Study shows increase in poverty, abuse among area children
A report released Thursday by a statewide advocacy group about the health and well being of children across Illinois showed some positive statistics about health care insurance coverage, yet a disturbing rise in Will County of abuse, neglect and poverty, ...
LTHS math honors add up
The Lockport Township High School math team placed third at the regional competition held in February.
Lockport Township High School NHS collects, donates books to Taft School
The Lockport Township High School National Honor Society collected and donated more than 1,000 children's books to the students of Taft School in Lockport.
Crowded field in Will County Sheriff’s primary race
The March 18 primary election includes five candidates – three Democrats and two Republicans –vying for the two top spots on their respective party tickets for Will County Sheriff.
21st Century Transportation Community Conversation
The public is invited to join the next Community Conversation at The Gaylord Building on Thursday, March 13, 2014. "Will County Transportation in the 21st Century - Opportunities & Challenges" is a detailed look at regional multi-mode transportation issues and ...
Lockport man in custody following standoff with police
Charges are pending against a 41-year-old Lockport man after he got into a domestic dispute with his wife early Thursday morning, started shooting outside the home and then barricaded himself inside for about five hours, according to police.
Tickets still available for Good Humor
Tickets are going fast but there are still some left for this weekend’s performance of Good Humor: A Festival of One Acts presented by the White Oak Library District and the National Trust for Historic Preservation at the Gaylord Building ...
Largest Loser offered through Challenge Fitness
Challenge Fitness, 2021 S. Lawrence Ave., in Lockport is offering the Largest Loser for ages 18 yrs and older beginning March 17 with a variety of days and times.
Adult & Youth Taekwondo at Park District
The Lockport Township Park District is offering Adult & Child Taekwondo for those 4 and older at Central Square, 222 E. Ninth St.,Lockport, on Saturdays from March 22 through May 24 with a variety of times offered.
Illiana could be decided soon
The Illinois Department of Transportation could start buying land by early this summer if the federal government gives the go ahead to build the Illiana, a 47-mile expressway linking Wilmington in southern Will County to Lowell, Ind.
New life for major retail development in Lockport
A proposed large scale retail development at 159th Street just west of Interstate 355 could be just the thing to give motorists traveling along the expressway a reason to turn onto the interchange and stop to do some shopping or ...
Local soldier in ‘Best Warrior Competition’
Spc. Robert R. Ortiz Jr., a native of Lockport and a supply specialist with the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Army Reserve Medical Command, competes in ARMEDCOM's prestigious 'Best Warrior Competition' held here Feb. 24-27, 2014.
Lockport among state's Top 10 in homeownership
NerdWallet, a consumer advocacy website, recently conducted a study to find the best places for homeownership in Illinois – and Lockport is in the top 10.
Drivers urged to watch for standing water
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) advised motorists Tuesday to travel with extreme caution as rain and thawing snow could lead to standing water on low-lying roads. The expected combination of a quick warming, rain, current river levels, ground frost ...
More than 1,200 enroll in health plans through the County
Will County has helped nearly 1,250 people enroll in health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act since the program launched on Oct. 1 of last year.
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