Mayor's Message August 9, 2024

Jim Moran • December 4, 2024

Good afternoon, Antioch!

We’re about a week away from the grand opening of Sequoit Creek Park! A week from tomorrow, we’ll cut the ribbon and open the park, including the playground and splash pad to the public! I hope you’re able to join us! The grand opening ceremony will be on Saturday, August 17th at 11 a.m. For more information on the grand opening celebration, make sure to follow the Facebook event page, here:  https://fb.me/e/7RMkzZFQc

To go along with the opening of Sequoit Creek Park, 16 downtown shops have teamed up to celebrate and you can not only join them in the celebration but have a chance to win some great prizes! The Shop and Play Sequoit Creek Park Soiree starts Thursday, August 15th, and runs through Sunday, August 18th. Play along by visiting the participating businesses to get one FREE raffle ticket plus you can earn more for every $20 you spend at each location for your chance to win some great prizes including gift baskets curated by each shop and even the grand prize which consists of gift certificates from all participating locations along with a pair of Antioch Wine Walk tickets!
For more information and to see a full list of participating shops, visit:  https://www.facebook.com/share/xKi36xhEP22uN6r4/

A week from tomorrow The Penny’s Purpose NFP will host its third annual Bat for a Cause Co-Ed Softball Tournament at The Sandlots of Salem. I’m excited to help kick things off by throwing out the first pitch! For information about Penny’s Purpose and this event, check out their Facebook event page:  https://www.facebook.com/events/1781331775686889/

Tomorrow, August 10th, is the annual Little Miss, Jr. Miss, and Miss Antioch Pageant. I wish all the young ladies participating the very best of luck! Doors open for the Pageant at 3:30 p.m. tomorrow in the auditorium at Antioch Community High School. Admission at the door is only $5. Our outgoing queens did a phenomenal job serving our community over the past year. Thank you outgoing queens, Laila Salata, Zoe Babin, and Autumn Misch!

The Northern Illinois Fishing Has No Boundaries fundraiser is this Sunday at the Limerick Lounge from 12 noon to 4 p.m. They’ll have raffles, an auction, live music, and lots of fun! Fishing Has No Boundaries is a non-profit, educational, 501 (C) (3) charitable and training organization whose mission is to find new and safe ways to get persons with disabilities out on the water. This will be a fun event for a great cause! For more information, visit:  https://www.facebook.com/northernil.fhnb/ 

The Village of Antioch Parks and Recreation Department is in the early planning stages for the redevelopment of the Centennial Park on Anita Avenue. Residents are invited to provide their input on plans for an updated park. Please join our Parks and Recreation Department for an open house next Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the Antioch Senior Center, 817 Holbek Drive, Antioch. All Village of Antioch residents are welcome to attend. Hitchcock Design Group has been hired to design a master plan for the park and will be leading the public input session. There will be more opportunities in the future to provide input as the planning phase proceeds over the coming months. In the meantime, if you have specific questions, please email the Village of Antioch Parks Department at parks@antioch.il.gov

Fore! The Antioch Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual golf outing later this month. The second annual Northern Illinois Mayors’ Cup will be on Friday, August 23, 2024, at the Fox Lake Country Club. I’ll be joining mayors from several other communities, hopefully, you can join us, too! This event is open to the public. For more information on the outing and for details on how to register, visit:  https://cm.antiochchamber.org/events/details/golf-outing-mayors-cup-open-to-public-chamber-and-municipalities-8358

Finally – the coming Monday’s planned meeting of the Antioch Downtown Revitalization group has been reschooled to the following Monday, August 19th at 6:30 p.m. at the Antioch Public Library District. This group, led by former Antioch Village Trustee Mary Dominiak is looking for residents who might be interested in helping to create a new downtown organization aimed at helping with the economic growth of the downtown business community and the historic preservation of the downtown buildings.

I hope to see you around town this weekend. Remember, shop local!

Scott J. Gartner

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Upcoming Village Events:

August 13, 2024, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.: Meet Me at the Park – Centennial Park (601 Anita Avenue)

August 15, 2024, 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. – Farmers Market (Main and Orchard)

August 15, 2024, 7 p.m.: It’s Thursday concert with Hillbilly Rockstarz (Country).

August 17, 2024, 11 a.m.: Sequoit Creek Park Grand Opening! 

Press Release: Antioch Officials Sworn In, Village Administrator Appointed

By Jim Moran • May 21, 2025
PRESS RELEASE Antioch Officials Sworn In, Village Administrator Appointed Antioch, IL (May 20, 2025) – Mayor Scott Gartner and three members of the Antioch Village Board were sworn in Wednesday, May 14, marking a new chapter in Village leadership as several redevelopment projects near completion. Mayor Gartner begins his second term alongside Trustee Brent Bluthardt,… The post Press Release: Antioch Officials Sworn In, Village Administrator Appointed first appeared on Antioch, IL.

Request for Proposals (RFP) – Beer Tent Operations

By Jim Moran • February 27, 2025
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Camp Crayon Webpage

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Centennial Park Playground

PRESS RELEASE: State grant awarded for Centennial Park renovation

December 31, 2024
$600,000 matching grant will be used to revitalize playground, other amenities in 2026.

