Mattoon is a city in Coles County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 16,334.
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Body cam footage released of wanted man who died by suicide after Mattoon police encounter
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NewsFEB 13, 2026
Police: Wanted man dies by suicide after encounter with Mattoon officers
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NewsJAN 06, 2026
Mattoon woman pleads guilty to financially exploiting older adult
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