Steve Shannon

1 week ago | 97zokonline.com | Steve Shannon

You could waste hours arguing about where to get Wisconsin's best burger—or you could just trust the people who obsessively rate everything on Yelp. And now, thanks to Travel + Leisure, we know that the same place also serves the best ice cream in the state. Kopp's Frozen Custard via Facebook, CanvaThere's something magical about a perfect cheeseburger. It's juicy, cheesy, and if you're lucky, as big as your head.

2 weeks ago | 97zokonline.com | Steve Shannon

Got baby fever? Brookfield Zoo sure does—because this spring, the place is overflowing with adorable new arrivals, many of them from endangered species. Translation: you now have the perfect excuse to take a trip to Brookfield Zoo. Autism Speaks Light It Up Blue - Zoos Go Blue at Brookfield ZooPack up the car, the baby boom at Brookfield is totally worth the trip.

2 weeks ago | 97zokonline.com | Steve Shannon

For decades, the Ivy League was the gold standard. But times are changing—and fast. Employers are rethinking old assumptions, and students (and their families) are looking for colleges that deliver more than just a fancy crest on a sweater. 👇🏾 LOOK: Best colleges in Illinois👇🏾Forbes just released its second annual list of the "New Ivies" and 20 universities (10 public, 10 private) that are redefining what it means to be prestigious.

2 weeks ago | 97zokonline.com | Steve Shannon

Discover how this Rockford teacher's unique teaching style made her the 'Teacher of the Week'—and what her husband thinks about it. 👇🏾20 Hidden Gem Spots from Across Illinois You Must Visit👇🏾Congratulations to Bianca Sutherland from St. Rita Catholic Grade School in Rockford, IllinoisJoe Sutherland nominated Bianca, he writes,Kind, understanding, respectful, patient, helpful, loving, creative, and a great baker are just many words that describe Mrs. Bianca Sutherland.

2 weeks ago | 97zokonline.com | Steve Shannon

Opening series at Wrigley Field and... I’m not there. No smells of grilled onions wafting through Gallagher Way. No overpriced beer in a plastic cup. But then I found it. A live video feed that points right at Wrigley Field’s iconic red sign like it knows what I need. I'm talking nonstop, real-time views of the Friendly Confines, with fans walking up to the gates, soaking in the vibes, and yes—probably already yelling about who should be batting cleanup.