Coal City Courant

Athletes in the Arts

Published by admin on Tue, 09/23/2025 - 4:02pm

Driver helped out of car before train hits

Published by admin on Tue, 09/16/2025 - 1:40pm

No one was injured after a Union Pacific freight train slammed head on into a car stuck on the railroad tracks in Gardner.
The Village of Gardner, Gardner Fire Protection District, and Grundy County Sheriff’s Office shared that on Saturday, Sept. 13 at approximately 8 p.m., an area woman, who apparently intended to turn onto Jefferson Street, but instead turned onto the railroad tracks.
The 95-year-old driver attempted to proceed forward, but ended up stuck on the tracks.
With the help of a family member, the woman exited the car before the collision.

In honor of 9-11 lost responders

Published by admin on Tue, 09/09/2025 - 3:28pm

In honor of the 2,753 individuals who died in the terrorist attack on Sept. 11, 2001, three Coal City School High School students paid tribute to the men and women killed in the World Trade Center by recreating the 110 story climb up the towers New York City’s first responders took that day.
Gavin Zeich, and Zander and Gavin Nicola—local fire department cadets—put on their fire gear and climbed up and down stairs at the Coal City High School Stadium on Sunday evening, Sept. 7.

Coal City approves a show few have seen before

Published by admin on Tue, 09/02/2025 - 3:55pm

A drone show will light up the skies at an upcoming event in Coal City.
Fall Fest, set for Sept. 13, will feature a display of 100 drones that will form a variety of colorful animated designs as part of the village’s yearly celebration.
Sky Elements, a Texas-based production company that specializes in drone light shows, will present the display.

Which Fall Fest button will win you $$$?

Published by admin on Tue, 08/26/2025 - 4:22pm

The Coaler Drive Festival and Events Committee has launched the sale of the commemorative 2025 Fall Fest Buttons. These five uniquely designed buttons are only $1.00 and proceeds will be used to fund future Coaler Drive community events.
Each creative button was selected from Coal City student submissions and celebrates their creativity and connection to this community event.

Water tower is as good as new again

Published by admin on Tue, 08/19/2025 - 3:53pm

Repainting and maintenance on a water tower on the north side of CoalCity is finished, officials said at the village board meeting last week.
Village Engineer Ryan Hansen said the updating of the water tower, which started in June, is completed and the tower is back in service.
After draining the tower, located in North Park, the interior was stripped, reprimed and repainted. Hansen estimated that it had been about 20 years since the tower last received significant maintenance.

Signup now for Megan’s Mission 5k Run/Walk

Published by admin on Tue, 08/12/2025 - 4:03pm

The annual “Megan’s Mission 5k Run/Walk” is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 13 at 6 p.m.
This family-friendly event is part of the Village of Coal City’s Fall Festival. Competitive and recreational runners, walkers, strollers, and dog walkers are welcome as the goal is to bring as many people together as possible in support of the childhood cancer community.
Parents should encourage the participation of youth to teach “kids supporting other kids”.

Coal City students are headed back to school

Published by admin on Tue, 08/05/2025 - 3:33pm

As students and families enjoy the final days of summer break, Coal City School District faculty and staff are preparing for a brand new academic year.
The first day of student attendance for the 2025-2026 school year is Wednesday, Aug. 13. Schools will operate on the first/last day dismissal schedule that will have students at the Early Childhood Center attending from 7:55 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Elementary School and Intermediate School from 8:10 a.m. to 1:35 p.m., Middle School from 8:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and High School students will report from 8:20 a.m. to 1:40 p.m.

Student orientation starts Friday

Published by admin on Tue, 07/29/2025 - 9:35am

Orientation events for Coal City School District students begin this week, as Coal City High School will welcome the class of 2029 in for freshman orientation on Friday, Aug. 1.
All freshmen students are encouraged to attend in order to learn more about freshman year and the opportunities available as a high school student.
Orientation will be held at the high school from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Students are to be dropped off and picked up from the Events Entry on the west side of the school.

Repairs at Intermediate School to start

Published by admin on Tue, 07/22/2025 - 4:12pm

After nearly nine months of closure, visible progress is underway at Coal City Intermediate School, where a long-awaited gymnasium repair project is set to begin later this week.
At a special meeting set for July 23, the Coal City Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education is expected to approve a contract with Colfax Corporation for asbestos removal inside the school’s north gymnasium. The bid—$85,950—was the lowest of four submitted and came in under the district’s estimates.