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● Checked Friday, October 23, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Mattoon

Four picks from this week's calendar. See all 4 events, day by day →

Bourbon Cemetery Walk

Saturday 12pm · Bourbon Cemetery

Cookbook Signing

Thursday 4pm · Grace & Gather

Menopause The Musical

Thursday 7pm · Effingham Performance Center

Fright Night Part 1

Friday 8pm · The Speakeasy Club, Lounge & Event Center

New in Mattoon

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Airport Steakhouse

Restaurants

Go for the tenderloin: Home of the Elephant Ear Tenderloin and those made-to-order fried mushrooms, Airport Steakhouse nails that small-town, big-plate vibe.

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Salon Feonix

Beauty

Hair that behaves: Mattoon folks who just want a solid seat and someone who actually listens keep Salon Feonix on the short list.

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Tailor Boutique

Shopping

Find your next fit: For everyday layers to HOCO-worthy formals, Tailor Boutique keeps fresh arrivals coming, from cozy sweaters and easy tops to dresses, rompers, accessories, and shoes, including curvy styles that actually feel cute.

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Mattoon’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Mattoon’s best →

Most read in Mattoon

The five stories Mattoon readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Illinois offers free help for older adults during Medicare open enrollment - whig

    The Illinois Department on Aging is offering free assistance for older adults seeking to change their Medicare coverage.

    Full story at whig.com ↗

  2. Trunk-or-Treats and Halloween events happening across central Illinois

    Trunk-or-treats and Halloween events are being held across central Illinois.

    Full story at newschannel20.com ↗

  3. Mattoon sports complex drives economic growth on city’s east side

    The east side of Mattoon, Illinois, has seen significant economic growth due to the construction of Emerald Acres Sports Connection, a sports complex that opened in December 2024.

    Full story at wandtv.com ↗

  4. Boil order issued for east Moultrie County

    The Moultrie County Rural Public Water District has issued a boil order for county road areas east of Allenville, Illinois.

    Full story at wandtv.com ↗

  5. Keeping the community caffeinated, connected at Milk & Honey Coffee House

    Milk & Honey Coffee House, owned by Shelby McDowell, is located in Mattoon, Illinois, and a second location is currently being renovated in Charleston.

    Full story at wcia.com ↗

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