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Catching up with Joseph Zakrzewski, Voice of the IceHogs

April 3, 2020 @ 3:55 pm

This weekend, you can relieve Classic IceHogs Games against the Chicago Wolves (tonight at 7, “Hockey Fights Cancer Night”) and Milwaukee Admirals (tomorrow at...

Catching up with Joseph Zakrzewski, Voice of ...

Interviews

HIT IT or QUIT IT Common War - Buried at Sea

April 3, 2020 @ 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...

John Huddleston of Upstaging Inc in Sycamore joins The Morning X

April 3, 2020 @ 10:11 am

Upstaging Inc. is a company that does event production in Sycamore, but they’ve shifted operations to help out with the COVID-19 Pandemic response. Kev...

John Huddleston of Upstaging Inc in Sycamore ...

The Morning X Podcast

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara updates us on COVID-19

April 2, 2020 @ 6:49 pm

Mayor Tom McNamara joined Steve Summers, host of ‘This Week in the Stateline.’ Catch the full show on Sunday morning at 6....

Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara updates us on COV...

Saturday Sanitarium with Metallica

April 2, 2020 @ 5:22 pm

Metallica’s taking over weekends on The X! To help make the quarantine a little easier you can catch a live show from Metallica’s archive...

Jason Greenspan From National Ball Check Day on The Morning X

April 2, 2020 @ 7:45 am

Jason Greenspan is one of the guys behind “National Ball Check Day” a social media campaign designed to help raise awareness of testicular cancer....

Jason Greenspan From National Ball Check Day ...

The Morning X Podcast

Celebrity Dump 03-30-20

March 30, 2020 @ 9:40 am

Tom and Rita are OK! Walking Dead star opens pop up grocery store. Bob Dylan made a new song.. and it’s HOW LONG? ...

Celebrity Dump 03-30-20

Celebrity Dump

Tim Ford of GrantView Distillery on The Morning X

March 30, 2020 @ 8:28 am

Kev had a chance to chat with the CEO of GrantView Distillery in Rockford, who have stepped up against Coronavirus by making hand sanitizer...

Tim Ford of GrantView Distillery on The Morni...

The Morning X Podcast

HIT IT or QUIT IT Cold - Quiet Now

March 27, 2020 @ 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...

NIN Offering Free Downloads

March 26, 2020 @ 11:43 am

Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross have been keeping busy during the quarantine buy finishing up a couple of new Nine Inch Nails albums and...

Classic Baseball for Virtual Opening Day

March 26, 2020 @ 7:07 am

So, you may have noticed that today was supposed to be opening day for Major League Baseball. While that may feel like a kick...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Sons of Apollo - Asphyxiation

March 24, 2020 @ 8:50 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...

Wisconsin Governor Announces Order to Combat COVID-19

March 23, 2020 @ 3:49 pm

Our neighbors north of the stateline will be adopting a program to help combat the spread of COVID-19....

Mayor Tom McNamara Talks COVID-19

March 18, 2020 @ 6:00 pm

“This Week in the Stateline” features a half hour of local programming every Sunday morning at 6:00. The episode this week will include a...

Mayor Tom McNamara Talks COVID-19

This Week In The Stateline

Ozzy's Producer Details His Bout with Coronavirus

March 17, 2020 @ 6:40 pm

Andrew Watt (right) is the latest musician to test positive for COVID-19. The 29-year-old executive producer and guitarist for Ozzy’s ‘Ordinary Man’ album shared...

CONSIDERING FOOD ASSISTANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME

March 16, 2020 @ 7:03 pm

With the closing of restaurant dining rooms and bars in the Stateline, the reality is that so many of our favorite servers and bartenders,...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Saint Asonia - Blind

March 13, 2020 @ 2:14 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...

Questions About Postponed/Canceled Shows?

March 13, 2020 @ 1:16 pm

There has certainly been a lot of info thrown around about shows and events in the last few days. It’s a lot to keep...

X Studio Takeover: The Raven Age

March 12, 2020 @ 10:01 pm

On Wednesday afternoon, we welcomed an up-and-coming metal band to the X Studio. ...

