Steve Shannon

1 week ago | 97zokonline.com | Steve Shannon

Illinois lawmakers just passed a new bill that could change the way firearms are stored in homes across the state. Here's what Senate Bill 8 means for gun owners, families, and anyone concerned about safety. A new bill aimed at keeping firearms out of the hands of children and at-risk individuals has passed the Illinois General Assembly and is now waiting for Governor Pritzker's signature. Senate Bill 8 (SB8) would expand current safe-storage laws for gun owners in the state.

1 week ago | 97zokonline.com | Steve Shannon

A heartfelt nomination shines a light on Mrs. Morrall, a teacher whose passion transforms learning into an adventure for her students. MORE: My Kids Demand We Go to Illinois’ Largest Water Park—Am I Ready? Congratulations to Mrs. Morrall from St. Bridget Catholic School in Loves Park, IllinoisTara Holycross nominated Mrs. Morrall, she writes,Mrs. Morrall is my daughter’s 1st grade teacher at St. Bridget School. Mrs. Morrall raises the bar for what a teacher should be.

1 week ago | 97zokonline.com | Steve Shannon

Sometimes it's nice to see your home state get a little national love. According to U.S. News & World Report, Wisconsin just landed nine cities on the 2025-2026 list of the Best Places to Live in the U.S.To build the list, U.S. News analyzed 859 cities, the biggest sample yet, using data on quality of life, job market, value, net migrations, and how badly people want to live there. It's not just about pretty parks and low rent (though those help); it's about long-term livability.

1 week ago | 97zokonline.com | Steve Shannon

Summerfest might get all the hype, but the real music marathon stretches way beyond those three weekends. Milwaukee's Maier Festival Park is locked and loaded with can't-miss shows from May through October. The 2025 Milwaukee concert season launches hard and loud on May 31st with Sessanta, featuring Primus, Puscifer, and A Perfect Circle. All three are fronted by the legendary Maynard James Keenan, so yeah, this one's going to be weird, wonderful, and worth it.

1 week ago | 97zokonline.com | Steve Shannon

If your phone just lit up with a terrifying text from the "Illinois State Department of Motor Vehicles," take a deep breath; it's a scam. In fact, there is only one real text you'll ever get from the DMV. Scammers are sending fake text messages that claim your vehicle registration or driver's license is about to be suspended. The message might look official, but it's just phishing for your personal or financial info. Even worse?