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FAMILY FUN SUMMER ARTS & CRAFTS FAIRE

Enjoy browsing through Antioch’s Summer A/C Faire on June 18th & 19th in Antioch. There’s something for everyone in this handcrafted Faire. You’ll want to bring the entire family so the kids can enjoy the many activities planned for them, some are even FREE, like Face Painting, Balloon Art and a Kids Fun Fair! Located in Downtown. Visit AntiochChamber.org for info.

TASTE OF SUMMER—BIGGER THAN EVER!

Antioch’s Taste of Summer Festival is the perfect combination of Food, Music, Carnival and Sidewalk Sales. This is a must-do for summer fun for your family and friends. Join the fun, on July 14-17, 2016. This year you’ll enjoy the music of The Neverly Brothers, Suburban Cowboys, Shadows of Knight, Hi Infidelity, GooRoos, Bella Cain, and many others! PLUS, you’ll enjoy more Carnival Rides, more Wristband Options, and even Free Carnival Tickets! Visit AntiochChamber.org for all the exciting new information!

FALL ARTS-CRAFTS & APPLE FEST

Antioch’s Fall Arts and Crafts Faire welcomes back Apple Fest! This the perfect launch to seasonal fun! Join the Apple Fest Fun while you start your holiday decorating and shopping. The Fall AC Faire is September 10th and 11th in Downtown Antioch. Children will enjoy free kids activities at Apple Fest! Apple Fest offers Families lots of family fun with the new “Apple Structure” Contest, and much more. Visit AntiochChamber.org.

RUNNING OF THE WEINERS

Join us for Antioch’s Annual “Running of the Weiners” which takes place at Apple Fest on Sunday, September 11th. Three categories of Weiner Registration are available. Miniature-Tweenie-Standard. Come cheer on the Weiners in their newly designed racetrack as they race for prizes! Visit AntiochChamber.org this Summer for info.

BEER & BBQ WALK

Antioch hosts its 4th Annual Beer & BBQ Walk on October 8th. Tickets for this adult, fun Walk go on sale online on August 8th. This Walk benefits the Antioch Chamber’s Holiday Programs. Purchase tickets at AntiochChamber.org.

DICKEN’S HOLIDAY VILLAGE

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Downtown Antioch transforms into Dickens Holiday Village for the months of November and December. Enjoy the many Dickens Characters on display throughout Antioch, plus enjoy the new Fun, Savings, Teas and Events designed around Dickens. Take a Dickens Stroll and learn about the Dickens Era as you enjoy Antioch’s quaint Downtown. Visit AntiochChamber.org .

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CHAMPAGNE & CHOCOLATE HOLIDAY WALK

Antioch hosts its 4th Annual Champagne & Chocolate Holiday Walk on November 12th. Tickets for this adult, fun Walk go on sale online on September 12th. This Walk benefits the Antioch Chamber’s Holiday Programs. Purchase tickets at AntiochChamber.org.

SANTA’S FROZEN VILLAGE

Santa opens his FROZEN Village on Saturday, November 26th. Santa has invited back his FROZEN Friends to join him on Saturdays and Sundays for “Meet & Greets”. Santa’s FROZEN Friends are on Weekend afternoons, admission is $5 pp for all ages. Frozen visits include fun treats for the Kids! Free Santa visits can be enjoyed on Monday thru Friday nights. Bring your camera for photos! Visit AntiochChamber.org for info.

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When you think “small town” images of quaint Main Streets lined with locally owned shops and restaurants come to mind along with the smiling faces of the happy and content residents.

While not quite the days of old, the stateline area is about as close to it as you can get.

People who move into the area often come with visions of sipping ice-cold lemonade from Mason jars while sitting in rocking chairs on the front porch.

And they’re rarely disappointed. Even just stopping by for a visit will bring the feeling of days long past back to life.

The small communities in this area like Antioch and Twin Lakes, Salem and Richmond are the epitome of small-town charm and hospitality.

The Village of Antioch, a hub on community and commerce, has family friendly activities all year long. There’s also a plethora of dining, entertainment and other fun things for the grown ups.

With the PM&L Theatre, the Dickens Holiday Village, wine walks, Taste of

area

Summer and more, downtown Antioch is always the place to be.

The Village of Twin Lakes is where you might go to get a way from it all. The village is home to Lake Mary and Lake Elizabeth – and all the fun that can be found on the water. There are nearly 1,000 acres of water between the two lakes and outdoor activities rule the day in Twin Lakes.

