Whether you bake, sew, garden, paint or have another hobby you enjoy, the Ford County Fair probably has an opportunity for you to show off your talents.
SAVE THE DATE: The 2024 Summer Reading Program will begin on Monday, June 3rd! Join us at the Kick-off party on Monday, June 3rd from 9AM - 5PM. There will be registration prizes, event sign ups, activities, snacks, and more! Pick up your June calendars at the party to see all of the planned…
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.
Recent Obituaries
Watseka, IL
Right Now
73°
Partly Cloudy
- Humidity: 64%
- Feels Like: 73°
- Heat Index: 73°
- Wind: 10 mph
- Wind Chill: 73°
- UV Index: 0 Low
- Sunrise: 05:28:34 AM
- Sunset: 08:06:51 PM
- Dew Point: 60°
- Visibility: 9 mi
Today
A few clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 64F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A few clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 64F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy. Gusty winds in the afternoon. High 89F. Winds S at 20 to 30 mph. Higher wind gusts possible.
Day
Temp
Mon
Mon
Monday
88°/64°
Partly cloudy. Lows overnight in the mid 60s.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 05:28:34 AM
Sunset: 08:06:51 PM
Humidity: 80%
Wind: SSW @ 10 mph
UV Index: 0 Low
Monday Night
A few clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 64F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tue
Tue
Tuesday
89°/63°
Windy with a mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the low 60s.
Chance of Rain: 13%
Sunrise: 05:27:47 AM
Sunset: 08:07:46 PM
Humidity: 54%
Wind: S @ 22 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Tuesday Night
Thunderstorms and gusty winds in the evening will give way to partly cloudy skies overnight. A few storms may be severe. Low 63F. Winds SSW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
Wed
Wed
Wednesday
76°/56°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise: 05:27:02 AM
Sunset: 08:08:40 PM
Humidity: 56%
Wind: WSW @ 15 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Wednesday Night
A few clouds from time to time. Low 56F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thu
Thu
Thursday
81°/60°
Sunshine. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.
Chance of Rain: 6%
Sunrise: 05:26:19 AM
Sunset: 08:09:33 PM
Humidity: 46%
Wind: SE @ 7 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Thursday Night
Mainly clear skies. Low near 60F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
Fri
Fri
Friday
84°/63°
Times of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 80s and lows in the low 60s.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 05:25:37 AM
Sunset: 08:10:26 PM
Humidity: 55%
Wind: S @ 12 mph
UV Index: 6 High
Friday Night
Scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then mainly cloudy overnight with thunderstorms likely. Low 63F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Sat
Sat
Saturday
81°/60°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.
Chance of Rain: 24%
Sunrise: 05:24:58 AM
Sunset: 08:11:17 PM
Humidity: 63%
Wind: W @ 10 mph
UV Index: 8 Very High
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening followed by scattered thunderstorms after midnight. Low around 60F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Sun
Sun
Sunday
76°/61°
A few thunderstorms possible. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the low 60s.
Chance of Rain: 51%
Sunrise: 05:24:21 AM
Sunset: 08:12:08 PM
Humidity: 69%
Wind: SE @ 11 mph
UV Index: 5 Moderate
Sunday Night
Thunderstorms in the evening, then variable clouds overnight with still a chance of showers. Low 61F. Winds ESE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%.
Local & Social Scene
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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.
