MONTHLY ARCHIVES: March 2021

Groot offers residential landscape waste collection from April 1 through November 30 each year. Collection will coincide with the refuse & recycling collection on Thursday during the season. All landscape waste must be placed at the curb in biodegradable paper bags sold specifically for the collection and disposal of landscape waste, or in marked containers clearly indicating that it is landscape waste. Bags and containers left at the curb shall no exceed 50 pounds. All bundled brush and material too bulky to be placed in a bag shall be bundled with biodegradable natural fiber twine and shall not exceed 4 feet in length, 2 feet in diameter, with each bundle not to exceed 50 pounds. Acceptable landscape waste includes: grass clippings, leaves, branches, brush, garden plants, flowers, weeds, vines, bark pieces, garden vegetables and garden fruit. Unacceptable landscape includes fence posts, railroad ties, firewood, sod, earth and rocks. Click here for more information on Garbage & Recycling Services

Applications will be available now at the Antioch Parks Office or Online for the 2021 Miss, Jr. Miss and Little Miss Pageants. The deadline to enter the pageant will be Friday, June 25, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. The pageant will take place on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the Antioch Senior Center – 817 Holbek Drive, Antioch. This year the winner of the Miss Antioch title will receive a prize package from area businesses and scholarship money to the college of her choice. She will be awarded the scholarship money at the end of her reign. “Last year we were able to collect $3,000 in scholarship money which was awarded to Miss Antioch 2019, Lyric Stay. Letters will be sent to area businesses and organizations for donations again this year. If anyone is interested in donating towards the scholarship fund or to the prize package, they should call Toni Galster at the Parks Office at 847-395-2160. “We are thrilled to be able to offer this to our queen again this year and believe that it will help some lucky young lady fulfill her dreams of college and also attract intelligent and goal oriented young women to our pageant to represent Antioch in the best way possible. Miss Antioch applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 21. The Jr. Miss Pageant is for girls ages 11 – 15. Little Miss Antioch is offered for girls ages 6 – 9. For more information on the Miss, Jr. Miss or Little Miss Pageants, please call Toni Galster at the Parks Office at 395-2160. Complete rules and qualifications are available in the pageant applications which are available at the Parks Office at 806 Holbek Drive in Antioch and also below: 2022 Jr Miss Antioch Application 2022 Little Miss Antioch Application 2022 Miss Antioch Application 2022 Miss Antioch Important Dates Additional Pageant Questions

Overview: The Village of Antioch is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Facilities Maintenance Worker I. This position is responsible for performing indoor and outdoor maintenance and repair of Village Buildings and tasks related to the care, cleaning and maintenance of the Village’s Facilities and Buildings such as minor repairs and carpentry, painting, gutter and downspout clearing, cleaning facilities for events and other related duties as assigned. Will perform routine tasks requiring the use of acquired skills and knowledge. Insure the proper maintenance of equipment and tools. Assignments may involve working with members of a crew or working independently. Ability to tolerate working in an environment that may contain dirt, dust, noise, unpleasant fumes/orders, vibration, poor lighting, confined spaces, allergens, wetness, humidity, extreme heat and/or cold. Additional responsibilities include snow removal and the ability to work overtime, weekends and be on call 24/ 7 on a rotating basis. The position reports to the Director of Public Works. Position description available upon request. Qualifications: Minimum of High School diploma or GED, 1-2 years experience in cleaning, maintenance or related field. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that produces the competencies desired for the position will be considered. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or the ability to obtain withing six (6) months of hire. Ability to use applicable hand tools, machinery and equipment related to the position, lift or move a minimum of 50 lbs. Salary & Benefits: The hourly hiring rate is $19.58. An excellent benefits package is available. How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit a completed application (available on our website); cover letter, resume and three work-related references to: Village of Antioch Attn: Lori Romine, Human Resources 874 Main St Antioch, IL 60002 Or email to: lromine@antioch.il.gov Equal Opportunity Employer: The Village of Antioch provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Job Opportunities Webpage

