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News from October 2025
Over the last 15 years, temperatures on Oct. 1 have ranged from a high of 86°F in 2019 to a low of 43°F in 2011, according to Open-Meteo.

$76,936 in Municipal Sales Tax collected in August for Coal City

Coal City residents paid a total of $76,936 in Municipal Sales Tax in August, an increase of 0.3% over the previous month.

Coal City’s Oct. 2 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on Oct. 2 have ranged from a high of 85°F in 2017 to a low of 41°F in 2011, according to Open-Meteo.

Coal City’s Oct. 3 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on Oct. 3 have ranged from a high of 87°F in 2018 to a low of 44°F in 2022, according to Open-Meteo.
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Home sales in Coal City (Grundy County) during week ending Sept. 27

The following home sale was reported in Coal City in Grundy County in the week ending Sept. 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

Coal City’s Oct. 4 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on Oct. 4 have ranged from a high of 83°F in 2023 to a low of 39°F in 2014, according to Open-Meteo.

Coalers girls tennis team falls to Joliet Catholic Academy

The Coal City High School girls tennis team faced Joliet Catholic Academy on Monday, with the Angels securing a 7-0 victory over the Coalers.

Coal City eighth graders begin year with historical novel on yellow fever

Coal City Middle School eighth grade students have started reading their first novel of the year in social studies class.

Marching Coalers earn second place at NIU contest, best finish since 2013

The Marching Coalers from Coal City Community Unit School District 1 earned second place at the Red and Black Fall Classic, held last weekend at Northern Illinois University.

Coal City educators recognized as 2025 Star Teachers by colleagues

Five educators from the Coal City Community Unit School District have been named Star Teachers for 2025, following nominations and selections by their colleagues.

Family and kids events this week in coverage area: Oct. 5-11

Don't miss out on these family and kids events happening in coverage area this week.

Shawn Robert and Jodi Lin Chapman acquire 205 Fox St., Coal City, appraised at $127,500

A property at 205 Fox St., Coal City was sold on Sept. 23 by Ronald R. Stockman for $127,500. The buyers were Shawn Robert and Jodi Lin Chapman.

Coal City: A historical look at Oct. 8 weather over 15 years

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on Oct. 8 have ranged from a high of 82.9°F in 2018 to a low of 35.6°F in 2012 and 2022, according to Open-Meteo.

Kindergarten class holds ABC Fashion Show at Coal City Early Childhood Center

Students in Mrs. Wren and Miss Jackman’s kindergarten class at Coal City Early Childhood Center held an ABC Fashion Show on September 26 to demonstrate their progress in learning the alphabet.

Coalers Girls Tennis seniors recognized for contributions during annual event

Senior members of the Coalers Girls Tennis Team at Coal City High School were recognized on September 29 during Senior Night for their dedication and contributions to the program.

Coalers girls tennis defeats Princeton in straight sets

The Coalers Girls Tennis Team from Coal City Community Unit School District 1 secured a 5-0 victory over Princeton on Tuesday, September 30.

First graders design pet rocks as part of reading program in Coal City

First grade students in Mrs. Strunga’s class at Coal City Community Unit School District 1 participated in a reading project centered on the Superkids curriculum.

Jaxon Duke advances to IHSA golf sectional after regional performance

Jaxon Duke has qualified for the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Golf Sectional after scoring a 92 at the regional tournament held on Wednesday.

Coal City Middle School uses skits to help seventh graders learn new vocabulary

Each week, seventh grade English/language arts students at Coal City Middle School work with ten vocabulary words as part of their curriculum.