Lockport

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Restaurants and bakeries in the Joliet area are feeling the pinch of soaring egg prices, but say they working to find ways to not pass the costs onto their customers.

About 7:09 p.m. Friday night, the Lockport Township Fire Protection District responded to a fire alarm in the 900 block of East Ninth Street in Lockport.

John Primer & The Real Deal Blues Band will perform Friday at the Joliet Area Historical Museum.

A judge ruled a Will County sheriff’s deputy conducted an unlawful search of a vehicle that led to the arrest of a Lockport Township man on felony gun possession charges.

The Joliet area was blanketed by gentle but abundant snow showers on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, throughout the city.

 Ollie’s discount store is open at its new location on Summit Drive in Lockport.

Many schools throughout Will County are staying vigilant after the theft of catalytic converters from 30 buses at the Joliet transportation lot for Troy School District 30-C.

Will County Democrats are pushing the case for Cesar Guerrero and Kevin "Kollins" Hedemark in township races after the county clerk says they can't be on April ballot.

The Lockport City Council has approved emergency repair funds for a damaged well along Gougar Road.

The son of a Lockport Township Fire Protection District trustee has been charged with arson in connection with a fire that caused more than $150,000 in damage to a vacant home.

Former Joliet city manager and retired Will County judge Thomas Thanas will return to his previous role as Lockport city attorney on an interim basis.

Celebrate the season of love with art-inspired activities at more than dozen downtown Joliet businesses.

Defense attorneys in a Lockport Township gun case claim a vehicle search during a traffic stop was unjustified because a deputy claimed he could smell marijuana that was never recovered.

The Lockport Township Fire Protection District responded to a fire at a two-story house in the 20400 block of Kingsbrook Drive in Crest Hill on Monday.

Tallgrass Restaurant in Lockport was well-known for its classic set-price French cuisine in a restored Victorian building. The new owners are maintaining that spirit in updated ways.

Following the resignation of Zyan Navarra in December the Lockport Township High School District 205 board has appointed Derek Patton to serve as an interim member until May.

A Joliet man who resides in the northeast part of the city was arrested after officers found 11 stolen vehicles, a stolen trailer, and a stolen tractor on his property, police said.

Lockport Township High School will host its second annual Student Short Film Festival on Friday night to showcase student work and determine which group will compete in a state level contest.

The city of Lockport is working on finding a new tenant for the now-empty Sonic drive through location, hopes to meet with property owner.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is planning to open its new Lockport store in February.

The city attorney for Lockport will become a Will County circuit court judge in February. She will replace John Anderson, who was elected last year to the appellate court.

Homer Township will hold a primary election on Feb. 25 prior to the consolidated election on April 1 due to the number of candidates running for the open seats.

A Lockport woman who partially blamed U.S. President Donald Trump for her role in the 2021 U.S. Capitol riot is among five people from Will County who’ve been pardoned for their crimes.

Villa Nova Pizza in Lockport opened Saturday for carryout and delivery at its new location on State Street in Lockport. The dining room and bar is scheduled to open next week.

“People are very scared, very concerned, so we try to reassure them, at least,” Sylvia Acosta Chavez, executive director of the Spanish Community Center in Joliet, said in regards to the incoming Trump administrations deportation plans,

The Lockport City Council has approved a contract for water main work to be completed this summer, and is considering a deadline extension for a self-storage facility at the Lockport Square development.

No advance notice was posted about the shutdown of Sonic Drive-In in Lockport, which occurred suddenly in late December.

The ROXY Theatre in Lockport will host the premiere of a special documentary this Saturday showcasing the city's history and daily life.

A Will County judge has dismissed the appeal of eight candidates removed from the Homer Glen Village Board ballot, including two running for the Lockport Township High School Board of Education.

Plainfield Township beta tested the Thriveworks program in 2023 and then increased its budget in 2024 for mental health services.