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Employment Opportunity: Finance Clerk
CITY OF MATTOON FINANCE CLERK FINANCE DEPARTMENT The City of Mattoon is accepting applications for a full time clerk in the Finance Department. The Finance Department is responsible for billing and collection for water and sewer customers of the municipality. Job Purpose: Performs a variety of accounting-related activities involved in processing of customer payments, cashiering, and customer service. Works under the supervision of the Finance Director. Essential Functions: Accurate cashiering of customer payments. Operate computers and related office equipment. Navigate specialized software for billing and collection. Data entry. Receive telephone calls and provide information as appropriate. Resolve customer questions and [...]
Water Quality Update – May 18, 2026
CITY OF MATTOON Water Quality Update – May 18, 2026 Current Sample Sample collected on May 14, 2026 showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.000 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 May 13, 2026 showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.019 ppb which [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Notice of Public Hearing – March 17th at 6pm
City of Mattoon, Illinois Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project for TIF 5 Redevelopment Project Area The City of Mattoon is considering adoption of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Plan and Project (the “TIF Plan”) for TIF 5 Redevelopment Project Area (the “TIF District”) pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act (State of Illinois, 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-1 et. seq., the “Act”). This notice also includes the following information: The City will hold a public hearing concerning the TIF Plan on March 17, 2026 at 208 North 19th Street, Mattoon, Illinois 61938 at 6:00 PM. A copy of the [...]
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The City of Mattoon has been awarded TWO Illinois Safe Routes to School grants totaling $500,000 to improve pedestrian safety and accessibility around our schools!
$250,000 for improvements serving Mattoon High School
$250,000 for improvements serving Mattoon Middle School & Williams Elementary School
Planned improvements include:
Sidewalk reconstruction and repairs
ADA-compliant ramps and crossings
New pavement markings and school crossing signage
Radar speed feedback signs to calm traffic
Drainage improvements and enhanced pedestrian safety
features
These projects were identified as priorities through the City’s 2025 Safety Action Plan and were shaped through parent surveys, stakeholder input, and collaboration with Mattoon CUSD #2.
Construction is anticipated to begin following the 2026–2027 school year and be completed before students return in Fall 2027.
Thank you to IDOT, our school district, parents, students, and community partners for helping make these important safety improvements possible!
Mattoon Safety Action Plan: mattoon.illinois.gov/wp-content/uploads/Mattoon-Safety-Action-Plan-2025.pdf
#Mattoon #SafeRoutesToSchool #StudentSafety #Walkability #PedestrianSafety #MattoonSafety #SafeRoadsForAll
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