Illinois State Senator Tom Bennett convened a meeting of the Youth Advisory Council on October 2. Four students from Coal City High School participated in this event. The group was accompanied by social studies teacher Ben Baer, who noted that the students are actively engaged and learning about legislation and policy-making processes.
Senior members of the Marching Coaler Band and color guard were honored on Senior Night for their dedication to the music program. Kyliee Jones, accompanied by her mother Jen Weller, plans to enter the workforce after high school.