Posted on: September 21, 2016
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21, the Lombard Fire Department responded to a report of a garage fire on the 200 block of West Harding Road.
According to Battalion Chief Marty Coomes, “Arriving Firefighters encountered a detached two car garage well involved with fire. The garage was adjacent to a single family home. The fire was also starting to burn the east side of the home.” The fire was c...Read on...
Posted on: September 20, 2016
Lombard Public Works crews will be performing the annual fall fire hydrant maintenance beginning the week of September 19, 2016. Workers will visit more than 900+ hydrants over the course of a six week period.
The fire hydrant maintenance program is a vital part of the Village’s water pumping and water distribution system maintenance schedule. Crews will be concentrating their efforts in this program for approximately five to six weeks.
During hydrant maint...Read on...
Posted on: September 19, 2016
Continuing the Village’s desire to facilitate future development activity in the Yorktown area, the Village Board approved a Utility Service and Economic Development agreement at its September 15, 2016 Village Board meeting.
The agreement will provide for the construction of a new public sanitary sewer lift station that is necessary to accommodate future development needs in the area.
The concept of an incentive request was supported by the Village’s Economic and Communi...Read on...
Posted on: September 14, 2016
The Lombard Police Department wants to promote safety for both motorists and pedestrians around railroad tracks, in part with Illinois Rail Safety Week, Sept. 11 – 17, 2016.
In Illinois during 2015, there were 140 crossing collisions involving motor vehicles, which resulted in 79 injuries and 24 fatalities. In addition, there were 41 trespasser incidents that resulted in 18 injuries and 23 fatalities when people trespassed o...Read on...
Posted on: September 2, 2016
Disaster can strike at any time and in honor of National Preparedness Month, the Village of Lombard is encouraging residents to create a family emergency plan. Don’t Wait. Communicate! Make your plan today.
Throughout September, the Village of Lombard will share useful tips and information on how to prepare for emergencies. Taking a few minutes to create an emergency kit and an emergency plan now, can help keep your family safe and calm if a disaster strikes...Read on...
Posted on: September 1, 2016
Union Pacific Railroad has announced the anticipated closure of the Elizabeth Street crossing from September 12 – September 30, 2016 for a railroad crossing improvement project.
The scope of the project includes the addition of a new crossing system which will help to minimize safety concerns between train, motor vehicle, and pedestrian interaction. Detours will be in place for the duration of the project and will utilize the Mai...Read on...
Posted on: August 26, 2016
2016 year marks the 15th anniversary of the September 11th Attacks on the World Trade Center, and the Village of Lombard is joining organizations across the country to encourage blood donations in honor of those who lost their lives.
Lombard’s Annual “We Remember” Blood Drive is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept.14, 2016, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Yorktown (entrance 2 near Carson Pirie Scott), and 1:30 – 7 p.m., at Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Ave. All donors will receive a coupon for a free p...Read on...
Posted on: August 26, 2016
Lombard Village Offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Village Offices will reopen on Tuesday, September 6, with normal business hours. Normal operating hours for Village Hall are: Monday, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, closed.
Waste Management will also b...Read on...
Posted on: August 19, 2016
The Village of Lombard is hosting a concert featuring American English, a popular Beatles tribute band, at the final 2016 Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series event in downtown Lombard, on Saturday, August 27.
In order to accommodate the anticipated large crowd size, the location of the stage will be moved for this onetime event.
In order to accommodate residents and visitors attending the American English concert on August 27, 7 – 10 p.m., the concert stag...Read on...
Posted on: August 24, 2016
The Lombard Fire Department invites residents to join a brief ceremony, a moment of silence and an open house from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sunday, September 11, 2016.
The ceremony will begin at 8:45 a.m., around the flagpole at Fire Station 1, 50 E. St. Charles Rd., to remember the 9/11 tragedy. The Fire Department staff will lead a moment of silence, a bell ringing ceremony, and will share some brief comments. Light r...Read on...
Posted on: August 23, 2016
The Lombard Village Board recently took final steps to implement the Long Range Plan by approving ordinances that include a Places for Eating Tax Increase and the phase out of the Village Taxi Subsidy program.
The plan addresses the rising costs of non-discretionary (required) expenses and provides Lombard with a balanced budget through 2017.
