Carbondale News & Updates

Carbondale's Christmas Tree Recycling Program is currently active. This initiative allows residents to properly dispose of their holiday trees.

The City of Carbondale is offering its annual curbside Christmas Tree Recycling Program. Residents can have their trees picked up through January 30th.

Carbondale is providing a curbside Christmas tree recycling service for residents. This program will continue until January 30th.

Mary Jane Bates had a special fondness for Christmas and collecting various Santa figurines. She cherished spending time with her family, including her children and grandchildren.

Christmas Break has concluded for Southern Illinois athletics. Both basketball teams have resumed their schedules after having the previous week off.

The Benton Christmas Classic featured Carbondale junior Nevi Lynon in Saturday's second round action. This event highlights local high school basketball talent during the holiday season.

Southern Illinois women's basketball is back from their Christmas Break and will host Belmont on Monday. The team is resuming conference play after the holiday recess.

Volunteers across Southern Illinois provided free Christmas Day meals to hundreds of residents. These meals were served in Murphysboro, Marion, and Carbondale.

The Carbondale Warming Center organized a Christmas dinner at Carbondale United to bring the community together over a warm meal. This event is an integral part of the holiday season festivities.

A beloved Christmas tradition in southern Illinois is celebrating its 45th anniversary this holiday season. This event is a long-standing festive display for the region.

Heaven's Kitchen hosted a significant holiday event, providing meals to over 1,200 individuals. This event was a large undertaking, with portions of southern Illinois and southwest Indiana involved in the Christmas Giveaway.

The Salvation Army of Southern Illinois is encouraging the community to help finish the Christmas season strong. They are promoting 'Two Days of Joy' to fill their red kettles.

The Carbondale Police Department successfully hosted its Annual Community Christmas Store this year. The event provided assistance to close to 200 children between the ages of 1 and 12.

The Carbondale Police Department held its 24th annual Community Christmas Store, providing essential items to 194 children. This event helps bring the community together during the holiday season.

Ivas John's Blue Christmas Concert is celebrating its 15th anniversary, returning to The Varsity Center in downtown Carbondale. The Salvation Army of Southern Illinois is kicking off the Christmas season with fundraising challenges.

The Christmas Cottage is a cozy event located in Carbondale, Illinois. It is scheduled to take place on Wednesday evening.

Heaven's Kitchen, a nonprofit program in southern Illinois, is hosting two free community events to celebrate Christmas. These events aim to bring the community together for the holiday season.

The Carbondale Christmas Tree Lighting event is featured in this collection of articles. Details about the event are provided within the content.

The holiday season in Carbondale officially begins with the Tree Lighting ceremony and the Lights Fantastic Parade. The parade featured a lighted Christmas float with Snoopy and a Carbondale logo.

The annual "Community" Christmas Parade is set to take place, aiming to benefit the Christmas Basket Program. This event will support families in need during the holiday season.

The Carbondale Police Department is hosting its annual Community Christmas Store Coat Drive. They have partnered with SIU Carbondale Athletics to collect winter coats for those in need.

The Carbondale Police Department and Southern Illinois University Carbondale are partnering to collect new winter coats for children. This initiative aims to ensure local children stay warm during the colder months.