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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
City of Carbondale Reminds Residents of Increased COVID-19 Mitigations
On Monday, October 19, the Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health announced that Region 5, which includes Jackson County, has activated the state’s mitigation plan due to having three consecutive days of an average positivity rate at or above 8%. The additional mitigations being imposed are listed below and go into effect on Thursday, October 22. Bars and restaurants must be closed by 11:00 p.m. and may not reopen earlier than 6:00 a.m. the following day. Bars and restaurants
Tuesday, October 20, 2020The Varsity Center, StraightUp Solar, and Solarize SI Team Up to Keep the Bright Lights On!
The Varsity Center On Carbondale’s Main Street has been a cultural icon at the city’s center for 80 years. The Varsity continues to provide weekly events through this year of uncertainty: hosting musicians for virtual concerts and sidewalk serenades, creating a podcast series and lifting our spirits. Independent theaters throughout the country are currently struggling, and many are at risk of lowering the curtain for the final time. The Varsity is an entertainment and economic anchor institution for the
Tuesday, October 20, 2020Eleven new COVID-19 cases reported in Jackson County
Region 5 COVID Resurgence Mitigation to Take Effect October 22, 2020 Jackson County Health Department was notified in the past 24 hours of eleven Jackson County residents confirmed to have contracted COVID-19. The individuals are as follows: • Female – one in her twenties and one in her forties; • Male – two teens, four in their twenties, one in his thirties, one in his forties and one in his sixties. Ninety-five active cases are currently being managed. To date, there have been 1,442 confirmed cases in
Monday, October 19, 2020City of Carbondale Updates Trick-or-Treat Safety Guidelines
Due to Governor Pritzker’s announcement today that additional COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will be applied to Region 5 effective October 22, the City of Carbondale is now discouraging door-to-door trick-or-treating. Our region has exceeded the Illinois Department of Public Health’s criteria for added restrictions by sustaining a positivity rate above 8% for three consecutive days, resulting in new measures to curtail further spread. The City of Carbondale encourages all residents to take every
Monday, October 19, 2020State Public Health Officials Announce COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigations Effective in Region 5 Oct. 22
Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are announcing COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will be implemented in Region 5, in Southern Illinois, beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday, October 22, 2020. The region is seeing a 7-day rolling average test positivity rate of 8 percent or above for three consecutive days, which exceeds the threshold set for establishing mitigation measures in the region under the state’s Restore Illinois Resurgence Plan. The administration continues
Monday, October 19, 2020One new COVID-19 case reported in Jackson County 10.19.2020
One additional case of COVID-19 was reported to Jackson County Health Department over the past 24 hours. The individual, a male in his sixties, is being placed in isolation. Ninety active cases are currently being managed. To date, there have been 1,431 confirmed cases in the county, including 25 related deaths. Fourteen individuals were released from isolation, in accordance with CDC guidelines, bringing the total released to 1,316 individuals. If you have a fever, cough, difficulty breathing,
Wednesday, October 14, 2020Centerstone receives $23,000 grant to purchase technology to help those in crisis
Centerstone, a not-for profit health system with nationally available mental health and substance use disorder services, was awarded a grant for more than $23,000 from the Illinois Department of Human Services to purchase technology to aid in the delivery of services to those in crisis. To reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure at this time, Centerstone staff are conducting almost all appointments and services via telephone or telehealth (video). Services conducted via telephone/telehealth include crisis
Wednesday, October 14, 2020Superheroes Across the Globe Unite!
The 10th Annual For Kids’ Sake Superhero 5K: Virtual Edition ended last Sunday, Oct. 4 with a bang. 300 registrants from 18 different states and five different countries all signed up to participate in this year’s event. These registrants, plus 50 business sponsors and 66 dedicated fundraisers helped raise $50,000! Event organizers were overwhelmed with gratitude for this year’s success. “For Kids’ Sake supporters’ enthusiasm and generosity were off the charts this year, and there are some truly special
Wednesday, October 14, 2020City of Carbondale Announces Virtual Halloween Contests
Unpack the Halloween decorations, pick out your pumpkin, and grab the art supplies! The City of Carbondale is launching three virtual Halloween contests for you to participate in during October. Do you think your Halloween decorations are the spookiest in town? Or are they the most unique? Share pictures of your Halloween décor with the City, and be entered into our first ever Halloween Decorating Contest! There will be two categories: Residential and Business. The winner in both categories will receive
Tuesday, October 13, 2020KFVS12 to Broadcast “War for the Wheel” Game
KFVS12 is scheduled to broadcast the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks versus the Southern Illinois Salukis football game on October 23, now planned for October 30. The announcement comes from KFVS12 Vice President and General Manager Chris Conroy. The annual “War for the Wheel” game is scheduled to be played at Saluki Stadium in Carbondale. The Broadcast will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be aired free of charge on the KFVS12 primary channel. “We are very excited to be able to provide this game
Tuesday, October 13, 2020Sixteen new COVID-19 cases reported in Jackson County 10.09.2020
Jackson County Health Department was notified in the past 24 hours of sixteen Jackson County residents confirmed to have contracted COVID-19. The individuals are as follows: • Female – two under ten years old, one pre-teen, one teen, one in her twenties, one in her thirties, four in their fifties and one in her sixties; • Male – one under ten years old, one teen, two in their thirties and one in his sixties. They acquired the disease either through contact with known cases or through transmission in the