The Long Range Budget Plan focuses on fiscal responsibility, prudent planning, and the implementation of resident rec...Read on...
Posted on: August 19, 2016
End of summer Labor Day celebrations are fun and festive, but the Lombard Police Department is reminding residents that due to alcohol and drug impaired drivers, it is also dangerous.
This Labor Day, Lombard Officers are partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to stop drunk drivers and help save lives.
The high-visibility “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” crackdown runs from Aug. 22 through Sept. 5. During this p...Read on...
Posted on: August 15, 2016
The Village of Lombard was recently awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting and the Distinguished Budget Award, for the 29th and 28th consecutive year respectively.
The awards recognize individual governments that provide transparency and go beyond the minimum requirements of generally accepted accounting principles.
The Village was recognized with these awards by the Government Finance Officers Association of th...Read on...
Posted on: August 19, 2016
At approximately 6:01 a.m. on Thursday, August 18, 2016, the Lombard Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 377 N. Lombard Ave.
Upon receiving the call, Lombard Police and Fire were dispatched to the scene. The first arriving engine company found that there had been a fire on the outside of the house that was extinguished by the Lombard Police Department. Lombard Fire Department c...Read on...
Posted on: August 18, 2016
The Village of Lombard has named current Naperville Deputy Fire Chief Richard A. Sander as its next Chief of Fire. Sander is set to begin his role as Lombard’s Fire Chief beginning October 3, 2016.
Sander has served the City of Naperville since 1998 as a firefighter paramedic, Lieutenant, Captain, and Acting Battalion Chief, before being promoted to Deputy Fire Chief in 2011. Sander’s career began as a firefighter and paramedic in 1979 with the City...Read on...
Posted on: August 18, 2016
With the Presidential election on November 8 approaching, the Village of Lombard is reminding both businesses and residences of regulations pertaining to political campaign signs located within the Village
• Political campaign signs can only be located on private property and cannot be located within the parkways or on public rights-of-way.
• For most residential properties, the overall sign size may not exceed nine square feet in area. There is no restr...Read on...
Posted on: August 16, 2016
The Village of Lombard is inviting residents to attend its 11th Annual Senior Fair on Wednesday, October 5, at the Lombard Community Building at Lombard Common Park, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Popular services and vendors will include flu shots from Walgreens, blood pressure readings from the Lombard Fire Department, and massages from National University of Health Sciences. The Secretary of State’s Mobile Driver’s License Facility will also be ...Read on...
Posted on: August 10, 2016
As part of the Village’s 2016 Asphalt Patching and Paving Program, Parkside Avenue between Main Street and Elizabeth Street, including the daily fee commuter parking stalls, will be resurfaced.
Phase 1 of the project began on Monday, August 8, and includes the removal of deficient curb and concrete flatwork. This work resulted in the temporary closure of approximately 15 stalls. Phase two includes the grinding of the roadway and parking stall su...Read on...
Posted on: August 10, 2016
The Village has been made aware that the daily fee Metra pay boxes are currently not working, due to an overnight update. Residents and commuters who have received an error when attempting to pay for their daily parking will not receive tickets.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. In order to help relieve the situation, parking before 11 a.m. will be free today.
Parking is free in commuter lots every day after 11 a.m.
Posted on: August 4, 2016
The Village of Lombard’s Public Works Department is proud to announce that bike friendly lanes were added as part of recent improvements on Madison Street.
These lanes will provide additional visual reminders to motorists to share the road with bicyclists, and were included in the Village’s first ever Village-Wide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan adopted by the Village Board of Trustees in May 2016.
The marki...Read on...
Posted on: August 2, 2016
The Village’s Economic and Community Development Committee (ECDC) will be discussing perimeter window lighting on businesses at their August 8, 2016 meeting.
The Village would like to invite the general public, both residents and business owners, to the upcoming ECDC meeting to attend and provide comments. No formal action will be taken at the meeting regarding window lighting; however the input received will...Read on...
Posted on: July 29, 2016
The Lombard Fire Department and The Lombard Firefighters Union Local 3009 will once again wear custom pink t-shirts throughout the month of October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Residents are invited to purchase the same shirts and to take group photo with Lombard Firefighters at an open house on October 12, 2016.
The custom designed pink t-shirts will be available for purchase August 1, 2016 for $15.00. All proceeds of the sh...Read on...