The Village Board hired The Lakota Group, a Chicago-based firm specializing in urban design, landscape architecture, planning, community engagement, and historic preservation to conduct the process and develop the plan. The Lakota team will use multiple methods to engage interested community stakeholders about their vision for downtown, including focus group/key person interviews, community workshops, and online surveys. Initial engagement activities will begin in April and occur throughout the course of the project. Previously owned by the Pittman Family, the 2-acre parcel at the northeast corner of Main and Orchard is currently zoned as “Village Core” and could accommodate commercial, residential, open space or a mixed-use application. The Village recently purchased this parcel in December, 2020, after several attempts and years of negotiation, and now has the ability to control its destiny. The Village acquired the property for $510,000; an amount below the appraised value of the land. “Making this property a community asset, and not a liability, is essential. There are economic development opportunities here, and also parks and naturalistic options. I want to listen to the public’s desires before any decisions are made” said Mayor Lawrence M. Hanson. Mayor Hanson has heard from his Village Board and the public that a renaming of the property is needed, which will also be a component of the community engagement. While there are some concepts and ideas for the future use of that property, it won’t be fully decided until there are adequate public input processes, community and stakeholder buy-in, and ultimately Village Board approval. Key steps will be for the Lakota team to collect and review data; prepare maps; meet with Village leaders, staff, and stakeholders; conduct land-use and physical conditions analyses; and identify issues and opportunities. This will be followed by the creation of a clear and exciting vision for downtown built on community input that celebrates Antioch’s unique qualities and sets the stage for a vibrant and resilient local economy. An Antioch Downtown Beautification Project website is currently being constructed and will be available in late March to provide updates.

The Village of Antioch Spring Clean‐up day will be held on Thursday, April 29, 2021. This service only applies to addresses located within the Village limits included in the Groot contract and does not include Antioch Township or Unincorporated Antioch areas. Items must be curbside by 6:00 am and should be broken down so that any one person can handle the item and lift it into a truck. Efforts may take longer than the typical 1-day route. Crews will make sure garbage and recycling are picked up before focusing on the clean-up items. If necessary, pickups may be scheduled for Friday, and possibly Saturday depending on volume. Please see below for the list of acceptable and non‐acceptable items: Acceptable Items: Household debris from basement, toys, boxes, old clothing. Couches, chairs, desks, outdoor furniture, bars and stools, dressers, beds, tables. Outdoor entertainment items, charcoal grills, patio furniture, old pool tools, kids pools and umbrellas. Yard equipment, tools, lawn mowers if drained, snow blowers if drained, leaf blowers if drained. Seasonal items, camping gear, boating equipment, decorations, sports equipment, bikes and winter gear. Large appliances such as freezers, refrigerators, stoves, washing machines, dryers, etc. Microwaves and small household appliances.  Non‐Acceptable Items: Yard waste, including grass clippings, leaves, brush and tree material. Household refuse, garbage. Rocks, concrete, dirt, sod and construction materials including roofing materials and lumber. Electronic equipment; televisions, computers/accessories, monitors, keyboards, scanners, printers, cellular phones, stereos, portable music players, alkaline and rechargeable batteries, holiday lights, CD players, DVD players, VCR’s, cameras, video games, telephones, fax machines, and shredders. Any type of metal post, pipe, swing set, antenna, etc. Tires, Automobile Batteries, old gasoline, antifreeze, used motor oil, gas tanks, Cans of paint, paint thinners, lawn or pool chemicals, pesticides, herbicides, solvents, cleaning products, aerosol paints, propane tanks, drain cleaners, Asbestos Any items that could be recycled in the curbside recycling program.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Project Name: Well 6 repairs Owner: Village of Antioch, Illinois Description: Well pump repair/replacement Submission Deadline: Sealed proposals must be received no later than 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Proposals received after this time will not be considered. Proposals should be hand-delivered to the following address. Faxed or emailed bids will not be accepted. Village of Antioch Re: (Contractor name) Proposal for Well 6 Attention: Village Clerk, Lori Romine 874 Main Street Antioch, IL 60002 Basis of Selection: The selection of a contractor may be based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to price, merits of the technical solutions being proposed, and past performance. Village’s Representative: Proposal packets can be emailed or picked up at the Public Works Facility located at: 796 Holbek Drive Antioch, IL 60002 Direct any questions to: Public Works Sherry Hoban Email: shoban@antioch.il.gov Phone: 847-395-1881 Owner’s Right: This Request for Proposals does not commit the Village to award a contract, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a proposal, or to contract for the goods and/or services offered. The Village reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received as a result of this request, to waive irregularities in any proposals, to delete any one or more parts or sections, or to cancel this Request for Proposals if it is in the best interest of the Village of Antioch to do so. Project Completion Deadline: November 30, 2021 Proper Performance Bond and Insurance shall be supplied at contract, acceptable to the Village.

