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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Lockport Chamber of Commerce

DEMOGRAPHICS 4Just the Facts

HISTORY 5The City That Made Chicago Famous

GOVERNMENT 6At Work for the People

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY 7Growing to Serve

RESIDENTIAL LIVING 9Historic Haven

EDUCATION 11Academic Success

HEALTH CARE 14Caring for a Community

WORSHIP 17Our Spiritual Side

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 18Spotlight on History

PARKS & RECREATION 20A Breath of Fresh Air

SHOPPING & DINING 22Sophisticated Selection, Small-Town Charm

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY 23

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Population 3-Mile 5-Mile 7-Mile Radius Radius Radius2007 Projection 27,873 93,968 242,4082002 Estimate 24,977 85,622 219,4132000 Census 23,843 82,360 166,2791990 Census 18,902 67,912 166,269Growth 20022007 11.59% 9.75% 10.48%Growth 20002002 4.80% 3.96% 4.29%Growth 19902000 26.09% 21.27% 26.54%2002 Estimated Median Age 34.68 32.99 33.532002 Estimated Average Age 34.88 33.93 34.84Source: City of Lockport

Income 3-Mile 5-Mile 7-Mile Radius Radius Radius2002 Estimated Average Household Income $71,827 $72,991 $70,9662002 Estimated Median Household Income $60,634 $59,259 $59,3362002 Estimated Per Capita Income $25,666 $24,039 $24,5412002 Estimated Average Family Household Income $80,179 $78,571 $79,0142002 Estimated Median Family Household Income $68,167 $66,560 $68,115Source: City of Lockport

Housing 3-Mile 5-Mile 7-Mile Radius Radius Radius2002 Estimated Owner-Occupied Homes 6,522 19,827 51,710Housing Values $500,000 or more 1.21% 1.68% 1.89% $400,000$499,999 2.37% 2.67% 2.25% $300,000$399,999 6.43% 7.00% 6.44% $200,000$299,999 13.77% 17.73% 18.95% $150,000$199,999 14.48% 13.46% 13.57% $100,000$149,999 34.85% 26.58% 25.80% $75,000$99,999 16.72% 15.11% 16.23% $50,000$74,999 7.83% 10.08% 10.44% $25,000$49,999 1.79% 4.78% 3.73% Less than $25,000 0.55% 0.92% 0.71%

2002 Estimated Housing Units 9,285 28,459 77,8092002 Estimated Housing Units By Year Built 1989Present 29.41% 26.26% 28.84% 19851988 5.09% 6.09% 4.70% 19801984 1.93% 2.59% 2.23% 19701979 11.29% 12.98% 12.97% 19601969 13.98% 16.60% 13.95% 19501959 19.13% 14.56% 13.29% 19401949 7.05% 7.45% 7.42% 1939 or earlier 12.12% 13.48% 16.59%

Source: City of Lockport

Employment Sectors 3-Mile 5-Mile 7-Mile Radius Radius Radius2002 Persons Employed 12,580 40,286 105,286Technical, Sales & Administrative Support 30.05% 30.88% 31.76%Managerial & Professional Specialty 22.86% 21.25% 22.89%Precision, Production, Craft & Repair 17.49% 15.38% 14.55%Operators, Fabricators & Laborers 16.93% 18.92% 17.08%Service 11.62% 12.28% 12.32%Farming, Forestry & Fishing 1.04% 1.29% 1.40%Source: City of Lockport

Will County Labor ForceYear Labor Force Total Employed Unemployment2000 252,514 242,383 4.0%1999 244,440 234,548 4.0%1998 238,398 228,518 4.1%1997 230,782 220,620 4.4%1996 225,375 214,114 5.0%1995 216,067 204,946 5.1%1994 206,210 194,468 5.7%1993 200,903 186,278 7.3%1992 197,527 181,871 7.9%1991 191,396 177,822 7.1%1990 189,741 178,226 6.0%

Source: Illinois Department of Employment Security

D E M O G R A P H I C S

Just the Facts


Illinois is the nations most populous inland state. Its successful growth is due in large part to the Illinois and Michigan Canal, a revolutionary development that linked the Great Lakes to the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. The Canal was vital to the development of the great city of Chicago and to the economic devel-opment of the Midwest; the Canal also fostered the growth of the small settlement that became the City of Lockport.

The beautiful Des Plaines River Valley was a por-tage site for the Des Plaines River for the Miami and Potawatomi, and famed explorers Joliet and Marquette traversed the region on their journeys. The first perma-nent settler in this region was Armstead Runyon, who built a homestead along Fiddyment Creek in 1830. A small settlement that took the name Runyonstown developed here; but this was a region destined for greater things. Chief Engineer William Gooding, work-ing to complete the Illinois and Michigan Canal, real-ized that the site, which is 40 feet higher than Joliet, had great water-power potential. In 1837, Gooding oversaw construction of the Canals headquarters building here, and Illinois and Michigan Canal commissioners platted and named the town of Lockport.

Lockport thrived in its early days as the Canals headquarters and as an agricultural processing center. As the first navigable link between the Great Lakes region and the Mississippi River, the Canal played an enormous role in the economic growth of Illinois and the Midwest; at the height of the Canals prosperity, its headquarters was second in importance in Illinois only to the state capitol building. In the Canals hey-day, Lockport saw the construction of dozens of flour mills, grain warehouses and boatyards, as well as the creation of great amounts of wealth for savvy entre-preneurs. Lockport was incorporated as a town in 1853. The arrival of the Chicago and Alton Railroad in 1858 was the catalyst for even more growth in agricultural trade.

At the close of the 19th century, construction of the Sanitary and Ship Canal and the Calumet-Sag

Channel ended the grain trade on the Illinois and Michigan Canal. However, the downward turn in Lockports fortunes did not last long, and the regions economy revived after 1911 with the construction of the Texas Companys refinery on the north side of Lockport. Additionally, the arrival of commuter train travel to Chicago and the birth of the Chicago and Joliet Interurban Electric Railway helped ensure Lockports survival after its incorporation as a city in 1904.

The importance of the Illinois and Michigan Canal and Lockport to the economic vitality of Illinois can-not be overstated. As a direct waterway link between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River, the Canal helped to cement Chicagos dominance over St. Louis as the center of Midwestern trade and, thereby, Lockports legacy as the city that made Chicago famous.

Today, Lockport is a thriving city of more than 20,000 thats rapidly growing and looking toward the future. But Lockports residents and leaders are also determined to preserve its storied past. Lockport is leading the way in preserving and promoting the history of the Illinois and Michigan Canal Corridor, which is becoming a living history museum celebrat-ing American enterprise and invention. The headquar-ters building of the Canal Commission, a National Historic Landmark, today serves as the home of the Illinois and Michigan Canal Museum. The native stone warehouses of the Canals heyday still stand, as does the first lock built on this vital waterway. The city is also actively working to preserve and promote the historic downtown district, which boasts many signifi-cant structures.

Because of proactive efforts dating back several years, the city of Lockport is one of the best-preserved Canal sites in existence today. This unique chapter in American history is being maintained for the illumina-tion and pride of residents of all of Illinois, today and for generations to come.

Sources: The City of Lockport; The Encyclopedia of Chicago; Canal Corridor Association.

H I S T O R Y

The City That Made Chicago Famous


The City of Lockport is governed by a mayor and an eight-member city council. Lockport Township is governed by a supervisor and a four-member board of trustees. A clerk, assessor, highway commissioner and collector handle day-to-day operations. Both city and township government offices are located in Central Square in Lockport, a beautiful three-story, Romanesque building of cream-colored limestone constructed in 1895.

The Lockport Police Department, a full-service agency, patrols around-the-clock and also operates an investigations division and a crime prevention bureau. The department works with other regional agencies to staff Mans, a multi-agency drug-enforce-ment task force, and the Will County Gang Suppression Unit. Community outreach programs include D.A.R.E., G.R.E.A.T., Neighborhood Watch and Operation Identify. Lockport operates

an enhanced 911 system, which displays the callers location to the operator, allowing officers to respond even if the caller is unable to speak.

