News Archives - City of Mattoon, Illinois

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 [...]

Seth Kline2024-12-06T16:33:46-06:00December 6, 2024|

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 [...]

Seth Kline2024-12-04T09:52:37-06:00December 4, 2024|

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.

Seth Kline2024-12-03T09:21:51-06:00December 3, 2024|

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 [...]

Seth Kline2024-11-01T09:19:05-05:00November 1, 2024|

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 [...]

Municipal Staff2024-08-16T15:14:33-05:00August 16, 2024|

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 [...]

Municipal IT Staff2024-07-19T16:05:34-05:00July 19, 2024|

IEPA Lead and Copper Survey

Please click here to be taken to the IEPA Lead and Copper Survey

Seth Kline2024-05-31T09:49:42-05:00May 31, 2024|

Broadway Streetscaping from 14th to 16th

Broadway Streetscaping from 14th to 16th This project is a continuation of the streetscape improvements the City of Mattoon has done from 16th west. This project will continue incorporating the same design and aesthetics that has been used to date. Work on the project is being done by the same contractor that has done the previous projects, Fuller-Wente, Inc. They plan to begin work on the project starting Monday, March 25, 2024. On Sunday they will set up traffic control and begin blocking off parking along the north side of Broadway between 14th and 16th Streets. On Monday they will [...]

Seth Kline2024-03-21T17:04:56-05:00March 21, 2024|

Proposed Remington Road Redevelopment

Please click here to see the proposed Remington Road Revelopment plan.

Municipal IT Staff2023-07-13T13:38:14-05:00July 13, 2023|

Housing Needs Assessment

The City of Mattoon and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) are undertaking a planning effort to complete a Housing Needs Assessment as a part of an overall Community Revitalization Strategy. We invite all permanent residents to take part in this planning process by completing this Community Needs Assessment Survey to provide valuable information about their experiences living in the City of Mattoon. The survey (link below) is completely anonymous; you should be able to complete it in under 10 minutes. https://arcg.is/1eeuiP0

Municipal IT Staff2023-05-23T10:16:02-05:00May 23, 2023|