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
Updates – Road Closure at Odd Fellow Road
Odd Fellow Road - Dec 6 UPDATE 2 Recent fiber optic repairs have to be made before reopening Odd Fellow Road in Mattoon just north of Country Club Road. Therefore, Odd Fellow Road will remain closed until next Tuesday, December 10, 2024, when those repairs are properly completed, and the road can be patched. Every effort is being made to reopen the road as soon as possible. Thank you everyone for your continued patience! ------------------- Odd Fellow Road - Dec 6 UPDATE 1 Due recent weather conditions and unforeseen utility adjustments Odd Fellow Road in Mattoon just north of Country Club Road will remain [...]
Emerald Acres Road Openings and Traffic Changes
On Thursday, December 5, 2024, the City of Mattoon will be opening more roads in the Emerald Acres (Mattoon Sports Complex) development. There will also be some changes in the intersection control at Swords Drive and Remington Road. See the announcement for each below. Emerald Acres (Mattoon Sports Complex) Road Openings On Thursday, December 5, 2024, the City of Mattoon will be fully opening Swords Drive south of Remington Road and Wooddell Way east of Dettro Drive to traffic. At that time motorist will be able to completely use both roads to access the new Indoor Sports Facility and the [...]
Public Notice – Pavement Condition Ratings – Slow Moving Work Trucks
The City of Mattoon has a consultant performing pavement condition ratings through out the city starting Tuesday, December 3, 2024, through Thursday, December 5, 2024. The crew will be driving slowly over every street under the City of Mattoon’s jurisdiction to evaluate the pavement condition of each city street.
Employment Opportunity: Grant Writer
CITY OF MATTOON, IL – GRANT WRITER The City of Mattoon is hiring a Grant Writer to research, write, and manage grant proposals across multiple departments, helping secure funding for impactful community projects. Successful candidates will have strong research and writing skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively while working independently and with teams. Starting Salary: $50,000 - $70,000 (DOQ) Benefits: IMRF retirement, health insurance, 13 paid holidays, 2 weeks vacation, and 2 weeks sick leave. Mattoon offers affordable housing, a low cost of living, and a vibrant community with recreational amenities, including parks, lakes, and a 14mi bike trail. Interested candidates [...]
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 [...]