X Studio Takeover: The Raven Age

Interviews

Celebrity Dump 03-09-20

March 9, 2020 @ 9:10 am

Celine Dion fans make noise, Katy Perry won’t go to Japan, Jared Leto almost died. ...

Celebrity Dump 03-09-20

Celebrity Dump

Celebrity Dump 03-04-20

March 4, 2020 @ 10:57 am

Mike Tyson fears his former self, Nic Cage has a new girlfriend, and Justin Bieber’s mustache was nagged off his face. ...

Celebrity Dump 03-04-20

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Local Rockford Tattoo Shop Needs Help

March 3, 2020 @ 11:05 am

Image by Osvaldo Medina from Pixabay In December we told you about the grand opening of 6 Finger Tattoo, the first female owned tattoo shop in Rockford,...

Celebrity Dump 03-03-20

March 3, 2020 @ 10:44 am

Flavor Flav fired. Post Malone explains his tats. Judge Judy leaving her show. All in today’s Celebrity Dump ...

Celebrity Dump 03-03-20

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Celebrity Dump 03-02-20

March 2, 2020 @ 9:04 am

Meghan Markle getting back into acting, Oprah took a spill. Harvey Weinstein blahblahblah douche....

Celebrity Dump 03-02-20

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Celebrity Dump 02-27-20

February 27, 2020 @ 11:43 am

Celebrity Dump 02-27-20 Prince Harry says just call him Harry. Jussie Smollet Drama continues… and Oprah had a one night stand. all in the...

Celebrity Dump 02-27-20

The Morning X Podcast

Celebrity Dump 02-26-20

February 26, 2020 @ 8:02 am

Harvey the Douche hires prison help. Amber Heard getting lots of heat. And watch out for Ben Affleck impersonators…? ...

Celebrity Dump 02-26-20

The Morning X Podcast

RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE NIGHT II

February 25, 2020 @ 5:29 pm

Rage Against The Machine has added a second night to their run at Alpine Valley Music Theater. Night 2 happens on Saturday, July 11th....

Celebrity Dump 02-25-20

February 25, 2020 @ 7:47 am

Celebrity Dump 02-25-20 Weinstein – Guilty douche. Jussie Smollet pleads “not guilty douche” Screech thinks Screech should be in Saved by the Bell Reboot....

Celebrity Dump 02-25-20

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HINDER at THE APOLLO

February 24, 2020 @ 12:01 pm

Hinder is coming back to the stateline! They’ll be at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere with Wayland and Blacktop Mojo on April, 26th. Tickets...

TOOL at KOHL CENTER

February 24, 2020 @ 11:55 am

Tool is hitting the road this spring and making their way to the Kohl Center in Madison on June, 9th! Tickets on sale Friday...

"Impractical Jokers" Sal and Q on the Morning X!

February 20, 2020 @ 8:12 am

Kev had a conversation with Sal and Q from The Impractical Jokers. “Impractical Jokers: The Movie” comes out Friday February 21st....

"Impractical Jokers" Sal and Q on the Morning...

The Morning X Podcast

LISTEN: PEARL JAM - "SUPERBLOOD WOLFMOON"

February 18, 2020 @ 9:46 am

Pearl Jam released another track off their upcoming album. Gigaton is out on 3/27, but you can check out “Superblood Wolfmoon” below....

CUBS' MARQUEE SPORTS NETWORK COMING TO HULU

February 17, 2020 @ 11:23 am

The Cubs are set to start their spring schedule on Saturday, the same day as the launch of the new Marquee Sports Network. The...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Cory Marks - Outlaws & Outsiders

February 14, 2020 @ 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...

It's Time to Get Your Ship Together for the Rock River Anything That Floats Race

February 13, 2020 @ 10:15 pm

Event details were announced for the fifth annual Rock River Anything That Floats Race (RRATFR). ...

HIT IT or Quit IT British Lion - Lightning

February 7, 2020 @ 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...

HIT IT or QUIT IT White Reaper - Might Be Right

January 31, 2020 @ 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...

