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'Fair Tax Calculator' Shows If Pritzker's Plan Saves You Money
Try this online calculator to see how Governor Pritzker's proposed graduated income tax will affect you and your family.
IL House Passed Bill That Requires LGBT History in Public Schools
The bill requires all K-12 public schools in the state of Illinois to teach LGBT history in the classroom.
Your Blood Could Win You a Trip To 'GoT' Final Season Premier
April 14th marks the beginning of the end for HBO's Game of Thrones. Would you love to attend the World Premier of the final season? Here's how.
Win a Scholarship To Attend Rockford's Rock N Roll Institute
The school that teaches kids how to master their instrument and be in a band is now offering full and partial scholarships.
7 Hilarious Tweets About Rockford Potholes
The potholes in Rockford are ridiculous. It's the same wherever you go, but Rockford Twitter users express their emotions of potholes differently.
Northern Illinois Town Among the State's Safest
SafeWise just released their 5th annual Safest Cities Report, and the place I call home, made the list.
Rockford's Pothole Problem is Partly Our Fault
This video shows exactly how these giant holes in our streets are formed. And yes, part of the blame lies in the laps of Rockford drivers.
Illinois Nurse Adopts Baby She Cared For in Pediatric ICU
If it weren't for the amazing people in pediatric & neonatal intensive care units, many of the tiniest and sickest humans would never make it home.
Spend The Day Playing With Sea Otters at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium
The Shedd Aquarium is offering a very unique opportunity with adorable sea otters and it comes with a hefty price tag.
Meet The Girl Scout Cookie Customer of Everyone's Dreams
Girl Scouts are out in full force with thousands of boxes of cookies. For these two girls, it was ALL their cookies, sold to ONE customer.
Rock River Food Truck Fest Announces Summer 2019 Event
Tell your taste buds and belly that you have fantastic plans for them this Summer. Rock River Food Truck Fest returns for a second year.
Rockton River Market Announces 2019 Summer Music Schedule
My absolute favorite place to be on Wednesday nights all summer. Sipping, shopping and swaying to great music on the Rock River.
Couple Drive Homeless Man 600 Miles To Be With Family in Illinois
His family thought he was dead. For over fifteen years, James lived on the streets of Little Rock, Arkansas. What an incredible story behind this family reunion.
RPD Explains Snow Emergency Parking But We Still Have a Question
Thank you to a pair of Rockford's finest for showing how the even/odd parking this works. But we're confused about one part.
Illinois Smokers Could Be Paying More With Proposed Tax Hike
Gov. Pritzker proposed a 32-cent hike in the state's cigarette tax yesterday. And it includes e-cigs too.
Man Creates Mona Lisa Replica in His Snow-covered Backyard
Some people see all this snow and can't wait to be in it and do something amazing. Then there's me. I watch other people do amazing things in the snow, like this guy.
Teen's Dying Wish To Go To Prom is Glamorously Granted
Harlem High School's Izzy Sotelo may not live long enough to go to her own prom. What she got was much better than any prom I've ever heard of.
Our New Teacher Of The Week Is The Answer To A Mom's Prayers
Congratulations to 97ZOK's newest Teacher Of The Week, Mrs. Dooley from South Beloit's Clark Elementary School.
How To Avoid The Valentine's Day Gift-giving Dog House
I don't care who you are, gift buying can often be a daunting task. And Valentine's Day gift buying carries the stress of higher expectations.