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Leaf vac service suspended

Published by admin on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 9:00pm

    The leaves overhead have already started to flutter to the ground, and Wilmington residents who use the city leaf vac service are going to have to find another way to get rid of them. The City Council agreed Tuesday night to suspend the service, effective immediately.
    “It has its ups and downs. People want it, but it’s been a money pit over the years; paying overtime and everything else,” Alderman Steve Evans commented at last week’s Water, Sewer, Streets and Alleys Committee meeting when the members discussed suspending the service this year.

Pumpkins, produce and more at the market

Published by admin on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 6:54pm

    Pumpkins, produce, and pie are just a few of the items that will be available in Campbell Memorial Park during the village of Coal City’s farmers market—Market Fresh on Broadway.  
    The fifth and final market of the season is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the park located at 580 S. Broadway.
    Coal City’s market is designed to provide area residents with locally-grown produce and locally-sourced products.  It also offers residents a location to try new foods  and exercise routines, and access unique products.

Coal City to pick its idol

Published by admin on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 6:52pm

    Coal City will pick its idol in a contest that’s never been seen in the community.
    Coal City Idol, a vocal music competition, will be held Thursday, Sept. 28, in the Coal City Unit 1 Auditorium at Coal City High School. The contest will pit 24 contestants of all ages and walks of life from around the area against each other for a chance to win a one the largest trophies ever presented in Coal City, as well as gift cards to several area stores and restaurants.

Village amends temporary parking restrictions

Published by admin on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 6:51pm

    The village of Coal City put parking restrictions in place to reduce traffic congestion around the Coal City Middle School on youth football game days.
    “Parking bans have greatly assisted traffic congestion within the neighborhood immediately adjacent on the east side of the middle school. However, there are some motorists who continue to fail to abide by the temporary posted signs warning of the need to keep parking on one side of the street,” said Village Administrator Matt Fritz.

Falling leaves,

Published by admin on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 6:49pm

     Autumn officially arrives this week and as the leaves change color and fall to the ground they begin piling up in yards.
    Until Oct. 31, Coal City residents who want to dispose of the piles of leaves must place them in kraft bags and leave them curbside for pickup by the town’s waste hauler. After that day residents have the option to burn the leaves, as well as tree branches and other waste.
    The guidelines for burning vegetative debris is outlined in the town’s code, a practice that is limited to between Nov. 1 and April 1.

A plan for the future

Published by admin on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 6:49pm

     Outlining a plan for the village of Coal City’s future will be the board of trustees’ focus in the new year.
    Village leaders have contracted Northern Illinois University’s Center for Governmental Studies to assist them in developing a long-range strategic plan to guide the village. The cost to the community is $9,600.
    Greg Kuhn, the center’s assistant director of public management and training, will oversee the project.

Coal City planners put proposal on ice

Published by admin on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 6:47pm

 

New rule for building permits

Published by admin on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 6:24pm

Homeowners planning to update items in and around their properties need to apply to the city for a permit for certain items. But thanks to City Council action this month, the threshold for what kind of work requires that permit has been changed.

On Sept. 12, the council agreed to make a change to Chapter 22 of the city’s code of ordinances dealing with buildings and building regulations, increasing the amount of work homeowners can conduct on their properties without a permit.

Stop signs back where they once were

Published by admin on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 6:22pm

The construction along the railroad tracks in Braidwood is complete. But left behind is a bit of confusion.

On Sept. 12, city leaders announced that the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) had wrapped up its work along Routes 53 and 129 and the tracks, opening up the roads and crossings again through town.

But while the completion of the work is welcome news to residents, it came with yet another change for drivers.

Wolf in the spotlight in September

Published by admin on Tue, 09/19/2017 - 6:20pm

 

Reed-Custer High School senior Emily Wolf finds herself in the spotlight this month.

Emily has been named the Senior Spotlight winner for September.

Emily is the daughter of Mark and Katie Wolf.

During her high school career, Emily has been involved in softball, volleyball, Math Team, Student Council, NHS, marching band, jazz band, pep band, choir, madrigals, WYSE, pit orchestra, Thespian Club, Homework Depot tutor, RC Chatter, Scholastic Bowl, Fall Play, Spring Musical, and SSA.