Mayor’s Message – May 10, 2024

Jim Moran • May 10, 2024

Good afternoon, Antioch!

First of all, I want to wish mothers everywhere a very happy and special Mother’s Day weekend! Remember, Downtown Antioch is the best place for Mom this weekend! The local businesses of Antioch have everything you need for Mom! Flowers, chocolate, gifts, brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, coffee, wine, and wine , and much, much, much more!
Happy Professional Municipal Clerks Week to Antioch Village Clerk, Lori Romine and Antioch Deputy Village Clerk, Cheryl Mateja! Both Lori and Cheryl play an integral role in the operations of our local government, providing essential support and making sure that our meetings and records are well-organized and accessible to the public. They do a great job! Happy Professional Municipal Clerks Week!

Congratulations, Fischer Paper Products!   Yesterday, Lake County Partners honored Fischer Paper with its 2024 Lake County Community Investment Award.  The award highlighted Fischer’s commitment to investing in workforce development initiatives.  Fischer Paper has called Antioch home for over 50 years!  In that time, they’ve become a leader in their industry, providing paper products to the restaurant industry.  It’s fun to see their products in restaurants across the county!  Congratulations Josh Fischer and your entire team at Fischer Paper Products on this well-deserved award!  For more information about the award and Fischer Paper, visit:  https://www.lakecountypartners.com/pioneering-packaging-excellence-in-lake-county-illinois/?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9dQB1gTXmzLcmLqF4p1rGMDQZt24APbMB3mdylttCeq-Ls–Ad5psGkwuiq6ntWnCMWpd1KeCfGoqeNQLisoy7zuL4ww3xNWQIUeF8zUuQJF-2K6c&_hsmi=306368939&utm_content=306368939&utm_source=hs_email&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3dJAUQqbSALCHQxfEIh6yodb7uk2csgFflLV1Z2SLOiamfuFhf-woKQGI_aem_AStpS3Dyy3WWN3U-CNnbISnoAtBngZuTamHrxEj3GhtoNlLcsk9B_4sRW0eL-uxDB4Tqf5iQqSwMoqySMjOY9_Kh

Next Friday, join the men and women of the Antioch Police Department for the annual Cop on a Rooftop fundraising event at the Antioch Dunkin’.  The event starts at 5 a.m. at the Antioch Dunkin’ (442 Orchard Street) and runs through 12 Noon.  Money raised will go towards the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics   You can stop by, donate, and buy merchandise (shirts and coffee mugs), all of which will go toward the fundraising goal.  More information:    https://www.facebook.com/events/458682436603704/

A week from this Sunday, the popular Antioch Food Truck FEASTival returns to Toft!  The Village will host a total of four Food Truck FEASTivals this summer!  To kick things off, next Sunday, May 19 th , we’ll have at least ten food trucks and live music (weather permitting) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Other Food Truck FEASTivals are scheduled for June 23rd, July 14th, and August 25th.  More info:  https://fb.me/e/5gpCa4yIl

Can you believe it’s almost time for the 2024 Antioch Summer Wine Walk?!  Tickets have already gone on sale NOW, but as always, they going fast!  The Village of Antioch 2024 Summer Wine Walk is Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 12 Noon – 4 p.m.   Tickets are available here:  https://secure.rec1.com/IL/village-of-antioch/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTI5ODA1OTg=

And right after the Wine Walk, the It’s Thursday summer concert series kicks off in a big way on June 13 th !  Country Music Star Chris Cagle will help us open up this year’s summer concerts at the bandshell.  New this year – the opportunity to purchase VIP tickets!  The village is selling a limited number of VIP tickets for an area right in front of the stage.  Proceeds from the ticket sales will go toward helping fund the construction of Antioch’s Veteran’s Memorial.  Tickets are only $50 each and can be purchased here:  https://secure.rec1.com/IL/village-of-antioch/catalog?filter=c2VhcmNoPTMwNzg5NTU=

I hope you have a great weekend!  I hope to see you around town!  Remember to eat and shop local!

Scott J. Gartner

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Upcoming Village Events:

May 11, 2024, 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.:  Antioch Parks Department Mother/Daughter Bingo

May 19, 2024, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.:  Village of Antioch Food Truck FEASTival along Toft Avenue

June 8, 2024, 12 noon – 4 p..m.:  2024 Antioch Summer Wine Walk in downtown Antioch

June 13, 2024, It’s Thursday summer concert series kickoff concert with US99 and Chris Cagle

 

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