{
 "city": "Lockport",
 "state": "Illinois",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityoflockport.net/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
 "upcoming": [],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Heritage and Architecture Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to consider COA for façade improvements at 922‑926 State St",
   "summary": "The Heritage and Architecture Commission will hear a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for façade improvements and window/door replacement at 922‑926 S. State Street. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the March 17, 2026 meeting minutes and a chairman’s report. No other projects or public hearings are listed for this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1539",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on rezoning 136 W. 18th St to multi-family residential",
   "summary": "The Lockport City Council will consider a rezoning of 136 W. 18th Street from commercial (C-2) to limited multi-family residential (R-3), a special use permit for an auto body repair shop at 15062 S. Archer Avenue, and a public hearing on a fourth amendment to the Lockport Square annexation agreement extending the occupancy deadline. Consent items include approval of prior minutes, bills, payroll, and a resolution to migrate city email to Microsoft 365.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-1537",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Council to consider $295,670 Drake Neighborhood stormwater design contract",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will recommend placing four resolutions on the next City Council consent agenda. These include accepting engineering proposals for stormwater improvements in the Drake Neighborhood, bathroom renovations at City Hall, a railroad crossing project on 11th Street, and appropriating MFT funds for street and highway maintenance. The recommended actions are to approve each resolution for placement on the upcoming council meeting agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-1538",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Plan & Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "Commission continues review of wireless monopole permit at Lockport High School",
   "summary": "The Plan & Zoning Commission will continue the special‑use permit case for a wireless communications monopole at the Lockport Township High School athletic fields (1298 Garfield Ave) pending additional information on property values and pole height. It will also recommend approval of a rezoning from C‑2 commercial to R‑3 limited multiple‑family residential for 136 W. 18th Street, and adopt the findings for a special‑use permit for an auto body repair shop at 15062 S. Archer Ave. Additional staff items include a Route 7 corridor study by the RTA and a scheduled steering committee meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1536",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to approve $194,795 software contract with BS&A Software",
   "summary": "The Lockport City Council will vote on routine items such as approving the June 17 meeting minutes, the payroll period ending June 21, and various bills. Council members will also consider a concept plan for an automobile repair shop (Belle Tire) on Lot 4 of the Springs Development and an ordinance amending fines and penalties. A major contract with BS&A Software for cloud implementation and ongoing support costing $194,795 will be decided. Public comments on data center issues will be heard before adjournment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-1534",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Committee considers moving city email to Microsoft 365 at $30,000/year",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss three items to recommend for the next City Council agenda: migrating city email and collaboration services to Microsoft 365 for up to $30,000 annually, rezoning 136 W. 18th Street from commercial to limited multiple-family residential, and approving a special use permit for an auto body repair shop at 15062 S. Archer Avenue. The committee will also hold an executive session on personnel, real estate, and litigation matters. No final votes are taken at this meeting; items are forwarded for council action.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-1535",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-26",
   "body": "Downtown TIF District Annual Joint Review Board",
   "headline": "Lockport TIF Joint Review Board to review annual report",
   "summary": "This is a procedural meeting of the Lockport Downtown TIF District's Annual Joint Review Board to review the district's annual TIF report. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, approval of minutes, and new business. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06262026-1533",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $194,795 cloud software contract",
   "summary": "The Lockport City Council will consider several action items including a $194,795 contract with BS&A Software for cloud implementation and support, and two special use permits for a resale shop and a liquor store on E. 9th Street. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, bills, payroll, and a resolution to purchase DACRA enforcement software. No public hearings are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-1530",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Lockport considers raising parking and code enforcement fines",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss and recommend items for the next City Council meeting. Key items include a resolution to approve a concept plan for an auto repair shop (Belle Tire) on Lot 4 of Springs Development, and an ordinance to increase fines for parking, code enforcement, and other ordinance violations. The committee will also receive the 2027 budget calendar for informational purposes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-1531",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Heritage and Architecture Commission",
   "headline": "Lockport Heritage & Architecture Commission meeting canceled",
   "summary": "The Heritage & Architecture Commission meeting scheduled for June 16, 2026, at 6:00 pm has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1532",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Public Water Commission Meeting of Frankfort, Joliet, Lockport, New Lenox, Rockdale, Romeoville",
   "headline": "Commission adopts FY 2026‑2027 appropriation ordinance for public water services",
   "summary": "The Public Water Commission of Frankfort, Joliet, New Lenox, Lockport, Rockdale and Romeoville will vote on Ordinance 2026‑001, which sets the budget for the fiscal year May 1 2026 – April 30 2027. The ordinance outlines total expenditures of $33,800 and projected revenue of $26,030, resulting in a fund balance of $326,179. The amounts are listed in Exhibit A and are subject to further approval by the commission council.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-1529",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Plan & Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "Plan & Zoning Commission to review cell tower and rezoning requests",
