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: 42%
- Feels Like: 86°
- Heat Index: 86°
- Wind: 14 mph
- Wind Chill: 85°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 05:28:34 AM
- Sunset: 08:06:51 PM
- Dew Point: 59°
- Visibility: 9 mi
Today
Some clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low around 65F. SSW winds at 10 to 20 mph, decreasing to less than 5 mph.
Tonight
Some clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low around 65F. SSW winds at 10 to 20 mph, decreasing to less than 5 mph.
Tomorrow
Wind increasing. A few clouds from time to time. High 89F. Winds S at 20 to 30 mph. Higher wind gusts possible.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 05:28:34 AM
Sunset: 08:06:51 PM
Humidity: 68%
Wind: SSW @ 16 mph
UV Index: 0 Low
Monday Night
Some clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low around 65F. SSW winds at 10 to 20 mph, decreasing to less than 5 mph.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 05:27:47 AM
Sunset: 08:07:46 PM
Humidity: 56%
Wind: S @ 22 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Tuesday Night
Thunderstorms during the evening, then cloudy skies overnight. A few storms may be severe. Low 62F. Winds SSW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 05:27:02 AM
Sunset: 08:08:40 PM
Humidity: 57%
Wind: WSW @ 15 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy skies. Low 56F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 7%
Sunrise: 05:26:19 AM
Sunset: 08:09:33 PM
Humidity: 47%
Wind: SE @ 7 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Thursday Night
A few clouds. Low 59F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 39%
Sunrise: 05:25:37 AM
Sunset: 08:10:26 PM
Humidity: 54%
Wind: SSE @ 12 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Friday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low 63F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Chance of Rain: 37%
Sunrise: 05:24:58 AM
Sunset: 08:11:17 PM
Humidity: 61%
Wind: SW @ 11 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Saturday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Low 61F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Chance of Rain: 46%
Sunrise: 05:24:21 AM
Sunset: 08:12:08 PM
Humidity: 64%
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 E 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.