And if you’re around in the summer time, make sure to check out the Twin Lakes Aquanuts. The 2015 national championship waterski team has been performing on Lake Mary for 25 years.

Stop and take a look around, and check out what these communities have to offer.

There’s so much to see and do, we know you’re going to have a great time.

We’ve gathered some information about the area for you to help you on your way. Inside you will find everything from listings of businesses and churches to articles about what is special in these communities.

Have fun while you check out the wonders of the stateline!

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The Lake County Mounted Posse give residents a treat during the 2015 Fourth of July parade held on Main St. in Antioch.

The group has become a fixture in village parades. They were formed to promote the better use of horses, to keep alive the spirit of the “Old West,” and to encourage “Horsemanship, Sportsmanship and Citizenship.” (JUDE KAIDER PHOTO)

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OUR GOVERNMENT VILLAGE OF ANTIOCH The Village Board meets the first and third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building.

874 Main St. Antioch, IL 60002 Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: (847) 395-1000 Fax: (847) 395-1920 www.richmond-il.com

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VILLAGE OF JOHNSBURG The Village Board meets the first and third Tuesday of the month at the Village Hall at 7 p.m.

1515 Channel Beach Avenue Johnsburg, IL 60051 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Phone: (815) 385-6023 Fax: (815) 385-6054 www.johnsburg.org

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Phone: (815) 675-2121 Fax: (815) 675-6053 www.springgrovevillage. com BURTON TOWNSHIP P. O. Box 353 1917 Main St. Spring Grove, IL 60081 Phone: (815) 675-9139 Fax: (815) 675-9139 MCHENRY TOWNSHIP The Board of Trustees meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Township Hall.

3703 N. Richmond Road Johnsburg, IL 60051 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Phone: (815) 385-5605 Fax: (815) 385-5671 www.mchenrytownship.com RICHMOND TOWNSHIP The Board of Trustees meets the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.

7812 S. Route 31 Richmond, IL 60071 Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: (815) 678-0077 Fax: (815) 678-2490

VILLAGE OF RICHMOND The Village Board meets the first and third Thursday of the month at the Village Hall at 7 p.m.

5600 Hunter Drive Richmond, IL 60071 Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: (815) 678-4040 Fax: (815) 678-2403 www.richmond-il.com

www.richmond-township. com

VILLAGE OF RINGWOOD The Village Board meets the third Thursday of each month at the Village Hall at 7:30 p.m.

6000 Barnard Mill Road Ringwood, IL 60072 Hours: Village Clerk is available on the first Saturday of each month, 9 to 11 a.m.

Phone: (815) 653-5511 Fax: (815) 653-9571 ringwood-il.us

FOX LAKE The Village Board Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. The meetings start at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Village Hall.

66 Thillen Drive Fox Lake, IL 60020 Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone: (847) 587-2151 Fax: (847) 587-2237

VILLAGE OF SPRING GROVE The Village Board meets the first and third Tuesday in the council chambers at the Municipal Centre at 6 p.m.

7410 Meyer Road Spring Grove, IL 60081 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

LAKE VILLA The Village Board meets at 7 p.m. as a committee of the whole and at 8 p.m. for official board meetings on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.

The Village Board also meets as a committee of the

www.foxlake.org

Summer fun

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Thrill seekers defy gravity, if only for an instant, on “Freak Out,” offered during the 885 Civic Club’s carnival in the Antioch municipal parking lot last year. The huge, jaw-like pendulum was one of many rides for adults and children to enjoy. The club’s website can be found at http://on.fb.me/1GhF0eD.

whole at 7 p.m. on all other Wednesdays as needed.

65 Cedar Ave. Lake Villa, IL 60046 Phone: (847) 356-6100 Department Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

www.lake-villa.org/

INGLESIDE/GRANT TOWNSHIP The Board of Trustees meets the third Tuesday of

every month at 7 p.m. in the lower level of the township hall.

Grant Township Center 26725 W. Molidor Road Ingleside, IL 60041 Phone: (847) 740-2233 Fax: (847) 740-2255 Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

Saturdays and evenings by appointment only. www.granttownshipcenter. org

OUR HISTORY

Area lakes were key to growth of Sandra Landen-Machaj

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n the early 1800s, the area known today as Antioch was the homeland of the Pottawatomi Indian Tribe. The Pottawatomi were a semi-nomadic tribe that could be found moving through northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, hunting and fishing to provide food for their families.

