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Latest News from the City of Mattoon
Broadway Ave. Roadwork Update
Howell Paving will start milling on Broadway this Wednesday, June 17th, around 6:30 am. They will begin by milling everything between 21st Street and 19th Street. When this section is completed, they will move across 19th Street and begin moving east towards 14th Street. Milling operations might be completed on Wednesday but could go into Thursday. The resurfacing portion of the project will follow the milling and will take a couple of days to complete. They will also be milling and resurfacing the radius returns on side streets during this time. Motorists should not park along Broadway if at all [...]
Employment Opportunity: Assistant IT Director
Employment Opportunity Assistant Information Technology Director The City of Mattoon has an opening for the Assistant Information Technology Director. Working directly with the IT Director, this position plays a key role in managing, maintaining, and supporting the City's technology resources. This is a hands-on versatile role that includes technology lifecycle management, network and server administration, client and desktop support, and hardware deployment. The successful candidate should possess a strong foundation in supporting Microsoft Windows client and server environments, Active Directory, and core networking infrastructure. Candidates with experience in modern deployment tools or formal technology certifications will be given extra consideration. [...]
Water Quality Update – June 4, 2026
CITY OF MATTOON Water Quality Update – June 04, 2026 Current Sample Sample collected on June 1, 2026 showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.007 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 May 18, 2026 showed non-detectable levels of harmful algal bloom neurological toxin in the drinking water at 0.042 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 [...]