Mark Tremonti on The Morning X

January 31, 2020 @ 7:59 am

What is Mark Tremonti’s other love besides guitar? And did Comedian Bert Kreischer really kick Mark Tremonti out of a band before the Creed...

Mark Tremonti on The Morning X

Interviews

Laura Corn Calls in to The Morning X

January 31, 2020 @ 7:52 am

Author of “101 Nights of Great Sex” Laura Corn calls Kev on the Morning X to give some tips on how to spice it...

Laura Corn Calls in to The Morning X

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Lewis Black on The Morning X

January 28, 2020 @ 10:56 am

See Lewis Black live at the Coronado Performing Arts Center in Rockford Thursday, January 30th. Click here for tickets!...

Lewis Black on The Morning X

Interviews

Meet Bones U.K.!

January 27, 2020 @ 2:54 pm

Register below for a chance to meet Bones U.K. at the Birthday Bash Pre-Party at Murphy’s Pub & Grill on 2/6! The band will...

Kobe: Fred Van Vleet on Losing an NBA Legend

January 27, 2020 @ 10:41 am

News that Kobe Bryant, his daughter and several others were all lost in a helicopter crash seemed to stun everyone on Sunday. Including players...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Redlight King - Working Man

January 24, 2020 @ 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...

Listen: New Pearl Jam - Dance of The Clairvoyants

January 22, 2020 @ 6:34 am

Pearl Jam release the first track off their upcoming album “Gigaton.” It’s definitely different for Pearl Jam. It kind of has an 80’s vibe...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Palaye Royal - Hang On To Yourself

January 17, 2020 @ 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...

HIT It or QUIT IT Through Fire - Listen to Your Heart

January 10, 2020 @ 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...

New Laws in Illinois That Aren't Weed-Related

January 2, 2020 @ 8:20 am

Alright, we’re well aware that recreational cannabis is now legal in the State of Illinois. That’s been the big one on everyone’s mind leading...

The Morning X with Bert Kreischer! 12-18-19

December 18, 2019 @ 8:56 am

Bert Kreischer once kicked which rock star out of a band.. find out here....

The Morning X with Bert Kreischer! 12-18-19

The Morning X Podcast

Get Ready for Sum 41 Tonight at The Apollo!

December 15, 2019 @ 10:00 am

Sum 41 hit the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere for Xmas Evening tonight! You can still grab tickets HERE! If you’re going, here’s a few...

Watch Myles Kennedy Cover "Hallelujah"

December 12, 2019 @ 12:04 pm

During an Alter Bridge show in France, Myles Kennedy broke out an amazing cover of “Hallelujah” while playing Jeff Buckley’s guitar. Here’s hooping we...

Listen: Breaking Benjamin "Far Away"

December 6, 2019 @ 10:53 am

The first track off of Breaking Benjamin’s upcoming album “Aurora” is out. You can give “So Far Away” a listen below. “Aurora” is out...

New Five Finger Death Punch!

December 2, 2019 @ 11:15 am

FFDP blew up Cyber Monday announcing their new album “F8” is coming on February, 28th and that they’ll hit the road this spring with...

Pet Photos With Santa

November 19, 2019 @ 3:21 pm

At CherryVale Mall on Monday November 25th....

Kris Versteeg & IceHogs Agree to Split

November 18, 2019 @ 10:46 am

Two time Stanley Cup Champion and Captain of our Rockford Icehogs, Kris Versteeg decided it was time to step away from the game. Versteeg...

Win: Meet & Greet with HELLYEAH at Apollo Theatre

November 18, 2019 @ 10:24 am

HELLYEAH will be at the Apollo Theatre on Tuesday, November 26th. Here’s your chance to meet the band before the show....

HIT IT or QUIT IT Crobot - Low Life

November 15, 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...

Largest Rockford IceHogs Hockey Fight Caught on Camera [VIDEO]

November 15, 2019 @ 9:06 am

The largest Rockford IceHogs hockey fight that ever broke out at The BMO Harris Bank Center was caught on camera....

Rockford Police Dealing with Storm Drain Grate Thieves

November 13, 2019 @ 9:05 am

According to WTVO, A number of storm drain grates have gone missing in Rockford. Now detectives in the Rockford Police Department are looking...

