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News from September 2025
Over the last 15 years, temperatures on Sept. 1 have ranged from a high of 99°F in 2011 to a low of 54°F in 2017, according to Open-Meteo.

Coal City collects $76,720 in Municipal Sales Tax in July

Coal City residents paid a total of $76,720 in Municipal Sales Tax in July, a decrease of 15.3% from the previous month.

Vincent "Butch" Biros, 74, Remembered for Dedication to Farming and Community

Vincent "Butch" Biros passed away on Aug. 31. Below is the obituary.

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

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on Sept. 2 have ranged from a high of 96°F in 2011 to a low of 49°F in 2017, according to Open-Meteo.
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Coal City High School students suspended or expelled 132 times just in 2023-24 school year

There were 132 incidents of students being suspended or expelled in Coal City High School just during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on Sept. 3 have ranged from a high of 93°F in 2023 to a low of 52°F in 2024, according to Open-Meteo.

Coal City Middle School reports 39 incidents of students being suspended in 2023-24 school year

There were 39 incidents of students being suspended in Coal City Middle School during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Kindergarten classrooms in Coal City focus on social-emotional learning

The start of kindergarten at Coal City Community Unit School District 1 is focusing on more than academic routines.

Coal City High School prepares for fifth annual homecoming parade

Coal City High School is preparing for its fifth annual homecoming parade, known as Coaler Clue, scheduled for Friday, September 26.

Coal City High School educates students on vaping hazards during collaboration time

Freshmen and sophomores at Coal City High School attended a session on August 27 focused on the dangers of vaping during their Coalers Collaboration Time (CCT).

Coal City High School students explore camera-less photography techniques

Photo 1 students at Coal City High School are working on photography projects that do not require the use of a camera.

Village Of Coal City advances lead remediation project with new funding and contractor

The Village of Coal City has provided updates regarding its ongoing Lead Remediation Project.

Building bonds helps create a unique environment at Coal City Early Childhood Center

Learning continues beyond the classroom for students at Coal City Early Childhood Center.

Superintendent continues quarterly coffees and town halls for Coal City schools

Superintendent Chris Spencer has announced the continuation of quarterly “Coffee with the Superintendent” sessions and Town Hall meetings for Coal City School District families and community members.

High school theatre tech class explores impact of color theory on stage design

Students in Mr. Jack Micetich’s high school theatre tech classes are learning about the role of color in stage design.

Riverside Healthcare welcomes Dr. James Choi to pulmonology team

Riverside Healthcare has announced the addition of Dr. James Choi to its pulmonology team. Dr. Choi brings experience in internal medicine and pulmonary diseases, having earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Michigan State University in...

Coal City Elementary second graders begin year with focus on math and friendship

Mrs. Friddle's second grade class at Coal City Elementary School has begun the new school year with several activities aimed at helping students get to know each other and reinforce their math skills.

Diana Lynn Wilson, 77, Remembered for Cooking and Crafting

Diana Lynn Wilson passed away on Sept. 2. Below is the obituary.

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

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on Sept. 4 have ranged from a high of 92°F in 2023 to a low of 54°F in 2024, according to Open-Meteo.

Students suspended 4 times in 2023-24 school year in Coal City Intermediate School

There were four incidents of students being suspended in Coal City Intermediate School during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.