2024-2025 Resource & Relocation Guide Illinois
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3 Welcome Welcome Newcomer Information Help Hotlines Health & Hospitals Local Education Entertainment & Fun Coles County Map Charleston City Map Home Buyer Information Buyers Mistakes How Much Can You Afford? Tips to Selling Your Home Packing Tips Moving Checklist Homefinder Notepad CONTENTS Sales Coordinator: Christy Elam Ad Designer: Jeremy Newell Book Designer: Asha Bohannon Visit Us At: www.skylinepub.net In association with Published By: 5 6-7 8 9 11 12-13 14-15 16-17 18-19 21 23 24-25 26 27 28
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5 to the Welcome Neighborhood This Resource & Relocation Guide provides you with the essential information you may need in an easy to follow format so that your move or visit to the area goes smoothly. We provide telephone numbers and websites for the people and agencies that can assist with relocating your home or business. Although every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, calling ahead before attending a listed event or business is recommended. How to Use This Guide Welcome Online Resources: www.colesco.illinois.gov | www.charlestonillinois.org www.mattoon.illinois.gov | www.exploremattoon.org Coles County is located in the state of Illinois. The county seat is the city of Charleston while the largest city is Mattoon. Coles County was organized in December, 1830, from parts of Clark and Edgar counties. The county was named after the second governor of Illinois, Edward Coles who served from 1822 to 1826. Coles County is a part of the Charleston-Mattoon, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area. There is plenty to see and do here in the Coles County Area. Find some family fun activities, outdoor adventure or do some relaxing with friends. Come explore the outdoors, do some hiking or biking, go fishing, boating, golfing or attend an outdoor event. Come grab a bite to eat or do some shopping, enjoy a live theatre show or explore the historical landmarks around the area. No matter what kind of adventure you’re looking for, you’re sure to find something here in beautiful Coles County!
6 Newcomer Information Newcomer Info Post Offices US Post Office 103 W. Ashmore St. Ashmore, IL (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 667 Windsor Rd. Charleston, IL (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 407 Elm St. Humboldt, IL (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 513 Main St. Lerna, IL (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 120 N. 15th St. Mattoon, IL (800) 275-8777 US Post Office 4 Pike St. Oakland, IL (800) 275-8777 Area Utilities Charleston Public Works (217) 348-0824 Humboldt Water Department (217) 856-2205 Mattoon Water Department (217) 235-5483 Ameren (800) 755-5000 Coles-Moultrie Electric Co. (217) 235-0341 AT&T (800) 288-2020 Mediacom (855) 633-4226 Verizon (800) 922-0204 Coles County Courthouse 651 Jackson Ave. Charleston, IL (217) 348-0501
7 Newcomer Info Coles County Sheriff 701 7th St. Charleston, IL (217) 348-7332 Charleston Police 614 6th St. Charleston, IL (217) 348-5221 Eastern Illinois University Police 600 Lincoln Ave. Charleston, IL (217) 581-3213 Mattoon Police 1710 Wabash Ave. Mattoon, IL (217) 235-5451 DIAL 911 Police Departments Fire Departments Ashmore Fire 202 S Illinois S. Ashmore, IL (217) 349-8433 Charleston Fire #1 404 10th St. Charleston, IL (217) 345-2132 Charleston Fire #2 1510 A St. Charleston, IL (217) 345-2133 Humboldt Fire 400 Commercial St. Humboldt, IL (217) 856-2214 Lincoln Fire 7547 Old State Rd. Mattoon, IL (217) 234-4838 Mattoon Fire #1 1812 Prairie Ave. Mattoon, IL (217) 235-0931 Mattoon Fire #3 2700 Marshall Mattoon, IL (217) 235-0933
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9 Having good health overall is a major key to a long and healthy life. Finding ways to take care of your health can aid in recovery and help you feel better daily. Get routine check-ups and visit your doctor when you're not feeling well. Sometimes, it is hard to tell whether not feeling well is due to a side-effect of medicine, a symptom of a health disorder or any other different health problem. Talk to your doctor or other health care specialist for any other questions or information. Excellent health care… Close to home. Health Coles County Public Health 825 18th St. Charleston, IL (217) 348-0530 Carle Convenient Care - Mattoon on Hurst 2512 Hurst Dr. Mattoon, IL (217) 258-5900 Horizon Health Oakland Clinic 5 S. Walnut St. Oakland, IL (217) 346-2353 HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care 101 Coles Centre Dr. Mattoon, IL (217) 234-5110 Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center 1000 Health Center Dr. Mattoon, IL (217) 258-2525 SBL Charleston Family Practice 116 W. Buchanan Ave. Charleston, IL (217) 345-7700 SBL Family Medical Center 200 Richmond Ave. E. Mattoon, IL (217) 345-7700 SBL Walk-In Clinic - Charleston 2040 Lincoln Ave. Charleston, IL (217) 345-2030 SBL Walk-In Clinic - Mattoon 200 Dettro Dr. Mattoon, IL (217) 238-3000 SIHF Healthcare Clinic 911 Remington Rd., Suite B Mattoon, IL (217) 234-3091 Area Health & Hospitals
