Coal-City-Community-Guide-2013

August 2012

Community and business Guide

Coal City - Diamond - Carbon Hill

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VILLAGE OF COAL CITY 515 S. Broadway Street Coal City, IL 60416 Phone: (815) 634-2341 Police: (815) 634-8533 Fire: (815) 634-4700 Coal City Public Library District: (815) 634-4552 Web Site: www.coalcity-il.com/ Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm; First Saturday of each month 9:00am – Noon

Currently estimated just over 5,000 residents, the Village of Coal City is a place to learn, live, play, grow, and enjoy.

The continuing increase in population has found the Village to be very livable. Located just south of I-80 along the I-55 Corridor, Coal City is conveniently located at the doorstep of the western suburbs. This allows residents to enjoy the shopping of regional shops and malls in Bolingbrook and Oakbrook, the cultural interests of downtown Chicago including its museums, sports, and performances, and the rest and relaxation of small town living all available within one day’s activities.

Playing has been at the heart of this community since its onset. Many of the residents enjoy camping, fishing,and boating at the adjoining chain of lakes consisting of abandoned mines along the northern border of Coal City. These clubs include the Coal City Area

Club, Miners Club, and CECO Club. Each has their own boards and rules for membership, but provides a wealth of recreational opportunities. If one does not want to join one of these clubs, Coal City is located within minutes of the Kankakee and Des Plaines rivers, which brings a wealth of additional recreational opportunities including horseback riding.

Each year, the Village comes together in a number of events including its Octoberfest, which sees the downtown area shut down and the streets overcome with vendors, people, and businesses celebrating the passing of summer into the fall and community. The Village and a host of non-profit organizations are comprised of the residents who invest their time and energy into making Coal City even more enjoyable and a place where people can continue to live, learn, play, and grow.

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WELCOME FROM THE MAYOR OF COAL CITY Thank you for taking the time to look at Coal City as a place to find something you need, enjoy for the day, or decide to reside permanently. I am confident that you will be rewarded with the rich tradition and pride that Coalers take in their community and is evident with a quick drive down Broadway. The Village Board and I have taken to heart the task of keeping this community, founded in 1881, which has been home to generations of families, a place to learn, live, play, grow, and enjoy. In other words, I hope that you come to find what the Trustees and I already know – Coal City is a place to call home.

Coal City is unique as a community due to its roots in the mining that took place in the latter 19th century within this region and was the basis for Carbon Hill, Diamond, and Coal City. This is where the population boom that has filled the western and southern suburbs with new residential growth meets an existing full service community. This community includes an award winning unit school district, which calls Coal City home as well as the

Coal City Fire and Coal City Public Library districts. All of these, along with municipal utility and police services, form a community that has attracted residential and commercial growth in recent years.

The Village Board has recently turned its attention to improving the infrastructure of the village to ensure continued dependable service for its residents and businesses. The primary focus of the community has been updating the storm water system to convey water out of Coal City during heavy rains, which have stressed the systems of many suburbs throughout Chicagoland.

Additionally, roads and sidewalks have been updated and installed to provide a safe local network for cars and pedestrians alike.

The last major item to receive the Board’s effort is the establishment of a tax increment financing district. This economic competition tool will allow Coal City to continue to attract new businesses and jobs and ensure residents a continued high quality of life, which has been enjoyed by previous generations.

Whether you have enjoyed the annual Octoberfest provided by one of the village’s many volunteer organizations, or are enjoying a weekend of relaxation and fishing with family and friends at one of the clubs that surround Coal City, I hope that you find your experience refreshing and leaving you with the feeling that you would like to

stay. Meanwhile, on behalf of the Village and its Board of Trustees, we hope that you enjoy learning, living, playing, and growing in Coal City.

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HISTORY OF COAL CITY Before the Village’s incorporation, the history of Coal City has always been centered upon the resource of coal. Coal City was one of many villages in the area that received its start from the mines utilized to mine coal for local blacksmiths and farmers, who added the natural resource into the ears of corn that were burnt in order to create heat and energy.

The area was settled beginning in the mid 1800s along with local neighbors South Wilmington, Braidwood, Godley, Carbon Hill, and Diamond.

Consisting of sunken mines 3 and 4, a population of 900 and two buildings – the Coalfield Hotel and Charles Fisher’s Store, the Village incorporated on August 17, 1881. The population of the Village would fluctuate depending upon the success of the local mines. Beginning in the 1920s and completed within the next decade the Opera House joined the Village’s downtown facades along Broadway. In the 1940’s residents of Coal City along with Streator and Mazon enjoyed hopping on the “Doodlebug” each day, which was a passenger train that would pick up riders and drop them off in Joliet each day from the BNSF station still located at the end of Church Street.