This area with its rolling landscape and many glacial lakes was especially rich with wild fowl and fish that lived in and along the lakes and rivers prominent in the area.

Life for these Native Americans was good, until the arrival of the white man.

As the settlers worked their way west from the east coast, they began to establish settlements along the way. The first recorded settlement in what was to become Antioch was a log cabin built along Sequoit Creek, a tributary of the Fox River.

It was on this spot that brothers, Darius and Thomas Gage built the first permanent building – a small cabin – shortly after the winter of 1837.

In order for a community to grow, one of the first businesses to be built was often a sawmill and Antioch was no exception.

One was quickly built by Hiram Buttrick in 1839 to provide the lumber needs for the growing community.

Many early settlers to the area were members of the religious sect known as

The Disciples of Christ or later as the Church of Christ. The name Antioch was chosen in 1843 as Antioch was the name of a city in Turkey, which was known as a center of early Christianity.

The town was officially founded prior to the beginning of the Civil War. Lumber is key The town began to grow with small shops to meet the needs of the local residents. A steam gristmill was built by John Elliott in 1856. Settlers continued to arrive, many from Germany and England, establishing more farms in the area.

Because of its religious connections, the community was known as a regional center of the abolitionist movement and became a stop on the Underground Railroad. With a strong belief in abolitionism, the village sent a large number of young men to fight in the Union Army during the Civil War. Shortly after the end of the Civil War, the town of Antioch chose to end its incorporation. Many members of the religious community moved from the area while many of the young men never returned from the war. This was not, however, the end of the community. 1892 saw a rebirth of Antioch as the community reincorporated as the Village of Antioch.

With the arrival of the railroad in 1886, Antioch became a local center for vacationers. The tourists made their way here because of the presence of the lakes,

which can be found throughout the area.

Local farmers began to take in boarders and some added rooms to their homes to accommodate guests, increasing their income. Later hotels and summer cottages were built along the lakes of the area. Both visitors and local residents enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and other outdoor activities.

Excursions along the lakes to view the famous flowering lotus beds of Grass Lake were a favorite adventure.

Gangsters, growth While every community in the area has a story of mobsters living, visiting, or just being seen in the area, it is said that Al Capone owned a summer home on nearby Bluff Lake.

Like most communities of the late 1800s and early 1900s, Antioch’s buildings were built of wood. Fires were very common in the area, and often the entire community would burn. After a series of fires, which continued to 1904, the village began to build more brick buildings and installed a public water system to aid in controlling fires.

Antioch, which is located between Milwaukee and Chicago, with surrounding lakes and train transportation to both of these cities, became a center for ice harvesting. Ice was big business in the days

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Downtown Antioch is a combination of small businesses, restaurants and an active theater company.

While today the street through town is a busy highway, it was once a local Indian trail.

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With the train providing passenger service to Antioch the village became popular as a bedroom community for those who worked in Milwaukee or Chicago, that is until the train’s passenger service was terminated in 1965. The service was reinstated in 1996 when Metra made Antioch the terminus of its new passenger route from Chicago. Today many residents continue to commute from Antioch to Chicago.

The village continues to grow with local business increasing and some industry making Antioch home.

According to the 2010 census, the population of Antioch has reached 14,430 residents. The Indian trails of old are now major highways intersecting Antioch. Today the Muquonago Trail, now known as Highway 83, and the old Pottawatomi Trail, now Highway 173, guide traffic through the village.

Antioch School was built in 1890. Today this building is the home of the Lakes Region Historical Society and is located in downtown Antioch.

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The Rev. Scott Keenan, rector, dedicates a baby during a service last year at St. Andrew Anglican Church in Spring Grove.

Anglican church carves a niche

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The little white church on the corner of Blivin and North streets in Spring Grove is home to St. Andrews, an Anglican Community. It may look small, but folks there have big hearts.

The church is almost six years old and has nestled into the community.

“We thought about what we could do – and do it right,” explained the Rev. Scott Keenan, the rector father of the parish.

Once a month, church members make lunch for the Northern Illinois PADS (Providing Advocacy, Dignity, and Shelter) program.

The lunches are held in a larger facility, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Richmond.

Every Thanksgiving, the church provides holiday meals for Pioneer Center group homes.

St. Andrews parish also contributes food to the Helping Hands food pantry. In September, people brought breakfast food.

St. Andrews has also teamed up with several other McHenry County churches to fill Manna Packs for the non-profit, Christian agency, Feed My Starving Children.