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Education is a very vital tool that is used in the contemporary world to succeed. It is important because it is used to mitigate most of the challenges faced in life. The knowledge that is attained through education helps open doors to a lot of opportunities for better prospects in career growth. Getting a head start in education can help you succeed in many aspects of your life and help you grow to your full potential. Where Learning Begins Education 11 Local School Districts Area Colleges & Universities Arcola CUSD 306 (217) 268-4963 Arthur CUSD 305 (217) 543-2511 Casey-Westfield CUSD 4C (217) 932-2184 Charleston CUSD 1 (217) 639-1000 Kansas CUSD 3 (217) 948-5174 Mattoon CUSD 2 (217) 238-8850 Neoga CUSD 3 (217) 895-2201 Oakland CUSD 5 (217) 346-2555 Sullivan CUSD 300 (217) 728-8341 Eastern Illinois University 600 Lincoln Ave. Charleston, IL (217) 581-5000 Lake Land College 5001 Lake Land Blvd. Mattoon, IL (217) 234-5253 Lakeview College of Nursing Charleston 580 W. Lincoln Ave. Charleston, IL (217) 709-0920
12 From the simple pleasures to a variety of other fun choices there is always something to entertain just about anyone in the Coles County and Charleston Area. The area offers many beautiful views and a variety of art, music and theater, as well as other endless possibilites such as shopping, relaxing and more. No matter what activities you favor, you're sure to find it here! Wander. Explore. Discover. Aikman Wildlife Adventure 125 N. County Rd. 425 E. Arcola, IL (217) 268-3500 AMC CLASSIC Mattoon 10 2509 Hurst Dr. Mattoon, IL (217) 234-8900 Ashmore Estates 22645 E. County Rd. 1050 N. Ashmore, IL (217) 512-9499 Bent Tree Golf Course 14618 E. County Rd. 400 N. Charleston, IL (217) 348-1611 Cameo Vineyards 400 Mill Rd. Greenup, IL (217) 923-9963 Charleston Alley Theatre 718 Monroe Ave. Charleston, IL (217) 345-2287 Charleston Carnegie Library 712 6thSt. Charleston, IL (217) 345-4913 Charleston Speedway RR 16 Charleston, IL (217) 345-2929 Coles County Modified Midget Racing 10743 E. County Rd. 900 N. Mattoon, IL (217) 348-8035 Coles County Dragway USA 4700 W. State St. Charleston, IL (217) 345-7777 Coles County Historical Society 1718 Broadway Ave. Mattoon, IL (217) 235-6744 Cross County Mall 700 Broadway Ave. E. Mattoon, IL (217) 258-8513 Doudna Fine Arts Center 7th St. & Hayes St. Charleston, IL (217) 581-2917 Douglas-Hart Nature Center 2204 Dewitt Ave. E. Mattoon, IL (217) 235-4644 Downtown Square 7th & Jackson Ave. Charleston, IL (217) 348-0430 Dudley House Museum 895 7th St. Charleston, IL (217) 345-2934 Five Mile House IL Highway 130 Charleston, IL (217) 348-0430 Fox Ridge State Park 18175 State Park Rd. Charleston, IL (217) 345-6416 Entertainment & Fun
13 Fun Place - Charleston 1500 Madison Ave. Charleston, IL (217) 208-1499 Greenwood School Museum at Eastern Illinois University 800 Hayes Ave. Charleston, IL (217) 345-2934 KAZ Amusements & Entertainment 1504 Madison Ave. Charleston, IL (217) 232-1268 Lake Charleston IL Highway 130 Charleston, IL (217) 345-6897 Lantz Arena 2150 4th St. Charleston, IL (217) 581-2106 Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum 416 W. Madison Ave. Charleston, IL (217) 348-0430 Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site 402 S. Lincoln Highway Rd. Lerna, IL (217) 345-1845 Lincoln Prairie Grass Trail 5th St. & Railroad Ave. Charleston, IL (217) 345-6897 Lytle Park 500 32nd St. Mattoon, IL (217) 234-2464 Mattoon Peterson Park 500 Broadway Ave. Mattoon, IL (217) 234-3611 Meadowview Golf Course 6489 Meadowview Ln. Mattoon, IL (217) 258-7888 Moore Home State Historic Site 400 Lincoln Hwy. Rd. Lerna, IL (217) 345-6489 Morton Park 1215 Division St. Charleston, IL (217) 345-4812 Rotary Community Aquatic Center 920 17th St. Charleston, IL (217) 345-3233 Tarble Arts Center 2010 9th St. Charleston, IL (217) 581-2787 Walnut Point State Park 2331 E. County Rd 370 N. Oakland, IL (217) 346-3336 World's Largest Lincoln Statue 9699 County Rd. 2000 E. Ashmore, IL World's Largest Rocking Chair 110 E. Main St. Casey, IL (800) 650-7834 World's Largest Wind Chime 109 E. Main St. Casey, IL (800) 650-7834 For more information and additional listings please visit us as: www.charlestontourism.org Entertainment & Fun
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