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Officials discuss sign ordinance with local businesses Some Village Board members said they weren’t apprised of meeting
By Gail Peckler-Dziki CORRESPONDENT
Let it snow
Although several Village Board members said they were left in the dark, Antioch officials met with local business owners Nov. 21 to discuss the village’s proposed sign ordinance. Antioch Village Board Trustee Ed Macek said he began receiving phone calls recently asking questions about an invitation to the meeting received by some Antioch business owners. The letter was addressed “To Whom it May Concern,” and invited the businesses to a workshop meeting to discuss the village’s proposed sign ordinance. Macek, who owns Country Financial, did not receive an invitation and had no knowledge of the meeting. “I had to tell the folks who called me that I have no idea what the meeting was about,” Macek said. What he does know, however, is that the entire Village Board was not apprised of the meeting. “Focus groups are great,” he said, “but not done behind the board’s back.” Fellow Trustee Jay Jozwiak also
JUDE KAIDER Hi-Liter
At right: Tiffany Gomez and Bowen Rice take an isolated stroll down Main St. during Antioch’s first snowfall of the season Sunday. The National Weather Service issued a number of advisories throughout the day calling for a snow accumulation up to several inches in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Above: A solitary mannequin seems unfazed by the weather while standing in front of Antioch Scwhinn Cyclery, 890 Main St., Sunday. There is hope for area residents, including mannequins, however. As of Dec 7, there are only 104 days left until spring.
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