Emily Sotakoun

Rockford

Radio Personality at KRFO-FM (Owatonna, MN)

Radio Personality at Townsquare Media

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Alert: Watch Out for “Free Roof Inspection” Scams in Illinois

1 week ago | 97zokonline.com | Emily Sotakoun

If someone shows up to your house with a flyer for a "free roof inspection", be very cautious. Here's what you need to know. As we head into the warmer months in Illinois, more door-to-door salesmen get out and about to try and sell residents on anything and everything.
Don’t Click That Link: Tollway Scam Still Circulating in Illinois

1 week ago | 97zokonline.com | Emily Sotakoun

Can we talk about this Illinois Tollway scam that's still going around in Illinois? It's 2025, how the heck are scams still a thing? Earlier today, I got another text from a fake Illinois Tollway phone number trying to remind me that I need to pay my unpaid tolls. This is, apparently, my "final" notice before action is taken. Arrest me. Find me. Sue me. Never in my life have I heard of people getting taken in by police because they haven't paid their toll balance. Absurd.
Illinois’ Favorite Vacation Destinations Around the Country

2 weeks ago | 97zokonline.com | Emily Sotakoun

Let's be honest—we all need a dang vacation. With the weather in Illinois forever changing, sometimes a small getaway is the perfect way to reset our minds. The beach, the mountains, water views, and a change of scenery is where we love to escape to when we get time off. Personally, I love the beach. When my birthday rolls around, I always fly to Florida and sit my happy butt on white sand, listen to the waves crash, and enjoy the gorgeous sunshine beating down on me.
12 Strangest Roadside Attractions in Illinois You Must See

2 weeks ago | 97zokonline.com | Emily Sotakoun

If you've ever driven through Illinois and thought, "what is that on the side of the road?" —you're not alone! It gets weird in this state. Illinois is full of interesting, unique, and head-scratching roadside attractions. From giant statues to tiny jail cells, to the world's largest catsup bottle, a drive through Illinois isn't always cornfields and wind turbines!Every single one of these roadside attractions has a story.
To the Woman at Rockford’s Post Office - You Truly Made My Day

2 weeks ago | 97zokonline.com | Emily Sotakoun

Running my TikTok Shop means I spend a lot of time in and out of the Post Office in downtown Rockford. I've started making mystery jewelry jars and selling them on my TikTok Shop to make a little extra money in my free time, it's such a fun hobby! Well, the first few orders I decided to get creative and deck out the mailer boxes with stickers of cats, flowers, and funky mushrooms.
9 Essential Stops for Your Caffeine Fix

2 weeks ago | 97zokonline.com | Emily Sotakoun

It's that time of year again—the Rockford Coffee Crawl is back!If you're like a lot of people in Rockford and can't start your day without a cup (or two) of coffee, you will be so excited to hear this weekend is dedicated to YOU. Yes, you. Not only will you get to sip on some of the best brews in town, but you'll also be supporting local coffee shops that keep our community thriving.
Spring Breakups: Why Most Illinois Relationships End in April

2 weeks ago | 97zokonline.com | Emily Sotakoun

Spring break-ups are an interesting phenomenon. As we shake off the winter blues, there's more we leave behind than just the cold weather, relationships start to slowly unravel. It's almost as if the colder months keep up glued at the hip with another person. Then, when the sun comes out, so do the reasons for going your separate ways. I read that most couples in the Midwest, including Illinois, tend to break up the most nearing the end of April.
To the Stranger Who Reached for My Hand at a Rockford Bar

2 weeks ago | 97zokonline.com | Emily Sotakoun

Here's the deal: I didn't want to touch your hand. It's that simple!A lot of people will say, "well, don't go to the bar if you don't want people to bother you." Sure, I get that. The thing is, I'm allowed to have boundaries. I'm allowed to say no. I'm allowed to go to a public place and reject unsolicited interactions. When strangers approach me and have expectations, don't be surprised when it doesn't go as planned! We don't know each other and I'm a very cautious person.
Frito-Lay Recalls Tostitos Chips in 13 States, Including Illinois

2 weeks ago | 97zokonline.com | Emily Sotakoun

Frito-Lay has issued a major recall over select Tostitos Cantina Tradition Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips over undeclared allergens. Nothing like enjoying your favorite chips and you get an instant allergic reaction, right? If you've purchased any kind of Tostitos chips lately, you might want to keep reading to see what products you need to check for this recall. Better safe than sorry!In thirteen states, including Illinois, there's a recall from Frito-Lay that affects fewer than 1,300 bags.
$349 Million Mega Millions Jackpot In Illinois Still Unclaimed

2 weeks ago | 97zokonline.com | Emily Sotakoun

A $349 million Mega Millions lottery winner still remains unidentified after buying the ticket in Cortland, Illinois a little over a week ago. The lucky ticket holder matched all five numbers: 1, 5, 17, 39, 62, and the Megaplier: 8. At this time, nobody has come forward to claim the prize, but that's not unusual to hear.