Lockport

The Crest Hill City Council is expected Monday to vote on plans for the Lockport Township Fire Protection District's proposed training facility. But some residents and alderpersons have expressed concerns about the center.

The city of Crest Hill is still working with Joliet Township Animal Control to remove all animals from the home.

Voters in the White Oak Library District gave narrow approval to a tax increase in Tuesday's election, passing the referendum by just over 100 votes.

Incumbent aldermen in three wards won their challenged races in the Lockport City Council race on April 1.

Lockport Mayor Steven Streit appears poised to win his reelection bid against Alderman Darrin Deskin.

Voters this week in Will County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Will County State's Attorney official says candidate Tim O'Neil has felony conviction that bars him from holding elected office.

This spring, Will County voters will get to decide who will represent them on their town, school, park and township boards, as well as weigh in on local referendum questions.

Lockport Township High School’s treble a cappella group secured its place at the International Championship of High School A Cappella Finals in New York City in April.

Here are a dozen fish fries you can try in Will County this Lenten season.

Emergency crews in Will County held drills at Joliet West High School to practice and evaluate their response to a gas explosion incident Monday through Wednesday, March 24-26, 2025.

Early and mail-in voting has begun for the Tuesday, April 1 election in Will County. Here is everything you need to know.

The fire and emergency training facility proposed by the Lockport Township Fire Protection District gained final plan approval from the Crest Hill Plan Commission on March 13.

A major bust in Lockport has led to 16 felony charges filed against man accused of possessing cocaine, methamphetamine and AR-15 rifles, one of which is a “ghost” or unserialized version of the rifle, records show.

The Lockport Township Fire Protection District extinguished a house fire in Crest Hill early Tuesday morning.

A felony gun case fell apart after a Will County judge ruled a sheriff’s deputy unlawfully searched a vehicle based on the smell of marijuana that was never collected or tested.

Darren Deskin, Lockport Mayoral candidate in the 2025 election, speaks about his priorities for Lockport with Herald-News reporter Jessie Molloy

Steven Streit, Lockport Mayor, speaks with Herald-News reporter Jessie Molloy about why he's running again, and what his plans are for Lockport.

Lockport City Council candidates Tim Russ and Christina Bergbower shared their views on future development in the city.

Check out these fish fries happening across Will County this Lenten season.

The City of Lockport is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Historic Preservation District's recognition by the federal and state government's the month.

A 33-year-old man was struck multiple times in a shooting on Luther Avenue in Joliet. At least three shootings have been reported in the Joliet area since Friday.

Joliet area businesses in the news the week of March 3-March 10, 2025.

The suspected shooter in the shooting of three Joliet homes overnight Friday has been taken into custody, along with one of the home's owners on an unrelated charge.

Dave’s Hot Chicken opened a new location in Lockport on Friday. The restaurant took over the place previously occupied by Mod Pizza, which closed in 2004.

A garage in unincorporated Lockport Township was damaged by fire Saturday evening.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is pushing for passing legislation to ban the use of cellphones in classrooms across the state. Here is what candidates for Lockport Township School District 205 think about cellphones in schools.

Candidates for full four-year terms on the Lockport Township High School District 205 Board of Education spoke with residents on Tuesday at a candidate forum hosted by the LTHS 205 Foundation.

Pete Colarelli, former ExxonMobil employee, mentored Brandon Adjoumani when Adjoumani was a student at Lockport Township High School. On Saturday, Adjoumani will serve in Colarelli's former role as a host for Easterseals Joliet's annual Celebration of Giving.

Candidates for two-year terms on the Lockport Township High District 205 Board of Education took varied approaches to addressing the budget and handling of teacher contracts and retention.

Coming up around the Joliet area. Jazz Showcase and Taco Night at Lockport East H.S., "Calendar Girls" at Front Street Theatre in Mokena and a beer and wine tasting fundraiser for Zonta Club to name a few.

The theme of the panel at the event in Joliet is “Take Control of Your Health” and panelists will discuss women’s wellness, perimenopause/menopause, aging and mental health,

Candidates for the Lockport Township High School District 205 board will meet at Lockport East on March 4 for a candidates forum hosted by the LTHS 205 Foundation.

Paul Lencioni: First, our aging buildings require significant maintenance and updates. While the immediate path forward is relatively clear in my opinion, long-term solutions will need careful planning and investment.

What are the top three issues that the school district is facing right now? Wendy Streit: I believe the top three issues the school district is facing right now is the value of the freshman campus, finances and curriculum.

Scott Nyssen: While the long-term viability of keeping Central Campus open remains uncertain, I believe the newly elected board will need to assess both the cost and necessity of constructing an entirely new campus in the future.

Eric Nush: The topic of Center Campus is complex, and needs more investigation and transparency

The following venues are participating in the Lockport Restaurant Week celebration. Be sure to mention Restaurant Week when ordering, according to the city's website.

The Starbucks on 159th Street near Interstate 355 in Lockport is expected to reopen on Friday.

The Homer Township Republican primary on Tuesday saw challengers defeat the incumbent board members, including Supervisor Steve Balich.

Two slates of republican candidates will face off Tuesday in a primary election in Homer Township.

Steven Streit: The prime purpose of mayor, as I have seen it these past twelve years, is to ensure that people enjoy living in the Lockport community and that they can reach their life goals while living peacefully with their neighbors.

In light of neighboring cities taking steps to transition to Lake Michigan water, the city of Lockport held a discussion explaining its decision to stay on its well system.

Cesar Guerrero is suing while Will County Annette Parker keeps him off ballot.

Second City Greens in Lockport is a hydroponic farm that grows seven varieties of herbs, artisanal lettuces and select leafy greens, such as Swiss chard and kale.

A patient at a New Lenox hospital allegedly hijacked a vehicle on Tuesday while still wearing a gown and took the vehicle to his Lockport residence, police said.

Will County craft breweries say the Trump administration's new tariffs on imported aluminum are likely to impact their bottom lines or force them to raise prices

The Lockport-based Divine Design Paint Studio hosts painting parties online and in-person, both at venues in the community and for private parties of eight or more.

Christina Bergbower: We have created these “guidebooks” to map out the Star Innovation Park, the Historical area of Lockport, and up and coming development on Rt. 171 and 9th St, which are the most visible gateways to the city

Timothy Russ, candidate for Lockport City Council: I would like to see continued economic success and continued business evolvement in our city, while also integrating sustainable solutions to parking, traffic and pedestrian community needs.