Iroquois County Sheriff’s Department
A benefit is planned for Ezra Eades, infant son of TJ and Taylor Eades of Watseka to help offset costs medical expenses.
Shafer, a female, that enjoyed posing for the camera and also easy going. She is tabby grey, current on her vaccinations and has been spayed. Her birthdate is 3-4-2020 , intake weight 7.6 pounds. Shafer has been at the shelter since 3-8-2023.
FORT WAYNE — After a fiery back and forth between themselves and Judge Fran Gull, the legal team for Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen withdrew their right to a speedy jury trial during a hearing last Tuesday in Allen County Superior Court.
Recent Obituaries
Watseka, IL
Right Now
- Humidity: 84%
- Feels Like: 66°
- Heat Index: 66°
- Wind: 4 mph
- Wind Chill: 66°
- UV Index: 7 High
- Sunrise: 05:28:41 AM
- Sunset: 08:06:58 PM
- Dew Point: 61°
- Visibility: 9 mi
Today
Some sun this morning with increasing clouds this afternoon. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 87F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 66F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tomorrow
Mostly cloudy in the morning followed by partly cloudy skies and gusty winds during the afternoon. High 89F. Winds S at 20 to 30 mph. Higher wind gusts possible.
Chance of Rain: 20%
Sunrise: 05:28:41 AM
Sunset: 08:06:58 PM
Humidity: 57%
Wind: SSW @ 17 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 66F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Chance of Rain: 23%
Sunrise: 05:27:54 AM
Sunset: 08:07:53 PM
Humidity: 56%
Wind: S @ 22 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Tuesday Night
Thunderstorms likely in the evening. Then a chance of scattered thunderstorms later on. A few storms may be severe. Low 63F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 05:27:09 AM
Sunset: 08:08:47 PM
Humidity: 57%
Wind: WSW @ 15 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Wednesday Night
Rain showers early with clearing later at night. Low 56F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Chance of Rain: 5%
Sunrise: 05:26:26 AM
Sunset: 08:09:40 PM
Humidity: 48%
Wind: WSW @ 7 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Thursday Night
Generally fair. Low 58F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 31%
Sunrise: 05:25:45 AM
Sunset: 08:10:33 PM
Humidity: 54%
Wind: SE @ 11 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Friday Night
Variable clouds with showers at times, and perhaps a rumble or two of thunder, especially early. Low 62F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Chance of Rain: 30%
Sunrise: 05:25:05 AM
Sunset: 08:11:25 PM
Humidity: 59%
Wind: SSW @ 12 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with showers and a few thunderstorms. Low 62F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Chance of Rain: 39%
Sunrise: 05:24:28 AM
Sunset: 08:12:15 PM
Humidity: 62%
Wind: SSE @ 11 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Sunday Night
Scattered thunderstorms during the evening followed by occasional showers overnight. Low 63F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Local & Social Scene
The South Newton Rebels’ baseball squad faced a tough defeat against the Watseka Warriors on Friday, May 10, suffering a 14-run loss with a final score of 18-4 on the road.
In baseball
IHSA Class 1A TRG Sectional — #7 St. Anne
In baseball
Several Iroquois County track and field teams competed at the Vermilion Valley Conference meet in Westville Thursday.