Posted on: July 20, 2016
The National Weather Service (NWS) has predicted excessive heat in the coming days for DuPage County. On average, heat kills more people each year than other weather-related hazards, such as tornadoes, floods and lightning.
The Lombard Fire Department is reminding residents of helpful tips to stay safe.
According to the NWS, heat accounted for an average of 113 fatalities each year from 2006–2015. During that same period, tornadoes caused an average of 110 deaths each...Read on...
Posted on: July 19, 2016
In honor of Illinois Speed Awareness Day on July 27, 2016, the Lombard Police Department is taking a proactive approach to promote safety for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists through education and enforcement.
. In 2014, speed was the reason for 32.4% of all traffic fatalities in Illinois. That’s 348 deaths for the year, or one life every 25 hours. These lives can be easily saved by being aware of our speed and understanding how speeding impacts a crash.
In ...Read on...
Posted on: July 21, 2016
In an effort to be proactive, the Village of Lombard developed a Long Range Plan, with strategies to address the rising costs of non-discretionary (required) expenses.
The Long Range Budget Plan focuses on fiscal responsibility, prudent planning, and the implementation of resident recommendations via Village Committees. On June 16, 2016, the Village Board approved a resolution to formally accept the Long Range Plan as p...Read on...
Posted on: July 15, 2016
The Lombard Police Department made 9 drunk-driving arrests during the recent Independence Day crackdown between June 30 and July 4, 2016. Officers working conducted 120 traffic stops, and issued 72 citations.
“In 2014, on average, one person was killed every 53 minutes in a drunk-driving crash in the United States. That means there was a total of 9,967 drunk-driving fatalities that year in America. These enforcement crackdowns are vital because too many people...Read on...
Posted on: July 11, 2016
The Hill Avenue Bridge over the East Branch of the DuPage River in western Lombard near Glen Ellyn will be closed to all traffic for six months due to reconstruction, beginning the week of July 18, 2016.
A signed detour route utilizing Crescent Boulevard will be established for the duration of the project. In advance of the bridge closure, temporary message boards will be posted on both the Glen Ellyn and Lombard sides of Hill Avenue. It is projected that...Read on...
Posted on: July 6, 2016
The Village of Lombard invites you to help save lives at its Summer Blood Drive on Wednesday, July 13, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Yorktown Shopping Center, and from 1:30 to 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Ave.
“Blood donations are needed every day, year round. Unfortunately, the need for blood doesn’t get to take a summer vacation,” said Carol Bauer, the Village of Lombard’s Blood Drive Coordinator. “Actual blood donation only takes twelve minutes. The entire...Read on...
Posted on: May 27, 2016
DuPage County will be conducting much needed construction work on the Highland Ave. bridges over Butterfield Rd. and I-88. A a full closure began Wednesday, July 6. The bridge will be closed until early September.
The bridge repairs consist of partial depth deck repairs, crack repairs and joint repairs.
ROUTE CLOSURE UPDATES:
• Westbound I-88 traffic exiting at Highland Ave.: Southbound Highland Ave will remain open. Those traveling north shall follow the det...Read on...
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Posted on: July 5, 2016
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As part of the Village’s continuing commitment to grow the local economy, the Village Board approved an economic incentive package with Bradford Lombard 1 LLC, in order to facilitate the construction of a 74,000 square foot Mariano’s grocery store.
The future store location is at the southeast corner of Roosevelt and Finley Roads, currently the site of a vacant Kmart store. The Board’s action follows the zoning approval granted by the Village Board earlier this month.
Bradford sought the incentiv...Read on...
Posted on: June 30, 2016
This Fourth of July weekend, the Lombard Fire Department is reminding residents about the potential for serious injury associated with firework use.
Last year in Illinois, there were 149 persons injured by fireworks. Between June 23 and July 20, 2015, nearly one third of the hospitals in Illinois treated patients with injuries related to fireworks. Fireworks cause thousands of burns and eye injuries e...Read on...
Posted on: June 28, 2016
In observance of Independence Day, the Lombard Village Hall will be closed Monday, July 4 and Waste Management services will be delayed by one day.
Village Hall will reopen on Tuesday, July 5 with normal business hours. Normal operating hours for Village Hall are: Monday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, closed.
