K-9 Grant Program

Antioch Police Department Competes for $5,000 Grant The Village of Antioch Police Department is currently entered into a nationwide grant competition sponsored by Aftermath Services. Officer Chad McCameron and K9 Hank are asking for votes to help win the top prize: a $5,000 grant.  The Aftermath K9 Grant will be awarded to five departments that…

Police Department Media Release

On Sunday evening shortly before 8:00pm, Antioch Police responded to a single vehicle motorcycle crash at the intersection of North Avenue and Nelson Road, which resulted in the death of 57 year old man from unincorporated Antioch. The preliminary investigation shows the motorcycle was traveling southbound on Nelson Road, and for reasons not yet determined,…

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…