News Flash

Posted on: March 22, 2023

City of Carbondale Builds Skilled Workforce List for Future Projects

Skilled Workforce List

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CARBONDALE – The City of Carbondale has created a new registration form for skilled workers. The purpose of this form is to compile a list of workers that contractors can reference when seeking staff to meet DBE/Workforce Go...

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City Hall-Press Releases
Posted on: March 20, 2023

The City of Carbondale has openings on various Boards and Commissions!

Join A City Board or Commission (2)

The City of Carbondale has openings on various Boards and Commissions! This is a great opportunity to get involved and make a difference in your community. Take a look at the openings below and apply today! (For meeting frequency, a list of current member...

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City Hall-Press Releases
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Earth Month 2023 - Calendar of Events

earth month 2023

Join us in celebrating Earth Month this April by participating in various events hosted by community organizations throughout Carbondale! From educational shows and parades to volunteer opportunities to fun outdoor activities for all ages, there'...

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City Hall-Press Releases
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Carbondale to Receive Energy Transition Community Grant

Energy Transition Community Grant - Web

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CARBONDALE – The City of Carbondale has been selected to receive an $80,707 grant from the Energy Transition Community Grant Program! As part of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), the Illinois Department of ...

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City Hall-Press Releases
Posted on: March 10, 2023

Consolidated General Election on April 4, 2023

City Council Election

On April 4, 2023, the City of Carbondale will hold an election to select three (3) City Council Members for four-year terms and one (1) Mayor for a four-year term. This election is for the City Council seats presently held by Mayor John M. Henry and City ...

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News Flash

Posted on: March 1, 2023

Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries™!

Change your batteries new

It's almost that time of year again! Every year, Energizer works to remind people of the simple, life-saving habit of changing and testing the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when moving clocks forward for daylight saving ...

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Fire Carousel
Posted on: March 1, 2023

Gasoline Safety

Gas pump safety

The American Petroleum Institute (API) is aware of a few unusual fire incidents involving self-service customers who were refueling their vehicles in cool or cold, dry weather conditions. These incidents may be related to static electricity build-up and d...

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API Additional Consumer Guidelines Fire Carousel
Posted on: March 1, 2023

Is Your Number Up?

Is Your Number Up new

Firefighters, ambulances, and police personnel waste no time answering an alarm. Everything they do is calculated and rehearsed to save every possible second. The trouble is they can’t always find your house in a hurry. Why? Because the house nu...

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Fire Carousel
Posted on: March 1, 2023

Spring Not Only Brings Warmer Days, but the Increased Potential of Severe Thunderstorms

Severe Weather new

The Carbondale Office of Emergency Management would like to share information from Ready.gov on severe weather preparedness.

Before Severe Weather

  • Know your area’s risk of thunderstorms. They can occur year-round and at any hour.
  • D...
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Fire Carousel
Posted on: March 1, 2023

Furniture/TV Tip-Overs

Furniture tip over

Make sure your furniture and TVs are secure from tip-overs! 

The Carbondale Fire Department would like you to be aware of the dangers of children climbing on the furniture. 

Tips to avoid possible childhood injuries and death:

  • Use brackets ...
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News Flash

News Flash

General

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Posted on: January 3, 2023

Alert Center

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The Alert Center allows visitors to stay up to date on potentially disruptive, non-life threatening events such as road closures, parking alerts, boil water advisories, and more. Active alerts will display at the top of the website. Visitors can also sign...

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General
Posted on: January 3, 2023

Create an Account

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By clicking “Sign In” on the MyAccount bar at the top of the screen, users may create a login for the site or use their Facebook profile to access MyAccount. Once logged in, visitors can choose the modules, features and keywords that t...

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General
Posted on: January 3, 2023

Stay Connected

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Notify Me allows you to subscribe to an unlimited number of email lists. Sign up to receive email or text updates on topics of your choice so that you can stay informed. Check out Notify Me today!

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General
Posted on: January 3, 2023

Report a Concern

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Citizen Request Tracker allows you to notify us about a general concern, comment, or compliment. If you have an account you can also log in to view the progress of your existing report. Learn more about Citizen Request Tracker today!

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News Flash

News Flash

Posted on: March 24, 2023

Carbondale Police Department Secures Federal Funding for Technology Upgrades

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CARBONDALE – U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth secured more than $182 million in Congressionally-directed spending for Illinois projects in the FY23 Omnibus Appropriations Act, including $600,000 in technology upg...

