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Latest News from the City of Mattoon
Pandemic Update
Mattoon, Illinois, March 14 – Mayor Tim Gover and City Administrator Kyle Gill would like the citizens of Mattoon to know the City of Mattoon is working to prepare for any impact the Coronavirus may have on our community. We continue to receive and share information with state and local health officials to ensure we are implementing the proper strategies to help reduce the risks of contracting or spreading the virus. We are working with the City Departments to determine how we will continue to service our citizens and visitors while minimizing the risk to both citizens and our employees. [...]
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.
City of Mattoon Bicycle Plan
At its meeting on February 5, the City Council approved a Bicycle Plan developed by a committee from the Mattoon in Motion initiative, with assistance from Ride Illinois and funding by The Lumpkin Family Foundation.
Mattoon in Motion a Winner in the Google.org Impact Challenge!
Mattoon in Motion has been selected as a winner in the Google.org Impact Challenge! Our project, The Cross County Innovation Center, has received a $75,000 grant from the Google.org Impact Challenge. The statewide competition selected ten Illinois nonprofits with bold, new ideas to create economic opportunities in their communities. Now the public has the chance to select the best of the ten projects to receive the People’s Choice Award and an additional $250,000 in funding. Anyone with a connection to Mattoon or the surrounding areas can show their rural pride and rally for this project by visiting g.co/illinoischallenge and casting a [...]