Scot co-hosts the Stateline area's #1 morning talk show along with Riley O'Neil. Riley & Scot are Rockford's longest-tenured morning show, together since 2008. Scot has spent more than six years with the station consecutively and eight overall. He is a political junkie, a baseball-lover, and a die-hard White Sox fan. He's also a music devotee, owning more than 700 albums. During his radio career, Scot also has worked for ESPN 1000 in Chicago and for the Rockford Lightning. He grew up in Darien, IL and is a proud graduate of North Central College in Naperville.
Scot Bertram
Morning Headlines: Monday, November 30
Belvidere Man Dead After Single Car Crash in Ogle County
One person injured in Freeport shooting
Janesville Man Arrested for 8th DUI
Two men arrested after they flee police and cause a six vehicle car crash
Rockford's 'Stroll On State' Event Attracts Thousands
Illinois Sees Increase in Homeless Vets
Experience the Christmas Virtues with Jonathan Last [AUDIO]
Jonathan Last from The Weekly Standard has served as editor of two fantastic compilation books, The Seven Deadly Virtues and The Dadly Virtues. Now, just in time for the holiday season comes the ultimate Christmas survival guide: The Christmas Virtues...
Initial Chicago Protests Subside, More Expected
The latest on the aftermath of the shooting of a black teenager by a white Chicago police officer (all times local):
2:30 a.m.
Most protesters in Chicago seemed to honor pleas for restraint in the hours after the release of a dash-cam video showing the shooting death of a black teen by a white police officer...
Morning Headlines: Wednesday, November 25
Timeline Set in Chief of Rockford Police Search
Murder charge issued in connection to Rockford death investigation
Winnebago County approves contract, pay raises for largest labor union
HUD investigating potential fair-housing violations over New Towne proposal
Walking to school at Lewis Lemon helping increase student attendance
Local Floral Shop Celebrates 75 Years of Business
Self-checkout
U of Illinois Hikes Aid, Drops Scores for In-State Students
Normally colleges tout higher test scores for incoming freshman as a measure of achievement. The University of Illinois is touting a drop in scores for a different reason.
The school took an unusual step this year to increase its in-state enrollment...
How To Double Your Donation to the Northern Illinois Food Bank
Here's an easy way to make your contribution to the Northern Illinois Food Bank count twice this holiday season.
The NIFB is joining in the national "Giving Tuesday" movement on Tuesday, December 1 by offering an opportunity to double donations...
Morning Headlines: Tuesday, November 24
Improvements Being Considered for Magic Waters
Police Searching For Two Suspects After Speparate Armed Robberies
Police Investigating After Victim Arrives at Hospital with Gunshot Wound
Plan to improve Sand Park one step closer to reality
Jefferson Street Bridge Reopening Wednesday
Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office Reporting 911 Outage
Local ballots for the March primary are starting to tak
Should DeKalb City Council Members Get a Raise?
The DeKalb City Council is debating whether its members should get a pay raise. Which is a somewhat unique position, when you think about it --"Hey, should we all get paid more money? Let's take a vote!"
The Daily Chronicle reports Alderman Dave Baker wants to increase council members' pay from $5,400 per year to at least $12,000:
At Baker’s request, city staff compiled pay data for elec
Morning Headlines: Monday, November 23
Suspicious Death Investigation in Winnebago County
Janesville Man Faces 4th OWI After Losing Control in Snow
Garage Damaged in Machesney Park Fire
Routine Traffic Stop Turns into Chase Through DeKalb County
Cherry Valley fire leads to Illinois law to inform fire departments of dry hydrants
Rockford religious leaders hold a vigil for victims of the Paris attacks
Take the Poll: Jam or Jelly [POLL]
So I inadvertently started a bit of a Twitter fight last night among friends.
It started innocently enough. If you listen to the show, you know I believe one of the true pleasures in life is a perfect peanut butter and jelly sandwich...