About Illinois Lighting
Illinois Lighting supplies and installs commercial lighting across Chicagoland.
1999
In business since
70+
Years of experience
Illinois Lighting has supplied and installed commercial and industrial lighting across Chicagoland since 1999. We are a full lighting house first: LED fixtures and bulbs, ballasts, controls, and safety lighting from seventeen trusted brands, in stock in North Aurora and ready to ship anywhere in Illinois or across the country. Then we back it with a crew that installs it, retrofits it, and maintains it.
We're part of Service Solutions Unlimited, a family of six building-trade companies. One call reaches the lighting team today and an electrician, plumber, or HVAC tech tomorrow, and we capture every ComEd rebate a project qualifies for so your upgrade pays for itself faster.
Get a QuoteSince 1999, facility teams across Illinois have made one call for commercial lighting: the fixtures off our shelves and the crew to install them.
1999
In business since
70+
Years of experience
17
Trusted brands stocked
ComEd®
Authorized Service Provider
Our team
The people behind Illinois Lighting.
Thomas Locascio Sr.
President / Partner
Thomas Locascio Sr.
President / Partner
Thomas leads a diversified group of companies specializing in construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and facility services, providing the strategic leadership that drives growth across every brand. Throughout his more than 25-year career, he has found the greatest reward in the relationships he has built with employees and customers alike.
Outside of work, he enjoys boating, golf, and spending time with his family and his three dogs: two Frenchies and a golden retriever.
John Machay
President / Partner
John Machay
President / Partner
John is a partner in the group alongside Thomas, overseeing finance and accounting across every company. He maintains financial transparency and stability across the companies, so each brand can invest in its people and grow with confidence.
Jenny Howlett
Account Executive
Jenny Howlett
Account Executive
Jenny serves as a trusted point of contact for clients across the SSU brands, making sure every customer's needs are met day in and day out. Throughout her 14 years of experience, she has found the greatest reward in helping her customers succeed.
Outside of work, she loves to travel and enjoy fine dining. A fun fact: she married her high school sweetheart.
Darren Stacy
Project / Fleet Manager
Darren Stacy
Project / Fleet Manager
Darren manages projects and oversees fleet operations across the SSU brands, monitoring vehicle status to ensure crews have the equipment and resources needed to complete their work. With 20 years of experience, he finds the greatest reward in the teams he works alongside.
Outside of work, he enjoys walking his dog, hitting the gym, and spending time with family. He is also a proud veteran!
John Machay Jr.
John Machay Jr.
John is a longtime member of the team, supporting day-to-day operations and helping keep jobs supplied and moving forward. He brings a resourceful, solutions-oriented approach to his work and is at his best when finding the solution to a challenge.
Outside of work, he races dirt bikes. Something many people may not know: he majored in music in college!
Brett Gusman
Warehouse Manager
Brett Gusman
Warehouse Manager
Brett runs warehouse operations for TCL, US Allied, and Illinois Lighting, receiving inbound shipments, staging materials for upcoming projects, and keeping daily warehouse duties running smoothly. Over 5 years, he has come to value the atmosphere and the people he works with most.
Outside of work, he enjoys time with his family and watching sports. Those who know him will tell you he is a fun guy to be around!