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Saturday, January 23, 2021
Carbondale Park District is Seeking Superintendent of Recreation
Carbondale Park District is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time position of Superintendent of Recreation. See full job description and print an application at www.cpkd.org or visit the LIFE Community Center to pick up a paper copy. (Located at 2500 West Sunset Drive, Carbondale, Illinois. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment at 618-549-4222.) Applicants should send resume, completed job application, and two letters of reference to P.O. Box 1326 Carbondale, IL 62903-1326. Carbondale Park
Saturday, January 23, 2021Carbondale Park District Winds Up Multi-Year Strategic Planning with Community Survey
Carbondale Park District wants to hear from you! They are asking members of the community to complete a survey they created to get feedback about what residents want in the way of parks and recreation. Your input will help Carbondale Park District Commissioners and Staff improve programs, parks and facilities. The survey is available until February 10, 2021. The survey is very simple and quick. It is designed to only take 5-10 minutes of your time to complete. Your answers will all be confidential. The
Saturday, January 23, 202101.22.2021 Carbondale City Hall Reopens to the Public
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 shields have been installed in areas where employees interact with the public, and social distance markers have been placed on the floors. For residents needing to make a payment, the City still encourages using alternative payment methods such as online, by mail, dropbox, or bank
Saturday, January 23, 2021Iron Art House Wins January Bright Spot
Aldon and Dona Bachman Addington live in one of the most unique houses in Carbondale. Aldon, a retired SIUC professor of sculpture and 3-D art, moved to the Northeast side of Carbondale in 1992. He purchased a small house at 608 E. Searing, that he ultimately decided could never be salvaged. Over his 35 years teaching, he made many trips to Gary’s Metals in Carterville looking for art supplies for his sculpture. He also began to uncover material for a house, especially after coming across 84 steel frames
Tuesday, January 19, 2021Region 5 Reenters Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan
As our region’s COVID-19 test positivity rate continues to decline, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) again lifted mitigations for Region 5, allowing Southern Illinois to reenter Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan. What this means according to the IDPH: Gatherings: All gatherings of 50 people or fewer are allowed with this limit subject to change based on latest data & guidance. Travel: Travel should follow IDPH and CDC approved guidance. Health care: All health care providers are
Thursday, January 14, 2021Covid-19 vaccination appointments now available in Jackson County
Jackson County Health Department has opened up appointment times for COVID-19 vaccinations for individuals eligible in Phase 1b priority groups. These groups include those 65 years of age and older and “frontline” essential workers. To be considered a “frontline” essential worker you must work in one of the following settings: first responder, corrections, education (Pre-K through 12th grade only), daycare, postal service, manufacturing, agriculture and food production (food service in Phase 1c, however),
Wednesday, January 13, 2021One dead & thirty-four new covid-19 cases in Jackson County
Jackson County Health Department sadly announces the Covid-related death of a male in his nineties. Public health staff express our condolences. JCHD was notified in the past 24 hours of thirty-four Jackson County residents having contracted COVID- 19. The individuals are as follows: • Female – one under ten, five teens, five in their twenties, one in her thirties, four in their forties, and two in their fifties; • Male – two under ten, two preteens, one teen, five in their twenties, two in their
Thursday, January 07, 2021Preservation Commission Seeking Nominations for Historic Preservation Awards
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. Carbondale residents are invited to submit nominations for any property that they feel is deserving of an award. Properties may be nominated for one of the following five categories:Preservation: This includes buildings that have been kept in their original architectural style and are being used for
Thursday, January 07, 2021Centerstone Awarded Screening and Support Services Grant
Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral healthcare, was recently awarded a grant from the Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation (ILCHF) for $99,960 in support of Screening and Support Services (SASS). Through the SASS program, Centerstone provides crisis screenings for youth who may be at imminent risk of psychiatric hospitalization, who are returning from a residential treatment facility or who have been deflected from inpatient treatment. Many of the youth who are impacted in a crisis, are
Monday, January 04, 2021Christmas 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 their normal refuse and recycling collection day (please note that the actual collection and chipping of the trees will occur the following day). Any residents wishing to dispose of their Christmas Trees on days other than their normal refuse day may take their Christmas
Tuesday, December 29, 2020Carbondale Park District: Consolidated General Election April 6, 2021
Carbondale Park District will hold an election to select two commissioners to each serve for a four-year term. This election is for the two park commissioner seats held by Carl R. Flowers and Carmen Suarez. Two candidates have filed the necessary paperwork for the April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election: Carl R. Flowers and Carmen Suarez. Certificate of Ballot can be viewed at https://www.cpkd.org/about-us/meetings-materials. To get more information about Carbondale Park District, go to https://www.cpkd.org
Tuesday, December 29, 2020City Announces Departmental Changes
The City of Carbondale is pleased to announce that John Lenzini has been promoted to the position of Community Development Manager and Megan Brightharp has been promoted to the position of Senior Planner. In their new roles, John will oversee a newly formed Community Development Department that will consist of Planning and Building and Neighborhood Services divisions. Megan will provide leadership to the Planning Department where she currently manages the City’s housing and rehab programs. Originally
