Mattoon Chamber of Commerce

On behalf of the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce and the City of Mattoon, we would like to welcome you and
thank you for your interest in our community.
We have prepared this publication to offer you a glimpse of Mattoon, the city we call home. You will find a
common thread of commitment and pride as you explore the Mattoon area. You will see it in the dedicated
workforce, pride of ownership, and in the leadership of our city and schools, but most of all, you will see it in the
faces of the many generations who have chosen Mattoon as their home. Mattoon is their location of choice to
work, play and raise a family.
Throughout the years, Mattoon has continued to be both a final destination and a stopping point. A vibrant
business community provides the backdrop for encouraging new commerce and industry. We are proud to be the
home of one of the top-ranked community colleges in the United States, Lake Land College, while being the
hostess to a melting pot of industry (i.e., R.R. Donnelley, G.E., Mars Petcare USA, Lender’s Bagles,
Consolidated Communication of Mattoon, Illinois). Mattoon enjoys many parks and recreational areas, as well as
newly constructed/renovated schools that we are proud to have our children attend. Over 45 churches of all
denominations and a vast array of clubs and organizations call Mattoon home. Yes, we have reason to be proud
of our community! We welcome new business and families to enjoy what we do every day!
Best Regards,
Mary E. Wetzel
Executive Director
Mattoon Chamber of Commerce
www.mattoonchamber.com
The City of Mattoon, Illinois and its surrounding communities provide both residents and visitors of the area a
number of resources—recreational opportunities, diverse art and entertainment venues, retail centers and a host
of dining and lodging options. Boasting a populace of more than 20,000 residents, Mattoon offers a quality of life
in the region that is second to none.
Wonderful parks, two lakes, one private golf course and two public golf courses, two baseball and softball
complexes, a T-ball complex, a 4th-year Junior football field with one main field and two half practice fields,
plus newer soccer fields exhibit Mattoon’s variety of outdoor recreation. Shopping centers and specialty stores
provide sites for those who prefer to stay indoors. Unique history, art and entertainment attractions can be found
both within Mattoon and in neighboring communities. A wealth of festivals and fairs take place throughout the
year in the greater Mattoon area, including craft fairs, the Lightworks Festival and the area’s most popular event,
the annual Bagelfest.
A generous amount of significant amenities are available throughout the city. Residents enjoy the local healthcare
received from the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon’s local hospital, Christi Clinic and the Carle
Foundation Physicians local clinic; the top-rate education provided by the Mattoon Community Unit School
District 2 and the higher education facility of Lake Land College; and a variety of houses of worship offering
assorted denominations.
From outdoor recreation and events to eclectic dining and shopping sites, Mattoon has something for everyone.
Whether you are living in or visiting the area, the City of Mattoon invites you to enjoy all it has to offer.
Welcome to Mattoon.
Mattoon is filled with a rich history, and its beginnings contributed to the construction of local railroads. In 1853,
surveyors from both the Illinois Central Railroad and the Terre Haute & Alton Railroad projected the two rail
lines would meet in the area later known as Mattoon. With this forecast, local settlers realized the area was
perfect for establishing a community and began marking land for sale with pegs, leading to the village name
“Pegtown.” In 1861, the name was changed to “Mattoon” after William B. Mattoon, the chief construction
engineer for the Terre Haute & Alton Railroad.
More than 100 buildings were constructed by 1856, including the first schools, churches and stores. The mixture
of prime transportation and rich soil in the area aided greatly in the rapid expansion of Mattoon, both
residentially and economically.
Abraham Lincoln, the United States’ 16th president, and his family have had a role in Mattoon’s comprehensive
history since the beginning. Though Abraham Lincoln never resided in the area, his family established residence
a mere three miles south of the soon-to-be Mattoon community in 1831. As a circuit-riding lawyer, Lincoln
routinely traveled through the county. One of the famous Lincoln-Douglas debates was held on the Coles County
Fairgrounds in September of 1858, and it is said that both Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas stayed the
night in Mattoon.
The 1940s and 1950s brought about the discovery of petroleum reserves in the area surrounding Mattoon, leading
to another surge in growth. More recent history includes the founding of Lake Land College in 1966 and the
move of the Lender’s Bagels factory to Mattoon in 1986.
Mattoon is ideally situated in the mid-eastern section of Illinois within Coles County. Its location sits between
three major cities—Chicago, St. Louis and Indianapolis—all within a 2.5-hour drive from the community.
Mattoon is encircled by a number of transportation systems including major highways, rail lines and airports.
