Coal City Courant

Constellation's charity fishing tournaments top $1 million

Published by admin on Tue, 04/15/2025 - 4:02pm

Constellation’s “Fishing for a Cure” tournament, held Saturday, April 12 on Braidwood Lake, raised an event record $150,000 for the local charity K9s For Veterans, putting the tournament over the $1 million mark in donations during its 24-year history.
K9s for Veterans is a local non-profit organization that specializes in providing service dogs to area veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury.

Can you spell W-I-N-N-E-R-S

Published by admin on Tue, 04/08/2025 - 4:02pm

Coal City Middle School student Liam Allen is the IVC Conference Spelling Bee champion.
Allen, an eighth grader, was one of 29 students participating in the conference bee hosted by Channahon Junior High, and his spelling skills earned him a first place finish. As a school, CCMS finished second thanks to the amazing spelling of Remii Yott and Reagan Jeschke.
"It was an amazing accomplishment for Liam to take first place, and Coal City take second," said Mrs. Sweeney and Mrs. Sobieck, the school's spelling bee sponsors.

FBLA students compete at state, three going to nationals

Published by admin on Tue, 04/01/2025 - 3:46pm

The Coal City High School chapter of Future Business Leaders of America [FBLA] participated in the annual State Leadership Conference in Springfield with four students placing in the top 10 and three of them advancing to the national competition this summer.
Grace Sitar, Peyton Gibson and Kylee Kennell earned a trip to the National Leadership Conference in Anaheim, CA. The top four finishers in each competitive event qualify for national competition.

Coaler assistant wrestling coach, athletic director to be honored

Published by admin on Tue, 03/25/2025 - 4:04pm

The Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association [IWCOA] annually recognizes outstanding individuals in the sport of wrestling, and those who work behind the scenes to support the athletes and coaches.
It was recently announced by the IWCOA that Coal City High School athletic director Brad Boresi was selected as the 2025 1A Administrator of the Year. The organization’s membership selected Boresi for the honor based on a nomination submitted by Coalers head coach Mark Masters.

Goodwill opens local donation center

Published by admin on Tue, 03/18/2025 - 3:55pm

Goodwill of Central Illinois officially opened their newest donation center in Coal City at 155 E. Division St. in a location previously occupied by Ultimate Rides.
Hours of operation are Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. – 5 p.m..
“We are proud to be opening a donation location in Grundy County,” said Goodwill President & CEO Don Johnson. “We want to make donating as convenient as possible for Coal City and the surrounding communities.”

Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd

Published by admin on Wed, 03/05/2025 - 11:15am

His skin was pale and his eye was odd
He shaved the faces of gentlemen
Who never thereafter were heard of again
He trod a path that few have trod
Did Sweeney Todd
The demon barber of Fleet Street
The opening lyrics are a trailer of what plays out on the stage in the Tony Award winning musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. A gripping, twisted tale of revenge, Sweeney Todd, is best described as both terrifying and darkly funny.

Coal City wrestlers to battle for state title

Published by admin on Wed, 02/26/2025 - 1:48pm

The Coal City wrestling team had advanced to the match for 1st place in the Class 1A Dual team final.

The Coalers deafeated Stanford Olympia 53-22 in the Quarterfinal Friday and this morning upended Marian (Woodstock) 35-27 in the seminfinal round to reach the final round to decide the State Championship which will be at 6 p.m. tonight at Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington, IL

Coal City will face #1 ranked Vandalia who beat #4 Tolono Unity, 33-30

The Coalers will be ready and are hoping for a large contingent of fans for the final. 

Here's the scoop...Culver's coming

Published by admin on Tue, 02/18/2025 - 4:13pm

New dining options are on the way for Diamond residents, with two regional chain restaurants tentatively set to begin construction this spring.
Culver's Restaurant, popular for its frozen custard, butterburgers and chees curds, and Heroes West both plan to open new locations near each other on Route 113.
"The permit for Heroes West is ready to be issued," said Village of Diamond Planning and Zoning Coordinator Cindy Atwood Tuesday, adding that plans submitted by Culver's are still in the review stage.

Board votes to repair Intermediate School

Published by admin on Tue, 02/11/2025 - 4:21pm

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Jimmy John's opens in Diamond

Published by admin on Tue, 02/04/2025 - 4:06pm

Jimmy John's sandwich shop officially opened its doors at 2695 E. Division St. in Diamond on Friday, bringing fresh, fast sandwiches to the community.
The new location is owned by Joe Jaksich and his sister Donna DiBenedetto, seasoned franchise operators who also own two other Jimmy John's locations in Tinley Park and Frankfort, IL.
Jaksich, who has been in the business for 22 years, emphasized his deep experience in running a successful franchise.