SEGMENT #1: Ted O’Donnell Festival of Lights 2025 and 4th of July Fundraiser In this segment, organizer and decorator Ted O’Donnell outlines the upcoming Festival of Lights Celebration and how the funds generated from this event support the annual 4th of July Fireworks each year in Rockford. Ways to donate, hours of the Festival of Lights, and plans for July 4th 2026 250th Year of America Celebration plans are all outlined. 4thandLights.com. SEGMENT #2: Choc Froc Talk with Amy Newell/The ARC of Winnebago Boone & Ogle Co  In this segment, Director Amy Newell outlines the new date, the new ideas and the traditions of Choc Froc 2026 February 26th 2026 at the Tebala Event Center.  The 19th annual event details as well as where the funds from this fundraiser are applied to for service and individuals with developmental disabilities.  SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara  In this segment, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara outlines City Council passing the 2026 Budget with no increase in property taxes. He also outlines the upcoming vote on Capital Improvement plans, and highlights the swearing in of 8 new Firefighters for the City. He wraps with a plea for shoppers to shop local this year and all year long.

It's Teddy Bear Toss Weekend with The Hogs! plus much much more as the Hogs look to ground the Colorado Eagles at The BMO this weekend.....

These three tools decided to get freaky in a grocery store parking lot. Not sure there's a coupon that covers that. Meet your Tools of the Week with Tilford's Automotive Repair.

Alterbridge puts out a new track, KISS gets honored and It's X-Mas Evening tonight!!!!!! All in your Real Rock Report with Tilford's Automotive Repair in Belvidere! 

Slipknot is putting out their lost album in 2026, Megadeth is coming to a  movie theater near you and a new Scott Weiland unreleased song is out.....

Mammoth is heading back out on tour, The Foo Fighters are honoring Dave Grohl's 57th birthday and Flea puts out a single from his new solo trumpet album.....

The Hogs are back at the BMO for a couple games this week. Lots to talk about with the team and some awesome giveaways and promotions. Let's Go Hogs!!!! 

Give thanks for The Morning X! Lots of turkeys in the studio this week filling you up with hilarity and all the fixin's. Happy Holidays. Thanks for listening! 

This tool tried to come up with a medical condition that doesn't exist to get out of his DUI. It didn't work. Meet your Tool of the Week with Tilford's Towing and Automotive Repair in Belvidere! 

Blackstone Cherry guitarist Ben Wells puts out his second children's book about his dog, Oasis isn't done touring quite yet and Sublime is putting on a music festival.....

  SEGMENT #1: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Kate Ambrose  In this segment, Kate Ambrose outlines the many scholarships available to students of all ages and all levels. The event, organized by Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, is free to the public from 5-8pm Tuesday, December 2nd at Embassy Suites in downtown Rockford. This 5th annual event has over 35 organizations offering scholarships.   SEGMENT #2: Dennis Horton Better Business Bureau Winter Scams In this segment, Dennis Horton of the BBB informs the area of Winter and Holiday scams such as Puppy Scams. People see pics of pets on line, hand over cash and never see a critter. He also outlines Winter scams such as plowing, outdoor cleanup and more. He wraps with a word of warning on Utilities and never pay anyone at your door requesting payment for heat and electricity.  More at BBB.ORG.    SEGMENT #3: Rockton Lions Club President and Chair Terrie Garlow  of Wimpy’s Auction In this segment, Rockton Lions Club President Terrie Garlow discusses everything from who, what, where, and when people can help the Rockton Lions Club in distributing to needy families. The auction is December 6th at The American Legion. More at RocktonLionsClub.com or on socials.

Halestorm puts out a new video and The Foo's get animated for Christmas plus other rock and roll stuff in your Real Rock Report with Tilford's Automotive Repair in Belvidere. 

Guns N' Roses is going on tour again with a stop in Tinley Park, Rob Zombie puts out another single and The Operatic version of The Smashing Pumpkins debuted in Chicago over the weekend.....

  SEGMENT #1: Ted O’Donnell Festival of Lights 2025 and 4th of July Fundraiser In this segment, organizer and decorator Ted O’Donnell outlines the upcoming Festival of Lights Celebration and how the funds generated from this event support the annual 4th of July Fireworks each year in Rockford. Ways to donate, hours of the Festival of Lights, and plans for July 4th 2026 250th Year of America Celebration plans are all outlined. 4thandLights.com. SEGMENT #2: Natalie Austin of the Winnebago Salvation Army  In this segment Natalie Austin, Captain and Mission Integration Officer for the Winnebago Salvation Army outlines the need for food, need for funding, and relays the information of various programs supported by donations. Ways to reach out for need, and ways to donate are all outlined in this segment.    SEGMENT #3: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Kate Ambrose In this segment, Kate Ambrose outlines the many scholarships available to students of all ages and all levels. The event, organized by Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, is free to the public from 5-8pm Tuesday, December 2nd at Embassy Suites in downtown Rockford. This 5th annual event has over 35 organizations offering scholarships.

