The Canadian National Rail Crossing on 9th Street, west of State Street, will be closed to all traffic beginning on Saturday, February 2 at 9 AM for maintenance.
Extreme cold can cause pipes to crack and burst. To avoid this expensive and damaging situation, residents are reminded to leave their water trickling, to open cabinets in order to expose water pipes to warm air, and to eliminate sources of cold air.
With the extreme cold, we are experiencing, your home’s heating system is working overtime and it’s important to test the carbon monoxide alarms in your home.
In Wilmington, the Lion’s Club located at 805 River Street will be open to residents as a warming center from 6 am to 8 pm on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, Wednesday, January 30, 2019, and Thursday, January 31, 2019 for those without access to heat or electricity.
The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.
The City of Lockport recently began to update its Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan to evaluate and implement additional opportunities for recreational amenities, alternative modes of transportation, and connecting our City to surrounding communities.