Interstate 57, a major north-south highway that runs through the east and southern tip of Mattoon, allows easy
navigation through the city. The interstate offers three exits to Mattoon, including the new Exit 192. Drivers can
exit I-57 at Mattoon Exit 190, drive through town and return to the interstate on the south end at Mattoon Exit
184. This strategic and convenient set-up presents an opportunity to visit Mattoon and see what businesses and
attractions it has to offer. In addition to I-57, the community’s bloodlines include U.S. Route 45 and State Routes
121 and 16.
Amtrak provides service to and from Mattoon at the Illinois Central Station, located in downtown Mattoon. Local
residents have been supporting the renovation and expansion of the station through Project Depot, an
organization developed to preserve and renovate the age-stricken station. Between 2,500 and 3,300 commuters
each month use the services provided by the rail line in Mattoon, which offers three morning trains, as well as
three in the evening. Travelers also have access to the bus services of Greyhound, with a bus stop located at 1904
Broadway Avenue.A number of airports are located in and near the Mattoon city limits, including Coles County
Memorial Airport in the Mattoon, located five minutes east of I-57, along with the University of Illinois-Willard
Airport in Savoy and the Decatur Airport.
Businesses are supplied with the services of the Canadian National Railway Company, which runs through the
Mattoon community, carrying product in and out of the area to a handful of cities across the United States.
Surrounded by several transportation systems, Mattoon residents are able to easily access cities all around the
country.Distance to…
Chicago — 186 miles
Cincinnati — 255 miles
Detroit — 432 miles
Des Moines — 401 miles
Indianapolis — 140 miles
Kansas City — 369 miles
Milwaukee — 275 miles
Minneapolis — 560 miles
Nashville — 326 miles
St. Louis — 129 miles
Tourism abounds in Mattoon, offering a wealth of interesting attractions, as well as a selection of dining and
lodging options. Spend the day visiting the various historical sites spread throughout the area, and afterwards,
dine at one of the 62 diverse eateries in Mattoon. At the end of the day, finding a comfortable place to rest is
simple through several local hotels and motels.
Neighboring Arthur is home to the heart of Illinois’ Amish Country, bringing in thousands of guests annually.
The community is lined with numerous shops, ranging from wood and furniture stores to bakeries and produce
stands. Rockome Gardens provides year-round attractions and events, as well as extensive gardens and shops.
Mattoon and its surrounding areas are filled with history, dating back to its beginnings in the 1800s. The Lincoln
family resided in the area in the 1840s, and though Abraham Lincoln never resided within the county, he visited
his family on numerous occasions. The 86-acre Lincoln Log Cabin State Historical Site in nearby Lerna, a mere
15 miles southeast of Mattoon, encompasses a reproduction of the two-room cabin inhabited by Thomas and
Sarah Bush Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln’s father and stepmother, and two farmsteads. Also in the area is the
Lincoln-Douglas debate museum, in conjunction with historical homes in the vicinity.
After a day of sightseeing, sit down with family at one of the various restaurants throughout Mattoon. Dining
venues in the community span several types of cuisine. Casual environments are offered at local sports bars like
Stadium Grill Sports Bar and Buffalo Wild Wings, while meeting places including Common Grounds and Cody’s
are great for a light lunch or snack. For more fine dining, a combination of food and spirits can be had at the
Alamo Steakhouse and Cody’s Roadhouse. Downtown offers the Martini Bar, a Thai restaurant, authentic
Mexican cuisine at Little Mexico, home-cooked food and pies at the Downtown Diner, several pizza places, as
well as places to fulfill that sweet tooth such as Bidwell’s Candies, offering original recipes since 1920.
Comfortable accommodations are accessible for those visiting Mattoon, from economy rooms to suites. Hotels
include the Comfort Suites, the Baymont Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn, Super 8 Motel as well as Holiday Inn
Express, and Days Inn, with the Quality Inn & Suites recently opening their doors at Mattoon Exit 184.
The Mattoon area has everything to meet its visitors’ needs, from attractions to dining to comfortable
accommodations.
A variety of housing options are available in Mattoon, from classic homes and newly built homes to
condominium housing. Growth in housing within Mattoon continues with the increase in business in the area. In
recent years, approximately seven new subdivisions were constructed, offering homebuyers an array of singlefamily and multi-family homes. Subdivisions located on the outskirts of the city offer residents a peaceful rural
setting, while still allowing easy access to the city’s wide array of amenities. Restorations of Mattoon’s older
homes persist, adding increased value to each. Along with the construction and renovation of homes in the area, a
number of condominium and apartment complexes are available.
