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NEW BILL PAYMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE

3/6/2026

New Bill Payment Options Available

We are pleased to announce that customers can now pay their bill online with a debit/credit card or by e-check by visiting our website at www.athensil.com, or by calling 217-636-8429 and selecting Option #1 to make a payment.

To use the online or phone payment system, customers will need their new account number.

You can obtain your new account number in one of the following ways:

  • Call the office at 217-636-8429, and staff will assist you, or
  • Convert your old account number using the following method.

How to convert your old account number:

  1. Take your old account number.
  2. Drop the first zero.
  3. Add two zeros at the end.

Example:
Old Account Number: 01-23456-00
New Account Number: 1234560000

Customers who are currently signed up to have their bill automatically withdrawn from a checking or savings account do not need to take any action.

Customers may also continue to pay by check or cash at City Hall or at Alliance Community Bank – Athens Branch only.

If you have any questions, please contact the office at 217-636-8429.