Coal City Courant

There’s a quiet confidence surrounding the Coal City wrestling room these days — not the loud kind that comes from reading headlines or counting trophies, but the steady belief built through daily work, shared expectations and a team that simply refuses to be satisfied.

Spring is still about seven weeks away, but golfers in Diamond won’t have to wait that long to start practicing their swing.
Birdie Barn, an indoor golf facility, is under construction on East Division Street in a building last occupied by Dynamic Fitness.
Co-owner Andrew Glastetter said he plans to open the 3,000-square-foot building by early March.
“We want to give people a fun activity to do that’s in town and good for the community,” said Glastetter, who is partners in the new business with his brothers Nicholas and Christian.

The Coal City Theatre Department is hosting a unique fundraiser, an event designed to generate financial support for its educational trip to New York City, through a special performance of the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Just like a spelling bee, this event promises charm, laughter, and a little friendly competition.
Community members are invited to enjoy the show and support the arts in a fun, memorable way at performances set for Saturday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18 in the Coal City Performing Arts Center.

The Village of Coal City is the only town between Braidwood, Diamond and Wilmington that will no longer have a grocery tax of 1 percent beginning Jan. 1.
The village board did not extend the tax that the state is discontinuing Jan. 1. While the savings shoppers will see may seem small, with continuing increases at the checkout counter, every penny saved helps.
The grocery tax savings it among the lead stories that occurred in 2025. Here are others that were featured in the Coal City Courant.