The volunteers will hand-pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children, and those meals will be shipped distribution partners. Feed My Starving Children meals have reached nearly 70 countries around the world since the group began shipping food packages in 1994.

Numbers aren’t the main concern of St. Andrews, Keenan said. “We want to be a family and care for each other and the community.”

“We look for small pickets to fill,” he said.

Keenan explained that St. Andrews is part of the ancient faith based on the Benedictine Community rule of life of

faith, pray and service.

Lisa Keenan, Scott Keenan’s wife, is an important part of the congregation and the community. “That’s the beauty of the married priesthood,” Scott Keenan commented.

He works full-time at St. Andrews and said that his wife plays an important role in scheduling and making sure the priest is where he needs to be, when he needs to be there.

St. Andrews offers the community a traditional expression of the ancient faith every Sunday morning at 9 a.m., with adult education to follow at 10:30 a.m.

A contemporary service, still offering the rich, historical liturgy is offered once a month at 6 p.m. on Sundays.

The church doors are open on Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. for prayer.

For addition information about St. Andrews, visit the parish website at www. saintandrewparish.org or call (847) 254-5251

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OUR CHURCHES Antioch Baptist Church 41412 North Highway 83 Antioch, IL 60002 Phone: (847) 769-5332 www.abcantioch.org Services: Sunday Worship 10:15 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Wednesday evening 7 p.m.

Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church 1501 Deep Lake Road Antioch, IL 60002 Phone: (847) 395-9400 www.beautifulsaviorantioch. com Services: Sunday 9 a.m., followed by Bible Studies and Sunday School at 10:30 a.m.

CrossView Church 750 Highview Drive Antioch, IL 60002 Phone: (847) 395-4117 Fax: (847) 395-8438 www.crossviewonline.org

Services: Sunday Christian Education for all Ages 8:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service 10:15am Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church 24300 W. Grass Lake Road Antioch, IL 60002 Phone: (847) 395-1660 Fax: (847) 589-0519 www.faithantioch.org Service: Sunday Worship: 8 and 10:45 a.m.; Monday at 7 p.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Adult Bible Classes 9:30 a.m.

Monday Evenings 7 p.m.

NorthBridge Church 229 Depot Street Antioch, IL 60002 Phone: (847) 838-0800 Fax: (847) 838-9371 www.northbridgechurch.org Service: Sunday Worship 9 and 10:45 a.m.

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www.umcantioch.org Services: Sunday Worship 8 and 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

St. Peter Catholic Church 557 Lake Street Antioch, IL 60002 Phone: (847) 395-0274 Fax: (847) 395-4553 www.stpeterantioch.org Services: Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m.

Saturday 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 6:30, 8, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.

The Edge Church 25 Forest Avenue Fox Lake, IL 60020 Phone: (630) 287-1592 www.edge-church.com Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Bible Study 9 a.m.

The United Methodist Church of Antioch 848 Main Street Antioch, IL 60002 Phone: (847) 395-1259 Fax: (847) 395-4238 umcantioch@earthlink.net

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Evangelical Lutheran Church of All Saints 5800 State Park Road Fox Lake, IL 60020 Phone: (847) 587-7727 Fax: (847) 587-7841 www.allsaintsfoxlake.org Service: Sunday Worship 8:15 a.m.

Sunday Contemporary 10 a.m.

Sunday School 10 a.m.

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Saint Stephen Lutheran Church 1155 Hillside Avenue Antioch, IL 60002 Phone: (847) 395-3359 Fax: (847) 395-3545 www.saintstephenofantioch.org Services: Sunday 8 and 10:30 a.m.

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McHenry, IL 60051 Phone: (847) 497-3805 Fax: (847) 497-3805 www.umc.org Services: Sunday Worship and Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

St. Bede Catholic Church 36455 N. Wilson Road Ingleside, IL 60041 (847) 587-2251 www.stbedechurch.com Services: Monday – Saturday: 8:15 a.m.

Saturday Vigil Mass: 5 p.m.

Sunday: 7, 9 and 11 a.m.

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 2302 W. Church Street Johnsburg, IL 60051 Phone: (815) 385-1477 Fax: (815) 363-3333 www.stjohnsjohnsburg.org Services: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Masses 8 a.m.

Friday Mass 9 a.m. during school year Saturday Mass 4 p.m.

Sunday Mass 7, 9, and 11 a.m.

