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Join The X Brotherhood... Win a Hat!

May 21, 2019 @ 10:36 am

Be a part of The X Brotherhood! You’ll get a special heads-up notifications by email of contests and promotions we’re planning, special offers, and...

HIT IT OR QUIT IT? Slipknot - Unsainted

May 17, 2019 @ 2:15 pm

HIT IT OR QUIT IT? DIAMANTE – Haunted Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT...

2019 Rock River Anything That Floats Raft Race Details

May 17, 2019 @ 11:23 am

The Rock River Anything That Floats Race has finalized and announced the 2019 race date: Sunday, August 18, 2019. Registration for the event begins Thursday, January 17 at...

HIT IT OR QUIT IT? DIAMANTE - Haunted

May 10, 2019 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following...

HIT IT OR QUIT IT? Sum 41 - Out For Blood

May 3, 2019 @ 2:15 pm

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday at...

Student/Athlete of the Week: Hononegah's Hannah Haefner

May 2, 2019 @ 2:40 pm

This week’s winner of the Sportsfan 1330 Student/Athlete of the Week Award, brought to you by Forest City Dental, is Hononegah senior Hannah Haefner....

NIU Hall Of Fame Class Includes Rockford's Raymond

April 29, 2019 @ 2:46 pm

Former Rockford Lutheran standout basketball player Stephanie Raymond is among the athletes who will be inducted in the the Northern Illinois University Athletics Hall...

HIT IT or QUIT IT? Grandson - Blood // Water

April 26, 2019 @ 2:15 am

Should we Hit it? Or Quit it? You decide. If the song below get’s more HIT IT votes, we’ll play it the following Friday at...

IceHogs' Coach King Looses 'Interim' Tag

April 25, 2019 @ 5:01 pm

The Chicago Blackhawks named Derek King head coach of the Rockford IceHogs. In addition, Anders Sörensen received a multi-year contract extension to remain an...

Sneak Peek at the Art Coming to Downtown Rockford in May [PHOTOS]

April 24, 2019 @ 7:20 am

Rockford, we are in for a TREAT! Take a look at the incredible art that will be gracing the streets of downtown Rockford....

Rockford: Don't Beg Customers For Money, Do THIS Instead

April 4, 2019 @ 11:43 am

Happy Wok on 11th Street is giving me all the feels and I just can’t help myself....

8 New Stateline Restaurants to Try In 2019

February 28, 2019 @ 10:14 am

As Chris Farley would say, ‘lay off me, I’m starving!” These 8 restaurants either just opened, or are coming to a town near you...

The X Presents: A Midsummer's Nightmare with Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson

February 19, 2019 @ 10:18 am

104.9 The X Presents: A Midsummer’s Nightmare featuring Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson!...

'Zombie Deer' Run Wild in Winnebago and Boone Counties

February 14, 2019 @ 5:42 am

According to the CDC, we now have to watch out for Zombie Deer. For the love of everything holy, don’t eat it either....

2nd Annual St. Patrick's Day .1K Run

February 11, 2019 @ 8:11 am

It’s baaaccckkk… the 2nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day .1K Run/Walk to benefit Rock House Kids....

Which 104.9 The X DJ are You?

February 4, 2019 @ 12:37 pm

Take the quiz and find out!...

Full List of X Presents Shows at The Apollo Theatre 2019

January 22, 2019 @ 8:20 am

2019 is going to ROCK at The Apollo Theatre in Belvidere. ...

8 New Illinois Laws You Should Know Heading Into 2019

December 12, 2018 @ 7:19 am

If you are a nursing mother, an employee, a parent, divorced, or drive in Illinois, you should be aware of the law changes coming...

Rockford's Largest Buy, Sell, Trade and Automobile Page: The Price Is Wrong 12-4...

December 4, 2018 @ 7:52 am

Here are the items up for bid from ‘Rockford’s Largest Buy, Sell, Trade & Automobiles’ Facebook Page on this week’s The Price is Wrong. Each week...

The Price Is Wrong 12/4/18

Byron High School Football Players Suspended for Oreo Run

December 4, 2018 @ 7:32 am

The last thing I thought I would read today: local football players were running naked across a football field while holding Oreo cookies in...

X-Mas Evening 2018 Artist: Dubé

November 29, 2018 @ 8:40 am

Dubé will be a part of our holiday concert, X-Mas Evening at The Apollo Theatre in Belvidere on December 7th....

Rockford Buy, Sell, Trade & Automobiles: The Price Is Wrong! 11/28/18

November 28, 2018 @ 7:45 am

Here are the items up for bid from ‘Rockford Buy, Sell, Trade & Automobiles’ Facebook Page on this week’s The Price is Wrong....

