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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When The Experts Say Billions of Cicadas Will Begin to Emerge in Illinois
Illinois is abuzz with anticipation as 2 cicada broods, Brood XIII and Brood XIX, are set to emerge together after 221 years. Discover when the emergence begins.
Rockford Teacher Praised for Fun Ways She Keeps Students Engaged
Heather Hecker, a dedicated teacher at Hillman Elementary School, was named 97ZOK's Teacher of the Week for her exceptional impact on students' learning. Instructional coach Kaitlyn Speers praised her commitment to education and collaboration with colleagues.
Illinois Chicken Finger Lovers: How To Make Raising Cane’s Sauce
Anticipation builds in Rockford as Raising Canes Chicken Fingers announces a new location. Discover how to easily make their sauce at home with 4 ingredients.
[UPDATE] 5 Chain Restaurants We Want to Come to Rockford
Excitement brews in Rockford as Buona Beef, Rainbow Cone, and Raising Canes prepare to open. Residents are voicing their wishlist for other chains to open here.
Illinois Residents Say These Are 5 Best Smells Of Spring, Really?
Discover the top scents that can boost your mood this spring in Illinois. Learn how pleasant aromas trigger 'happy hormones', promoting feelings of joy and love.
Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo Adds Summer Concert Series For 90th Anniversary
Brookfield Zoo in Illinois is celebrating its 90th Anniversary with a spectacular lineup of events! From a new Ferris wheel to new exhibits, concerts and more.
Illinois Bill Could End Ridiculously High Auto Insurance Rates
Auto insurance premiums are evolving in Illinois, a new bill challenges discriminatory data use by insurers. Your driving habits could soon dictate your rates.
Popular Chicago Joint Inducted Into Vienna Beef Hot Dog Hall of Fame
Discover the iconic Chicago-style hot dog at Redhot Ranch's 35th Street Hot Dogs, a Vienna Beef Hot Dog Hall of Fame inductee. Plus, mouthwatering smash burgers.
Illinois DNR Says Popular Hiking State Park Could Get a New Name
As talks around renaming Starved Rock State Park continue, the Illinois DNR emphasizes the importance of concerns raised by Tribal Nations and Indigenous groups.
[UPDATE] Final Headliner Announced for Milwaukee’s Summerfest 2024 Lineup
The world's largest music festival in Milwaukee, Summerfest, dropped the headlining acts already booked for 2024 and JUST ANNOUNCED the final headliner.