Welcome Charleston is downstate Illinois’ biggest secret. It offers world class arts and culture through top-rated Eastern Illinois University. Superior schools, parks & recreation in a friendly historic setting, as well a vibrant downtown and pulsating main street, are available. Charleston gives you the best of rural living in a friendly tight-knit community. Home Departments▼ City Officials▼ Boards/Commissions▼ Demographics ► I Want to ...? ► Lake Charleston Charleston Calendar of Events Site Map ► Information Selecteer een taal▼ City Hall Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding Holidays) 217-345-2484 > If you need help now with breaks in water mains, missing manhole covers, sewer backups, etc. After Hours and on weekends, please call 217-345-2977. Information Christmas in the Heart of Charleston Saturday, Dec 4th Join us for a Pre-COVID style Christmas in the Heart of Charleston! Read more... Public Work Surplus Item Bids till December 3 Monday, November 22, 2021 at 2:25 PM The City of Charleston is accepting bids for the purchase of surplus equipment. Bids will be received by the City until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 3, 2021. Read more... Coles County Recycling Guidelines Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 2:35 PM Take a look at the Recycling Guidelines. For more details, please contact Coles County Regional Planning at 217-348-0521. #IllinoisRecycles Read more... Water Service for EIU Students & New Residents! To sign up for Water Service, click here. To disconnect your water service, click here. Read more... Illinois COVID-19 Awareness Dashboard Monday, May 18, 2020 at 4:20 PM Courtesy of Western Illinois University GIS Center Read more... Read more... Printer-friendly Version Quick Links City Hall Calendar Contact Us City Directory Adjudication Process Agendas & Minutes Agendas, Packets, & Videos for City Council and BZAP Online Payments Water Department FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Employment Opportunities Parks & Recreation Charleston Tourism Public Library Electric Aggregation Community Relations Historic Preservation Charleston Chamber Charleston Schools Eastern Illinois University Coles Together Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital 520 Jackson Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920 ~ Phone 217-345-5650 ~ TTY 217-345-7517 ~ Fax 217-345-7554 ~ cityhall@co.coles.il.us