Maria Esposito     City of Lockport Clerk

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Welcome to the Clerk's Corner . . . Many City of Lockport forms can now be obtained online.  Click on "FORMS" above to view the selection of forms currently available on our web site.

If you have any questions or concerns about your government, officials, or services, please feel free to call my office at 838-0549, ext. 2120, or contact my Deputy Clerk, Donna Tadey at extension 2121, and we will be more than happy to assist you. If you would prefer to e-mail the City Clerk's office with your questions or concerns, please do so at mesposito@lockport.org, or dtadey@lockport.org, and we will take care of them accordingly. Thank you.
                                                                                      Maria Esposito

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM YOUR CLERK

RTA/METRA/PACE SENIOR CITIZEN REDUCED FARE PERMIT

     GOVERNOR’S FREE RIDES FOR SENIORS PROGRAM.   

Senior Citizens 65 years and older may apply for the Reduced Fare Permit in the City Clerk’s Office Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. free of charge.

Applicants must present the original and provide a photocopy of one of the following proof of age documents:  Driver’s License (any State), State of Illinois Identification Card, U.S. Immigration Alien Registration Card, Medicare Card (with one of the photo ID’s listed here), Passport (any Country, photocopy of page(s) with photo and date of birth). Photo.  Applicants must bring with them one, recent, color photo measuring 1-1/2” x 1-1/2”.  Photo must clearly identify the applicant (no sunglasses, hats, or scarves allowed).  Photo should have a light blue or contrasting background.  Applicant’s last name must be written on the back of the photo with the felt tip pen.  The application will be filled out and then mailed to the RTA Office, and if approved it takes up to 4-5 weeks to receive your Reduced Fare Permit Card.

THE "YELLOW DOT" PROGRAM

This program is a TRIAD Project to help save lives. The program requires a yellow card, with pertinent personal and health information, to be completed in pencil and stored in the glove     compartment of the car (and it should be updated as needed). The card will also have a recent photo of the program participant. The participant is to affix a “yellow dot” decal on the inside rear windshield of the car on the driver’s side. This way, in the event of an emergency, first responders can identify the vehicle as a “yellow dot” participant and will know to look inside the glove compartment for pertinent information. If participants sell the car, they must remove the yellow dot sticker.

FILE FOR LIFE PROGRAM

        The City Clerk's office has teamed up with Steve Balish from Homer Glen for the File for Life Program.  Information cards are available in the Water Department, along with red pocket cases.

DONATION OF OLD CELL PHONES

The City Clerk's Office is now accepting donations of old cell phones no longer in use. You may drop them off between 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, on the 2nd Floor of the Central Square Building (222 E. 9th Street).  Please contact Donna Tadey at (815) 838-0549, ext. 2121, for further information. (These cell phones are forwarded to the Will County Sheriff's Office, Senior Services Department for recycling.)  Also, the Clerk's office would like to thank everyone who had donated their old cell phone(s).  Your generosity is appreciated.

  FREE CELL PHONES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS 65 YEARS OR OLDER

 

The City of Lockport has free cell phones available for Senior Citizens 65 years of age and older.  The use of the cell phone is for emergencies only.  For example, if a senior citizen was outside in the yard doing yard work, in the basement, in the car, or anywhere at all, and needed medical assistance right away, they would be able to dial 9-1-1 on the cell phone to report their medical emergency.  Please contact Donna Tadey at (815) 838-0549, ext. 2121 for further information. (This program is sponsored by the Will County Sheriff's Office, Senior Services Department.)

  USEFUL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CELL PHONES

 

FYI, make sure you have an emergency contact number programmed in your cell phone contact list in case you are in a car accident or some other type of emergency situation where the police/doctors will have to call that person.  Be sure to label this contact "ICE" meaning "In Case of Emergency".

CIRCUIT BREAKER INFORMATION FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

This information can be obtained through the Lockport Township Tax Assessor's Office located in the Central Square Building, 3rd Floor.  The telephone number is 838-0780. 

BUSINESS LICENSES FOR NEW BUSINESSES

The City of Lockport currently does not have, nor issue, Business Licenses for businesses in the City. 

CANVASSERS, PEDDLERS, AND SOLICITORS

Anyone interested in selling products or advertisements going door-to-door in the City of Lockport, needs to first register at the Lockport Police Department, 1212 Farrell Road, before doing so.

NO SOLICITORS CARDS

The City Clerk’s office provides “No Solicitors, Peddlers, or Canvassers Allowed” signs to the residents of Lockport, free of charge. This allows the owner of any premises to give notice to the solicitor, peddler, or canvasser that solicitation on their property is not welcome. This sign may be exhibited upon or near the main entrance to the residence/business.

COURT CASES

The City of Lockport Clerk's Office is not affiliated with Court.  If you have questions about your court case (i.e., date, time), please contact the Will County Circuit Clerk's Office at (815) 727-8592.

APRIL 2009 CONSOLIDATED ELECTION

In April 2009, there will be a Mayoral/Aldermanic consolidated election in the City of Lockport for the following offices: Mayor, City Clerk, City Treasurer, and one Alderman for each ward.  Petitions will be made available for circulation in November 2008.  

VOTER REGISTRATION

The City Clerk's office has a Deputy Registrar duly appointed by the Will County Clerk. You may register to vote if you are:  a U.S. Citizen, 18-years of age by the date of the next election and a resident of your Will County precinct address for 30 days immediately prior to the next election. Two forms of identification are required to register through a Deputy Registrar; at least one of the two forms must show your name and current address; and only one form of identification may be a piece of mail addressed and delivered to you. The second form must show your name.  These forms of identification shall include, but not be limited to:  driver's license, employee  ID card, library card, checkbook, social security card, student ID card, insurance card, telephone book, birth certificate, credit card, utility bill, state ID card. 

Registration is open throughout the year except during the 27 days preceding an election. This allows voter files to be prepared for the election. Registration reopens the second day following an election.

I hope this information is helpful.  Please feel free to contact my office with any questions or concerns.  Finally, please remember that Lockport now has several retail and specialty stores for your shopping needs.  It always helps to "shop locally" to support your own community.

 

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Garage Sales/Estate Sales
No permit is required. Two sales per calendar year are allowed. Signs may not be placed on utility poles or in parkways. 

Block Party Applications
Applications are available in the Clerk's Office. Events must be approved by the Director of City Services and the Chief of Police. 

Tag Days and Street Solicitations
A permit is needed. Make your request(s) in advance as dates are reserved early; many 2008 dates are already reserved. Dates for 2009 will be available after June 1, 2008. Applications are available in the Clerk's Office. 

Door-to-Door Solicitations
Notification of the Lockport Police Department is required. Contact the police department at (815) 838-2132. 

Notary Services
The Clerk's Office and the Water Department will provide free notary services. YOU MUST SIGN THE DOCUMENT IN FRONT OF THE NOTARY. Bring proof of identification and the unsigned document to the 2nd Floor of the Central Square Building, 222 E. 9th Street. 

Voter Registration
Please click HERE for a list of locations where you can register to vote..

Ward Information
Contact the Clerk's Office for information on your ward number or any other information pertaining to your ward or alderperson.

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