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Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Eight 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, 2020I-57 expansion highlights Rebuild Illinois improvements, investment in southern Illinois
The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that the ongoing and future expansion of Interstate 57 from Mount Vernon to Johnston City highlights a commitment to improve safety, reduce congestion and encourage economic growth throughout the region. The project is separated into six segments, representing a total investment of $257.8 million for southern Illinois, with $224 million coming from Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois capital program. “With the Rebuild Illinois capital plan,
Tuesday, September 29, 2020Race Week Kicks Off For Kids’ Sake Superhero 5K “Virtual Edition”
The 10th Annual For Kids’ Sake Superhero 5K: Virtual Edition kicked off last Saturday, Sept. 26 with a Facebook Live presentation from the starting line and a message from Carbondale Mayor Mike Henry. Race Director Ryan Edwards commented, "There has been so much uncertainty this year, and we really weren't sure how a virtual race would go. However, people from 18 different states and 5 different countries joined together and exceeded all of our expectations. These combined efforts are bringing us close to
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, 2020Cedar Lake Boat Launch to Close Temporarily for Resurfacing
The City of Carbondale has plans to resurface the boat launch at Cedar Lake between September 28 and October 2. The Lake Management Supervisor says the work should only take two days to complete, dependent on weather conditions. Signs have been placed at the boat launch to notify and remind visitors of the temporary closure. If the work is completed before October 2, another media release will be sent out. For more information, contact Public Relations Officer Roni LeForge at 618-559-1939. “Carbondale
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
Wednesday, September 23, 2020Superheroes Unite Across the Globe For Kids’ Sake Superhero 5K “Virtual Edition”
The 10th Annual For Kids’ Sake Superhero 5K: Virtual Edition kicks off this Saturday, Sept. 26 with a Facebook Live message from Mayor Mike Henry. Tune in on the For Kids’ Sake Facebook page at 9:30am this Saturday to join the virtual kick off. Hundreds of supporters all over the galaxy will be running and walking the Superhero 5K from Sept. 26 – Oct. 4. A local route that starts and ends at the LIFE Community Center (2500 W. Sunset Dr, Carbondale, IL) will be clearly marked with signs. This route
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
Friday, September 18, 2020Chautauqua Street to Close at Oakland Avenue for Final Stages of Oakland Avenue Reconstruction
Beginning on Monday, September 21, 2020, Chautauqua Street at Oakland Avenue will close for approximately two weeks. This closure will allow construction crews to finish storm sewer and paving work on Oakland Avenue. Drivers will need to seek alternate routes or follow marked detours. Drivers coming from the southwest will be able to take Poultry Center Drive to Douglas Drive East to enter the SIU campus. For more information, contact the City’s Engineering Division at (618) 457-3270. “Carbondale
Tuesday, September 15, 2020West Nile virus detected in Jackson County mosquitoes 09.14.2020
Routine mosquito testing has identified the first batch of mosquitoes positive for West Nile virus in Jackson County in 2020. The mosquitoes were collected on September 10, in and around Murphysboro. West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird. One out of five people who are bitten by an infected mosquito will experience illness, with symptoms such as fever, nausea, headache and body aches within 3 to 14 days of the bite. In rare
Tuesday, September 15, 2020Six new COVID-19 cases reported in Jackson County 09.15.2020
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 twenties, one in her thirties, and one over 100 years old; • 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
Tuesday, September 15, 2020Five new COVID-19 cases reported in Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY REMAINS ON IDPH WARNING LIST Jackson County Health Department was notified in the past 24 hours of five Jackson County residents confirmed to have contracted COVID-19. The individuals are as follows: • Female – two teens, one in her forties, one in her sixties, and one in her seventies. 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. 107 active
Tuesday, September 15, 2020Gov. Pritzker announces $245 million in grants for communities impacted by COVID-19 & civil unrest
$220 Million Available for Business Owners through Second Round of the Business Interruption Grants; $25 Million Available for Communities through the Rebuild Distressed Communities Program. CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today in the Bronzeville community to announce the latest in a series of grants made available for small businesses in Illinois suffering losses as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as well as communities
Friday, September 11, 2020Grant supports expanded COIVD-19 testing for Jackson County, SIU
A $2.8 million grant resulting from a partnership between the Jackson County Health Department, Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) and Southern Illinois University Carbondale will bring expanded COVID-19 testing to the county and SIU campus. The grant was made to the Jackson County Health Department by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Funding came to the state through the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)
Friday, September 11, 2020Twenty-one new COVID-19 cases reported in Jackson County
IDPH MOVES JACKSON COUNTY TO WARNING LEVEL Jackson County Health Department was notified in the past 24 hours of 21 Jackson County residents confirmed to have contracted COVID-19. The individuals are as follows: • Female – three teens, and two in their twenties; • Male – two teens, eleven 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
Wednesday, September 02, 2020Centerstone Trauma Treatment and Training (CT3) program is now accepting clients
Centerstone Trauma Treatment and Training (CT3) program is now accepting clients. Centerstone was awarded a $2 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and Center for Mental Health Services to help clients who have experienced traumatic events in May. Centerstone used the grant – $400,000 each year for five years – to create CT3. The program’s aim is to increase access to trauma-focused treatment for
Wednesday, September 02, 2020One death & twenty new COIVD-19 cases reported in Jackson County
Jackson County Health Department sadly announces the death of a man in his sixties, previously confirmed to have contracted COVID-19. JCHD staff express our sincere condolences to his loved ones. The Health Department was also notified in the past 24 hours of twenty Jackson County residents confirmed to have contracted COVID-19. The individuals are as follows: • Female – four in their twenties, two in their thirties, and two in their forties; • Male – three teens, four in their twenties, three in their