Chelsea wants to domesticate a racoon much to Matt's Dismay, Adrienne is getting ready to host Thanksgiving and Kevin Wood returns to guest host the Morning X and play a fun game of Rockford Missed Connections. Plus lots of gripes as well. It's all here on the show you just can't get enough of...The Morning X! 

Our X-Mas evening show is approaching get your tickets! Josh Freese of NIN puts out an album of 1 minute songs and your new releases for the weekend include KISS and The Smashing Pumpkins

Naked always get you in the running for Tool of the Week. Here's a guy from Florida who decided to march down the street without clothes as part of a "TikTok prank" as he called it. Meet your Tool of the Week! with Tilford's Automotive Repair in Belvidere.

Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins is starting a 7 night run with the Lyric Opera of Chicago, Will there be a final Soundgarden album with unreleased tracks featuring Chris Cornell? and Cheap Trick says goodbye to Japan. 

Bad Omens put out another song, Slipknot sells their catalogue for $120 million and Motley Crue is heading back out on the road.....

Weird Al adds 90 stops to his tour, Return to Dust puts out a new video and Deryck Whibley wants to put out an acoustic version of Sum 41 songs......

Jack White is playing the halftime show of the Green Bay Packer Thanksgiving game, Megadeath shares another track from their upcoming final album and Skillet puts out some Christmas music....

  SEGMENT #1: Ted O’Donnell Festival of Lights 2025 and 4th of July Fundraiser  In this segment, organizer and decorator Ted O’Donnell outlines the upcoming Festival of Lights Celebration and how the funds generated from this event support the annual 4th of July Fireworks each year in Rockford. Ways to donate, hours of the Festival of Lights, and plans for July 4th 2026 250th Year of America Celebration plans are all outlined. 4thandLights.com.   SEGMENT #2: Natalie Austin of the Winnebago Salvation Army In this segment Natalie Austin, Captain and Mission Integration Officer for the Winnebago Salvation Army outlines the need for food, need for funding, and relays the information of various programs supported by donations. Ways to reach out for need, and ways to donate are all outlined in this segment.    SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara  In this segment, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara outlines the latest developments of the Elks Lodge demolition with the current owner, he outlines the new City Budget for 2026 which has already passed the first vote from City Council and will probably pass this upcoming Monday way ahead of schedule with $3 million dollars in reductions. He wraps with a heartfelt salute to Helen Waddell Wyatt (Rockford Peach) and ends with an update on the Trains coming to Rockford in 2027. The project is still a go.

The Haunt was in studio this week. This band is really staring to take off. They rocked out Masochistic Lovers and Bad Omen. Check it out! 

The Hogs are home all weekend long! We've got everything you need to know in this weeks addition of Hog's talk!! 

It's all about the music this week! Unfortunately we had to cancel are Rocks-Giving show because of heating issues at the venue but the show must go on as they say in the biz, so we had Velvet Chains, Dead Sugar and The Haunt join us on The Morning X this week to talk  and play some songs. Give it a listen! 

These tools decided they should steal highway signs at 8am during the middle of rush hour traffic. Meet your Tools of the Week with Tilford's Automotive Repair in Belvidere.

Creed is hoping for new music, The White Stripes are putting out a box set and there are lots of new releases today including Cheap Trick.....

Dead Sugar dropped by The Morning X to talk and play some songs. Check out their acoustic versions of "Grudge" and their new song "Coma"

Halestorm releases live singles from their shows, Zakk Wylde is pulling double duty on his next tour and Megadeath is not going anywhere for awhile.....

Soundgarden says Alice in Chains should be in the Rock Hall, Jack White shows off some new guitar equipment and KISS says Ace Frehley will not be forgotten when the band is honored at the Kennedy Center....All in your Real Rock Report with Tilford's Automotive Repair in Belvidere.

Velvet Chains joins The Morning X with Matt to talk and play a few songs including the acoustic premiere of How The Story Ends....

Three Days Grace is going on tour with I Prevail and The Funeral Portrait, The Foo Fighters are going to Europe and our X-Mas Evening show is ready to go at the Apollo Theatre in Belvidere!

The Highlights at the Rock and Roll Induction Ceremony, Alice in Chains is reissuing a classic album and Zakk Wylde was working on an album with Ozzy before he passed.....