CrossPoint Church 27430 W.Nippersink Rd. Ingleside, IL 60041 (847) 587-7722 www.thecrosspointchurch.org/ Services: Sunday 10 a.m.

Ingleside United Methodist Church 36325 North Maple Ave Ingleside, IL 60041 (847) 587-0250 www.ingleside-methodist.org/ Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m.

JOHNSBURG Joyful Harvest Lutheran Church 5050 N. Johnsburg Road Johnsburg, IL 60051 Phone: (847) 497-4569 www.joyfulharvest.org Services: Saturday Worship 6 p.m.

Sunday Worship 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Jubilee Lutheran Church 3605 Chapel Hill Road Johnsburg, IL 60050 Phone: (815) 600-6995 www.jubileelcms.org Services: Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Adult Bible Study 10:15 a.m.

Meadowland Community Church 4815 Wilmot Road McHenry, IL 60050 Phone: (815) 363-7800 Fax: (815) 363-7805 www.meadowlandchurch.org Services: Sunday Worship 9 and 11 a.m.

Mount Hope United Methodist Church 1015 W. Broadway Street

Services: Monday Communion Service 8 a.m.

Tuesday through Friday Daily Mass 8 a.m.

Saturday Mass 5 p.m.

Sunday Masses 8 and 10:30 a.m.

Reconciliation Saturday 4 p.m.

RINGWOOD Ringwood United Methodist Church 5214 Barnard Mill Road Ringwood, IL 60072 Phone: (815) 653-6956 www.umc.org Services: Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Sunday School begins immediately following the children’s message.

LAKE VILLA Congregation Am Echod 616 N. Bridgeport Terrace, Ste. B Lindenhurst, IL 60046 (847) 265-1818 www.amechod.org Holy Cross Church – Anglican 500 Park Ave. #102 Lake Villa, IL 60046 (847) 356-1901 www.holycross-anglican.org Services: Sunday 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 10:45 a.m.

Christian Education Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.

Morning Prayer Liberty Community Church 1640 Gelden Rd. Lindenhurst, IL 60046 (847) 356-9336 www.findliberty.org Service: Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday School, 10:30 a.m. Worship

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Community Church of Richmond 5714 Broadway Richmond, IL 60071 Phone: (815) 678-6521 www.richmonducc.org Services: Traditional Service 10 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Community of Faith Lutheran Church 3010 E. Solon Road Spring Grove, IL 60081 Phone: (815) 675-1074 Services: Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Children’s Church 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Community of Faith Lutheran Church 3010 E. Solon Road Richmond, IL 60071 Phone: (815) 675-1074 www.gocof.org Services: Sunday Worship 9 a.m.

Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

Life Spring Community Church 2503 Spring Ridge Dr. Unit G Spring Grove, IL 60081 Phone: (815) 230-7101 http://lifespringefc.org Services: Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

First Baptist Church 5700 Hill Road Richmond, IL 60071 Phone: (815) 678-3712

Spring Grove Bible Fellowship 7664 Wilmot Road Spring Grove, IL 60081 Phone: (815) 675-0041 www.sgbf.com Services: Adult Sunday School 9 a.m.

Sunday Services 10 a.m.

St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church 40000 N. US Highway 45 Old Mill Creek, IL 60046 (847) 395-3474 http://newoldchurch.org Saturday: 4 and 6 p.m.

Sunday: 7, 9, 11 a.m.

Monday-Saturday: 8:30 a.m.

Saturday Confession: 3 p.m.

St. Peter’s Catholic Church 2118 Main Street Spring Grove, IL 60081 Phone: (815) 675-2288 www.stpetercatholicchurch. org Services: Tuesday through Friday 8 a.m.

Saturday Mass 4 p.m.

Sunday Mass 7, 9, 11 a.m.

Transformation Church 38869 N. Deep Lake Rd Lake Villa, Illinois 60046 (847) 356-1031 http://tclv.org Sunday School/Bible Study: 9:15 a.m. Teaching for all ages Sunday Worship Services: 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Small Group Bible Study: 6 p.m.

Grace Lutheran Church 6000 Broadway Richmond, IL 60071 Phone: (815) 678-3082 Fax: (815) 678-2123 www.gracelutheran1.org Services: Sunday Worship 8 and 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Adult Bible Study 10:30 a.m.