X-Mas Evening 2018 Artist: Spirit Animal

November 20, 2018 @ 9:12 am

Spirit Animal will be a part of our holiday concert, X-Mas Evening at The Apollo Theatre in Belvidere on December 7th....

Rockford Buy, Sell, Trade & Automobiles: The Price Is Wrong!

November 20, 2018 @ 7:36 am

Here are the items up for bid from ‘Rockford Buy, Sell, Trade & Automobiles’ Facebook Page on this week’s The Price is Wrong....

The Price is Wrong, 11-20-18

Pick 6 - Submit Your 6 Now

November 13, 2018 @ 12:18 pm

6 songs, one theme, weeknights with Jackson at 6 p.m....

X-Mas Evening 2018 Artist: September Mourning

November 13, 2018 @ 6:56 am

September Mourning will be part of our holiday concert, X-Mas Evening at The Apollo Theatre in Belvidere on December 7th....

Swimmer Gander Makes Harlem History

November 8, 2018 @ 12:39 pm

Harlem senior swimmer Rachel Gander – with a some help from her teammates – set a new benchmark for success in the Huskies’ swimming...

Man of 10,000 Sound Effects, Michael Winslow [INTERVIEW]

November 8, 2018 @ 10:21 am

He’s a comedian, actor, The Man of 10,000 Sound Effects and a guest on The Morning X with Lori and Kev....

King To Coach 'Hogs; Colliton Takes Over Blackhawks

November 6, 2018 @ 11:21 am

Despite his age (33) and experience (1-plus years at the pro hockey level), Rockford IceHogs Coach Jeremy Colliton was promoted to head coach of...

Harlem Football Coach Morrow Resigns

November 1, 2018 @ 12:32 pm

Jim Morrow, the longest tenured football coach in the NIC-10, announced his resignation after 15 years....

Rockford Radio Station Haunted by Ghost [VIDEO PROOF]

October 31, 2018 @ 12:36 pm

Today on The Morning X, Lori and Kev welcomed In The Dark Paranormal Investigations into the studio....

Feed The Need Food Drive 2018

October 30, 2018 @ 12:26 pm

Together with the Salvation Army, 104.9 The X needs your help to ‘Feed the Need’ this holiday season!...

Prep Spotlight: Lutheran's Christian Bonacquisti

October 26, 2018 @ 9:26 am

This week, Prep Spotlight shines on Lutheran senior linebacker Christian Bonacquisti, who sits third in the nation in total tackles after leading the nation...

2018 Stateline Area Trick Or Treating Times

October 23, 2018 @ 8:26 am

“Trick or Treat!” Here are the local trick or treating times for the Stateline area....

The Morning X Find Halloween Costumes at Goodwill [VIDEO]

October 2, 2018 @ 10:28 am

Lori and Kev took a stroll to Goodwill on E. State Street to find their Halloween Costumes for the big event on October 17th....

Prep Spotlight: North Volleyball's BrookeLyn Messenger

September 28, 2018 @ 11:36 am

BrookeLyn Messenger is having another great season as an outside hitter for defending NIC-10 champion Belvedere North. And she hopes to keep her volleyball...

What Happened to Brock? [MOVIE TRAILER]

September 25, 2018 @ 11:51 am

Brock had an afternoon of one too many discount hot dogs and has yet to return to work. So, where is he?...

The Morning X Interviews Al Pitrelli of Trans-Siberian Orchestra

September 14, 2018 @ 8:09 am

Good friend of the show, Al Pitrelli of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, joins The Morning X....

The Morning X Chats with Local Author Gary Hill

September 10, 2018 @ 12:55 pm

Lori and Kev sat down with local author, Gary Hill....

You Could Hang with Dustin Diamond on Set of His Next Commercial

September 7, 2018 @ 10:36 am

Dustin Diamond stars in hilarious Insurance King commercials, now you have a chance to go behind the scenes of the castle and watch a...

Prep Spotlight: Rockford Christian's Max Cincinnati

September 7, 2018 @ 8:55 am

This week’s Prep Spotlight shines on Rockford Christian senior soccer player Max Cincinnati. Max has been a scoring machine for the Royal Lions, with...

X Presents: From Ashes to New with Special Guests Badflower

August 8, 2018 @ 12:00 pm

104.9 The X Presents: From Ashes to New with Special Guest Badflower at The Apollo Theatre AC in Belvidere. ...

New Restaurant Open in Downtown Rockford

July 25, 2018 @ 9:00 am

Calling all sushi, ramen and poke bowl lovers, Omakase is now open in downtown Rockford!...

