MONTHLY ARCHIVES: October 2021

Antioch Police Chief promotes #9PMRoutine Residents are encouraged to create a regular evening routine to safeguard against crime Antioch, IL (October 19, 2021) – The Village of Antioch is encouraging residents to help combat suburban auto thefts and burglaries by participating in an evening routine of safeguarding personal property. The #9PMRoutine encourages a daily check of items just before bedtime. The campaign was created to educate residents about best safety practices, and help the community reduce preventable crimes. Originated in Pasco County, Florida in 2017, the #9PMRoutine has been adopted on social media by law enforcement agencies across North America. The initiative offers a daily reminder for residents to: Remove valuables from your car. (keys, wallets, cash, garage door openers, firearms, tablets, etc). Make sure vehicle and home doors and windows are shut and locked. (Car doors, garage doors, etc). Turn on exterior lights. “See something, say something.” Residents who witness suspicious activity, are encouraged to call the Antioch Police Department dispatch at 847-270-9111. (Or, in the case of an emergency, 9-1-1). Antioch Police Chief Geoff Guttschow says the department started to promote the #9PMRoutine hashtag on social media earlier this year. He feels now is a good time to increase the visibility of the program. “With thefts and burglaries involving unlocked doors becoming a higher-profile issue in our area, we wanted to remind residents that adding a few simples tasks before bed could help them from becoming a victim of crime,” said Chief Guttschow. Antioch Mayor Scott Gartner thinks the #9PMRoutine is a simple way to be proactive about crime. “Many times, crimes involving stolen personal property are crimes of opportunity,” said Mayor Gartner. “Often, these crimes happen because someone forgets to lock a car door. The #9PMRoutine is one more safeguard to make residents of Antioch less vulnerable.” The #9PMRoute continues to be promoted frequently on the Antioch Police and Village of Antioch Facebook pages. ### Contact: Jim Moran Village of Antioch Communication Specialist jmoran@ antioch.il.gov

The Village of Antioch wishes to engage a civil and environmental engineering design firm, to join the design team to complete the final land use plan and provide engineering documents suitable for permitting, bidding and construction of the redevelopment project in Downtown Antioch. View Full Request for Qualifications here.

The Village of Antioch will be doing hydrant flushing beginning the evening of October 17, 2021. The Antioch water department flushes hydrants to ensure they are functioning properly. Flushing may cause your water to become discolored. It is advised by our water department to run your water for a few minutes before use. This is especially important to remember before doing your laundry. Flushing should last approximately two weeks. Signs will be posted in your area when flushing occurs, but the tentative schedule is as follows: Oct 17th – Rte. 173 near Body Craft, Auto Zone / Best Western, Buena Terrace, Windsor Terrace, Margate, and South Rte 83 near Johnny’s Chophouse, Ram Rd., Bartlett, Walgreens, Laursen Ct., Anita, Longview, Garys, Burnett, East Depot, and Hillcrest School Oct 18th – Pine Hill Lakes and Windmill Anita Terr, Midnight Pass, North Ave., Drom, Abrs of Windmill Creek, Garys, Longview, Oct 19th – Oakwood Knolls, CVS/Ace Hardware, Osmond, Fillweber Ct., Lake St., Harden, Jewel, Plum Tree, Asbury, Hillside, Williams Park, Orchard, Crest, Oct 20th – Phillips, Alima, Joanna Ct., Pamela Ct., Oakridge Village, Woods of Antioch, Metra and North Rt 83 past North Ave, Oct 21st — Trevor Creek, Antioch Manor, Tiffany Farms, AUGS, West Rte 173 Oct 24th/25th – Edelweiss, Hennings Ct., Mystic Cove/ Bayshore, Heron Harbor.