Mayor Dev Trivedi, Lockport's elected officials and the City's professional staff members welcome you to the City of Lockport's official web site. This northern Illinois locale was established in 1830 and is home to over 24,000 residents. Steeped in the rich canal heritage of the 1800's, Lockport is a delightful mix of quaint history and modern charm. Lockport is situated 35 miles southwest of Chicago and 5 miles north of Joliet, and is easily accessible via Interstate Highways 355, 80 and 55. Also, Lockport's Historic District is part of the 120-mile long Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor.
