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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City of Mattoon Oil & Chip Schedule
The City of Mattoon and Earl Walker Company will be oil and chipping the City streets listed below. Work will begin 7 a.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Weather permitting, the project should take approximately one week to complete. The City asks that you refrain from parking vehicles on listed roadside during the scheduled times of the project. · North-south streets between Logan and 13th from Richmond-Lafayette · Pine Acres including Essex and Oklahoma Ave · South 17th street from Rudy to Warren Ave · All streets between Marshall and Palm from 14th-19th street · Lane Acres · Noyes Court [...]
Public Notice: Update to Lake Fees
Effective September 1, 2024 Lake Mattoon East Campground Rental Fee Seasonal rate (April 15 through October 15) Standard Lot $2,100 plus electricity and water Premium Lot $2,300 plus electricity and water Electricity - seasonal rate Actual metered usage, $13.50 per month minimum Water $90 ($15 per month) Winter boat storage $150 Extra boat trailer storage at site - monthly $25 Tent $20.00 2nd Tent extra people $15.00 Late fee – rent & seasonal dock $100 Late fee - utilities $25 Reconnect fee after 4 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. M-F $50 $25 [...]
Municipal Election 2025 Information
Elections for the positions of mayor (one seat) and commissioners (four seats) will be held on April 1, 2025. The City Clerk’s Office has published details regarding the filing of candidate petitions on the page below. Election Dates to Remember - City of Mattoon, Illinois 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 [...]
Electronics Recycling Event
Special City Council Meeting – Virtual Meeting Details
For those who are unable to attend, recordings of any virtual City Council Meetings will be posted to our YouTube Channel. 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. A City Council meeting is scheduled for 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. July 23, 2024, Virtual Meeting Details: Special City Council Meeting At no sooner than 7:20 am, visit the Cisco WebEx meeting site by clicking the link below. https://bit.ly/MattoonCC072324 Meeting number (access code): 2550 445 [...]
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This week ahead:
LOCAL TUNES
September 6 Black Vinyl with Colton Adam & The 45's at House Brothers 6:30-10:30pm
September 7 Daryl Mosley Concert at Mattoon First Baptist Church
September 7 Jake and Mikayla LIVE at Rookies 7-11:55pm
September 7 Josh Jones wsg Ryan Noir at the Uptowner, 8pm
September 7 DJ Beautiful Disaster at Joe's Bar and Gaming, 8:30-1am
September 10 The Castle's Tuesday night Karaoke, 7-10pm
Farmers Markets
Debur's Mid week market Wednesday's 3:30-6pm
Lytle Park Fridays till the end of September 8am-12pm
Warren James Winery Fridays till September 6th 5-7:30pm
September 5 Mattoon Family Worship Center hosts Joseph Habedank
September 10 Dinner & a Book, lessons in chemistry, Mattoon Library 6-8pm
September 11 Mattoon Pickleball courts dedication 5:30 Peterson Park
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There is so much to do. Mattoon Tourism and Arts September 5, 2024 If you are making 2025 event plans, let us know. The new calendar of events is being built now. Email at tourism@mattoonillinois.org1 CommentComment on Facebook
Why isn’t the monthly MATTOON cruise night on this list? We need more family oriented things in this town instead of all the bands at bars
🌟 Community Update: Continued Progress in Our Neighborhoods 🌟
Dear Mattoon Family,
We’re pleased to share another positive step in our ongoing efforts to revitalize our community! We’ve recently completed the demolition of a vacant property that had become unsafe due to a hole in the roof. This issue had made the house structurally unsound and a potential hazard for the neighborhood.
Part of a Larger Plan:
This demolition is another part of our broader Community Revitalization plan, developed in partnership with the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). As you may know, we’ve surveyed every home in Mattoon, using a Geographic Information System (GIS) to pinpoint properties like this one that require immediate attention. This is a long term process which will take time, but now that we have access to the data, we are able to take steps to remedy instances of blight in Mattoon.
Why It Matters:
By addressing properties in poor condition, we’re not just removing safety hazards—we’re also opening up new possibilities for our community. Whether it’s future housing developments, green spaces, other community projects, or improving the value of structures nearby these efforts are all about making Mattoon a safer, more vibrant place to live.
Ongoing Efforts:
As always, we’re focused on properties that we can legally and reasonably address. Some properties still require legal action before we can proceed (ex: Brown Shoe), but rest assured, we’re committed to improving our neighborhoods one step at a time.
Your continued support and input are invaluable as we work together to build a brighter future for Mattoon.
Thank you!
For more information or questions, please reach out to Alexander Benishek, Community Development and Planning Director, at benisheka@mattoonillinois.org
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Thanks for your help in cleaning up the community. So now who mows these empty lots?
It be better to fix them and rent them out to low income people because no one can afford the rent. That gets charged.
Thank you so much. Please start working on the 1420 N 11th street.
