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UPDATE: Water Main Break
1/5/2018
Due to a major water main break in the City of Athens, in which crews are currently attempting to isolate the problem, the following emergency measures are being implemented:
Water towers will be...
Water Main Break
1/5/2018
Due to a water main break on the corner of West Street and Hargrave Street overnight, Hargrave Street is very icy. Please be extremely cautious in the area.
Crews are attempting to isolate the...
Invitation to Bid for Farm Lease
12/13/2017
INVITATION TO BID
CASH RENT LEASE
The City of Athens will accept bids for cash rent for farm ground located in Menard County at a City- owned location for a three-year period beginning on...
Public Safety Announcement
11/17/2017
To promote the safety and welfare of our citizens and guests to our community attending the semi-final football play-off game Saturday, November 18, 2017, the Athens Police Department will be...
Notice of Public Sale
11/16/2017
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF ATHENS
Notice is hereby given that on Monday December 4, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. the City of Athens, of Menard County, Illinois (hereinafter...
Job Opening-Utility Billing Clerk
10/10/2017
The City of Athens is hiring for the open Utility Billing Clerk position:
The position is full-time, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Applications can be picked up at City Hall...
Oil & Chip for City Streets
9/27/2017
Please click the link below to see the current oil and chip schedule and street closure listings:
https://www.municipalimpact.com/documents/75/SKM_C224e17092709480.pdf
Public Notice
9/27/2017
PUBLIC NOTICE
The City of Athens is accepting “Sealed Bids” for the sale of a 2012 Ford F150 VIN# 1FTFW1EF4CKE38220, police squad truck. The truck is a Four wheel drive crew cab equipped with...
Hydrant Flushing
9/6/2017
Athens Pharmacy
8/8/2017
Come on out to the Athens Pharmacy located at 202 N. West Street this Saturday, August 12, for their grand opening!
From 1PM to 3PM there will be live music, door prizes, cake, ice cream, and...
City of Athens Ordinances
7/25/2017
The Athens Illinois City Code is now available online! Visit the link here to view all current city codes.
Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Athens Area Food Pantry
7/21/2017
The Athens Area Food Pantry will be breaking ground on their new facility on Saturday July 22nd and community attendance is welcomed! There will be a short ceremony beginning at 10 AM.
The...
Job Opening
6/15/2017
The City of Athens is currently seeking a Full-time Class A Water Operator.
Applicants must possess a Class A license through the Illinois EPA and must have experience operating a Class A Water...
City Hall Closures
5/16/2017
City Hall, including the Water Department, will be CLOSED on Thursday, May 18 and Friday, May 19. The office employees will be attending an Illinois Rural Water Conference during this time and...
Employment Opportunity
5/16/2017
The City of Athens is currently seeking applicants for the position of Water Plant Operator.
Applicants must possess a State of Illinois Class A Water Operator License. They also must have...
