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Law Enforcement

POLICE & SHERIFF

Emergency:     TDD:	911 911
Non-Emergency     Village:     Township:     TDD:	(847) 395-8585 (847) 549-5200 (847) 395-1526

The Village currently employs 15 full time police officers. They constantly patrol the village streets and can respond to any call within a few minutes. Unincorporated Antioch Township is protected by the County Sheriff. Visit the Antioch Police Department at www.antiochpd.com

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FIRE

Emergency: Non-Emergency: Headquarters:

911 (847) 395-5511 (847) 395-5511

Antioch has an all volunteer fire department. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, a resident of the Village of Antioch for at least one year, and possess a high school diploma or graduate equivalency degree. Currently, there are 50 volunteers, most of whom have completed a 200 hour state certification program. The Village of Antioch and the unincorporated Fire Protection District jointly run the fire department. The Antioch Fire Department celebrated its 80th anniversary in August of 1993.

RESCUE SQUAD

Emergency: Non-Emergency:

911 (847) 395-0143

The Rescue Squad was started in 1940, the first in the State of Illinois. The squad is primarily manned by volunteers. For more information visit http://www.antiochrescuesquad.com

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Severe Weather / Civil Defense

One long blast. Turn on your radio for information. DO NOT CALL THE POLICE! The switchboards need to remain open for emergencies.

Test

The first Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. and everyday but Sunday at 12:00 noon.

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Antioch Township

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Post Office

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Metra's new commuter rail line made its inaugural run in August of 1996. Commuters now enjoy service of five weekday inbound and outbound trains between Antioch and Chicago's Union Station. The train makes stops in ten communities, as well as a stop at O'Hare International Airport, Remote Parking Lot F. The total length of the train's run is 53 miles.

To supplement Metra's train service, Pace provides bus service between communities for passengers who wish to pick up the Metra line at another station. For a complete schedule and ticket information, pick up Metra's North Central Service Rider's Guide at any train station, or call (312) 322-6777. For information including schedules and fares, visit the following web sites:

Metra   |   Pace   |   Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

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Antioch Senior Center

The Antioch Senior Center is a multi-purpose drop in center open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is located at 817 Holbek Drive, behind the Fire and Rescue Squad Building. Anyone age 60 and over is welcome to attend. The center is administered by the Village of Antioch with the support of federal funding, and fundraising efforts of its members . The Village of Antioch also owns and maintains the building.

Nutrition Services

A nutritious balanced hot lunch is served at the center Monday through Friday at 11:45 a.m. Seniors are asked to sign up at least two days in advance. The cost of the meal is $2.75. The nutrition program is run primarily by senior volunteers who work in the kitchen, serve meals, help with registration and clean-up. The menu is posted at the center and distributed to members..

In addition to the noon congregate meals program, a home delivered meals program also operates in Antioch. Meals are delivered by volunteers at noon five days a week. For more information regarding the Meals on Wheels Program, call 847-546-5733.

Other Services and Amenities

Senior Social Service, Information and Referral, Health Insurance, Counseling, e-mail and internet access, lending library, TV/VCR, pool table, treadmill, shuffleboard, organ and piano.

Membership

Membership in the center is $5.00 a year. Although membership support is encouraged, it is not mandatory and all seniors are welcome to participate in any center activity.

Volunteer Opportunities

In an era of reduced resources for programs such as the ones offered at the Center, fundraising and volunteer support becomes crucially important. Community support, in the form of donations and volunteer time, are vital to our effectiveness. All help is deeply appreciated and promptly acknowledged by members of the center.

Activities

Bingo	Every Monday at 12:45 p.m.
Sing-A-Long	Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.
Parties	Six times a year
Cards	Every week - Canasta, Cribbage, Bridge and Pinochle Tournaments
Trips	Posted at center
Rules of the Road	Four times a year
A.A.R.P.	Second and Fourth Tuesday of every month
T.O.P.S.	Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Toenail Clinic	Second Friday of every month
Preventive Health Screening	Third Monday of every month - Free testing from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
Blood Pressure Testing	First Monday of every month - Free testing from 11:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Flu Shots	Look for dates and times to be announced

Classes

Classes such as Bridge, Pinochle, Crafts, Exercise and Line Dancing are offered at the Senior Center. Computer lessons are now being offered. Lessons are available by appointment only. Times and days of classes depend upon registration. You may register for classes at the Senior Center.

Transportation

Both PACE Bus and Antioch Cab provide door to door service. Cost of the bus is $1.80 round trip within township boundaries. Cost of the cab is half the fare with the RTA card. You may obtain an RTA card at the Village Hall or Township office. You must call 24 hours in advance for the PACE bus at 1-800-244-7223. You may reach Antioch Cab at 847-395-0481.

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