Currently estimated at just over 5,000 residents, the Village of Coal City continues to be a place to learn, live, play, grow, and enjoy. A lot of residents within the area have a connection to other relatives who have known of the area for generations. Residents in the newer subdivisions such as Richards Crossing and Spring Meadows have discovered a community that enjoys low property taxes while providing an award-winning education exceeding state averages in ISAT scores, and has traditionally rewarded the community in athletics with performances that include state champions. The entire community, along with Diamond, Carbon Hill, and Goose Lake, send their children to one community unit school district that includes the Elementary School, Intermediate School, Middle School, High School and, beginning with the Fall of 2008, the Early Childhood Learning Center.

The continuing increase in population has found the Village to be very livable. Located just south of I-80 along the I-55 Corridor, Coal City is conveniently located at the doorstep of the western suburbs. This allows residents to enjoy the shopping of regional shops and malls in Bolingbrook and Oakbrook, the cultural interests of downtown Chicago including its museums, sports, and performances, and the rest and relaxation of small town living all available within one day’s activities.

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of lakes consisting of abandoned mines along the northern border of Coal City. These clubs include the Coal City Area Club, Miners Club, and CECO Club. Each has their own boards and rules for membership, but provide a wealth of recreational opportunities.

If one does not want to join one of these clubs, Coal City is located within minutes of the Kankakee and Des Plaines rivers, which brings a wealth of additional recreational opportunities, including horseback riding.

Because of these opportunities, growth has been inevitable. Grundy County has experienced an increase in housing starts and will be the next high growth area after the density of Will and Kendall Counties increase.

The Village has completed a Comprehensive Plan to carefully control the

growth in the area and ensure the Village enjoys the opportunities that come along such as commercial establishments, more manufacturing and professional opportunities, and restaurants. The truck traffic in the area is an indicator of the logistics and geographical advantage that Coal City carries over much of the nation. Along with the growth in these areas will come additional passive and active recreational areas for resident enjoyment.

Lastly, residents have enjoyed the community since its incorporation. From the early Turners who continued the Bohemian traditions to the Lions Club Members, Coal City is a group of residents who enjoy their Village. Each year, the Village comes together in a number of events including its Octoberfest, which sees the downtown area shut down and the streets overcome with vendors, people, and businesses celebrating the passing of summer into the fall and community. The Village and a host of non-profit organizations is comprised of the residents who invest their time and energy into making Coal City even more enjoyable and a place where people can continue to live, learn, play, and grow.

VILLAGE OF DIAMOND 1750 E. Division Street Diamond, Illinois 60416 Phone: (815) 634-8149 Fax: (815) 634-3149 Website: www.diamond.illinois.gov Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm Police: Grundy Co: (815) 942-0336, Will Co: (815) 727-8575 Fire District: Coal City: (815) 634-4700, Wilmington: (815) 476-6675, Braidwood: (815) 458-2000 Library District: Coal City (815) 634-4552, Fossil Ridge: (815) 458-2187 Located approximately 52 miles southwest of Chicago and right off the I-55 Corridor, Diamond is conveniently situated. It’s approximately 2,500 residents can enjoy the quaint, small town atmosphere along with a great school district, convenient shopping, services and churches, as well as low taxes and a low crime rate.

Surrounded by beautiful state parks and numerous recreational

opportunities, the Diamond Village Park has become the gathering place for friends, families and festivals. The annual festival, “Diamond Days,” put on by the Diamond Civic Club, is filled with crafts, food, music, rides, entertainment and fellowship, and is sure to provide fun for the entire family. The annual Village Wide Garage Sale is sure to be packed with treasures.

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WELCOME FROM THE MAYOR OF DIAMOND As Mayor for the Village of Diamond and on behalf of the Village Board, Planning & Zoning Board, employees, and all of our residents, I extend to you our warmest welcome.

We are extremely pleased to offer this resource for all who are interested in learning more about our Village.

Diamond’s unique character is rooted in its 117 year history – a history full of bright people and fascinating tales. Back then newly discovered mines in the area offered opportunities for employment and one area that began to grow was Diamond, located northwest of Braidwood.

Throughout the years Diamond has seen continued growth and improvement. The current Board has focused its attention on several areas, the first being to attract economic development and the second being to improve infrastructure. With those two goals in mind the Village established a TIF District in the Will County portion of our community. This will enable major roadway improvements on IL 113 and Will Road, along with the construction of Smith Road. Also planned is the construction of a new water tower and enclosure of the ditch along Will Road. These improvements and others will position the Village to attract economic development.

