February Communique Now Available

To view the February edition of the Carbondale Communique, click here.  

December 2020 Communique

Soil Cleanup Completed as Required by EPA at Former Koppers Facility

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced the completion of another cleanup at the former Koppers Wood-Treating Facility at 1555 North Marion St. in Carbondale. The agency required the current owner, Beazer East Inc., to address dioxin/fura...

COVID-19 Vaccination Site Opening in the Civic Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CARBONDALE – The City of Carbondale is pleased to announce that the Civic Center will serve as a COVID-19 mass vaccination site beginning Friday, February 19.  

Governor JB Pritzker announced Wednesday morning that t...

Preservation Commission Seeking Nominations for Historic Preservation Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CARBONDALE – The City of Carbondale Preservation Commission is honored to sponsor the Annual Historic Preservation Awards. Any property located within Carbondale city limits is eligible for a Historic Preservation Award. Car...

City Ordinance Requires Face Masks In Public

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CARBONDALE – In response to the recent tide of new coronavirus cases in Jackson County, on July 30, 2020, the City Council unanimously approved an ordinance requiring face masks in all public places within Carbondale city li...

Small Business Stabilization Grants Available For Certain Carbondale Businesses Affected by COVID-19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CARBONDALE – In an effort to assist Carbondale’s small businesses, the City of Carbondale, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), is making the Downstate Small Busi...

Application Procedures for Entry Level Firefighter Examination

The City of Carbondale will be accepting applications for entry level firefighter through Monday, March 15, 2021 at 5:00 PM.

Please note that the Firefighter examination process requires approximately one month to complete. You can view the application pro...

Put a Freeze on Winter Fires

Half of all home heating fires occur in December, January and February. To avoid hazards that may increase your family's risk of having a home fire, please:

• Install and test carbon monoxide alarms at least once a month
• Have a qualified professional...

Consolidated General Election on April 6, 2021

On April 6, 2021, the City of Carbondale will hold an election to select three (3) City Council Members for four-year terms. This election is for the City Council seats presently held by Council Members Carolin Harvey, Jeff Doherty, and Jessica Bradshaw.&...

Challenges and Opportunities Survey for Carbondale's Next Chief of Police

We are seeking the community’s feedback on important challenges and opportunities that you believe need to be addressed by Carbondale’s next Chief of Police.  This feedback will be reviewed by City staff and the search committ...

Lateral Police Officer Program

The City of Carbondale's Experience/Lateral Police Officer Program is initiated for qualified full-time sworn law enforcement officers.

Applicants for lateral appointment to the position of Police Officer must meet the followingminimum qualifications and r...

Carbondale Police Department Arrest Summary

Click the image above to view the latest Arrest Summary from the Carbondale Police Department.

Entry-Level Police Officer Application Deadline: Monday, March 1, 2021 at 5:00 P.M.

The Patrol Officer is a uniformed position sworn to enforce all laws and ordinances for which the department is responsible, protect the lives and property of all persons, and maintain peace and order within the City of Carbondale. The Patrol Officer must...

Lateral Telecommunicator

The City of Carbondale's Lateral Telecommunicator is a regular, full-time, non-sworn position in the Police Department responsible for receiving telephone and in-person complaints and requests for police services from the Public. In addition, the...

Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm Investigation

On 02-25-2021 at approximately 7:10 p.m., City of Carbondale police officers responded to the 200 block of East Sycamore Street regarding a report of an aggravated discharge of a firearm.  The suspect, identified as Jalen Cobb, age 27 of Carbonda...

Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm

On 02-24-2021 at approximately 5:25 p.m., City of Carbondale police officers responded to the area of the 1500 block of West Walnut Street regarding a report of an aggravated discharge of a firearm from a vehicle.  During the course of the invest...

Aggravated Armed Robbery

On 01-30-21 at approximately 2:00 p.m., City of Carbondale Police Officers responded to the 300 block of East Mill Street regarding a complaint of an armed robbery.  The victim reported he agreed to meet with a female acquaintance in that area. &...

Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm Investigation

Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm

 On 12/25/2020 at approximately 11:20 p.m., City of Carbondale Police officers responded to the 500 block of South Beverage Street in reference to a report of shots fired. Officers learned unknown suspects shot at...

Motor Vehicle Theft Investigation

Motor Vehicle Theft Investigation

On 12-26-20 at approximately 1:30 a.m., City of Carbondale Police Officers responded to the area of the 300 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a report of motor vehicle theft.   Officers learned...

Aggravated Battery with a Firearm Investigation

On 10-02-2020 at approximately 2:13 p.m., City of Carbondale Police Department officers responded to the 800 block of N. Marion in reference to a report of shots fired.  Officers learned unknown suspects fired shots in the area from a moving vehi...

Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm Investigation

On 10-04-2020 at approximately 9:33 p.m., City of Carbondale Police Department officers responded to the 400 block of E. Snider in reference to a report of shots fired.  Officers learned unknown suspects fired shots in the area from a moving vehi...

City of Carbondale Names Interim Chief of Police

CARBONDALE – City Manager Gary Williams has named Deputy Chief Stan Reno as the Interim Chief of Police. Deputy Chief Reno will replace Chief of Police Jeff Grubbs, whose last day is today, September 30.

Deputy Chief Reno was born and raised in C...

Aggravated Battery with a Firearm Investigation

On 09-26-2020 at approximately 2:49 a.m., City of Carbondale Police Department officers responded to the 800 block of West High Street in reference to a report of shots fired.  While responding, officers learned two victims with non-life threaten...

Missing Adult

On 09-21-20, the Carbondale Police Department was notified that Robin Williams, white female, 41 years old, of West Frankfort was last seen in Carbondale before May of 2020. Williams is a white female, 5”00”, 120 lbs. Williams may be w...

Missing Adult

On 08-29-20, the Carbondale Police Department was notified that Marvin Simpson, 42 years old, of St. Louis, Mo was last seen in Carbondale on 08-26-20. Marvin was last seen in the Tatum Heights area at approximately 11:00 p.m. Marvin is 5’08&...

Missing Juvenile

The City of Carbondale Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile, Edgar E. Rivera, age 15. Edgar was last seen on 07-10-2020 at 2:00 a.m. in the 1200 block of West Main Street. Rivera is described as ...

Criminal Damage to Property

Criminal Damage to Property

On June 28, 2020 at approximately 6:00 p.m., City of Carbondale Police Officers monitored a group of approximately 30 people demonstrating and marching through the City as a part of a planned protest. Officers assisted...