Lockport Chamber Guide 2017

About the Chamber
The Lockport Chamber of Commerce strives to be the voice of the business community,
concentrating on four core values – Promotion, Education, Networking
and Service. We are constantly evolving with new ideas and initiatives and
welcome any suggestions for improvement our membership has to offer.
Lockport chamber of commerce
business of the year
recipient 2016
It is our goal at the Lockport
Chamber of Commerce to
advance better business
in Lockport by partnering
with our local businesses
and organizations to help
them grow by connecting
businesses to each other
and to the Lockport community.
We strive to find
opportunities that will help
continue to educate business
owners and management
on everything from
changes in the tax laws to
the latest marketing trends.
The Lockport Chamber
of Commerce also understands
that most of our business
are small businesses
and they look to the community
to help them succeed in
business. Coupons, promotions
and other offerings are
available at our new and
improved website, which
offers the residents in and
around Lockport ways to
search our membership for
job postings and opportunities
to shop local. You may
also register for regular notifications
to stay informed of
annual traditions and fresh
ideas from the Lockport
Chamber of Commerce, including
Second Saturdays
starting in late 2017. Don’t
forget to like and follow us
on Facebook! The Lockport
Chamber of Commerce
uses social media to post
fun facts and promotions
that will help you become
more acquainted with our
local business community.
The Lockport Chamber of
Commerce is excited for the
future of our community.
We are implementing many
changes in the 2017/2018
year that will continue to
make Lockport a great place
to work, play and pursue
our dreams!
Shop Local,
Shop Lockport!
Lockport Chamber of Commerce
222 E. 9th St., 3rd Floor
Lockport, IL 60441
P: (815) 838-3357
F: (815) 838-2623
Website: www.lockportchamber.com
E-Mail: office@lockportchamber.com
Facebook: @lockportchamber
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Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this book. The Publishers cannot guarantee the correctness
of all the information available to them and assume no liability arising from error or omission. Comments concerning this book
should be sent to: Lockport Community Guide — 222 E. 9th St., Lockport, IL 60441 and/or 11516 W. 183rd St. 3SW, Orland Park,
IL 60467. Copyright ©2017 22nd Century Media and Lockport Chamber of Commerce. All Rights Reserved. Reproducing any
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and written by the Lockport Chamber of Commerce. Published September 2017 by 22nd Century Media, 11516 W. 183rd St.
3SW, Orland Park, IL 60467.
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Inside
3-4
about the chamber
• Meet the Board
• Annual Community Events
5
welcome letters
6-7
Government
• City of Lockport
• Lockport Township
• Township Services
8
lockport history
9-11
Education
• Early Learning
• Grammar Schools
• High School
• Higher Education
12-16
Community Resources
• White Oak Library
• Homer Township Public Library
• Community/Volunteer Orgs.
• Lockport Township Park District
17
Residential Living
Healthcare
18
Statistics
19
Business, Industry
and accessibility
Shop Local
21-23
Member Directory
23
Quick Reference Guide
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