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Child critically injured in carnival accident in Antioch released from hospital as local businesses fundraise money

The young boy who was critically injured after being thrown from a carnival ride in Antioch has been released from the hospital and local businesses are coming together to raise money for him. The Village of Antioch said Wednesday they are collaborating with the local business community to offer support to 10-year-old Huntley Daniels. Various […]

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Driver remains hospitalized, building deemed uninhabitable after truck slams into store in Antioch

A male driver remains hospitalized and police have ruled out impairment after a truck slammed into a health food store in downtown Antioch Tuesday evening. The Antioch Fire Department and Antioch Police Department responded around 5:08 p.m. Tuesday to Polson’s Natural Foods, 960 Main Street, for a report of a vehicle crash. Fire crews arrived […]

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Disgruntled ex-employee charged with arson for lighting motorcycle on fire near Antioch

An employee irate after being fired from an automotive center near Antioch allegedly committed an arson fire that destroyed a motorcycle in an attempt to get his boss’ attention. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Antioch Fire Department responded around 11:50 p.m. Tuesday to Antioch Auto Center, 25521 Route 173 in unincorporated Antioch, for a […]

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Portion of Route 12 near Wauconda completely shut down after thunderstorms hit Lake, McHenry counties

ComEd is working to restore power to residents in Lake and McHenry counties after thunderstorms went through the area, causing a portion of Route 12 near Wauconda to be shut down. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm warning around 8 a.m. Wednesday for McHenry County. The NWS said severe thunderstorms were detected […]

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Over dozen fire departments called after major damage reported when vehicle drives through store in Antioch

A structural collapse response was dispatched to the scene after a high-speed vehicle crashed into a health food store in downtown Antioch Tuesday evening. The Antioch Fire Department and Antioch Police Department responded around 5:08 p.m. Tuesday to Polson’s Natural Foods, 960 Main Street, for a report of a vehicle crash. Fire crews arrived to […]