Recycling Survey

The City is seeking resident input regarding our recycling program through an online survey to aid in the evaluation of the At Your Door Special Collection Service provided by Waste Management.

Property Recognition Contest

Do you have a beautiful yard, landscaping, or garden? The Beautification Committee invites all residents of incorporated Lockport to showcase their landscaping and outside décor for the 2021 Spring/Summer Property Recognition Contest. Applicati...

Spring Hydrant Flushing

Spring hydrant flushing will begin on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 and will continue until complete. Signs will be posted when flushing is to occur in your neighborhood.

Will County Enters Phase 1B+

Effective March 26, 2021, Will County is now in Phase 1B+ eligibility expanded criteria which includes residents 16 years and older with disabilities or underlying health conditions who were not otherwise covered in previous eligibility categories.

Vaccination Locations

The Will County Health Department (WCHD) is providing information regarding COVID-19 vaccination locations throughout Will County. In addition to Health Department sites, the WCHD is partnering with local pharmacies and community based organizations.

Tree City USA Award

The City of Lockport was recently named a 2020 Tree City USA, Growth Award Winner by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. The community also received a Tree City USA Growth Award for demonstrating envir...

Delores Feithen Firepit

The Delores Feithen Firepit, located at 921 S. State Street was dedicated in honor of the Lockport Police Department's first police officer by Mayor Steven Streit. The City of Lockport, Lockport Police Department (LPD), and Lockport Township Fire...

Coal Tar-Based Sealant Products

Resolution No. 20-111 bans the sale, use, and application of coal tar-based sealant products containing a high-level of PAH, a toxic substance known to be harmful in high concentrations. Driveway repaving with asphalt is still allowed with non-PAH.

Sidewalk Replacement Program

The City of Lockport is accepting requests for sidewalk repair and replacement in 2021 through end of day on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Requests may be made by entering a service request through the City's service request system. The sidewal...

Bike Drive

The Lockport Resource Center is holding its annual Bicycle Drive and Re-Homing Event again this spring. Beginning March 15, the Lockport Police Department will accept used bicycles for donation at the Lockport Police Department offices at 1212 Farrell Roa...

Complimentary Valet Parking

Complimentary valet parking is available in the City's downtown every weekend (Friday-Sunday) on State Street at the intersections of 10th Street and 11th Street.

• Friday 5-11 p.m.
• Saturday 4-11 p.m.
• Sunday 3-9 p.m. 

The City is providing com...

Waste Management

Observed Holidays

If your service day falls on or follows one of these observed holidays, your service will be delayed by one day for that week only.

New Year's Day

Friday, January 1, 2021

Memorial Day

Monday, May 31, 2021

Independence Day

Sunday, July ...

Observed Holidays

Provided are a list of holidays observed by the City of Lockport. Below are the dates in 2021 when City offices will be closed.

Friday, January 1, 2021New Year’s DayOffices closed all day

Monday, January 18, 2021Martin Luther King Jr., DayOffices closed all...

Annual Meeting Schedule

View the regular meeting schedule for the City Council, Committee of the Whole, Plan & Zoning Commission, Board of Police Commissioners, and Heritage & Architecture Commission. 

The City Council, Committee of the Whole (COTW), Plan & Z...

Morris Park Community Survey

Homer Township is looking for community input on the concept for the playground to be included in the master plan for improvements at Morris Park. The park is located along 163rd Street, west of Cedar Road.

Lockport Shield & Lockport Love Spring Initiative

The Lockport Shield program is partnering with Lockport Love for a spring initiative to support residents who may need assistance as we emerge from the pandemic. Residents that need assistance with food, clothing, partial rent or mortgage payments, medica...

Artisan Market at Old Canal Days

The Lockport Woman's Club - in collaboration with the City of Lockport - presents a two-day handmade market at Old Canal Days on Saturday, June 12, 2021 and Sunday, June 13, 2021. The LWC is seeking vendor applications now. Register online.

Girl Scouts Programs

Girl Scouts

Calling all future Girl Scouts! The Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana presents: Virtual Parties for Every Girl. Choose from Girl Detective: Crime Solving Party, Irish Baking Party, Puppets and Pajamas, Garden Party, or Me &am...

Seven Day Meal Kits Available

7-Day Meal Kits Now Available! That is 14 FREE Meals you can pick up weekly for every teen/child 18 years or younger. Tremendous savings for families in our community now through the end of the school year. 

Curbside Pick-up Every FRIDAY Starts on...

Delores Feithen Firepit

The Delores Feithen Firepit, located at 921 S. State Street was dedicated in honor of the Lockport Police Department's first police officer by Mayor Steven Streit. The City of Lockport, Lockport Police Department (LPD), and Lockport Township Fire Protecti...

Bike Drive

The Lockport Resource Center is holding its annual Bicycle Drive and Re-Homing Event again this spring. Beginning March 15, the Lockport Police Department will accept used bicycles for donation at the Lockport Police Department offices at 1212 Farrell Roa...

Just Kus Blankets

Just Kus Blankets was founded because a new cozy blanket is like a warm hug when you need it the most. Just Kuz Blankets is working to provide people in need just that, a BIG HUG! JKB was founded to help make a difference in the lives of those who are goi...

Reporting Unemployment Insurance Fraud

The Lockport Police Department is committed to serving the community, and as always, takes criminal acts very seriously. One of the most recent trends being reported to police departments is the increase in scams surrounding the Illinois Department of Emp...