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“The City That Made Chicago Famous” GOVERNMENT

At Work for the People BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

Growing to Serve RESIDENTIAL LIVING

Historic Haven EDUCATION

Academic Success HEALTH CARE

information technology

Caring for a Community WORSHIP

Our Spiritual Side ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Spotlight on History PARKS & RECREATION

A Breath of Fresh Air

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DEMOGRAPHICS

Just the Facts Population 2007 Projection 2002 Estimate 2000 Census 1990 Census Growth 2002–2007 Growth 2000–2002 Growth 1990–2000 2002 Estimated Median Age 2002 Estimated Average Age

3-Mile Radius 27,873 24,977 23,843 18,902 11.59% 4.80% 26.09% 34.68 34.88

5-Mile Radius 93,968 85,622 82,360 67,912 9.75% 3.96% 21.27% 32.99 33.93

7-Mile Radius 242,408 219,413 166,279 166,269 10.48% 4.29% 26.54% 33.53 34.84

Source: City of Lockport

Income

3-Mile Radius

5-Mile Radius

7-Mile Radius

$72,991

$70,966

$59,259

$59,336

$24,039

$24,541

$78,571

$79,014

$66,560

$68,115

Source: City of Lockport

2002 Estimated Owner-Occupied Homes Housing Values $500,000 or more $400,000–$499,999 $300,000–$399,999 $200,000–$299,999 $150,000–$199,999 $100,000–$149,999 $75,000–$99,999 $50,000–$74,999 $25,000–$49,999 Less than $25,000

9,285

28,459

77,809

29.41% 5.09% 1.93% 11.29% 13.98% 19.13% 7.05% 12.12%

26.26% 6.09% 2.59% 12.98% 16.60% 14.56% 7.45% 13.48%

28.84% 4.70% 2.23% 12.97% 13.95% 13.29% 7.42% 16.59%

3-Mile Radius 12,580

5-Mile Radius 40,286

7-Mile Radius 105,286

30.05%

30.88%

31.76%

22.86%

21.25%

22.89%

17.49% 16.93% 11.62% 1.04%

15.38% 18.92% 12.28% 1.29%

14.55% 17.08% 12.32% 1.40%

Source: City of Lockport

2002 Estimated Average Household Income $71,827 2002 Estimated Median Household Income $60,634 2002 Estimated Per Capita Income $25,666 2002 Estimated Average Family Household Income $80,179 2002 Estimated Median Family Household Income $68,167

Housing

2002 Estimated Housing Units 2002 Estimated Housing Units By Year Built 1989–Present 1985–1988 1980–1984 1970–1979 1960–1969 1950–1959 1940–1949 1939 or earlier

Employment Sectors 2002 Persons Employed Technical, Sales & Administrative Support Managerial & Professional Specialty Precision, Production, Craft & Repair Operators, Fabricators & Laborers Service Farming, Forestry & Fishing Source: City of Lockport

3-Mile Radius

5-Mile Radius

7-Mile Radius

6,522

19,827

51,710

1.21% 2.37% 6.43% 13.77% 14.48% 34.85% 16.72% 7.83% 1.79% 0.55%

1.68% 2.67% 7.00% 17.73% 13.46% 26.58% 15.11% 10.08% 4.78% 0.92%

1.89% 2.25% 6.44% 18.95% 13.57% 25.80% 16.23% 10.44% 3.73% 0.71%

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Will County Labor Force Year 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990

Labor Force 252,514 244,440 238,398 230,782 225,375 216,067 206,210 200,903 197,527 191,396 189,741

Total Employed 242,383 234,548 228,518 220,620 214,114 204,946 194,468 186,278 181,871 177,822 178,226

Source: Illinois Department of Employment Security

Unemployment 4.0% 4.0% 4.1% 4.4% 5.0% 5.1% 5.7% 7.3% 7.9% 7.1% 6.0%

HISTORY

“The City That Made Chicago Famous”

llinois is the nation’s 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 development 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 portage 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 permanent 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, working to complete the Illinois and Michigan Canal, realized that the site, which is 40 feet higher than Joliet, had great water-power potential. In 1837, Gooding oversaw construction of the Canal’s headquarters building here, and Illinois and Michigan Canal commissioners platted and named the town of Lockport. Lockport thrived in its early days as the Canal’s 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 Canal’s prosperity, its headquarters was second in importance in Illinois only to the state capitol building. In the Canal’s heyday, 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 entrepreneurs. 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 Lockport’s fortunes did not last long, and the region’s economy revived after 1911 with the construction of the Texas Company’s 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 Lockport’s 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 cannot be overstated. As a direct waterway link between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River, the Canal helped to cement Chicago’s dominance over St. Louis as the center of Midwestern trade and, thereby, Lockport’s legacy as “the city that made Chicago famous.” Today, Lockport is a thriving city of more than 20,000 that’s rapidly growing and looking toward the future. But Lockport’s 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 celebrating American enterprise and invention. The headquarters 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 Canal’s 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 significant 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 illumination 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. www.lockportchamber.com | 5

GOVERNMENT

At Work for the People

he 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 creamcolored 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-enforcement 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 callerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 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 districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s services include fire suppression, 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 fireprevention education programs.

