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11‑year‑old urges 60‑day pause on proposed CarMax at Antioch Corporate Center
Summary
Danica Larson, an 11‑year‑old Antioch resident, asked the Village Board to pause a proposed CarMax development at Antioch Corporate Center for 60 days, citing habitat loss, wetlands and traffic concerns; the board received the comment during public comment and did not take action on the proposal tonight.
Danica Larson, speaking during public comment, urged Antioch Village Board members to impose a 60‑day pause on the proposed CarMax project at Antioch Corporate Center, expressing concerns about environmental impacts, traffic and long‑term costs. "Paving 86 acres of prairie for a car parking lot feels like the opposite of Antioch's promise," Larson said, noting the site borders wetlands and Mil Creek and is home to wildlife.
Larson, who identified herself as an 11‑year‑old resident of Antioch, acknowledged economic benefits the project could bring — medium‑wage jobs and an estimated annual payment to the village — but challenged the net value given potential flooding, runoff into Mil Creek, increased traffic on Route 173 and a roughly $38 million project cost. She told the board, "We are asking for you to make a 60‑day pause for this project to look over the impact it's creating on the environment and town."
Mayor Gardner called the public comment period and read the rules for speakers; the board did not take formal action on the CarMax proposal at this meeting. Village staff and trustees did not respond directly to Larson's request during the public comment period; staff review and any formal applications would return as part of the project approval process, including required environmental and engineering reviews and any zoning or permit steps. The public record from tonight will be available through village staff for those who want to follow next steps.