X Real Rock Fest Captured by YOU! [PHOTOS]

July 17, 2018 @ 12:35 pm

On July 15, 2018, X Real Rock Fest welcomed Genotype, Vyces, Wayland, Powerman 500, Fozzy and 10 Years to The Apollo Theatre in Belvidere....

5 Planets Visible in Stateline Sky

July 17, 2018 @ 6:59 am

Keep your eyes to the skies in the evening, you can see Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn and Venus!...

Rockton Police Department "Dance For Donuts" [VIDEO]

July 16, 2018 @ 5:52 am

The latest social media trend highlights officers’ lip syncing and dance moves....

You Can Hold Kangaroos in Rockford on Tuesday

July 12, 2018 @ 9:45 am

A trip to a local grocery store will end with you snuggling a furry, real life, kangaroo. OMG!...

Loves Park Family Rescue Baby Ducks From Sewer [VIDEOS]

July 9, 2018 @ 6:13 am

Jason and Crystal Carmen, along with their girls, rescued baby ducks from a sewer drain at Target in Machesney Park....

Giant Shopping Cart Spotted on I-39 [VIDEO]

July 2, 2018 @ 6:30 am

A shopping cart, monstrous in size, was spotted cruising down I-39....

Oregon Native's Film "Unconditional" Streaming on Amazon

June 28, 2018 @ 11:57 am

Braden Barton, from Oregon, wrote and directed a feature-length film called Unconditional that is now streaming on Amazon....

XCursion 3 to Godsmack & Shinedown

June 22, 2018 @ 10:12 am

Join Kev from The Morning X on the bus to Tinley Park to see Godsmack and Shinedown on July 27th!...

Beloit Guitar Shop Robbed, Needs Your Help

June 20, 2018 @ 6:07 am

Paradise Guitars, on Inman Parkway in Beloit, Wisconsin, was robbed Tuesday early morning. ...

Local Heroes Rescue Elderly Man From Flooding Car [VIDEO]

June 19, 2018 @ 5:30 am

This video will restore your faith in humanity. Mark Pickett and Ryan Craig are heroes....

Cast Your Vote For Rockford's City Flag

June 15, 2018 @ 9:47 am

Rockford is finally getting it’s own flag, but first, you need to cast your vote on which flag you like the best....

Rock N' Roll Institute Coming to Rockford

June 14, 2018 @ 10:59 am

Child or Adult, it doesn’t matter. Let your musician flag fly at The Rock N’ Roll Institute, coming to Rockford!...

Documentary Filmed in Rockford on Hulu

June 8, 2018 @ 5:57 am

Minding the Gap is a story of two skateboarders who run into unexpected challenges and are forced to grow up....

How to Celebrate The Rockford Peaches This Weekend

May 31, 2018 @ 6:33 am

It’s the 75th Anniversary of the Rockford Peaches and Rockford is celebrating in a BIG way!...

Auburn High School For Sale [LISTING]

May 24, 2018 @ 6:40 am

The Class of 2018 has pulled an epic prank, by listing Auburn High School on Craigslist for sale....

WXRX Playlist

May 23, 2018 @ 11:37 am

Enjoy the interactive playlist! See what we have played within the past 30 days, find your favorite songs and more....

Sevendust at Apollo Theater [PHOTOS]

May 23, 2018 @ 11:06 am

It was another perfect Sunday at The Apollo Theatre in Belvidere on May 20, 2018....

Rockford's East High School Plays LimeBike Prank

May 22, 2018 @ 6:47 am

If you are looking for a LimeBike, East High School’s parking lot is full of them....

Spring Fling Captured by YOU! [PHOTOS]

May 18, 2018 @ 8:21 am

May 16, 2018 will be forever embedded in our minds as one of the best shows Rockford has ever seen....

The Morning X Interviews Halestorm

May 17, 2018 @ 7:13 am

There was a freaking HALESTORM in Rockford last night....

Relive The Magic of The 2018, X200 [VIDEO]

May 9, 2018 @ 8:11 am

Sunday, April 29th was the rescheduled date for The X200 at The Rockford Speedway. Kev and I were on hand to celebrate, what should...

6 Things You Will See at The BMO on May 16th

May 8, 2018 @ 10:09 am

A trip to The BMO Harris Bank Center on May 16th, may result in loud music, good times and many memories made....

Halestorm Has a Special Message for Rockford

May 3, 2018 @ 5:59 am

104.9 The X is so excited to bring Halestorm, In This Moment, New Years Day and local rockers and winner of The Big...