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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 – 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, in partnership with Coles Together, was honored to welcome Representative Mike Bost to the City’s Water Treatment Plant to meet with local leaders and discuss ongoing efforts to address water quality challenges and strengthen long-term water infrastructure resiliency.
We appreciate the opportunity to share the City’s planned and proposed improvements, including water treatment upgrades, infrastructure efficiency projects, and source water protection efforts for Lake Mattoon and Lake Paradise.
We appreciate Congressman Bost taking the time to hear directly from local officials about the work underway in Mattoon to protect public health and strengthen regional water security and the need for continued federal partnership and investment in protecting safe, accessible drinking water for our residents, businesses, schools, and surrounding communities.
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