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	Name	Number of ratings	Checkbook's top rating ()		Firm's price index score	What percent of customers rated firm "superior" on our survey for "overall quality"
	Name	Number of ratings	for quality	for price	Firm's price index score
1.	A Amazing Lock Service 3165 N Halsted Ave Chicago, IL 773-935-8900	52 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
2.	A Ashland Lock 2510 N Ashland Ave Chicago, IL 773-348-5106	53 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
3.	A-1 Suburban Total Security 245 W Dundee Rd Arlington Heights, IL 847-577-7097	13 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
4.	AAA Lock & Key 1730 Waukegan Rd Glenview, IL 847-729-3366	79 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
5.	AAA Southport Security 3320 N Southport Ave Chicago, IL 773-404-2311	23 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
6.	Action Lock & Key 800 W Lake St #122-124 Roselle, IL 630-893-0444	29 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
7.	Active Lock & Key Service 107 E Central Rd Arlington Heights, IL 847-398-0034	20 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
8.	Admiral Lock & Key Service 3023 W 63rd St Chicago, IL 773-778-7070	17 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
9.	Allen Lock & Key 1612 N Summit St Wheaton, IL 630-690-5517		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
10.	Anderson Lock 850 E Oakton St Des Plaines, IL 847-824-2800	96 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
11.	Arrow Locksmith Service 321 Madison St Oak Park, IL 708-386-5500	39 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
12.	Bell's Lock & Key Svc 253 S Park Blvd Glen Ellyn, IL 630-469-4999		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
13.	Brandy's Lock & Key Shop 555 Ridge Rd Homewood, IL 708-799-1091	18 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
14.	Bullis Lock 4350 W Addison St Chicago, IL 773-545-8033	45 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
15.	Charlie's Lock & Key 10319 S Wood St Chicago, IL 773-239-4573		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
16.	Charlie's Locksmith & Home Maintenance PO Box 683 Morton Grove, IL 847-965-5369	13 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
17.	Collier Lock Service PO Box 60938 Chicago, IL 773-743-5397	43 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
18.	Curtis Key & Lock Service 1353 E 79th St Chicago, IL 773-721-7979	37 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
19.	Dan the Key Man 112 E Church St Libertyville, IL 847-362-1077	27 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
20.	Dexter Lock 3300 N Halsted St Chicago, IL 773-935-0008	15 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
21.	DuPage Security Solutions 603 S Addison Rd Addison, IL 630-530-1300	22 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
22.	Elmer & Son Locksmiths 3001 Chicago Rd Steger, IL 708-755-5273	54 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
23.	Frank's Locksmith Evergreen Park, IL 708-422-4808		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
24.	Fullmer Locksmith Service 8611 W Cermak Rd North Riverside, IL 708-442-0300	28 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
25.	Gateway Locksmith/Interstate Chicago, IL 800-627-1300	11 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
26.	General Lock 4161 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago, IL 773-545-5625		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
27.	George The Locksmith 38482 N Sheridan Rd Waukegan, IL 847-249-5454		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
28.	Glavin Security Specialists 1010 W Jackson Blvd Chicago, IL 312-850-6700	27 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
29.	Goldy Locks 4832 N Harlem Ave Harwood Heights, IL 708-453-1075	57 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
30.	Goldy Locks 17048 S Oak Park Ave Tinley Park, IL 708-532-6560	33 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
31.	Harold's Lock & Key Service 9966 S Commercial Ave Chicago, IL 773-933-7770	22 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
32.	Henning Brothers Loc-n-Key 339 W Northwest Hwy Palatine, IL 847-359-0557	34 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
33.	Johnson Locksmith 1557 Maple Ave Evanston, IL 847-475-3343	113 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
34.	Keyth Security Technologies 1575 Oakwood Ave Highland Park, IL 847-432-0000	48 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
35.	M & M Lock & Safe Service 223 N Walnut St Itasca, IL 630-773-2929	23 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
36.	MGN Lock Key & Safes 513 E Hawley St Mundelein, IL 847-949-0603	33 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
37.	Mid-City Locksmiths 5214 N Elston Ave Chicago, IL 773-545-1462	46 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
38.	Morgan Locksmiths 1825 W 103rd St Chicago, IL 773-233-4955	58 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
39.	Northern Key & Lock 4702 Rte 176 #E Crystal Lake, IL 815-459-6700		Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
40.	Oestreich Sales & Service 102 Mills Rd Joliet, IL 815-722-2431	17 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
41.	Personal Home Safety 6810 W Roosevelt Rd Oak Park, IL 708-386-3334	58 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
42.	Ranger Locksmith Service 12137 Rhea Dr #D Plainfield, IL 708-354-5855	26 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
43.	Rite Lock & Safe 3508 Dempster St Skokie, IL 847-676-0046	33 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
44.	Security Shop 2951 N Clark St Chicago, IL 773-525-6705	38 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
45.	Stanton's Lock & Key 14408 Edison Dr New Lenox, IL 815-485-5306	14 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
46.	Suburban Door Check & Lock 415 W Ogden Ave Westmont, IL 630-968-4727	46 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
47.	University Lock & Key 1344 E 55th St Chicago, IL 773-324-7960	29 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
48.	Valley Lock 1450 W Main St #B St Charles, IL 630-377-0220	29 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
49.	Van's Lock & Key Service 214 S River St Aurora, IL 630-859-3800	22 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
50.	Waukegan Safe & Lock 1621 Grand Ave Waukegan, IL 847-336-3910	31 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.
51.	Wernick Key & Lock Service 8303 Belmont Ave River Grove, IL 708-453-7200	20 ratings	Chicago Consumers' CHECKBOOK has ratings of 45 local locksmiths. Subscribe now for ratings, articles and more.

