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.5K Fun Run/Walk & Wiffle Ball Tournament
6/17/2025
The City of Athens is thrilled to invite community members of all ages to join in the fun on Saturday, July 5, 2025, as part of this year’s Athens Freedom Festival! Two featured events promise a great day of laughter, friendly competition, and community spirit — a .5K Fun Run/Walk and a Wiffle Ball...
Solicitors
6/9/2025
SOLICITORS
It’s that time of year again when solicitors are out and about selling. Just wanted to remind everyone of the ordinance that was passed by the Athens City Council on 09/09/2024 regarding rules for solicitors:
The Ordinance pertains to people going door to door and soliciting. ...
2024 Water Quality Report Now Available
5/30/2025
The 2024 Water Quality Report is now available for viewing on our website, www.athensil.com, or by clicking the attached link.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12c44uKUniGNnD63R5AuF6rYsGS4ptuDT/view?usp=sharing
City of Athens Welcomes Officer Weiters
5/23/2025
The City of Athens is proud to announce the addition of a new member to its dedicated law enforcement team. Officer Carter Weiters has officially joined the Athens Police Department, bringing with him a strong commitment to public service and community safety.
Officer Weiters comes to Athens...
Hydrant Flushing
5/23/2025
The City of Athens Water Department will begin its annual fire hydrant flushing program on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. This routine maintenance is scheduled to continue for several weeks.
Hydrant flushing is an essential part of maintaining the City’s water system. It ensures hydrants are...
Athens Municipal Library Turns 50!!!!
5/12/2025
Athens Municipal Library is celebrating 50 years! Help them celebrate their 50th birthday in style, consider getting a membership or just donating to a great cause. And don't forget to check out all the fun events they have planned this summer!
Cross Contamination Survey
4/23/2025
The City of Athens is currently distributing Cross Contamination Surveys, which must be completed and returned no later than June 15, 2025. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) requires this survey every two years as part of state regulations to help protect our public water supply.
...
Municipal Aggregation
4/17/2025
The City of Athens was able to lock in a fixed rate of electric supply for all residential and small commercial (less than 15,000 kWh annual usage) Ameren accounts on 03/26/2025. The fixed all-in rate is $0.10899/kWh, with Constellation Energy. This rate is locked in for 12 months starting with the...
City Wide Garage Sale Dates Set
3/20/2025
City Wide Garage Sales will be held Friday June 13th and Saturday June 14th.
Brush Pick Up Starts 03/31/25
3/17/2025
Brush pick-up is set to start March 31, 2025, and run through October 2025 (weather permitting). Click the link below for a printable schedule.
A few reminders:
- ...
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ENTRY - LEVEL POLICE OFFICER
1/8/2025
The City of Athens is now accepting applications for an entry-level police officer. For additional information please click the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IDE7OKH9KZB4GU3kCmhcvwBf1eyEcH83/view?usp=sharing
To complete an application please click the link below to print off...
Corrected - 2025 Recycle Pickup Schedule
1/3/2025
Please click the link below for the pickup dates for recycling in 2025 through March.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qDaGqGyoNY2_5PsGUboYtL3PGVgTf7M_/view?usp=sharing
2025 City of Athens Council Meeting Dates
12/10/2024
The 2025 City of Athens Council will meet on the following dates. Unless otherwise noted, meetings will be held at City Hall, 210 Dottie Bednarko Dr, at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Monday, January 13, 2025
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025
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Christmas Tree Pick Up
12/4/2024
The City of Athens will pick up Christmas trees on January 13, 2025. Please note no artificial trees will be accepted.
BID PACKET FOR CITY WIDE TREE TRIMMING
11/13/2024
City of Athens is currently accepting bids for City Wide Tree Trimming within the corporate city limits. For more information please see the attached link.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AimVV4UvtwGJL2RWw8pS5jBevtneLJPU/view?usp=sharing
BID PACKET FOR SOLID WASTE REMOVAL & DISPOSAL
11/13/2024
The City of Athens is accepting bids for Solid Waste Removal and Disposal. See the attached link for details
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uTkrEbIZOSWYK484mydANW0SyM2J9l4R/view?usp=sharing
Committee Meeting 11/07/2024 rescheduled
10/28/2024
The Committee Meeting scheduled for Thursday 11/07/24 has been rescheduled for Tuesday 11/12/2024 at 6:00 pm.
Trick Or Treat Hours Set
10/4/2024
The hours for trick or treat for the City of Athens will be Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 4:30-7:30 pm.
Please remember to leave your porch light off if you don't wish to participate!
Thank you and everyone please stay safe!
NEW ORDINANCE REGARDING SOLICITORS
9/10/2024
The city council approved Ordinance #04-2024 - ORDINANCE CREATING 2-3 OF THE ATHENS CITY CODE "SOLICITORS", September 9, 2024.
The Ordinance pertains to persons going door to door and soliciting. Please review the following information about our solicitation guidelines and some suggestions...
