An Illinois 4-H livestock ambassador, North Clay FFA Chapter president and now the author of her very own book, Paris Van Dyke is sharing with readers how her rural roots and lessons learned on the family farm set a foundation for her success.
SAVE THE DATE: The 2024 Summer Reading Program will begin on Monday, June 3rd! Join us at the Kick-off party on Monday, June 3rd from 9AM — 5PM. There will be registration prizes, event sign ups, activities, snacks, and more!
The Iroquois County Public Health Department will present The Safe Sitter® program in June.
The May 6 meeting of the Crescent City village board was called to order by Mayor Mark Rabe at 6:58 p.m. Cathy Christensen, clerk, took roll call with the following trustees in attendance: Chris Morrical, Steve Carley, Joe Belott, Kim Rabe and Jim Sorensen. Also present were maintenance engi…
Iroquois County Sheriff’s Department
Recent Obituaries
Watseka, IL
Right Now
57°
Cloudy
- Humidity: 100%
- Feels Like: 56°
- Heat Index: 57°
- Wind: 5 mph
- Wind Chill: 56°
- UV Index: 3 Moderate
- Sunrise: 05:33:53 AM
- Sunset: 08:01:09 PM
- Dew Point: 57°
- Visibility: 8 mi
Today
Rain showers early will evolve into a more steady rain for the afternoon. High 68F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Tonight
Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. Low near 55F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Tomorrow
Cloudy early with partial sunshine expected late. High 72F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph.
Day
Temp
Tue
Tue
Tuesday
68°/55°
Mainly cloudy and rainy. Highs in the upper 60s and lows in the mid 50s.
Chance of Rain: 70%
Sunrise: 05:33:53 AM
Sunset: 08:01:09 PM
Humidity: 83%
Wind: ENE @ 12 mph
UV Index: 3 Moderate
Tuesday Night
Considerable cloudiness with occasional rain showers. Low near 55F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Wed
Wed
Wednesday
72°/50°
Clouds giving way to sun . Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 05:32:56 AM
Sunset: 08:02:08 PM
Humidity: 69%
Wind: NNE @ 13 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Wednesday Night
A few clouds from time to time. Low around 50F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph.
Thu
Thu
Thursday
76°/58°
Chance of afternoon showers. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the upper 50s.
Chance of Rain: 32%
Sunrise: 05:32:01 AM
Sunset: 08:03:06 PM
Humidity: 63%
Wind: S @ 8 mph
UV Index: 6 High
Thursday Night
Cloudy with showers. Low 58F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%.
Fri
Fri
Friday
77°/58°
Showers and thunderstorms late. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 50s.
Chance of Rain: 41%
Sunrise: 05:31:07 AM
Sunset: 08:04:04 PM
Humidity: 69%
Wind: WSW @ 7 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Friday Night
A few clouds from time to time. Low 58F. Winds light and variable.
Sat
Sat
Saturday
81°/61°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 05:30:15 AM
Sunset: 08:05:01 PM
Humidity: 64%
Wind: SE @ 9 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Saturday Night
Mostly clear skies. Low 61F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
Sun
Sun
Sunday
84°/62°
A few clouds. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the low 60s.
Chance of Rain: 17%
Sunrise: 05:29:24 AM
Sunset: 08:05:57 PM
Humidity: 56%
Wind: W @ 11 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy during the evening. A few showers developing later during the night. Low 62F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Mon
Mon
Monday
80°/60°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 05:28:36 AM
Sunset: 08:06:53 PM
Humidity: 60%
Wind: SW @ 12 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Monday Night
Rain showers in the evening becoming more intermittent overnight. Low near 60F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Local & Social Scene
In baseball
Several Iroquois County track and field teams competed at the Vermilion Valley Conference meet in Westville Thursday.
In baseball
Clifton Central track and field teams competed at the RVC meet at St. Anne.
Iroquois West track and field team members competed in Monday’s Gibson City Melvin-Sibley’s Mini Meet.