The Lockport Township Fire and Ambulance District has 57 paid professionals on staff and four paid-on-call professionals. Fire and ambulance services protect a district of 38 square miles and more than 68,000 citizens. District staff engage in hundreds of hours of firefighting and medical training that continues throughout their careers. The districts services include fire sup-pression, EMS, Haz-Mat, search and rescue, and extrication. The district also provides paramedic-level ambulance service. The Fire and Ambulance District also offers community-outreach and fire-prevention education programs.

G O V E R N M E N T

At Work for the People

Lockport's Building, Planning and Engineering departments are located in the Community Development Center at 921 S. State Street.


Lockports economy has always benefited from the citys ideal location, transportation infra-structure and proximity to Chicago. Local colleges pro-vide a steady stream of well-trained gradu-ates for the workforce, as well as special-ized training programs that area businesses can access.

Working to serve the regions business community, the Lockport Chamber of Commerce is a well-established organiza-tion that promotes business development and networking opportunities. It also acts as a liaison between businesses and local officials, financial groups, and various asso-ciations in Lockport in a continuing effort to enhance the quality of life for residents.

Major commercial employers in the area include:

CITGO, refining company, 650 employees Freedom Imaging Systems, commercial printer, 140 employees Panduit Corporation, electronic com-

ponents manufacturer, 75 employees Walco Tool, tool and die, 72 employees

Other major employers include Kinetic Systems, Sonoco Plasti-Drum, Paramount Plastics and Material Service.

Two major industrial parks in Lockport are already serving area industries. One is along Canal Street, while the other is located on New Avenue. There is also ongoing business and industrial develop-ment along the Interstate 355 corridor.

Improving TransportationLockport is anticipating attracting

future commercial development through

improving transportation accessibility. Leading the list of projects is development of Interstate 355.

As everyone knows, we have been waiting for years for I-355 to become a reality; and as everyone also knows, larger developments wanting to come to Lockport have been waiting years for it to become reality as well, says Kimberly Jones, assistant planner for the City of Lockport. I am glad to say we are finally seeing it happen, and the range of qual-ity developments approaching Lockport is quite large. We fully anticipate seeing com-mercial developments come in to offset the taxes that our residents pay.

Work is progressing on a 12.5-mile extension of I-355, which is scheduled to open to traffic at the end of 2007. The extension will tie I-355 at Bolingbrook to I-80 at New Lenox. The Tollway is sched-uled to start constructing the crossroad bridges at 151st, 159th, 163rd, Gougar, 167th and Bruce Road in March 2006, and will complete them in July 2007. The entire construction project is scheduled for completion in late 2007.

However, I-355 is not the only major road construction that will be improving traffic in Lockport.

The Will County Department of Highways is planning a major corridor called the Caton Farm Road-Bruce Road Corridor. This plan will provide another means of crossing the I&M Canal and will help lessen the traffic off the East 9th Street Bridge. This new corridor will run directly through Lockport via Bruce Road or Oak Avenue. The time frame on this corridor is not known at the time of this writing; however, the Planning and Engineering Departments have been planning for it for some time.

New in 2006!The summer of 2006 was a busy time

for Lockport, with major commercial developments breaking ground. The areas that are attracting the most commercial development are the properties between 159th Street and 163rd and Farrell and Gougar roads. Some highlights of new development include:

A Super Wal-Mart is moving in at the NEC of Farrell Road and 163rd Street, bringing residents expanded shopping choices as well as many new jobs. According to Wal-Marts Fiscal Impact Study, dated January 2005, the store is projecting that the total taxable value of the development, after completion, will be $6.86 million; a surplus in City of Lockport revenue of $789,513 annually is projected.

The family-owned Aldi grocery chain is constructing a 16,207-square-foot store along Farrell Road.

A 50-acre retail and office park has been proposed by TCB Development, to be located between the Jewel/Osco complex and Wal-Mart. Annexation, zoning and preliminary plan approval began in May 2006. This develop-ment has great potential for future restaurants, retail establishments and business offices.

Development of Peak Sports Performance Academy, a sportsplex, has been proposed. The development, to be located on the north side of 159th Street, just west of Interstate 355, will include a 100,000-square-foot building along with two restau-rants and 13 retail stores.

The next phase of construction of the Jewel/Osco complex, headed by TBS

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Growing to Serve


Properties, began in 2006. Potential tenants include a hardware store, a restaurant and two multi-tenant buildings.

Construction is under way on Creekside Center, which will offer a mix of office and retail uses. There will be one large retail building at the southeast corner of the site, with two fast-food restaurants in the southwest corner. In addition, there will be seven office buildings on the north-ern half of the site. These buildings will be arranged in a campus-like set-ting with an internal courtyard.

There has been a proposal for a new medical facility to provide non-emer-gency care along 159th Street, just east of Clover Ridge Drive.

The mayor has formed a downtown committee to focus on making the citys downtown a destination site by improving the area both aesthetically and for visitor convenience. One of the committees first efforts is establishing a location for a parking garage.

The Prime Business Park, located on the south side of Division Street just east of I-355, will be undergo-ing expansion this summer. The first building to be constructed will be the new Public Works building for the City of Lockport. The remaining lots are still available for purchase.

Malysa Commercial (Lockport Center), located between Thornton Avenue and Highland Avenue, is a planned unit development on a 12-acre parcel. It will have six retail units and four com-mercial building with 12 units in each, as well as 48 condos.

The Crossroads of Lockport project is located at the intersection of 159th and Thornton Avenue. The develop-ment will consist of a 19,180-square-foot strip center, with space for 13 different stores.

As the economy in Lockport continues to expand and diversify, city leaders are working to balance growth with respectful preservation of the citys unique heritage. This careful blend of historic ambience and 21st-century growth and convenience is drawing more and more eyes to Lockport every day.

Lockport is on the grow with the construction of many new commercial developments.


T hough its only 35 miles from Chicago, Lockports historic ambience makes it seem a world away. The citys metropolitan con-veniences blend with warm and welcoming neighborhoods, offering a unique living environment that appeals especially to families looking for a quieter lifestyle.

But Lockport is far more than just a bedroom com-munity. Offering an excellent mix of open land and development, Lockport offers home buyers choices that include custom homes built by area developers; a variety of community living options, such as townhomes and apartments; and even historic homes that have wit-nessed the passage of history. Quiet, tree-lined streets welcome residents home. Housing prices are afford-able, especially in comparison with Chicago, offering an excellent alternative for those working in the Windy City. Neighborhoods are clean, safe and child-friendly.

The median price for single-family homes in Will County for the first quarter of 2003 was $173,200, while the average price in the Chicago Metro Area was $207,100.

Lockport is proud of its wide array of quality hous-ing, designed to suit any taste and budget. Lockport is the perfect place to raise a family and enjoy the excep-tional lifestyle the area has to offer.

New DevelopmentsLockport is a rapidly growing community that has

seen a large increase in residents every year. According to census data, over the past 10 years, the average popu-lation increase has been 1,000 residents per year.

Since residential growth is so rapid in the area, the City has adopted new policies to ensure higher-quality develop-ments. For example, the minimum size for a single-family lot is 9,000 square feet.

R E S I D E N T I A L L I V I N G

A wide variety of homes, from contemporary to historic, grace the lovely tree-lined streets of Lockport.

Historic Haven


The following are just a few of the resi-dential developments that are currently under way:

Creekside Estates is located on the north side of 151st Street, about one-quarter mile east of Farrell Road. Upon build-out, there will be 48 single-family homes in this subdivi-sion. Prices range from the mid- to upper-$300s.

Parkside Estates is located on the east side of Gougar Road, just south of Division. Upon build-out, there will be 69 single-family homes in this subdivision.

Cedar Ridge Subdivision is located on the south side of Division just west of Cedar Road. Upon build-out, there will be 184 single-family homes and 160 townhomes. The subdivision will have two parks totaling 5.51 total acres and a bike path located within the site.

Meadowood offers 123 single-fam-ily custom homes in a development of 72 acres. Meadowoods amenities will include a 5.9-acre bike trail, a 1.7-acre baseball field and 4.4-acre playground.

Karen Springs Unit 4 features 81 custom single-family homes.

