COLES COUNTY RESIDENTS:
If you think you have Covid-19 symptoms or have questions, call the SBLHS Help Line:
217-258-7474
COLES COUNTY RESIDENTS:
If you think you have Covid-19 symptoms or have questions, call the SBLHS Help Line:
217-258-7474
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
Open Position: Administrative Assistant
The City of Mattoon is seeking applicants for the position of Administrative Assistant - Parks, Lakes and Public Works. This full-time position will act as a secretary; answer telephones, wait on the general public, and perform a variety of routine clerical work including but not limited to filing, billing, verifying and recording information, managing park reservations, and organizing payroll timesheets. See the link below for the full job description and more. Compensation range: $28,000-$35,500 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested candidates are to submit a resume and cover letter to City Administrator, at jobapplications@mattoonillinois.org by noon on Friday, October 29, [...]
Limiting Access to City Buildings
With the rise in numbers of new Coronavirus cases and the Governor’s indoor mask mandate, the City of Mattoon will be limiting access to its public buildings. In an effort to reduce the potential risk of spreading the Coronavirus to our staff and citizens the City of Mattoon has decided to limit the access to City Hall, Police Department, Fire Departments, Tourism Office and the Public Works Building. We are asking the public to do as much business as they can by email, city website or telephone until further notice. Meetings can be setup by appointment. City Clerk’s Office:  [...]
Riley Creek CSO Conveyance Sewer Work
Public notice of the first phase of a sewer project on the northeast side of Mattoon.
Virtual City Council Meetings Details
Due to the Covid-19 "Coronavirus" pandemic, regular and special meetings of the City Council will continue to be held in a "virtual" meeting room. This will allow for safe participation by elected officials, departmental managers, and any citizen interested in attending. 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. The next City Council meeting is scheduled for 6:30 PM - 8:30PM on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. October 19, 2021 Virtual Meeting Details: Regular City Council Meeting At no sooner than 6:20 p.m., [...]
Annual Fire Hydrant Flow Testing
The Mattoon Fire Department will be conducting annual flow testing, maintenance, and painting of fire hydrants throughout the City of Mattoon beginning July 26, 2021, and will continue until completed. Pending weather, this process should take 4-6 weeks to complete. The hydrants will be flowed between the hours of 8am and 3pm This testing is done to check flow rates to help provide better protection and response to the citizens and visitors of Mattoon. During this time any landscaping that obstructs the view or operation of the hydrant will be trimmed or removed. Hydrant flushing may cause discoloration of your [...]