The Origin of Rockford Street Names

November 12, 2019 @ 2:29 pm

Why were they named that way?...

HIT IT or QUIT IT The Blue Stones - Shakin' Off The Rust

November 8, 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...

Listen: Ozzy's New Track "Under The Graveyard"

November 8, 2019 @ 11:20 am

We are finally getting a taste of Ozzy’s upcoming solo album. “Ordinary Man will be out in early 202, for now you can wrap...

Winnebago and Boone County Warming Centers 2019-2020

November 8, 2019 @ 6:59 am

With temperatures dropping, Winnebago and Boone County have released a list of warming centers to help keep the Stateline warm for the 2019-2020....

Watch Jesse James Dupree Piss Off Tom Green

November 7, 2019 @ 11:35 am

Tom Green was a master at screwing with people. He made a career out of making people lose it and all it took to...

Mitch Trubisky Want's TV's Turned Off

November 7, 2019 @ 10:56 am

Apparently, all the talk of the Bears collapse this season is getting to Mitch Trubisky. A couple weeks ago he was told to watch...

The Wall That Heals will Stop in Belvidere in May

November 5, 2019 @ 7:08 am

Honoring Vietnam Veterans, The Wall That Heals will make a stop in Belvidere in May of 2020....

XCursion 9 Tickets: Zachary's Fight

November 4, 2019 @ 12:08 pm

An anonymous listener is giving up their chance on XCursion 9 to help a local boy, Zachary....

Ultimate '90's Proof' Night Out Starring Third Eye Blind

November 4, 2019 @ 11:59 am

You can win tickets, a meet and greet and see Third Eye Blind’s soundcheck at the Coronado Performing Arts Center with 104.9 The X!...

Rockton MMA Fighter TKO's opponent in UFC 244

November 4, 2019 @ 11:03 am

Will this mean that Corey ‘Overtime’ Anderson’s time for a title shot is finally here?...

Santa Coming to CherryVale Friday

November 4, 2019 @ 10:06 am

It seems a little early, but Santa Claus is making his arrival at CherryVale Mall this Friday (11/8). The party starts at 5:30p....

HIT IT or QUIT IT Sum 41 - Never There

November 1, 2019 @ 4:27 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...

The Clown That Terrorized Rockford

October 31, 2019 @ 3:58 pm

Remember that Halloween when The X Clown gave you nightmares…and tickets?...

Watch Green Day Play "Dookie" Cover to Cover

October 31, 2019 @ 12:48 pm

Green Days album “Dookie” turned 25 earlier this year. Last night they decided to celebrate by playing the album in full. Bad news is...

Comedian John Crist Takes a Tour of Rockford [VIDEO]

October 31, 2019 @ 8:52 am

Comedian John Crist was in Rockford over the weekend and his tour of Rockford is the funniest thing you will see all day....

New Superman Series Coming Soon?

October 29, 2019 @ 11:59 am

It looks like the CW is planning a Supergirl spin-off featuring Superman and Lois Lane. Word is Tyler Hoechilin will continue in his role...

HIT IT or QUIT IT Marilyn Manson - God's Gonna Cut You Down

October 25, 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...

The Giving Trees

October 24, 2019 @ 5:41 pm

Anytime is a good time to be in the Forest City...

WIN: Meet Atreyu at Apollo Theatre on November 9th

October 24, 2019 @ 6:50 am

You have the opportunity to win a pair of tickets, meet and greet passes and a merch pack from Atreyu!...

David Ross Set to be Cubs Next Manager

October 23, 2019 @ 12:57 pm

It looks like the Cubs found their next manager. Not in an experienced guy like like Joe Girardi, Mark Loretta, or any of the...

YouthBuild Rockford Is On The Run!

October 22, 2019 @ 2:00 pm

And you can join them…...

Trick or Treating in The Stateline

October 17, 2019 @ 12:29 pm

Here is a list of towns in Northern Illinois and their designated Halloween ‘Trick or Treat’ times:...

