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.
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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 [...]
TIF Informational Flyer
Water Quality Update – February 24, 2026
CITY OF MATTOON Water Quality Update – February 24, 2026 Current Sample Sample collected on February 23, 2026 showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.069 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 February 9, 2026 showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.046 ppb which [...]
Lake Mattoon Wake Boat Committee
Lake Mattoon Wakeboat Advisory Committee Meetings Date: March 5 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Lakeside Timbers RV Campground - 49 County Rd. 1250 N, Neoga Date: March 9 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Mattoon Public Library - Basement Community Room Please enter the library using the doors located by the book drop. March 9 is the last of the series of meetings. Public comments will be used to help recommend a wake boat ordinance. All interested community members are welcome to attend.
Mattoon Safety Action Plan
The City of Mattoon is dedicated to ensuring the safety of its residents and has developed a Safety Action Plan. The plan details the measures to enhance street safety through improved roadway design, appropriate speed limits, and a shared commitment to safety. Every Roadway Death is Preventable View the MSAP by clicking here, and follow the City of Mattoon to learn more about how you can help make the City Roadways Safer.
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Virtual meeting information for next week's scheduled TIF Public Hearing and City Council meeting is now available. Click the link below to learn more.
Virtual City Council Meetings Details - City of Mattoon, Illinois
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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. For those unable to at...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
