SEGMENT #1: Winnebago County Forest Preserves “Hooked on Fun” June 14th Natural Resource Manager Mike Groves discusses the 8th Annual “Hooked on FUN” Kids Fishing Event scheduled for June 14th from 9-11am at Four Lakes Preserve on Hatchery Road. The event happens rain or shine and is free for the families with kids 3-6, 7-11 and 12-16. Interested people just show up, register at 8:30am and fish at 9am. More info at WinnebagoForest.ORG. In addition, Mike outlines that there are over 44 parks, and over 12,000 acres of Preserves for the public to enjoy.   SEGMENT #2: Don’t Be Next Foundation Events with Executive Director Matt Weldon  The Don't Be Next Foundation is hosting numerous fundraising events in June and July so Executive Director Matt Weldon outlines the Mission of the Foundation to prevent individuals taking their own life. Fundraisers include a BBQ Tasting Event June 21st at Baseball Tap, and the annual Golf Outing in July to raise funds, support scholarships, and to assist the community non-for profits. Dontbenext.org for more   SEGMENT #3: ROCKFORD MAYOR TOM McNAMARA The Mayor highlights the return of City Market and Police Week. He also outlines the new “Winning Start” Program for newborns and families in Winnebago County. He also explains the partnership between OSF College of Nursing and Wesley Willows for care, the new Goodwill Excel Center for GEDs, outlines the $96 million dollar construction projects with over 490 projects underway, and wraps with the new developments in downtown, the new PCI Building as well as new Irish Rose redevelopment.

It's the morning show with so many people on it were not really sure what to call it anymore. This week Matt welcomes back Shannon, Chelsea, Lou, Kevin Haas, Dean Mike Peck and more. Find out why Lou smells so good and why Chelsea hates snowboarding. What's Shannon's wedding song going to be and why is Dean so upset with his co workers? Those questions are all answered plus  Mike Peck gives us the final Hogs talk of the season and we wrap things up with your Tool of the Week who used the force to go to jail. It's all for you on The Morning X This Week with Matt and friends..... 

This tool thought he would solve his problems with his neighbor by using a toy light saber. The force was not with him. Meet your Tool of the Week with Tilford's Towing and Recovery!

The Black Keys are releasing a new album in June, I Prevail co vocalist Brain Burkheiser is out of the band this weekend you can find new releases from Linkin Park and Sleep Theory's debut album....

The Foo Fighters are back! also Live Nation is selling $30 tickets to shows and Oasis has no new music on the way despite what you may have heard.....

Eddie Vedder has a new documentary coming out, Nothing More announces a heading tour and Buckcherry has a new album coming out...

Creed will headline the Indy 500, Queens of the Stone Age put out a cool concert film from the Paris catacombs and Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers starts a coffee company.....

Pearl Jam puts out an EP for " The Last of Us" soundtrack, Amy Lee of Evanescence and Halsey have a new song out for the new John Wick spin off movie Ballerina and David Draiman of Disturbed proposed to his girlfriend on stage....

  SEGMENT #1: ROCKFORD 4th of July Committee Ted O’Donnell & Tom Luepkes In this segment, the 4th of July Committee pops in to outline the new launch location for the Rockford 4th of July Celebration, why it was moved, what is new for 2025 and how the community can support this totally supported by donation celebration. In addition, Ted O’Donnell and Tom Luepkes outline how businesses can sponsor and support this community event and parade. Details at 4thandLights.com    SEGMENT #2: Go Rockford IRONMAN 70.3 June 22 needs volunteers  GORockford VP Lindsay Arellano and Former Ironman and Volunteer Director Chris Hankins outline the need for 1,500 volunteers for the first ever IRONMAN Competition in Rockford, June 22nd. What IRONMAN is, how many volunteers are needed, how to sign up and what jobs volunteers will be performing are all outlined in this segment. GOROCKFORD.COM or IRONMANROCKFORD.COM for more. SEGMENT #3: Police Week Details With Officer Lisa Hodges  In this segment, Rockford Police Officer Lisa Hodges outlines the events planning for Police Week 2025 starting Wednesday, May 14th thru Sunday May 18th. The Memorial Service on Wednesday night in Winnebago is free and open to the public, as well as the events planned Thursday thru Sunday at The CherryVale Mall. Programs, vehicles and K9 units all on hand to help educate, and bring Police Officer Awareness to the community and kids of the Stateline.  