Nearly 10,500 households reside in the Mattoon community. Residents enjoy accessibility to Mattoon’s excellent
school district, as well as several parochial schools, the community’s extensive public library, outstanding
medical care, recreational facilities and other important resources in the city.
In addition, several nursing homes are located in Mattoon, offering services for the older generations living in the
city. Gowin Parc, Mattoon Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, the Odd Fellow Rebekah Home, the Palm
Terrace of Mattoon and the Douglas Rehabilitation and Care Center are all high-quality nursing homes in the
area. Additional senior living options are offered at Brookstone Estates and the Fellowship Center.Electrical and
Natural
Gas Services
Ameren CIPS
888.789.2477
www.ameren.com
Coles-Moultrie Electric Cooperative
888.661.2632
www.cmec.coop
Telephone Services
(LAN Lines)
Consolidated Communications
800.553.9981
www.consolidated.com
Mediacom
800.443.1175
www.mediacomcc.com
Cellular Services
Wireless Mikes – Verizon
217.258.8871
www.wirelessmikes.com
Cellular One
217.234.2356
www.cellular1.net
Consolidated Communications
800.553.9981
www.consolidated.com
Water and Sewer Services
City of Mattoon – Sewer and Water Departments
217.235.5483
Clear Water Service
Corporation – Rural Water —
217.258.6711
Cable Television/Satellite Services
Mediacom
800.443.1175
www.mediacomcc.com
Wireless Mikes- DishNetwork & DirecTV
217.258.8871
www.wirelessmikes.com
Consolidated Communications
800.553.9981
www.consolidated.com
Internet Services
Cellular One
217.234.2356
www.cellular1.net
Consolidated Communications
800.553.9981
www.consolidated.com
Mediacom
800.443.1175
www.mediacomcc.com
Wireless Mikes-Wireless Internet
217.258.8871
www.wirelessmikes.com
Garbage/Trash Removal Services
Howard’s Disposal
217.234.8628
Veolia Waste Service
217.345.7404
Newspapers
Journal Gazette
217.235.5656
www.jg-tc.com
Online News
Mattoon Messenger
www.mattoonmessenger.com
Mattoon’s location in Illinois makes it a perfect place for recreational opportunities. Several parks and lakes,
orchards, golf courses, bowling, laser tag, roller-skating at the area’s remodeled rink and skateboarding at the
city’s new skate park—you name it, Mattoon and its neighboring communities have it.
In December 2010, the Mattoon Area Family YMCA broke ground on a major renovation and expansion project
at its facility along 16th Street. The project will expand the current 28,000-square-foot facility to a 63,000-squarefoot facility featuring an expanded Wellness Center, two new gymnasiums, an expanded Child Watch Area,
upgraded pool systems, updated and expanded women’s and men’s locker rooms and a brand new family locker
room. The facility’s new and existing amenities are joined by the Y’s long list of year-round programs for youth
and adults. Members take advantage of aquatics programs, group fitness classes, sports leagues and workshops,
before- and after-school programs and much more.
Created in order to regenerate and maintain the state’s significant native habitats, the more than 65-acre site of
the Douglas-Hart Nature Center is equipped with a restored tallgrass prairie, a 12-acre wetland, a woodland area
with more than 60 native tree species and more than two miles of winding trails and observation stations.
Situated on the eastern side of Mattoon, the facility’s Visitor’s Center is open throughout the year and features
educational exhibits, displays, programs and guided walks.
Residents have access to both Lake Mattoon and Lake Paradise. Lake Mattoon, situated in the southwest corner
of Coles County and stretching into both Shelby and Cumberland counties, has a surface area of 1,065 acres and
is fed by the Little Wabash River. Not only does the lake supply water to the city, it is also a site for boating,
fishing, camping and relaxation along the public Lake Mattoon Beach. The vast Lake Shelbyville, a Corps of
Engineers lake located 32 miles west of Mattoon, is a popular spot for recreation—approximately 1,500
campsites are available around the 11,000-acre lake. Boating access from several ramps span the lake’s borders,
hiking trails, fishing spots and much more.
Along with several park areas—Lawson, which boasts four new tennis courts, Lytle, home to one of the largest
public pools in the state, and Peterson—affording a host of recreational opportunities, the Mattoon area has
access to pumpkin patches, apple orchards and strawberry patches.
