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Thursday, October 15, 2026

Village Advances Review of Downtown TIF District

Earlier this week, the Village of Antioch Joint Review Board (JRB) met at Village Hall to review the proposed Downtown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. Following a presentation by SB Friedman Development Advisors, the JRB voted to recommend approval of creating the Downtown TIF District.

The proposed TIF District would provide an important tool to support reinvestment in Downtown Antioch, covering 203 parcels and approximately 108 acres in and around downtown. The redevelopment plan is designed to help address infrastructure needs, building conditions, and redevelopment barriers that can make private investment more difficult.

The next step is a public hearing on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Community members, property owners, businesses, and other stakeholders are encouraged to attend, learn more about the proposed plan, and share their input.

Earlier this month, the Village released the Downtown TIF District eligibility report and redevelopment plan for public review. Learn more here.

Trick or Treat

Halloween is just around the corner, and families are invited to enjoy trick-or-treating on Saturday, October 31, from 3 to 7 p.m.

To help make the evening safe for everyone, children should carry flashlights or glow sticks, wear costumes with reflective tape, use sidewalks whenever possible, and look both ways before crossing streets. Trick-or-treaters should also only visit homes with illuminated porch lights to indicate participation. With a few simple precautions, everyone can enjoy a safe and happy Halloween!

Treat the Streets

& Fall Fest

Costumes, candy and autumn festivities take center stage in downtown Antioch on Saturday, October 24! The day starts with Treat the Streets from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., where children can dress up and collect treats at participating local businesses in the downtown.

The celebration continues at Harvest Fall Fest from noon to
4 p.m. at the Bandshell. Attendees can enjoy hayrides, food vendors, contests and more. There will also be live country music from Icons of Country, a Zac Brown and Miranda Lambert tribute band, on stage from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Learn more here.

Early Learning Center for District 34

Last night, the Antioch Village Board approved a site plan review and special use request for District 34 to construct and operate an Early Learning Center on approximately 23 acres at the intersection of North Avenue and Tiffany Road. The special use approval is contingent upon several conditions that are expected to be formally approved at the next Village Board meeting. District 34 presented an updated plan to the Village Board following its appearance before the Planning and Zoning Board in September. These conditions include addressing traffic concerns at Tiffany Road and Highview, at North Avenue and Trevor, and other traffic management tools. In addition to several other conditions, the agreement is also expected to include provisions for playground availability for residents. The Village Board anticipates finalizing the full agreement at its next meeting.

When completed, residents can expect a modern Early Learning Center that improves educational space for the District’s youngest students while helping create additional capacity in existing elementary schools.

Halloween House Decorating Contest

Bring your Halloween decoration ideas to life and compete for neighborhood bragging rights in Antioch’s Halloween House Decorating Contest! Residents can enter one of five categories: Best Overall, Spookiest, Most Creative, Best Family-Friendly Display or People’s Choice. Registration is open through Tuesday, October 20, with judging and community voting scheduled for October 26 - 29.

Winners will be announced on the Village’s social media pages Friday, October 30. Ready to decorate? Register your home and review the contest guidelines here.

Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting

The annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony returns Friday, November 27, at 6:30 p.m., with this year’s theme, “Christmas Movie Favorites!” Community groups and local businesses are invited to take part with festive floats, costumes and creative tributes to holiday films.

Enjoy the parade before the countdown to lighting Antioch’s community Christmas Tree at Sequoit Creek Park. The parade will travel west on Park Avenue, north on Main Street and east on Orchard Street, and ends at the Park for the tree lighting celebration. Be part of this magical holiday tradition! Register here.

Upcoming Village Board Meetings

The next Village Board meeting will take place Wednesday, October 28, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Residents are encouraged to attend the meeting in person or view it online to stay informed and involved in Village matters. The meeting agenda will be posted by 5 p.m. on Monday, October 26. View recordings of previous meetings here.

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