The Village continues to pursue grant opportunities for major infrastructure improvements. This year grant funds were used toward the installation of theme streetlights and a new water treatment plant. A public (Diamond)/private (Developers)/federal (grant) partnership also provided over $2M of intersection and roadway improvements at IL 113 and Will Road. Next year the Village will utilize grant funds toward the construction of a new well. In previous years grant funds have been utilized for new sidewalks and toward a new waste water treatment plant.

Our approximately 2,500 residents can enjoy the quaint, small town atmosphere, along with a great school district, convenient shopping, services and churches, nearby beautiful state parks and recreational opportunities, as well as low taxes and a low crime rate, while still having all of the offerings of urban life a short drive away.

The Village Board meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. here at the Village Hall. We encourage you to attend our meetings and become involved in our community. ~ Sincerely, Teresa Kernc, Mayor of Diamond

DIAMOND HISTORY The Village of Diamond is located in Grundy County and Will County, 52 miles southwest of the Chicago Loop, just south of I-80 along the I-55 Corridor. The Village was named after the coal synonym “black diamond” due to the sparkle from the sunlight on the rich black coal. The area attracted coal miners in the early 1870’s and on February 16, 1883 tragedy struck when a mine shaft flooded, killing 74 men and boys. A monument was erected and still stands in Diamond on IL 113 memorializing the event. Incorporated in 1895, the Village nearly disappeared after coal mining ended in the early 1900’s. The Village reincorporated in 1949 and had a population of 1,393 by the end of the century. Today more than 2,500 people call Diamond home.

Diamond, Coal City, Carbon Hill and Goose Lake all send their children to the Coal City Community Unit School District #1 that includes the Early Childhood Learning Center, Elementary School, Intermediate School, Middle School, and High School, which provide award-winning education exceeding state averages in ISAT scores and routinely producing athletes with performances that include state champions.

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Shopping choices, services and activities are abundant between the Village of Diamond and neighboring communities – Wilmington, Coal City, Carbon Hill and Braidwood – with travel time of less than 15 minutes to all. They include churches, grocery stores, dollar stores, drug stores, libraries, post offices, banks, child care, beauty salons, auto repair, florists, dance studios, fitness centers, restaurants of all kinds, gas stations, health care providers, dental offices, physical therapy, movie theater, bowling alley, roller skating rink, golf courses, parks, many private recreational clubs offering camping, fishing, boating and swimming, and more. Nearby Kankakee and Des Plaines Rivers also provide a wealth of recreational opportunities.

Diamond residents enjoy the peaceful country setting with low taxes and a low crime rate, while still being within close proximity to urban settings. Traveling through Diamond, visitors will notice there are still open green spaces and farmers fields. Neighborhood children regularly play outside and parents can be seen chatting on the sidewalks. The lifestyle that your grandparents enjoyed can still be found in Diamond.

VILLAGE OF CARBON HILL 495 N. Holcomb Street Carbon Hill, IL 60416 Phone: (815) 634-4968 Police: (815) 942-0336 Fire: (815) 634-4700 Coal City Public Library District: (815) 634-4552 Hours: By Appointment Nestled between Morris and Coal City, our uncluttered homes and friendly faces will welcome you. Bike through our area, play ball in our fields, and come celebrate our homecoming in June.

We boast good food, good times, crafts, parade, athletic events and our hometown camaraderie. Good schools, nearby city access, and charming homes make our city yours. Annual Homecoming celebration held in June.

The Village was named after the coal synonym “black diamond” the area attracted coal miners by the early 1870’s. Incorporated in 1895, the village nearly disappeared after coal mining ended in the early 1900’s. Today more than 2,500 people call Diamond home.

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Diamond residents enjoy the peaceful country setting with low taxes, a low crime rate, and great schools, while still being within close proximity to urban settings.

Traveling through Diamond visitors will note there are still open green spaces and fields of corn and beans planted by local farmers.

The lifestyle that your parents and grandparents enjoyed can still be found in Diamond.

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HISTORY OF CARBON HILL The village of Carbon Hill is situated in Felix Township, Grundy County IL, in the NW 1/4 of Section 34, Twp 33, Range 8. Carbon Hill was surveyed and platted by the Star Coal Co. of Streator, IL in June of 1891 and the village was organized January 25, 1892. Robert Fleming became the first president of the Village, which had a population of 1800 at the time. South of Rathbun St. had the original buildings near the EJ&E RR roundhouse in an area called Runcie’s addition. That area was later dubbed Bunker Hill during the mining strikes. Prior to incorporation, Carbon Hill was just a coal mining camp known as Scotch Hill.