St. Joseph Catholic Church 10519 Main Street Richmond, IL 60071 Phone: (815) 678-7421 www.stjosephrichmondil.4lpi. com

Prince of Peace Catholic Church and School 135 S. Milwaukee Ave. Lake Villa, IL 60046 (847) 356-7915 www.princeofpeacelv.org Services: Saturday 5 p.m.

Sunday 7:30, 11:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m. (Children’s Liturgy of the Word) Monday-Friday 8 a.m.

Holy Days 7:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

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Fox Lake Community Church 25 W. Big Hollow Rd Fox Lake, IL 60020 Services: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

(847) 587-1331 www.foxlakechurch.org/

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Up close and personal

Reid Leukhardt gets up close and personal with a new wooly friend as mother, Ryan, watches during the second annual Down On the Farm get together at the Antioch Township Hall in Lake Villa last August. In addition to the petting zoo complete with sheep, ducks, geese, goats, and a baby piglet, the event offered young attendees from the area a chance to ride ponies, have a tour of the grounds in a tractor train, get a souvenir balloon art creation, have their faces painted, and eat lunch.

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OUR PARKS State and county parks Toddler Griffin Filwett shows his mom, Tami, and dad, Greg, that despite his tender age, he’s a real swinger at the Antioch Aqua Center in Williams Park, last summer. It was the family’s last chance for a swim at the center this year with Labor Day marking the close of the pool for the season.

The Aqua Center opens May 28. For more information about Parks and Recreation events or for 2016 Aqua Center updates call (847) 395-2160.

Glacial Park Research Field Station 6512 Harts Road Ringwood, IL 60072 Phone: (815) 678-7644 Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

This 3,273-acre remnant of glacial activity contains gravel kames, kettles, restored prairies, oak savannas, and wetlands including the Kettle Bog and the Lost Valley Marsh.

Wiedrich Education Center 6316 Harts Road Ringwood, IL 60072 Phone: (815) 678-2219 Hours: Open for educational programming, special events only.

Lyle C. Thomas Park and Nippersink Canoe Base Off Highway 12 Spring Grove, IL Phone: (815) 338-6223 This 13-acre site is home to one of four canoe launches/landings along the Nippersink Creek. The creek meanders around cut banks and sand bars, beneath willows and rolling farmlands. These lands are popular takeout points for canoeists using the Nippersink, as well as quiet angling and picnic spots.

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Chain O’ Lakes State Park 8916 Wilmot Road Spring Grove, IL 60081 Phone: (847) 587-5512 www.dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/ parks/ Located in the heart of Illinois’ largest concentration of natural lakes, Chain O’ Lakes State Park is a water-oriented recreation area with outstanding opportunities for boaters, anglers and skiers. The Park borders three natural

lakes – Grass, Marie and Nippersink, and the Fox River that connects the other seven lakes (Bluff, Fox, Pistakee, Channel, Petite, Catherine and Redhead) that make up the chain. In addition, the park contains a 44-acre lake within its boundaries.

The 2,793-acre state park and adjoining 3,230-acre conservation area and nearly 6,500 acres of water the Chain O’ Lakes State Park offers activities which include picnicking, nature walks on trails, horse rental, camping, boating, fishing, and winter sports. Facilities for disabled and/or elderly visitors are available, including a quarter-mile hiking trail.

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McHenry County Conservation District 18410 Highway 14 Woodstock, IL 60098 Phone: (815) 338-6223 www.mccdistrict.org Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Conservation District is a countywide public agency created in 1971. Its mission is three-fold: Preservation, the Conservation District protects vital natural areas through public and private ownership and restoration initiatives; Education, outreach programs teach school children and civic groups the value of conservation and the importance of responsible stewardship; Recreation, Resources-based activities like hiking, camping, canoeing and fishing are available at 27 locations.

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William E. Brook Wetland Sanctuary and Entertainment Center Downtown Antioch

Antioch Parks Antioch Aqua Center 741 Main St.

Richmond Parks Bennett Park 5913 Milwaukee Avenue

Antioch Village Parks and Recreation 807 Holbeck Drive

Cotting Park 10810 Partridge Trail

Jensen Park 563 Hillside Ave.

Horse Fair Park 8105 Bliven St. Horse Fair Park is available for family gatherings, basketball, volleyball, picnicking, and ice-skating to the residents of the Village. Call the Municipal Centre at (815) 675-2121 to ask about

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Memorial Hall, at 10308 Main Street in downtown Richmond, was built in 1907 with $10,000 left to the village by Charles DeWitt McConnell, grandson of William McConnell the village’s first settler.

