MONTHLY ARCHIVES: June 2017

The Village of Antioch is pleased to announce that Ainsley Wonderling has accepted the honor of leading the annual Independence Day Parade as the Grand Marshal on July 4, 2017. As Antioch celebrates 125 years of incorporation this year, thousands of spectators will gather to take a trip through history with this year’s theme “Traveling Through the Generations”. The parade begins at 10:30am and will be broken into 5 distinct generational divides: Greatest Generation (pre 1945), Baby Boomers (1946-1964), Generation X (1965-1979), Generation Y “Millennials” (1980-1995) and Generation Z (1996-2010). Who better to lead the Independence Day Parade “Traveling Through the Generations” than our local historian, Ainsley Wonderling. Ainsley serves as the manager and operator of the Lakes Region Historical Society, charged with preserving the rich history of Antioch and the Chain O’ Lakes area. Ainsley was born and raised in Antioch, and was the daughter of local legend Janet and William “Bill” Brook, namesake for the William E Brook Memorial Wetlands. For the 125th Anniversary Celebration , the Lakes Region Historical Society will be hosting “Shapeshifting Silhouettes” on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday through the month of July from 11-4pm. This event will feature ladies attire from the 1820’s to the 1970’s. They will also offer a coloring book and the Antioch Past & Present book of photos to commemorate this momentous occasion. For the latest information on the 4th of July festivities , and 125th Celebration, please visit the Village of Antioch website at www.antioch.il.gov , and visit our facebook page.

With the Independence Day holiday quickly approaching, the Antioch Police Department would like to remind the community of the state laws regarding fireworks, as well as offer a few safety tips and helpful website links. https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/sfm/Pages/default.aspx https://www2.illinois.gov/…/Documen…/OSFMFireworksPacket.pdf https://www2.illinois.gov/…/ApprovedAndProhibitedFireworks.…

The Village of Antioch is celebrating 125 years of incorporation this year. Many organizations have come together to provide activities and events that will help Antioch celebrate this momentous occasion. Please visit our webpage linked below to learn more.

The Village of Antioch has brought together another great way of connecting with the community. The Village recently partnered with E-Gov Link (www.egovlink.com), a leading internet solutions provider and resource for government agencies nationwide, to provide a mobile app, bringing convenience, 24/7, at your fingertips, from your smartphone. The free E-Gov Link app , available for Android and iOS, allows you to interact with the Village of Antioch as well as other municipalities that participate with similar service. Outstanding features include the ability to report concerns, on-demand and in real-time, such as pot holes or tall grass. In turn, the app features updates, keeping you informed, increasing satisfaction and building strong relationships. The app also features a stream of useful information and connectivity—upcoming events and news, access to the Village website and social media including Facebook, as well as online registration for Village parks and recreation programs. “These days, so many businesses and services you interact with in your everyday life have a mobile app—whether it’s a corner coffee shop or a bank. We want to be visible, connecting and informing our residents and community, in the best ways possible. With people spending more time on mobile devices, this is smart and convenient, “ said Larry Hanson, Mayor, Village of Antioch. The Village welcomes the opportunity to provide this value-added service and looks forward to your feedback. If you have any questions, or would like to share your experience with this new feature, call Lori Romine at 847-395-1000, or email, lromine@antioch.il.gov . Remember to stay connected with the Village of Antioch through other channels including the Village website, www.antioch.il.gov . You can also stop in Village Hall (874 Main Street) during regular business hours, or call 847-395-1000, and chat with our staff. As always, if you feel there is an emergency, do not use the app for reporting, and dial 911.  The “how-to’s” for downloading the app are available on the link below. Happy app-ing!

During 2017, the Village of Antioch will be celebrating our 125 Years of Incorporation and we are doing it in style. Our 2017 parade theme will coincide with the celebration and will be titled “Traveling through the Generations”. This year’s parade will be broken into five (5) distinct generational divides and we are asking each entry to provide an idea of how they can fit into that generation. For more information, and if you are interested in participating in Antioch’s 4th of July Parade, please complete the application linked below and return it to the Parks Department NO LATER THAN JUNE 23, 2017.