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13 hrs ago | Lincoln-Way Sun

Lockport establishes sprinkling limits

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

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Fri Jul 25, 2008

Suburban Chicago News

Library turf transfer plan is closer to reality

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

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Related Topix: Plainfield, IL, Will County, IL, Bolingbrook, IL, Crest Hill, IL, Libraries

Wed Jul 23, 2008

Lincoln-Way Sun

Lockport establishes sprinkling limits

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

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Tue Jul 22, 2008

Beacon News

Judy Biggert's challenger keeps fundraising pace

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

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Related Topix: Aurora, IL, US News, Home, Mortgage

Sun Jul 20, 2008

Suburban Chicago News

Station 6 on Schedule

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

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Related Topix: Will County, IL, Crest Hill, IL, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

Lincoln-Way Sun

Lockport conducting water tests

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.

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Fri Jul 18, 2008

Herald News

When Batman needs a tow ...

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

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Related Topix: Joliet, IL, Chicago Metro

Wed Jul 16, 2008

Herald News

Teens allegedly attack police

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

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Related Topix: Champaign, IL, Plainfield, IL, Chicago, IL, Natural Disasters, Wildfire, Fire

Marywood Herald

New technology director hired

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

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Related Topix: Fairmont State University, Chicago (University of Illinois System), University of Illinois System, Chicago State University, Chicago Metro, DeVry University

Mon Jul 14, 2008

Lincoln-Way Sun

Consultant: Keep library in downtown

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.

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Related Topix: Libraries, Crest Hill, IL, Romeoville, IL

Fri Jul 11, 2008

Herald News

Revitalizing State Street

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 ...

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Wed Jul 09, 2008

Herald News

It's goodbye, pioneers, and hello, Lincoln

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.

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Related Topix: Will County, IL, Symerton, IL

Mon Jul 07, 2008

Homer Sun

District seeks land for three libraries

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.

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Related Topix: Crest Hill, IL, Romeoville, IL

Sat Jul 05, 2008

Herald News

Lockport approves subdivision plans

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

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Herald News

Joliet home catches fire

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

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Related Topix: Country Club Hills, IL, Shorewood, IL, Aurora, IL, Chicago Metro

Thu Jul 03, 2008

Herald News

Lockport veteran comfortable among the clouds

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 ...

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Related Topix: Will County, IL, Illinois, US News, Federal Aviation Administration

Tue Jul 01, 2008

Fox Valley Shopping News

Board OKs medical center in Lockport

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

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Chicago Sun-Times

Motorcyclist killed in collision with pickup

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

4 comments

Related Topix: Homer Glen, IL, Will County, IL, Joliet, IL

Herald News

Lockport Shooting: Can you help?

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.

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Mon Jun 30, 2008

Suburban Chicago News

Lockport revises plans along tollway

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.

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Related Topix: Naperville, IL, Homer Glen, IL

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Lockport, Illinois is located in Will County and is part of the Chicago Metro Area. Zip codes in Lockport, IL include 60441.

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