Antioch

Lake County Sheriff’s traffic crash investigators are looking into a fatal crash that occurred in unincorporated Antioch.

Congressman Brad Schneider has nominated the Antioch Public Library District for the 2025 National Medal for Museum and Library Services.

The Village of Antioch Police Department welcomed its newest recruit, but it’s her colleagues who are in training.

The Village of Antioch Board at its regular Oct. 9 meeting approved an ordinance that waives building permit fees for disabled veterans of any of disability.

The Village of Antioch welcomed two new employees to its team last month who will work to support local economic development and enhance public communication and engagement.

An alert Lake County Sheriff’s deputy investigating the theft of a boat was able to follow up leads and arrest a suspect within days, police said.

Hurricane on the Chain powerboat races take place Saturday, Sept. 21, and Sunday, Sept. 22.

The Bingolds are the driving force behind their Antioch church’s Green Growers program, an initiative designed to provide nutritious food year-round to those in need through a hydroponic greenhouse and community garden.

PM&L Theatre is excited to announce auditions for “A Christmas Carol,” and they want you to join them on this journey into the heartwarming world of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the Ghosts of Christmas.

The 48-year-old passenger of a motorcycle that was involved in a crash near Antioch has succumbed to her injuries, authorities said.

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies continue to investigate a serious traffic crash that occurred Saturday evening involving a motorcycle.

Lake County Sheriff’s crash investigators are looking into an overnight single-vehicle fatal traffic crash that occurred in unincorporated Antioch.

Can Antioch keep its run atop the Northern Lake County conference going? What about an experienced Grant team? Meanwhile, Logan Olsen is back for his third season as Wauconda quarterback. Full team breakdowns plus Steve Soucie's predictions.

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a felon Aug. 16 after he allegedly attempted to shoot security staff at a bar.

The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County plans a household chemical waste collection event on Aug. 17.

A pro-Trump rally just before the DNC starts will feature GOP names like Roger Stone, Mike Lindell and Corey Brooks in Woodstock.

One person injured in shooting Wednesday in Antioch

Lake County Sheriff’s crash investigators are investigating a Thursday afternoon five-vehicle crash that left one person critically injured, police said.

Trent Ullrich, 14, of the Richmond area, overdosed in January, authorities said. His parents have been charged in connection, and now another man is accused of drug-induced homicide.

A man, who is a parolee, was apprehended after striking a sheriff’s squad car and fleeing in a stolen truck, authorities said.

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church celebrated the ordination of its new pastor, Zackary Zuberbier, on June 30.

The Illinois Library Association has announced Jennifer Drinka, executive director of the Antioch Public Library District, as the recipient of the Librarian of the Year award for 2024.

Two teenage girls killed in a collision between a Yamaha WaveRunner and a boat on Lake Marie on the Chain O’ Lakes near Antioch were identified Thursday.

PM&L Theatre in Antioch will be hosting auditions for a production of "Hello, Dolly!" on June 23-24.

A teenage girl from Long Grove and another from California were killed when their jet ski crashed into a boat, Lake County authorities announced.

The Sycamore softball team met Antioch with a trip to state on the line Monday afternoon at Kaneland High School in Maple Park.

The Fox Waterway Agency has suspended the commercial use permits for Anchor Pointe Marina (also known as AP Marine), located at 42125 N. Fourth Ave. in unincorporated Antioch, authorities said in a news release.

The Antioch community will celebrate the grand opening of this accessible play space, called the Treehouse Community Playground, at 3 p.m. June 1.

The Antioch Memorial Day Ceremony will take place at 8:30 a.m. Monday, May 27, at Antioch Hillside Cemetery.

One lucky senior in District 117 will be driving away from high school with a new car, courtesy of a new program created in cooperation with an area auto dealer.

Lake County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a single-vehicle crash involving a 76-year-old Rockford woman.

Owner Helen Chiappetta said The Vegas Cafe got its start when her father and uncle used money won in Las Vegas to open the establishment — inspiring the restaurant’s moniker and colorful theme.

The Vegas Cafe, the legendary family-owned diner in downtown Antioch, proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary on May 1.

Little Bean Books is happy to announce its participation in the 11th anniversary of Independent Bookstore Day.

The driver of a pickup truck who was killed April 14 when his vehicle left the roadway and struck several road signs before crashing into a tree has been identified.

A 25-year-old Antioch man, who authorities said was driving a 2022 Ford F-350 pickup west on North Avenue near Deep Lake Road outside Antioch, was pronounced dead at the scene.

A Fox Lake home is a complete loss following a fire late Saturday night. No injuries reported.

Police are continuing to investigate the death of a Lake Villa man whose body was found in brush along Deep Lake Road.

Antioch Township has finalized its acquisition of Faith Evangelical Lutheran School to be revitalized and serve as the new township center.

To celebrate area teachers during Illinois’ Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10, state Sen. Craig Wilcox, R-McHenry, is launching his first annual “My Inspirational Teacher” essay contest.

As the heart of PM&L Theatre beats with the excitement of bringing transformative stories to life, you are invited to audition for not one, but two upcoming productions that promise to be highlights of the theater’s season.

An unincorporated Antioch man is recovering after being slashed in his face with a knife by a family member.

Country music star Chris Cagle will open up the 2024 “It’s Thursday” summer concert series at the downtown Antioch bandshell.

A woman initially charged with drug-induced homicide in the fatal overdose of a McHenry man pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and was sentenced Thursday to four years of probation.

What “Airplane” was to disaster movies, this “Wizard of Oz” is to the original 1939 film. It’s Toto-ly fun.

“Managing Healthy Landscapes” opens Feb. 10 at the Dunn Museum, 1899 W. Winchester Road, Libertyville.

Two Lake County Sheriff’s deputies were attacked Jan. 28 as they tried to arrest a teenage domestic battery suspect, authorities said.

A McHenry County grand jury indicted these people on the following charges the week of Jan. 7-13, 2024.

A McHenry County grand jury indicted these people on the following charges the week of Dec. 10 - 16, 2023.

The Antioch Village Board has voted to prohibit businesses in the village with liquor and tobacco licenses from selling products containing delta-8 THC and kratom.