The Antioch Theatre reopened in February, 2015 after an extensive remodeling project.
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The Village of Antioch is situated halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee with a history dating back to the 1830s.
First settlers included Darius B. Gage, Thomas Q. Gage and Thomas Warner. The first home was built along Sequoit Creek and a sawmill was constructed in 1839 by Hiram Buttrick. The sawmill remains today along W. Depot St. near downtown.
Antioch is home to more than 15,000 people who have access to an abundance of lakes including Grass Lake, Channel Lake and Lake Catherine.
In and around the downtown area you'll find restaurants and bars, a community theater, a newly renovated movie theater, specialty and antique shops, the historical society and museum and Pickard China. Residents have easy access to other businesses and restaurants along the Route 173 corridor.
The Dickens Holiday Village and Antioch's Santa's Frozen Village are a couple holiday highlights during your visit to Antioch.
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In the meantime, here's "Icons of Antioch."
The water tower on the east side of Antioch announces the home of the high school's mascot the Sequoits.
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McMillen Field is just east of Antioch High School and offers sports fields for the school's athletic events.
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Antioch residents have plenty of nearby lakes for recreation including Channel Lake to the west.
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An Antioch village sign on the west side of town lists a host of local organizations for its residents and visitors.
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Construction began in 1929 for St. Peter Catholic Church on Lake Street in Antioch. The new church and rectory was dedicated in 1930 by George Cardinal Mundelein.
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Hillside Cemetery in Antioch anchors the southeast corner of Routes 173 and 59.
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A sawmill was constructed in 1839 by Hiram Buttrick. The sawmill remains today along W. Depot St. near downtown.
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An old U.S. Army tank keeps watch near downtown Antioch at Orchard St. and Toft Ave.
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An old bell sits on top of the Lakes Region Historical Society just north of downtown on Main St.
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Samples of Pickard China plates sit in the window at the business along Pickard Ave. in Antioch.
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Metra serves residents of Antioch with the station located at E. Depot St.
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Williams Park is a destination for recreational activities for Antioch residents.
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The Antioch Village Hall serves residents at Main and Orchard Streets in downtown.
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A veteran's memorial was dedicated in 1969 and sits just outside of the village hall on Main St. in Antioch.
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Characters from the Dickens Holiday Village line the streets of downtown Antioch for the holiday season.
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Residents celebrate a tree lighting each year at the Antioch Village Hall on Main St.
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A variety of shops and restaurants are located in downtown Antioch.
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The Village Thrift Shop on Main St. in Antioch is one of many places to visit.
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Antioch is home to many restaurants including The Vegas Cafe on Main St.
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There is plenty of time to make visits to Santa in downtown Antioch.
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The PM&L Theatre kicks off A Christmas carol on December 11 at its Antioch location on Main St. The PM&L is currently holding a fundraiser to remodel and purchase an adjoining building.
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