4 Real Rockford Haunts Caught on Video

October 17, 2019 @ 9:35 am

There are a lot of great haunted houses you can hit up this time of year, but nothing beats the real thing, right? Here...

Recreational Marijuana Dispensary Coming to Rockford

October 16, 2019 @ 11:13 am

Thanks to the bill signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker in June, Illinois is set to become the 11th state to legalize recreational marijuana. Soon,...

Kev Wrote This - It: Chapter 2 - A Review

October 16, 2019 @ 10:35 am

WARNING: Spoilers ahead. Okay, so maybe I’m late to the game here, but I finally got around to seeing the conclusive second half of...

It'll Be A Long Cold Winter For Stateline Homeless

October 15, 2019 @ 12:06 pm

Here’s how you can directly help....

Two Million Pounds of Taco Bell Beef Recalled

October 15, 2019 @ 11:45 am

If you were thinking about making a run for the border, you might want to think again. Two million pounds of Taco Bell’s season...

How Did Bloody Gulch Road in Dixon Get It's Name, Anyway?

October 15, 2019 @ 8:02 am

The creepy legend on how Bloody Gulch Road in Dixon, IL got it’s name involves a pocket watch, a murder and the Bible....

HIT IT or QUIT IT Dirty Honey - Rolling 7's

October 11, 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...

Hard Rock Planning Temporary Casino at Giovanni's

October 10, 2019 @ 12:12 pm

Giovanni’s Restaurant and Convention Center could be adding casino to it’s title, at least temporarily. Hard Rock as released floor plans for Giovanni’s to...

Rockford's Midtown is Booming!

October 10, 2019 @ 11:59 am

Another part of town is making a big comeback....

Help Rock The Superbowl!

October 8, 2019 @ 5:10 pm

Rock has been missing from the Superbowl festivities for years, but you can help change that....

Tribute Motorcycle Ride for Heroes

October 8, 2019 @ 12:34 pm

Ride your motorcycle this Saturday and help Vets Roll!...

Louis C.K. Coming to Rockford

October 7, 2019 @ 12:11 pm

One of the biggest names in comedy, Louis C.K. has been lying low since 2017 when he admitted that sexual misconduct claims made by...

These Rockford Area Stores Will Be Closed On Thanksgiving 2019

October 7, 2019 @ 8:51 am

These Rockford Area Stores will be closed for Thanksgiving, allowing their workers to spend time with their families for the holiday....

HIT IT or QUIT IT Jimmy Eat World - All The Way (Stay)

October 4, 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...

Sneak Peek: Metallica S&M2

October 3, 2019 @ 12:46 pm

Metallica released a couple of extended clips from their upcoming S&M2 film. Both clips are of “The Memory Remains.” Yes. That was also on...

Olympic Table Tennis Trials Come to Rockford

October 3, 2019 @ 12:32 pm

This Saturday the North American Olympic Table Tennis Trials are coming to Rockford! It will bring men’s and women’s teams to represent both Team...

Welcome Back, Steeger!

October 1, 2019 @ 2:09 pm

What will Kris bring to our Rockford IceHogs this year?...

Two For Tool: Win Tickets to Sold Out TOOL Show in MKE and CHI

October 1, 2019 @ 9:55 am

104.9 The X is giving you an opportunity to see TOOL at one of their sold out shows in Milwaukee on Halloween at the...

Kev Wrote This: Hay Day Rochelle

September 30, 2019 @ 1:28 pm

by Kevin Wood If you live in Rochelle, or have been through there recently, you may have noticed some big round hay bales outside...

HIT IT OR QUIT IT? Post Malone feat. Ozzy - Take What You Want

September 27, 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...

IceHogs Hosting Family Event This Saturday

September 26, 2019 @ 10:21 am

The Rockford IceHogs are hosting a family friendly, event packed watch party to cheer on the Chicago Blackhawks this weekend....

Katie's Cup Adds Concert Series Dates

September 25, 2019 @ 12:52 pm

Katie’s Cup has added concert series dates! They are happening on Thursdays and Saturdays. The cool thing is, no cover. Katie’s just asks that...

