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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.
Boil Order Lifted
3/12/2024
On 03/12/24 the boil order for the Athens Water District has been lifted.
BOIL ORDER UPDATE 03/08/24
3/8/2024
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.
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
2023 HOLIDAY RECYCLE & TRASH SCHEDULE
11/15/2023
A-Team Disposal Pick-Up Dates for the 2023 Holiday Season
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.
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
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.