News Flash

Evergreen Lake Closed Due to Algae Issues

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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...