News Flash

Carbondale City Hall Reopens to the Public

CARBONDALE – On Monday, January 25, City Hall will safely reopen to the public. While inside the building, face masks will be required at all times. 

In our efforts to continue minimizing the spread of COVID-19, plexiglass shie...

Preservation Commission Seeking Nominations for Historic Preservation Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CARBONDALE – The City of Carbondale Preservation Commission is honored to sponsor the Annual Historic Preservation Awards. Any property located within Carbondale city limits is eligible for a Historic Preservation Award. Car...

City Accepting Funding Applications From Community Organizations

The City of Carbondale is now accepting funding applications from community organizations/agencies for the City’s Fiscal Year 2022 (May 1, 2021 – April 30, 2022).

A fillable application is available here. It can also be found under the ...

Christmas Tree Recycling Program

The City of Carbondale Forestry Division will conduct its’ Curbside Christmas Tree Recycling from January 4, 2021 thru January 29, 2021. Residents desiring to participate in this program should place their Christmas Trees curbside on th...

IDOT Announces Additional $300,000 in Funding for SIMMS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CARBONDALE – The City of Carbondale is pleased to announce the Illinois Department of Transportation, Office of Intermodal Project Implementation (IDOT-OIPI) will provide an additional $300,000 in state funding for the Southern Illino...

City of Carbondale Renewed as Bronze-Level Bicycle Friendly Community

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CARBONDALE – Today, the League of American Bicyclists honored the efforts of the City of Carbondale to build better places for people to bike with a Bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award. The City of Carbondale...

Solar Installation Begins at Three City of Carbondale Facilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CARBONDALE – The City of Carbondale is pleased to announce construction is beginning on three solar energy projects! Solar panels will be installed at the Civic Center, the Public Safety Center, and the Southeast Waste Water...

City of Carbondale Offices Closed to the Public Until Further Notice

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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 ...

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 Ordinance Requires Face Masks In Public

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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...