PRESS RELEASE: Downtown Antioch shines bright this holiday season with shopping deals, festivities

By Jim Moran • December 11, 2024
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Mayor’s Message – December 6, 2024

By Jim Moran • December 11, 2024
Happy Friday, Antioch!Santa Claus is coming to town starting tonight and you can see him for free! The jolly elf is the guest of honor at the Village of Antioch’s Santa at the Sawmill each Friday and Saturday between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. through December 21. Come enjoy this beloved tradition!If you can’t make… The post Mayor’s Message – December 6, 2024 first appeared on Antioch, IL.

PRESS RELEASE: The Village of Antioch welcomes two new employees to Village Hall

By Jim Morgan • December 5, 2024
PRESS RELEASE The Village of Antioch welcomes two new employees to Village Hall ANTIOCH, Ill. (October 1, 2024) — The Village of Antioch welcomed two new employees to its team last month who will work to support local economic development and enhance public communication and engagement. Their combined efforts aim to support local economic development and create marketing and communications strategies for the Village of Antioch’s government services, news, events, and general information. With more than 15 years’ experience in executive leadership, Business Liaison Specialist Kim Biederman’s career highlights include serving as Executive Director for the Niles Chamber of Commerce & Industry, as well as for the Publicity Club of Chicago, the Chicago Area Public Affairs Group, and Chicago Women in Government Relations. Biederman is also a former Planning and Zoning Commissioner and Trustee for the Village of Niles. Prior to that, Biederman served as the Operation Manager for the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS), serving as the organization’s Chief Event Planner for AAOMS’ annual conferences and workshops. In her new role, Biederman will serve as the primary liaison between the Village of Antioch and local businesses, working to retain existing businesses, attract new investments, and promote economic development initiatives. “I am honored to have the opportunity to contribute to the continued success of the Village of Antioch,” said Biederman. “I look forward to working closely with the community to create a vibrant and thriving local economy.” While Biederman focuses on local business, Communications and Event Specialist Kelley Crimmins is charged with enhancing resident engagement and awareness through digital marketing campaigns, community events, town halls, and other public events. Serving in a similar capacity for the City of Plano Parks and Recreation Department in Plano, Texas, Crimmins’ background also boasts a decade of experience as a news reporter before entering public service. “Transparency promotes accountability and provides information about what their government is doing, something many Americans expect from their local leaders. Working together with stakeholders and our residents, I hope to build upon the Village’s reputation of excellence and engagement, and look forward to forming positive relationships with our community and its residents in the process,” she said. Antioch Mayor Scott Gartner says is he is excited to announce the addition of the two new team members who will play key roles in advancing economic development and fostering stronger community engagement. “Welcoming Kim and Kelley to our team represents an exciting step forward for the Village of Antioch,” said Gartner. “Their combined expertise will be instrumental in continuing the village’s forward momentum of local economic growth, enhancing communication, and deepening engagement with our residents and business community.” ### Contact: Kelley Crimmins Communications & Event Specialist, Village of Antioch, kcrimmins@antioch.il.gov

2024 Village Leaf Vacuuming

By Jim Morgan • December 5, 2024
The Village of Antioch’s Fall leaf vacuuming starts soon and runs throughout November. Here are some things to know: Exact pick-up dates will vary depending on the weather. Residents should rake their leaves to within five feet of the edge of the road for vacuuming. Groot trucks will be in different areas of the village on different days of the week to vacuum leaves. Leaves will not be picked up if they are too wet and heavy; in that case, pick up will be delayed. If you are concerned about leaves blowing back into your yard, or if you worry that you might have missed a pick-up, you may still use labeled yard waste cans/bags for your leaves. Groot will collect them during regularly scheduled garbage day (Thursday) for the village. If you have any questions, please call Village Hall at 847-395-1000 or Groot at 877-404-668.

Request for Qualifications – Municipal Engineering Servicesrating our North Pole Train program this year. Orders provid

By Jim Morgan • December 5, 2024
The Village of Antioch Wastewater Treatment Facility, with a design average flow of 2.0 MGD and design maximum flow of 9.2 MGD, is experiencing ragging and other fibrous material bypassing the existing screening equipment, causing issues with downstream equipment and processes. The current fine screen is a 16-year-old Lakeside Raptor with a compaction and dewatering system. The bar screen size is ¼ inch. The Village is seeking to upgrade its existing mechanically cleaned cylindrical Fine screen equipment with technology that can produce a better capture rate of the material. This project will be divided into two phases. In phase one, the select firm will provide the Village with assessments, recommendations, and a detailed cost analysis of the solution. In phase two, the engineering firm will prepare the bid package, which will include the equipment and various contractors and subcontractors. The firm will assist the Village with overseeing the installation of the new Fine Screen equipment, ensuring the project will come either at projection cost or below and providing seamless installation of the equipment. Please click here to review the entire request for qualifications.

North Pole Express Hoodies – Now on Sale!

By Jim Morgan • December 5, 2024
The Antioch Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with Impressions Count in Antioch to offer Sweatshirts and Hoodies for sale celebrating our North Pole Train program this year. Orders provide the option of picking up at Impressions Count on Main Street in Antioch or by shipping. Just click on the type of shirt you’d like, create an account and order a great keepsake of a cherished holiday memory! Buy here: https://schools.impcount.com/
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