COVID-19 Update from the Village of Antioch – March 30, 2020

March 30, 2020

COVID-19 Daily Update from the Village of Antioch – March 30, 2020

On March 29, the president extended the nation’s Slow the Spread campaign until April 30. The American people play a key role in the campaign to help slow the virus’ spread and keep our most high-risk populations safe.


We would like to remind residents to comply with social distancing if going outside, and stress that all park play structures, skate park, restrooms and shelters must remain closed. Signs were placed in all Village owned parks, and police will increase their patrol of these areas to ensure the safety of our residents.


At this time, any essential Village Staff that is reporting to work is asked to take their temperature at home before coming in to work. We would encourage residents to do the same if they plan on leaving their homes for any essential services. Anyone with a temperature over 100 is advised to not call 911, but instead call their primary care physician for further guidance.


Upon the recommendation of local public safety agencies, the Annual Easter Parade and Egg Hunt scheduled for April 11, 2020, and Flashlight Egg Hunt scheduled for April 9, 2020 will be cancelled. We would like to assure everyone that this decision was made in the best interest of the public, and to keep our residents safe.


Lake County has reported up to 343 exposures, with 5,056 in the State of Illinois and over 30,446 tested. The Lake County Health Department launched an interactive map of COVID-19 cases in Lake County, broken down by municipality. It can be viewed at: https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4423/Lake-County-COVID-19-Dashboard.


In light of the COVID-19 concerns, seven churches in Antioch, Lake Villa and Lindenhurst are joining together to offer free assistance to any seniors in this area who could use help with grocery shopping and/or picking up prescriptions. For more information or to receive help, please call one of the following numbers:

Calvary Chapel (Lake Villa) at 847-265-0646

Chain of Lakes Community Bible Church (Lake Villa) at 847-838-0103

Christian Life Fellowship (Antioch) at 847-395-8572

Hope Community Church (Lake Villa) at 847-265-0551

Liberty Community Church (Lindenhurst) at 847-356-9336

Northbridge Church (Antioch) at 847-838-0800

St. Mark Lutheran Church (Lindenhurst) at 847-356-8140


We are asking residents and businesses for donations of any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) they may be able to provide. Donations of clean masks, gloves and sanitizers may be dropped off in the west lobby of the Antioch Police Department.


The Open Arms Mission is running critically low on toilet paper and other bathroom essentials. We ask all residents to make a donation to this local group if they can.

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