RBD News – On the afternoon of June 20th, 2019, Mattoon Fire was alerted to a possible structure fire on Rt. 45 at the Motel 6. Upon arrival, FD confirmed a working fire. Charleston Fire, Lincoln Fire ...

MATTOON, Ill. (WCIA) — The U.S. Grant Motel in Mattoon has sat vacant for nearly two decades. The dilapidated building changed ownership back in 2018 — and now, demolition is underway. “We’re just ...

MATTOON — The ongoing demolition of the long vacant U.S. Grant Motel will make room for The Castle bar next door to expand its parking lot and create an outdoor venue on its grounds.

MATTOON - The Mattoon code enforcement office has ordered the evacuation of some rooms in the U.S. Grant Motel due to unsafe heating sources. Boilers have been inoperable for some time in the motel in ...