The Coal City Unit 1 School Board met Wednesday, approving a 2025-26 fiscal year operating budget that has $40 million in revenues, $17.3 million of which comes from an agreement with Constellation Energy.

The Sept. 14 forum for Democratic candidates is being held by Illinois Democratic Women of Will County at the IBEW Local 176 Hall in Joliet.

Learn basic drumming techniques and how to create authentic rhythms at the Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channhon on Thursday.

Morris Cruise Night will again take over Liberty Street from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Saturday benefiting Special Connections of Grundy County.

The annual festival now doubles as an Oktoberfest and has grown since its origin in 2016.

Coal City Middle School is hosting a McTeacher’s Night fundraiser from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17 at McDonald’s on 2 S. Broadway St.

The Coal City United Methodist Church is hosting a parking lot glow party from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20 at 6805 E. McArdle Road.

As farmers travel between fields, Illinois State Police reminds motorists and farmers alike to share the road to help reduce crashes involving tractors and other farm equipment.

Devan Gagliardo, the program director for the Community Foundation of Grundy County, shares information on the upcoming 8th annual Grundy 8th Grade Career Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 28.