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

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BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

Growing to Serve

ockport’s economy has always benefited from the city’s ideal location, transportation infrastructure and proximity to Chicago. Local colleges provide a steady stream of well-trained graduates for the workforce, as well as specialized training programs that area businesses can access. Working to serve the region’s business community, the Lockport Chamber of Commerce is a well-established organization that promotes business development and networking opportunities. It also acts as a liaison between businesses and local officials, financial groups, and various associations 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 components 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 development along the Interstate 355 corridor.

Improving Transportation Lockport 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 quality developments approaching Lockport is quite large. We fully anticipate seeing commercial 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 scheduled 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-Mart’s 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 development 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-squarefoot building along with two restaurants and 13 retail stores. • The next phase of construction of the Jewel/Osco complex, headed by TBS www.lockportchamber.com | 7

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

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 northern half of the site. These buildings will be arranged in a campus-like setting with an internal courtyard. • There has been a proposal for a new medical facility to provide non-emergency care along 159th Street, just east of Clover Ridge Drive. • The mayor has formed a downtown committee to focus on making the city’s downtown a destination site by improving the area both aesthetically and for visitor convenience. One of the committee’s 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 undergoing 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 commercial 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 development will consist of a 19,180-squarefoot 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 city’s unique heritage. This careful blend of historic ambience and 21st-century growth and convenience is drawing more and more eyes to Lockport every day.

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RESIDENTIAL LIVING

Historic Haven

hough it’s only 35 miles from Chicago, Lockport’s historic ambience makes it seem a world away. The city’s metropolitan conveniences 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 community. 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 witnessed the passage of history. Quiet, tree-lined streets welcome residents home. Housing prices are affordable, 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 housing, designed to suit any taste and budget. Lockport is the perfect place to raise a family and enjoy the exceptional lifestyle the area has to offer.

New Developments Lockport 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 population 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 developments. For example, the minimum size for a single-family lot is 9,000 square feet.

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

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The following are just a few of the residential developments that are currently under way: • Creekside Estates is located on the north side of 151st Street, about onequarter mile east of Farrell Road. Upon build-out, there will be 48 single-family homes in this subdivision. 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-family custom homes in a development of 72 acres. Meadowood’s 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 community consisting of 229 townhomes, 440 single-family homes and 192 duplexes. This development will benefit the Fairmont School district.

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EDUCATION

Academic Success

rom elementary school through college, education in Lockport is top-notch. Through exceptional programs, Lockport students receive award-winning test scores and recognition at regional, state and national competitions.

K–12

Milne-Kelvin Grove (Lockport Elementary) School District 91 Milne-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 student’s 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 students an extra-early jumpstart on training for a career. Milne-Kelvin Grove is especially proud of its awardwinning 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 33C Comprised of four school buildings — Goodlings Grove School (K–4), Luther J. Schilling School (K–4), Hadley School (5–6) and Homer Junior High School (7–8) — Homer School District serves the students of Homer Glen, Illinois. Lockport students receive quality one-onone instruction from dedicated educators.

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Exceptional programs have generated student success — the district consistently exceeds state standards in education — and Homer School District maintains a low perpupil operating expense. In addition to a solid academic curriculum, students benefit from programs like foreign languages and gifted education. Through the district’s 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 92 With three elementary schools (Ludwig, Reed and Walsh) and one junior high school (Oak Prairie), Will County School District 92 sets the stage for academic success for its students for years to come. The district’s elementary grades focus on high academic standards, fostering student responsibility and teaching appropriate 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 (6–8) can choose from a list of electives that supplement their regular studies. Taft School District 90 Since 2002, Taft School District students’ test scores have exceeded the statewide average 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 supplement a curriculum designed to fully challenge students’ intellectual, emotional, social, physical and creative abilities. Lockport Township High School District 205 One 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 community while providing an array of educational and vocational learning opportunities 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’ academic accomplishments continue outside the classroom as well. Lockport Township teams in science and the arts garnered awards at regional, state and national competitions 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 completed in early 1998, adding 79 new classrooms, an 800-seat auditorium, a swimming pool with a 600-seat spectator area, 18 additional science labs, a fine arts facility, and a community/recreation wellness center. The addition to East Campus,

along with the technological upgrades that followed, give students an unparalleled opportunity to utilize the most cuttingedge technology available. This mix of historic significance and futuristic technology 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 distance. In the fall of 1997, Central Campus opened its doors under a new name, the District 205 Freshman Center.

