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
Report: Gorman Withdraws Plans For Rockford Affordable Housing Development
Plans for an affordable housing development on Rockford's East side appear to have been shelved, at least for the moment.
Rockford Man In Custody Following Shooting at Bar
One man is in custody following a Monday night shooting at a Rockford bar.
See Pictures of Tornado Damage in Sterling and Sublette [PHOTOS]
More severe weather rolled through northern Illinois on Monday night, with at least five tornadoes reported across the state.
Rockford Police Investigate Apparent Murder Outside Walmart
The Winnebago County's Coroner's office reports has identified the victim as 72-year-old Harland Dascher, Jr. of Machesney Park. Officials also confirm the cause of death to be a stab wound to the chest.
UPDATED: Rockford Police Continue Search Following Morning Carjackings
The Rockford Police Department has released new details of an overnight crime spree that led to a massive search earlier Monday morning.
One Dead In Hit-And-Run Crash on Rockford’s Northwest Side
One person is dead after a vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash on Rockford's far northwest side.
11 Long-Forgotten Local Rockford TV Commercials [VIDEO]
The video posted a few weeks ago of Rockford in 1949 was such a hit, I thought you might enjoy another trip back in time.
One Dead In Shooting on Rockford’s West Side
One person is dead and two others are injured following a shooting on Rockford's west side.
Rockford Man Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting
A Rockford man is dead following an officer-involved shooting in the 1800 block of 16th Avenue. Officials say the man was shot after he fired on police from his front porch.
Check Out This Promotional Video of Rockford From 1949
Here's an opportunity to take a step back in time.
Take a look at this 10-minute promotional video for the City of Rockford from the year 1949. The credits indicate it was produced for the Rockford Chamber of Commerce. Rockford: An American City...