Lago Vista is a retirement commu-nity consisting of 229 townhomes, 440 single-family homes and 192 duplexes. This development will ben-efit the Fairmont School district.


From elementary school through college, educa-tion in Lockport is top-notch. Through excep-tional programs, Lockport students receive award-winning test scores and recognition at regional, state and national competitions.K12

Milne-Kelvin Grove (Lockport Elementary) School District 91Milne-Kelvin Grove (Lockport Elementary) School

District 91 serves students in Early Childhood through 8th grade.

Milne Grove Elementary School, which houses ECH through 3rd grade, features art and music education, a gifted program, and physical education, alongside a strong academic curriculum that sets a solid foundation for each students learning career.

Kelvin Grove Middle School is home to grades 4 through 8. Gifted and art programs are included in the curriculum here, and Kelvin Grove students also have the option to add Band to their music studies. Vocational Technology classes at Kelvin Grove give stu-dents an extra-early jumpstart on training for a career.

Milne-Kelvin Grove is especially proud of its award-winning Web site; here, parents and the community at large can keep up-to-date on district happenings. Additionally, each teacher maintains a Web page with useful information for parents and students.

Homer School District 33CComprised of four school buildings Goodlings

Grove School (K4), Luther J. Schilling School (K4), Hadley School (56) and Homer Junior High School (78) Homer School District serves the students of Homer Glen, Illinois.

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Lockport students receive quality one-on-one instruction from dedicated educators.

Academic Success


Exceptional programs have generated student success the district consistently exceeds state standards in education and Homer School District maintains a low per-pupil operating expense. In addition to a solid academic curriculum, students benefit from programs like foreign languages and gifted education. Through the districts unique Give Something Back Foundation, past students of Homer School District and Lockport Township High School fund a scholarship for one 8th grade student and cash awards for five worthy teachers each year.

Will County School District 92With three elementary schools (Ludwig,

Reed and Walsh) and one junior high school (Oak Prairie), Will County School District 92 sets the stage for academic suc-cess for its students for years to come.

The districts elementary grades focus on high academic standards, fostering stu-dent responsibility and teaching appropri-ate social skills. Oak Prairie Junior High is a new school, having opened in August 2002. Here, the staff prepares students for a smooth transition to high school through the promotion of academic excellence and individual responsibility. Students in each grade (68) can choose from a list of elec-tives that supplement their regular studies.

Taft School District 90Since 2002, Taft School District students

test scores have exceeded the statewide aver-age in reading, math and science. Serving students in grades kindergarten through 8,

Taft School District has a rich history and tradition dating back to the 1870s.

Computer and music classes supple-ment a curriculum designed to fully chal-lenge students intellectual, emotional, social, physical and creative abilities.

Lockport Township High School District 205One of the southwest suburbs best high

school districts, Lockport Township High School District 205 has more than 3,500 students enrolled in its East and Central campuses. It promotes a partnership with students, parents, businesses and the com-munity while providing an array of educa-tional and vocational learning opportuni-ties that give students on-the-job training.

The average class size is 22.1 students, and the average ACT composite score in 2005 was 21.0. Lockport students aca-demic accomplishments continue outside the classroom as well. Lockport Township teams in science and the arts garnered awards at regional, state and national com-petitions in 2006.

East Campus (which opened in 1964) serves sophomores, juniors and seniors. Its facilities include a three-hole golf course, a greenhouse, tennis courts, soccer fields, softball diamonds and a football field. A 307,000-square-foot addition was com-pleted in early 1998, adding 79 new class-rooms, an 800-seat auditorium, a swim-ming pool with a 600-seat spectator area, 18 additional science labs, a fine arts facility, and a community/recreation well-ness center. The addition to East Campus,

along with the technological upgrades that followed, give students an unparalleled opportunity to utilize the most cutting-edge technology available. This mix of historic significance and futuristic technol-ogy gives students a unique advantage not available in other districts.

Central Campus was built in 1909. To compensate for increasing enrollment, two major additions were built in 1930 and 1953. It includes an indoor swimming pool and athletic fields within walking dis-tance. In the fall of 1997, Central Campus opened its doors under a new name, the District 205 Freshman Center.

Higher Education

Joliet Junior CollegeSince its inception in 1901, Joliet Junior

College (JJC) has served as a dynamic part of the community, providing excel-lence and innovation in education. JJC is also rich in tradition; it is heralded as the oldest public community college in the United States. It was founded by William Rainey Harper, president of the University of Chicago, and J. Stanley Brown, super-intendent of Joliet Township High School. JJCs first classes were at Joliet Township High School, with six students seeking postgraduate college credits.

In 2005, Joliet Junior College served over 13,000 credit-seeking students and over 15,000 non-credit-seeking students. The college offers classes at its Main Campus on Houbolt Road in Joliet, at

Lockport Township High Schools East Campus addition, which was completed in 1998, added 79 new classrooms, an 800-seat auditorium, a swimming pool, 18 additional science labs and more.


the North Campus in Romeoville, at City Center Campus in downtown Joliet, and at the Grundy County Facility in Morris. Classes are also offered at other educa-tional institutions throughout the colleges 1,442-square-mile district, which encom-passes parts of seven counties.

JJC provides quality services that meet the needs of the diverse population it serves. Over 100 academic degree and cer-tificate programs are available for students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university, as well as for students with a focus in career and technical training who seek immediate employment. JJC also offers adult education and literacy programs; workforce and workplace development training; lifelong learning classes, which include programs for seniors; and support services to help students and alumni suc-ceed. Distance-education courses continue to increase at significant levels.

Lockport residents will find it especially easy to take advantage of all that JJC has to offer; the college operates a satellite campus at Lockport East High School. For more information, call (815) 729-9020 or visit www.JJC.edu.

University of St. FrancisThe University of St. Francis (USF) is a

four-year, Catholic liberal arts college serv-ing 1,800 students at its Joliet campus and more than 4,300 students at more than 80 locations across the nation.

Named one of Americas Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report in 2006,

USF offers more than 60 undergraduate programs and a variety of masters pro-grams. A faculty-to-student ratio of 14-to-1 ensures students get to know their professors personally and dont get lost on a massive campus. Classroom studies are supplemented by internships, field trips and classroom simulations, ensuring stu-dents get plenty of real-world experience.

USFs more than 20 clubs and organi-zations, as well as full athletic and intra-mural programs, create a well-rounded college experience.

Lewis UniversityLocated in Romeoville, Lewis University

is a comprehensive Catholic university providing a traditional liberal education with steady preparation for professional life. Lewis is sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, an international Roman Catholic teaching order that has an educational tradition reaching back over 300 years.

Lewis offers over 65 undergradu-ate majors, 20 graduate programs and accelerated programs for working adults. Premier programs include aviation, crimi-nal/social justice, education, nursing and business. Lewis picturesque 350-acre campus serves 4,800 students and offers an inviting academic community enriched by more than 40 clubs and organizations, intramural sports, 18 NCAA Division II athletic teams, fine arts events and pro-grams, and more.

Lewis University, located in nearby Romeoville, offers over 65 undergraduate majors, 20 graduate programs and accelerated programs for working adults.


T he residents of Lockport are fortunate to have abundant skilled health care through a variety of state-of-the-art facili-ties located just minutes away. Following are just a few of the regions top health providers.

Silver Cross HospitalBY TRACY SIMONS

Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet is the only community hospital in the southwest sub-urbs named as one of the 100 top hospitals in the nation for two consecutive years by Solucient, the leading source of health care business intelligence. The award recognizes only 100 of over 5,000 hospitals throughout the United States. In 2004, Silver Cross was recognized by Solucient as a Performance Improvement Leader hospital for devel-oping consistent and effective organiza-tion-wide performance improvement across critical measures. The hospital was also recognized by the American Alliance of Healthcare Providers for 2004 and 2005 as one of Americas friendliest hospitals with the Hospital of Choice award.

The hospital recently asked patients why they drive the extra mile for the Silver Cross Experience and received over 500 responses. Common themes included the free valet and shuttle service, ease of registration, little or no waiting, and the friendliness and skill of the staff. Over the past year, the hospital has enhanced its hospitality by adding service ambassadors who escort patients and visitors to their destination on the campus and assist with any needs they may have.