More fun and games with a cast of characters including Shannon, Chelsea, Alyssa, Adrianne, Kevin Haas, JHo, Kevin McCarthy, IceHogs PA Announcer Jim Leo and Mike Peck. Lots of things discussed from checking for ticks, to Matt holding Chels baby for the first time, to the new Chicago Pope. All that plus your Tool of the Week. So much stuffed in this weeks show there's almost no room for it all. It's The Morning X This Week with Matt....and friends.

This tool in Ohio had a meth smoking racoon in her car. You can't make this stuff up. It's your Tool of the Week with Tilford's Towing and Recovery!

Queens of the Stone Age are putting out a live album, Killswitch Engage is on a charity album and your new releases for the weekend include Sleep Token and Pierce The Veil.....

Brendan Shane of The Nocturnal Affair called into The Morning X to discuss his show at the Apollo Theater in Belvidere as well as his work out routine and where he and the band have to stop at when their on the road.....

Three Doors Down singer Brad Arnold announces his cancer diagnosis, Pierce The Veil has a new release and Mudvayne is going on a 25th anniversary tour......

In This Moment is going on tour, Amy Lee and Halsey are getting together for song and Wolfgang Van Halen breaks out his dad's Frankenstein guitar.....

Linkin Park shares another look from the From Zero Sessions, Godsmack reissues 2010's The Oracle on vinyl and Primus puts out new music.....

Ghost's Skeleta goes to #1, The White Stripes are re-releasing a classic album and Cheap Trick has a new album on the way.....

  SEGMENT #1: ROCKFORD 4th of July Committee Ted O’Donnell & Tom Luepkes  In this segment, the 4th of July Committee pops in to outline the new launch location for the Rockford 4th of July Celebration, why it was moved, what is new for 2025 and how the community can support this totally supported by donation celebration. In addition, Ted O’Donnell and Tom Luepkes outline how businesses can sponsor and support this community event and parade. Details at 4thandLights.com    SEGMENT #2: Rockford City Market 2025 Interim Director Cathy McDermott   Rockford City Market Interim Director Cathy McDermott and Market Engagement Manager Tomasa Lane discuss all that is new at this year's Rockford City Market. New vendors, and new dates for the Market are discussed, as well as a new weekly survey QR Code for all to use for instant feedback VS waiting till the end of the season. The North End Farmer’s Market Saturday mornings from 8am till 12Noon are also discussed. More at RockfordCityMarket.com 

Another week of fun nonsense on The Morning X. Matt has his friend's Alyssa, Shannon, Chelsea, Kevin Haas, Scary Gary, Adrienne, Mike Peck from the Rockford IceHogs and more join him for the ridiculousness. Who's on this show anymore anyway? Apparently everyone. This week Matt complains about ATV riders, remembers some fun commercial jingles and finally realizes he also lives in the 779. All that and more this week on the Morning X! 

This tool couldn't wait 2 days until he was released, so he decided to break of of jail. Meet your Tool of the Week! With Tilford's Towing and Recovery! 

Incubus' new album will be here in October,  Wes Scantlin of Puddle of Mudd plays his new album at the Jiffy Lube and Green Day gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame...

Shinedown gives a behind the scenes look at their new tour, Zoltan Bathory of Five Finger Death Punch shows off his home and Mammoth WVH has a new video and it's a star studded affair.....

Beck is putting out an Orchestral album, Halestorm's new album is coming out soon with a new tour and Metallica is re-releasing load with lots of new features....

