🌱 What jurors decided in Antioch’s 2022 bathtub shooting murder case
Antioch, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Antioch! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What jurors decided in Antioch’s 2022 bathtub shooting murder case
- Which Antioch trails earn you a Hike Lake County medallion?
- How Antioch’s 2-0 start could shake up 5A playoffs
Also on today's calendar: IKEA Frank Mots Int'l Kite Festival and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Hot and humid with a t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Man convicted of murder in Antioch shooting (shawlocal.com) — A man has been convicted of first-degree murder for a 2022 fatal shooting inside an Antioch residence, where police found the victim shot in a bathtub. Jurors rejected his self-defense claim after hearing testimony from more than 30 witnesses and reviewing forensic evidence. He now faces 45 years to life in prison, while a codefendant awaits sentencing for armed robbery. 
• Hike Lake County highlights local history (shawlocal.com) — Local hikers can explore Antioch’s Ethel’s Woods and Raven Glen as part of this year’s Hike Lake County program, which runs through November 30 and highlights sites tied to area history. Complete at least seven of 12 designated trails to earn a free bald eagle medallion, with optional collar tags for dogs. Travel Logs, maps, and some guided hikes are available through Lake County Forest Preserves.
• Schmit: A fascinating prep football season heats up with the start of conference play (dailyherald.com) — Antioch’s football team is off to a strong 2-0 start in Northern Lake County Conference play, right where observers expected them. A regional column breaks down how Antioch, Wauconda and several improving programs could shake up the 5A and 6A playoff picture. It also surveys other powerful conferences across suburban Illinois as league schedules begin.
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HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING →
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🗓 Events Nearby
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X-Country Practice
Emmons SD 33 Antioch, IL 60002
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Boys Soccer: Warren Township vs Lakes (Varsity)
Lakes Community High School Outdoor Athletic Fields Soccer Field #
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Football: Lakes Community vs Wauconda (Varsity)
Wauconda High School
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Boys Cross Country: Crystal Lake South Invite (Varsity)
Veterans Acres Park
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Girls Tennis: Cougar Classic (Varsity)
Lakes Community High School D117 Tennis Complex
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Lindenhurst Community Market →
Lindenhurst Center, 2082 E Grand Ave, Lindenhurst
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Antioch Community High School Antioch, IL 60002
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Friday September 4
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Baskin Robbins posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Wadsworth. Apply here.
- Six Flags Great America & Hurricane Harbor posted a job opening for Fright Fest Scare Actor -$15/HR in ROUND LAKE. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Antioch here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fox Lake
- Welcome City Council Reviewed Recent Meeting with Fox Lake Area Sports Complex (1065lakesfm.com)
Gurnee
- Great America announces this year's Fright Fest details, park will also be open 1 ‘bonus' summer day after Labor Day weekend (wgntv.com)
- Following Lawsuit, Six Flags Cancels Fright Fest Events for 2026 Halloween Season (disneyfanatic.com)
- Outdoors column: Lunar eclipses are wonders of nature (chicagotribune.com)
Libertyville
- Lake County Data Center Moratorium Moves Forward (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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