Silver Cross is also leading the way in cutting-edge technology. The hospi-tal is implementing a picture archival and communications system (PACS) to

digitize patients diagnostic images. CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine and X-ray images that are currently printed out on film will be available electroni-cally to physicians and caregivers anytime, anywhere. The addition of a 64-slice CT scanner for improved diagnostic pictures of the heart and other areas of the body is planned for the coming months. Using personal digital assistants (PDAs), physi-cians will have immediate access to patient information to easily retrieve diagnostic images. And, to reduce the possibility of medication errors, nurses and pharmacists will be able to double-check medications before distribution to patients using bar code scanning technology. Silver Cross is also implementing a bedside alarm system that alerts nurses when patients are leaving the bed when they shouldnt be.

Concern for safety and comfort are evi-dent in the plans for the hospitals current expansion initiatives. Silver Cross opened a new 35-bed patient care unit for ortho-pedic, bariatric, gynecological, neurosurgi-cal and general surgery patients in April 2006. Seventy-five percent of rooms will be private. Patients in the new unit will be able to control just about everything in the room from the bed, including temperature, lighting and the Internet system, available on flat-screen HDTV. All rooms will have a work area for nursing staff that includes a wireless mobile computer system and a dedicated sink for hand washing.

Silver Cross is expanding the emergency department (ED) to accommodate 60,000 patients annually. When completed by the end of 2006, the ED will have 26 glass-enclosed treatment bays four equipped for trauma patients six observation rooms, a dedicated CT scanner, two X-ray rooms, and two family consulting rooms. Silver Cross was the first hospital in the

area to significantly eliminate the wait in the emergency department. Many patients who have a minor illness or injury are in and out of the hospital in about an hour.

Silver Cross has developed an extensive ambulatory network throughout its region, including medical centers in Channahon, Homer Glen, Joliet, Lemont, New Lenox, Morris, West Joliet and Wilmington. Each facility offers a variety of services, including X-ray, mammography, physi-cal and occupational therapy, MedWorks occupational health care, dialysis, and primary and specialty physician offices. Silver Cross is currently adding 12 dialysis stations to its Renal Center in the Silver Cross Professional Building on the west side of Joliet. When completed in October, the hospital will operate 52 stations in three locations.

For more information about Silver Cross Hospital or a referral to a physician on staff, visit www.silvercross.org or call the hospitals 24-hour hotline at (888) 660-HEAL (4325).

Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center

Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center provides many advanced health care ser-vices typically found in a university hospi-tal setting. Through a partnership with the University of Illinois at Chicago, Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center is the only provider of neurosurgical services in the Will-Grundy region. The Saint Joseph Heart Center is an entire floor solely dedicated to the treatment of the heart and centered on the areas only open-heart surgery program, which has performed over 6,500 open-heart surgeries. Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center offers patients an advanced level of cardiac care thats unprecedented anywhere in the region. Provena Saint Joseph Medical

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Caring for a Community


Center is presently undergoing a major renovation and construction project that will result in a new eight-story patient tower and all-private patient rooms, as well as many special amenities that will create an environment expressly designed to pro-mote family-centered care and enhance clinical outcomes.

In addition, the 517-bed Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center serves the communitys wide range of health care needs through its Sister Theresa Cancer Care Center, Level II Emergency/Trauma Center, Family Birthing Suites, Neonatal

Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Rehabilitation Services, Mental Health Services, Sleep Disorder Center and Retina Center.

Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center has been part of the Joliet community for more than 120 years and continues to carry out the mission of its dedicated founding Sisters and to set the highest standards of medical care for the community.

Other Local Health ProvidersAdventist Midwest Health operates

Bolingbrook Medical Center, which

provides 24-hour emergency care by board-certified emergency physicians and specially trained nurses who can handle any emergency, big or small. Offering the convenience of services to meet most of your health care needs at just one facil-ity, a physician office building is located on campus, with offices for general practice, pediatric, obstetric and other specialty practices.

Edward Hospital & Health Services, based in Naperville, operates the Edward Healthcare Center in nearby Plainfield. Edward Hospital & Health Services is a

Silver Cross Hospital has been named by Solucient as one of the top 100 hospitals in the United States for two consecutive years.


full-service health care provider offering access to complex medical specialties and innovative programming. The Edward Healthcare Center in Plainfield opened in 2002 and offers area residents convenient access to the services of primary care phy-sicians, cardiologists and OB/GYNs. And in June 2005, Edward broke ground on the Edward Plainfield Outpatient Center. Services include immediate care, imag-ing, community education, endoscopy and sleep studies.

Joliet Area Community Hospice has been providing compassionate, profes-sional care to terminally ill patients of Will, Grundy, Cook and Kendall counties and their families since 1982. A not-for-profit corporation, Joliet Area Community Hospice is state-licensed and Medicare/Medicaid-certified. The mission of Joliet Area Community Hospice is to provide comprehensive, holistic, community-based support services and care for terminally ill persons, their caregivers and loved ones, enabling them to live peacefully, in comfort and with dignity.

Patients receive the best of care at Lockports hospitals and clinics.


Community Life Church315 E. 11th StreetLockport, IL 60441(815) 836-3600

First Congregational Church700 E. Ninth StreetLockport, IL 60441(815) 838-2091Fax (815) 838-6541www.firstloved.org

First United Methodist Church1000 S. Washington StreetLockport, IL 60441(815) 838-1017www.1umclockport.org

Goodale Memorial Chapel912 S. Hamilton StreetP.O. Box 212Lockport, IL 60441(815) 838-1533

Grace Baptist Church501 N. State StreetLockport, IL 60441(815) 838-0718

Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church925 E. 9th StreetLockport, IL 60441(815) 838-0708

St. Dennis Catholic Church1214 S. Hamilton StreetLockport, IL 60441(815) 838-2592

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church1500 Briggs StreetLockport, IL 60441(815) 838-1832

W O R S H I P

The faith families of the Lockport area always enthusiastically wel-come new members. The follow-ing churches are members of the Lockport Chamber of Commerce.

Our Spiritual Side


Full of history and heritage, Lockport naturally enjoys an arts and cultural environment in keeping with its rich legacy.Illinois and Michigan Canal Visitor Center

No visit to Lockport could be complete without a stop to explore the history of the canal that paved the way for Lockport, Chicago and Illinois modern prosperity. The Illinois and Michigan Canal Visitor Center is a National Trust Historic Site man-aged by the Canal Corridor Association.

The Visitor Center is located in the Gaylord Building, an 1838 structure that originally served as a construction depot for the Canal. Descendents of one-time owner George Gaylord restored the build-ing, which today houses multiple floors of exhibits pertaining to the history, tech-nology and operation of the Canal. The Visitor Center welcomes school groups for tours and hands-on learning programs that meet state goals and standards set by the Illinois State Board of Education.

The Visitor Center is the perfect place to begin your historic tour of Lockport. The Center can coordinate a full tour that includes visits to the adjacent Illinois and Michigan Canal Museum and the Lockport Gallery. Call 815-588-1100 or visit www.canalcor.org for more information.

The Will County Historical Society Museum and Settlement

Located in the original 1837 Canal headquarters building, the Illinois and Michigan Canal Museum offers 10 rooms filled with artifacts, pictures and docu-ments relating to the construction and operation of the Canal, as well as period items specific to the region during the height of the Canals operation. Costumed

docents guide visitors through the exhib-its, telling stories from Canal days. Tours are offered from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily; admission is free. Groups who wish to visit the museum can make reservations by calling 815-838-5080.

The Settlement is an open-air museum with 12 historic structures depicting the history of Will County from the early 1830s through the 1880s. The countys oldest log cabin is located here, along with an 1860s farmhouse, a one-room schoolhouse, a railroad station, a blacksmith shop, tin-smith shop, a two-room jail, and more. Its open April through October, with costumed interpreters on site most weekends, noon to 4 p.m. Group tours, educational programs and the research archives are all available by appointment. Call 815-838-5080 or visit www.willcountyhistory.org.

The Lockport GalleryThe Lockport Gallery celebrates Illinois

through changing exhibits featuring paint-ings, drawings, sculptures, quilts and other media created by the states artists and arti-sans. These rotating, theme-based exhibits are supplemented and showcased through educational events, group tours and out-reach programs for all ages.

