Coal City Courant

Coal City residents will soon have a convenient location to donate clothes and other items for those in need.
The village board approved a request from Goodwill Industries to open a new collection center at 155 East Division Street.
Goodwill is going to utilize about 2,500 square feet in the front portion of the building last occupied by Ultimate Rides, a truck dealership. The facility will serve as a drop-off location only and not as a retail location.

A full day of holiday fun is coming to town on Sunday, Dec. 1.
Start the day by cheering on the runners and walkers at the 7th Annual “Holiday Hustle” which kicks off at 11 a.m. This 5K is organized by Lori Bonarek Realty and there will be a raffle for a wheelbarrow full of “holiday cheer.” The beneficiaries of this year's proceeds will be Susan's Mission.
Next, keep the holiday fun going by heading over to Campbell Memorial Park to check out the holiday decor provided by the Village of Coal City and the Coaler Drive Festival & Events Committee.

Do you know the story of Buddy the Elf, an orphaned infant who on Christmas Eve crawled into Santa’s big red bag and was transported to the North Pole.
Unaware that he is actually a human and not an elf, Buddy grows up in the North Pole making toys—although he’s not good at it—and participating in all the various elf activities. While he might not be the best toy maker, Buddy is the star basketball player and the only baritone in the Jinglesingers.