Joe Crain
WICS Morning and Midday Weather Anchor

Joe helps you plan for the day at work and school with the Storm Team 20 forecast every weekday from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. during “Sunrise This Morning”.  Joe also keeps you updated on the latest weather with local updates during “Good Morning America” and has a complete look at your forecast during “ABC NewsChannel 20 Midday” at 11:00 a.m. weekdays.

At the young age of 12, Joe got an early start to his career with school and community announcements on his hometown radio station in Cairo, Illinois.  Joe has held a variety of on-air, programming and management positions with radio stations in St. Louis, Duluth, Green Bay, Sioux City, Omaha, Peoria and Springfield.  Joe joined the ABC NewsChannel 20 family in the summer of 2004 as a weekend weather anchor.  He was named the morning and midday weather anchor in March 2008.

Joe holds a B.A. in Radio-Television Sales and Management with a minor in Journalism from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. He's currently working to earn a Broadcast Meteorology degree through the distance learning program at Mississippi State University.

Joe has been honored by his peers with numerous awards such as the "Silver Dome" from the Illinois Broadcasters Association and multiple nominations for the national "Gavin Award" that showcases excellence in radio programming. More recently, Joe was accepted for membership into the National Weather Association.

In the community, Joe has been recognized for his involvement with a number of organizations such as the American Diabetes Association, Land of Lincoln Goodwill, the Central Illinois Community Blood Center, the MS Walk-a-Thon, Central Illinois Down Syndrome Society and the Salvation Army. As part of Storm Team 20, Joe enjoys speaking to dozens of school and civic groups about weather and severe weather safety.

Joe, along with his wife Ann and children, Megan and Thomas, reside in Springfield. He's a model railroader and train collector. Joe's an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, Fighting Illini and SIU Salukis. And, by his own account, Joe is a "below average" golfer.