An Illinois State Museum (ISM) facil-ity, the Lockport Gallery is located in a structure that is itself a work of art and history. The historic Norton Building was constructed on the banks of the Illinois and Michigan Canal in 1850 to serve as a grain-processing facility. Today the building is a multi-use facility hous-ing residential lofts, offices, commercial space and the Lockport Gallery. The Gallerys space gracefully incorporates the buildings original features, including large windows once arched portals used for loading and unloading high ceilings and hardwood floors.

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Spotlight on History


For more information on the Lockport Gallery, call 815-838-7400 or visit www.museum.state.il.us/ismsites/lockport/.

Gladys Fox MuseumMaintained by the Lockport Township

Park District, the Gladys Fox Museum is located in the 1839 Old Congregational Church. Beautifully restored, this historic building is now home to the museums collection of historical photographs and memorabilia celebrating Dellwood Park and the Illinois and Michigan Canal.

For more information, please visit www.lockportpark.org/gladysfoxmuseum.html or call 815-838-1183.

Des Plaines Valley Public Library District

With over 150,000 books, as well as books on tape, CDs, videos and more, the Des Plaines Valley Public Library District is sure to have something for everyones reading pleasure and learning needs. In addition to public-access computers, wire-less Internet access is available in both of the districts locations. Online databases and reference assistance are offered for students and others with research projects.

The Library District also hosts a variety of special-interest and cultural programs.

For more information about the Library Districts programs, visit www.dpvlib.org. The Lockport branch of the Des Plaines Valley Public Library can be reached at 815-838-0755.

Rialto Square TheaterJust down the road in Joliet is the

Rialto Square Theater, a splendid exam-ple of ornate European architecture that originally opened in 1926 as a vaudeville and movie palace. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Rialto today plays host to live arts performances year-round.

Previous performers have included Ray Charles and Bill Cosby; among acts on the bill in 2006 were Engelbert Humperdinck; Jerry Seinfeld; Three Mo Tenors; American English, a Beatles tribute band; a Tony award-winning revival of 42nd Street; and, for the kids, Dora the Explorer Live! and Care Bears Live.

For more details on the Rialtos full calendar of events, or to purchase tickets, call 815-726-6600 or visit www.rialtosquare.com.

The Illinois & Michigan Canal Museum is located in the original 1837 Canal headquarters building.

Visitors view Illinois finest artwork, including everything from quilts to paintings to sculptures, at the Lockport Gallery.


Since 1945, the Lockport Township Park District has been maintaining parks facilities and providing recreation programs for the entire community. Plentiful parks and greenspaces make get-

ting a breath of fresh air a breeze in Lockport. In addition to the 35 parks located around the region, the Lockport Township Park District operates an 18-hole golf course, an indoor tennis/fitness facility, three pools (two outdoor and one indoor), and 18 other rec-reational facilities. With hundreds of recre-ational programs for all ages, there is sure to be a fun and healthy activity for everyone in the family. The Park District also has its own police department, responsible for all law-enforcement on the districts property, ensur-ing that parks and facilities are safe places to play. Special events and holiday celebra-tions including concerts, art and flower shows, golf outings, movie presentations, pool parties, and events for Easter, Halloween and Christmas spice up every season.

AquaticsThe Park Districts three pools offer

not only a great place to cool off, but also a venue for healthy exercise and water-safety instruction. All three facilities can be rented for private parties.

Milo F. Denick Pool (Indoor) Diving board Swim lessons Arthritis programs Lap swims Family swims Water safety classes Locker room with showers

Chaney Pool Water slide Diving board into diving pool

Lap pool Zero-depth entry shallow end Family changing room Swim lessons Water sprays Childrens water play area Full-service concession area Bath house

Heritage Falls Water Park Two water slides Two diving boards Zero-depth entry shallow end Swim lessons Lap swims Family swims Full-service concession area Childrens water play area Bath house Lockers

Fairmont Community CenterLocated in Lockport, Fairmont

Community Center has served the Fairmont residential community for over 20 years. The center includes three classrooms, a preschool, a food pantry and a large gym-nasium. All are available for rental.

Challenge FitnessNewly renovated with a 20,000-square-

foot addition that was completed in 2006, Challenge Fitness offers state-of-the-art amenities. The new facility includes a pool and fitness center that are designed to meet community needs for years to come.

Multi-functional and user-friendly, the new facility includes several outstanding features:

Fitness center featuring 36 pieces of equipment

Spa amenities, including massage and reflexology

Lap pool

Steam rooms Whirlpool Kids Kourt childcare center Seven indoor tennis courts Racquetball courts

Challenge Fitness also offers classes in swimming, aerobics, tumbling and tennis. Members can also work one-on-one with a certified personal trainer, who will design a customized exercise program for indi-viduals or groups.

For a unique birthday party experience, parents can rent the pool or sign up for a tumbling party package, supervised by L.T.P.D. staff, or a sports party package, which includes activity choices like dodge-ball, floor hockey, tennis and wallyball.

Challenge Fitness offers a variety of membership packages and prices.

Gladys Fox MuseumMaintained by the Lockport Township

Park District, the Gladys Fox Museum is located in the 1839 Old Congregational Church. Beautifully restored, this historic building is now home to the museums collection of historical photographs and memorabilia celebrating Dellwood Park and the Illinois and Michigan Canal.

Prairie Bluff Public Golf ClubPrairie Bluff offers 18 holes of

championship golfing with full amenities that include:

Learning center Driving range Full-service pro shop Short game area with practice bunker Clubhouse with banquet hall and bar

Designed by two-time U.S. Open Champion Andy North over 237 acres of rolling terrain, Prairie Bluffs surroundings

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A Breath of Fresh Air


of thick Prairie Grass add to its challeng-ing level of play. Four sets of tees ensure that beginners can enjoy their game, while 10 lakes and more than 40 bunkers chal-lenge experienced players.

Its beautiful location and amenities make Prairie Bluff an ideal locale for golf outings, banquets and weddings.

Additional Park District Facilities Caneva Performing Arts Central Square Meader House Miller Fieldhouse P.B. Picnic pavilions Prairie Room Banquet

Skate Volz Fieldhouse Wedding Gazebo

For more information on all the Lockport Township Park District has to offer, visit www.lockportpark.org or call 815-838-1183.

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A.F. Hill Park Green Garden Avenue 20 acres Adelmann Park Farrell Road & Weis Lane 5 acres Arrowhead Park Broken Arrow & Montauk 0.25 acres Bonnie Brae Park Earl Street 2 acres Brisbin Park Aberdeen & Renwick 1 acre Collegeview Park Techni & Dawson 10 acres Crest Hill Memorial Park Marlboro Lane 70 acres Crest Hill Park Addition Marlboro Lane 12.3 acres Dellwood Park Route 171 & Woods Drive 150 acres Dellwood West South Canal Road 176 acres Under construction; will include bike and walking trails, shing pond, and outdoor museumDivision Stree Greenway Division Street 15 acresGareld Park Gareld & Division 1 acre I & M Canal Trail 2nd Street to Dellwood Park 40 acres Irene King School Murphy & Troxel 10.2 acres Kelvin Grove School 8th & Adams 9.6 acres Lidice Park Prairie & Inner Circle 0.8 acres Lions Park Elsie & Center 0.3 acres Milne Grove School 7th Street 9.6 acres Richland Park Caton Farm Road 27.5 acres Sunset Park Murphy & Belmont 7.5 acres Theodore Marsh Playground Noonan & Gaylord 1 acre Vine Street Park Vine & W. 7th 2 acres UndevelopedWebb Street Park Webb & Parkrose 0.2 acres Westside Park Davies & 6th 2.3 acres Whispering Pines Farrell & Douglas 2 acres Woodlands Park Wellwood & Woodside 16.5 acres


Q uick where would you have to go to experience four-star fine dining at one of Chicago Magazines top 20 restaurants? If you think you

have to drive into the Windy City, think again: its right here in Lockport. Residents and visitors of this historic city by the Canal can choose from a variety of dining and shopping choices, without the hustle, crowds and traffic of the urban scene and with the trademark personalized service only a smaller community can give.