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Memorial Hall going strong for 109 years

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Since the early 1900s, Memorial Hall has stood at 10308 Main St. in downtown Richmond. It is recognized as the hub of community activities. The two-story building with an orange-yellow brick façade and a gabled roof looks much the same as it did when first built in 1907.

Memorial Hall is the result of a bequest written into the will of Charles DeWitt McConnell, grandson of Richmond’s original settler William McConnell. In that will he left a sum of $10,000 for the building of a village hall. The bequest was specifically required to be used for a building to be named Memorial

Hall and to be used for all community needs.

According to an article submitted by Irene Borre, longtime village resident, to the book “McHenry County in the Twentieth Century,” the bequest had additional restrictions.

“It was to be used for the purpose of erecting a village or city hall, the same to be called Memorial Hall, to be used when required by church societies and school functions free of charge, and not to be used for immoral exhibitions or immoral shows,” according to the article.

Upon receiving notice of the bequest, a committee was formed to begin the search for an appropriate parcel of land on which to

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With the completion of the renovations, the stage had been reduced in size as well as the dressing rooms and the balcony had also been reduced in size so as not to extend over the basketball court.

For many years, the auditorium was the home of a popular touring company, the J. B. Routnar Players. This group was well known throughout Wisconsin and northern Illinois for its production of family entertainment.

Melodramas, popular from the 1920s to the 1940s, were among some of their most loved performances.

The stage curtain was a unique affair on which local businesses could have an advertisement hand-painted. The advertisers paid $1 per week for their ads.

Memorial Hall has been the home of almost every organization found in Richmond through the years. The village clerk’s office was on the lower level, as was the police department. New facilities have since been built as the village has grown.

Until 1930 two jail cells on the lower level were available for police use. The American Legion, the senior citizens group, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts held meetings at Memorial Hall. It has been used as a polling place and for graduation ceremonies for the local grade schools.

The Richmond Public Library used the old police department space as its first

home. Although it moved in the 1940s to a portion of the drug store building located on Broadway and Main, it returned to Memorial Hall in 1972, taking over the auditorium as its home until 1990 when a new library was built.

At one time village members would gather at Memorial Hall to watch movies.

Films are no longer shown here because the projection booth, which was in the balcony, was removed during renovation.

Live entertainment continues to be seen at Memorial Hall. A new production company, Theatrebolt, has plans to make Memorial Hall its home.

“Memorial Hall remains the center of activity for Richmond,” said Village Clerk Karla Thomas. “It is where the village residents enjoy activities including local ballet productions, school plays, craft fairs, and live theater. The building can be rented for private corporate events and family gatherings. As stated in the original deeding from McConnell’s bequest, there is still no charge for church or school groups.

The National Register of Historic Places recognized Memorial Hall as a building of historical significance in 1993.

For more than 100 years, Memorial Hall has served as the heart of the Village of Richmond and it appears positioned to do so for many more years.

At one time, movies were shown at Memorial Hall and the projector room was located in the balcony. Removing three layers of false ceilings unveiled the original wood ceiling.

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build Memorial Hall. The land chosen was on Main Street and owned by Charles Kruse, owner of the local hardware store. He agreed to sell the land to the village. A contract for building the hall was awarded to Fred Arp, a local mason in 1906. The building was to be completed at a cost of $9,348. Gas fixtures would light the building.

The main level of the building contained – then as now – an auditorium with a raised stage for performances and a balcony.

Dressing rooms for performers were found on either side of the stage. A ticket office and a coat check space were placed just inside the main door. The lower level contained offices that would be used over the years for a variety of organizations.

Prior to the building of Memorial Hall, Village Board meetings were held either at the Richmond Bank Building or in the office of the Richmond Gazette, the village newspaper. In 1908, Memorial Hall became the official home for village board meetings.

That was also the year the local high school began to use the auditorium for physical education classes. By 1930, for the school to use the auditorium space for basketball games, renovations were needed to make the court regulation size and to add showers. The renovations were completed without expense to the village due to a grant received by the school.