The streets of Carbon Hill were named for officers of the mining company: Holcomb, Perry, and Rathbun. Mining investors Judson, Kangley, and Cameron have streets named for them as well.

In 1900, four coal mines operated around and under the village and the population (which is now about 400) hovered near 2,000 with Scotch, Welsh, English, Irish, Italian, Austrian, Slovenian, as well as African American mining families. Families concentrated in their own neighborhoods and the men met in the dozens of saloons to socially and politically communicate in their native tongues. The baking ovens in town provided a pleasant morning aroma on the way to the mines. The town band performed in the park’s bandstand for evening entertainment. Soc-

cer and Bocce were the prominent sports.

Wooden sidewalks and gas lights provided a turn of the century scene. The business district was filled with stores, a post office, a meat market, an opera hall, a hotel, a livery stable, a blacksmith, the village hall and jail, the Carbon Hill Athletic Club headquarters, the doctor’s house and office, a fire house, a beer house, the EJE RR, depot, and roundhouse, and a variety of yards filled with grape arbors, root cellars, chicken coops, and wells.

The local school opened in September, 1893 and closed during the consolidation of 1955.

Over the years a few taverns, a few gas stations, bait shops, and home based businesses have and continue to exist. The town remains familiar and friendly, maintaining its own identity and government. Citizens pay taxes to the Coal City library, fire, and school districts, and the village purchases its water supply from nearby Coal City. The former Carbon Hill school serves as a local public museum. The coal company gifted the community park to the village to be kept for community use in perpetuity. Thus our well maintained park has been used for family reunions, picnics, ball games, and various fundraisers for over 100 years. Our very successful Carbon Hill Homecoming held its 63rd annual celebration in June, 2012.

CARBON HILL SCHOOL MUSEUM The museum also opens by appointment for interested individuals, families or groups.

The original 1893 schoolhouse displays hundreds of original artifacts depicting immigrant turn-of-the-century life of families, businesses, and coal mines. Original items include the jailhouse iron doors, soccer trophies and bocce balls, coal mining tools, furniture and household items,old store supplies, Illinois coal reports, maps and plats, and plenty of family memories; there is something to interest everyone.

A significant portion of the north room represents all the coal fields of Grundy and Will Counties in Illinois. In the south classroom you can sit at the desks, read through the old books, see photos depicting our classes and school history, 1893-1955. Three rooms are filled with photographs, artifacts, local memorabilia, kitchen, bedroom and store displays from “the old days,” plus a diorama of Carbon Hill, in its mining heyday, circa 1900.

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COAL CITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #1

The Coal City Unit School District #1 proudly serves Coal City, Diamond, Carbon Hill and Goose Lake Township and is comprised of five schools, which are organized in a grade center format as follows: Early Childhood Center—Grades PreK-1 Elementary School—Grades 2-3 Intermediate School—Grades 4-5 Middle School—Grades 6-8 High School—Grades 9-12

District #1 is committed to the continuous improvement of our entire educational program. Therefore, not only is our academic program exemplary, but our students have multiple opportunities to become involved in

excellent extra and co-curricular activities. In order for our students to enjoy the total school experience, I encourage them to become involved in all aspects of their school.

Not only do we enjoy an excellent school system, but we have the benefit of supportive communities filled with people who understand and appreciate the value of education. Parents have many opportunities to get involved in our schools through the PSO, Music Boosters and Athletic Boosters, just to name a few. Our schools are always looking for volunteers to assist in classrooms and throughout the schools. I encourage all of our parents to take an active role in the education of their child(ren).

If you are new to our school district, I welcome you and hope you and your child(ren) enjoy your educational experience. If you are not new, I hope you continue to enjoy the educational opportunities and commitment to continuous improvement provided by District #1.

- Kent A. Bugg, Ph.D., Superintendent

The Coal City High School recently underwent a major construction program that included a 91,000 square foot addition and 18,736 square feet of renovations. It includes new state-of-the-art facilities, such as new science labs and a new auditorium and gymnasium.

The Coal City Early Childhood Center is located on a 15 acre site in Coal City. It serves preschool, kindergarten and first grades. This 73,610 square foot one story facility began construction in May of 2007, and was completed in June of 2008.

