Lockport News

The city is establishing lawn sprinkling regulations, effective from this week through Sept.

Two local library boards have taken another step forward with a plan that could bring almost all of Romeoville under one library district.

The city is establishing lawn sprinkling regulations, effective from this week through Sept.

Democrat Scott Harper pushed his second-quarter fundraising above that of incumbent U.S. Rep.

The Lockport Township Fire Protection District's past, present and future will be housed in its sixth fire station.

Residents on Wednesday may experience brief and sporadic instances of low water pressure, rusty water, cloudy water or other problems as Lockport conducts flow and pressure testing, city leaders said.

Lockport's Bill Clemmons goes to the movies sometime. And sometimes the movies come to him.

Six people were arrested after allegedly attacking motorists and police officers Monday night.

For the first time School District 87 Board of Education hired someone full-time to handle the district's computer and technology issues.

A library is an important part of downtown, and efforts should be made to keep one somewhere in the city's historic center, a city consultant is recommending.

Visions for a pedestrian-friendly State Street, with calmer traffic and streetscapes that encourage exploring downtown, are among a consultant's preliminary ideas for revitalizing the historic heart of ...

The last Pioneer Settlement building has been moved off the North Public Landing, as preparations are being made to build a park there commemorating the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth.

Land is being sought in the Lockport, Crest Hill and Romeoville areas in an efforts to build three libraries, residents heard at a forum last week.

The city council approved three key proposals regarding the Karen Springs V subdivision, which is planned for land near the Interstate 355 tollway.

Firefighters responded to a blaze at a home Friday morning in the 600 block of Elmwood Avenue.

Clarence Hess of Lockport, a World War II U.S. Marine pilot, was recently elected to the Illinois Aviation Hall of Fame in recognition of outstanding contributions to the promotion and advancement of aviation ...

The Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board today approved plans for an Advocate Christ Medical Center facility at 159th Street and Farrell Road in Lockport.

A 23-year-old man was killed Tuesday night when the motorcycle he was riding struck a pickup in southwest suburban Will County.

At approximately 1:20 a.m. Friday, Lockport Police responded to a report of a person shot at a residence located on the 16700 block of Adobe.

The city council on Wednesday refined its vision for future development along the Interstate 355 tollway, approving a set of sweeping changes to its comprehensive plan.