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.
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.
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.
97ZOk's Teacher of the Week, inspired by her teacher in the 5th grade, brings a happy heart into her classroom every day and extends that spirit in service to her students' entire families.
The tragedy that shocked Rockford, 18-year-old Jason Jenkins dies in a racially motivated stabbing. A college GoFundMe has been started for Jason's twin, Jasper.