Evergreen Lake Closed Due to Algae Issues

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CARBONDALE – Evergreen Lake is currently closed due to potentially harmful algae in the water; this algae is a temporary problem, typically caused by hot dry weather.

During this time, fishing, boating and swimming are NOT permitted. P...

Carbondale Announces Music Lineup for Halloween

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CARBONDALE – The Carbondale Halloween Committee is excited to officially announce the 2019 concert lineup. 

The following artists will take center stage at the Washington Street Venue, located at the corner of Washin...

City of Carbondale Receives Funding for Roundabout Project

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CARBONDALE – The Illinois Department of Transportation has selected the City of Carbondale's Chautauqua and McLafferty roads roundabout project for local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) funding.

The City will use th...

Mayor Henry Announces Trick-or-Treat Hours for Carbondale

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CARBONDALE – Carbondale Mayor John “Mike” Henry is excited to announce trick-or-treat hours for Halloween.

Kids can trick-or-treat throughout Carbondale on Thursday, October 31 from 5-8 p.m. Residents wishing to hand out candy to “tric...

Fresh Fitness Returns to Turley Park

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CARBONDALE – The City of Carbondale, Carbondale Park District and SIU Student Recreation Center are excited to offer Fresh Fitness classes this Fall at Turley Park.The exercise classes will be held on September 7, 14 and 21 ...

Carbondale Amtrak Station to Undergo Renovations

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CARBONDALE – Amtrak will begin work on a series of renovations, including plaza and ramp access improvements, at the Carbondale station, located at 401 S. Illinois Avenue, beginning the week of September 3.

The proj...

Commission Seeks Input for Sustainability Action Plan

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CARBONDALE – The Sustainability Commission is seeking ideas from the community to help develop a Sustainability Action Plan for Carbondale.

Ideas from individuals who live and work in Carbondale will be crucial in he...

Fire Department to Host Open House on Oct. 5

The Carbondale Fire Department will host an Open House on Saturday, October 5 at Fire Station #2, located at 401 N. Glenview Drive, from 10 a.m.-noon.This is an opportunity for the community to tour the fire station, meet firefighters, learn more about de...

September is National Preparedness Month

September is National Preparedness Month. Emergencies can happen anytime and anywhere without notice. Preparedness is a shared responsibility; it takes a whole community. That's why the Carbondale Fire Department encourages everyone to be prepared in the ...

Fire Training

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Promotional Pinning Ceremony

Jay Crippen was promoted from Fire Captain/OEM Coordinator /Training Officer to Assistant Fire Chief, Firefighter Brad Lam was promoted to Fire Captain and Firefighter Dylan Fairfield was promoted to Fire Captain/OEM Coordinator /Training Officer.

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City of Carbondale to Host Employment Fair

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CARBONDALE – The City of Carbondale is teaming up with Carbondale Main Street, Man-Tra-Con, the Illinois Department of Employment Security and the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce to host an employment fair on Wednesday, Octobe...

Carbondale Promotes Saluki Spirit

Ways to Show Your Saluki Pride 

• Include a welcome message on your marquee 
• Make your business maroon (display Saluki flags, banners, etc.)
• Encourage all employees to wear Saluki appeals to work Friday-Sunday 
• Run specials for studen...

Officer Maether Receives First Responder Award

Carbondale Police Officer Ben Maether was named the Carbondale Community High School "First Responder of the Game" on September 13.

Every year, the school acknowledges the hard work and dedication of first responders throughout Jackson County at ...

Child Passenger Safety Inspections

Did you know 9 out of 10 car seats are installed incorrectly? 

Common errors include:

• Not properly securing the seat into the vehicle
• Facing the child forward too soon
• Improper placement of harness straps
• Using a seat that is not appropriately sized f...

House Watch Program

Are you going on vacation soon? The Carbondale Police Department offers a House Watch program to assist residents who are away for an extended period of time. 

Police officers check residences daily, looking for suspicious activity or anything out...

Carbondale Police Department Offers Safe Exchange Zone

If you're looking to finish a sale on Craigslist or Heartland Community Swap, the Carbondale Police Department offers a safe exchange zone for online purchases.

While the Police Department has not investigated any incidents involving meetings where transac...

Citizen's Police Academy

Get a first-hand look at the work officers perform on a daily basis by signing up for our Citizen's Police Academy.

Before You Ride, Register Your Bike

All bicycles in the City of Carbondale, including Southern Illinois University, are required to be registered. 

Registering your bicycle helps law enforcement with the recovery of your bicycle in the event of loss or theft. All cyclists are requir...

Missing Person - Update

Update – On 09-19-19 City of Carbondale Police Department investigators made contact with Kelsie Youngblood. Youngblood is unharmed and in good health. The investigation into her whereabouts is now closed.

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Missing Person

On 09-18-19 the City of Carbondale Police Department received a report of a missing person, Kelsie Marie Youngblood. Youngblood was last seen in Carbondale on 09-14-19 at approximately 10:30 p.m. Youngblood is described as a white female, 26 years of age....

Aggravated Discharge of Firearm- Update

Update - Officers have arrested a 17 year old juvenile, who is in custody and has been charged with Unlawful Use of Weapons and Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm. 

The two of the individuals who received life-threatening injuries are now expected ...

Stalking

On 09-08-2019 at approximately 3:53 p.m., officers of the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to Macy’s department store at the University Mall in the 1200 block of East Main Street in reference to a report of a possible attempt to ab...

Train Collision Update

In reference to the train and pedestrian fatality on 09-02-19, the victim is identified as Beverly Carvell, 57 years old of Carbondale.  At this point in the investigation, there is not any indication of foul play related to the incident. &nb...

Train Collision

On 09-02-19 at approximately 6:00 p.m., Carbondale Police Officers responded to the railroad crossing on Main Street in reference to an individual struck by a train.  Officers determined the victim walked east bound across the railroad tracks and...

Aggravated Battery with a Firearm

On 08-30-19 at approximately 9:45 p.m., Carbondale Police Officers responded to the 300 block of East Hester Street in reference to shots fired. Officers located a gunshot victim with non-life threatening injuries.  The victim was taken to Memori...

Armed Robbery

On 08-25-19 at approximately 4:21 p.m., Carbondale Police Officers responded to the 600 block of East College Street in reference to an Armed Robbery. Two victims reported four suspects approached them and one of them displayed a handgun. The armed suspec...

Armed Robbery

On 08-25-19 at 9:39 p.m., officers of the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to a report of an armed robbery in the 300 block of East Lynda Drive. Officers learned the victim, a delivery driver for a local restaurant was approached by two fema...