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Latest News from the City of Mattoon
Water Quality Update – May 1, 2026
CITY OF MATTOON Water Quality Update – May 1, 2026 Current Sample Sample collected on April 20, 2026 showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.059 ppb which is considered non-detect under the EPA guidelines and the recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb. As per recent Illinois EPA’s recommendations, sampling and testing will be conducted every two weeks. Results will continue to be posted on the City’s website. PAST SAMPLES Sample collected on March 30, 2026 showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.035 ppb which [...]
Employment Opportunity – WWTP Operator
WWTP OPERATOR - CITY OF MATTOON The City of Mattoon is accepting applications for an operator at our Wastewater Treatment Plant. The open shift is Wednesday thru Saturday (4 ea 10 hrs/day, 7A to 5P). The position is open to entry level candidates and experienced operators. An educational background in biology or chemistry is a plus. Mechanical aptitude is required. Operator pay is based on IEPA Operator licensure: Candidates with no license = $20.59/hr. Class 4 WWTP License = $24.31/hr. Class 3 WWTP License = $26.67/hr. Class 2 WWTP License = $30.73/hr. Class 1 WWTP License = $32.08/hr. Entry level [...]
MATTOON CITY-WIDE CLEANUP SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
MATTOON CITY-WIDE CLEANUP SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026 MATTOON YARD WASTE FACILITY The City of Mattoon will be conducting a Cleanup Day from 8 A.M. to 11 A.M. on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Roll-off dumpsters will be available at the Mattoon Yard Waste Facility at Shelby Avenue and Logan Street. The dumpsters are available for Mattoon residents only. A Driver's License, or other proof of residency, is required in order to dispose of material at the site. The site is open for residential clean-up. The site will not be open to commercial contractors. The load size will be limited to 1-ton [...]
Notice of Public Hearing – March 17th at 6pm
City of Mattoon, Illinois Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project for TIF 5 Redevelopment Project Area The City of Mattoon is considering adoption of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Plan and Project (the “TIF Plan”) for TIF 5 Redevelopment Project Area (the “TIF District”) pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act (State of Illinois, 65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-1 et. seq., the “Act”). This notice also includes the following information: The City will hold a public hearing concerning the TIF Plan on March 17, 2026 at 208 North 19th Street, Mattoon, Illinois 61938 at 6:00 PM. A copy of the [...]
Lake Mattoon Wake Boat Committee
Lake Mattoon Wakeboat Advisory Committee Meetings Date: March 5 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Lakeside Timbers RV Campground - 49 County Rd. 1250 N, Neoga Date: March 9 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Mattoon Public Library - Basement Community Room Please enter the library using the doors located by the book drop. March 9 is the last of the series of meetings. Public comments will be used to help recommend a wake boat ordinance. All interested community members are welcome to attend.