Higher Education Joliet Junior College Since its inception in 1901, Joliet Junior College (JJC) has served as a dynamic part of the community, providing excellence 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, superintendent of Joliet Township High School. JJC’s 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 School’s 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.

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

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 educational institutions throughout the college’s 1,442-square-mile district, which encompasses parts of seven counties. JJC provides quality services that meet the needs of the diverse population it serves. Over 100 academic degree and certificate 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 succeed. 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. Francis The University of St. Francis (USF) is a four-year, Catholic liberal arts college serving 1,800 students at its Joliet campus and more than 4,300 students at more than 80 locations across the nation. Named one of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report in 2006,

USF offers more than 60 undergraduate programs and a variety of master’s programs. A faculty-to-student ratio of 14to-1 ensures students get to know their professors personally and don’t get lost on a massive campus. Classroom studies are supplemented by internships, field trips and classroom simulations, ensuring students get plenty of real-world experience. USF’s more than 20 clubs and organizations, as well as full athletic and intramural programs, create a well-rounded college experience. Lewis University Located 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 undergraduate majors, 20 graduate programs and accelerated programs for working adults. Premier programs include aviation, criminal/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 programs, and more. www.lockportchamber.com | 13

H E A LT H C A R E

Caring for a Community

he residents of Lockport are fortunate to have abundant skilled health care through a variety of state-of-the-art facilities located just minutes away. Following are just a few of the region’s top health providers.

Silver Cross Hospital BY TRACY SIMONS Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet is the only community hospital in the southwest suburbs 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 developing consistent and effective organization-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 America’s 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 hospital 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 electronically 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), physicians 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 shouldn’t be. Concern for safety and comfort are evident in the plans for the hospital’s current expansion initiatives. Silver Cross opened a new 35-bed patient care unit for orthopedic, bariatric, gynecological, neurosurgical 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 glassenclosed 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

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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, physical 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 hospital’s 24-hour hotline at (888) 660-HEAL (4325).

Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center provides many advanced health care services typically found in a university hospital 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 area’s 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 that’s unprecedented anywhere in the region. Provena Saint Joseph Medical

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 promote family-centered care and enhance clinical outcomes. In addition, the 517-bed Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center serves the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 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 Providers Adventist 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 facility, 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.

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Patients receive the best of care at Lockportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hospitals and clinics.

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 physicians, cardiologists and OB/GYNs. And in June 2005, Edward broke ground on the Edward Plainfield Outpatient Center. Services include immediate care, imaging, community education, endoscopy and sleep studies. Joliet Area Community Hospice has been providing compassionate, professional care to terminally ill patients of Will, Grundy, Cook and Kendall counties and their families since 1982. A not-forprofit 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. 16 | Lockport Chamber of Commerce Community Profile & Resource Guide

WORSHIP

Our Spiritual Side

he faith families of the Lockport area always enthusiastically welcome new members. The following churches are members of the Lockport Chamber of Commerce.

Community Life Church 315 E. 11th Street Lockport, IL 60441 (815) 836-3600

Grace Baptist Church 501 N. State Street Lockport, IL 60441 (815) 838-0718

First Congregational Church 700 E. Ninth Street Lockport, IL 60441 (815) 838-2091 Fax (815) 838-6541 www.firstloved.org

Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church 925 E. 9th Street Lockport, IL 60441 (815) 838-0708

First United Methodist Church 1000 S. Washington Street Lockport, IL 60441 (815) 838-1017 www.1umclockport.org Goodale Memorial Chapel 912 S. Hamilton Street P.O. Box 212 Lockport, IL 60441 (815) 838-1533

St. Dennis Catholic Church 1214 S. Hamilton Street Lockport, IL 60441 (815) 838-2592 St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church 1500 Briggs Street Lockport, IL 60441 (815) 838-1832

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Spotlight on History

ull 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 managed 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 building, which today houses multiple floors of exhibits pertaining to the history, technology 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 documents relating to the construction and operation of the Canal, as well as period items specific to the region during the height of the Canal’s operation. Costumed 18 | Lockport Chamber of Commerce Community Profile & Resource Guide

docents guide visitors through the exhibits, 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 county’s oldest log cabin is located here, along with an 1860s farmhouse, a one-room schoolhouse, a railroad station, a blacksmith shop, tinsmith shop, a two-room jail, and more. It’s 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 Gallery The Lockport Gallery celebrates Illinois through changing exhibits featuring paintings, drawings, sculptures, quilts and other media created by the state’s artists and artisans. These rotating, theme-based exhibits are supplemented and showcased through educational events, group tours and outreach programs for all ages. An Illinois State Museum (ISM) facility, 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 housing residential lofts, offices, commercial space and the Lockport Gallery. The Gallery’s space gracefully incorporates the building’s original features, including large windows — once arched portals used for loading and unloading — high ceilings and hardwood floors.

