CanvaAn Illinois town just decided to change Halloween as they see it.For thousands of years, Halloween has been celebrated on October 31.It's not one of those rotating days of the year like Thanksgiving or Memorial Day. We have a vague idea when those holidays pop up but not Halloween. It's the same day every year.Some years it's more convenient for trick-or-treaters and their parents, and some years it's not. Apparently, Halloween on Tuesday is just too much so that means things are going to change.One small Illinois town, Pecatonica, has already made the shift to Sunday,...…CanvaAn Illinois town just decided to change Halloween as they see it.For thousands of years, Halloween has been celebrated on October 31.It's not one of those rotating days of the year like Thanksgiving or Memorial Day. We have a vague idea when those holidays pop up but not Halloween. It's the same day every year.Some years it's more convenient for trick-or-treaters and their parents, and some years it's not. Apparently, Halloween on Tuesday is just too much so that means things are going to change.One small Illinois town, Pecatonica, has already made the shift to Sunday,...WW…

Photo by Kenny Eliason on UnsplashEducators are an integral part of our community and the upbringing of our future. Here at 97ZOK, we're happy to provide our teachers with a gift of gratitude.  All you need to do is nominate the most deserving teacher in your child's life.Take a few minutes to go the extra mile and fill out the form below for that special teacher to become 'Teacher of the Week'.Each week, one lucky teacher will be selected at random to win a cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes and a gift card to WM DaySpa Salon.It's as easy as one, two, and three, fill out the form...…Photo by Kenny Eliason on UnsplashEducators are an integral part of our community and the upbringing of our future. Here at 97ZOK, we're happy to provide our teachers with a gift of gratitude.  All you need to do is nominate the most deserving teacher in your child's life.Take a few minutes to go the extra mile and fill out the form below for that special teacher to become 'Teacher of the Week'.Each week, one lucky teacher will be selected at random to win a cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes and a gift card to WM DaySpa Salon.It's as easy as one, two, and three, fill out the form...WW…

Listed by Keith Goad • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices ChicagoYou won't believe what surprises await you when taking a peek at this 9,000-square-foot, 5-bedroom Victorian mansion in Lexington, Illinois.This is without a doubt the most unique real estate listing I've seen in a while. This is far from an ordinary 'mansion for sale' listing.Here's something truly out of the ordinary. An Extraordinary offering of historical magnificence. This impeccably restored 1898 Victorian residence stands as a testament to timeless elegance and contemporary living.This 125-year-old home features over 9,000...…Listed by Keith Goad • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices ChicagoYou won't believe what surprises await you when taking a peek at this 9,000-square-foot, 5-bedroom Victorian mansion in Lexington, Illinois.This is without a doubt the most unique real estate listing I've seen in a while. This is far from an ordinary 'mansion for sale' listing.Here's something truly out of the ordinary. An Extraordinary offering of historical magnificence. This impeccably restored 1898 Victorian residence stands as a testament to timeless elegance and contemporary living.This 125-year-old home features over 9,000...WW…

CanvaBack in the day, running errands with Mom and Dad wasn't so bad if they included a stop at your favorite Rockford area store. These were the stores we loved.How many glorious hours did you spend in a department store looking at all the toys you hoped you got for Christmas?How many weekends did you spend in the record store listening to music? Dreaming about how great an athlete you'd be if you could just have all that brand-new gear in the sporting goods section.So many different store brands are wrapped into some of our core childhood memories. We asked which...…CanvaBack in the day, running errands with Mom and Dad wasn't so bad if they included a stop at your favorite Rockford area store. These were the stores we loved.How many glorious hours did you spend in a department store looking at all the toys you hoped you got for Christmas?How many weekends did you spend in the record store listening to music? Dreaming about how great an athlete you'd be if you could just have all that brand-new gear in the sporting goods section.So many different store brands are wrapped into some of our core childhood memories. We asked which...WW…

iStock via Getty ImagesMost of us only think about pumpkins in the fall, but some farmers spend all year working on their pumpkins, including Theresa who just won third place in the giant pumpkin contest. From December until about August I don't think about pumpkins much at all. Maybe if I'm looking through my Christmas decorations and accidentally tumble upon a Halloween item, or if I'm playing with one of my nieces or nephews and they want to read a Halloween book, but usually pumpkins are a three month thought.That's not true for everyone, especially Theresa Miller, who just won...…iStock via Getty ImagesMost of us only think about pumpkins in the fall, but some farmers spend all year working on their pumpkins, including Theresa who just won third place in the giant pumpkin contest. From December until about August I don't think about pumpkins much at all. Maybe if I'm looking through my Christmas decorations and accidentally tumble upon a Halloween item, or if I'm playing with one of my nieces or nephews and they want to read a Halloween book, but usually pumpkins are a three month thought.That's not true for everyone, especially Theresa Miller, who just won...WW…

CanvaFall seems to be the season most of us think we'll start exercising to lose the summer excess but hold on, not so fast. You have to get a sack of donuts first.I am a lifelong apple cider donut lover and I'm being 100% honest when I say I have never had a bad cider donut. Never. I've had some that were better than others, but they were all delicious, and are welcome in my belly at any time.I've got a house full of people who are quite excited about heading out and getting some warm cider donuts. It never really seems quite like fall until you visit an orchard and fill a basket with...…CanvaFall seems to be the season most of us think we'll start exercising to lose the summer excess but hold on, not so fast. You have to get a sack of donuts first.I am a lifelong apple cider donut lover and I'm being 100% honest when I say I have never had a bad cider donut. Never. I've had some that were better than others, but they were all delicious, and are welcome in my belly at any time.I've got a house full of people who are quite excited about heading out and getting some warm cider donuts. It never really seems quite like fall until you visit an orchard and fill a basket with...WW…