Coal City School Unit District #1 Office 100 S. Baima Coal City, IL 60416-1663 815-634-2287 phone High School 655 W. Division Coal City, IL 60416-1499 815-634-2396 phone

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Middle School 500 S. Carbon Hill Road Coal City, IL 60416-9526 815-634-5040 phone

Elementary School 300 N. Broadway Coal City, IL 60416-1041 815-634-2334 phone

Intermediate School 305 E. Division Coal City, IL 60416-1612 815-634-2182 phone

Early Childhood Center 755 S. Carbon Hill Road Coal City, IL 60416-9527 815-634-5042 phone

COAL CITY PARKS AND RECREATION From April 1 through October 31, village park hours are 6 A.M. - 10 P.M.; from November 1 through March 31,village park hours are 6 A.M. - 8 P.M. No parking or utilization of any park facilities is permitted when village parks are closed.

Coaler Springs Park District meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM at the Middle School Community Room.

Lions Park - Illinois Street, Coal City - baseball, skate park, pavilions, playground equipment.

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ANGELS OF HOPE, INC., NFP Angels of Hope, Inc., was created in July 2005 to serve as beacons of hope for those suffering from the emotional and physical absence of a child. What began as three friends meeting for church projects grew into a discussion of raising infertility awareness and ultimately the desire to bring an Angel of Hope statue to the Village of Coal City, Illinois.

Angels of Hope, Inc. also wishes to increase awareness of the grieving process as it relates to the loss of a child and the loss of fertility through advocacy and public education, with the hope of offering positive support during times of need.

We hope that those who need us will find us and that we are able to provide them with some form of assistance.

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COAL CITY JR. WOMEN’S CLUB

COAL CITY TOUCHDOWN CLUB

The GFWC-IL Coal City Junior Woman’s Club has been serving the community of Coal City since 1952. We are part of the world’s largest women’s volunteer service organization, working to make a difference in our local community.

We coordinate projects that affect many families in our community – Octoberfest, Baby Valentine, Fingerprinting for Kids, Easter Scramble, Ice Cream for Reading, Village Tree Lighting, High School Scholarships, Adopt-a-Needy Family, Books for Babies, Illinois Leadership Seminar, and Celebrating Families Writing Competition to name a few.

We also donate monies to several organizations including Children’s Research Foundation, Child Abuse Prevention, American Diabetes Foundation, Lifeline, Grundy County Hospice, Coal City Food Pantry, Under His Wings Women’s Shelter, Les Turner ALS Foundation, and other local organizations.

Upcoming events include the 27th Annual Octoberfest (Oct 6, downtown Coal City) and an Open House (Sep 29, Coal City Public Library, 6:30 pm). New members are always welcome. If you enjoy volunteering, meeting new people, doing new things, and laughing a lot, then this is the club for you.

For more information, please see our website http://ccjwc.net or call 815-634-4955.

The Coal City Touchdown Club is a non-for-profit organization which started in 2003 and was incorporated in 2006. Their goal is to provide support to the Coal City Coaler football program by purchasing equipment and adding other positive influences to the program. They also help to nurture the players and fans experience without burdening the taxpayers of Coal City Unit District #1 with non-traditional expenses.

The Coal City Touchdown Club has provided many needed items to help promote, improve and develop the Coal City Coaler football program in which the kids participate. Past purchased items include the Coaler football tunnel, training/practice/weight room equipment, camera equipment and decorations, and spirit items for the fans at games.

They also coordinate a weekly Wednesday night dinner and player award presentation throughout the football season.

The one and only fundraiser held each year is the annual event.

In its eleventh year, this event will be held in spring 2013. Your entry ticket provides food and drink for 2 people and also gives you a chance to win cash prizes along with the opportunity to bid on a variety of silent auction items including Cubs, Sox and Bears tickets, gift baskets and various other prizes.

The Coal City Touchdown Club is committed to keeping the Coaler tradition alive. For additional information, call Club President Troy Manietta or Club VP Debbie Durando at 815-448-5077.

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REEVES FUNERAL HOMES, LTD. In 1924 Wilfred and Anna Reeves established Reeves Funeral Home in the 500 Block of E. Division Street in Coal City. At that time the facility was primarily used as an office, floral shop and seamstress shop due to the preparation and wakes being held within the homes.

In 1938 the new funeral home located at 75 N. Broadway in Coal City was erected and it was at this time that visitations and services began to take place at the funeral home instead of the homes of the deceased.

Wilfred and Anna’s two sons, Charles and James, took over the business in 1957 after the death of their father, and their mother Anna then passed away in 1966.

Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. for three consecutive years since 2007, has been the recipient of the National Funeral Directors Association Pursuit of Excellence Eagle Award. This is the highest commendation in funeral service and continues to place Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. as one of only five funeral homes in Illinois and among the top two percent of funeral homes nationwide. We are proud of our accomplishments in community service, education, professional development, and ethical standards.

