knives In Wisconsin
Wisconsin Senate has passed a bill that would allow people to carry concealed switchblades and knives of any length. Details here on the measure.
Girl Scout Cookies Are More Than A Treat
It's that time of year. Time for the annual Rock River Valley Council of Girl Scouts to sell those magically treats, cookies. Where are cookies on sale, when are they delivered, and what do Girl Scouts learn from selling cookies every year? Find out more here.
Kennedy Middle School in Rockford Awarded Funding
There will be five Illinois schools that will divide more than $20 million in federal grants over the next five years. Once of those schools is Rockford's own Kennedy Middle School. Here's why.
Concert Tours Galore
Some of your favorite stars are hitting the road in the next few fays. Here's a quick look and a picture you need to see.