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The Village of Coal City has been awarded a $120,000 grant as part of the Regional Site Readiness Program.

Coal City School District plans family reading night with two sessions

The Coal City School District is preparing for its annual Family Reading Night, set to take place in just three weeks.

Students complete reading assignment on Civil War novel

Coal City Middle School's eighth-grade students have completed their second novel of the year in social studies class.

380 E. Second St., Coal City acquired by Brittany and Brandon Flanagan

On Feb. 4, Brittany and Brandon Flanagan purchased a property at 380 E. Second St., Coal City from Casey R. Brown.
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55 E. Second St., Coal City sold by Emily F. Brown

A property at 55 E. Second St., Coal City was sold on Feb. 4 by Emily F. Brown for $251,000. The buyer was Amanda L. Lopatka.

Coal City collects $60,797 in Municipal Sales Tax in December 2024

Coal City residents paid a total of $60,797 in Municipal Sales Tax in December 2024, a decrease of 4.8% from the previous month.

Which former Coal City Courier area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 10?

This former Coal City Courier area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 10.

Coaler essay advances in Patriot's Pen contest recognized by VFW

Patriot’s Pen, a national program of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, invites middle school students in grades six to eight to submit an essay based on a theme selected by the military organization’s national commander.

Coal City High School introduces motion and graphics design course

Students at Coal City High School are already thinking ahead to the 2025-2026 school year by selecting courses for next year.

Middle school students explore narrative point of view through comic strip creation

Students in Mrs. Traxler’s middle school English classes recently explored the concept of narrative point of view through a creative project.

Elementary counselor highlights comprehensive approach during National School Counseling Week

School counselors working toward the betterment of all students It’s National School Counseling Week, a time that recognizes the work of school counselors like Christina Schultz.

Bundt cake fundraiser supports CCIS 5th grade T-shirt initiative

Money raised from the Bundt Cake fundraiser will contribute to the purchase of T-shirts for 5th-grade students at CCIS.

Coal City Intermediate School gymnasium set for repair amid structural concerns

The Coal City Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education has decided to repair the north gymnasium at Coal City Intermediate School.

Superintendent invites community for coffee and conversation on Feb. 21

The next Coffee with the Superintendent will be held Friday, Feb. 21 beginning at 9 a.m. in the Board Meeting Room of the District Administration Center, 550 S. Carbon Hill Rd.

Kab Real Estate LLC purchases 8775 E Pine Bluff Road, Coal City, appraised at $210,000

A property at 8775 E Pine Bluff Road, Coal City was sold on Feb. 6 by N, as Independent Juan Carlos Duran, for $210,000. The buyer was Kab Real Estate LLC.

Which former Coal City Courier area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Feb. 14?

This former Coal City Courier area high school standout will be in action on Friday, Feb. 14.

Did Coal City Middle School students succeed or fail in their 2022-23 school year ELA tests?

In the 2022-23 school year, 73.1% of Coal City Middle School students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Coal City wins IHSA regional wrestling title

The Coalers secured the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Regional title in wrestling, amassing 313.5 points on Saturday.

Which former Coal City Courier area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 17?

This former Coal City Courier area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 17.

Kindergarten class explores forces and motion through hands-on experiments

In Mr. Quigley’s kindergarten class, students have been exploring the principles of forces and motion.