Mattoon Tower

09/02/2026

Broadway After Dark starts at 6:30 PM at Alamo Steakhouse & Saloon in Mattoon. Complimentary appetizers are available during dinner at 700 Broadway East.

https://visitmattoon.com/venue/alamo-steakhouse-saloon/

08/30/2026

20 boat spaces and a new covered slip at Lake Mattoon Marina. Good for hauling a boat in and parking it without the shuffle.

https://www.wcia.com/cumberland-county/lake-mattoon-marina-adds-new-feature/

08/23/2026

Questionable wall-to-wall carpeting, beige finishes, and rental walls that won’t budge. This BuzzFeed roundup leans into renter-friendly fixes that make an ugly apartment more livable.

https://www.buzzfeed.com/rossyoder/ugly-apartment-decor-interior-design-hacks-fs

08/20/2026

Custom cakes, cupcakes, and fresh bread at Walmart Bakery in Mattoon. We’d start with the freshly baked items, then build a cake for the next birthday or the office table at Supercenter #481.

https://www.walmart.com/store/481-mattoon-il/bakery

08/19/2026

Mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, brussels sprouts, and warm apple crumble are all here. This Thanksgiving dinner ideas list includes 80+ recipes, plus prep-ahead and reheat notes for the big day.

The best recipes for Thanksgiving dinner like mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, brussels sprouts, and a warm apple crumble everyone will love

08/13/2026

1855 to 1955, all in one Mattoon history timeline. It runs from the city’s 1854 town site map to the First National Bank of Mattoon in 1865, with Coles County dates, names, and railroad crossings along the way.

Return to Coles County History and Trivia This site may be freely linked, but not duplicated without consent. All rights reserved. Commercial use of material within this site is prohibited. The copyright (s) on this page must appear on all copied and/or printed material. © 2026 by Coles County Admi...

08/12/2026

Over 200 miles of hiking and biking trails across Southwest Illinois, with 130 miles in Madison County alone. Along the Mississippi River, on limestone bluffs, or through Pere Marquette State Park, the route changes fast.

The Great Rivers & Routes region is home to over 200 miles of hiking and biking trails, including a 130-mile trail system in Madison County alone.

08/02/2026

Southeastern Coles County, 3 miles from Hanover Bluff. This stretch of the Embarras River has LWR reporting details and related documents.

07/30/2026

Lake Land College in Mattoon has rolling hills, grassy fields, and wooded paths. The 5K is Saturday, with runners and walkers on the same off-road course.

Lace up and hit the trails for the Lake Land College 5K, a unique cross-country race experience winding through the scenic grounds of Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois! Unlike your typical road race, this off-road 5K challenges runners/walkers with rolling hills, grassy fields, wooded paths, an...

07/30/2026

Bagelfest, 4th of July Fireworks, and Lightworks are all in Mattoon’s summer guide. It also points to farmers markets, outdoor recreation, dining, and places to stay.