Illinois Lock Company, a leading lock manufacturer, was founded in 1930 on the near west side of Chicago suppling the Vending and Arcade Industries precision locks, and our high security DUO lock, along with coin chutes. In 1960 Illinois Lock Company relocated to its current location in Wheeling, Illinois, allowing for expansion. In 1965 Illinois Lock was purchased by The Eastern Company. The Eastern Company is a 160-year old diverse manufacturer with eight divisions and seventeen global manufacturing locations.