Life-long Crest Hill resident Judith A. Batusich served as the city of Crest Hill’s first alderwoman (1977 to 1981), Lockport Township trustee (1980–1989), Lockport Township assessor (1989–1996) and Lockport Township supervisor from 1996 until her retirement on May 31, 2011.

Turnout was significantly higher in Will County than in the 2024 March primary. Some precincts saw more than 30% voter turnout.

Election Day turnout for the Illinois primary was relatively low in Will County, though not unusually so for a primary election, according to poll workers.

The Will County trial of Peter Zabala of Joliet has now been delayed three times in the past three months.

Grace period registration for the March 17 primary election is also available at early voting locations for those who need to register to vote or update their registration.

Sticker renewals will be available during normal Lockport Township office business hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The “Women’s Wellness Closet” will provide one free bundle of menstrual and personal care products every 30 days – while supplies last – to Lockport Township residents of all ages based on need.

Lockport Township Fire Protection District crews were called to the scene of a garage fire. Despite the fire's size, no injuries or home damage were reported.

John Shadbar, 72, of plead guilty Wednesday in Will County court to charges of attempted first-degree murder and a hate crime for the May 2024 shooting of his Lockport Heights neighbor.

The house, now uninhabitable, was without electricity, and the candle was being used for light, according to the Plainfield Fire Protection District.

The Lockport Chamber of Commerce honored the following members and first responders at its annual awards dinner.

The Veterans Assistance Commission of Will County set up a resource table, offering information on the services available to veterans in Will County.

"Pat was always very thoughtful and methodical, and he will be missed greatly by all of us," said Lockport Mayor Steven Streit about Alderman Patrick McDonald who died on Tuesday.

The food drive in Lockport was meant to provide short-term assistance to families impacted by the uncertainty with SNAP funding amid the historic government shutdown.

A dog spa in Homer Glen is hosting a “Pictures with Santa” event to raise money for a ballistic vest for a K-9 with the Will County Sheriff’s Office.

Lockport Township offered a complimentary buffet breakfast to senior residents during its 18th annual Senior Breakfast program

There is no definitive time when the contingency funding for SNAP benefits will kick in, despite a court order to the Trump Administration on Friday.

Ashley Tucker, 25, was reported missing on Oct. 14, 2018 and her body was found 12 days later in a yard in Lockport Township.

The Lockport Township Fire Protection District Board met Wednesday and discussed the police firing range that was planned for the site but had its funding eliminated.

The Lockport Township Fire Protection District broke ground on its new first responder training facility on Monday.

The Lockport Township Fire Protection District officially broke ground on its new training facility in Crest Hill on Monday morning, Oct. 20, 2025. The new center is located along Division Street near Stateville Correctional Center.

The new Lockport Township Fire Protection District training and maintenance facility in Crest Hill will break ground Monday, Oct. 20 even as the future of the facility's planned gun range comes into question.

The Lockport Township Fire Protection District is preparing to host its first ever 5K walk/run to raise funds for new equipment purchases.

The Lockport Township government has partnered with three local Jewel-Osco stores to provide free health screening services and vaccines to all township residents.

Lockport Township Fire Protection District’s John O’Connor was awarded the honor for fire districts or departments with populations over 25,000. LTFPD serves a population of more than 85,000 residents.

The LockRocks summer concert series at Dellwood Park will host Strung Out and Semple Band on Friday, Aug. 15.

City Hall construction has begun in Lockport, requiring the temporary relocation of meetings and city offices.

Lockport Township will host a community garage sale event on July 12 to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House. Donations are currently being accepted beginning Saturday at Homer Glen location.