The Latest Breaking News from Lockport

Classes canceled after ceiling collapses at Lockport Township High School central campus, no injuries reported

The plaster ceiling in a third-floor classroom collapsed overnight at the district’s freshman center, according to District 205.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 2, 2023

New York boat capsized – : One person dead after tour boat accident during cave tour along the Erie Canal

One person died and eleven others were injured when the boat capsized during Lockport Cave tour

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023

Survivors of capsized Lockport Cave tour boat describe terror as they were thrown into Erie Canal

‘The boat literally landed on my head,’ Elizabeth Morrissette says

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023

Pontiac Holiday Tournament: Joliet West’s showtime win against Lockport, Benet beats Bloom

The No. 3 Tigers beat Lockport 57-33 in the quarterfinals of the 91st Pontiac Holiday Tournament on Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2022

Ron Coomer’s sentimental journey

The Cubs radio analyst, a Southwest Side son, spent a day reliving his past — and the emotions came flooding back.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 2, 2022

Republican Richard Irvin says he’s not hiding behind his TV ads — or Ken Griffin’s millions

Irvin is a good in-person politician, a side of him that many in the Chicago area haven’t gotten to see so far. A “Meet Richard” tab on his campaign website features photos, his biography and an option to contribute to his campaign, but no information about public events.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 23, 2022

Afternoon Edition: May 6, 2022

Today’s update is a 5-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 6, 2022

A train, a wagon and a canal: Lockport mural gives a nod to city’s transportation history

The Will County city on the Illinois and Michigan Canal once helped make Chicago a transportation hub. Artist Robert Ryan brought that to life in trompe-l’oeil style.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 6, 2022

Brazilian citizen from Indian Head Park charged in Capitol breach

Leticia Vilhena Ferreira is the 26th known Illinoisan to be charged in the Capitol breach. Prosecutors earlier this year charged Anthony Carollo of Lockport, Cody Vollan of Flossmoor, Jeremiah Carollo of Glen Carbon and Christopher and Tina Logsdon of Sesser.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 17, 2022