City of Mattoon, Illinois

Official Government Website for the City of Mattoon, Illinois

City of Mattoon, Illinois

Official Government Website for the City of Mattoon, Illinois

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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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Water Quality Update – August 13, 2026

CITY OF MATTOON Water Quality Update – August 13, 2026 Current Sample Sample collected on August 10, 2026 showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.009 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 26, 2026 showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.071 ppb which [...]

August 13, 2026|

2026 Comprehensive Plan (Produced by CCRP)

The 2026 Comprehensive Plan written by Coles County Regional Planning is now available at the below link. https://canva.link/yo0y560sak2zi37

August 4, 2026|

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 [...]

July 14, 2026|

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 [...]

July 13, 2026|

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 [...]

July 8, 2026|

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Moving Forward in Mattoon: DCEO Site Readiness Grant Awarded

Today, we're excited to share that the City of Mattoon has been awarded a $150,000 Illinois Regional Site Readiness Planning Grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).

This grant will fund engineering and planning studies to prepare a 235-acre industrial site for future development by evaluating the water and sanitary sewer infrastructure needed to serve the area and our community. While these studies happen behind the scenes, they're an important step toward attracting new employers, creating quality jobs, and strengthening our local economy.

This project also builds on the momentum of last year's $2.3 million Regional Site Readiness Capital Grant, which funded substation improvements to increase electrical capacity at Mattoon Enterprise Park. As a result of these investments, the City is developing the infrastructure needed to make our community competitive for future industrial development. Each phase moves us closer to welcoming new businesses, supporting existing employers, and expanding opportunities for current and future generations.

Planning may not always be the most visible part of economic development, but it's one of the most important. By investing in these studies and capacity-building today, Mattoon is proactively preparing industrial sites, reducing development barriers, and positioning our community to compete for new business investment and long-term economic growth.

We are grateful to the State, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, our development partners at Coles Together, participating landowners, and everyone who helped make this project possible. Their partnership is helping turn long-term planning into real progress for our community.

In Mattoon, we're investing in a future of partnership, progress, and opportunity by creating jobs, strengthening our economy, and enhancing the quality of life for everyone who calls Mattoon home.
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