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News from August 2025
Coal City board approves new courses and staffing changes ahead of new academic year
The Coal City Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met during the week of August 4 to review and approve several items related to curriculum, staffing, and district policy.

Courtney Sabry joins Riverside Healthcare as physician assistant in orthopedics

Riverside Healthcare has announced the addition of Courtney Sabry, PA-C, to its orthopedic team.

Riverside Behavioral Health launches ABA therapy program for children with autism

Riverside Behavioral Health has announced the expansion of its services to include Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Coal City Elementary School announces early dismissal on first day of classes

The first day of school for the 2025-26 academic year at Coal City Elementary School is scheduled for Wednesday, August 13.
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Coal City’s Aug. 26 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on Aug. 26 have ranged from a high of 95°F in 2024 to a low of 58°F in 2017, according to Open-Meteo.

ZIP Code 60416: Average cost per gallon of regular gas rises during week ending Aug. 23

Drivers in ZIP Code 60416 paid an average of $3.58 per gallon of regular gas in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Riverside Healthcare welcomes Dr. Alec Fisher to plastic and reconstructive surgery team

Riverside Healthcare has announced the addition of Dr. Alec Fisher to its plastic and reconstructive surgery team. Dr. Fisher holds a Bachelor of Arts in Neurosciences from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, and earned his medical...

Coal City Early Childhood Center welcomes youngest students back for new school year

Coal City Early Childhood Center welcomed preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students back to school this week.

Student transportation updates for Coal City Elementary School bus riders

Illinois Central School Bus has advised families whose children ride the bus to regularly check Power School during the first full week of classes, as changes in bus routes are common at this time.

Coal City High School sets records in Advanced Placement participation and performance

Coal City High School reported a record number of students taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams during the 2024–2025 school year.

Where could ZIP Code 60416 residents find the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 23?

The lowest price of premium gas in ZIP Code 60416 was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Coal City Middle School offers online option to purchase PE uniforms

PE uniforms for Coal City Middle School students are available for purchase online.

Coal City Intermediate School holds Bicycle to School days for fourth and fifth graders

Fourth and fifth grade students at Coal City Intermediate School recently participated in the district’s Bicycle to School days.

Coal City Intermediate School releases welcome back video for students

Coal City Intermediate School has released a welcome back video for the start of the new school year.

Coal City Intermediate students participate in ‘Rhyme without Reason’ day for Homecoming

Students at Coal City Intermediate School are participating in Homecoming festivities this week with themed dress-up days.

Coal City High School Transitions Program partners with Beans-and-Bites on new cafe project

Coal City High School’s Transitions Program recently hosted Kris Sayers, founder of Beans-and-Bites, for a classroom presentation on the progress of a new community project.

Riverside Healthcare welcomes Dr. Andrew Mariano to heart and vascular team

Riverside Healthcare has announced that Dr. Andrew Mariano has joined its team of cardiovascular specialists. Dr. Mariano holds a Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and earned...

Speaker Terrance Talley encourages resilience at Coal City schools

Terrance Talley, a speaker and author, delivered a presentation to students at Coal City High School on Thursday.

Freshman English classes explore library resources at Coal City High School

Freshman English students at Coal City High School participated in an orientation at the Learning Resource Center (LRC) this week.

Coal City Intermediate School schedules pizza delivery night for September 10

Coal City Intermediate School is organizing a pizza delivery event for its community.
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