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Sample Subscriber Comments & Reviews for Locksmiths in the Chicago Area

CHECKBOOK provides subscriber comments on their experiences with the firms they use. Please remember that individual subscriber comments are informal. Subscriber comments may give you insight into the types of features and problems that exist in a service field, but are not the best basis for selecting or rejecting a specific firm. To assess the quality of a firm's performance, we recommend that you give more weight to the percentages of favorable ratings. Those percentages are generally based on much larger numbers of consumers' ratings (the number of consumer ratings is noted above).

As You Can See Below, Some Locksmiths Get High Praise from Their Customers.
Some Others Don't. So Choose Carefully.
Here Are a Few Samples of the Thousands of Comments
CHECKBOOK Has Collected on Hundreds of Different Locksmiths.

Subscriber from CHICAGO, IL wrote about a local locksmith: Needed to have garage door key replaced after power outage. Great, quick job........
Subscriber from PARK RIDGE, IL wrote about a local locksmith: I use locksmiths all over the country in my work and my favorite, most trusted..........
Subscriber from SKOKIE, IL wrote about a local locksmith: I called with a broken lock and asked for cost of service call, intending to..........
Subscriber from CHICAGO, IL wrote about a local locksmith: We had all doors rekeyed after buying house. House had different kinds of locks front..........
Subscriber from CHICAGO, IL wrote about a local locksmith: always speedy, professional & excellent.......
Subscriber from ELMHURST, IL wrote about a local locksmith: Jeff from M&M was prompt, polite, and very knowledgeable. Not only did he fix the..........
Subscriber from GLENVIEW, IL wrote about a local locksmith: I am a security consultant. Keyth Technologies runs a first class locksmith organization and service..........

Subscriber from DES PLAINES, IL wrote about a local locksmith: A little more expensive than others, but very much worth it. Reliable and quality service...........
Subscriber from MORTON GROVE, IL wrote about a local locksmith: I had a simple rekeying job. One person company. Resonable price,on time.......
Subscriber from CHICAGO, IL wrote about a local locksmith: I had three locks installed with the security plates. Everything looks good and works well...........
Subscriber from BARTLETT, IL wrote about a local locksmith: Friendly service. Reasonable prices........
Subscriber from CHICAGO, IL wrote about a local locksmith: Called them once 18 years ago and called them next last week. Like the fact..........

Subscriber from PALATINE, IL wrote about a local locksmith: Mobile locksmith is promp and professional. Randy does a great job........

Subscriber from CLARENDON HILLS, IL wrote about a local locksmith: Excellent work at a fair price........

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