Stories about Antioch, Illinois
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.