  SEGMENT #1: Pam Graney Center for Sight and Hearing Dining in The Dark In this segment, Board Chairman Pam Graney outlines the specifics of the upcoming fundraiser “Dining In The Dark” November 13th at the Radisson Hotel. This fundraiser offers a unique challenge as diners will dine wearing a blindfold. Funds will support communication machines for individuals in our area in need. Details at CSHIL.ORG.   SEGMENT #2: Ted O’Donnell Festival of Lights 2025 and 4th of July Fundraiser In this segment, organizer and decorator Ted O’Donnell outlines the upcoming Festival of Lights Celebration and how the funds generated from this event support the annual 4th of July Fireworks each year in Rockford. Ways to donate, hours of the Festival of Lights, and plans for July 4th 2026 250th Year of America Celebration plans are all outlined. 4thandLights.com.   SEGMENT #3: Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara  In this segment, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara outlines the Elks Lodge Line of Events to Demolition vote and why it had to be executed. He also recaps the installation of Fire Chief Rebecca Tyo, ways to help the local food pantries and what City Council is going to approve $100,000 donation, the new Rockford Brake Company development, and wraps with City Council receiving the cities new budget for approval.

What is bird theory? Why are rotisserie chickens bad? Where is Matt going for Thanksgiving? All questions are answered in this weeks edition of The Morning X! 

It's Back to the Future Night with the Hogs! Mike Peck and Matt discuss all the fun!

This tool tried to use his get out of jail free card from Monopoly to get out of a speeding ticket. It didn't work. Meet your Tool of the Week with Tilford's Towing and Recovery

Things to look for at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Dayseeker loses their guitarist and Kings of Leon has a new album out today......

Kings of Leon is putting our new music tomorrow, Then Rock and Roll Induction Ceremony is on Saturday and Rocks-Giving is next week to help the Salvation Army Feed the Need.....

The Deftones are teaming up with apparel company Dickie's, the Killers are doing a pre Super Bowl Concert and Puscifer puts out a new video......

Noah Weiland and Jacob Nowel are doing a show together, Jimmy Eat World is putting out new music and Ace Frehley might be honored as an astronaut

AC/DC is going to play in Madison next summer, Godsmack is reissuing Awake and The Funeral Portrait is putting out a live album....

Lots of Halloween fun this week. What's the most popular Door Dash Candy? are Aliens going to attack us? Why was there a monkey loose in the Spirit Halloween? Plus friend of the show Scary Gary stops in cause this is his time of year and we've also got a Halloween edition of Tool of the Week. All here on the morning show that's scary good, The Morning X!

Mike Peck from the Rockford IceHogs talk with Matt about the HOT STREAK the Hogs on are on and this weekends game at the BMO. Lets Go Hogs! 

Travis Barker puts out a new solo track with Vans sneakers, Megadeath's new album will have an interesting bonus track and there's lots of great new releases this weekend including a new Christmas album with The Pretty Reckless's Taylor Momsen....

This Halloween Tool decided to smash a bunch of pumpkins outside a Target because he was upset at Facebook. What a gourd!  Meet your Tool of the Week with Tilford's Towing and Recovery! 

The Foo Fighters are playing a post Thursday Night Football concert tonight on Amazon, Pierce the Veilare celebrating the 15th anniversary of Selfish Machines with two new vinyl pressings and comedian Jim Carrey will induct Soundgarden into the Rock and Roll HOF with an all star tribute band....

  SEGMENT #1: Pam Graney Center for Sight and Hearing Dining in The Dark In this segment, Board Chairman Pam Graney outlines the specifics of the upcoming fundraiser “Dining In The Dark” November 13th at the Radisson Hotel. This fundraiser offers a unique challenge as diners will dine wearing a blindfold. Funds will support communication machines for individuals in our area in need. Details at CSHIL.ORG. SEGMENT #2: Jennifer Lamplough Northern Illinois Food Bank In this segment Jennifer Lamplough Chief Impact Officer outlines the needs of the Northern Illinois Food Bank and how the system is being pushed to its limits and what the next few months look like for those who are food insecure. In addition, the wave of individuals in need will be growing as the Government Shutdown rolls on and Snapcards are being stopped. WWW.SOLVEHUNGERTODAY.ORG     SEGMENT #3: Zack Oakley Chicago Rockford International Airport Director In this segment, Executive Director Zack Oakley of the Chicago Rockford International Airport outlines the recent events at the airport such as winning the State of Illinois Primary Award, the addition of American Airlines Bus Service, The addition of Allegiant and Apple Vacations return offering more destinations. In addition, he outlines his passion for the airport

Shinedown puts out a summer tour video, Seether is putting out a vinyl album and Bad Omens heads out on tour......

Poppy puts out a new song, Avenged Sevenfold celebrates Halloween with a cover song and Bad Omens announces a North American tour.....