Mattoon.
city in Illinois, United States
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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Fertilizer runoff from agriculture is affecting Lake Paradise, the main drinking water source for Mattoon.Some support1 report
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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.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
One to three months ago
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Rick Hall has been appointed as the Mayor of Mattoon.Some support1 report
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High school graduates from Altamont enroll at Lake Land College, which is located in Mattoon.Some support1 report
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A fire occurred involving Ameren and Mattoon after electrical lines under a structure failed.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Lawrence County is involved in a competition regarding ordinances, with its actions casting shadows on those of Mattoon, Charleston, and Bridgeport.Some support1 report
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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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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 StructuralLawrence County voters will see local issues in Black Rock during upcoming elections.Moves Mattoon
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Ameren Shared contextMISO selected an Ameren subsidiary to develop a project addressing Iowa's energy needs.Moves Mattoon
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National Weather Service OperationalAgencies are assessing potential debris flow risk following heavy rain, referencing a 1980 landslide event.Moves Mattoon
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college Shared contextCollege is bidding on town redevelopment in Brunswick, while Kane resides there and Shed is a former councilor.Moves Mattoon
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Charleston Shared contextA new restaurant in Charleston incorporates Caribbean, Portuguese, and Italian cuisine, with owners moving from an island.Moves Mattoon
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Illinois Shared contextRiver stage is measured east of Fairfield while severe drought conditions persist across Illinois and Missouri.Moves Mattoon
Connections
The 11 strongest of 18, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Rick Hall Structural
Rick Hall holds the office of Mayor in the entity Mattoon.
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Lake Paradise Structural
Mattoon relies on Lake Paradise as its main source of drinking water.
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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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Effingham Shared context
The two cities shared the experience of being hit by tornadoes on June 17.
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Illinois Shared context
Mattoon is a city located within the state of Illinois.
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Van der Valk Shared context
Van der Valk operates within the geographic context of Mattoon.
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Coles County Shared context
Mattoon is a city located within Coles County, sharing regional context and events.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
3 eventsJuly 2026
1 eventShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
5 events- A tornado struck Charleston and part of Mattoon on June 19, 2026, with the National Weather Service tracking the resulting damage.
- 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.
- Illinois state supports regional economic growth through investment in Mattoon and Coles County.