OUR EMERGENCY SERVICES Antioch Fire Department Station 1 and Administrative Offices: 835 Holbek Drive Antioch, IL 60002 Phone: (847) 395-5511 Fax: (847) 395-1018 Emergency: 911 www.antiochfire.org Station 2: 700 Deep Lake Road Antioch, IL 60002 Station 3: 24675 West Grass Lake Road Antioch, IL 60002 Antioch Police Department 433 Orchard Street Antioch, IL 60002 Non-emergency: (847) 395-8585 Emergency: 911 www.antiochpd.com

JOHNSBURG Johnsburg Fire Department McHenry Township Fire Protection District Station 1: 3610 W. Elm Street McHenry, IL 60050 Phone: (815) 385-0075 Fax: (815) 385-9419 Emergency: 911 www.johnsburg.org www.mtfpd.org Station 2: 3710 Johnsburg Road McHenry, IL 60051 Phone: (815) 385-1010 Station 3: 809 Rand Road McHenry, IL 60051 Phone: (815) 385-2525 Station 4: 6300 W. Dartmoor McHenry, IL 60050 Phone: (815) 669-5588 Johnsburg Police Department 3611 Chapel Hill Road Johnsburg, IL 60051 Non-Emergency: (815) 385-6024 Fax: (815) 385-4490 Emergency: 911 www.johnsburg.org RICHMOND Richmond Fire Department 5601 Hunter Drive

Richmond, IL 60071 Phone: (815) 678-3672 Fax: (815) 678-2042 Emergency: 911 www.richmondfire.com Richmond Police Department 5600 Hunter Drive Richmond, IL 60071 Non-Emergency: (815) 678-2351 Fax: (815) 678-4307 Emergency: 911 www.richmond-il.com

SPRING GROVE Spring Grove Fire Department 8214 Richardson Road Spring Grove, IL 60081 Phone: (815) 675-2450 Fax: (815) 675-6284 Emergency: 911 www.springgrovefire.com Spring Grove Police Department 7401 Meyer Road Spring Grove, IL 60081 Non-Emergency: (815) 675-2596 Fax: (815) 675-2320 Emergency: 911 www.springgrovepd.com

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Birds on the barbecue

Antioch Lions Club members combine their culinary efforts wth Antioch firefighters at the village’s largest grill during the 2015 Lions Chicken BBQ in Williams Park. The crew was among many who volunteered to make the popular event a success again this year by keeping area residents well fed. More than 1,800 half-birds were served to attendees. A drive-through line was available for people to get their meal to go. In addition to the food, those on-hand were entertained with live music and games.

FOX LAKE Fox Lake Fire Protection District Headquarters Station Two: 306 Washington St. Ingleside, IL 60041 Phone: (847) 587-0895 www.flfpd.org

McHenry Township Fire Protection District Station 1: 3610 W. Elm Street McHenry, IL 60050 Phone: (815) 385-0075 Fax: (815) 385-9419 Emergency: 911 www.johnsburg.org www.mtfpd.org Station 2: 3710 Johnsburg Road McHenry, IL 60051 Phone: (815) 385-1010 Station 3: 809 Rand Road McHenry, IL 60051 Phone: (815) 385-2525 Station 4: 6300 W. Dartmoor McHenry, IL 60050 Phone: (815) 669-5588

Fox Lake Fire Protection District Station Three 26603 Molidor Rd. Ingleside, IL 60041 Phone: (847) 546-6034 www.flfpd.org

Ringwood Police Department Non-Emergency: McHenry County Sheriff: (815) 338-2144 Emergency: 911

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Fox Lake Fire Protection District Station Four 911 Main Street Fox Lake, IL 60020 Phone: (847) 587-3314 www.flfpd.org Fox Lake Police Department Fox Lake Police Department 301 S. Rte. 59 Fox Lake, IL 60020 Phone: (847) 587-3100 Fax: (847) 587-2776 Emergency: 911 www.foxlake.org

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910 E. Grand Avenue Lake Villa, IL 60046 Phone: (847) 356-2992 Fax: (847) 356-3161 www.lakevillafiredepartment. com Lake Villa Fire Department 68 East Grand Ave. P.O. Box 82 Lake Villa, IL 60046 Phone: (847) 356-2525 Fax: (847) 356-5099 www.lakevillafiredepartment. com Lake Villa Police Department 65 Cedar Ave Lake Villa, IL 60046 Non-Emergency: (847) 356-6106 Emergency: 911 www.lake-villa.org/police/

INGLESIDE Fire Department Fox Lake Fire Protection District Station Three 26603 Molidor Rd. Ingleside, IL 60041 Phone: (847) 546-6034 www.flfpd.org Police Department 27901 W. Concrete Dr. Ingleside, IL 60041 Non-Emergency: (815) 385-4111 Emergency: 911 www.lakemoor.net/police

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