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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#627910

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#147705

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#5137

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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.
This Milwaukee-Area Joint Just Swept Best Burger and Ice Cream in Wisconsin

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.
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.
Take Your Babies to See All The New Babies at Brookfield Zoo

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.
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.