The Village of Matteson is a thriving community that is conveniently located off I-57, just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago. Home to nearly 20,000 residents, hundreds of businesses and the close proximity of two major hospitals, Matteson offers the best of suburban living. Matteson features a culturally diverse residential population, a growing business area with a vast amount of shopping centers, award-winning schools, surrounding universities, a state-of-the-art community center and exceptional Village services.
Matteson thrives for many reasons, and the local government plays a major role in keeping Matteson running smoothly. A Village President, Village Clerk and six Trustees create the governing body. All eight positions are elected at large to staggered four-year terms. The Village Administrator runs the day-to-day operations.