WXXQ-FM (Rockford, IL)

WXXQ (98.5 FM), known as "Q98.5," is a radio station that caters to the Rockford, Illinois region with a focus on country music. Before adopting the country format, the station experimented with a Top 40 music style. WXXQ transmits its signal on the FM frequency of 98.5 MHz and is owned by Townsquare Media. Previously, the station was identified by the call signs WFRL-FM and WELL, and its studios were based in Freeport, Illinois.

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#441964

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#100832

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What Is A 'Pink Micromoon' And Why Will The Quad Cities See One This Weekend?

1 week ago | q985online.com | Connor Kenney

Better question: why does it seem like so much once-in-a-lifetime cosmic stuff is happening? I find space interesting but over the last few years, it seems like every few months there's some kind of monumental planetary event. And half the time, you'll miss it if you don't wake up at 3:26 a.m. to see it. Now, we're in for another specific one on Saturday, though this one isn't a rare one for 2025. We'll get a few more of these.
Illinois Pizzeria Earns Spot Among the World's Best and Here's Where to Find It

1 month ago | q985online.com | Sweet Lenny

Pizza is great no matter where you get it. Admittedly, though, there are some places where the pizza tastes better than the others. 👇 Check Out These Ten Illinois Pizza Joints So Delicious You'll Be Asking For Seconds 👇In Illinois, we are surrounded by amazing pizza joints, one of which was just named one of the world's greatest.
This Is The Funniest Street Name In Iowa, According To Reader's Digest

1 month ago | q985online.com | Connor Kenney

Street names really do have a golden way of being funny. Do you ever see a street name when driving somewhere and you have to do a doubletake? Did I read that right? Street names become one of those things that, like town names, locals grow to know and love and enjoy when a visitor remarks on it. And God knows there are plenty of weird town and street names around here. Think of the wildest street name you've heard. Keep it in mind.
Illinois Is Hiring People To Go Camping For Them This Summer

1 month ago | q985online.com | Connor Kenney

If you love camping, we have good news. We're getting closer to the summer camping season and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has opened up the applications for Campground Hosts. That might sound like you have to do a lot of work while camping, but it's not actually that bad, in my opinion at least. If you really love to go camping, this is a good job for you.
Most Affordable Grocery Store in U.S. Has 214 Illinois Locations

Jan 13, 2025 | q985online.com

Attention, budget-conscious shoppers! Learn about the priciest grocery stores in Illinois and how you can save money by switching to more affordable options. Discover the seven cheapest grocery stores in the U.S., including three in Illinois and Wisconsin.
Discover The Safest States To Live In According To WalletHub Study

Nov 20, 2024 | q985online.com

Discover the safest states to live in the U.S. according to WalletHub's study. Find out why Illinois defies common safety perceptions and where your state ranks.
Rockford’s Ten Best Burgers According to You

Nov 3, 2024 | q985online.com | Steve Shannon

You can't celebrate National Burger Day without eating an actual burger. It might have been better to have National Burger Day on the Saturday before Memorial Day instead of the day after because folks might be a bit "burgered" out. Then again, some people can eat one just about every day. My grandfather would get a bacon cheeseburger every time we went out for a meal. So I guess I'm saying that if you're like my grandfather, you're in luck because we have some great burgers in the Rockford area.
Discover The Best Pizza Places In Illinois According To One Bite Reviews

Oct 30, 2024 | q985online.com | Steve Shannon

Craving a slice of pizza perfection? Join us as we explore the top pizza joints in Illinois that have earned high marks from Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy's renowned One Bite Pizza Review. Imagine Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy embarking on a noble quest, a modern-day pizza knight, armed not with a sword, but with an insatiable hunger and a camera crew.
TERROR: What Scares The S@#! Out Of The People Of Illinois Most

Oct 13, 2024 | q985online.com | Steve Shannon

If you thought Illinois residents were most afraid of snakes, heights, or even clowns, guess again. A recent survey reveals the number one fear in the state, and it's definitely not what you'd expect!What Are You Most Afraid Of? Spoiler Alert: It's Not Snakes or HeightsSo, there I was, completely convinced that my deepest fears—snakes slithering toward me with their judgmental eyes and heights that seem determined to make me dizzy—were universal. Turns out, nope.
Rockford's Ten Most Popular Restaurants According to Yelp

Oct 13, 2024 | q985online.com | Sweet Lenny

As long as you believe restaurants that are reviewed the most tend to be the most popular, you're doing just fine. However, it's also worth considering the power of personal experiences. After all, the act of sharing your dining adventures on platforms like Yelp is a significant contribution to the local food scene, isn't it?