Welcome to the City of Mattoon, Illinois
Whether you live here, work here, or are just passing through, we hope you enjoy the City of Mattoon and all it has to offer. We cherish our parks, lakes, shopping centers, restaurants, schools, businesses, and many other assets. We enjoy recreation and festivities like Bagelfest and Lightworks. If you are here every day or just one, we have plenty to offer in this community.
News
Water Quality Update – July 30, 2026
CITY OF MATTOON Water Quality Update – July 30, 2026 Current Sample Sample collected on July 26, 2026 showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.071 ppb which is considered non-detect under the EPA guidelines and the recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb. As per recent Illinois EPA’s recommendations, sampling and testing will be conducted every two weeks. Results will continue to be posted on the City’s website. PAST SAMPLES Sample collected on July 13, 2026 showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.104 ppb which [...]
Municipal Election 2027 Information
Elections for two commissioner seats will be held on April 6, 2027. The City Clerk's Office has published details regarding the filing of candidate petitions on the Election Dates to Remember page. Past Total Votes for the Mayor may be found at: https://www.colesco.illinois.gov/coclerk/ Or https://il-coles.accessliberty.com/pastelections.aspx This information is provided as a public courtesy. The City of Mattoon, Illinois and its Clerk make no representations regarding the accuracy or validity of the contents published on the websites of the State Board of Elections or the Coles County Clerk. Please consult legal advice before taking action. Anyone who uses the information does [...]
Lake Mattoon Waterfowl Hunting Drawing
CITY OF MATTOON – PARKS & LAKES DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE July 08, 2026 Lake Mattoon Waterfowl Hunting Drawing The City of Mattoon has announced the 2026 annual drawing to assign waterfowl hunting privileges at Lake Mattoon. The City of Mattoon has 12 blind locations designated for the hunting of waterfowl at Lake Mattoon. Applicants must reside in Coles, Cumberland or Shelby Counties and be 18 years old. Lake Mattoon Waterfowl Drawing Applications are available at: Lake Mattoon Marina, 1282 County Road 000E, Neoga, IL 62447. Or digitally via this link. A non-refundable $50 application fee will be charged. Applications should [...]
Employment Opportunity: CCO Administrative Assistant
The City of Mattoon is accepting applications for an Administrative Assistant. The full-time position will serve as a key confidential support resource for office operations, address general public inquiries, and perform a variety of office work including but not limited to filing, billing, verifying/recording information, managing rental reservations, processing vital records and assisting with basic onboarding tasks. Initial Compensation range: $37,440-$43,155.84 DOQ. The successful candidate is also eligible for health insurance, IMRF retirement, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. A full job description with more details can be found here. City of Mattoon employment application can be found here. Interested [...]
MATTOON CITY-WIDE CLEANUP SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
MATTOON CITY-WIDE CLEANUP SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026 MATTOON YARD WASTE FACILITY The City of Mattoon will be conducting a Cleanup Day from 8 A.M. to 11 A.M. on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Roll-off dumpsters will be available at the Mattoon Yard Waste Facility at Shelby Avenue and Logan Street. The dumpsters are available for Mattoon residents only. A Driver's License, or other proof of residency, is required in order to dispose of material at the site. The site is open for residential clean-up. The site will not be open to commercial contractors. The load size will be limited to 1-ton [...]
