Railroad Crossing Repairs Scheduled

For many months, village staff, as well as many residents, have been reaching out to Canadian National, IDOT and the Illinois Commerce Commission regarding the conditions of the railroad crossing at IL Route 173. We are happy to announce that, after numerous complaints and an investigation by the ICC, the railroad was notified that repairs…

Sewing their Hearts Out – The Mask Brigade

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Anna Haley Fielder and Jill Cannon stepped up and led a team of sewers in producing protective coverings, for not only their home town of Antioch, but communities and organizations that reached far beyond their borders. On Monday July 13, Mayor Lawrence Hanson and the Village Board recognized the Mask…

Annual Fireworks update

Fireworks have been cancelled for the 4th of July in Antioch this year.  The Village is working to determine a suitable date for which a fireworks display will be rescheduled. Have a happy and safe 4th of July.

Village Hall Renovations

PLANNING PROCESS UNDERWAY FOR RENOVATION OF ANTIOCH VILLAGE HALL Planning for the proposed renovation of the Village of Antioch’s (antioch.il.gov) Village Hall is moving forward. The 1,557-square foot building at 874 Main Street was heavily damaged last November when a driver crashed into the building’s front façade. In addition to serving as the center of…

Backflow Device Survey

Notice to Property Owners with Backflow Devices IEPA Title 35 Section 653.801 requires all property owners with backflow devices to complete a survey.  To complete the survey, please follow the link https://www.antioch.il.gov/citizen-action-line/#form/19291 or contact the Public Works Department at 847-395-1881 if you have any questions.  

Antioch Aqua Center Closure

We would first like to thank you all for “hanging in there.” It has been a very long and difficult process in arriving at a decision regarding our summer at the Antioch Aqua Center. We have waited as long as we could. All surrounding communities have made the decision to cancel aquatic operations for the…