EXAMPLE OF NEW SOLICITOR BADGE/PERMIT
9/10/2024
To see a sample of the new solicitors badge/permit, that all solicitors must display while going door-to-door click the link belowhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/15l1Oyih4XGmW6AEwFmSI82djdcm2IEY5/view?usp=sharing
OIL & CHIPPING OF ROADS STARTING MONDAY 09/09/2024
9/4/2024
The City of Athens will be oiling & chipping roads starting on Monday 09/09/24. Please see the list of roads that are scheduled and the reminders to help this process run smoothly.
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XrKQrDrxmkcvgAdwm4sMYs9fgKzrfQbu/view?usp=sharing Remove all cars from the...
CORRECTION -- A-Team Citywide Clean-Up
8/21/2024
A-Team Disposal will be conducting their city-wide clean-up from September 16-20. Please have your items on the curb out front of the house, not in the alley (items left in the alley will not be picked up). Please ensure any loose items are boxed or bagged for easier pickup.
If putting out...
FLU SHOT CLINIC
8/20/2024
Sangamon County Department of Public Health will host a flu shot clinic at Athens City Hall on October 2nd, 10-11 am. See the attached link for details.https://drive.google.com/file/d/10PTNS_2gB5_lH82G6hduC140kU3SK02k/view?usp=sharing
ELECTION PETITIONS AVAILABLE
8/19/2024
The City of Athens will have the following offices to be elected in the April 1, 2025 Consolidated Elections:
Mayor - 4-year term
Ward 1 Alderman - 4-year term
Ward 2 Alderman - 4-year term
Ward 3 Alderman - 4-year term
Ward 3 Alderman, Unexpired term - 2-year term
Treasurer - 4-year term
...
ATHENS FAMILY FIREWORKS CELEBRATION
7/6/2024
The City of Athens will be hosting it's 4th of July Fireworks Celebration on July 6th, 2024 at Athens Community Park.
The fun begins at 4:00 pm with a bike parade. Bring your kids, family, friends, and pets and show your 4th of July spirit. Click the link below for more information.
DUPLICATE WATER BILLS
7/5/2024
Some of you are concerned that you received another water bill. We were to send out bills with the link to our water quality report, as per IEPA guidelines, when the original bills were mailed we failed to put the link on the bill. So we had to reprint the bills and include the...
A-Team City Wide Clean Up Date Set
6/10/2024
The City Wide Clean up has been set for September 16-20, 2024.
This is for residents within city limits that have A-Team Disposal garbage service.
Hydrant Flushing
6/6/2024
The City Public Works Department has started flushing hydrants. Please note that you may experience low water pressure during these times. This will be an ongoing project throughout the summer.
Thank you.
NOTICE FOR ALL ACH CUSTOMERS
5/17/2024
We wanted to inform our customers who are currently signed up for ACH payments that are automatically withdrawn from their checking or savings account, payments will be taken out on the 20th of this month rather than the 15th. Please note that late charges will not be issued for those ACH...
Invitation to Bid
4/24/2024
The City of Athens will be accepting bids for lawn maintenance of the West Cemetery. Lawn maintenance will consist of mowing and trimming on a weekly basis during the growing season and branch pick-up before mowing. Sealed bids will be opened on May 8, 2024, at 6:30 pm at the Athens...
Water Rate Increase Effective 05/01/24
4/10/2024
The Athens City Council voted Monday 04/08/2024 in a regular council meeting to raise water and sewer rates for the users of the City of Athens Water District by passing Ordinance #03-2024. Due to rising costs, and system maintenance that must be done to maintain a safe and proper working...
Update regarding meeting regarding possible changes to the Springfield Processing and Distribution Center
3/28/2024
Below is a link for the fact sheet from USPS that was obtained by Mayor Chris Reichert when he attended the meeting for the possible closing of the Springfield Processing and Distribution Center. Earlier this month we provided you with the Union’s fact sheet and thought it only fair to...
City Hall Closed Friday 03/29/24
3/28/2024
City Hall will be closed Friday 03/29/24 in observance of the Good Friday Holiday.
We will resume normal business hours on Monday, April 1, 2024.
Brush Pick Up to start 04/01/24
3/18/2024
The City of Athens will start Brush Pick Up on 04/01/24 for residents inside City Limits.
- Must be within Athens City Limits
- All grass clippings, leaves, weeds, mulch, or anything smaller than 1" in diameter must be placed in brown paper bags. (Garbage bags will not be picked up)
- Please do not...
Recycle Schedule
2/15/2024
Thursday Recycle Schedule 2024
January 4
January 18
February 1
February 15
February 29
March 14
March 28
April 11
April 25
May 9
May 23
June 6
June 20
July 4 - we will pick up this day
July 18
August 1
August 15
August 29
September 12
September 26
October 10
October 24
...
