Lake County briefs

Farmer's Market returns to Antioch:

After being dormant for the last four years, the Antioch Farmer's Market returns this year. The summer-long event starts June 25 and runs through Sept. 24. The market will be open 3 to 7 p.m. every Thursday. It's located in the Toft Street Municipal parking lot in downtown Antioch. Featuring a diverse offering of fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, flowers and plants, the market will appeal to those who have a "conservation mentality," according to Director of Economic Development Tom Laures. For more details call (847) 395-6342

Concert set for July 11:

The Mettawa farm of the late statesman Adlai E. Stevenson II will host an outdoor concert honoring Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday on July 11. Former Sen. Adlai E. Stevenson III will narrate Aaron Copland's "Lincoln Portrait" as its performed by the North Suburban Symphony Orchestra. Attendees should bring blankets, chairs and picnics to the 7 p.m. show. Tickets are $25 per person or $50 for a family. They can be ordered by calling (847) 816-7433 or by going to stevensoncenterondemocracy.org. A limited number of reserved seats are available. The 40-acre property now is known as the Adlai E. Stevenson Historic Home and is owned by the Lake County Forest Preserve District.

Soap box derby winners:

The Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby Association has announced the winners from the 2009 All-American Local Soap Box Derby Race. These winners will represent Chicago at the 72nd All-American Soap Box Derby World Championship Race on July 25 in Akron, Ohio. They will compete with more than 500 boys and girls from across the United States and five foreign countries for the world title. The winners include: Jeff Shoopman of Gurnee, stock division champion; Melanie Kohout of Geneva, superstock division champion; Sheri Lazowski of Aurora, superstock division champion; and Claire Kohout of Geneva, master division champion.