City of Carbondale Announces Holiday Lights Contest

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CARBONDALE – The City of Carbondale is excited to announce the kick-off of the Third Annual ‘Let It Glow’ Holiday Lights Contest! 

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City of Carbondale Offices Closed to the Public Until Further Notice

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CARBONDALE – Due to a significant increase in active COVID-19 cases in Jackson County, the City of Carbondale will be closing offices to the public until further notice beginning Tuesday, November 17. 

City ...

The Laborer's Care Charity Donates $50K to Carbondale Warming Center

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CARBONDALE – Through generous private donations, The Laborer’s Care (TLC) charity raised $50,000 to donate to the Carbondale Warming Center. Because of TLC’s fundraising efforts, the Warming Center will b...

Notice of Special Seasonal Leaf Collection Program

Carbondale’s Special Seasonal Leaf Collection Program will be offered during the months of November, December, and January. Calls for the vacuum collection service will be accepted from November 1, 2020, through January 31, 2021. The fee during ...

UPDATED LIST: Support Carbondale Restaurants and Bars Amid COVID-19 Restrictions

CARBONDALE - Support our bars and restaurants by ordering curbside, delivery, or pick-up! Thanks to Southern Illinois Eats, here is the most up-to-date list of Carbondale restaurants offering safe ways to patronize their business.  If you are a r...

City of Carbondale Reminds Residents of Increased COVID-19 Mitigations

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CARBONDALE – On Monday, October 19, the Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health announced that Region 5, which includes Jackson County, has activated the state’s mitigation plan due...

City Ordinance Requires Face Masks In Public

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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

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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...

Put a Freeze on Winter Holiday Fires

It's fun to decorate for the winter holidays, but holiday decorations can increase your risk for a home fire. As you deck the halls this season, be fire smart.

Prepare for Cold Weather

The Carbondale Office of Emergency Management wants to make sure you are prepared for cold weather. Below are some tips from the National Weather Service.

• Check the forecast at weather.gov or your favorite weather app, station, etc. so you'll know when to ...

Holiday Safety Toolkit

The Carbondale Fire Department encourages you to take a few moments as you decorate this year to make sure your holidays are safe.

CHRISTMAS TREE SAFETY TIPSBefore you bring your live tree into your home, trim at last 2 inches off the trunk to expose fresh...

Kids in the Kitchen

As you prepare your holiday meal, the Carbondale Fire Department would like to share a guide from the NFPA for ideas on what different age groups can do around the kitchen.

COVID-19 Holiday Season Safety Tips

With the holidays fast approaching, the Carbondale Fire Department would like to share the Illinois Department of Public Health's recommendations on how to celebrate safer during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• When planning travel, consider the mode of transportat...

Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

In the home, heating and cooking equipment that burn fuel can be sources of carbon monoxide.

Often called the invisible killer, carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane,...

Candidate Filings for Carbondale City Council

The filing period for the 2021 Consolidated Election has closed.

Nine candidates have filed their nominating petitions for Carbondale City Council Members which will appear on the April 6 ballot.

1. Carolin Harvey, 109 S. Tower Road
2. Nathan Colombo, 229 Hunt Roa...

Carbondale Police Department Collecting Toys and Coats for Annual Christmas Store

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CARBONDALE – The Carbondale Police Department needs your help in collecting new coats and toys for children in our community. The department is again hosting the Annual Coat Drive and Christmas Store, which are great opportu...

Carbondale Police Department Arrest Summary

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

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...

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 qualificati...

Safe Exchange Zone

The City of Carbondale Police Department designated the visitor parking lot as a Safe Exchange Zone.  The parking lot on the south end of the police department can be used for any type of exchange the public may need including custody exchanges a...

Aggravated Assault Investigation

On 11-26-2020 at approximately 6:06 p.m., officers of the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to the 400 block of West Jackson Street in reference to a report of an attempted robbery.  Officers learned two black male suspects approache...

Train Crash

On 11-25-20 at approximately 10:48 p.m., officers of the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to the area of the railroad crossing on Main Street.  Officers learned a driver mistakenly drove a passenger vehicle onto the railroad tracks,...

Update - Home Invasion/ Aggravated Battery with a Firearm.

On 11-08-20 at approximately 9:30 pm, City of Carbondale Police Officers responded to the 500 block of South University Avenue regarding a victim with a gunshot wound to their leg.  The investigation revealed the victim is an acquaintance of the ...

Carbondale Police Department Collecting Toys and Coats for Annual Christmas Store

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

CARBONDALE – The Carbondale Police Department needs your help in collecting new coats and toys for children in our community. The department is again hosting the Annual Coat Drive and Christmas Store, which are gre...

Missing Juveniles

The City of Carbondale Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating two missing juveniles, Isaiah L. Pryor and Kyshon L. Frye.

Isaiah was last seen on 11/19/2020 at approximately 1:00 a.m. in the 600 block of North Carico S...

Robbery Investigation

On 11-16-20 at approximately 11:54 p.m., officers of the City of Carbondale
Police Department responded to the 800 block of East College Street inreference to a report of a robbery.  Officers learned the suspect lured the
victim to the rear o...

Robbery Investigation

On 11-12-20 at approximately 5:35 p.m., officers of the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to the 1400 block of East Walnut Street in reference to a report of a robbery.  Officers learned the suspect grabbed the victim and a struggle ...

Update-Home Invasion/ Aggravated Battery with a Firearm.

On 11-08-20 at approximately 9:30 pm, City of Carbondale Police Officers responded to the 500 block of South University Avenue regarding a female with a gunshot wound to her leg.  During the course of the investigation, detectives identified and ...

Wanted: First Degree Murder

Home Invasion/ Aggravated Battery w/ Firearm

On 11-08-20 at approximately 9:30 pm, City of Carbondale Police Officers responded to the 500 block of South University Avenue regarding a victim with a gunshot wound to their leg.  The investigation revealed three male acquaintances known by the...

Attempted Theft Investigation

On 11-05-20 the City of Carbondale Police Department was made aware of two suspicious people who were trying to steal items from a person’s mail box and vehicle.  The victim had his personal data hacked at his place of employments and l...

Unlawful Use of Weapon by Felon/ Poss. Controlled Substance.

On 11-06-20 at approximately 1:42 a.m., a City of Carbondale Police Officer observed two males with flashlights suspiciously looking around a parking lot in the 1200 block of E. Grand Avenue.   The males were identified as Victor Riley, 19 years ...

Criminal Trespass to Residence Investigation

On 11-05-2020 at approximately 6:25 a.m., Carbondale Police Officers responded to the 500 block of East Willow Street in reference to a report of a home invasion in progress. Officers learned the suspect fled east toward the 800 block of North Wall Street...

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...