News published on Coal City Courier in October 2024

The online Coaler Store is now operational, offering a range of Coaler merchandise. Customers can choose from T-shirts, sweatshirts, and pullovers in various styles, colors, and sizes for both youth and adults.

Mr. Kostbade's Environmental Science class recently conducted a field trip to the Coal City Area Club on October 2 as part of their study on aquatic ecosystems. During the visit, students measured various water quality parameters of the lake, such as temperature, dissolved oxygen, pH, water transparency, and nitrate levels. The class was accompanied by Georgette Vota, a member of the Area Club who has experience in testing these waters.

Former Coal City High School star, Gavin Carpenter, makes his presence felt in Monmouth’s win over Illinois on Saturday, October 5.

Former Coal City High School star, Brady Crawford, makes an impact in Sioux Falls’ win over Minnesota State Mankato on Saturday, October 5.

These former Coal City Courier area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

Enrollment at Coal City Early Childhood Center rose compared to the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Students in Ms. Fincher and Mrs. Clark's English/Language Arts class at Coal City Middle School have been reading the novel "The Giver." After completing chapter 8, the students engaged in their own "Ceremony of 12." During this activity, they received an assignment representing a career path and were given the chance to either accept it or argue for a different path by writing a letter to the committee, represented by their teachers.

In the Unit 1 School District, five teachers have been recognized as Star Teachers for their contributions to education and the school community. The recognition comes from the Coal City Community Unit Education Association, which represents the district's certified staff. Each academic building selected one teacher through nominations submitted by their colleagues.

Students in Mr. Leve's fifth-grade math class have been exploring the concept of coordinate graphing. This method visually represents relationships between numbers on a grid formed by two perpendicular lines, known as axes. The horizontal line is referred to as the X-axis, while the vertical line is the Y-axis. Their intersection point is called the origin.

The lowest price of premium gas in ZIP Code 60416 was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Drivers in ZIP Code 60416 paid an average of $3.92 per gallon of midgrade gas in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

The lowest price of regular gas in ZIP Code 60416 was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Drivers in ZIP Code 60416 paid an average of $4.56 per gallon of premium gas in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Drivers in ZIP Code 60416 paid an average of $3.41 per gallon of regular gas in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

The lowest price of midgrade gas in ZIP Code 60416 was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Drivers in ZIP Code 60416 paid an average of $3.38 per gallon of diesel fuel in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

The lowest price of diesel in ZIP Code 60416 was found at one gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

The Coal City High School Athletic Department and Soccer Team honored Sam Sterba for his four-year dedication to the Coaler Soccer Team during Senior Night on October 3. As the sole senior on the team this fall, Sterba's efforts in advancing the program have been acknowledged by his peers and mentors. Additionally, he is part of the school's Tennis Team.

Students at Coal City Middle School are engaging in a comprehensive health education program led by Mr. Bunton. The curriculum this quarter focuses on understanding six major body systems, including the nervous system, skeletal system, muscular system, digestive system, circulatory system, and respiratory systems. The current focus is on the nervous system and its health benefits.

Enrollment at Coal City Intermediate School fell compared to the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.