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…
Suspicious Person- Tiffany Farms Subdivision Antioch, IL – On Monday, July 24th at approximately 11:00am, the Antioch Police Department responded to the 500 block of Indian Trail Road, in the Tiffany Farms Subdivision, for a suspicious person investigation. A parent contacted the police after their 8 and 11 year old children reported that while riding…
HazMat Response- Anita Avenue Antioch, IL – This evening at approximately 8:15pm the Antioch Police and Fire Departments responded to an industrial building located in the 800 block of Anita Avenue for a reported chemical leak. Preliminary investigation has revealed an undetermined amount of an unknown industrial chemical was released on the grounds of…
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…
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…
“America’s Night Out Against Crime” On Tuesday, August 1st neighbors throughout the Village of Antioch are being invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the “34th Annual National Night Out” crime and drug prevention event. National Night Out, which is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co-sponsored by…
The Village of Antioch is currently accepting resumes and letters of interest to fill one vacancy for Environmental Commission Board Member with a term ending 2018. The Environmental Commission serves as an advisory body to the Village Board and considers and researched policies which foster environmentally sound activities. Those serving shall be appointed for a…