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

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

Gladys Fox Museum Maintained 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 museum’s 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 everyone’s reading pleasure and learning needs. In addition to public-access computers, wireless Internet access is available in both of the district’s 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 District’s programs, visit www.dpvlib.org. The Lockport branch of the Des Plaines Valley Public Library can be reached at 815-838-0755.

Rialto Square Theater Just down the road in Joliet is the Rialto Square Theater, a splendid example 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 Rialto’s full calendar of events, or to purchase tickets, call 815-726-6600 or visit www.rialtosquare.com.

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PARKS & RECREATION

A Breath of Fresh Air

ince 1945, the Lockport Township Park District has been maintaining parks facilities and providing recreation programs for the entire community. Plentiful parks and greenspaces make getting 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 recreational facilities. With hundreds of recreational 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 lawenforcement on the district’s property, ensuring that parks and facilities are safe places to play. Special events and holiday celebrations — including concerts, art and flower shows, golf outings, movie presentations, pool parties, and events for Easter, Halloween and Christmas — spice up every season.

Aquatics The Park District’s three pools offer not only a great place to cool off, but also a venue for healthy exercise and watersafety 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 • Children’s water play area • Full-service concession area • Bath house

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

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 • Children’s water play area • Bath house • Lockers

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 individuals 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 dodgeball, floor hockey, tennis and wallyball. Challenge Fitness offers a variety of membership packages and prices.

Fairmont Community Center

Gladys Fox Museum

Located 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 gymnasium. All are available for rental.

Maintained 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 museum’s collection of historical photographs and memorabilia celebrating Dellwood Park and the Illinois and Michigan Canal.

Challenge Fitness Newly renovated with a 20,000-squarefoot 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

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Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club Prairie 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 Bluff’s surroundings

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SHOPPING & DINING

Sophisticated Selection, Small-Town Charm

uick — where would you have to go to experience four-star fine dining at one of Chicago Magazine’s top 20 restaurants? If you think you have to drive into the Windy City, think again: it’s 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 special gifts can be found in the retail community of Lockport, which offers everything from big-box retailers to charming downtown shops. Lockport’s smaller, independent 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 city’s historic downtown offers more than just a shopping trip. You can experience Lockport’s vibrant and vital history here, where city leaders are actively working to preserve the unique buildings and architecture that date back to Lockport’s days as the hub of the Illinois and Michigan Canal. A stroll among the city’s 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 there’s 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 experienced. 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 pocketbook. You can choose contemporary, fourstar French cuisine amid the ambience of a restored Victorian saloon. There are traditional 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 charming cafés 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.

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The dining and shopping selections in Lockport are keeping step with the city’s continued growth and development. There’s more and more to choose from every day. Come check out all that Lockport has for you.

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

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY ANIMAL/PET CARE

Best In Show Dog & Cat Grooming, LLC 631 N. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 834-9207

Pagoda Pet Shop 204 East 8th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 834-1688

APPRAISERS

Bilotta Appraisal Group 1000 S. State St., #208 Lockport IL 60441 (815) 588-1633

ARCHITECT

James B. Clarage & Associates 13955 S. King Road Homer Glen IL 60491 (708) 645-0203

AUTO REPAIR

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

Car Care Center

12319 S. State Route 59, #102 Plainfield IL 60544-4620 (815) 439-8080

14 West 9th Street Lockport IL 60441-2981 (815) 836-3520

DiNolfo’s Banquets, Inc 14447 W. 159th Street Lockport IL 60441 (708) 645-1900

BODY ART

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

BOUTIQUES

Renee’s Worldly Things 913 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-3753

BOWLING

Dellwood Tire & Auto Repair 711 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-3380

AUTO SALES

Greenway Pontiac Olds GMC Truck 310 Bedford Road Morris IL 60450 (815) 942-0404

BAKERY

Patty Cakes, Ltd.

14929 S. Archer Avenue Lockport IL 60441-2256 (815) 836-8810 BANKING

Chase Bank

111 Eastern Avenue Clarendon Hills IL 60514 (630) 308-1414

Fifth Third Bank

16732 W. 159th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-1020 See ad page 8

First Midwest Bank 800 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-2000

Harris Bank

826 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-8600

National City Bank 955 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-2040

Standard Bank & Trust Company 16545 W. 159th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 941-9502 See ad page 22

Polonia Catering & Market 8523 W. 191st Street Mokena IL 60448 (815) 464-8844

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION

Big Run Wolf Ranch

923 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 588-1580

Strike ‘N’ Spare II 811 Northern Drive Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-2450

