Mayor’s Message – August 18, 2023

Good afternoon and Happy Friday, Antioch! I was just talking this morning with one of my neighbors about how fun the It’s Thursday concert series was this year.  For roughly the last two decades, the Village of Antioch has provided weekly summertime entertainment at the William E. Brook Entertainment Center (Antioch bandshell), and I swear…

Mayor’s Message – August 11, 2023

Happy Friday, Antioch! What a night last night at the bandshell!  Last night was the final It’s Thursday concert of the season, and we wrapped up the season in a big way.  Thank you to everyone that came out to support our local business community with its fundraising efforts for Huntley.  It was so heartwarming…

Mayor’s Message – August 4, 2023

Happy Friday, Antioch! Are you a golfer or do you know someone who enjoys golf?  The Antioch Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual golf outing later this month.  This year, they’ve made a few changes, adding competition between mayors of several communities across Northern Illinois.  The first-ever Northern Illinois Mayors’ Cup will be Friday,…

PRESS RELEASE: Downtown Antioch open space redevelopment groundbreaking

PRESS RELEASE    Downtown Antioch open space redevelopment groundbreaking Blighted property to be redeveloped into park space, with an exposed creek waterway, performance space, splash pad, and inclusive playground   ANTIOCH, Ill. (July 28, 2023) — Before a crowd of residents, community stakeholders, and current and former elected officials, Village of Antioch Mayor Scott Gartner…

Mayor’s Message – July 28, 2023

Happy Friday, Antioch! Thank you to everyone who braved the heat to come out for this morning’s groundbreaking ceremony for our new open space redevelopment in the heart of downtown.  This project has been years in the making with a tremendous amount of work by staff, elected officials, and contractors.  Thank you to everyone who…