Electric Aggregation Program

After a competitive bid process, the City of Lockport, along with 14 other communities, have selected Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. (“Constellation”) as the preferred supplier for its Electric Aggregation Program. 

Beginning, October 2018, this 36...

New Utility Billing Online Service

The new billing system can be viewed on the City's website under the View or Pay Bill icon.

Online payment highlights include: 

• View and pay your bill online anytime with credit/debit card or e-check
• Schedule a payment for the same day or a future ...

National Night Out in Lockport

**National Night Out has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 14 from 6-8 p.m. This event has been rescheduled from Tuesday, August 7 due to weather. 

Join the Lockport Police Department and your neighbors as we celebrate Lockport's 10th Annual Nat...

City Seeking Community Input on Old Canal Days

“Old Canal Days, Our Community Fest – Come Help Shape It’s Future!” The City is seeking community input on Old Canal Days at a Planning Meeting on Wednesday, July 18 at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend.The public is...

Fridays in the Park with Abe

Gallery Seven and the City present Fridays in the Park with Abe, a family-fun, pet-friendly event at the Lincoln Landing, along the Illinois and Michigan Canal in historic downtown Lockport. This event is held the first Friday of every month through Octob...

Police Chief Lemming Receives Illinois State Bar Association Award

Police Chief Terry Lemming was awarded with the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) Law Enforcement Award at the City Council Meeting on Wednesday, June 6. The ISBA Award was created to recognize sworn law enforcement officers for conduct that promotes ...

Movies at the Roxy Theater

The Summer Art Series Committee has been promoting the Movies at the Roxy as a family-friendly event. Unfortunately, we cannot locate a PG version of Blazing Saddles, so instead, we will be showing Pirates of the Caribbean. This will also be a dress-up op...

Lockport City Cemetery Tours at Old Canal Days

With the earliest graves dating back to the 1830s, the cemetery is home to significant figures associated with the Illinois and Michigan Canal and Lockport’s history including; William Gooding, the Canal’s Chief Engineer, George Gaylord, Hiram Norton, Rob...

Central Square Named One of Illinois’ 200 “Great Places”

The Illinois Council of The American Institute of Architects (AIA Illinois) has named Lockport Central Square as one of Illinois’ 200 Great Places, in honor of the State’s Bicentennial in 2018. The announcement was made as part of National Architecture We...

Downtown Construction Updates

The Downtown Construction Project at IL Route 171 (State Street) and Route 7 (9th Street) is intended to alleviate traffic congestion through downtown and heading toward and over the IL 7 (9th Street) high level-bridge. The Illinois Department of Transpor...