Bun E. Carlos & Rick Nielsen May Disagree on Casino

September 24, 2019 @ 12:58 pm

Former Cheap Trick drummer Bun E. Carlos took a bit of a shot at Rick Nielsen in a Facebook post Monday night. Bun offered the choice of...

Kev Wrote This: Alien-Like Circles in Rockford Parks?

September 24, 2019 @ 11:48 am

by Kevin Wood Wives in Rockford are concerned about the abduction of their husbands after mysterious green circles appear in local parks. Circles like...

My Story About Cancer

September 23, 2019 @ 4:49 pm

My firsthand warning came ten years ago....

Alligator Found in Machesney Park [PHOTO]

September 23, 2019 @ 6:41 am

Can someone please explain to me why there was an alligator in Machesney Park?...

HIT IT or QUIT IT? I Prevail - Hurricane

September 20, 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...

Olympic Trials Come To The Forest City

September 19, 2019 @ 11:50 am

The Road To Tokyo Runs Through The BMO Harris Bank Center!...

Volunteers Needed for Lockwood Park Pumpkin Fest

September 19, 2019 @ 10:47 am

Lockwood Park Pumpkin Fest needs some help. They are looking for volunteers to help run the fest from October 12-14. If you want to...

Dog Haus Biergarten Closes

September 18, 2019 @ 10:29 am

Dog Haus Biergarten is no more. They announced the “difficult decision” to close their Walton St. location on Tuesday. They offer hoofing it to...

A Pronunciation Guide To Wisconsin

September 17, 2019 @ 3:43 pm

There’s a correct way to pronounce those ‘Wisconsin’ words. Here is a guide....

Ozzy Finishes New Solo Album

September 17, 2019 @ 11:30 am

Last month Ozzy Osbourne said he’d recorded “nine song ideas” while recuperating from his fall. Now he claims that those ideas are full songs and he has an...

HIT IT or QUIT IT? Fozzy - Nowhere to Run

September 13, 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...

New Green Day Track, Album & Tour!

September 10, 2019 @ 1:12 pm

The rumors are true. Green Day announced they have a new album coming in 2020 and the tour with Fall Out Boy and Weezer...

Noah's Ark To The Rescue!

September 10, 2019 @ 12:31 pm

Zander adopted a pet in need from Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary, and you should too!...

Post Malone Fans Have No Idea Who Ozzy Is

September 9, 2019 @ 1:29 pm

Ozzy Osbourne appears as a guest on Post Malone’s new album, “Hollywood’s Bleeding.” Unbelievably, this has some brain dead Post Malone fans wondering who...

GREEN DAY, FALL OUT BOY, WEEZER: Tour in the Works?

September 9, 2019 @ 10:27 am

It looks like Green Day, Fall Out Boy and Weezer might be joining forces for a tour. The speculation kicked off on Saturday when Billie Joe Armstrong commented “hella mega”...

HIT IT OR QUIT IT? Saint Asonia - The Hunted ft. Sully Erna

September 6, 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...

Give the Finger to Prostate Cancer

September 4, 2019 @ 1:19 pm

104-9 The X encourages you to Give The Finger To Prostate Cancer – Get Educated, Get Screened, Get Well!...

HIT IT OR QUIT IT? Highly Suspect - 16

August 30, 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...

HIT IT OR QUIT IT? Bring Me The Horizon - Sugar Honey Ice & Tea

August 23, 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...

HIT IT OR QUIT IT? Halestorm - Black Vultures

August 16, 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...

HIT IT OR QUIT IT? Shinedown - Black Soul

August 9, 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...

This Tool is New...and Long.

August 7, 2019 @ 1:53 pm

13 years and many memes later, the band TOOL has finally released new music. 7 tracks for a total of 80 minutes. Pre-order ‘Fear...

HIT IT OR QUIT IT? Blink 182 - Happy Days

August 2, 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...

Text Us, Any Place, Any Time

August 2, 2019 @ 7:57 am

You are staring at your phone anyways....

HIT IT OR QUIT IT? Bones UK - Pretty Waste

July 26, 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...