Tuesday, October 13, 2020Construction Set to Begin on Chautauqua/McLafferty Roundabout
The City of Carbondale will begin the construction of a new roundabout, located at the intersection of W. Chautauqua Street and S. McLafferty Road, on Monday, October 19, 2020. During the first phase of the work, drivers should expect S. Briarwood Drive and S. McLafferty Road to be closed at the intersection with W. Chautauqua Street. During phase one, Chautauqua Street will remain open. Detour signs will be in place to assist drivers. For more information, contact the City’s Engineering Division at
Thursday, October 01, 2020Seven new COVID-19 cases reported in Jackson County 10.01.2020
Jackson County Health Department was notified in the past 24 hours of seven Jackson County residents confirmed to have contracted COVID-19. The individuals are as follows: • Female – one teen, two in their twenties, and one in her fifties; • Male – one teen, one in his twenties and one in his thirties. They acquired the disease either through contact with known cases or through transmission in the community (i.e., unable to trace back to a known source). They are being placed in isolation. Thirty-seven
Thursday, October 01, 2020Two new COVID-19 cases reported in Jackson County
Jackson County Health Department was notified in the past 24 hours of two Jackson County residents confirmed to have contracted COVID-19. The individuals are as follows: • Female – one teen; • Male – one in his thirties. They acquired the disease either through contact with known cases or through transmission in the community (i.e., unable to trace back to a known source). They are being placed in isolation. Thirty-four active cases are currently being managed. To date, there have been 1,286 confirmed
Tuesday, September 29, 2020Eight new COVID-19 cases reported in Jackson County 9.29.2020
Jackson County Health Department was notified in the past 24 hours of eight Jackson County residentsconfirmed to have contracted COVID-19. The individuals are as follows: • Female – one in her twenties, one in her fifties and one in her sixties; • Male – two in their twenties, two in their thirties and one in his fifties. They acquired the disease either through contact with known cases or through transmission in the community (i.e., unable to trace back to a known source). They are being placed in
Tuesday, September 29, 2020Bright Spot upcycled, repurposed garden
Keep Carbondale Beautiful September winner of the Bright Spot award goes to 716 McKinley ave. The landscaping is done by husband, Andy Fonck and the plant is done by wife, Francine Fonck. Andy and Francine have lived at their residence for 17 years. Driveway side border is boxed in with reclaimed wood. The raised bed holds a colorful array of hardy crimson mums, purple cockspurs and ginger marigolds. Exposed aggregate walkup is framed by rock and 3 ft tall canna plants. Sweeping along the right side of the
Monday, September 28, 2020Flu Vaccinations Available From Jackson County Health Department
Jackson County Health Department (JCHD) is now providing flu shots by appointment, either inside the health department or at one of several drive thru clinics (see table below). Appointments for the drive thru can be made on the JCHD website (www.jchdonline.org) by clicking on the “Flu 2020” tab. Appointments can also be made by calling the health department at 618-684-3143, Ext. 150. An annual flu shot is recommended for everyone over 6 months of age. Getting a flu shot not only protects you during
Friday, September 25, 2020Centerstone to honor six Community Champions
Centerstone, a national leader in behavioral health care, has named its 2020 Community Champion Award winners. The Community Champion Award honors community leaders who have made a difference by advancing mental health and substance use disorder services through their advocacy, leadership and service. This year’s winners are:Metro-EastSteve Konopka, Highland High SchoolTy Bechel, Alton Memorial Hospital and AmareLindley Renken, former Centerstone board memberSouthern IllinoisNancy Maxwell, The Women’s
Thursday, September 24, 2020Six new COVID-19 cases reported in Jackson County 09.23.2020
Jackson County Health Department was notified in the past 24 hours of six Jackson County residents confirmed to have contracted COVID-19. The individuals are as follows: • Female – one in her eighties; • Male – two in their twenties, two in their fifties, and one in his sixties. They acquired the disease either through contact with known cases or through transmission in the community (i.e., unable to trace back to a known source). They are being placed in isolation. Sixty-two active cases are currently
Thursday, September 24, 2020Banterra Bank donates $35,000 to Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois
Banterra Bank is showing their support to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Illinois (BGCSI) by providing a $35,000 donation to the organization, as well as promoting and collecting additional donations at their branches throughout September. "The Boys and Girls Club of Southern Illinois offers thousands of young people in our communities the opportunity for a better future," said Jeff May, president of Banterra. "We want to make every effort to support the youth in the areas that we serve, as well as
Wednesday, September 23, 2020Giving yourself grace during the COVID-19 pandemic
As we continue isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are pressures all around for everyone to use their “free time” productively. When we continue hearing about what others are doing with their time, we develop unrealistic expectations for ourselves, which can lead to self-criticism when we don’t meet them. There is this deceptive idea that because we are spending so much more time at home, we should have extra time to be more productive, and if we don’t use it in this way then we are being
Tuesday, September 22, 2020House of Representatives unanimously votes to pass the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act (S. 2661), creating a three-digit number (988) for suicide prevention and mental health crises. This historic vote follows previous votes of approval by the U.S. Senate and the Federal Communications Commission and means the bill has completed the legislative process and will go to the President’s desk for signature into law. Once signed, the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act will designate 988 as the
