Mattoon.
city in Illinois, United States
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Rural King operates from Mattoon, which is located in Coles County, Illinois. The company's operations are noted alongside JB Pritzker's support for economic development in the state.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Severe weather was monitored by the National Weather Service impacting the towns of Mattoon and Effingham on June 22.Some support1 report
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An EF-2 tornado impacted both city centers of Mattoon and Charleston, Illinois, on June 20, 2026.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The National Weather Service tracked severe weather events originating near Mattoon on June 19, 2026.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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A tornado struck Charleston and part of Mattoon on June 19, 2026, with the National Weather Service tracking the resulting damage.Some support2 reports
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Illinois state supports regional economic growth through investment in Mattoon and Coles County.Some support1 report
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Around Mattoon this week
News at the entities that move Mattoon most-
Lawrence County StructuralThe County Clerk in Lawrence County, Illinois, operates within state jurisdiction.Moves Mattoon
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Ameren Shared contextAmeren and TXNM Energy are being compared as utilities companies.Moves Mattoon
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National Weather Service OperationalOn June 18, 2026, the National Weather Service issued tornado watches and thunderstorm warnings.Moves Mattoon
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college Shared contextA college's strategic plan is guiding its institutional priorities and investments.Moves Mattoon
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Charleston Shared contextAndy Beshear campaigned in Charleston, South Carolina.Moves Mattoon
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Effingham Shared contextA tornado was reported near Effingham, Illinois, on June 18, 2026.Moves Mattoon
Connections
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Rick Hall Structural
Rick Hall holds the office of Mayor in the entity Mattoon.
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National Weather Service Operational
The National Weather Service monitors and issues alerts regarding severe weather events specific to the Mattoon area.
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college Shared context
The college is geographically situated within the boundaries of the town of Mattoon.
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Ameren Shared context
Ameren's electrical infrastructure operates within the geographical context of Mattoon.
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Charleston Shared context
The relationship is defined by the shared geographic context of the tornado aftermath affecting Charleston.
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Lawrence County Structural
Lawrence County's regulatory ordinances influence or oversee Mattoon's ordinances.
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Illinois Shared context
Mattoon is a city located within the state of Illinois.
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Coles County Shared context
Mattoon is a city located within Coles County, sharing regional context and events.
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Effingham Shared context
The two cities shared the experience of being hit by tornadoes on June 17.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
3 eventsJuly 2026
1 eventJune 2026
6 events- Rural King operates from Mattoon, which is located in Coles County, Illinois. The company's operations are noted alongside JB Pritzker's support for economic development in the state.
- Severe weather was monitored by the National Weather Service impacting the towns of Mattoon and Effingham on June 22.
- An EF-2 tornado impacted both city centers of Mattoon and Charleston, Illinois, on June 20, 2026.
- The National Weather Service tracked severe weather events originating near Mattoon on June 19, 2026.
- A tornado struck Charleston and part of Mattoon on June 19, 2026, with the National Weather Service tracking the resulting damage.
- Illinois state supports regional economic growth through investment in Mattoon and Coles County.