New Carbondale Bike Path Completion

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CARBONDALE - Carbondale has recently completed construction of its newest bike path, funded by a Transportation Enhancement Program grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony...

Hemp, Hops, & Shrooms

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 CARBONDALE - You are invited to join us for the second annual Hemp, Hops, & Shrooms event on Saturday, September 23, 2023! Free educational event 3-10 p.m. located downtown Carbondale at the outdoor Wa...

"Off the Rails" Concert Series Returns to Downtown Carbondale

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CARBONDALE - The “Off the Rails” Concert Series returns to downtown Carbondale on Saturday, August 12, at 7 p.m.! The City of Carbondale and Carbondale Main Street have teamed up to host free outdoor conce...

Carbondale Announces Job Openings with Exceptional Benefits for Community-Minded Professionals

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CARBONDALE - The City of Carbondale is committed to positively impacting the community and is excited to announce the availability of several job positions within its organization. With a focus on fostering a collaborative work environmen...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Once again, your Carbondale Professional Firefighters Local 1961 will be selling T-shirts to raise money for cancer patients in our area in support of October being breast cancer awareness month! Please join us in impacting the lives of those affected by ...

Make a Plan

As an older adult, are you prepared for after a disaster? The Carbondale Fire Department would like to help you make a plan by sharing FEMA's information to help you assess your needs and take simple, low-cost steps that help you get better prepa...

Fire Safety for College Students

There are several specific causes for fires in on- and off-campus college housing, including cooking, candles, smoking, and overloaded power strips.

Read on...

Electric Vehicle Charging Safety Tips

Charging an Electric Vehicle (EV) is safe with certified equipment. Following these tips from usfa.fema.gov can lower your risk of having an associated fire or an electric shock injury.

Before buying an EV, have a qualified electrician install:

• A new, dedic...

Did You Remember to Pack Your Go Bag?

To ensure you and your family are ready, have a Go Bag in an easily accessible place. To help you determine what essentials you might need, ready.illinois.gov has provided a list the Carbondale Fire Department would like to share:

Go Bag Guidelines

• Each mem...

5 Simple Steps to Campfire Safety

There’s nothing like the tempting smell of marshmallows toasting or hot dogs roasting over an open fire. Whether camping, hiking, or hanging out in the backyard, more families spend time outdoors. The Carbondale Fire Department would like to pass along so...

What You Need To Know About Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odorless gas; because you can't see, taste, or smell it, it can kill you before you know it's there.

How can I protect against carbon monoxide poisoning?

Early warning is essential. The Consumer Product Safety Commissio...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Once again, your Carbondale Professional Firefighters Local 1961 will be selling T-shirts to raise money for cancer patients in our area in support of October being breast cancer awareness month! Please join us in impacting the lives of those affected by ...

Compliment An Officer

The Carbondale Police Department strives to provide the best police services and maintain high professionalism and rapport with the community.

If a Carbondale Police Department employee has positively impacted your life, please consider completing this onl...

Lateral Police Officer Program

If you have two or more years of post-probationary work experience as a police officer and meet the outlined qualifications, you are eligible for the Lateral Police Officer Program. Applications for experienced police officers are accepted on an ongoing b...

Carbondale Police Department Arrest Summary

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

Burglary Investigation

NEWS RELEASE 

City of Carbondale, Illinois 

September 22nd, 2023 

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Burglary, Burglary to Motor Vehicle and Trespassing Investigation

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Update: Aggravated Robbery and Shots Fired Investigation

NEWS RELEASE

City of Carbondale, Illinois September 20th, 2023

Update: Aggravated Robbery and Shots Fired Investigation

For Immediate Release

Carbondale – City of Carbondale police officers and detectives continued to follow up on the robbe...

Aggravated Robbery and Shots Fired Investigation

Missing Person - Recovered

NEWS RELEASE

City of Carbondale, Illinois

September 18th, 2023

For Immediate Release

CARBONDALE –The City of Carbondale Police Department investigators learned Maelena Hardin, was found to be safe and in good health by another law enforcem...

Update #2: Aggravated Battery with a Firearm Investigation

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City of Carbondale, Illinois

September 14th, 2023

For Immediate Release

CARBONDALE – City of Carbondale Police Officers responded to a business in the 700 block of South Illinois Avenue on September 2nd, 2023 at 4:19 p.m. rega...

Aggravated Domestic Battery Investigation

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City of Carbondale, Illinois

September 12^th, 2023 

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Update: Aggravated Battery with a Firearm Investigation

NEWS RELEASE

City of Carbondale, Illinois

September 11th, 2023

Update: Aggravated Battery with a Firearm Investigation

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CARBONDALE – City of Carbondale Police Officers responded to a business in the 700 block of South Illinois ...

Battery Investigation

NEWS RELEASE 

City of Carbondale, Illinois 

September 10th, 2023

For Immediate Release 

Carbondale – On September 9th, 2023 at approximately 9:45 p.m., City of Carbondale police officers responded to a large fight in the 8...

The Basic Citizen Police Academy Fall 2023

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City of Carbondale, Illinois

September 7, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CARBONDALE – The Carbondale Police Department is taking applications for the Basic Citizens Police Academy. The purpose of the Citizen’s Police Aca...

Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon / Possession of a Firearm by a Felon / Armed Habitual Offender

NEWS RELEASE

City of Carbondale, Illinois

September 5th, 2023

For Immediate Release

Carbondale – On 09-03-23 at 3:11 a.m., officers of the Carbondale Police Department responded to the 200 block of South Lewis Lane for a domestic disturban...

Aggravated Battery with a Firearm Investigation

Carbondale Police Department 

NEWS RELEASE

City of Carbondale, Illinois

September 2nd, 2023 

Aggravated Battery with a Firearm Investigation 

Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Resisting a Peace Officer Investigation

NEWS RELEASE

City of Carbondale, Illinois

August 28th, 2023

For Immediate Release

Carbondale – On August 25th, 2023 at 11:20 p.m., City of Carbondale police officers stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 500 block of East Main Street. Whe...

Unlawful Use of a Weapon and Driving While License Suspended Investigation

NEWS RELEASE

City of Carbondale, Illinois

August 28th, 2023

For Immediate Release

Carbondale – On 08-27-2023 at 1:55 a.m., City of Carbondale police officers stopped a vehicle for a registration violation in the 700 block of South Wall Str...

Four Individuals Charged in Major Mail Theft and Bank Fraud Scheme

PRESS RELEASE

Four Individuals Charged in Major Mail Theft and Bank Fraud Scheme

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

For Immediate Release

U.S. Attorney's Office, Southern District of Illinois

Lauren Barry, Public Affairs Officer

Lauren.Barry@usdoj.gov

BENTON, I...