Everything from everyday needs to spe-cial gifts can be found in the retail com-munity of Lockport, which offers every-thing from big-box retailers to charming downtown shops. Lockports smaller, inde-pendent and downtown retailers offer you the chance to browse a book store, make a sweet stop at the candy shop, examine fine antiques, and more. Indeed, a visit to the citys historic downtown offers more than just a shopping trip. You can experience Lockports vibrant and vital history here, where city leaders are actively working to preserve the unique buildings and archi-tecture that date back to Lockports days as the hub of the Illinois and Michigan Canal. A stroll among the citys lovely period homes is the perfect cap to a day of relaxed browsing.

Lockport also offers grocery stores, department stores, national chains and discount retailers, ensuring that theres no need to travel far for any of your shopping needs. And more and more national and regional retailers are noticing the great trends in growth Lockport has experi-enced. The city has been approached by several retail and dining concerns that are planning to bring their services to Lockport in the very near future.

The dining choices in Lockport offer something for every palate and pocket-book. You can choose contemporary, four-star French cuisine amid the ambience of a restored Victorian saloon. There are tra-ditional pubs, bars and grills for a relaxing evening with friends. Fans of international cuisine will find Chinese, French, Italian and Mexican selections, while those who prefer American favorites like steak and seafood will discover restaurants that cater to their taste. Pancakes are among menu choices for a family breakfast, while deli and fast-food selections are perfect for a business-day lunch. Chic and charm-ing cafs are housed in historic buildings downtown. And Lockport is the place to go for pizza, whether you like traditional Chicago deep-dish or contemporary West Coast recipes. Top it all off with a scoop of your favorite ice cream at a local parlor.

The dining and shopping selections in Lockport are keeping step with the citys continued growth and develop-ment. Theres more and more to choose from every day. Come check out all that Lockport has for you.

S H O P P I N G & D I N I N G

Everything from quaint cafs to elegant eateries can be found in Lockport.

Sophisticated Selection, Small-Town Charm

M E M B E R S H I P D I R E C T O R Y

ANIMAL/PET CARE

Best In Show Dog & Cat Grooming, LLC631 N. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 834-9207

Pagoda Pet Shop204 East 8th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 834-1688

APPRAISERS

Bilotta Appraisal Group1000 S. State St., #208Lockport IL 60441(815) 588-1633

ARCHITECT

James B. Clarage & Associates13955 S. King RoadHomer Glen IL 60491(708) 645-0203

AUTO REPAIR

Bell Side & Goodyear Mobil LubeP.O.Box 146Lockport IL 60441(708) 301-6633

Car Care Center12319 S. State Route 59, #102Plainfield IL 60544-4620(815) 439-8080

Dans Automotive & Towing1134 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-5188

Dellwood Tire & Auto Repair711 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-3380

AUTO SALES

Greenway Pontiac Olds GMC Truck310 Bedford RoadMorris IL 60450(815) 942-0404

BAKERY

Patty Cakes, Ltd.14929 S. Archer AvenueLockport IL 60441-2256(815) 836-8810

BANKING

Chase Bank111 Eastern AvenueClarendon Hills IL 60514(630) 308-1414

Fifth Third Bank16732 W. 159th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-1020See ad page 8

First Midwest Bank800 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-2000

Harris Bank826 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-8600

National City Bank955 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-2040

Standard Bank & Trust Company16545 W. 159th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 941-9502See ad page 22

BANQUET FACILITIES

14West Banquets14 West 9th StreetLockport IL 60441-2981(815) 836-3520

DiNolfos Banquets, Inc14447 W. 159th StreetLockport IL 60441(708) 645-1900

BODY ART

Suburban 171, Inc.630 N. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-4001

BOUTIQUES

Renees Worldly Things913 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-3753

BOWLING

Lockport Lanes923 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 588-1580

Strike N Spare II811 Northern DriveLockport IL 60441(815) 838-2450

BUILDER

Beechen & Dill Builders16650 West Meadow Hill LaneLockport IL 60441(815) 838-4357

Majestic Home Builders, Inc742 McCarthy St.Lemont IL 60439(630) 257-3586

William Ryan Homes35721 West Ave., Ste. 100Warrenville IL 60555(630) 836-9200

BULK MAIL SERVICES

Victory Data46 East MontroseRomeoville IL 60446-1475(815) 407-0450

BUSINESS SERVICES

Combine Worksite Solutions1917 WilcoxCrest Hill IL 60403(815) 726-0677

Heritage Corridor Referrals GroupC/O National City Bank1730 Plainfield RoadCrest Hill IL 60403(815) 729-1611

Renee Perry - Small Business Consultant & Coach2221 Maple Rd.Joliet IL 60432(815) 722-0041

CANDY

Hollingworth Candies922 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-2275See ad page 19

CATERER

Polonia Catering & Market8523 W. 191st StreetMokena IL 60448(815) 464-8844

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION

Big Run Wolf Ranch14857 Farrell RoadLockport IL 60441(815) 588-0044See ad page 21

Thanks Jordan Foundation130 East 8th StreetLockport IL 60441-3047(773) 430-8130

United Cerebral Palsy of Will Couny311 S. Reed StreetJoliet IL 60436(815) 744-3500

United Way of Will County54 N. Ottawa StreetJoliet IL 60432(815) 723-2500

CHILD CARE

Bobbie Noonans Child Care, Inc.947 E. Division StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-2855

CHIROPRACTOR

Advanced Physicians14324 S Will Cook Road Homer Glen IL 60491-9211(708) 645-0288

Back to Basics Health Center656 N. Independence Blvd.Romeoville IL 60446(815) 886-9500

Chiropractic & Acupuncture Ctr. of Homer Glen15937 S. Bell RoadHomer Glen IL 60491(708) 645-0630

Davidson Chiropractic Clinic of Crest Hill, PC1640 Willow Circle Drive, Suite 400Crest Hill IL 60435(815) 729-9922

Lockport Chiropractic Clinic1025 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-9441

Natural Family Health Care1110 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 577-1144

CHURCH

Community Life Church315 East 11th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 836-3600

First Congregational Church700 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-2091

First United Methodist Church of Lockport1000 S. Washington StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-1017

Grace Baptist Church501 N. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-0718See ad page 3

Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church925 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-0708See ad page 16

St. Dennis Catholic Church1214 S. Hamilton StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-2592

St. Joseph Catholic Church410 S. Jefferson StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-0187

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church1500 Briggs StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-1832

CIVIC & SOCIAL CLUBS

American Legion Post #1815052 S. Archer AvenueLockport IL 60441-2258(815) 838-4515

Homer Founders Club12259 Derby LaneOrland Park IL 60467(815) 557-7196

Lockport Area Exchange ClubP.O. Box 94Lockport IL 60441(815) 838-3228

Lockport Area Genealogical & Historical Society 121 East 8th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-9388

Lockport Lions Club1117 Runyan DriveLockport IL 60441(815) 325-8288

Lockport Rotary ClubP.O. Box 337Lockport IL 60441

Lockport Womans ClubP.O. Box 256Lockport IL 60441

Loyal Order of the Moose #155718 East 10th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-3944

Main Street Lockport, Inc.911 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 834-2812

VFW Post # 57881026 East 9th StreetP.O. Box 221Lockport IL 60441-0221(815) 838-1066

CLEANING SERVICES

Aaron Professional Cleaning Service322 Stuart RoadLockport IL 60441-2741(815) 834-0667

Robinson Contract Cleaning17832 S. Alta DriveLockport IL 60441(815) 474-2940

Service Master of Lockport, Inc.1205 Basin DriveLockport IL 60441(815) 838-0255

COFFEE SHOP

Canal Coffee Company1011 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 834-1472

Starbucks Coffee Shop16509 W. 159th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-4973

CONTRACTOR

Gasca Construction709 S. Prairie RoadNew Lenox IL 60451-2243(815) 485-4555

R.S. Miller Construction719 RosanneLockport IL 60441-4557(708) 774-9595

COUNSELING SERVICES

Bridges to A New Day1135 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-2690