Baseball continues to be a strong pastime in Mattoon, the “Baseball Capital of the United States,” with more than
10 percent of residents currently participating in over 160 organized baseball, softball and teeball teams. The
community is fortunate to have top-rate athletic fields and facilities at Lawson Park and Peterson Park, as well as
the Roundhouse Complex, as host to a number of games and tournaments during the season.
Three well-manicured golf courses are also available in Mattoon, offering courses for both the beginner and the
expert. The Mattoon Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole, private golf course stretching over 6,690 yards from the
longest tee for a par of 72. The facility also offers a 15-tee driving range. Meadowview Golf Course, home to the
Mattoon High School golf team, is also an 18-hole, public course spanning over 6,900 yards from the longest tee.
Golfers can find a challenge here with several water hazards, narrow fairways and large greens. And Rogala
Public Links, located just west of Mattoon along Route 16, is a public, nine-hole course measuring 6,138 yards
from the men’s tees. Rogala, a top spot for beginners, can be played as an 18-hole course as well, offering a par
of 72. Additionally, two driving ranges are situated in the area, while miniature golf is available at Peterson Park.
Recreation is plentiful in and around Mattoon and is sure to please every interest.
Students of Mattoon are served by one main school district—the Mattoon Community Unit School District 2.
The school district caters to the educational needs of more than 3,300 students in six schools throughout the
Mattoon area. Riddle Elementary School and Williams Elementary School, two newly built grade schools,
provide education for grades kindergarten through fifth. Students are afforded one newly remodeled middle
school, Mattoon Middle School, and one newly renovated high school, Mattoon High School. The Armstrong
Center, a school meeting the special needs of students in the area, is located in Hawthorne Elementary.
For those in search of a private education, two parochial schools are available—the newly expanded St. John’s
Lutheran School (preK-8th) and St. Mary School (preK-5th).
Several higher education facilities are located in and around the Mattoon community, offering two-year and fouryear degrees. Lake Land College, located in the southern part of Mattoon, is a public community college that
enrolls approximately 8,200 students each year. The college offers a wide selection of two-year degree, shortterm certificate, transfer and technical programs, both on campus and online. In addition, LLC presents various
continuing education and community learning programs, along with more than 150 online learning courses.
Ten miles to the east of Mattoon is Eastern Illinois University at Charleston. With an enrollment of over 11,000
students, the university offers a variety of degree programs, intercollegiate sports, organizations and more.
Additional colleges and universities within a 50-mile driving distance include: Parkland College in Champaign,
the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Millikin University in Decatur, and Richland Community
College in Decatur.
One of the main local educational resources in the area is the Mattoon Public Library. After a vast renovation and
expansion in 1995, the library now offers residents around 80,000 books, 2,000 videos, 3,000 audio recordings,
244 periodicals, several newspapers and a technology center.
A variety of interesting art sites and entertaining theaters and festivals are provided to residents throughout every
season. Ten miles to the east is the city of Charleston, home to the Tarble Arts Center, City Art on the Square and
Murals Around the Square. Only 13 miles to the west in Sullivan is the Little Theatre on the Square, an
entertainment venue offering live theatre. Looking to catch a new movie? The AMC Movie Theater is situated
within the city.
Located within Peterson Park is the new Rotary Band Shell. This acoustically designed facility was a local
Rotary gift to the City of Mattoon.
The historical Time Theater is located in Mattoon. While the theater opened its doors in 1911 as the K Theater, it
was brought down by a fire in 1937. After being rebuilt in late-Art Deco style it was renamed the Time Theater
and currently serves as a venue for concerts and a variety of special events.
Several festivals and events are put on annually in the Mattoon community. A number of duathlons, marathons
and triathlons, located at Lake Mattoon, are available for both beginners and advanced athletes. The city is wellknown for hosting numerous baseball and softball tournaments, bringing in thousands of visitors to the city.
Recognized as the “Baseball Capital of the United States,” the city has been host to the Babe Ruth World Series,
as well as the Cal Ripken World Series.
Bagelfest, perhaps the most popular festival in Mattoon, has been a significant aspect of the city for more than 25
years. The popular event began in 1985 as a simple breakfast, introducing Mattoon residents to the new
production of bagels at the then Kraft Foods plant. Upon the success of the breakfast, more and more activities
and attractions were added to the festival each year.
Held during the latter part of July, and attracting tens of thousands of people from all over the world, guests enjoy
contests, carnival rides, food and craft vendors and live entertainment. Don’t forget to check out the Bagelfest
Parade, Bagel Bow Wow, Run for the Bagel race and the Free Bagel Breakfast, as well!
