Antioch News

“I was there last night for a righteous cause.”

Attempted theft: Christopher Richards, 20, Wadsworth, was arrested and charged by Antioch police with attempted theft after he tried to siphon gas from a truck parked at 246 Lakewood on April 29. via News Sun

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“He basically got spooked when the clerk hit the panic alarm button, and he left the scene without obtaining any proceeds”

An Arlington Heights man faces charges involving a seven-month spree of armed robberies in Antioch, Buffalo Grove, Lake Zurich, Prospect Heights, Palatine, Wheeling and Winnetka. via Sun-Times News Group

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“The victims locked their vehicles, but it only takes a quick look into a vehicle to see a purse or other valuable, smash the window, grab the item and run”

Two victims of a "smash and grab" can serve as examples of what not to do when leaving valuables in a vehicle, said Police Chief Jack McKeever. via News Sun

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“It means everybody else is paying more. You have to take the role of Solomon and make that decision.”

Consultants hired by the village to study its water and sewer systems are recommending that officials increase rates over the next several years and eliminate a senior citizen discount in order to pay for what ... via Antioch Review

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A woman reported a man posing as a police officer tried to kidnap her and sexually assault her in Buffalo Grove Saturday morning. via Antioch Review

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“Even people's snapshots from back yards can be fabulous”

Pull out your old photo albums from the basement. The Lakes Region Historical Society is interested in scanning pictures of Antioch's early days for its new Lakes Region Archive Center, which will officially ... via News-Sun

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“Last year we were able to collect $2,300 in scholarship money which will be awarded to Miss Antioch 2007 Jennifer Neumann at this year's pageant”

The deadline to enter the Miss, Junior Miss and Little Miss Antioch pageant is May 16 at 5 p.m. Applications are available at the Antioch Parks office, 806 Holbek Drive. via News-Sun

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“We're excited to bring the Credit Union Difference to Lake Villa”

Seventy-five years ago there were no sidewalks on O'Plaine Road, the "Century of Progress" exposition was under way in Chicago, and F.D.R. had just introduced his "New Deal" plan for reinvigorating the nation's ... via News Sun

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“I sit for hours researching coins”

In an increasingly cashless world of credit card swipes, a few dozen guys still get together at the Antioch Public Library each month to talk about pocket change. via News Sun

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Toting alcohol: Michael Bobnic, 34, of Lake Villa was arrested and charged with illegal transportation of alcohol following a traffic stop April 17. via News Sun

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