Reeves Funeral Homes continue to be innovative and offer more options to families than one might expect from a funeral home or life celebration provider. Our specialty services such as Journey of

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Remembrance Video Tributes and Memorial Websites, as well as Web casting, have set a standard in funeral and memorial services locally.

We also provide offerings of unique memorial products such as Thumbies©, which is keepsake jewelry that captures the finger prints of loved ones, and Life Gems©, which are diamonds created individually from a loved one’s unique carbon source, among many other memorial and keepsake products.

At Reeves Funeral Homes, we understand relationships and grief, and we possess the years of experience, skill, and knowledge to help survivors through the many areas of decision that occur at a time of loss, and can sensibly guide individuals at a time of pre-planning needs, as well.

Today, Reeves Funeral Home is the oldest business in Coal City.

Matt Baskerville continues to carry on the long established tradition of trust and service excellence that has been established over the past eight decades.

Reeves Funeral Homes can be contacted at the following locations: 75 N. Broadway, Coal City, IL (Established in 1924 - Coal City’s oldest business), Ph: 815/634-2125 – Fax: 815/634-8018, www.Reeves Funeral.com; 408 E. Washington St., Morris, IL (Established in 1957) Phone: 815/942-2500; and 203 Liberty St., Gardner, IL (Established in 2007) Phone: 815/237-2526.

Originally from the East Coast, John Mathais grew up going to the shores of Chesapeake Bay and enjoying the delicious food available there. The love affair with food, especially seafood, took root at an early age. He had worked in the restaurant industry his entire life and the dream of ownership finally arrived for him with the opening of Big Fish Grille in 2008.

Located at 27425 S. Will Road at Harborside Marina in Wilmington (north of Pine Bluff / Lorenzo Road), Big Fish Grille is a full service restaurant specializing in fresh fish, seafood, oysters, steaks and chops.

The wide variety of menu choices change almost daily, but you will always find lobster, crab and certified Angus or Australian Waygu beef.

The lunch menu also offers unique and interesting sandwiches, fish tacos, and an incredible Big Burger made with 100% certified Angus beef.

With the beautiful views of the river and the variety of delicious food offered, your experience at Big Fish Grille will be like no other around. All food is prepared fresh daily by the chefs and and they can even prepare many gluten free items.

For additional information or reservations to Big Fish Grille, call the restaurant at 815-476-9331.

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To make an appointment for diagnostic or imaging services, call (815) 935-7531.

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FOX FOOT & ANKLE Fox Foot and Ankle provides top quality podiatric care for three local communities – Coal City, Oswego, and Greater Channahon/Minooka.

Our offices implement many diagnostic and treatment options“inhouse,” such as high tech digital x-ray and diagnostic soft tissue ultrasound, providing high quality care in a comfortable, non-intimidating environment, and continue to actively seek out new treatment options; from laser wart removal, ESWT non-invasive treatment for heel pain, to the latest in laser treatments for fungal nails.

We have also added new and improved footwear options that provide the best of both worlds… truly appropriate, comfortable support combined with fashionable looks. Including athletic shoes, flip flops and dress shoes, there are remarkable options available to everyone who is tired of having their feet hurt.

Our ongoing shoe drive for the community to collect new and gently used shoes,“Shoe Share” has been greatly successful to date, with literally 100s of pairs of shoes being redistributed for those who are struggling to make ends meet. “Shoe Share” collection boxes are available at each office location, as well as collection boxes located throughout the community, with contributions being shared with the Kendall County Food Pantry and as seasonally open, PADS of Illinois Valley.

Our new renovated website, www.foxfootandankle.com, ensures easy navigation from prospective to current patients. This site also enables new patients to print and complete new patient information prior to their first appointment, making it easier to provide the

necessary background in properly diagnosing their problem. Dr. Fox also has a blog from our website, documenting his efforts at undertaking a new fitness routine.

Our qualified staff is also here to help our patients get through the details of their insurance coverage in a way that they understand, while encouraging them to steward their own medical care.

Dr. Fox graduated with his DPM degree (Doctor of Podiatric Medicine) from Des Moines University. He completed his residency at Michigan Hospital Medical Center, encompassing back to back rotating (through all specialties) and surgical rotations. He is currently a member of the APMA (American Podiatric Medical Association, IPMA (Illinois Podiatric Medical Association) and the AAPPM (American Association of Podiatric Practice Management.) Additionally, Dr. Fox has had his office based surgery rigorously evaluated and accredited

by JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations) to ensure our services are offered at the same standard of those at hospitals.

