Former Lockport Mayor Dead at 45

LOCKPORT, IL - Former Lockport Mayor Tim Murphy passed away Monday, April 17. At 6:57 a.m., paramedics were called to Murphy's Lockport home, and he was transported to Silver Cross Hospital.

According to a release from the city, he was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

Murphy served as the mayor of Lockport from 2004-2008, and the city said he was known for working in cooperation with residents to help transform downtown Lockport and the new I-355 corridor, which opened in 2007.

The city said the proposed large scale retail development at 159th street, just west of I-355, was visionary at the time it was proposed. Today, it is the economic engine that is driving growth for businesses east and west of I-355.

The city said it expresses its heartfelt condolences to the surviving family members of Murphy.

For questions or concerns, contact City Administrator Ben Benson at 815.838.0549 ext. 2111.

Photo provided by City of Lockport.