History of Antioch – Part 2

The Town of Antioch It’s First Hundred Years 1837 – 1937 By: Roberta Selter Knirsch Published by the Trustees of the Antioch Township Library in observance of The Town Sesquicentennial 1987 Part Two. In February 1838, Thomas Warner returned, bringing with him his wife and at least seven of his ten children. They, too, moved…

History of Antioch – Part One

The Town of Antioch It’s First Hundred Years 1837 – 1937 By: Roberta Selter Knirsch Published by the Trustees of the Antioch Township Library in observance of The Town Sesquicentennial 1987 Part One. The history of Antioch Township began on a December day in 1836. It was then that the Gage brothers, Darius and Thomas,…

Employment Opportunity – Zumba Instructor

The Village of Antioch has vacancy in the Parks & Recreation Department: Zumba® Instructor One position is available at this time Under the direct supervision of the Program Supervisor, the Zumba® Instructor will instruct Zumba® to participants at the Parks Building Gym minimally twice a week. Essential Functions: Track payroll, record participation data and submit…

ANTIOCH ACID SPILL UPDATE

On July 24th at approximately 8:18 pm, the Antioch Fire Department received a notice from a concerned citizen that a liquid material appeared to be leaking from the former Circuit Systems building located at 884 Anita Street.  An immediate hazmat response was launched and notifications were given to the Illinois and Federal EPAs.  State and…

Flooding Update from Lake County Emergency Management

Flood Levels to Increase on Fox River/Chain O’Lakes Current Conditions Significant flooding continues in Lake County from the Chain O’Lakes, Fox River and Des Plaines River. Even though the weather forecast looks promising over the next couple of days, we are still monitoring flooding of several rivers, streams and lakes. Fox River/Chain O’Lakes The Fox…

Flash Flood Emergency

Lake and Northeastern McHenry County are under a FLASH FLOOD EMERGENCY at this time.  This emergency signifies a short duration of intense flooding.  This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation.  Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.  DO NOT DRIVE THROUGH STANDING…