CREDIT CARD SERVICES

BluePay, Inc16716 West ApacheLockport IL 60441(630) 300-2351See ad page 10

CREDIT UNION

Argonne Credit Union1350 W. Renwick Rd.Romeoville IL 60446(815) 267-7700

Canals & Trails Credit Union201 E. 9th Street Lockport IL 60441(815) 838-7159See ad page 13

DesPlaines Valley Credit Union122 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 836-8290See ads pages 16,17

NuMark Credit Union2380 Caton Farm Rd.Crest Hill IL 60403-1756(815) 773-2888

DECORATING/ INTERIOR DESIGN

Audras Draperies16451 S. Canterbury WayLockport IL 60441(708) 860-8034

Interiors by Decorating Den Co.14462 High RoadLockport IL 60441(815) 588-1793

Valley Lane Interiors1103 Valley LaneLockport IL 60441(815) 588-0373

DECORATING/INTERIOR DESIGN

Budget Blinds of Shorewood22960 S. Althea Ct.Minooka IL 60447(815) 521-4040

DENTIST

Dr. Healy, DDS916 East 7th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 836-0001

Lockport Dental Group230 East 8th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-6102

www.lockportchamber.com | 23The information in this membership directory has been provided and reviewed for accuracy by the Lockport Chamber of Commerce. CommunityLink and Craig Williams Creative Inc. assume no responsibility for omissions or errors of any kind.


Ross Denistry1002 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-7174

Zale, Foster & Ruginis Dental856 N. State StreetLockport IL 60441-2229(815) 838-1998

ELECTRICIAN

Current Electrical & Mechanical430 East 5th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 671-5370

ENTERTAINMENT

DinoJump Too! L.L.C.811 Pine Needle LaneJoliet IL 60432(888) 606-3466

Trackside OTB1225 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-4420

FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT PLANNING

Cornolo & Thompson, Ltd.350 Houbolt Rd, Ste. 200Joliet IL 60431(815) 838-4007

Edward Jones Investments - Mark Karner854 N. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-4969

Edward Jones Investments - Mark Sharp109 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-6004

FITNESS CENTER

9th Street Fitness1025 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441-3245(815) 588-1830

Cardinal Fitness16129 Weber RoadCrest Hill IL 60435(815) 836-1200

Challenge Fitness2021 S. Lawrence Ave.Lockport IL 60441(815) 838-1183

Jazzercise(815) 588-5007

Ladies Workout Express400 Summit DriveLockport IL 60441(815) 588-1478

FLOORING

Marchio Tile & Carpet910 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-6050

FLORIST

Dawn & Scotts Flower Shop1736 Essington Road, Unit BJoliet IL 60435(815) 577-8895

Dianes Floral Designs, LTD1527 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-1105See ad page 22

FUNERAL HOME

Goodale Memorial Chapel912 S. Hamilton StreetP.O. Box 212Lockport IL 60441(815) 838-1533

ONeil Funeral Home1105 East 9th StreetP.O. Box 326Lockport IL 60441(815) 838-5010

GOLF COURSE

Big Run Golf Club17211 W. 135th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-1057

Broken Arrow Golf Club16325 W. Broken Arrow DriveLockport IL 60441(815) 836-8858See ad Outside Back Cover

Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club19433 Renwick RoadLockport IL 60441(815) 836-4653

Woodbine Golf Course14240 W. 151st StreetHomer Glen IL 60491(708) 301-1252

GOVERNMENT

City of Lockport222 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-0549See ad page 3

Lockport Township Fire District800 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-3287

Lockport Township Supervisor222 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-0380

Office of IL State Sen. A.J. Wilhelmi2200 Weber RoadCrest Hill IL 60435(815) 207-4445

Office of State Rep. Brent Hassert1408 Joliet Road, Suite 102Romeoville IL 60446(630) 739-7063

Will County Clerk302 N. Chicago StreetJoliet IL 60433(815) 740-4615

GROCERY STORES

Fairway Foods500 Summit PlazaLockport IL 60441(815) 838-8468

HANDYMAN

All Pro Painting & Handyman Service1215 Bruce RoadLockport IL 60441-9702(815) 685-6712

Johns Handyman Service305 East 18th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 588-1094

HARDWARE

Ace Hardware1037 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441-3245(815) 838-3310

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Direct Medical & Beauty Supply16135 Weber RoadCrest Hill IL 60403(815) 588-5506

HEALTHCARE

Bolingbrook Medical Center400 Medical Center DriveBolingbrook IL 60440(630) 226-8109

Medworks Occupational Health1051 Essington RoadJoliet IL 60431(815) 730-6517

HEALTHY & BEAUTY

Arbonne International16844 Evergreen TerraceHomer Glen IL 60491(815) 483-9634

Mona VieLockport IL 60441-9702(815) 685-6712

HOME INSPECTIONS

Dapkus Home Inspections944 Maryville DriveLockport IL 60441(708) 822-3893

Patriot Home Inspections, Inc16549 S. Dorchester PlaceLockport IL 60441(815) 306-7637

HOME REPAIR

Alan Grady Carpentry & Remodeling1602 Madison StreetLockport IL 60441-4236(815) 838-4338

HOSPITAL

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital3815 Highland AvenueDowners Grove IL 60515-1500(630) 275-1313See ad page 1

Silver Cross Hospital1200 Maple RoadJoliet IL 60433(815) 740-1100See ad Inside Front Cover

ICE CREAM SHOP

Cold Stone Creamery16527 W 159th Street, #107Lockport IL 60441(815) 260-0400

Cool Creations937 S. Hamilton StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-4700

INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING

CITGO Petroleum Corp.135th Street & New AvenueLemont IL 60439(630) 257-4000

Paramount Plastics, Inc.15160 S. New AveLockport IL 60441(815) 834-4100

Walco Tool&Engineering18954 Airport RoadLockport IL 60441(815) 834-0225

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Basic Business Solutions1000 S. State St., Ste. 209Lockport IL 60441

JK Computer Consulting, Inc990 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 588-4530See ad page 10

Zlan Systems, Inc.16525 W. 159th Street, Ste. 165Lockport IL 60441(815) 306-4293

INSURANCE

Allstate Insurance Company13205 W. 143rd StreetHomer Glen IL 60491-8388(708) 301-8700

Allstate/Gamache Insurance Group131 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 834-2700

American Family Insurance925 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441-3435(815) 588-0131

Farmers Insurance Group827 S. State St.Lockport IL 60441(815) 328-9111

Likar Insurance Agency 1000 S. Hamilton StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-3206

State Farm Insurance976 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-3569See ad page 19

Western & Southern Financial Group(815) 729-6161

LANDSCAPING

Hoppys Landscaping15041 New AvenueLockport IL 60441(630) 257-2431

Service Master Lawn Care13724 S. Lemont RoadLockport IL 60441(815) 838-2696

LEGAL SERVICES

Eugene Korst,Attorney at Law2720 Caton Farm RoadJoliet IL 60435(815) 609-3900

Law Offices of Bernard D. Ward15420 Douglas ParkwayLockport IL 60441(815) 834-2001

Luzbetak & Caneva Law Office1000 S. Hamilton StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-0912

LIBRARY

DesPlaines Valley Public Library District121 East 8th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-0755See ad page 15

LODGING

Kashas Pleasant Hill Motel14556 S. Archer AvenueLockport IL 60441(815) 838-0373

Will County Lodging Assoc.2405 Essington Rd., #181Joliet IL 60435-1215(815) 741-2100

MARBLE CONTRACTOR

A.A. Rigoni Bros. Marble & Granite112 Connor AvenueLockport IL 60441-4736(815) 838-5600See ad page 19

MARKETING

Smart Media Marketing, Inc.16525 W. 159th Street, Ste. 155Lockport IL 60441(815) 834-1857

MARTIAL ARTS

MDK Martial Arts & Yoga988 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-0888

MORTGAGE

Aadus Banc Corp928 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441-3436(815) 836-0010

MOTORCYCLE SALES

Richs Yamaha, Inc.14354 S. Archer AvenueLockport IL 60441-7443(815) 838-8130

MULTIMEDIA SERVICES

Chicago Digital Post/ Great Lakes Media913 S. State Street, 2nd FloorLockport IL 60441(815) 588-5000

