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October 2 Mattoon Chamber of Commerce Business Expo and Taste of the Expo at the Cross County Mall
October 4 Stewardship Saturday at Warbler Ridge, 9-11am
October 4 Beer, Brats, and Bingo with the Knights of Columbus, 5:15-9:15pm
October 4 Milk and Honey Coffee House 2nd Annual Fall Festival, 10am-6pm
October 4 Octobeerfest at the The Castle, 4-7pm
October 4-5 Five Mile House Fall Festival, 1-4pm
LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS
DeBuhrs Midweek Farmers Market Wednesday 3:30-6pm
Lytle Park Farmers Market Friday mornings 8-noon
Local Tunes
October 2 Fairly Odd Duo, Dirty's Bar and Grill, 6pm
October 4 Battle Creek Live at Warren James Winery, 6pm
October 4 Vivacious Audio at Lefty's Holler, 8pm
October 7 The Castle's Tuesday Night Karaoke, 7pm
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Latest News from the City of Mattoon
Oil and Chipping for City Streets Has Ended
Oil and chip operations on city streets has ended for this year. Due to a shortage of materials, streets we were unable to get to this year will be placed on the schedule for next year. If you have any questions, please contact: David Clark, PE Public Works Director City of Mattoon 208 N 19th Street Mattoon, IL 61938 217.235.5460 Office 309.253.4807 Cell
Water Quality Update – September 30, 2025
CITY OF MATTOON Water Quality Update – September 30, 2025 Current Sample Sample collected on September 29th showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.000 ppb which is considered non-detect under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb. We will continue to sample per-EPA guidelines. Results will continue to be posted on the City’s website PAST SAMPLES Samples collected on July 16th showed harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at .215 ppb which is under the EPA recommended advisory levels of .30 ppb. Samples collected on July 17th showed [...]
2025 Tree Replacement Program – Update
All trees for this year are now taken, and we will not be taking any further orders. Please try again next year.
Water Quality Response and Recovery Report
A report outlining the City of Mattoon's response and recovery efforts during and following the July 2025 Algal Bloom events is available. Please click here to read or download a PDF Copy of the report.
Remington and Swords Pavement Replacement and Pavement Patching
Notice: Pavement Replacement and Pavement Patching There will be construction to replace the pavement and curb & gutter on Remington Road and Swords Drive. Construction will begin on August 25, 2025. Remington Road will be closed east of Swords Drive during construction. Swords Drive will always have at least one lane open during construction. All work is dependent on weather conditions. We will make every effort to maintain access to your property throughout the duration of the project. If you have any questions or concerns about the project, you can contact: City of Mattoon David Clark, PE- Public Works Director [...]
Lake Mattoon Beach Closure Issued
WARNING - A harmful algal bloom, which can release neurological toxins, continues to indicate a presence at Lake Mattoon. Out of an abundance of caution, the beach at Lake Mattoon is closed until further notice, pending additional test results from sampling taken today. Residents should avoid contact with the water. The City has contracted for treatment of Lake Mattoon; however, due to the low dissolved oxygen levels currently in the water, spraying has been postponed until conditions are favorable to do so. A PDF Copy of this notice can be found here.