Here’s a fun fact—the Lender’s Bagels factory located in the community created the “Berry Biggest Blueberry
Bagel” on July 23, 1998. The bagel weighed in at 714 pounds and stood at 13.75 inches high and 59 inches in
diameter, with a 15-inch diameter hole. Lender’s Bagels continues to hold the record for the Biggest Blueberry
Bagel in the “Guinness Book of World Records”.
In the winter season, get ready for the holidays with the Mattoon Lightworks Festival, a static and animated light
display, which runs from Thanksgiving through the Christmas holiday. Attracting nearly 15,000 cars annually,
and approximately 379 cars per day, the beautiful scene within Mattoon’s Peterson Park is complete with over
200 light displays featuring snowball fights, reindeer and Santa Claus.
On top of that, the community is home to the Silver Star Roller Skate Rink, comprised of thousands of feet of
skate space and modern sound and light systems, and Mattoon Bowl.
Shopping in Mattoon offers a range of clothing, jewelry and specialty items. Along with these shops, one can
find a number of diverse restaurants and entertainment venues. Cross County Mall, two strip malls, shopping
centers and freestanding retailers line the streets of the community.
Cross County Mall, positioned on the east side of Mattoon at 700 Broadway East, is equipped with more than 30
stores, anchored by JCPenney, Sears and Carsons. The 300,000-square-foot mall is host to numerous family-fun
activities and events all year, including the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce Business Expo, arts and crafts
shows, a lawn and garden show, the annual farm show, collectibles weekend, the annual new car show and the
Cub Scouts’ Pinewood Derby event. Cross County Mall recently unveiled major renovations to its interior and
exterior facade – greatly enhancing the shopping experience for its patrons. New features include updated
landscaping, murals, new flooring and a central fountain.
The newest addition to the retail community is the Mattoon Marketplace at Route 16 and I-57. This modern
development brings many new retail and restaurant outlets to the city, including Buffalo Wild Wings, CATO,
Snap Fitness, PetSmart and others. Adjacent to the Mattoon Marketplace are major retailers Wal-Mart, Home
Depot and Staples. Shoppers in Mattoon also enjoy visiting the Good Neighbor Shopping Center on the south
side of the community, the Daisy Lane Scrapbooking and Craft Mall at 2619 Lake Blvd., as well as a variety of
freestanding stores, like Aarons, and a mix of antique and specialty shops.
The business environment in the City of Mattoon has been a strong driving force ever since the founding of the
community. It serves as the original home base for major companies like Rural King, Consolidated
Communications and 1st Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust, and continues to attract new businesses, both large and
small, who are attracted to the area for a number of reasons: easy access to larger cities, the affordability of land
in the region and the strong skills and work ethic of the employee base – to name a few.
The area is also on the grow, with many new developments and renovation projects happening in town. Among
the most recent developments include new downtown renovations, the addition of PetSmart at Marketplace
Center, upgrades to the Morgan Phipps Bridge at S. Route 45 and Charleston Ave. and structure expansions at
the YMCA and businesses including United Graphics Printing and Howell Paving. In addition, a concrete facility
was recently built across from Howell Paving and new developments can be seen on the east side of town and
along I-57.
The area’s location directly off of Interstate 57, which provides links to several farther major interstates, affords
easy transport for businesses. Its position in the heart of the Midwest transportation network puts it within
proximity to half of the country’s population, in addition to 65 percent of the U.S.’s manufacturing region.
According to Coles Together, the economic development organization for Coles County, a survey of local
manufacturers has shown that the “labor force here demonstrates high product quality, high productivity, high
reliability and low absenteeism,” with the county’s labor productivity numbers continuously ranking higher than
the national average.
The significant presence of Lake Land College in Mattoon has contributed greatly to the growth and success of a
variety of business in the area. The Lake Land College Center for Business and Industry (CBI) provides
employee training and development services to its regional employers, customized training and additional
business support programs and services, along with a number of traditional technical and pre-baccalaureate
courses and more than 140 online courses.
The Mattoon Chamber of Commerce has worked diligently to support local business since its inception in
October of 1905. The Chamber aids in the growth of businesses in the region, brings in new business and stands
for local businesses in government affairs. Around 400 businesses in Mattoon enjoy the vast benefits of joining
the Chamber of Commerce.
