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Happy 4th of July from WLBK 98.9 FM & AM 1360!Thanks for letting us be part of your Independence Day. Here’s to music, m...
07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July from WLBK 98.9 FM & AM 1360!
Thanks for letting us be part of your Independence Day. Here’s to music, memories, and DeKalb hometown pride. 🎆📻

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WLBK commemorates Juneteenth. Honoring the resilience, history, and culture of Black Americans.Let’s reflect, celebrate,...
06/19/2025

WLBK commemorates Juneteenth. Honoring the resilience, history, and culture of Black Americans.
Let’s reflect, celebrate, and continue the journey toward freedom and unity. ❤️💛💚

To the dads who’ve been our steady hand and guiding voice, today is for you.🧡 WLBK 98.9 FM & 1360 AM is proud to celebra...
06/15/2025

To the dads who’ve been our steady hand and guiding voice, today is for you.
🧡 WLBK 98.9 FM & 1360 AM is proud to celebrate Father’s Day 2025 with love, laughter, and a whole lot of gratitude.

Happy Father’s Day!

✂️ A huge congratulations to The Angry Pickle Pub on their official ribbon cutting with the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce...
06/14/2025

✂️ A huge congratulations to The Angry Pickle Pub on their official ribbon cutting with the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce! 🍸🥒✨
We’re excited to see this awesome new spot thrive in the heart of our community. With great food, refreshing drinks infused with a playful pickle twist, and plenty of good times, The Angry Pickle Pub is sure to become a local favorite.

Cheers to a bright and flavorful future ahead! 🍻

📍 215 W State Street, Sycamore, IL

🌎 Celebrate World Environment Day with WLBK FM 98.9 / AM 1360! Let’s work together to protect our planet. 🌱
06/05/2025

🌎 Celebrate World Environment Day with WLBK FM 98.9 / AM 1360! Let’s work together to protect our planet. 🌱

Today, we remember the fallen. Those who served with courage and gave all.From DeKalb and beyond, WLBK honors their memo...
05/26/2025

Today, we remember the fallen. Those who served with courage and gave all.
From DeKalb and beyond, WLBK honors their memory and the freedom they protect. 💙

🎉 Sweet celebrations in Sycamore!WLBK Marketing Consultant, Jamie Wiegand, attended the ribbon cutting for Smallcakes Sy...
05/22/2025

🎉 Sweet celebrations in Sycamore!

WLBK Marketing Consultant, Jamie Wiegand, attended the ribbon cutting for Smallcakes Sycamore on May 2nd, hosted by the Sycamore and DeKalb Chambers of Commerce. ✂️
Wishing them all the best as they bring more frosting, flavor, and fun to the community! 💖

🌷 Wishing all the incredible moms in DeKalb and beyond a beautiful Mother’s Day!Thank you for being the heart of our com...
05/11/2025

🌷 Wishing all the incredible moms in DeKalb and beyond a beautiful Mother’s Day!

Thank you for being the heart of our communities!
We honor you today and every day. ❤️

Teachers change the world one lesson, one student, and one day at a time. 🙌WLBK honors educators everywhere during Teach...
05/06/2025

Teachers change the world one lesson, one student, and one day at a time. 🙌

WLBK honors educators everywhere during Teacher Appreciation Week. 📚
You are seen. You are valued. Thank you. 🍎

Congratulations Tim Overton!!! 🎉🎉🎉
04/28/2025

Congratulations Tim Overton!!! 🎉🎉🎉

Stop out at the NIU Convocation Center and visit with WLBK's Gwen & Jamie today between 4-7. They are attending the DeKa...
04/24/2025

Stop out at the NIU Convocation Center and visit with WLBK's Gwen & Jamie today between 4-7. They are attending the DeKalb Chamber's Local Showcase & Spring Show.

✅While you are there, don't forget to enter a chance to win an overnight stay with waterpark passes to Chula Vista, at the Wisconsin Dells.

WLBK Local News: (For the full version, listen to 98.9 FM or 1360 AM).About 60 people attended last evening’s candidate’...
02/20/2025

WLBK Local News: (For the full version, listen to 98.9 FM or 1360 AM).

About 60 people attended last evening’s candidate’s night forum in DeKalb despite the frigid weather. Three mayoral candidates, Mayor Cohen Barnes, 7th ward Alderman John Walker and NIU staffer Kouame Sanan along with ward two candidates Barb Larson and Michael Embrey answered questions presented by the president of the DeKalb Area Rental Association, Glenn Roby. The questions centered on how to draw seniors, families, workers and jobs. Other topics included crime, squatters’ rights and should renters’ insurance be required for apartment dwellers. The DeKalb Area Renters Association and the DeKalb Area Builders Association will present a second candidates night March 20th. This will be for school board candidates. It will also be held at Faranda’s Banquet Center. Early voting begins March 7th, election day is April 1st.

Sycamore city leaders amended a city ordinance regarding the regulation of murals. A mural is defined as a painting, that is visible from a public right of way, 64 square feet or larger, and is displayed only on the side of a building. Murals must be approved by the city council, and they may use subjective judgment. According to the ordinance, property owners are responsible for ensuring that the approved mural is maintained in good condition and is repaired in the case of vandalism or accidental destruction. The original ordinance called for the city to cap downtown murals at 6, however that was amended to 3. The city voted in support of the amended ordinance on a 5 to 3 vote.

You are invited to the Brews, Bottles & Blarney event on March 1st at St. Mary’s memorial hall in Sycamore. This is a fundraiser for St. Mary’s Catholic School in Sycamore. The private school offers education from Preschool through 8th grade. The event includes tastings of more than 40 wines, craft beers, and spirits, along with food, games, raffle and silent auction items. Auction items include a football signed by Bears tight end Cole Kmet, and an autographed jersey by former Cub and current Yankee Cody Bellinger. Tickets start at $40. To purchase event tickets or raffle tickets, go to stmarysycamore.com.

Illinois law has changed how alcohol-infused products like alcoholic ice cream, whipped cream, and popsicles are sold. Under a new Illinois Senate Bill, these items are now considered alcoholic beverages and must be regulated by the Illinois Liquor Control Act and the Illinois Liquor Control Commission. The law requires retailers to display these products separately from items that may appeal to children, such as soft drinks and snacks, with smaller retailers needing to post signage to indicate that the products are alcoholic and for adults only. Larger retailers must physically separate alcohol-infused items from non-alcoholic products.

Railroad and train buff Bill Cummings will share the story of Chessie, a cat character used as a symbol of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. The event is this Sunday at noon at the Glidden Homestead in DeKalb. According to the Homestead, the image first appeared a 1933 edition of “Fortune” magazine and captured the hearts of the nation. Admission is $5 and includes the program, a bowl of soup, and a house tour. Cummings developed a passion for railroads and when he was a child. After he retired from NIU he joined the Blackhawk Model Railroad Club in Oregon. His program will cover how the railroad developed an advertising campaign around the kitten image. For more information, visit gliddenhomestead.org.

Information provided in this report has been obtained from area authorities, including but not limited to local police, fire and emergency dispatch officials. Information is sourced only from official sources of public information unless otherwise stated. Subjects listed who have been charged or cited for crimes have not been proven guilty in court and all acts are alleged.

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