Antioch’s First School

Old school records indicate a frequent turnover in the staff, so the position evidently was perceived as temporary and often was awarded to whoever was available. Sometimes the teacher was as young or even younger than the students. Addie Rector Williams was only fourteen when she began teaching at Channel Lake School. She subsequently resumed…

Great America Tickets on Sale

The Village of Antioch will be selling Great America Tickets again this year. Day passes are $47.00 and Season Pass vouchers are $79.00. Only cash or credit cards will be accepted – NO CHECKS. Tickets are available at the Village Hall located at 874 Main Street, Antioch, IL 60002. For a limited time, free parking…

Hydrant Flushing

Hydrant flushing will begin on April 21, 2017.  Water may be slightly discolored due to the iron that has settled to the bottom of the water main, and is removed by flushing the hydrants.  Residents with this issue may want to run their cold water for a short time to flush out the discolored water…