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City Resumes Second Notices on Water and Sewer Accounts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CARBONDALE – After being suspended for more than three months, the City of Carbondale has resumed sending second notices for water and sewer accounts with past balances.

Any account holder can call the Water and Sewer office ...

Residential Spring Cleanup Begins July 10

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CARBONDALE – After being postponed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Carbondale announces the annual Residential Spring Clean-Up Program will begin July 10^th, 2020. This program serves single-family dwellings up to and...

Carbondale City Hall Reopens To The Public

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CARBONDALE – On Monday, June 15, City Hall will re-open to the public. The Civic Center will remain closed, as events are still limited to 10 people or less under Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan.

Face masks or face cover...

City Leaders and the Carbondale NAACP Send Message To The Community Amid National Unrest

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CARBONDALE – The City of Carbondale and the Carbondale NAACP have joined together to address the community amid national unrest over the senseless killing of another person of color.

In their letter, Carbondale Mayor Mike Hen...

Mayor Signs Executive Order To Assist Bars And Restaurants With Outdoor Seating

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CARBONDALE – On Thursday, May 28, Mayor Mike Henry signed an Executive Order allowing bars and restaurants to apply for permits at no charge to expand outdoor seating during the duration of Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Pl...

Oakland Avenue Reconstruction To Expand Work Zone

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CARBONDALE – In an effort to complete the Oakland Avenue reconstruction project substantially earlier than anticipated, the construction area will expand from Freeman Street to Hill Avenue beginning June 1, 2020. Access to O...

Reminder of Refuse Collection Changes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CARBONDALE – The City of Carbondale recently transitioned to fully automated refuse collection, requiring a few changes in how carts need to be set out for collection.

To ensure refuse collection, follow these instructions:

• A...

Fourth of July Fireworks Show Canceled

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CARBONDALE – Due to uncertainty amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Carbondale has decided to cancel this year’s annual fireworks display on the Southern Illinois University campus.

This longtime Fourth of July ...

Small Business Stabilization Grants Available For Certain Carbondale Businesses Affected by COVID-19

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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...

City of Carbondale Response to COVID-19 Coronavirus

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CARBONDALE – The City of Carbondale has been monitoring the COVID-19 issue closely over the past few weeks and has maintained close communications with our federal and state health officials, the Jackson County Health Depart...