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: 46%
- Feels Like: 86°
- Heat Index: 86°
- Wind: 6 mph
- Wind Chill: 85°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 05:29:24 AM
- Sunset: 08:05:57 PM
- Dew Point: 61°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Isolated thunderstorms early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low 64F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tonight
Isolated thunderstorms early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low 64F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies during the afternoon. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 88F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph.
Chance of Rain: 31%
Sunrise: 05:29:24 AM
Sunset: 08:05:57 PM
Humidity: 67%
Wind: E @ 9 mph
UV Index: 0 Low
Sunday Night
Isolated thunderstorms early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low 64F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 05:28:36 AM
Sunset: 08:06:53 PM
Humidity: 51%
Wind: SSW @ 18 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Monday Night
Showers in the evening with isolated thunderstorms arriving overnight. Low 66F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 05:27:49 AM
Sunset: 08:07:48 PM
Humidity: 56%
Wind: SSW @ 21 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy skies early. Scattered thunderstorms developing later at night. Potential for severe thunderstorms. Low 67F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Chance of Rain: 45%
Sunrise: 05:27:04 AM
Sunset: 08:08:42 PM
Humidity: 61%
Wind: WSW @ 18 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Wednesday Night
A few clouds. Low around 55F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of Rain: 7%
Sunrise: 05:26:21 AM
Sunset: 08:09:36 PM
Humidity: 48%
Wind: NW @ 7 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Low near 55F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 23%
Sunrise: 05:25:40 AM
Sunset: 08:10:28 PM
Humidity: 52%
Wind: SE @ 11 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Friday Night
Overcast with rain showers at times. Low around 60F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Chance of Rain: 53%
Sunrise: 05:25:01 AM
Sunset: 08:11:20 PM
Humidity: 59%
Wind: WSW @ 11 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Saturday Night
Overcast with rain showers at times. Low 61F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
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.