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1. How can I support local businesses during this time?

Listed below are restaurants offering Patio Seating/Curbside/Pick-Up/Delivery/DoorDash/GrubHub Delivery. This list is from the Southern Illinois Eats Facebook Group.

Aban’s Kitchen (Pick-Up & GrubHub Delivery)

Arnies (EXTENDED Delivery & Curbside)

Bandana’s BBQ (Curbside/DoorDash Delivery)

Blend Tea & Crepe (Pick-Up/Delivery/Patio Seating)

Buckwater (Curbside)

Chango’s Bar and Grill (Pick-Up & Delivery)

China Wok (Pick-Up & Delivery)

Cool Spoons (Pick-Up & Outdoor Seating)

Cristaudo’s (Online Pre-Orders)

The Cellar (Patio Seating)

Dales Burger Shack (Curbside & Delivery. Hours Vary)

Don Sol (Patio Service/Pick-Up)

Don Taco (Pick-Up & Delivery)

El Paisano (Outdoor Seating/Curbside)

Flame Steakhouse (Patio Service & Curbside)

Fujiyama (Pick-Up)

Global Gourmet (Patio Service with Heaters)

Harbaugh’s Cafe (Pick-Up)

Hunan (Carryout/Curbside)

Italian Village (Patio Service & Pick-Up)

Keepers Quarters (Temporarily Closed)

Larry’s House of Cakes (Carry Out/Curbside)

Longbranch (Temporarily Closed)

Mama Pangs at PK’s (Pick-Up/Patio with Heaters)

New Kahala (Curbside & Delivery)

Pagliai’s (Pick-Up & Delivery)

Pita Alley (Pick-Up &Outdoor Seating)

Primos Pizza (Pick-Up & Delivery)

Quatros (Curbisde & Delivery)

Sam’s Cafe (Pick-Up & Delivery)

Sergio’s (Takeout & Patio Seating)

SI Meatballs (Mobile)

Tequila’s (Pick-Up/Curbside/DoorDash/GrubHub Delivery/Patio Seating

Thai Taste (Curbside & GrubHub Delivery)

The Cellar (Patio Seating)

Town Square Market (Pick-Up)

Tres Hombres (Patio Service with Heaters)

Underground Public House (Patio Service with Heaters)

Yamato Steakhouse (Pick-Up & GrubHub Delivery)

If you are a restaurant owner and want to be added to the list, please email Public Relations Officer Roni LeForge at rleforge@explorecarbondale.com.

2. How do I report a violation of face coverings or over-occupancy?

To report violations of face coverings and/or over-occupancy please submit the online form available here.

If the violation occurred at a restaurant, you can also call the Jackson County Health Department (618) 684-3143.

3. If City Hall is closed, how can I pay my water bill?

Residents that need to pay a bill can do so at http://www.explorecarbondale.com/411/Online-Bill-Pay, via regular mail, or your payment can be placed in the dropbox on the west side drive at City Hall. The Revenue Office will continue to assist customers with billing questions at 618-457-3265. The City of Carbondale will waive late fees for those customers that have difficulty making payments via these temporary arrangements.

4. My child is out of school. Are there resources available to help feed them?

Yes. Carbondale Elementary School District #95 is offering “Grab and Go” breakfast and lunch. The service operates 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday, through March 30, at both Thomas School and Carbondale Middle School. Deliveries will also be made via bus route. Details TBD.  

Carbondale Community High School is also offering Grab and Go meals in the CCHS cafeteria from 7:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Students can enter the building through the external cafeteria doors and pick up their meals. Students will be expected to pick up meals and exit in an efficient manner, and there will be no access to the rest of the building upon entry to the cafeteria.

McAlister’s in Carbondale is working to ensure every child has a hearty lunch. Families can stop by McAlister’s Deli from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Monday through Friday. Every kid will receive a free sack lunch that contains a turkey and cheese sandwich, chips, applesauce and a cookie. Completely free, no other purchase is necessary.

5. Will City operations continue if City Hall is closed?

Yes. Implementing these temporary measures will mitigate the risk of COVID-19 spreading, while also protecting City employees who must be available to ensure that City operations continue to run smoothly. All public safety personnel will operate normal shifts and will provide 24-hour coverage. Public Works departments will continue to operate as normal; refuse and recycling will collect on normal route days. All public safety and public works employees have access to personal protection equipment.

City staff are still available to assist you. If you have a question, call 618-549-5302.