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
Listen to the CNN/Salem GOP Debate on WROK
The 2016 Presidential race is well underway and this week the CNN/Salem Republican debate can be heard live right here on WROK.
The December 15 debate will be held in Milwaukee. The top nine candidates have qualified for the late debate...
New Year Could Bring New Hope for Budget Agreement
Dave Dahl -- Illinois Radio Network
Any Illinois Capitol-watcher who is pragmatic could say a vote on revenue must be bipartisan; otherwise, it could have and would have been done by now.
The fiscal year began July 1, and spending – at a rate roughly similar to that of last year, when taxes were higher – continues for most state expenses and programs via court order, federal requirement, or consen
Morning Headlines: Monday, December 14
One person dead after car hits pole in Belvidere
Man Found Shot to Death in Car on Rockford's East Side
2 Suspects Injured After High-Speed Chase on Rockford's Southeast Side
Aldi Sees Big Turnout at Hiring Event
South Main Street Will Open For Winter
MercyRockford Roscoe Clinic Getting Remodeled
Naperville Schools Ban Prayer at Student Sporting Events
Following a complaint from the Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation, the Naperville school district is banning "team prayers" at high school sporting events.
District 203 Superintendent Dan Bridges says the ban includes any coach-led prayer at all Naperville Central High School and Naperville North High School student athletic events...
Why Your Electricity Bill Soon Could Be Dropping
There's likely to be a little bit of good news in your electricity bill starting in 2016.
The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved rate a decrease for ComEd next year, the first such reduction in three years. According to the Chicago Tribune, that means you should see a smaller bill in January:
The lowered delivery rate announced Wednesday reflects efficiencies generated from the ongoing ro
Morning Headlines: Friday, December 11
Police Chief Community Input Session Draws Crowds
Northwest Rockford shooting leaves one injured
Rockford NAACP president challenges paperwork of two candidates running against State Rep. Litesa Wallace
Rockford marijuana dispensary, MedMar, receives state approval, will open today
Shop on State Event Comes to Downtown Rockford
Fiat Chrysler To Pay $70 Million Fine To US Government
Ogle County Man Wants You To Have the Constitution
An Ogle County man wants you to have a special copy of the U.S. Constitution.
According to the Register Star, in 2011 Ken Foss and Jeff Johnson discovered more than 10,000 copies of the Constitution in a Kingston warehouse owned by Johnson:
Artist Theodore Ohman created the documents using glass-plate negatives and metal-press plates, some of which Foss and Johnson also found...
Illinois Hunters Harvest 86,711 Deer During Firearm Season
Hunters in Illinois appear to have taken advantage of our mostly good weather over the past few weeks. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources reports more than 85,000 deer were harvested during the seven-day firearm season — a more than 10 percent increase over last year...
Morning Headlines: Thursday, December 10
Banks Extend $17 Million in Credit to Airport to Complete AAR Facility
RFD & Elite Airways announce suspension of flights to Colorado
RVC layoffs hit top-level, part-time employees
Fairgrounds Valley Residents call for better security from RHA
Rockford Makes Another 'Most Dangerous' List
NIU Professor Delivers 500 Christmas Gifts for Teens
What Should You Tip For the Holidays?
Are you planning to hand out holiday tips this year?
If so, you're in the majority. According to a survey of more than 1,400 adults by Care.com, about 70% of Americans say they plan to make sure others know they’re grateful for service during the past year...