Linkin Park shares some more video from their recording sessions, Daughtry shares new music and Incubus title's their new album due out later this year....

Soundgarden makes it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Oasis celebrates 30 years of "Some Might Say" and Sleep Token shares more music from their upcoming album....

The usual smartassery on The Morning X this week. Matt Had to give a speech to high school students in Beloit, Chelsea pops in to say hi after her maternity leave, A new friend Alyssa drops by to chat and Adrienne fills Matt in on just how expensive bra's can be. All that plus your Tool of the Week and some Hog's Talk as the IceHogs are in the Playoffs!! It's all on The Morning X This Week with Matt! 

You can't deliver the mail if your drunk.....Meet your Tool of the Week with Tilford's Towing and Recovery! 

Linkin Park shares an unreleased track, Keith Wallen of Breaking Benjamin puts out a solo song and Ghost's Skeleta is out and available today!  

  SEGMENT #1: Discovery Center Museum Directors Heidi Holcomb and Meredith MacKay What is new for 2025 at the Discovery Center Museum in downtown Rockford. Directors Heidi and Meredith outline everything from memberships, summer camps for kids, changes inside the building and an attempt at a Guinness World Record for the largest bubble enclosing people. DiscoveryCenterMuseum.org for more. SEGMENT #2: Rockford 4th of July Committee Ted O’Donnell & Tom Luepkes  In this segment, the 4th of July Committee pops in to outline the new launch location for the Rockford 4th of July Celebration, why it was moved, what is new for 2025 and how the community can support this totally supported by donation celebration. In addition, Ted O’Donnell and Tom Luepkes outline how businesses can sponsor and support this community event and parade. Details at 4thandLights.com    SEGMENT #3: GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford Executive Director Karen Carlson In this segment, Executive Director Karen Carlson outlines the upcoming May 3rd GiGi’s Playhouse 5K Run and Walk event at Roscoe Middle School. She outlines the need, the ways to sign up, and the mission statement of acceptance for Down Syndrome individuals. She outlines over 450 families have been assisted by GiGi’s and that no one ever sees a bill for their services in education, and program involvement.  

The Riot Fest lineup has been announced, Korn's Jonathan Davis is going on Ghost Adventures and Nick Hexum on 311 is putting out another solo album....All in today's Real Rock Report

Ghost shares another track from their new album due out Thursday, Linkin Park has new music on the way, and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Vote is in.....

Halestorm releases a single from their 6th album, Metallica launches their annual marching band competition and Korn frontman Jonathan Davis releases a line of dog accessories....

Dave Grohl plays Coachella, Puddle of Mudd has a new album on the way and Ghost gives a look at their phone free concert experience.....

  SEGMENT #1: RAMP SIP & SAMPLE FUNDRAISER APRIL 24th ABBY FINLEY  RAMP Disability Resources  and Services is hosting their annual Sip and Sample Fundraiser April 24th at Nicholas Conservatory. In this segment, Abby Finley from RAMP outlines the event, the specifics of the night, how to get tickets and what the funding is used for in the community serving Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson and DeKalb Counties.    SEGMENT #2: GRANGE OPEN HOUSE APRIL 26th DIRECTOR MARISA O’DELL  In this segment, Director Marisa O’Dell outlines what The Grange Organization is, how it serves communities, and why they are looking for interested individuals to join The Grange. The Open House is Saturday, April 26th from 10-2pm, free and open to all interested in serving and volunteering in communities. Additional details at BooneCountyFair.com. SEGMENT #3: RKFD ARTS COUNCIL EXE DIRECTOR MARY McNAMARA BERNSTEN Executive Director of the Rockford Area Arts Council Mary McNamara Berntsen recaps the upcoming Spring ArtScene event coming up Friday, April 25th and Saturday April 26th throughout Rockford. Area Artists will be setting up vendor booths and selling their creations while highlighting local artistry. In addition, Mary outlines other future Art Council Events coming to the city in 2025.  

