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Learn the art of sourdough with Illinois Extension in Cissna Park

Learn the art of sourdough with Illinois Extension in Cissna Park

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CISSNA PARK, Ill. – The public is invited to join Illinois Extension and the Cissna Park Community Library for an introductory class and unlock the secrets of building and maintaining your thriving sourdough starter! ‍The class will occur on May 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cissna Park Community L…

Sen. Tom Bennett hosts Youth Advisory Council in Springfield

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SPRINGFIELD- Earlier this month, State Senator Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) welcomed dozens of high school students from across the 53rd Senate District to the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield to learn more about the state’s legislative process as part of his Youth Advisory Council (YAC)…

First Financial to Launch Book Drive for Local Organizations

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Watseka, IL – April 23, 2024 – First Financial Bank (Nasdaq: FFBC) is launching a book drive at its location in Watseka, with the goal of contributing to improved financial literacy in the community. Books about personal finance and other subjects can be dropped in a specially marked bin in …

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Watseka, IL

Right Now
40°
  • Humidity: 69%
  • Feels Like: 34°
  • Heat Index: 40°
  • Wind: 8 mph
  • Wind Chill: 34°
  • UV Index: 0 Low
  • Sunrise: 05:58:03 AM
  • Sunset: 07:40:26 PM
  • Dew Point: 31°
  • Visibility: 10 mi

Today

Clear to partly cloudy. Low 31F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Clear to partly cloudy. Low 31F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow

Partly cloudy skies. High 61F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.

Weather Alert

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CDT /1 AM EDT/ TONIGHT
TO 8 AM CDT /9 AM EDT/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 30 will result in frost
formation.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central and
northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

* WHEN...From midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ tonight to 8 AM CDT /9 AM
EDT/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left
uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

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Day
Temp
Wed
31°
48°
Wed
48°/31°
Mostly clear. Lows overnight in the low 30s.

Chance of Rain: 8%

Sunrise: 05:58:03 AM

Sunset: 07:40:26 PM

Humidity: 82%

Wind: NE @ 7 mph

UV Index: 0 Low

Wednesday Night

Clear to partly cloudy. Low 31F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.

Thu
41°
61°
Thu
61°/41°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the low 40s.

Chance of Rain: 7%

Sunrise: 05:56:39 AM

Sunset: 07:41:29 PM

Humidity: 55%

Wind: ESE @ 9 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Thursday Night

Mostly clear skies. Low 41F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph.

Fri
58°
60°
Fri
60°/58°
Mainly cloudy and rainy. Highs in the low 60s and lows in the upper 50s.

Chance of Rain: 80%

Sunrise: 05:55:15 AM

Sunset: 07:42:33 PM

Humidity: 65%

Wind: SE @ 19 mph

UV Index: 3 Moderate

Friday Night

Variably cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Low 58F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Sat
65°
75°
Sat
75°/65°
Partly cloudy and windy. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 60s.

Chance of Rain: 24%

Sunrise: 05:53:53 AM

Sunset: 07:43:36 PM

Humidity: 74%

Wind: SSW @ 25 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Saturday Night

Cloudy in the evening, then off and on rain showers after midnight. Low near 65F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50%.

Sun
63°
79°
Sun
79°/63°
Cloudy and windy. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 24%

Sunrise: 05:52:32 AM

Sunset: 07:44:40 PM

Humidity: 62%

Wind: SSW @ 23 mph

UV Index: 5 Moderate

Sunday Night

Rain showers in the evening will evolve into a more steady rain overnight. Low 63F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.

Mon
51°
71°
Mon
71°/51°
Chance of showers. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 64%

Sunrise: 05:51:12 AM

Sunset: 07:45:43 PM

Humidity: 71%

Wind: SW @ 18 mph

UV Index: 3 Moderate

Monday Night

Rain showers early with clearing later at night. Low 51F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

Tue
54°
72°
Tue
72°/54°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the mid 50s.

Chance of Rain: 8%

Sunrise: 05:49:53 AM

Sunset: 07:46:46 PM

Humidity: 62%

Wind: W @ 12 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Tuesday Night

Clear during the evening. A few showers developing later during the night. Low 54F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

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