Village of Antioch, IL March 12, 2021 – The Village of Antioch has signed the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge , committing to take actions to help save the declining monarch butterfly and other pollinators. The Village of Antioch is now part of an expanding North American network of cities working to create habitat in public parks, public landscaping, vacant lots, roadsides, medians, green roofs, backyard gardens and open spaces throughout the entire community. “Cities, towns and counties play a pivotal role in advancing monarch butterfly conservation in urban and suburban areas,” said Patrick Fitzgerald, senior director of community wildlife at the National Wildlife Federation. “By working together, we can ensure that every American child has a chance to experience majestic monarchs in their communities.” “This project was initially brought to us by Joanne Dugenske and Joyce Kufalk from the Antioch Garden Club, looking for community involvement to help support the monarch,” said Mayor Lawrence M. Hanson. “With National Wildlife Week just around the corner in early April, I thought of no greater time to issue the proclamation calling public attention to the decline of the butterfly and pledging the Village of Antioch’s support for the iconic species.” In addition to issuing the proclamation, the Public Works Department also worked with the Antioch Garden club to have milkweed planted in Pedersen Park. Found across the United States, monarch butterflies numbered around 1 billion in 1996. Today, their numbers have declined significantly as a result of numerous threats, particularly the loss of habitat due to cropland conversion, urban development, and agricultural practices. Degradation of wintering habitat in Mexico and California has also had a negative impact on the species. Through the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge , cities and municipalities commit each year to create habitat and educate residents on how to make a difference at home or in their community. Mayors who take the pledge commit to at least three of 30 action items to help save the monarch butterfly. These actions include creating a monarch-friendly garden at city hall, converting abandoned lots to monarch habitat, changing mowing schedules to allow milkweed to grow unimpeded, and 27 other possible actions.  Through the National Wildlife Federation’s Community Wildlife Programs, cities, counties and towns across the United States are helping local wildlife by restoring and reconnecting habitat in urban and suburban areas while reconnecting people with nature. For more information about the Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, please go to: NWF.org/MayorsMonarchPledge . Visit the National Wildlife Federation Media Center at NWF.org/News .

The Village of Antioch will be holding its Mother Daughter Bingo Luncheon on Sunday, April 25th. There will be 3 different seating to choose from, 11:30 pm, 2:00 pm. or 4:30 pm This will be a unique Antioch event bringing ladies together for a wonderful afternoon. Entertainment will feature Bingo and a buffet style lunch will provided by Piggly Wiggly. This year’s event will take place at Antioch Parks and Recreation Gym – 806 Holbek Drive, Antioch. Tickets are on sale now at the Village of Antioch’s Parks and Recreation Department (806Holbek Dr.). Cost is $15.00 per person and can also be purchased online here . We have a limit of 50 tickets for sale per seating. Tables only seat 6, so if you want to request to sit with certain individuals please inform the Park’s office when you call. Price includes; Box Lunch, chips, desserts and bottle water, 6 games of Bingo, a memorable photo, and raffle prizes. For more information please contact us at 847-395-2160

The newest industrial user moving into Antioch, IL is Westfall Technik – a global manufacturing company creating plastic components for the healthcare industry. Located at 606 Drom Court, this industrial site was previously occupied by MGS Manufacturers, who vacated the building in 2020. “We are excited to have Westfall Technik join our Antioch community,” said Mayor Lawrence Hanson. “Industrial users continue to bring new jobs and growth, and we are thrilled to be the new home for Westfall.” 120 new employees will be hired to work at this new facility beginning in the Spring. Westfall Technik is one of many recent industrial users coming to town. Handi-Foil built their facility at the Antioch Corporate Center in 2018, and was quickly accompanied by NuWave, GFX and the recently constructed 170,000 square-foot Fisher Paper Product facility. These manufacturing businesses have brought several jobs to the Village of Antioch in recent years. Westfall Technik is “All In”, providing end-to-end manufacturing solutions for the complete life cycle of molded plastic parts. From design to prototype, and through production and delivery, their services provide products that are sustainable and benefit people and the planet. Antioch is delighted to be the most recent addition to their 18 worldwide locations. “We are excited to be welcomed to the Antioch community by Mayor Hanson. After immediate facility upgrades and improvements, Westfall Technik will be hosting a grand opening “open house” for customers to tour the site. The site will serve our current customers and new customers in the medical plastic injection molding and assembly market. With that, we are excited about being able to hire folks from the local area to help and grow our very exciting business while supporting local businesses. At Westfall Technik we pride ourselves in creating opportunities for our employees which can provide career advancement while providing a significant contribution to the healthcare industry and to the well-being of end users. We look forward to being part of the Antioch community” said Mark Gomulka, Chief Operating Officer for Westfall Technik.