Employer — Product/Service
A.J. Walker Construction Co. — Heavy/Highway Construction
AmerenCIPS — Public Utility
AmPad Corp. — School/Business Paper Supplies
Anamet, Inc. — Metal & Plastic Flexible Conduit
BlueCross/BlueShield — Regional Insurance Office
Carle Foundation Physicians — Healthcare Facility
The City of Mattoon — Municipality
Coles-Moultrie Electric Cooperative — Public Utility
Community Unit School District 2 — Mattoon Schools
Consolidated Communications — Telecommunications
Eastern Illinois University (Charleston) — University
Hughes Supply — Utility Company Supplier
First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust — Financial Institution
General Electric Lamp Plant — Lighting Products Manufacturing
Howell Paving, Inc. — Heavy/Highway Construction
HD Supply — Utility Distribution
Justrite Manufacturing Co. — Safety Containers
Lake Land College — Community College
Lender’s Bagel Bakery/Pinnacle Foods — Bagel Bakery
Mars Petcare, US — Pet Foods
Mattoon Precision Manufacturing Co. — Automotive Parts Manufacturing
Odd Fellow & Rebekah Home — Geriatric Care Facility
R.R. Donnelley — Printing/Publishing
Rural King Supply — Retail Sales
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center — Hospital/Clinic
United Graphics, Inc. — Printing/Publishing
UPS — Distribution Center
Agriculture and industry play large roles in Mattoon’s strong local economy, with such companies as Anamet
Electrical, Inc., General Electric, Justrite Manufacturing Co., Mattoon Precision Manufacturing, R.R. Donnelley
& Sons, Mars Petcare US and Lender’s Bagels located within the city’s boundaries. In addition to these top
industrial companies, the community houses three grain elevators in town. Mattoon’s positive business
environment has consistently attracted new and innovative companies to the area, raising the quality of life in the
community.
The Mattoon Enterprise Park is a 230-acre site zoned for industrial use. The park’s lots range between two acres
and 15 acres, with prices going for $8,000-$15,000 per acre. The Enterprise Park is positioned along U.S. 45, one
mile from the new I-57 interchange.
Ag business is a leading force in Mattoon. The Farmers Grain Co. of Dorans specializes in the purchase and
selling of corn, beans and wheat, while U.S. Soy LLC has used Mattoon’s abundant land supply for storage
facilities, a processing plant and offices. The company chose Mattoon as their location due to the area being
recognized as one of the top areas in the country for the growing of soy beans. U.S. Soy hails as one of the most
substantial soy bean inventories of Organic food-grade bean varieties in the entire nation.
Mattoon is comprised of over 18,000 acres of farmland, housing nearly 300 farms. For support, the farmers join
the Coles County Farm Bureau, a part of the Illinois Farm Bureau. Ninety-six counties in Illinois participate in
the Bureau, which represents two out of every three farmers in the state. The organization’s mission is “to
improve the economic well-being of agriculture and enrich the quality of farm family life.” The Coles County
Farm Bureau aids farmers by providing updated information on modern technology, informing farmers of aspects
impacting agriculture in the area, representing farmers in local, state and national government and offering
marketing and educational services to enhance members’ net farm income.
Lake Land College also presents great support for the agricultural industry in Mattoon. The college’s Ag
Department prepares students to enter the workforce by offering training in various areas of ag business. LLC
grants two-year and transfer degrees in agriculture, as well as several certificate programs. One of its most unique
programs is the John Deere TECH Program. A joint effort by John Deere and LLC, in cooperation with John
Deere dealers, this program offers students the opportunity for hands-on training at a sponsoring dealership,
while at the same time earning a salary. Year after year, LLC’s ag programs generate a large number of welltrained employees – an asset that continues to draw more ag-related business to Mattoon.Employer — Product/
Service
Alton Warehouse & Delivery — Warehouse & Delivery Service
Birkey’s — Industrial Equipment/Sales and Service
Conner Company — Commercial HVAC and Plumbing
Curry Construction — Industrial Contractor
Fastenal — Industrial Fasteners
Furry Sons Warehouse — Warehousing & Distribution
Hughes Supply — Utility Company Supplier
Howell Paving, Inc. — Heavy/Highway Construction
Ill-MO — Commercial Welding Products
Illinois Bearing — Industrial Bearing and Fitting
Illinois Plumbing — Commercial HVAC and Plumbing
Lorenz Supply — Industrial and Commercial Wholesale Retail
M&M Pump Supply — Industrial Piping and Pumps
Miller Overton Trucking — Trucking & Warehouse
NCI Metallic Building LP — Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings
Ready-Mix — Concrete
Rural King Supply — Retail Sales
S & K Air Power — Industrial and Contractor Supply
Springfield Electric — Wholesale Electric Supplier
UPS — Distribution Center
The City of Mattoon is dedicated to providing residents with a safe and prosperous place to live. The City
Council meets every first and third Tuesday of the month at City Hall at 6:30 p.m. The Mattoon Police
Department patrols the 9.8 square miles of Mattoon’s corporate city limits. The Mattoon Fire Department
responds to calls from two stations.
