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This week ahead:
March 14 Game Night Gathering at Douglas Hart Nature Center 6-8pm
March 15 Coles County Memorial Airport Young Eagles, free flights for kids, 9:30am
March 19, April 16 & 30, May 14 Perennial Garden Series, SBLHC with the local Master Gardeners
Local Tunes
March 15 Battle Creek performs at Warren James Winery, 6-9pm
March 15 OKM at the Mattoon VFW, 7-10pm
March 15 St. Patrick Karaoke at Sisco's Bar, Suite Dreams, 8pm
March 15 Leprechaun Costume Contest and Irish Karaoke at the Castle, 9pm-1am
Because I am Irish, that's why.
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Email from Mattoon Tourism Let the shenanigans begin. Mattoon Tourism and Arts March 12, 2025 This week ahead: March 14 Game Night Gathering at Douglas Hart Nature Center 6-8pm Enjoy this free ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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The City of Mattoon announces the annual Dodge Grove Cemetery spring clean up begins March 24, 2025. Please have all items on Shepard hooks, ground items and in vases removed. Shepard hooks and vases on stones do not need to be removed. Clean up will begin March 24 and go through to March 28, 2025. The spring clean up is expected to be completed by March 28th.
Council-Manager Government Presentation
During the Presentations, Petitions, and Communications portion of the City Council Meeting on March 4, 2025, there will be a public presentation on the Council-Manager form of government, covering how it works and its benefits to the community. The Council Meeting is scheduled to start at 6:30PM. Residents are welcome to attend in person or join remotely via Webex (click here for virtual meeting info). A recording of the Council Meeting will be posted on our YouTube page in the coming days.
Mattoon Safety Action Plan Online Survey
Coles County Regional Planning is working with the City of Mattoon to write a Safety Action Plan. Please take this 5-minute community survey, which addresses both pedestrian and vehicular safety concerns within the city. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact CCRP at 217-348-0521 https://arcg.is/1qTXCO0
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 [...]