🌱 See how Antioch’s school demographics compare to the rest of Lake County
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In today's newsletter:
- See how Antioch’s school demographics compare to the rest of Lake County
- How Antioch’s Mark Render stole the Lake County 3-point spotlight
Also on today's calendar: The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns! and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Very warm; fog in the morning, with a high of 81 and low of 45 degrees.
- Saturday: Winds becoming strong; cooler, temps: high: 53, low: 35.
- Sunday: Breezy with a passing shower, with a high of 50 and low of 26 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• What was most represented ethnicity in Lake County school districts in 2024-25? (lakecountygazette.com) — If you have kids in Antioch schools, new state data shows both District 34 and District 117 remain majority white, with white students making up roughly two-thirds to three-quarters of enrollment. The report also details how Antioch fits into broader Lake County diversity trends and a slow, ongoing decline in Illinois K‑12 enrollment. 
• Weber, Thomas help represent the ladies at Lake County Shootout (dailyherald.com) — Antioch hoops fans will want to know senior sharpshooter Mark Render captured the 3-point title at the Lake County Senior Shootout, edging Vernon Hills’ Keira Thomas. The event also featured standout performances from girls added to the boys game, plus statewide honors for top Illinois high school basketball players and a longtime coach’s retirement story.
📸 Around Antioch
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns!
Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
10:00 am
Sunday April 26
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Other local events
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Tween Genre Lit Kits In-Person
Antioch Public Library District , 757 North Main Street , Antioch -
Acoustic Breakfast Live @ The Lodge of Antioch
The Lodge of Antioch , 899 Main St , Antioch
10:00 am -
Adult Lit Box In-Person
Antioch Public Library District , 757 North Main Street , Antioch -
Track & Field: Boys Varsity vs. Grant (Home)
Antioch Community High School Stadium - Main ACHS - Antioch Community High School Stadium - Main
4:30 pm -
Team Trivia @ The Lodge of Antioch
The Lodge of Antioch , 899 Main St , Antioch
6:00 pm -
The HUGE, FREE Lake County Home Show Returns!
Lake County Fairgrounds , 1060 E Peterson Rd , Grayslake
10:00 am -
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION MEETING
Village of Antioch Village Hall , 935 Skidmore Dr , Antioch
7:00 pm -
Team Trivia @ The Lodge of Antioch
The Lodge of Antioch , 899 Main St , Antioch
6:00 pm -
Singles Social Mixer Antioch, IL Black Velvet Lounge
Black Velvet Lounge , 1200 Main St , Antioch
7:30 pm
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
Monday May 4
Thursday May 7
Friday May 8
📣 Antioch Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Tennis: Boys Varsity vs. Johnsburg High School (Away)
Johnsburg High School
4:30 pm -
Baseball: Varsity vs. Grayslake North (Home)
Lakes Community High School , Baseball Field #1 , Lake Villa
4:45 pm -
Track & Field: Girls Varsity vs. Bartlett Conant Grant Hoffman Es
Barrington High School
4:45 pm -
Lacrosse: Boys Varsity vs. Mundelein (H.S.) (Away)
Mundelein High School
6:00 pm
Friday April 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Walmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Antioch. Apply here.
- Whitsons Culinary Group posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Antioch School Nutrition in Antioch. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Antioch here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fox Lake
- Police Dog Helps Find Person Lost At Night In Forest Preserve: Police (patch.com)
- ‘It will get worse before it gets better': Flood warning for Fox River from Johnsburg to St. Charles (dailyherald.com)
Grayslake
- Lake County's HUGE, FREE Home Show Returns at over 60,000 sq ft! (patch.com)
- Legislation to support Mothers with newborns passes House (thetimesweekly.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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