Scam Calls
2/6/2024
Attention Customers,
We have been notified by several of our customers lately that calls have been coming in about Ameren accounts. We have been told that the callers claim to be contractors or representatives of Ameren and they need to discuss your accounts. Ameren does not use...
EPA LEAD LINE SURVEY REMINDER
12/20/2023
Just a reminder to complete the EPA Lead Line Survey form that was mailed to you. If you have already completed, thank you. If you need assistance or you have questions please give us a call. 217-636-8429.
Proclamation
12/20/2023
Mayor Chris Reichert presented the 2023 Athens High School Football team, coaches, cheerleaders, and band members with a proclamation for their achievement of being the 2023 IHSA Class 2A Runner-Up for football.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l4LmmxIY5lmO6X1U7S8QpjpqFy1w9IX2/view?usp=sharing
City-Wide Christmas Tree Lighting
11/21/2023
Join us on Sunday 12/03/2023 at the Athens Library to light up the holiday season. Festivities begin at 4:15 pm
Check out the link for details
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fLDGsWlxV7TjqzDr2LBm4zIjgmbd-h0U/view?usp=drive_link
2023 HOLIDAY RECYCLE & TRASH SCHEDULE
11/15/2023
A-Team Disposal Pick-Up Dates for the 2023 Holiday Season
Week of November 20-24
Garbage Pick Up - Tuesday, Nov. 21st
Recycle Pick-up - Wednesday, Nov. 22nd
Week of December 25-29
Garbage Pick Up - Will be Tuesday 12/26 and 12/27 Please set garbage out as normal and it will be...
Park Restrooms to close 11/01/2023
10/24/2023
The park restrooms located on the side of City Hall will be locked as of 11/01/2023 for the winter. If you will be having a special event in one of the pavilions, please call and let us know and we will make sure they will be unlocked for your event.
Halloween Trick-or-Treating Hours
10/11/2023
The City of Athens announced Halloween trick-or-treating hours for the city. Trick-or-treating will be from 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.
Residents who wish to greet trick-or-treaters may do so by turning on their porch lights. Homes without their porch lights on...
ATTN: BUSINESS OWNERS
9/20/2023
We are in the process of updating our website to help promote our local businesses! If you would like to add your business to our page, please email the following information to mbrumm@athensil.gov. or Call
Business Name:
Address:
Phone:
Hours of Operation:
1 to 3 sentences description of...
ANNEXATION UPDATE
8/21/2023
Annexation Update
Neighbors,
The City of Athens was extremely pleased with the citizen turnout at our first public meeting to discuss the annexation of areas surrounding the city. Many well thought out questions were posed, and citizens seemed open-minded to the discussion. Since that...
CITY WIDE CLEAN UP AUGUST 7-11
8/1/2023
A-Team Disposal will be conducting their city-wide clean-up from August 7-11. Please have your items on the curb out front of the house, not in the alley (items left in the alley will not be picked up). Please make sure any little loose items are boxed or bagged for easier pickup.
If putting...
Lead Line Replacement
7/27/2023
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency recently revised the lead and copper rule for community drinking water, requiring municipalities to gather and update water service line material information for all structures connected to the distribution system.
As you can imagine this is a major...
Oil/Chipping to begin July 18th
7/12/2023
ATTENTION
Starting Tuesday, July 18th (weather permitting) they will be oiling/chipping the roads.
We ask that you do not park on the side of the street while this is occurring. Once the oil and chipping have been completed you can return to parking on the street as usual.
Thank you for your...
Annexation Discussion Meeting
6/20/2023
https://clients.municipalimpact.com/documents/75/Annexation_Letter.pdf
A-Team City Contract Clean Up
6/14/2023
The A-Team garbage disposal will conduct the city-wide clean up the week of August 7th-11th for those customers who are contracted with the city. A list of acceptable items will be posted at a later date.
July 4th Garbage Pick Up
6/12/2023
A-Team Disposal will be running their regular Tuesday pick up on July 4th.
Thanks!
Brush Pick Up
5/25/2023
Reminder for those that are inside the city limits and receive brush pick up:
All grass clippings, leaves, weeds, mulch etc. must be in a lawn bag.
Please do not place your brush pile in the ditch as it obstructs the water flow when it rains.
The city allows one brush pile that does not exceed...
City Wide Garage Sales
4/11/2023
The city wide garage sales will be on June 16th & 17th.
Friday, 4pm-8pm
Saturday, 8am - Noon
2023 Brush Pick Up Dates
3/6/2023
ACH Payments
2/6/2023
The City of Athens is pleased to announce we will commence accepting Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments for water/sewer/garbage bills beginning in March 2023.
ACH payments allow you to pay your bill electronically utilizing your checking account. There will be NO FEE added to use this new...
Garbage Contract
1/30/2023
If you opted out of the A-Team garbage contract with the city last year and would like the opportunity to opt-in, please give us a call at 217-636-8429. The monthly fee is 17.50 and will be added on to your water bill. Pick up is every Tuesday. They also offer recycling at no extra charge and it is...