April 1-30, 2024
As families battle inflation and elevated food costs, shoppers are looking for new ways to stretch every dollar in the grocery store. “With a little planning and preparation, you can make the most out of grocery store trips without breaking the bank,” notes Monica Nyman, registered dietitian…
Watseka Police Department
St. Peter Lutheran Church, Crescent City, will host its first drive-through lunch – Lunchin’ on a Prayer, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Diners can park in the church parking lot, which is on the north side, at 403 N. Colfax. Diners can stay in their cars and orders will be taken a…
Illinois will experience a rare phenomenon of nature this year as two broods of periodical cicadas are scheduled to emerge at the same time.
Recent Obituaries
Watseka, IL
Right Now
- Humidity: 74%
- Feels Like: 67°
- Heat Index: 67°
- Wind: 7 mph
- Wind Chill: 67°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 05:47:17 AM
- Sunset: 07:48:50 PM
- Dew Point: 59°
- Visibility: 10 mi
Today
Partly cloudy this evening then becoming cloudy with periods of light rain after midnight. Low around 60F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy this evening then becoming cloudy with periods of light rain after midnight. Low around 60F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Tomorrow
Showers in the morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. High 69F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Chance of Rain: 67%
Sunrise: 05:47:17 AM
Sunset: 07:48:50 PM
Humidity: 86%
Wind: W @ 8 mph
UV Index: 0 Low
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy this evening then becoming cloudy with periods of light rain after midnight. Low around 60F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Chance of Rain: 41%
Sunrise: 05:46:02 AM
Sunset: 07:49:53 PM
Humidity: 72%
Wind: N @ 13 mph
UV Index: 6 High
Friday Night
A few clouds. Low 51F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 05:44:48 AM
Sunset: 07:50:55 PM
Humidity: 63%
Wind: SSE @ 7 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Saturday Night
Scattered thunderstorms in the evening with a few showers possible late. Low 56F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 05:43:36 AM
Sunset: 07:51:58 PM
Humidity: 62%
Wind: NNE @ 11 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Low around 50F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 36%
Sunrise: 05:42:25 AM
Sunset: 07:53 PM
Humidity: 62%
Wind: ESE @ 9 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Monday Night
Partly cloudy skies early will give way to occasional showers later during the night. Low 62F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Chance of Rain: 58%
Sunrise: 05:41:16 AM
Sunset: 07:54:02 PM
Humidity: 71%
Wind: SSW @ 17 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Tuesday Night
Scattered thunderstorms early. Skies will become mainly clear overnight. Low 61F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Chance of Rain: 58%
Sunrise: 05:40:07 AM
Sunset: 07:55:04 PM
Humidity: 64%
Wind: SSW @ 13 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Wednesday Night
Scattered thunderstorms during the evening followed by a few showers overnight. Low 58F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Local & Social Scene
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.
Watseka High School hosted a boys’ track and field triangular meet with Herscher and Manteno Tuesday in Watseka.
In baseball