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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 at...
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Moving Forward in Mattoon: DCEO Site Readiness Grant Awarded

Today, we're excited to share that the City of Mattoon has been awarded a $150,000 Illinois Regional Site Readiness Planning Grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).

This grant will fund engineering and planning studies to prepare a 235-acre industrial site for future development by evaluating the water and sanitary sewer infrastructure needed to serve the area and our community. While these studies happen behind the scenes, they're an important step toward attracting new employers, creating quality jobs, and strengthening our local economy.

This project also builds on the momentum of last year's $2.3 million Regional Site Readiness Capital Grant, which funded substation improvements to increase electrical capacity at Mattoon Enterprise Park. As a result of these investments, the City is developing the infrastructure needed to make our community competitive for future industrial development. Each phase moves us closer to welcoming new businesses, supporting existing employers, and expanding opportunities for current and future generations.

Planning may not always be the most visible part of economic development, but it's one of the most important. By investing in these studies and capacity-building today, Mattoon is proactively preparing industrial sites, reducing development barriers, and positioning our community to compete for new business investment and long-term economic growth.

We are grateful to the State, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, our development partners at Coles Together, participating landowners, and everyone who helped make this project possible. Their partnership is helping turn long-term planning into real progress for our community.

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Latest News from the City of Mattoon

Annual Fire Hydrant Flow Testing

The Mattoon Fire Department will be conducting annual flow testing, maintenance, and painting of fire hydrants throughout the City of Mattoon beginning July 26, 2021, and will continue until completed. Pending weather, this process should take 4-6 weeks to complete. The hydrants will be flowed between the hours of 8am and 3pm This testing is done to check flow rates to help provide better protection and response to the citizens and visitors of Mattoon. During this time any landscaping that obstructs the view or operation of the hydrant will be trimmed or removed. Hydrant flushing may cause discoloration of your [...]

July 22, 2021|
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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/

October 1, 2020|
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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.

May 28, 2020|
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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.

March 16, 2020|
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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.  

May 29, 2019|
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