Strength in Numbers

Joy McCarthy Finance Director and Assistant AdministratorVillage of Antioch2004 to present A key role of government, from federal to local, is to foster the well-being of...

How to Physical Distance Without Socially Distancing

Due to the COVID pandemic, many things have changed in a short amount of time. As we move into the 2020-2021 school year, we...

Yours in heart

Dear residents and community members, I hope this note finds you and your loved ones in good health. During this difficult and unprecedented time, I...

Investing in Our Teachers

It has been researched and stated that the most important element in a successful classroom is a caring, qualified, and confident teacher. In Community...

Building a Home Away from Home

I sometimes say that I loved high school so much that I never left, as my entire career has been spent in a high school....

Downtown Beautification

As I write my second Connections article and the summer winds down, it was great to meet so many of you at Thursday Night...

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...

Respect + Courtesy = Pride

What an honor and privilege it is to be serving as the newest Principal of Lakes Community High School (LCHS)! Education has been a...

Here Comes the Sun

A hopeful morning drive in Hastings Lake Forest Preserve.

Nesting With the Skills to Soar

It is amazing to think that we have already completed semester one and are moving quickly through the school year. I hope you enjoy...

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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...