   "summary": "The commission will hold public hearings for three cases, including a wireless monopole and a residential rezoning. The body will also approve minutes from the May 13, 2026, meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-1528",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on fire alarm grant and housing authority support",
   "summary": "The City Council will vote on a $19,750 grant for fire alarm and sprinkler system installation at 900-936 N. State Street (Phase 2) and a resolution supporting the creation of a Municipal Housing Authority. Consent items include approval of prior meeting minutes and payroll. The council may also enter executive session for personnel, real estate, and litigation discussions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-1525",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Lockport Committee of the Whole reviews software contracts and special use permits",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several items to be placed on the next City Council agenda. These include a software contract for cloud implementation and special use permits for businesses on E. 9th Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-1526",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Board of Police Commission Meeting",
   "headline": "BOPC to conduct oral interviews for 2026 sergeant promotions",
   "summary": "The Board of Police Commissioners will hold oral interviews for 13 candidates for sergeant promotion over two days (June 2 and 3). The board will also consider approval of previous meeting minutes, discuss destruction of 2015 meeting recordings, and receive a report on written exam analytics. An executive session is scheduled for discussions and interviews under the Open Meetings Act exemption.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-1527",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Board of Police Commission Meeting",
   "headline": "Board to interview sergeant candidates and command staff for 2026 promotion",
   "summary": "The Board of Police Commissioners will meet to conduct interviews with Lockport Police command staff and one sergeant candidate as part of the 2026 promotion process. The board will also discuss preserving 2015 meeting minutes and destroying 2015 recordings under the Records Retention Act. Public comments and approval of May 8 meeting minutes are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-1524",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Committee recommends $19,750 fire safety grant for Maryknoll Plaza",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole is discussing a single item: a resolution to approve a $19,750 Fire Alarm & Fire Sprinkler System Installation Program Grant for the property at 900-936 N. State Street (Phase 2). The committee is expected to recommend placing the resolution on the consent agenda for the next regular City Council meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-1523",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $828,740 lead replacement project contract award",
   "summary": "The City Council will consider a consent agenda including minutes, bills, payroll, a facade grant, and a development extension. The main regular business action is awarding the Lead Replacement Project to Superior Excavating Co. for $828,740. Other notable consent items include sewer investigations and lift station assessments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202026-1522",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Heritage and Architecture Commission",
   "headline": "Heritage & Architecture Commission meeting canceled",
   "summary": "The Heritage & Architecture Commission meeting scheduled for May 19, 2026, at 6:00 pm has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-1521",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Plan & Zoning Commission",
   "headline": "Lockport Plan & Zoning Commission to review five public hearing cases",
   "summary": "The commission will hold public hearings to consider a variance for a home construction and several special use permits. The body will also review a concept plan for an automobile repair shop.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-1520",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-08",
   "body": "Board of Police Commission Meeting",
   "headline": "Police commission to discuss sergeant exam and staff updates",
   "summary": "The Lockport Board of Police Commission will approve the destruction of old meeting minutes and recordings, discuss Sergeant exam questions in an executive session, and review department staffing updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05082026-1519",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "Committee of the Whole",
   "headline": "Committee considers extending 23-unit Flagstone Villas development permit",
   "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will discuss and recommend placing several items on the next City Council agenda, including a $12,628 facade grant for 1035 S. State Street, a 1-year extension of the final development plan for a 23-unit residential project at Victoria Crossing Blvd. & Cedar Road, an ordinance regulating masonry painting/staining, and two public works contracts totaling $498,666.60. No final decisions are made at this committee meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-1518",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-06",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider $71.46M wastewater plant expansion and mixed-use development",
   "summary": "The City Council will vote on a special use permit and development plan for the Livery Row mixed-use project at 711 S. State St., along with up to $350,000 in TIF incentives for demolition/stabilization. Other major items include awarding a $71.46 million contract for the Division St WWTP Phase 2 expansion (contingent on IEPA loan), a $1.75 million street resurfacing project, and a concept plan for a 68-unit residential development called Royal Highlands Estates. Consent items include appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and approval of minutes and bills.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-1517",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Heritage and Architecture Commission",
   "headline": "Heritage & Architecture Commission meeting scheduled for April 21, 2026 was canceled.",
   "summary": "The Heritage & Architecture Commission meeting scheduled for April 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. was canceled. As a result, no agenda items were considered or decided at this time.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-1516",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on trail design, drive-thru permit, and lift station repairs",
   "summary": "The council will consider consent agenda items including intergovernmental agreements for the Lockport Loop Trail design and appointments, plus regular business items: a special use permit for a Baskin Robbins/Dunkin Donuts drive-thru, a major planned development change near Sadie Ridge, and an IGA with IDOT for resurfacing IL RT 171. Also up for vote are emergency repairs for the Hamilton lift station ($56,737) and Division Street WWTP lift station ($38,100), and a tree trimming contract ($129,500).",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-1514",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityoflockport.net/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}