Mayor’s Message – December 29, 2023

Happy Friday and Happy New Year, Antioch! Wow – what a year 2023 was for our village.  What makes me more excited is thinking about how great 2024 will be!  We’re just months away from the ribbon cutting celebration of the opening of the village’s redevelopment project at Main and Orchard.  In the coming months, we’ll announce how…

Mayor’s Message – December 22, 2023

Merry Christmas, Antioch! This week’s message will be short and sweet: First of all, if you’re looking for a last-minute gift idea, I’ve got a couple of suggestions – The Village of Antioch/Antioch Chamber Gift Cards are available digitally at, https://app.yiftee.com/gift-card/antioch-chamber–il.   As a bonus, you get a $20 gift card for free, for every $50…

Mayor’s Message – December 15, 2023

Happy Friday, Antioch! As the year is starting to wind down, I hope you’re able to find time to enjoy some of the many things that make Antioch a great place to live.  Earlier today, I had a chance to walk around the construction site at the village-owned property at Main and Orchard.  It’s exciting…

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. …