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Police Carousel
Posted on: August 8, 2022

Lateral Police Officer Program

Recruitment Graphics new

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...

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Police Carousel
Posted on: August 8, 2022

Compliment An Officer

Compliment an Officer new

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 filling out this on...

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Police Carousel
Posted on: November 17, 2020

Carbondale Police Department Arrest Summary

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

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News Flash

Posted on: March 30, 2023

Aggravated Battery and Disorderly Conduct Investigations

 NEWS RELEASE City of Carbondale, Illinois March 30, 2023

Carbondale –  On 03-30-23 at 1:03 a.m. City of Carbondale police officers responded to the sounds of a female screaming in the area of South Washington ...

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Police-Press Releases
Posted on: March 30, 2023

Brennen Gibbs Charged for December Shootings

                JACKSON COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY 

                 Joseph A....

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Police-Press Releases
Posted on: March 30, 2023

Update #3 - Homicide Investigation

NEWS RELEASECity of Carbondale, IllinoisMarch 29, 2023

CARBONDALE – Following an extensive investigation, Daurice T. Morse, age 20 of Cairo, was arrested for 1st Degree Murder in connection with the Jacob Gary homicide.  On 03-2...

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Police-Press Releases
Posted on: March 28, 2023

Business Scam Investigation

 NEWS RELEASE City of Carbondale, Illinois March 28, 2023

Carbondale – On 03-15-23 City of Carbondale police officers responded to a business in Carbondale in reference to a theft by deception report.  ...

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Police-Press Releases
Posted on: March 24, 2023

Update #2- Traffic Crash Investigation on Giant City Rd.

 NEWS RELEASE City of Carbondale, Illinois March 24, 2023

Carbondale –  On 03-22-23 at 3:44 p.m. City of Carbondale police officers responded to the 600 block of North Giant City Road in reference to a...

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Police-Press Releases
Posted on: March 23, 2023

Fatal Traffic Crash Investigation

 NEWS RELEASE City of Carbondale, Illinois March 23, 2023

 Carbondale - On 03-22-23 at 10:03 a.m. City of Carbondale police officers responded to the 500 block of East Main Street in reference to a report of a s...

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Police-Press Releases
Posted on: March 22, 2023

Update- Traffic Crash Investigation

 NEWS RELEASE City of Carbondale, Illinois March 22, 2023

Update-  Traffic Crash Investigation

Carbondale - On 03-22-23 at 3:44 p.m. officers responded to the 600 block of North Giant City Road in reference to a ...

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Police-Press Releases
Posted on: March 22, 2023

Traffic Crash Investigation – Please Use Alternate Route

 NEWS RELEASE City of Carbondale, Illinois March 22, 2023

Traffic Crash Investigation – Please Use Alternate Route  

Carbondale - On 03-22-23 at 3:44 p.m. officers responded to the 600 block of North Gi...

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Police-Press Releases
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Reckless Discharge of a Firearm Investigation

 NEWS RELEASE City of Carbondale, Illinois March 13, 2023

Carbondale - On 03-12-23 at 11:14 a.m. officers responded to a residence in the 1200 block of West College Street in reference to a disturbance.  Officer...

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Police-Press Releases
Posted on: March 13, 2023

Update - Unlawful Use of Weapons Investigation

 NEWS RELEASE

City of Carbondale, Illinois

March 13, 2023

On 02-24-23, during the course of working on other active investigations, Carbondale Police detectives identified individuals involved in illegal weapons possession. Detectives secured a sear...

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Police-Press Releases
Posted on: March 10, 2023

Disorderly Conduct Investigation

 NEWS RELEASE City of Carbondale, Illinois March 10, 2023

Carbondale - On 03-09-23 at 3:29 p.m., a woman reported to the Carbondale Police Department that a man had approached her as she walked on the sidewalk near the i...

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Police-Press Releases
Posted on: March 7, 2023

Stalking, Cyber Stalking and Harassment through Electronic Communications Investigation

NEWS RELEASE City of Carbondale, Illinois March 7, 2023

Carbondale - On 02-05-23, a victim reported to a Carbondale police officer that they were the victim of stalking, cyberstalking, and harassment through electronic communicat...

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Police-Press Releases
Posted on: March 6, 2023

Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm Investigation

 NEWS RELEASE City of Carbondale, Illinois March 6, 2023

Carbondale - On 03-04-23 at 11:11 a.m., Carbondale police officers responded to the 800 block of North Marion Street in reference to a report of shots fired.  Offi...

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Police-Press Releases