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Emergency Assistance Programs
3/26/2020
Information on the three programs can be found on the DCEO website here. The three programs are as follows:
Shelter-In_Place
3/20/2020
Governor Issues Shelter-in-Place Order
Effective 3/21/20 at 5:00pm until April 7, 2020, Governor Pritzker has issued a statewide “Shelter in Place” order. Shelter in Place means finding a safe place indoors and staying there unless you need to leave for critical services or supplies. The City of Athens offers the following tips to get through the Shelter in Place order:
City Hall Closed To Public
3/16/2020
Until further notice, the Athens City Hall is closed to the public, All City services remain operational, Water payments should be placed in the drop box on the circle drive or make payments online or by phone.
*NEW* Internet Purchase Exchange Location in Athens!
8/15/2018
The Athens Municipal Library parking lot is now an internet purchase exchange location.
Notice of Public Sale
7/11/2018
Please click the link below to see the current property that the City of Athens is accepting bids for:
Water & Sewer Policies
5/4/2018
After some recent questions that have been raised, we have revised our Water and Sewer Rates and Policies page to include a copy of our current rates and policies for our department. Please click the link below to read a listing of our current policies and contact our office at 217-636-8429 with any questions.
Water/Sewer E-billing
3/13/2018
The City of Athens Water/Sewer Department is now offering e-billing services!