BUILDER

Beechen & Dill Builders

16650 West Meadow Hill Lane Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-4357

Majestic Home Builders, Inc 742 McCarthy St. Lemont IL 60439 (630) 257-3586

William Ryan Homes

35721 West Ave., Ste. 100 Warrenville IL 60555 (630) 836-9200 BULK MAIL SERVICES

Victory Data

46 East Montrose Romeoville IL 60446-1475 (815) 407-0450 BUSINESS SERVICES

Combine Worksite Solutions 1917 Wilcox Crest Hill IL 60403 (815) 726-0677

Renee Perry Small Business Consultant & Coach 2221 Maple Rd. Joliet IL 60432 (815) 722-0041

Hollingworth Candies 922 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-2275 See ad page 19

1214 S. Hamilton Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-2592

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church

130 East 8th Street Lockport IL 60441-3047 (773) 430-8130

410 S. Jefferson Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-0187 1500 Briggs Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-1832

United Cerebral Palsy of Will Couny 311 S. Reed Street Joliet IL 60436 (815) 744-3500

United Way of Will County 54 N. Ottawa Street Joliet IL 60432 (815) 723-2500

CHILD CARE

Bobbie Noonan’s Child Care, Inc. 947 E. Division Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-2855

CHIROPRACTOR

Advanced Physicians

14324 S Will Cook Road Homer Glen IL 60491-9211 (708) 645-0288

Back to Basics Health Center 656 N. Independence Blvd. Romeoville IL 60446 (815) 886-9500

Starbuck’s Coffee Shop 16509 W. 159th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-4973

St. Dennis Catholic Church

Thanks Jordan Foundation

CONTRACTOR

Gasca Construction

709 S. Prairie Road New Lenox IL 60451-2243 (815) 485-4555

R.S. Miller Construction 719 Rosanne Lockport IL 60441-4557 (708) 774-9595

COUNSELING SERVICES

Bridges to A New Day CIVIC & SOCIAL CLUBS

American Legion Post #18 15052 S. Archer Avenue Lockport IL 60441-2258 (815) 838-4515

Homer Founder’s Club 12259 Derby Lane Orland Park IL 60467 (815) 557-7196

1135 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-2690

CREDIT CARD SERVICES

BluePay, Inc

16716 West Apache Lockport IL 60441 (630) 300-2351 See ad page 10

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

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

Lockport Lions Club 1117 Runyan Drive Lockport IL 60441 (815) 325-8288

CREDIT UNION

Argonne Credit Union 1350 W. Renwick Rd. Romeoville IL 60446 (815) 267-7700

Canals & Trails Credit Union 201 E. 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-7159 See ad page 13

DesPlaines Valley Credit Union

Lockport Rotary Club P.O. Box 337 Lockport IL 60441

15937 S. Bell Road Homer Glen IL 60491 (708) 645-0630

122 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 836-8290 See ads pages 16,17

Lockport Woman’s Club

NuMark Credit Union

Davidson Chiropractic Clinic of Crest Hill, PC

Loyal Order of the Moose #1557

Chiropractic & Acupuncture Ctr. of Homer Glen

P.O. Box 256 Lockport IL 60441

1640 Willow Circle Drive, Suite 400 Crest Hill IL 60435 (815) 729-9922

18 East 10th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-3944

Lockport Chiropractic Clinic

Main Street Lockport, Inc.

1025 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-9441

911 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 834-2812

Natural Family Health Care

VFW Post # 5788

1110 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 577-1144

CHURCH

Community Life Church 315 East 11th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 836-3600

First Congregational Church 700 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-2091

CANDY

925 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-0708 See ad page 16

St. Joseph Catholic Church

Heritage Corridor Referrals Group C/O National City Bank 1730 Plainfield Road Crest Hill IL 60403 (815) 729-1611

Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church

14857 Farrell Road Lockport IL 60441 (815) 588-0044 See ad page 21

Lockport Lanes

Dan’s Automotive & Towing 1134 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-5188

CATERER

BANQUET FACILITIES

14West Banquets

First United Methodist Church of Lockport 1000 S. Washington Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-1017

Grace Baptist Church 501 N. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-0718 See ad page 3

The 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.

1026 East 9th Street P.O. Box 221 Lockport IL 60441-0221 (815) 838-1066 CLEANING SERVICES

2380 Caton Farm Rd. Crest Hill IL 60403-1756 (815) 773-2888 DECORATING/ INTERIOR DESIGN

Audra’s Draperies

16451 S. Canterbury Way Lockport IL 60441 (708) 860-8034

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

Valley Lane Interiors 1103 Valley Lane Lockport IL 60441 (815) 588-0373

Aaron Professional Cleaning Service 322 Stuart Road Lockport IL 60441-2741 (815) 834-0667

Robinson Contract Cleaning 17832 S. Alta Drive Lockport IL 60441 (815) 474-2940

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

COFFEE SHOP

Canal Coffee Company 1011 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 834-1472

