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Bernard Kudirka passed away on May 23. Below is the obituary.

First graders visit Big Run Wolf Ranch to conclude science unit

Coal City Early Childhood Center's first graders celebrated the conclusion of their science unit on plants and animals with a field trip to Big Run Wolf Ranch.

John Cullick honored for five decades with Coal City Schools

John Cullick honored for 50 years of dedicated service to Coal City Schools It was a golden afternoon at Cullick Field, as the Coal City High School Athletic Department honored one of its own—John Cullick—for 50 years of dedicated service and...

Coal City honors veterans with restricted access due to safety concerns

Memorial Day serves as a time to honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives for freedom.
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Sixth graders engage in Greek mythology activities to wrap up school year

It has been a busy period in Mrs. Sweeney’s sixth-grade English/language arts classes as they conclude the 2024-2025 school year.

ZIP Code 60416: Average cost per gallon of diesel rises during week ending May 24

Drivers in ZIP Code 60416 paid an average of $3.38 per gallon of diesel in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Coal City’s May 25 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on May 25 have ranged from a high of 85°F in 2018 to a low of 44°F in 2013, according to Open-Meteo.

Where could ZIP Code 60416 residents find the cheapest gas in week ending May 24?

The lowest reported prices of gas in ZIP Code 60416 were found at one gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

What percentage of teachers stay at Coal City Middle School year to year?

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 90.7% of teachers stay at Coal City Middle School year to year, according to the 2024 three-year average.

Cathryn Lucille Fleming, Skilled Seamstress and Pianist, Dies at 81

Cathryn L. Fleming passed away on May 24. Below is the obituary.

Week ending May 24: Average regular gas price per gallon in ZIP Code 60416 down from previous week

Drivers in ZIP Code 60416 paid an average of $3.42 per gallon of regular gas in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Coal City’s May 26 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on May 26 have ranged from a high of 93°F in 2012 to a low of 44°F in 2023, according to Open-Meteo.

Coal City’s May 27 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on May 27 have ranged from a high of 95°F in 2012 to a low of 44°F in 2011, according to Open-Meteo.

Coal City’s May 28 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on May 28 have ranged from a high of 93°F in 2012 to a low of 47°F in 2021, according to Open-Meteo.

Gas Prices in ZIP Code 60416: How much did each fuel type change in week ending May 24?

The biggest price shift in ZIP Code 60416 during the week ending May 24 was for diesel, which rose by 0.3% to $3.38 per gallon, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Coal City’s May 29 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on May 29 have ranged from a high of 87°F in 2018 to a low of 42°F in 2021, according to Open-Meteo.

Analysis: Coal City Community Unit School District 1 administrators rank 328th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Coal City Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $103,753 per year, ranking 328th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Coal City’s May 30 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on May 30 have ranged from a high of 92°F in 2023 to a low of 42°F in 2021, according to Open-Meteo.

Coal City’s May 31 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on May 31 have ranged from a high of 91°F in 2023 to a low of 47°F in 2015, according to Open-Meteo.

Ramirez secures place in state finals after dominating sectional tennis meet

Martin Ramirez dominated the court at the Illinois High School Association Class 1A Sectional meet, earning himself a spot in this weekend's State Finals.