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Virtual meeting information for next week's scheduled City Council meeting is now available. Click the link below to learn more.
Virtual City Council Meetings Details - City of Mattoon, Illinois
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This week ahead:
June 26 Mattoon Library events:
June 27 Mattoon Chamber Golf Classic, Mattoon Golf and Country Club
June 27 Mattoon Library presents Movies in Lytle Park, this week "The Garfield Movie"
June 27-29 Mattoon Pride Summer Blast Softball Tournament
June 28 Mattoon Knight of Columbus Race to the Cross, 8am
July 1 4-H Home and Family Show at the Cross County Mall, 4pm
LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS
Lytle Park Farmers Market Friday mornings 8-noon
DeBuhrs Midweek Farmers Market Wednesday 3:30-6pm
Warren James Farmers Market evenings 5:30-8pm
Local Tunes
June 27 Emberline live at House Brothers, 7pm
June 28 Absent Ground at WB's Pub and Grub, 8pm
July 1 The Castle's Tuesday night Karaoke, 7-11pm
July 3 Exile at Red, White and Blue Days, Morton Park, 8pm
Summer lovin', had me a blast.
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Email from Mattoon Tourism You don't want to miss this. Mattoon Tourism and Arts June 26, 2025 This week ahead: June 26 Mattoon Library events: History Book Discussion at the Mattoon Library, 1:30...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Latest News from the City of Mattoon
City Announces New Aggregated Electricity Rates
The City of Mattoon has obtained a new aggregated electricity rate contract for the community. Learn more, including how you can opt-in or opt-out of the contract, by reading the Electricity section of the Utilities page on the City's website: mattoon.illinois.gov/residents/utilities. https://mattoon.illinois.gov/residents/utilities/
Mayor Provides Direction for Restaurants & Bars
The Mayor issued today this letter providing direction to restaurant and bar owners who wish to reopen their establishments. Direct questions regarding the contents of this letter to the Code Enforcement office at 217-234-7367 or the City Clerk's office at 217-235-5654.
Utility Payments Update
Due to the spread of Coronavirus, the City of Mattoon will no longer accept payments directly from its customers at the Finance Office at City Hall. The options for payment are online, by phone (844-701-1148, which is printed on all bills), by mail, or by using the drop box on the north side of City Hall. Customers are encouraged to set up automatic payments by bank draft. Those wishing to set up Water and Sewer service should contact the Finance Department by phone at 217-235-5483.
Mattoon Farmers Market
Mattoon Farmers Market at Lytle Park Open every Friday, Spring through Fall, from 8:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., or while supplies last. For questions, call Lytle Park at 217-234-2464.
City of Mattoon, Public Works Yard Waste Facility Update
The City of Mattoon has installed new security cameras at the Yard Waste Facility. The City accepts leaves, limbs, grass clippings, plants, shrubs and most other forms of yard and garden waste.
City Publishes Fiscal Year 2020 Budget
The proposed budget for fiscal year 2020, beginning May 1, 2019, is now available for public review on the website for the City of Mattoon.