Furthermore, Mattoon has been an active part in the United States’ military service since the 1830s. Completed in
1956, the current Army National Guard Armory has been the site of a handful of Infantry Units and Combat
Service Support Units.City of Mattoon
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Secretary of State –DMV
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United States Postal Service
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Faith stands as a significant aspect of the Mattoon community. Residents foster a strong community togetherness
through more than 45 churches in and around the area. Several denominations are offered including Christian,
Baptist, Lutheran, Catholic, Nazarene, Jewish, Presbyterian, Methodist and more. Each place of worship boasts a
number of community activities and programs, designed to bring families together and maintain a faith-based
environment in Mattoon.
Each September, more than 800 Special Olympian Athletes from the area gather on the grounds of Lake Land
College for the annual Special Olympics Family Festival (SOFF), organized by employees of Consolidated
Communications. SOFF is a one-of-a-kind day of fun and non-competitive games for athletes from Area 9
Special Olympics. At SOFF, each athlete is paired with a Friend-For-A-Day who escorts the athlete around the
tent city of activities.
The event has grown from its beginnings in 1984 with just a few hundred athletes and volunteers to the largest
event of its kind in the U.S. More than 1,500 volunteers sign up each year from area colleges and universities,
local businesses and community organizations to help make this day a success.
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Accountants
Automotive - Service
Business
Contractors/Construction
Education
Financial
Government
Health
Home Maintenance/Improvement
Industry
Lodging
Moving/Storage
Office Supply
Printing/Publishing
Real Estate
Recreation
Restaurants
Senior Services
Shipping/Postal Services
Transportation
Utilities
Accountants
West & Company, LLC
613 Broadway
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-235-4747
Fax: 217-235-4704
dsmith@westcpa.com
www.westcpa.com
Accountants
Kemper CPA Group L.L.P.
1413 Wabash Ave.
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-234-8801
tknight@kcpag.com
www.kempercpa.com
Automotive - Service
Neal Tire and Auto Service
225 N. Water St., #300
Decatur, IL
62523
217-421-7580
Fax: 217-475-2894
adrain@dccmarketing.com
www.nealtire.com
Business
VEOLIA Environmental Services
6111 W. State St.
Charleston, IL
61920
217-429-0020
Fax: 217-345-7441
edward.woker@veoliaes.com
www.veoliaes.com
Contractors/Construction
Home Construction of Mattoon, Inc.
1020 Old State Rd.
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-235-1221
Fax: 217-235-1248
homeinc@consolidated.net
Education
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-581-5930
sclynch@eiu.edu
www.eiu.edu
Education
Center for Business & Industry - Lake Land College
5001 Lakeland Blvd. Office CC-15
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-234-5215
Fax: 217-234-3490
kallee@lakeland.cc.il.us
www.lakelandcollege.edu
Education
Mattoon Community Unit School District 2
1701 Charleston Ave.
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-238-8882
Fax: 217-238-8855
skocyd@mattoon.k12.il.us
www.mattoon.k12.il.us
Education
Mattoon Community Unit School District #2
1701 Charleston Ave.
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-238-8882
Fax: 217-238-8855
skocyd@mattoon.k12.il.us
www.mattoon.k12.il.us
Financial
First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust
1518 Charleston Ave.
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-234-7454
Fax: 217-258-0426
mlewis@firstmid.com
www.firstmid.com
Financial
The First National Bank
P.O. Box 347
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-234-7900
Fax: 217-234-7929
trust@fnbbankingcenters.com
www.fnbbankingcenters.com
Financial
1st Federal Savings & Loan Association
1111 Charleston Ave.
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-235-5411
Fax: 217-235-5417
t_reel@yahoo.com
www.firstfederalmattoon.com
Government
City of Mattoon, Illinois
208 N. 19th St.
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-258-6286
Fax: 217-258-6435
BurgettA@mattoonillinois.org
www.mattoonillinois.org
Health
Fellowship Center by Odd Fellow-Rebekah Housing, Inc.
