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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.