Iroquois County's Times-Republic

06/17/2026

The Sheldon High School Alumni committee organized this year's alumni banquet at Trios Steakhouse, Watseka, on Saturday, June 13. Members of that committee are Marilyn Busick, Mary Thibaut, Kathy Lindsey, Kim Mabbitt, Kandi Keller, Roger Mabbitt, La…

The Sheldon High School Alumni committee organized this year's alumni banquet at Trios Steakhouse, Watseka, on Saturday, June 13. Members of that committee are Marilyn Busick, Mary Thibaut, Kathy Lindsey,

06/17/2026

This summer, Plant a Seed, Read at the Watseka Public Library for our summer reading challenge running June 1st through July 10th! Log the minutes you read to earn badges and rewards! The challenge will run through the Beanstack app. Completing the …

This summer, Plant a Seed, Read at the Watseka Public Library for our summer reading challenge running June 1st through July 10th! Log the minutes you read to earn badges

06/17/2026

On June 10, Iroquois County Sheriff's Police arrested Michelle Pescetto, age 45, of Sheldon. According to police reports, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for traffic violations where Pescetto was the passenger. A search revealed suspe…

On June 10, Iroquois County Sheriff's Police arrested Michelle Pescetto, age 45, of Sheldon. According to police reports, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for traffic violations where

06/16/2026

TAKE THIS ONE SERIOUSLY EVERYBODY!! REVIEW YOUR SHELTERING PLANS NOW AND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE MULTIPLE WAYS TO RECEIVE WARNINGS!
Two rounds of potentially severe storms are expected Wednesday, the first in the morning into the early afternoon. These storms may produce damaging winds and large hail. A second, potentially more dangerous round of potentially tornadic thunderstorms is expected late in the afternoon into early evening.

06/12/2026

All temporary records of past special education students, who graduated in May of 2021 or have a birthdate of June 1, 2002 will be destroyed, according to information provided by the Iroquois Special Education Association.

All temporary records of past special education students, who graduated in May of 2021 or have a birthdate of June 1, 2002 will be destroyed, according to information provided by

06/12/2026

Cleanup is continuing in the Illiana area after storms went through the evening of June 11.

06/12/2026

News Release

June 12th, 2026

Iroquois County Courthouse Closure

Due to the severe weather the area received during the evening hours of Thursday June 11th, 2026, the Iroquois County Courthouse will be closed on Friday June 12th, 2026.

Emergency agencies around the county have reported several power outages and severe weather related damage to the immediate and surrounding area, including the Iroquois County Courthouse.

The courthouse will re-open with regular hours on Monday June 15th, 2026.

Sheriff Clinton J. Perzee
Iroquois County Sheriff

06/10/2026

CHICAGO – As warm summer days approach and families gear up for backyard pool parties and trips to the beach, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services , Safe Kids Illinois and Lurie Children’s Hospital are teaming up to promote a simp…

CHICAGO – As warm summer days approach and families gear up for backyard pool parties and trips to the beach, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services , Safe

06/10/2026

From protein and calcium to the taste people love, dairy delivers the whole package for every age every day. June is National Dairy Month, making it the perfect time to celebrate dairy foods and the hardworking dairy farmers who make milk, cheese an…

From protein and calcium to the taste people love, dairy delivers the whole package for every age every day. June is National Dairy Month, making it the perfect time to