All sorts of fun an shenanigan's this week on the show. This week Chris Jericho from Fozzy calls in to talk about their show coming up at the Apollo! Matt also welcomes in the band Collapse, Create, Mike Peck from the Rockford Ice Hogs and other fun characters as well. It's all on The Morning X This Week with Matt! 

It was no longer the happiest place on earth when this tool got naked at Disneyland. It's your Tool of the Week! with Tilford's Towing and Recovery! 

Sublime has a new tribute album on the way with over 30 artists, Fozzy is celebrating 25 years with tour and a stop in Belvidere at the Apollo and Bush is releasing music from their 10th album due out in July.....

Nothing more shares some horror stories from a past tour, Amy Lee says she has a Legend of Zelda tattoo and Daughtry is taking polaroid's now at their shows....

Chris Jericho checked in with Matt to talk about 25 years of Fozzy, their upcoming show at The Apollo Theatre and the time their bus broke down on the way to an X show in Belvidere and they made a new friend.

Halestorm is releasing a new single this week, The Hollywood Undead put out a new remix and The Struts and Dirty Honey are going on tour together this summer...

Linkin Park shares a behind the scenes look for The Emptiness Machine on YouTube, Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins is getting ready for his show with the Lyric Opera of Chicago and a Weezer Movie is in the works.....

Drowning Pool and Ghost both have new singles out on Youtube and Travis Barker of Blink 182 is selling his stuff online. 

  SEGMENT #1: RAMP SIP & SAMPLE FUNDRAISER APRIL 24th ABBY FINLEY  RAMP Disability Resources  and Services is hosting their annual Sip and Sample Fundraiser April 24th at Nicholas Conservatory. In this segment, Abby Finley from RAMP outlines the event, the specifics of the night, how to get tickets and what the funding is used for in the community serving Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson and DeKalb Counties.    SEGMENT #2: BOONE COUNTY Health and Community Services Fair April 17th Heartland Hospice, Heritage Woods and the Belvidere Park District are hosting a Health and Community Services Fair April 17th at the Rivers Edge Recreation Center with the Belvedere Park District to inform and educate the community on various programs and services available to all. This FREE event for the community runs April 17th from 11am till 1pm. Tammy Christiansen and Holly Peters outline the reasons for the fair, the benefits, the prizes and the growing need for proper care for elderly citizens. SEGMENT #3: ROCKFORD MAYOR TOM McNAMARA Newly elected Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara recaps the outcome of the recent election, breaking ground for the Crusade Clinic, local coffee day, a shout out to Kegel’s Bicycle Shop for the national award, and construction projects starting at 97 million dollars are beginning in the area and the Mayor reminds drivers to be aware and ready for construction season. 

Another week of awesomeness on the Morning X. Matt welcomes in his usual cast of characters to chat about things such as 80's fashion, being yelled at, birthday cakes and solo vacations. Dean stops in for his Gripe of the Week and Skyler drops by from Culture Shock to talk records. It's all here plus your Tool of Week on the greatest morning radio show this side of the Rock River, The Morning X! 

When having a stand off with the police, call AAA. They might be able to help ya out. Meet your Tool of the Week with Tilford's Towing and Recovery! 

The wife of Weezer bassist Scott Schriner is in some serious trouble, My Chemical Romance has a new reissue ahead of their summer tour and Creed is getting ready to set sail again this year...

21 Pilots releases an old demo, Sleep Theory says no to TikTok and Green Day is releasing a deluxe edition of Saviors featuring new tracks...

Breaking Ben and Three Days Grace are going on tour together, Metallica is taking their documentary on the road with them and Ghost holding a midnight sale at record stores for their new album....

Linkin Park gives you a behind the scenes look at Up From The Bottom, Ghost says their songs aren't all about satan and Halestorm is finishing up a new album...

Sleep Token shares new music from their new album, Poison is heading back out on tour to celebrate 40 years and Mark Hoppus of Blink 182 is releasing a book tomorrow.....