The X Rocks - WIXO

A rock-format radio station serving the Peoria, Illinois market and the broader Illinois Tri-Cities region. Programming focuses on rock music spanning active rock and classic rock, with a locally produced morning show called "The Morning X" hosted by Matt Bahan, broadcast live from the station. The station is active in promoting regional and national live music events, including shows at the Peoria Civic Center and the Castle Theater in Bloomington. Concert programming covers a wide range of rock acts, with advertised events featuring artists such as Three Days Grace, Daughtry, Foo Fighters, Mammoth, and 10 Years. The station also participates in community initiatives, including an annual fundraising event for homelessness awareness called "Gimme Shelter," which entered its ninth year in recent programming cycles. The outlet operates as a locally engaged rock destination for central Illinois listeners, combining national rock content with grassroots community involvement.