MUSEUMS

Illinois State Museum - Lockport Gallery201 West 10th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-7400

MUSIC

Allegro Music Academy1014 S. Hamilton StreetLockport IL 60441-3425(815) 838-2301

NEWS PUBLICATIONS

Herald News/ The Sun300 Caterpillar DriveJoliet IL 60435(815) 729-6161

Homer Horizon11516 W. 183rd StreetOffice Condo 3, Ubit SWOrland Park IL 60467(708) 326-9170

NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Canal Corridor Association200 West 8th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 588-1100

Joliet Area Community Hospice250 Water Stone CircleJoliet IL 60431(815) 740-4104See ad page 15

S O S Childrens Village17545 Village LaneLockport IL 60441

Will County Historical Society803 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441-3433(815) 838-5080

NURSERY

Siegels Cottonwood Farms, Inc.17250 S. Weber RoadLockport IL 60441(815) 741-2693

OFFICE EQUIPMENT

Martin Whalen Office Solutions23157 S. Thomas Dillon DriveChannahon IL 60410-3132(815) 741-4200

OPTOMETRIST

Patricia H. Simpson, O.D., Ltd123 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441-3690(815) 838-8069

PET BOARDING & TRAINING

K-9 Guardian 1159 Bruce RdLockport IL 60441(815) 838-4406

PHARMACY

Corwin Pharmacy944 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-3733See ad page 15

PHOTOGRAPHY

Stephenson Photography927 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-4264

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Newsome Physical Therapy16139 S. Weber RoadCrest Hill IL 60435(815) 836-3403

OccuSport Physical Therapy420 Summit DriveLockport IL 60441(815) 834-9901See ad page 16

PHYSICIAN

Advanced Pediatric Care, Inc.300 N. Read Street, Suite ALockport IL 60441-3265(815) 838-7337

American Medical Review1000 S. Hamilton StreetLockport IL 60441-3197(815) 838-4921

Caneva Foot & Ankle Clinic1000 S. Hamilton StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 741-0791

Dr. Karcavich, MD300 Read StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 836-8656

PIZZERIA

Aurelios Pizza16529 W. 159th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 588-4422

Heritage Pizza924 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-4321

PLUMBING

Eckmayer Plumbing1507 Spencer RoadNew Lenox IL 60451(815) 836-3790

Meurer & Sons Plumbing & HeatingP.O. Box 192Lockport IL 60441(815) 838-6590

PRINTERS

Insight Graphics1242 Porter PlaceLockport IL 60441(815) 838-9400

Quality Quick Print909 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-1784

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

Advantage Promotions, LLCP.O. Box 2278Orland Park IL 60462-1033(708) 873-5110

PUBLISHING

CommunityLink4742 Holts Prairie RoadPO Box 306Pinckneyville IL 62274(800) 455-5600

PUBS, TAVERNS & BARS

Dreams Restaurant & Bar935 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 834-0084

Jackies Pub1016 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-9823

Paradise Bay Bar & Grill105 West 10th StreetLockport, IL 60441(815) 838-6513

RADIO STATIONS

Next Media Group2410 B Caton Farm RoadCrest Hill IL 60435(815) 556-0100

REAL ESTATE

Caton Commercial Real Estate Group9435 W. Bormet Dr., Suite 1Mokena IL 60448

Century 21 Pro-Team1215 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-0110

Coldwell Banker Honig Bell113 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-7030

J.W. Maslan & Assoc.- realtor902 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 834-0888

Joseph Reposh Coldwell Banker Honig Bell113 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-7030

Kellie Henry & Debi Shapiro - Century 21 Pro-Team1215 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-0110

Perry GroupP.O.Box 1615Kankakee IL 60901(815) 933-2554

Re/Max Executive Team1141 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-5009

RECREATION

Lockport Township Park District1911 S. Lawrence AvenueLockport IL 60441(815) 838-1183See ad page 8

Tri-County Special Rec.Assoc.201 Normantown Road, Ste. LL EastRomeoville IL 60446(630) 257-6787

RENTAL

Lockport Rental Center1025 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 834-1700

Portable John, Inc.1414 Canal StreetLockport IL 60441-2896(815) 838-7000

Wheel-Go Camping, Inc.13515 W. 159th StreetHomer Glen IL 60491(708) 301-9110

Wilson Rental, Inc9960 191st Street, Ste. CMokena IL 60448(708) 799-5533

RESTAURANT

Anthonys Pancake House & Restaurant1030 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-2445

Georges Restaurant990 N. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-7225See ad page 13

McDonalds Restaurant1039 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-6304

Ooga Booga Bar-Ba-Q110 MacGregorLockport IL 60441(815) 838-7665

Outpost Pub & Grill14929 S. Archer AvenueLockport IL 60441-2256(815) 836-8893

Pagoda House Restaurant1044 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-5123See ad page 13

Petes Hot Dogs, Inc.730 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-8991

Public Landing200 West 8th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-6500

Quiznos Subs16541 W. 159th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 836-1010

Sub City1130 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441-3512(815) 838-2080

SALONS & SPAS

Studio 171635 N. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 588-2508

Studio 305230 East 8th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 834-0401See ad page 21

SCHOOLS

Joliet Junior College214 N. Ottawa StreetJoliet IL 60432(815) 280-1425

Lockport School District #91 PTO808 AdamsLockport IL 60441(805) 838-0737

Lockport Township High School1323 East 7th StreetLockport IL 60441

SEAL COATING

Wolfs Seal Coating, IncP.O. Box 611Lockport IL 60441-0611(815) 774-9653

SENIOR HOUSING & HOME CARE

Inn at Willow Falls1681 Willow Circle DriveCrest Hill IL 60435(815) 725-5868

Marian Village15624 Marian DriveHomer Glen IL 60491(708) 226-3780

Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County421 Doris AvenueJoliet IL 60433(815) 727-8710

SIGNS

Fast Signs1920 Plainfield Rd.Crest Hill IL 60435(815) 730-7828

SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

Superior Small Engine Rep.Inc.15062 S. Archer AvenueLockport IL 60441-2258(815) 588-1200

SPECIALTY STORE

Dinner by Design16720 Tameling DriveLemont IL 60441(630) 342-1281

Lockport Vacuum Cleaner Center1040 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-5631

Pampered Chef17804 Alta DriveLockport IL 60441(815) 838-1382

Peaceful Inspirations905 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 588-1880See ad page 21

Tastefully Simple Gourmet Foods906 Sherwood CourtLockport IL 60441(815) 838-0171

UPS Store16525 W. 159th StreetLockport IL 60441-7900(815) 836-0997

SPORTS EQUIPMENT

MKA Sports Huddle, Inc.922 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-8522

STORAGE

Secure Storage of Lockport1000 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-5000

TAX PREPARATION SERVICES

EZ Tax & Bookkeeping Service117 East 10 StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 834-9800See ad page 17

H & R Block2115 S. Route 59Plainfield IL 60586(815) 838-8035

TRAVEL AGENT

Lifes a Trip Travel, Inc700 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-4895

TREE SERVICE

Homer Tree Service, Inc.14000 S. Archer AvenueLockport IL 60441(815) 838-0320

UPHOLSTERING

Lockport Upholstery931 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-3566

VETERINARIAN

All Pets Hospital1041 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441-3245(815) 838-0505

Capricorn Clinic for Cats723 S. State StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-4646

Lockport Animal Hospital1139 East 9th StreetLockport IL 60441(815) 838-7878

WASTE REMOVAL

Waste Management, Inc.2100 Moen DriveRockdale IL 60436-9057(815) 773-1171

WATER TREATMENT

A-1 ECO/Lindsay Water Treatment2016 Plainfield RoadBox 2543Joliet IL 60403-1831(800) 834-2172

WEB SERVICES/ DESIGN

Bellis StudiosP.O. Box 423Lockport IL 60441(815) 588-1025See ad page 22

Distant Horizon16612 W. 159th Street, Ste. 201Lockport IL 60441(800) 932-9550

VerseOne, IncP.O. Box 551Lockport IL 60441(708) 301-5566


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