DECORATING/INTERIOR DESIGN

Budget Blinds of Shorewood 22960 S. Althea Ct. Minooka IL 60447 (815) 521-4040

DENTIST

Dr. Healy, DDS

916 East 7th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 836-0001

Lockport Dental Group 230 East 8th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-6102

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Ross Denistry

1002 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-7174

Zale, Foster & Ruginis Dental 856 N. State Street Lockport IL 60441-2229 (815) 838-1998

ELECTRICIAN

Current Electrical & Mechanical 430 East 5th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 671-5370

ENTERTAINMENT

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

Trackside OTB

1225 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-4420 FINANCIAL & INVESTMENT PLANNING

Cornolo & Thompson, Ltd.

O’Neil Funeral Home 1105 East 9th Street P.O. Box 326 Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-5010

GOLF COURSE

Big Run Golf Club

17211 W. 135th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-1057

Broken Arrow Golf Club

9th Street Fitness

1025 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441-3245 (815) 588-1830

Cardinal Fitness

16129 Weber Road Crest Hill IL 60435 (815) 836-1200

19433 Renwick Road Lockport IL 60441 (815) 836-4653

Woodbine Golf Course 14240 W. 151st Street Homer Glen IL 60491 (708) 301-1252

GOVERNMENT

City of Lockport

800 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-3287

Jazzercise

(815) 588-5007

Ladies Workout Express 400 Summit Drive Lockport IL 60441 (815) 588-1478

FLOORING

Marchio Tile & Carpet 910 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-6050

FLORIST

Dawn & Scott’s Flower Shop 1736 Essington Road, Unit B Joliet IL 60435 (815) 577-8895

Diane’s Floral Designs, LTD 1527 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-1105 See ad page 22

FUNERAL HOME

Goodale Memorial Chapel

HEALTHY & BEAUTY

16844 Evergreen Terrace Homer Glen IL 60491 (815) 483-9634 Lockport IL 60441-9702 (815) 685-6712

HOME INSPECTIONS

Dapkus Home Inspections 944 Maryville Drive Lockport IL 60441 (708) 822-3893

Patriot Home Inspections, Inc 16549 S. Dorchester Place Lockport IL 60441 (815) 306-7637

HOME REPAIR

Alan Grady Carpentry & Remodeling 1602 Madison Street Lockport IL 60441-4236 (815) 838-4338

Lockport Township Supervisor 222 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-0380

Office of IL State Sen. A.J. Wilhelmi 2200 Weber Road Crest Hill IL 60435 (815) 207-4445

Office of State Rep. Brent Hassert 1408 Joliet Road, Suite 102 Romeoville IL 60446 (630) 739-7063

HOSPITAL

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital 3815 Highland Avenue Downers Grove IL 60515-1500 (630) 275-1313 See ad page 1

Silver Cross Hospital

1200 Maple Road Joliet IL 60433 (815) 740-1100 See ad Inside Front Cover

Will County Clerk

302 N. Chicago Street Joliet IL 60433 (815) 740-4615

Challenge Fitness

2021 S. Lawrence Ave. Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-1183

1051 Essington Road Joliet IL 60431 (815) 730-6517

Mona Vie

Lockport Township Fire District

FITNESS CENTER

Medworks Occupational Health

Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club

Edward Jones Investments Mark Karner

109 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-6004

400 Medical Center Drive Bolingbrook IL 60440 (630) 226-8109

16325 W. Broken Arrow Drive Lockport IL 60441 (815) 836-8858 See ad Outside Back Cover

222 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-0549 See ad page 3

Edward Jones Investments Mark Sharp

Bolingbrook Medical Center

Arbonne International

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

854 N. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-4969

HEALTHCARE

GROCERY STORES

Fairway Foods

500 Summit Plaza Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-8468 HANDYMAN

All Pro Painting & Handyman Service 1215 Bruce Road Lockport IL 60441-9702 (815) 685-6712

John’s Handyman Service 305 East 18th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 588-1094

HARDWARE

Ace Hardware

1037 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441-3245 (815) 838-3310 HEALTH & BEAUTY

Direct Medical & Beauty Supply 16135 Weber Road Crest Hill IL 60403 (815) 588-5506

ICE CREAM SHOP

Cold Stone Creamery

16527 W 159th Street, #107 Lockport IL 60441 (815) 260-0400

Cool Creations

937 S. Hamilton Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-4700 INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING

CITGO Petroleum Corp.

135th Street & New Avenue Lemont IL 60439 (630) 257-4000

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

Walco Tool&Engineering 18954 Airport Road Lockport IL 60441 (815) 834-0225

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Basic Business Solutions 1000 S. State St., Ste. 209 Lockport IL 60441

JK Computer Consulting, Inc 990 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 588-4530 See ad page 10

912 S. Hamilton Street P.O. Box 212 Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-1533

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Zlan Systems, Inc.

