Mayor’s Message – December 8, 2023

Happy Friday, Antioch! First of all, I wanted to wish a joyous Hanukkah to all my friends and neighbors celebrating the Festival of Lights – may your homes be filled with love, laughter, and the warmth of the season! Santa Claus is coming to town!  Santa will be at the Sawmill tonight and tomorrow night,…

Mayor’s Message – December 1, 2023

Happy Friday, Antioch!   Can you believe it’s already December?! Yesterday, WGN Radio celebrated Antioch Day!  It was great to have one of the most well-known radio stations in the country celebrate our village throughout the day during its Your Hometown segments, and on social media.  If you missed any of the interviews or the video…

PRESS RELEASE: Antioch Village Board appoints Police Chief as Acting Administrator

PRESS RELEASE  Antioch Village Board appoints Police Chief as Acting Administrator Antioch, IL (December 1, 2023) – Village of Antioch Police Chief Geoffrey Guttschow has been appointed as the Village of Antioch’s Acting Administrator, following the retirement of Administrator, Jim Keim.   Chief Guttschow is a seasoned law enforcement professional with over 24 years of experience. …

PRESS RELEASE: Antioch Village Board approves measure restricting the sale of delta-8 THC and kratom

PRESS RELEASE Antioch Village Board approves measure restricting the sale of delta-8 THC and kratom Antioch, IL (December 1, 2023) – The Antioch Village Board has voted to prohibit businesses in the village with liquor and tobacco licenses from selling products containing delta-8 THC and kratom.  Additional legislation is expected to be discussed in the…

Mayor’s Message – November 22, 2023

Happy Thanksgiving, Antioch!   I’m sending out my Friday Mayor’s Message a little early this week…… As we are now heading into the holiday season, I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on the many blessings of this year and enjoy some quality time with family and friends.  I have so much to be…

Mayor’s Message – November 17, 2023

Happy Friday, Antioch! Despite the wind, the sunshine made today a perfect day to spend walking around downtown.  This morning. I had a chance to speak with a few local business owners who are gearing up for the start of the holiday shopping season.  I want to make sure that next Friday’s Antioch Christmas Parade…

Mayor’s Message – November 10, 2023

Happy Friday, Antioch! Tomorrow is Veterans Day.  I hope you can join me tomorrow in sharing gratitude and appreciation for the brave veterans who have served our great nation.  I’ll be joining the Antioch American Legion Post 748 and Antioch VFW Post 4551 and their Auxiliaries for their Veterans Day Ceremony at the “Tank on…