201 Lafayette East
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-235-5449
Fax: 217-235-0611
dstanderfer@heritageofcare.com
www.heritageofcare.com/mattoon
Health
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System
P.O. Box 372
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-258-2525
Fax: 217-258-2111
ppeterson@sbchs.org
www.sarahbush.org
Health
Carle Foundation Physicians
200 Lerna Rd.
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-383-7502
Fax: 217-258-5904
sparkle.sanders@carle.com
www.carle.com
Home Maintenance/Improvement
Coach House Garages
P.O. Box 320
Arthur, IL
61911
217-543-3761
Fax: 217-543-3350
johnyoder@coachhousegarages.com
www.coachhousegarages.com
Industry
Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC - Lender's
3801 DeWitt Ave.
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-258-3229
Fax: 217-258-3223
penny.youngblood@pinnaclefoods.com
Lodging
Super 8 - Mattoon
205 McFall Rd.
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-235-8888
Fax: 217-258-2688
super8inmattoon@colnsolidated.net
www.super8.com
Lodging
Days Inn Mattoon
300 Broadway Ave. East
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-234-8600
Fax: 217-234-8608
k.wick526@gmail.com
www.daysinn.com/hotels/illinois/mattoon/days-inn-mattoon/hotel-overview
Lodging
Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center
4922 Paradise Rd.
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-235-0222
zala_2000@yahoo.com
www.qualityinn.com/hotel-mattoon-illinois-IL311
Lodging
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
121 Swords Ave.
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-235-2060
mattoon.hie1@gmail.com
www.hiexpress.com/hotels/us/en/mattoon/mathi/hoteldetail
Lodging
Hampton Inn
1416 Broadway Ave. East
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-234-4267
Fax: 217-235-4267
kim.fanelli@hilton.com
www.hampton.com
Moving/Storage
Willaredt Self Storage
800 North Route 45
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-234-4477
dean@willaredt.com
www.willaredt.com
Office Supply
Rural King Supply Company
4216 DeWitt Ave.
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-235-7101
tlodes@ruralking.com
www.ruralking.com
Office Supply
Rural King
4216 DeWitt Ave.
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-235-7101
tlodes@ruralking.com
www.ruralking.com
Printing/Publishing
United Graphics Incorporated
2916 Marshall Ave.
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-235-7161
Fax: 217-234-6274
info.ugi@unitedgraphicsinc.com,
www.unitedgraphicsinc.com
Real Estate
Century 21 Hutton/Matheny Realty, Inc.
1600 Broadway
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-258-6621
Fax: 217-258-6631
smath57610@aol.com
www.century21.com
Real Estate
Coldwell Banker Classic Real Estate
1621 Marshal Ave.
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-258-4663
gbstaton@consolidated.net
www.cbclassic.net
Recreation
Rogala Public Links
1322 State Hwy. 16
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-235-5518
drogala1@consolidated.net
Recreation
Mattoon Area Family YMCA
221 N. 16th St.
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-234-9494
Fax: 217-234-3481
mattoonymca@consolidated.net
www.mattoonymca.org
Recreation
Mattoon Golf and Country Club
P.O. Box 158
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-234-8831
Fax: 217-234-8854
www.mattooncountryclub.com
Restaurants
Alamo Steakhouse & Saloon
1414 6th St.
Charleston, IL
61920
217-348-5851
Fax: 217-345-1499
kshospitality@aol.com
www.alamo-steakhouse.com
Restaurants
Don Sol Mexican Grill
230 Broadway Ave. East
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-235-1139
donsol2007@hotmail.com
www.donsolmexicangrill.com
Restaurants
Hunan Fine Asian Cuisine
116 S. 17th St.
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-234-4855
mae.c.chen@gmail.com
www.chinesehunan.com
Restaurants
Cody's Road House
1320 Broadway Ave. East
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-235-1200
Fax: 217-235-1203
gowins@consolidated.net
www.codysroadhouse.net
Senior Services
Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home
301 Lafayette Ave. East
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-235-5414
Fax: 217-235-6719
fellowshipctr@consolidated.net
www.mattoonfellowshipcenter.org
Shipping/Postal Services
EZ Parcel Shipping & Digital Print Shop
1312 Broadway Ave.
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-235-6400
Fax: 217-235-9444
ezparcel1@yahoo.com
www.ez-parcel.com
Transportation
Coles County Memorial Airport
432 Airport Rd.
Mattoon, IL
61938
217-234-7120
Fax: 217-234-7116
andrewfearn@colescountyairport.com
www.colescountyairport.com
Utilities
Cellular One
28 Towne Center
Danville, IL
61832
217-431-6281
Fax: 217-442-9910
ctruss@cellular1.net
www.cellular1.net
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