HIT IT OR QUIT IT? Puddle of Mudd - Uh Oh

July 19, 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? Ed Sheeran (w/ Chris Stapleton & Bruno Mars) - BLOW

July 12, 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...

The Strapless Flip-flop?!?!

July 11, 2019 @ 12:25 pm

Someone on Indiegogo is raising money for a new strapless flip-flop-shoe hybrid called Link shoes. They basically look like shoes with the top half...

HIT IT OR QUIT IT? Collective Soul - Right as Rain

July 5, 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...

HIT IT OR QUIT IT? Badflower - The Jester

June 28, 2019 @ 2:39 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...

Brat Days 2019 - What You Need to Know

June 28, 2019 @ 1:53 pm

Join the Alpine Kiwanis for their Annual Brat Days, July 19th and 20th to raise funds for area youth for scholarships and for local...

22 Stateline Area Firework Shows You've Got to See in 2019

June 28, 2019 @ 1:32 pm

One of the best parts about 4th of July is snuggling up next to your loved ones and watching the light show in the...

Fred VanVleet Celebration Details

June 25, 2019 @ 3:18 pm

It’s time to celebrate Fred VanVleet in his home town, and the Rockford Convention and Visitors Bureau has laid out how we’re going to...

HIT IT OR QUIT IT? The Raconteurs - Help Me Stranger

June 21, 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...

Supreme Court Allows 'Peace Cross' War Memorial Display On State Land

June 21, 2019 @ 3:30 am

On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that a gigantic Latin cross on government land in Maryland does not have to be moved or altered...

HIT IT OR QUIT IT? Live - Hold Me Up

June 14, 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...

7 Pro-Athletes from The Stateline Area to Cheer For Besides Fred Van Vleet

June 14, 2019 @ 11:17 am

It’s Fred Van Vleet Mania right now, thanks to his big win with the Toronto Raptors. But did you know there are many other...

19 Things Every Rockford Kid Should Do Before School Starts

June 11, 2019 @ 9:29 am

This is your child’s summer bucket list....

HIT IT OR QUIT IT? Bring Me The Horizon - medicine

June 7, 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...

National Donut Days with The Salvation Army Friday, June 7th

June 6, 2019 @ 6:45 am

To celebrate National Donut Days this year, The Salvation Army of Winnebago County is hosting a Donut Eating Contest on Friday, June 7th from...

HIT IT OR QUIT IT? Royal Bliss - Pain

May 31, 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...

90s Proof at Noon - Make Your Request

May 30, 2019 @ 10:34 am

Every weekday from noon – 1 p.m., Lou hosts 90s Proof at Noon....

HIT IT OR QUIT IT? Blink 182 - Blame It On My Youth

May 24, 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...

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

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...

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...

'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....

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

January 22, 2019 @ 8:20 am

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, many artists are rescheduling or canceling shows. Please be aware dates below may be changing. We are working to get...

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...

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...

Nexstar Buying Tribune Media For $4.1 Billion

December 4, 2018 @ 5:04 am

On Monday it was announced that Nexstar Media Group Inc. has agreed to buy Tribune Media Co. in a $4.1-billion deal, creating the nation’s...

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....

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....

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. ...

Apple Becomes First U.S.-Based Company With A Trillion-Dollar Stock Market Value

August 3, 2018 @ 4:20 am

Apple Inc. became the first U.S.-based company with a market value of $1 trillion, four decades after it was co-founded by Steve Jobs and...

Facebook Has Identified Ongoing Political Influence Campaign

August 1, 2018 @ 3:30 am

Facebook Inc. has identified a coordinated political influence campaign through dozens of inauthentic accounts on its platform ahead of November’s U.S. midterm election, the...

Rock Band "Jimmy Eat World" Explain The Origin Of Their Name

July 30, 2018 @ 3:40 am

Jimmy Eat World fans received a history lesson on Friday night (July 27) when drummer Zach Lind offered some insight into how the band...

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!...

Ex-Fraternity Member At Penn State Is First To Plead Guilty In Hazing Death

June 14, 2018 @ 5:11 am

A former Penn State fraternity brother has entered the first guilty plea in connection with the death of pledge Tim Piazza, who died after...

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...