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

Allstate Insurance Company 13205 W. 143rd Street Homer Glen IL 60491-8388 (708) 301-8700

MARKETING

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

MDK Martial Arts & Yoga

Allstate/Gamache Insurance Group

988 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-0888

American Family Insurance

Aadus Banc Corp

131 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 834-2700

925 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441-3435 (815) 588-0131

Farmers Insurance Group 827 S. State St. Lockport IL 60441 (815) 328-9111

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

State Farm Insurance 976 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-3569 See ad page 19

Western & Southern Financial Group (815) 729-6161

LANDSCAPING

Hoppy’s Landscaping 15041 New Avenue Lockport IL 60441 (630) 257-2431

Service Master Lawn Care 13724 S. Lemont Road Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-2696

LEGAL SERVICES

Eugene Korst,Attorney at Law 2720 Caton Farm Road Joliet IL 60435 (815) 609-3900

Law Offices of Bernard D. Ward 15420 Douglas Parkway Lockport IL 60441 (815) 834-2001

Luzbetak & Caneva Law Office 1000 S. Hamilton Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-0912

LIBRARY

DesPlaines Valley Public Library District 121 East 8th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-0755 See ad page 15

LODGING

Kasha’s Pleasant Hill Motel 14556 S. Archer Avenue Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-0373

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

MARBLE CONTRACTOR

A.A. Rigoni Bros. Marble & Granite 112 Connor Avenue Lockport IL 60441-4736 (815) 838-5600 See ad page 19

MORTGAGE

928 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441-3436 (815) 836-0010 MOTORCYCLE SALES

Rich’s Yamaha, Inc.

14354 S. Archer Avenue Lockport IL 60441-7443 (815) 838-8130 MULTIMEDIA SERVICES

Chicago Digital Post/ Great Lakes Media

913 S. State Street, 2nd Floor Lockport IL 60441 (815) 588-5000 MUSEUMS

Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery 201 West 10th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-7400

MUSIC

Allegro Music Academy 1014 S. Hamilton Street Lockport IL 60441-3425 (815) 838-2301

NEWS PUBLICATIONS

Herald News/ The Sun 300 Caterpillar Drive Joliet IL 60435 (815) 729-6161

Homer Horizon

11516 W. 183rd Street Office Condo 3, Ubit SW Orland Park IL 60467 (708) 326-9170 NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION

Canal Corridor Association 200 West 8th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 588-1100

Joliet Area Community Hospice 250 Water Stone Circle Joliet IL 60431 (815) 740-4104 See ad page 15

S O S Children’s Village 17545 Village Lane Lockport IL 60441

Will County Historical Society 803 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441-3433 (815) 838-5080

NURSERY

Siegel’s Cottonwood Farms, Inc. 17250 S. Weber Road Lockport IL 60441 (815) 741-2693

PRINTERS

OFFICE EQUIPMENT

Martin Whalen Office Solutions 23157 S. Thomas Dillon Drive Channahon IL 60410-3132 (815) 741-4200 OPTOMETRIST

Patricia H. Simpson, O.D., Ltd 123 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441-3690 (815) 838-8069

PET BOARDING & TRAINING

K-9 Guardian

1159 Bruce Rd Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-4406 PHARMACY

Corwin Pharmacy 944 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-3733 See ad page 15

PHOTOGRAPHY

Stephenson Photography 927 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-4264

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Newsome Physical Therapy 16139 S. Weber Road Crest Hill IL 60435 (815) 836-3403

OccuSport Physical Therapy 420 Summit Drive Lockport IL 60441 (815) 834-9901 See ad page 16

Insight Graphics 1242 Porter Place Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-9400

Quality Quick Print 909 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-1784

PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS

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

PUBLISHING

CommunityLink

4742 Holts Prairie Road PO Box 306 Pinckneyville IL 62274 (800) 455-5600

300 N. Read Street, Suite A Lockport IL 60441-3265 (815) 838-7337

American Medical Review 1000 S. Hamilton Street Lockport IL 60441-3197 (815) 838-4921

Dreams Restaurant & Bar 935 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 834-0084

Jackie’s Pub

1016 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-9823

Paradise Bay Bar & Grill 105 West 10th Street Lockport, IL 60441 (815) 838-6513

RADIO STATIONS

Next Media Group

2410 B Caton Farm Road Crest Hill IL 60435 (815) 556-0100 REAL ESTATE

Caton Commercial Real Estate Group 9435 W. Bormet Dr., Suite 1 Mokena IL 60448

Century 21 Pro-Team 1215 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-0110

Caneva Foot & Ankle Clinic

Coldwell Banker Honig Bell

Dr. Karcavich, MD

J.W. Maslan & Assoc.- realtor

1000 S. Hamilton Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 741-0791 300 Read Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 836-8656

