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: 05:28:36 AM
- Sunset: 08:06:53 PM
- Dew Point: 61°
- Visibility: 9 mi
Today
Clouds and some sun this morning with more clouds for this afternoon. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 87F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 66F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow
Becoming partly cloudy and windy. High 89F. Winds S at 20 to 30 mph. Higher wind gusts possible.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 05:28:36 AM
Sunset: 08:06:53 PM
Humidity: 57%
Wind: SSW @ 17 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 66F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of Rain: 23%
Sunrise: 05:27:49 AM
Sunset: 08:07:48 PM
Humidity: 56%
Wind: S @ 22 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Tuesday Night
Variably cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. A few storms may be severe. Low 63F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 05:27:04 AM
Sunset: 08:08:42 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 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Chance of Rain: 5%
Sunrise: 05:26:21 AM
Sunset: 08:09:36 PM
Humidity: 47%
Wind: WSW @ 7 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Thursday Night
Clear skies with a few passing clouds. Low 58F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 31%
Sunrise: 05:25:40 AM
Sunset: 08:10:28 PM
Humidity: 54%
Wind: SE @ 11 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Friday Night
Occasional showers with a thunderstorm possible. Low 62F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Chance of Rain: 31%
Sunrise: 05:25:01 AM
Sunset: 08:11:20 PM
Humidity: 59%
Wind: SSW @ 12 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Saturday Night
Scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then variable clouds overnight with more showers at times. Low 62F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Chance of Rain: 40%
Sunrise: 05:24:23 AM
Sunset: 08:12:11 PM
Humidity: 62%
Wind: SSE @ 11 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Sunday Night
Variable clouds with showers and scattered thunderstorms. Storms more numerous during the evening. 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.