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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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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 [...]
IEPA Lead and Copper Survey
Please click here to be taken to the IEPA Lead and Copper Survey
Proposed Remington Road Redevelopment
Please click here to see the proposed Remington Road Revelopment plan.
Further Information on Proposed Sports Complex
Please click here to see a presentation on the Proposed Sports Complex. Click here for the version of this presentation used in the July 19th Council Meeting. You can also find further information on anticipated economic development by clicking here. A recording of the 7/8/22 Special City Council Meeting that went further in-depth on this information is also available here. The City of Mattoon will hold a public presentation on the Mattoon Sports Complex project followed by a public question and answer session at its July 19, 2022, Council meeting. The meeting will be held at the Burgess Osborne Auditorium [...]
Virtual City Council Meetings Details
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. For those unable to attend, recordings of any virtual City Council Meetings will be posted to our YouTube Channel. March 18, 2025, Virtual Meetings Details: A Regular City Council meeting is scheduled for 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Regular City Council Meeting At no sooner than 6:20 pm, visit the Cisco WebEx meeting site by clicking the link below. https://bit.ly/MattoonCC031825 Meeting number (access code): 2552 471 1365 [...]