Mark Scarpelli

Dealer/Owner Raymond Chevrolet, Raymond KIA Position tenure: 37 years  Chairman, Chicago Auto Show and Board Chairman 2007-2008  Chairman, National Automobile Dealers Association, Washington D.C., 2017-2018 Represented 16,500...

Dr. Sandra Keim-Bounds

Superintendent of Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41 Began Superintendent Position on July 1, 2023 Lake Villa District 41’s Deputy Superintendent Lake Villa District 41’s Assistant...

D117 Celebrates Class of 2023 Illinois State Scholars

CHSD117: Illinois State Scholars The Illinois Student Assistance Commission annually recognizes the best and brightest in the state of Illinois. To obtain formal recognition from...

A New Park Is in the Works

Lake Villa Township is excited at present the concept plan for the new community park. The park is located just north of Caboose Park...

Antioch Township Schedule of Senior Events: April – June 2023

Free Monthly Monday Movies Series For Seniors April 3: Elvis April 17: Fools Gold May 8: Northern Lights May 22: Dante’s Peak June 12: Funny Girl June 26: Sleepless in...

The Eagle Has Landed: Oakland Welcomes New Principal

Having recently moved from Chicago to Lake Villa with her family, Mrs. Anita Hernandez couldn’t be more pleased to be joining Antioch CCSD 34...

Colleen Lennon

Executive Director at AAHAA Position tenure: 6.5 years  Opened Midwest Division of Kazuri Jewelry an NGO supporting women in Kenya, East Africa.  President of the Keystone Foundation...

Hello Harry!

Lake Villa 41 has a new therapy dog in training. Hairy Harry is a 13-week-old Great Pyrenees Mountain dog, just like his big sister,...

Emmons Bursts Forward with Music

Music is an integral part of the Emmons School program everyday. When students arrive in the morning they are greeted by staff members and...

We Are Making Changes to Meet Reader Preferences & Save Resources

Connections Magazine is a quarterly publication highlighting various entities that serve the communities of Antioch, Lake Villa, Lindenhurst, and Old Mill Creek. Each quarter...

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1964: The Tribute to Perform for ACHS Benefit Concert

The benefit concert is scheduled for May 10th. The benefit is presented by the ACHS Class of 1964 Reunion Committee. All tickets sold will...

Showcasing Students’ Talent

As the proud Superintendent of District 34, I get the privilege of witnessing the remarkable talents and achievements of our students across the district....

Service with a Smile: AUGS Warrior Brew Bunch

During a typical morning at Antioch Upper Grade School, as the first bell rings, the students in Ms. Stetkus’ and Mr. Dabrowski’s classes are...