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: 89%
- Feels Like: 65°
- Heat Index: 65°
- Wind: 3 mph
- Wind Chill: 65°
- UV Index: 8 Very High
- Sunrise: 05:29:24 AM
- Sunset: 08:05:57 PM
- Dew Point: 61°
- Visibility: 9 mi
Today
A mix of clouds and sun. Warm. High around 85F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy skies. Low 63F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
Partly to mostly cloudy. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 87F. Winds SSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Chance of Rain: 19%
Sunrise: 05:29:24 AM
Sunset: 08:05:57 PM
Humidity: 67%
Wind: WNW @ 8 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy skies. Low 63F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of Rain: 18%
Sunrise: 05:28:36 AM
Sunset: 08:06:53 PM
Humidity: 52%
Wind: SSW @ 16 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy skies early will become partly cloudy late. 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 @ 21 mph
UV Index: 7 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: 38%
Sunrise: 05:27:04 AM
Sunset: 08:08:42 PM
Humidity: 65%
Wind: WSW @ 16 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Wednesday Night
A few showers early with mostly clear conditions later at night. Low around 55F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Chance of Rain: 4%
Sunrise: 05:26:21 AM
Sunset: 08:09:36 PM
Humidity: 50%
Wind: NW @ 8 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Thursday Night
Clear skies with a few passing clouds. Low around 55F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of Rain: 14%
Sunrise: 05:25:40 AM
Sunset: 08:10:28 PM
Humidity: 51%
Wind: ESE @ 11 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Friday Night
Cloudy with showers. Low 61F. Winds SSE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
Chance of Rain: 44%
Sunrise: 05:25:01 AM
Sunset: 08:11:20 PM
Humidity: 66%
Wind: SSW @ 12 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Saturday Night
Variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms. Low 61F. Winds SSE 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.