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City Wide Clean Up Date Set
7/15/2025
The City of Athens has set the date for the City Wide Clean Up for September 15-19, 2025.
Employment Opportunities
7/15/2025
The City of Athens has 2 employment opportunities available. 1 Full Time Street Laborer position and 1 PT Office Assistant. Click the links below to see details.
.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 Tournament.
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.
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.
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 June 2025 meter read. This rate does not apply to delivery or other charges.
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.
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:
Corrected - 2025 Recycle Pickup Schedule
1/3/2025
Please click the link below for the pickup dates for recycling in 2025 through March.
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