PIZZERIA

Aurelio’s Pizza

16529 W. 159th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 588-4422

Heritage Pizza

924 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-4321

113 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-7030 902 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 834-0888

Joseph Reposh Coldwell Banker Honig Bell 113 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-7030

Kellie Henry & Debi Shapiro Century 21 Pro-Team 1215 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-0110

Perry Group PLUMBING

Eckmayer Plumbing 1507 Spencer Road New Lenox IL 60451 (815) 836-3790

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

201 Normantown Road, Ste. LL East Romeoville IL 60446 (630) 257-6787 RENTAL

Lockport Rental Center 1025 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 834-1700

Portable John, Inc.

1414 Canal Street Lockport IL 60441-2896 (815) 838-7000

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

Wilson Rental, Inc

9960 191st Street, Ste. C Mokena IL 60448 (708) 799-5533 RESTAURANT

PUBS, TAVERNS & BARS

PHYSICIAN

Advanced Pediatric Care, Inc.

Tri-County Special Rec.Assoc.

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

Re/Max Executive Team 1141 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-5009

RECREATION

Lockport Township Park District 1911 S. Lawrence Avenue Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-1183 See ad page 8

Anthony’s Pancake House & Restaurant 1030 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-2445

Lockport School District #91 PTO 808 Adams Lockport IL 60441 (805) 838-0737

990 N. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-7225 See ad page 13

McDonald’s Restaurant 1039 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-6304

Ooga Booga Bar-Ba-Q 110 MacGregor Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-7665

1323 East 7th Street Lockport IL 60441

SEAL COATING

Wolf’s Seal Coating, Inc P.O. Box 611 Lockport IL 60441-0611 (815) 774-9653

SENIOR HOUSING & HOME CARE

Inn at Willow Falls

1681 Willow Circle Drive Crest Hill IL 60435 (815) 725-5868

Marian Village

15624 Marian Drive Homer Glen IL 60491 (708) 226-3780

Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County 421 Doris Avenue Joliet IL 60433 (815) 727-8710

Pagoda House Restaurant

SIGNS

1920 Plainfield Rd. Crest Hill IL 60435 (815) 730-7828 SMALL ENGINE REPAIR

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

SPECIALTY STORE

Dinner by Design

16720 Tameling Drive Lemont IL 60441 (630) 342-1281

1044 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-5123 See ad page 13

Lockport Vacuum Cleaner Center

Pete’s Hot Dogs, Inc.

Pampered Chef

730 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-8991

Public Landing

200 West 8th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-6500

Quizno’s Subs

16541 W. 159th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 836-1010

Sub City

1130 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441-3512 (815) 838-2080

1040 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-5631 17804 Alta Drive Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-1382

Peaceful Inspirations 905 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 588-1880 See ad page 21

Tastefully Simple Gourmet Foods 906 Sherwood Court Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-0171

16525 W. 159th Street Lockport IL 60441-7900 (815) 836-0997

Studio 305

230 East 8th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 834-0401 See ad page 21 SCHOOLS

2115 S. Route 59 Plainfield IL 60586 (815) 838-8035 TRAVEL AGENT

Life’s a Trip Travel, Inc 700 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-4895

TREE SERVICE

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

UPHOLSTERING

Lockport Upholstery

VETERINARIAN

All Pets Hospital

1041 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441-3245 (815) 838-0505

Capricorn Clinic for Cats 723 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-4646

Lockport Animal Hospital 1139 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-7878

WASTE REMOVAL

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

WATER TREATMENT

A-1 ECO/Lindsay Water Treatment 2016 Plainfield Road Box 2543 Joliet IL 60403-1831 (800) 834-2172

WEB SERVICES/ DESIGN

Bellis Studios

P.O. Box 423 Lockport IL 60441 (815) 588-1025 See ad page 22 16612 W. 159th Street, Ste. 201 Lockport IL 60441 (800) 932-9550

VerseOne, Inc SPORTS EQUIPMENT

635 N. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 588-2508

H & R Block

Distant Horizon

UPS Store

SALONS & SPAS

Studio 171

117 East 10 Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 834-9800 See ad page 17

931 S. State Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-3566

Fast Signs

Outpost Pub & Grill

14929 S. Archer Avenue Lockport IL 60441-2256 (815) 836-8893

EZ Tax & Bookkeeping Service

Lockport Township High School

George’s Restaurant

TAX PREPARATION SERVICES

MKA Sports Huddle, Inc.

P.O. Box 551 Lockport IL 60441 (708) 301-5566

922 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-8522

STORAGE

Secure Storage of Lockport 1000 East 9th Street Lockport IL 60441 (815) 838-5000

Joliet Junior College 214 N. Ottawa Street Joliet IL 60432 (815) 280-1425

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