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Willer named deputy of the year Feb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Lake County sheriff’s deputy John Willer has been named the department’s 2012 Deputy of the Year. Willer earned the award for his part in the arrest of an intoxicated, armed suspect in October 2011 in Antioch Township.
Lake Villa home invader gets 30 more yearsJan 15, 2013 12:00 AM
A former Antioch man found guilty of kidnapping and home invasion in Lake Villa was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday. Miguel Rico's sentence will begin when he finishes serving the 30 years behind bars he received for a similar crime he committed in Antioch Township, Lake County Judge Daniel Shanes said. That's 60 years in prison for Rico, who is 20 years old.
Ice fisherman not hurt after going in water at East Loon Lake Jan 4, 2013 12:00 AM
A 60-year-old Gurnee man was not hurt after plunging into a lake while ice fishing in unincorporated Antioch Township, authorities said Friday. Antioch Fire Department Chief John Nixon said a resident in the 40700 block of Champaign Drive on East Loon Lake, just north of Grass Lake Road, summoned rescue personnel at 1:47 p.m. Thursday after seeing the man in water up to his neck. The ice was only about 2 inches thick, Nixon said.
Retired Antioch Rescue Chief faces license suspension by stateDec 8, 2012 12:00 AM
The Illinois Department of Public Health will consider suspending the paramedic license of the Antioch Rescue Squad's retired chief for failing to address a litany of misconduct problems, state officials confirmed Friday. The notice sent Nov. 14 said the IDPH will conduct a hearing into the actions of Wayne Sobczak that could result in the loss of his Illinois paramedic license for a year.
Former Antioch Rescue official turns himself in after missing court callDec 5, 2012 12:00 AM
A former Antioch Rescue Squad treasurer facing felony theft charges turned himself in to authorities Wednesday, a day after an arrest warrant was issued because he missed a court hearing. John W. Edgell 54, of the 40000 block of Deep Lake Road in Antioch, said he was told the wrong court date during a previous hearing. Officials agreed to drop the warrant, and Edgell was freed with a new Jan. 8 court date.
Arrest warrant issued for former Antioch Rescue Squad treasurer Dec 4, 2012 12:00 AM
Already facing felony theft charges, the Antioch Rescue Squad's former treasure is now the target of an arrest warrant for failing to show up in court as required Tuesday. Unless he turns himself in, John W. Edgell will be arrested and held in Lake County jail on a $50,000 warrant, Lake County Assistant State's Attorney Kenneth Lorenz said.
Antioch extends contract with embattled rescue squadNov 21, 2012 12:00 AM
Antioch trustees this week approved a 90-day extension of the village's contract with the embattled Antioch Fire Department and Rescue Squad. The extemsion will give village leaders more time to weigh whether to stick with the agency or seek other options for emergency services.
Dial-a-Ride service expanded Nov 21, 2012 12:00 AM
The Lake County Coordinated Transportation Services Committee's Northwest Demonstration Project began in January 2010 to provide curb-to-curb dial-a-ride transportation service in the northwest townships of Lake County has been expanded to the townships of Fremont and Wauconda.
Antioch Township man pleads not guilty in death of ex-girlfriendNov 8, 2012 12:00 AM
Michael Axtell, 41, of Antioch Township pleaded not guilty in Lake County court Thursday to three counts of first degree murder. Axtell is accused of killing Tammy Stone, 40, in early October at the home they shared.
Antioch Rescue Squad says it’s making ‘positive changes’ to address problemsNov 8, 2012 12:00 AM
The Antioch Rescue Squad is creating a new employee handbook and forcing members to wear ID cards when on call and undergo harassment training, officials announced this week. The new initiatives are part of several improvements taking place at the troubled rescue squad under new Chief Brian DeKind, officials said in a news release.
What is Antioch supervisor up to? Nov 2, 2012 12:00 AM
An Antioch letter to the editor: The Antioch Township supervisor also served as president of the beleaguered Antioch Rescue Squad (ARS). The Antioch Township supervisor appoints the board members of the First Fire Protection District of Antioch Township.
Antioch Rescue Squad treasurer charged in theft from agency Oct 19, 2012 12:00 AM
John Edgell, the former treasurer of the Antioch Rescue Squad, has been charged with felony theft after stealing more than $10,000 from the troubled agency, authorities said. Edgell is due in bond court Saturday morning. If convicted, he faces three to seven years in prison and up to a $25,000 fine.
Trial set to begin in Lake Villa kidnapping, home invasionOct 2, 2012 12:00 AM
Opening statements are expected Tuesday in the trial of a former Antioch man charged in a 2010 kidnapping and home invasion in Lake Villa. Miguel Rico is on trial for aggravated home invasion, aggravated kidnapping and armed violence charges in connection with the break-in of a home in 2010. Police said Rico pointed a gun at the victim, bound him with duct tape and zip ties, then fled with the stolen property in the victim’s Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Confession in Lake Villa home invasion was coerced, defense attorneys sayOct 2, 2012 12:00 AM
The defense attorney for a 20-year-old man on trial for invading a Lake Villa home and attacking a resident two years ago said his client confessed to the crime only because he thought that's what police wanted to hear. Attorneys gave opening statements in Miguel Rico's trial at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan early Tuesday in front of Associate Judge Daniel Shanes.
Changes planned for troubled Antioch Rescue Squad Sep 27, 2012 12:00 AM
The Antioch Rescue Squad board of directors will be replaced and other changes implemented under a plan of correction the troubled squad has sent to the Illinois Department of Public Health. The changes come on the heels of a scathing IDPH letter regarding problems and unprofessional behavior. "I've been planning on fading off into the sunset at the rescue squad for quite some time now," board President Steve Smouse said.
Officials in 31 suburban townships get automatic raisesAug 29, 2012 12:00 AM
While most American workers have spent the past four years getting by with stagnating wages, or making even less than in years before, a segment of government employees is doing just fine. Elected officials in 31 suburban townships combined to make $661,387 more this year than they did in 2009. In many cases, they gave themselves the raises -- and they're getting ready to do it again.
Antioch Twp. woman celebrates $1 million Powerball winAug 29, 2012 12:00 AM
Debbie Otto said said she chose numbers that "looked right" when she was picking Powerball numbers on Aug. 8. The Antioch Township woman matched five numbers to win $1 million from the jackpot. She said she'll take the lump sum payment of $700,000. "I'm real excited," she said Wednesday.
Rockford man linked to armed robberies in Zion, Waukegan Aug 28, 2012 12:00 AM
A Rockford man who was injured in a high-speed crash after the armed robbery of an Antioch gas station is now also accused of stickups at stations in Zion and Waukegan, Lake County State's Attorney officials said Tuesday. Kenneth Cooper, 33, is now charged with four total counts of armed robbery and a single count of aggravated discharge of a firearm, Assistant States Attorney Tim Niehus said Tuesday.
Antioch agrees to 90-day contract with beleaguered rescue squad Aug 22, 2012 12:00 AM
Antioch will continue to receive emergency medical service from the embattled Antioch Rescue Squad through an inaugural, short-term contract. The village board approved the 90-day pact that will provide it some controls over the squad that is under scrutiny by a state agency regarding its operations. "If it ain't fixed, get rid of them,” Trustee Scott Pierce said.
Two Antioch Rescue Squad paramedics facing license revocationAug 20, 2012 12:00 AM
Two EMTs could lose their licenses amid allegations they abused and mistreated patients and co-workers while working at the Antioch Rescue Squad, state officials confirmed. The Illinois Department of Public Health officials said they are investigating the conduct of Kyle Shouse and Chris McBrady and will decide if they should ever again work as EMTs or paramedics.