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Antioch, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Antioch! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Antioch summer festival is taking over downtown this week?
  • When and where Antioch plays in the state softball semifinals

Also on today's calendar: Outta Sight Kite Flight and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Thursday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 87, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Thunderstorm, with a high of 80 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 Things To Do In Lake County This Week: Festivals, Ravinia, Pride Parade And More (patch.com) — Antioch residents can head downtown June 4 to 7 for the Taste of Summer festival, featuring carnival rides, food vendors and live entertainment, plus a pet-focused makers market at Thrive Pet Supply on June 6. The roundup also lists other Lake County happenings, from Ravinia concerts to art fairs and parades in nearby communities.
   

• IHSA softball scores: 2026 Illinois state finals scoreboard (pontiacdailyleader.com) — Antioch High School’s softball team is headed to Peoria for a Class 3A state semifinal matchup against Dunlap, with the game set for June 4 at 10 a.m. The IHSA has released full schedules for all four classes, including potential third-place and title game times if Antioch advances.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I’m looking for someone to work on my flower landscape.
    Do you know anyone? Front flower bed and backyard. (Nextdoor Clublands Antioch)
  • Wahid, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Team Manager in Antioch. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Antioch. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Antioch here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake Villa

  • Skokie awards Dewey's BBQ Market a grant to bring its Texas-famous spare ribs here (chicagotribune.com)

Round Lake Beach

  • Ogle County releases marriage licenses issued in May (shawlocal.com)

Fox Lake

  • Tollway Worker Killed Bears Stadium Fumble (patch.com)
  • Teen who crashed car into Fox Lake building was behind the wheel illegally (shawlocal.com)

Ok Antioch! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Antioch

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