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One additional case of COVID-19 was reported to Jackson County Health Department over the past 24 hours. The individual, a male in his twenties, acquired the disease through contact with a known case. He is being placed in isolation. To date, there have been 331 confirmed cases in the county, including 19 related deaths. 296 individuals have been released from isolation in accordance with CDC ...read more

Jackson County Health Department was not notified of any additional cases of COVID-19 in Jackson County over the past 24 hours. To date, there have been 327 confirmed cases in Jackson County, including 19 related deaths. 292 individuals have been released from isolation, in accordance with CDC guidelines. Sixteen active cases are currently being managed. If you have a fever, cough, difficulty ...read more

On Wednesday, June 24th the Boys & Girls Clubs Southern Illinois will reopen the Springer Street and school-based sites with modifications and limited numbers to start. At this time, due to the need to have no more than 8 youth and 2 staff per group in a room priority will be given to currently enrolled members.  All others will be placed on a waiting list.  Here is what families and members need ...read more

No new cases of COVID-19 were reported to Jackson County Health Department over the past 24 hours. To date, there have been 320 confirmed cases in Jackson County, including eighteen deaths related to COVID-19. Five more individuals were released from isolation in accordance with CDC guidelines, bringing the total released to 280 individuals. Twenty-two active cases are currently being ...read more

Debra Richard, a residential supervisor at Centerstone, was recently honored with The Arc of Illinois’ Direct Services Professional Award for her outstanding, dedicated, direct care service and support to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.   Nominations were open in early 2020, and Debra was selected as one of 10 finalists in early April. The winner was to be announced ...read more

No new cases of COVID-19 were reported to Jackson County Health Department in the past 24 hours. To date, there have been 320 confirmed cases in Jackson County, including eighteen deaths related to COVID-19. Two more individuals were released from isolation in accordance with CDC guidelines, bringing the total released to 275 individuals. Twenty-seven active cases are currently being ...read more

After being postponed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Carbondale announces the annual Residential Spring Clean-Up Program will begin July 10th, 2020. This program serves single-family dwellings up to and including 4-unit buildings. The Spring Cleanup Program allows residents to dispose of household items and general rubbish generated from the dwelling being served. To participate in ...read more

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 coverings will be required to enter City Hall. As a precaution, plexiglass has been installed at all locations where employees interact with the public, and social distance markers have ...read more

Jackson County Health Department was notified in the past 24 hours of four Jackson County residents confirmed to have contracted COVID-19. The individuals are as follows: • Female – One in her seventies, and one in her nineties; • Male – Two in their forties. All acquired the disease through close contact with a known case. They are being placed in isolation. To date, there have been 312 ...read more

Jackson County Health Department was notified in the past 24 hours of three Jackson County residents confirmed to have contracted COVID-19. The individuals are as follows: • Female – One in her thirties, and one in her eighties; • Male – One in his seventies. All acquired the disease through close contact with a known case, or through transmission in the community (i.e., unable to trace back ...read more