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: 67%
- Feels Like: 74°
- Heat Index: 74°
- Wind: 6 mph
- Wind Chill: 74°
- UV Index: 8 Very High
- Sunrise: 05:29:24 AM
- Sunset: 08:05:57 PM
- Dew Point: 62°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Sun and clouds mixed. Warm. High near 85F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A few clouds. Low 64F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
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: 24%
Sunrise: 05:29:24 AM
Sunset: 08:05:57 PM
Humidity: 55%
Wind: WNW @ 7 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Sunday Night
A few clouds. Low 64F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 16%
Sunrise: 05:28:36 AM
Sunset: 08:06:53 PM
Humidity: 50%
Wind: SSW @ 17 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Monday Night
Cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy later at night. Low 67F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 05:27:49 AM
Sunset: 08:07:48 PM
Humidity: 56%
Wind: S @ 20 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Tuesday Night
Scattered thunderstorms during the evening becoming more widespread overnight. Potential for severe thunderstorms. Low 67F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Chance of Rain: 42%
Sunrise: 05:27:04 AM
Sunset: 08:08:42 PM
Humidity: 64%
Wind: WSW @ 16 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Wednesday Night
Rain showers early with clearing later at night. Low near 55F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Chance of Rain: 5%
Sunrise: 05:26:21 AM
Sunset: 08:09:36 PM
Humidity: 50%
Wind: NW @ 7 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Thursday Night
Mostly clear skies. Low near 55F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 16%
Sunrise: 05:25:40 AM
Sunset: 08:10:28 PM
Humidity: 51%
Wind: SE @ 11 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Friday Night
Overcast with rain showers at times. Low 61F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Chance of Rain: 39%
Sunrise: 05:25:01 AM
Sunset: 08:11:20 PM
Humidity: 62%
Wind: SSW @ 13 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Saturday Night
Scattered thunderstorms. Low 61F. Winds SSW 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.
