Riley & Scot

Have you heard? Illinois still doesn't have a budget in place. I know. Hard to believe, right? Rockford native & Chicago Tribune editorial board member Kristen McQueary joined the show this week to discuss Illinois' budget crisis and the proposed public negotiation sessions between the Governor and legislative leaders. As...

Riley & I had a pretty special moment on the show this morning thanks to State Rep. John Cabello. Cabello contacted me earlier in this week to say he had procured a certificate of recognition from the Illinois House for Riley in appreciation of his 30+ years on the air. He...

For the fifth straight year, “Riley & Scot” will be taking the show on the road to broadcast live from Washington, D.C. for the “Hold Their Feet to the Fire” radio row event. On Wednesday, April 15, and Thursday, April 16, Riley & Scot will be joined by policy makers, experts, lawmakers, and ranchers to discuss illegal immigration, reform efforts, border security, and many other issues. ..

As 2015 begins, there are some programming adjustments at WROK to pass along. So, get your scorecards out... The biggest change is during your weekday mornings. Starting January 5th, "Riley & Scot" will air from 5 to 9 a.m. while "The Michael Koolidge Show" expands to be on live Monday through Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. ...

While it's still cold and it's still snowing, officially what's called the "meteorological winter season" has come to an end. That time period lasts from December 1 through February 28. So (in our best Johnny Carson shout-and-response) just how cold was it?

Anyone who's listened to "Riley & Scot" knows the respect we have for our veterans and for our current service members. We try never to miss an opportunity to pay them the honor they deserve. Today we shine a spotlight on Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryne Becker of Rockford, who's serving aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea: Thanks to the Navy Office of Community Outreach

As the situation in Ukraine escalates, 16th District Congressman Adam Kinzinger is joining the chorus of lawmakers calling for sanctions against Russia. The Congressman told us that as a result of President Obama's weak leadership on the international stage the  United States’ standing in the world has fallen...

Most Stateline area residents have become accustomed to the monthly test of the emergency sirens that takes place on the first Tuesday of every month at 10am. However, tomorrow's event will be a little different. All of Illinois is taking part in a statewide emergency preparedness drill...

The Illinois primary is less than a month away and the race for the Republican nomination for Governor continues to simmer. On Monday, March 3, you'll have another chance to hear from at least three of the candidates during a debate broadcast live on WROK...

Rockford Police are warning area residents of a scam that appears to be spreading. Officials say several more incidents now have been reported involving a male calling small businesses and advising he was from ComEd. The caller says the business's account was overdue and that power would be shut off...