City of Carbondale
Recent News About City of Carbondale
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Carbondale Fire Department warns of potential phone scam
The Carbondale Fire Department warns local residents to be aware of a potential phone scam in which the caller pretends to work for the organization.
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Carbondale ranked 717th in state in lottery ticket sales for July 2016
The City of Carbondale had the 717th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of July 2016 -- down 77 spots from its June ranking.
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Carbondale hosting public-input session on architectural design standards
The city of Carbondale is hosting an open house March 1 to accept input from residents and business owners about architectural design standards that could be implemented in the downtown area.
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Carbondale teams up with WDBX to host biweekly podcast
The city of Carbondale and WDBX 91.1 FM have teamed up for a new biweekly podcast that begins on Wednesday this week.
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Carbondale's annual Neighborhood Alliance Meeting set for Jan. 21
The next session of the Neighborhood Alliance Meeting in Carbondale takes place Saturday, Jan. 21.
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Carbondale begins project to install security cameras
Carbondale has begun the first phase of a security camera installation project in different downtown areas.
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Carbondale named Bicycle Friendly Community
The League of American Bicyclists has named Carbondale a bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community.
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Cultural-competency workshop held for Carbondale city workers
Comfort zones, community connection and civility were front and center at a recent two-hour cultural competency workshop conducted by Carbondale resident and ISU Professor Randy Burnside for all city employees.
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Travel website: Carbondale state's most-affordable vacation-rental choice
Premier travel-recommendation company Flipkey.com recently identified Carbondale as Illinois’ most economical vacation-rental destination, with Shawnee National Forest and Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge — along with thousands of waterways — adding to the region’s allure.
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Carbondale community forum calls for more lighting, outreach efforts
Lighting, landlords, outreach and ordinances took top priority at a recent community forum attended by more than 170 local residents who heard Carbondale leaders outline a six-fold plan for a safer, more welcoming city.