
April 11, 2026
Mattoon ranked 28th highest in Illinois for the largest per-household police and fire pension debt, which stood at $18,324 in fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.
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March 27, 2026
In fiscal year 2024, the Mattoon Police Pension Fund held the 72nd position among the state’s most underfunded pension systems, securing just 47.4% funding for its retirement obligations, according to Illinois Department of Insurance data.
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