Watseka

Iroquois County

Watseka Tornado Siren Alarms Residents: But It’s Just a Test!

WATSEKA, IL – Residents were taken aback this morning when a tornado siren blared at approximately 10:42 am. Watseka Police quickly clarified the situation: it was only a test.  The unexpected...
Indiana

Beware the Flame: Watseka Dogs’ Tragic End Sounds Alarm on Candle Safety

WATSEKA, IL - A local resident has been displaced after a tragic fire, suspected to have been ignited by...
Arts & Entertainment

America’s First Possession: Illinois Haunted House Welcomes Brave Souls this Halloween

WATSEKA, IL - Get ready for an exhilarating journey into the supernatural as Graveside Paranormal invites you to join...
Iroquois County

Watseka Double Homicide: Kankakee Man Arrested for Gruesome Killings, Two Dead

WATSEKA, IL - In a tragic turn of events, the serene streets of Iroquois County were marred by a...
Iroquois County

Two Fatally Shot in Watseka, Man Injured in Daylight Attack

Original report said witnesses reported a child had been injured in the shooting. Read now: Illlinois State...

Motorcyclist dies in crash near Watseka  

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WATSEKA - A crash late Tuesday claimed the life of a motorcyclist after he reportedly swerved into the oncoming path of a semi. According to Illinois...

Christmas Tree Lane returns to Iroquois County in 2021

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WATSEKA – Christmas Tree Lane will return this year at the Old Courthouse Museum beginning December 1st. There is no charge to participate in...

Watseka cancels remainder of Varsity Football Season with four games left

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WATSEKA – Iroquois County CUSD 9 announced Wednesday morning the remainder of the 2021 Varsity Football Season has been canceled. “It has been decided to...

Clove Alliance seeking submissions for Brave, Bold, and Believed Art Show

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BRADLEY - Clove Alliance is looking for students in 7th-12th grades and adults to participate in the Brave, Bold, and Believed Art Show. Entries can...

Train hits Truck in Iroquois County after becoming stuck on tracks

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WATSEKA - A man is reportedly uninjured after his truck got stuck on train tracks just north of town. It happened Wednesday night just east...

Watseka’s Nettie Davis to close next year following enrollment decline

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WATSEKA – Watseka Superintendent Dr. David Andriano announced in a letter to parents Friday afternoon that following a decline in enrollment within the Iroquois...
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