Tag: Bagelfest

A sign from a vendor reads "We are NOT using Mattoon Water or Ice! We are using an alternative water and ice source to ensure the safety and cleanliness of our customers."

Nearly one year after Mattoon’s water crisis, the city has seen no signs of algal blooms returning

Algal blooms overwhelmed Mattoon’s water system in July 2025, leading to five days of do not drink orders.

With water from out of town, the Mattoon Bagelfest is underway

Organizers for the annual festival trucked in water from outside sources as Mattoon’s water supply remains under a do not drink order due to an algal bloom.