Johnston, IA – Fareway Stores, Inc. is excited to announce the official groundbreaking of its newest location in Coal Valley, Illinois. The new store, approximately 17,000 square feet, will be constructed at the southeast corner of 1st Street and Route 6. The project is tentatively planned for completion in the fall of 2026.
“Communities depend on a local grocer to offer high-quality products at affordable prices with unmatched service. We look forward to offering these qualities to Coal Valley and area residents with a new Fareway store,” said Fareway CEO Reynolds W. Cramer. “We want to thank city officials and other local leaders for helping make this project possible.”
The new store will feature Fareway’s signature offerings, including the best in fresh, highest-quality meat with a full-service butcher counter, farm-fresh produce, low competitive prices, and exceptional customer service, including to-your-car carryout. Customers will also enjoy modern conveniences such as FastLanes selfservice checkout, online shopping, and curbside pick-up through https://Shop.Fareway.com.
“Today is a significant day for Coal Valley as we break ground on our new Fareway Store. I’m truly grateful for our community and excited that this moment has finally arrived,”Michael Bartels, Coal Valley Mayor, said. “My thanks go to the Fareway team, Village Administrator Penny Mullen, Village Board, and our residents for their support and confidence in this project. Together, we’re bringing a full service, quality grocery store that will benefit Coal Valley for many years to come.”
Fareway Stores, Inc. looks forward to serving Coal Valley and surrounding communities with its tradition of quality, service with gratitude, and value.
