
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
Crestview Road Drainage Improvements
The City of Mattoon will begin making drainage improvements on Crestview Road between IL 16 and Crestview Drive beginning Tuesday, June 17, 2025, weather permitting. Crestview Road will be closed to through traffic for approximately a week during the duration of the work for these drainage improvements.
IDOT Work on IL 16 (Charleston Ave)
Beginning June 16, 2025 IDOT is scheduled to begin work on IL 16 (Charleston Ave from just west of Swords Drive to Lake Land Boulevard) on June 16th. Howell Paving is the prime contractor and along with several subcontractors they will be setting up traffic control, removing and replacing concrete curb and gutter, removing sidewalk, placing underground cable for new signals and lighting at various locations within the project limits. You can expect to multiple crews at various locations and can expect to experience lane closures throughout the rest of the construction season.
Special City Council Meeting – Virtual Meeting Details
For those who are unable to attend, recordings of any virtual City Council Meetings will be posted to our YouTube Channel. Cisco WebEx hosts the virtual Council Chamber. Join the meetings using the information shown below. Visit the City Council Meeting page to view the agenda for upcoming meetings. A Special City Council meeting is scheduled for 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. May 28, 2025, Virtual Meeting Details: Special City Council Meeting At no sooner than 6:50 am, visit the Cisco WebEx meeting site by clicking the link below. https://bit.ly/MattoonCC052825 Meeting number (access code): 2554 [...]
Employment Opportunity: WWTP Operator
WWTP OPERATOR - CITY OF MATTOON The City of Mattoon is accepting applications for an operator at our Wastewater Treatment Plant. The open shift is Wednesday thru Saturday (4 ea 10 hrs/day, 7A to 5P). The position is open to entry-level candidates and experienced operators. An educational background in biology or chemistry is a plus. Mechanical aptitude is required. Operator pay is based on IEPA Operator licensure: Candidates with no license = $20.59/hr. Class 4 WWTP License = $24.31/hr. Class 3 WWTP License = $26.67/hr. Class 2 WWTP License = $30.73/hr. Class 1 WWTP License = $32.08/hr. Entry-level candidates are [...]
City of Mattoon Fire Hydrant Flushing – Beginning April 7th
City of Mattoon Fire Hydrant Flushing The City of Mattoon Public Works Department, will begin flushing fire hydrants Monday, April 7th, 2024 and continue until all lines are flushed. Flushing will be conducted weekdays between 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Hydrant flushing is done to ensure all City hydrants and water lines are operating properly and will be usable during a fire emergency. Hydrant flushing may cause discoloration of your household water in or near the areas being tested which is a result of iron deposits being disturbed during the flushing process. Iron deposits can build up inside pressure tanks, [...]