WZOK-FM (Rockford, IL)

WZOK, known as 97ZOK, is a radio station that caters to the Rockford, Illinois region with a Top 40 (CHR) music format. It operates on the FM frequency of 97.5 MHz and is owned by Townsquare Media.

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#610325

United States

#159999

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#5398

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5 Things Illinois Residents Should Keep Out of the Microwave

4 days ago | 97zokonline.com | Emily Sotakoun

I'm almost 30 years old and still Google, "can this go in the microwave?" way more than I'd like to admit. Seriously, how am I old enough to pay bills and live on my own, but don't know if a plastic container can be microwaved? I will be completely honest here. One time, I put my mascara bottle in the microwave for 15 seconds to get the mascara to warm up because it was too dry and the bottle exploded. The entire microwave as covered in black mascara.
Illinois Homeowners: 5 Signs It’s Time to Remove a Tree in Your Yard

4 days ago | 97zokonline.com | Emily Sotakoun

If you're an Illinois homeowner, here are five signs it might be time to remove a tree from your yard. My parents have a ton of trees in their yard—it's basically a forest around their house. Over the years, many of the trees have started leaning and branches slowly break off onto the driveway putting their cars at risk for damage. My parents started cutting down the trees around their house that were hovering over powerlines, then any trees that had lots of dead limbs.
Why Millennium Park Is Chicago's Top Spot For Summer Picnics

5 days ago | 97zokonline.com | Steve Shannon

Where is the most beautiful picnic spot in Illinois? There is something magical about the right picnic spot. The kind of place where it feels like you're inside a painting, lush lawns, shaded trees, and a skyline that says, "This isn't lunch, it's an experience. Summer is here, which means pretending eating outside is "fun" until it hits 95 degrees and you're sweating through your fruit salad.
FDA Recall Alert: Cough Syrup Sold to Illinois Parents May Cause Infection

5 days ago | 97zokonline.com | Steve Shannon

You know that sweet little bottle of honey cough syrup you grab every time your kid starts sounding like a tiny chain smoker? Yeah... that might need to go straight in the trash. Medtech Products just issued a nationwide recall of Little Remedies Honey Cough Syrup due to bacterial contamination. The culprit? Bacillus cereus, a bacterium that can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and in high doses... yes, even death.
Illinois Residents Urged to Update Passwords After Major Breach

1 week ago | 97zokonline.com | Emily Sotakoun

Not gonna lie—this whole password breach thing has me a little freaked out because someone just tried hacking into my Facebook account this week. I got a notification that someone tried changing my Facebook password, so when I went to change it to secure my account, Facebook locked me out for four days. Four agonizing days not being able to scroll on Facebook (I know, first world problems).
Massive Crab Leg Platter in Rockford Is a Seafood Lover’s Dream

1 week ago | 97zokonline.com | Emily Sotakoun

If there's one thing I will never apologize for, it's eating crab leg in public like I'm at home eating alone. I'm going to get messy. I'm going to splash butter on my shirt. It's inevitable. I love crab legs. The butter. The lime. The work I have to put in to crack the shell—it's a whole experience I'll never get enough of. So, when I saw this restaurant in Rockford had a gigantic platter of crab legs for less than $100, I had to try it.
Why Illinois Will Feel Like a Sauna This Week—Blame the 'Heat Dome'

1 week ago | 97zokonline.com | Steve Shannon

Summer isn't easing in this year, it's cannonballing into Illinois with a brutal heat dome that's turning the Midwest into a sweaty mess. If you thought humidity couldn't get worse, wait until the Rock River starts steaming like your uncle's backyard grill. If you're anywhere in Illinois (especially near the steam bath formerly known as the Rock River), brace yourself. This weekend and beyond, temps will flirt with triple digits, and thanks to the humidity, it could feel more like 110.
Practical & Thoughtful Gifts For Graduates In Illinois

1 week ago | 97zokonline.com | Emily Sotakoun

Graduation always sneaks up so fast, and suddenly you're wondering—what the heck do I get everyone for a grad gift? You're not alone!Every time I've ever been invited to a graduation party, I always stress so hard on what to get someone. As much as they say, "oh, as long as you're there that's all that matters!" you still want to get them the best gift ever.
Illinois Gardeners: How To Know If Your Watermelon Is Ripe

1 week ago | 97zokonline.com | Emily Sotakoun

If you're a gardener—or someone who just loves to grow their own food—you know darn well there's nothing better than picking the perfect vegetable from the garden. Like, you grew that all by yourself!If you've attempted to grow watermelons in your backyard, and you think it's ready to be picked, how do you know if it's ripe enough? I'm no expert, but I was reading an article from a farmer who seemed like they knew exactly what they were talking about.
Nightmare Fuel Alert: Giant Python and Spitting Cobra Now at Field Museum

1 week ago | 97zokonline.com | Steve Shannon

If I wanted to voluntarily have a panic attack in public, I'd just climb a tall ladder while holding a snake. But since I'm not completely unhinged, I'll be outside the Field Museum this summer while my kids brave Chicago's newest exhibit: Reptiles Alive. This summer, the Field Museum in Chicago has chosen violence, scaly, slithery violence. Their new exhibit, Reptiles Alive, opens June 20 and features twenty live reptiles from around the world.