Our locations are easy to find. The Coal City office is located at 810 E. Division (815-634-2324), in Oswego at 3963 Route 34 (630-551-3338), and our newest office in Minooka at 2081 Ridge Rd. (815-521-9347). Additionally, our website is packed with foot and ankle education… both prevention and treatment. Whether viewing through video, or reading the articles, there is a lot of information to help keep you on your feet!

SMALL TOWN THEATRICS Small Town Theatrics is a new community theater based out of Coal City, IL. This non-for-profit is an organization that produces theatrical performances that give the members of this community a chance to be involved in the arts. This summer’s musical was Legally Blonde!

Small Town Theatrics strives to give everyone an equal opportunity to become a part of something that is indescribable.

PO Box 46, Coal City, Illinois 60416 Email: smalltowntheatrics@gmail.com Website: http://www.smalltowntheatrics.com

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Shortly after the name change, a new bank was built at the intersection of Route 113 and Kankakee St. to serve the residents of Coal City, Diamond and Carbon Hill.

Standard Bank offers all the traditional bank products, such as checking and savings accounts, C.D.s, drive-up banking, safe deposit boxes, ATM network, debit MasterCard, plus banking by phone, online bill pay, real estate loans for both residential and commercial, home equity loans, reverse mortgages, and one of the largest Senior Citizen Clubs in the area.

At Standard Bank, you have your choice of banking in person, with assistance from their personal bankers, going through the drive-up, or even bank from the comfort of your computer. No matter your preference, you can do it all with the security of FDIC insurance.

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FOSSIL COLLECTING Mazonia is well known for Pennsylvanian age fossils. And the elusive Tully Monster, which was designated the Illinois State Fossil in 1989, is only found in and around the Mazon Creek. The Mazon Creek area is of one of the most famous fossil producing regions in the world. This area, that runs through Kankakee, Livingston, Will, Grundy and La Salle counties, has produced some the most amazing fossils ever found.

Fossil hunting is restricted, but day permits (required to collect fossils) can be requested from Mazonia Fossil Permit Office, P.O. Box 126, Braceville, IL 60407 or by calling the office at the Mazonia-Braidwood State Fish and Wildlife Area (815) 237-0063. A reporting form is also available for reporting what was found. Excavations and collecting for commercial purposes are prohibited. In addition, fossil collecting is restricted to March 1st to September 30th. In this area, which lies in Grundy and Will Counties, ironstone nodules containing plant remains are found in waste piles of strip and underground mines and at places along Mazon Creek.

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D CONSTRUCTION, INC. D Construction, Inc., located at 1488 S. Broadway in Coal City, is a general contracting firm with extensive experience working on underground utilities, commercial buildings, water & sewer projects, highway construction, petrochemical plants, as well as asphalt and concrete projects. They also own and operate two of their own asphalt plants.

The company was founded in 1982 by Kenneth Sandeno, Sr., with current ownership passed down to Kenneth Sandeno, Tedd Sandeno and Tamara Hansen.

They are very proud in having one of the most intense safety programs in the industry. This is displayed by having full-time safety coordinators on-site, monitoring work projects on a daily basis.

For additional information on D Construction, they can be reached at 815-634-2555.

RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER — WEST Riverside Medical Center – West Campus recently celebrated its two-year anniversary.

The 12,000-square-foot campus at 5775 E. Illinois 113, Coal City, just west of Carbon Hill Road, offers comprehensive medical testing and diagnostic imaging services, as well as primary and specialty medical care, in a convenient, outpatient setting.

Kathy Curiel and Robin Coash manage the facility.

Services available include lab tests, X-rays, ultrasound, CT scans, MRI, bone density scan, EKG and digital mammography.

Ask your physician about scheduling your tests at Riverside Medical Center – West Campus. To make an appointment for diagnostic or imaging services, call (815) 935-7531.

Appointments with primary care physicians and medical specialists are available six days a week, including evening hours. For an appointment, call (815) 634-0100.

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CARDINAL TRANSPORT, INC. Cardinal Transport, Inc is an owner-operator trucking transport business. Located in Coal City, the business began in October of 1976. There are now two locations, the corporate office at 7180 E. Reed Road in Coal City, and a satellite office at 85 S. Broadway in Coal City. To this day, it provides transport services to manufacturing industries transporting anything from insulation to aluminum to steel plates and other general commodities, including specialized trailers for products such as winds blades. With authority to haul to 48 states and Canada, we are proud to say we have long-standing owner-operators who have been leased with us for over 30 years, in addition to a longstanding support staff. Cardinal Transport has over 120 agents and 500 plus owner-operators.

