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Former correctional center burns

Published by admin on Fri, 10/19/2018 - 2:03pm

Fire destroyed two vacant buildings in the former state correctional center compound on Route 102 at Warner Bridge Road on Thursday, Oct. 18.
By the time the units from the Wilmington Fire Protection District were within one mile of the scene, they could see the fire. Upon arrival, it was determined that two one-story buildings on the property of the former Women's Detention Center, at 17021 Route 102, were heavily involved with fire.
At that time the incident was escalated to a full still level with additional Water Tenders being requested at the box alarm level.     

Witches unite for fun Halloween event

Published by admin on Thu, 10/18/2018 - 12:02pm

A haunting good time will be had this weekend as the GFWC-IL Coal City Junior Woman’s Club hosts its second annual Witches Night Out.
Highlights of the night will be a costume contest, the sounds of Bad Choices Band, a hoop performance and a Witches Black Market that will feature various items from ponchos and scarves to henna designs and  home goods.

Racing for a cure

Published by admin on Tue, 10/16/2018 - 8:07pm

     It’s the most common cancer among women and with early detection and improvements in treatment, millions are winning the war over breast cancer.
    Dozens of people gathered to run or walk to wipeout breast cancer in the ninth annual Ta Ta Trot, which stepped off from Carbon Hill Park Oct. 14.
    The event raised funds to support the American Cancer Society (ACS) and Riverside Foundation. Organizers hoped to raise $10,000 to $15,000 through the 5K run/walk and its Ride for the Ta Ta’s event to support to the non-profits.

Elected official salaries doubled

Published by admin on Tue, 10/16/2018 - 8:06pm

    After 32 years without an increase in pay, the Coal City Village Board agreed it was time to boost the annual compensation for the town’s elected officials, so they doubled it.
    On a recommendation from the village administrator trustees  approved increasing the mayor’s salary to $10,000, a figure that includes his work as the town’s liquor commissioner.

Falling leaves, burning not yet an option

Published by admin on Tue, 10/16/2018 - 8:05pm

    Autumn has officially arrived and as the leaves change color and fall to the ground they begin piling up in yards.
    Until Oct. 31, Coal City residents who want to dispose of the piles of leaves must place them in craft bags and leave them curbside for pickup by the town’s waste hauler. After that day residents have the option to burn the leaves, as well as tree branches and other waste.
    The guidelines of burning vegetative debris is outlined in the town’s code, a practice that is permitted from Nov. 1 to April 1.

Post 1336 goes back to school

Published by admin on Tue, 10/16/2018 - 8:04pm

St. Juvin Post 1336 Veterans of Foreign Wars visited with the 325 fourth and fifth grade students, as well as staff members at Coal City Intermediate School on Wednesday, Oct. 10 with its History of the U. S. Flag presentation.  
The visit marks St. Juvin Post's third annual presentation at the historic school that is home to the Community Veterans Memorial.
Students helped out with the presentations that began with pre-Revolutionary War banners and went up to our present 50-star flag.

Property tax question on November ballot

Published by admin on Tue, 10/16/2018 - 8:03pm

    Grundy County voters will have an opportunity weigh in on a non-binding referendum that could provide property tax relief to Illinois residents.
    At the request of State Representative David Welter, the Grundy County Board considered and moved to place the advisory question on the November ballot.
    When voters go to the polls they will be asked to check the yes or no box under the question that reads, “Should the state of Illinois increase the residential and senior homeowner exemptions to help reduce property taxes for the residents of Grundy County?”

Police chief awarded $15,000 stipend

Published by admin on Tue, 10/16/2018 - 8:02pm

     In consideration of the value he’s brought to the Coal City Police Department, Chief Tom Best has been awarded a $15,000 stipend.
    In considering the additional compensation, Coal City village administrator Matt Fritz said the board took a look at the police chief’s work following significant events, including the disaster response to the 2015 tornado, multiple community related events involving school related investigations and his leadership that led to a new six-year collective bargaining agreement with the union representing the village’s sworn police officers.

River alliance seeks Will County support

Published by admin on Tue, 10/16/2018 - 7:03pm

Turning on the faucet, most folks take for granted that the water coming from the tap is safe.

But, what it takes to provide safe, abundant and affordable water is seldom something people consider, including where that water comes from, what it takes to bring it to homes and businesses, and what funds are available to develop new water sources, treatment options, and storage and delivery systems.

Cannon’s ‘pitch’ to Comets: Find your passion

Published by admin on Tue, 10/16/2018 - 7:00pm

Long before writing for an award-winning television show, penning a “perfect” script, and making her directorial debut, screenwriter, producer and actor Kay Cannon roamed the halls of Reed-Custer High School.

Cannon, a Custer Park native and 1992 Comet alum, paid a visit to her alma mater last week, stopping in to visit with students to talk about Hollywood, working hard, and finding her inspiration for the box office success Pitch Perfect.

Cannon is one of seven children raised in Custer Park, where her parents still live.