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Lakes Region Historical Society
deecat Says: Note: Photo to follow whenever I return for a visitIf you love history as I do, then I suggest that you visit the Lakes Region Historical Society in Antioch. It's located in a very unusual locality but quite convenient, Antioch's Old Grade School Building at Main Street and...
Visit the Pickard Factory Outlet Store/Museum
deecat Says: While in Antioch, it's always fun to visit the Pickard Factory Outlet Store and Museum.. This is a real outlet store that is located on the factory premises. This is where you are able to purchase "high quality seconds and closeout products at a 40%-60% discount of retail...
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infini-tea: Gourmet Restaurant and Tea
deecat Says: My friend Mickey had been telling me about this darling Gourmet Restaurant and Tea Services in Antioch; thus, we dropped in so I could see what it was all about.It is a delightful establishment that serves Breakfast, Lunch, and Gourmet Dinners. In addition, they conduct Two...
Binanti's Taste of Italy II: New Owners; New Name
deecat Says: Allan and I often drove to Antioch to go to the wonderful Italian Restaurant called DiMarco's Restaurant It was written up several times in Chicago Magazine as one of the finest Italian restaurants in the Chicago suburbs. So, I was shocked this last time I visited Antioch...
Oliverii North Trattoria-Pizzeria: Northern Italian
deecat Says: Another relatively new restaurant in Antioch is called Oliverii North Trattoria-Pizzeria. It is one of four restaurants [Trattoria Oliverii in Northbrook, Il, Ristorante Bottaio in Libertyville, IL, and Ristorante Abruzzo in Deerfield, IL].Oliverii North is open...
deecat Says: Allan and I were in Antioch about three weeks ago so that he could pick up his new contact lenses. We were very hungry and so when we saw a sign for a new place that sells BBQ, we decided to give it a try. So off to find Herm's BBQ we went.We had a little difficulty finding...
Something Sweet and Gourmet: Delicious Homemade Fudge
deecat Says: After lunch on that November afternoon, Mickey and I decided that we would break down and go to the fudge place called Something Sweet and Gourmet. What a great decision that turned out to be. They make their fudge daily, and because of all the fresh quality ingredients,...
Rugan's: Wine Bar-Martini's-Ale House-Tapas
deecat Says: I don't think that I have ever been so surprised as I was when I happened upon the relatively new Rugan's. First off, it is quite unique, bing a wine bar, Martini bar, Ale House, and Gourmet Tapas Bar They have live entertainment on Thursdays, and specials on all other...
Petrucci's Italian Market and Cafe: Out of the Way, But Worth It
deecat Says: Check out all the photographsI have visited Petrucci's Italian Market and Cafe on two different occasions. The first time was with my husband. We spotted the sign after we had completed eating Barbeque at another place. So, we went in to check it out and ended up purchased...
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When we lived in Antioch, there was no rail service [it had ended in 1965 and did not return until 1996].
So, I was pleasantly surprised when Metra opened a new suburban passenger rail line called the North Central It was the first new rail line in 70 years. Antioch is the end of that line from Chicago Union Station.
Because this was such a successful project, they even expanded services. The train makes stops in 10 communities as well as a trasfer stop at O'Hare International Airport, Remote Parking Lot F. The length of the trip one way is 53 miles.
There are some drawbacks to this situation. There is only weekday service [NO WEEKENDS]. However, to supplement its service, Pace bus offers transportation to another community with a Metra line at another station that has weekend service.
In addition, there is no agent at the Depot. The waiting room hours are from 5:00 am until 8:00 pm. Parking is $1.50 a day.
But at least for those who work south of Antioch [especially those who work in Chicago], this is a big step forward. It takes between 85-87 minutes from Antioch to Chicago and without the complications of driving during rush hour.
Updated Nov 12, 2007
Phone: Parking Contact 847-395-1000
Antioch Floral: Always Helpful
deecat Says: The first building that I photographed on my latest trip to Antioch this time was Antioch Floral right on Main Street. They have been serving the Antioch area for years. Over that time, they have changed the look of the building. I think that it is quite attractive, and the...
Rustique [feels like home]: Unique and Beautiful Shop
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deecat Says: What a beautiful, elegant, unique store we discovered right there on Toft Street in Antioch! This store is very large and most delightful to visit. It is called Rustique, and their motto is "feels like home".It is divided into different rooms, one just as spectacular as the...
Rose of Sharon Boutique: Upscale Resale Shop
deecat Says: I've always been fond of resale shops. I find the most interesting and beautiful items that I could never afford at retail prices. Thus, I was pleased to discover on this most recent visit to Antioch, Illinois that there is a very upscale resale shop called Rose of Sharon...
deecat Says: There are many positives about Antioch, Illinois. It is small town with small town values. It has a vibrant downtown area. It is surrounded by many beautiful lakes which provide boating, swimming, and fishing for those who love the outdoors.But it also has some unique...
deecat Says: The five photographs that appear on this page and representative of Antioch, Illinois They are all quite different, but when I think of Antioch, these are some of the sights I remember.1. Gazebo in front of Village Hall on the west side of Main Street [Route 83]. It is...
deecat Says: Antioch is located in Lake County, Illinois, which is about 50 miles NW of the Chicago Loop. To be exact, Antioch village is located in the northwest corner of Lake Count in the region which is called The Chain of Lakes. The really good thing about Antioch's location is that...
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Antioch, Illinois, is special for our family because we lived here during our daughter Jill's growing up [5th grade until high school graduation]. Recently, my friend Mickey and I spent a lovely...
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