It has not only top-notch service but very capable drivers and a well trained staff. All in keeping with the Cardinal Rules: Capability, Depend-

ability, Efficiency and Diversity. These are the Cardinal Rules that drive us toward perfection, rules that will be demanded by the marketplace tomorrow are practiced at Cardinal today. Cardinal Transport will continue to serve its customers to the best of its ability in the upcoming years and to successfully grow its business.

For more information regarding this business, please visit www. cardinaltransport.com.

CONRAD CO. VACUUM & JANITORIAL SUPPLY Conrad Co. Vacuum & Janitorial Supply is family owned and operated and has been in business since 1960. They have two convenient locations to serve their customers, 700 W. Jefferson in Shorewood, which has been there since 1999, and the newly relocated store at 1932 Essington Rd. in Joliet, where you will find amazing Grand Opening specials through September.

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For additional information and directions, contact the Shorewood store at 815-744-5691, or the Joliet store at 815-609-1033.

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MORRIS HOSPITAL & HEALTHCARE CENTERS Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers has been serving the health care needs of Grundy County residents since 1906. Located approximately 12 miles northwest of Coal City, the 89-bed Morris Hospital is known for its compassionate and personalized approach to healthcare. This is attributed to the outstanding work of 950 employees, 500 fundraising and service volunteers, and a medical staff of more than 180 physicians representing most medical specialties.

The Emergency Department at Morris Hospital is a Level II Trauma Center, with board-certified emergency medicine physicians who are specially trained to evaluate and treat patients during the early, and often most critical stages of an illness or injury. For the treatment of minor illness and injuries, Morris Hospital offers immediate care services at the Diagnostic &Rehabilitative Center of Morris Hospital.

The Family Birthing Suites at Morris Hospital provides the perfect setting for welcoming a new baby into your life. As a Level II perinatal care provider, Morris Hospital is qualified to care for infants who need a higher level of medical care. At the Radiation Therapy Center of Morris Hospital, patients find comfort in having expert cancer care and the very latest technologies

Big Fish Bar & Grille .. 21 Cardinal Transport, Inc. ......................... 27 Coal City Courant ...... 25 Conrad Co. Vacuum & Janitorial Supply ..... 13 close to home. Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is also home to a number of skilled heart specialists who are experts at detecting early signs of trouble.

And when it’s time to start down the road to recovery, patients never have to travel far for an exceptional cardiac rehabilitation program.

Along with these services, Morris Hospital provides a state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a dedicated pediatric unit, occupational medicine services, and physical, occupational and speech therapy.

Morris Hospital’s commitment to the community is also evident through its free patient transportation service, as well as the Lifeline Program which enables medically at-risk and older individuals to live independently and with peace-of-mind. The hospital offers free, senior exercise classes at the Coal City Public Library on Mondays and Fridays from 10-11 a.m. and a laboratory draw site at the Family Physicians of Coal City office, located at 935 E. Division Street in Coal City. For more information, call 815-942-2932 or go to www.morrishospital.org.

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Country Financial Dean Tambling ........ 23 “D” Construction, Inc. ...................... 17 Fox Foot and Ankle.... 11 Geo’s Pizza ............... 26 Giggles Pizza & Family Skate ............. 2 Heritage Health ........... 4 La Piazza Ristorante & Pizzeria ................. 4 McArdle Grain Commodities & Insurance ............ 26 Morris Daily Herald ... 22 Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers ................... 28 Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. .............. 7 Riverside Medical Center .................... 19 Sparkle Laundromat ............ 23 Standard Bank ............ 5 Village of Coal City .... 21 Village of Diamond ...... 9 West Flooring Company ................. 25

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ocated just northwest of Coal City, Carbon Hill and Diamond in nearby Morris, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers is known for its compassionate and personalized approach to healthcare. If you check the Patient Survey data on www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov, you’ll find that patients rate Morris Hospital higher than area hospitals.And when it comes to patients who say they would definitely recommend the hospital, Morris Hospital is at the top of the chart.

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• A Level II Trauma Center for emergency care.

• Diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular services, including angioplasty and stenting, along with a three phase Cardiac Rehabilitation program.

• Beautiful Family Birthing Suites, designated as a Level II obstetrical unit with special care nursery.

• Digital mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, wideopening MRI, and 64-slice CT scanner, along with the full range of diagnostic imaging services.

• Radiation therapy for cancer treatment.

• Physical, occupational and speech therapy.

• Free diabetes education and counseling services.

• Laboratory services at the Family Physicians of Coal City office.

• Free patient transportation service.

For more information, go to www.morrishospital.org

Visit www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov or healthcarereportcard.illinois.gov to see how Morris Hospital compares to other hospitals on patient experience ratings.

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