For questions pertaining to Waste ...Read on...
Posted on: June 24, 2016
The Village of Lombard will be hosting a Fourth of July fireworks display on Monday, July 4, at Madison Meadow Park. Free shuttle bus transportation to and from designated parking locations will be provided.
The shuttle buses will pick up and drop off from three locations: Madison School, 150 W. Madison St., Pleasant Lane School, 401 N. Main St. and Glenbard East High School, 1014 S. Main St. Pick-ups from these locations will all go directly to the fireworks...Read on...
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Posted on: June 24, 2016
The Village of Lombard ‘s 2015 Annual Water Quality Report shows excellent results that surpass requirements established by the Environmental Protection Agency. The report covers water tested from January 1 – December 31, 2015.
To view this year’s water report, visit www.VillageofLombard.org/waterqualityreport. Individuals who do not have access to the internet or would like a paper copy, please contact public works at (630)620-5740 or email publicworks@villageoflombard.org and ...Read on...
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Posted on: June 21, 2016
Nicor Gas will be modernizing the system that delivers natural gas to designated Lombard neighborhoods as part of a multi-year initiative. The project will remove and replace underground gas mains and outdated meters.
Nicor Gas has contracted with United Meters who will contact residents to schedule an appointment to locate gas lines and new meter locations. Residents will be notified if Nicor Gas employees or contractors will require access gas meters within homes or ...Read on...
Posted on: June 20, 2016
On Sunday, June 19 at approximately 2:30 p.m., the Lombard Fire Department responded to a report of a fire in the 100 E block of Madison Street in Lombard.
The call was in regards to a single family home at the southeast corner of the intersection of Madison and Charlotte Streets.
The call was initially dispatched as an outdoor deck fire but Lombard firefighters upgraded the call twice to a ‘Special Alarm’...Read on...
Posted on: June 17, 2016
In order to reduce future water main breaks and provide more than a 50–year life span for the existing water main along Roosevelt Road (Route 38), the Village of Lombard will be installing a new water main lining from Finley Road to Fairfield Avenue.
On Monday, June 27, construction activity begins with pit excavations along Roosevelt between Finley Road and Main Street; traffic control activity begins the week of June 20th.
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A detour will be place beginning June 27, for northbo...Read on...
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Posted on: June 17, 2016
Every year, Americans drive to celebrate the Fourth of July at picnics, parties, parades and events that often include drinking alcohol. The Lombard Police Department will be on patrol this Independence Day, making sure motorists are driving sober.
“Don’t even think about drinking and driving this Fourth of July – or you will be arrested,” said Lombard Police Traffic Unit Officer Paula Rojas. “The ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign means zero tolerance for drunk driving – no excuses.”
In ...Read on...
Posted on: June 10, 2016
The Village of Lombard is pleased to announce this year’s top winning photographs of the 2016 Lilac Time Photo Contest, in which residents and guests were invited to submit photos that best represented Lombard during Lilac Time.
• First Place – “Looking Back” Lindsey Rivers
• Second Place – “Fountain Blooms” by Kim Olson• Third Place – “Girl in Lilacia Park” by Danielle Mezzano
All three of the top-placing photos will be displayed at Village Hall. The winners will also rece...Read on...
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Posted on: June 7, 2016
In order to reduce future water main breaks and provide more than a 50–year extension of life to existing water mains along Roosevelt Road (Route 38), the Village of Lombard will be installing a new water main lining from Finley Road to Fairfield Avenue.
On Monday, June 13, the Village will host an open house to discuss the project and the subsequent construction as it relates to businesses, residents and commuters. The meeting is open to the public any time between 5:00 – 7:00 PM at National University o...Read on...
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Posted on: June 3, 2016
The Lombard Post Office has announced that they will be adding an additional USPS Postal route to Lombard on Saturday, June 4, 2016. The new route will cause existing routes to shift and change.
This addition will result in the adjustment of Lombard’s existing thirty eight city routes, and a transitional phase that expected to last approximately 30 days.
During this time, the Post Office asks for the cooperation and patience of Lombard resident...Read on...
Posted on: May 26, 2016
The Lombard Driver Services Facility or, D.M.V., in the Eastgate Shopping Center is temporarily closed due to issues with heating and air conditioning systems. The facility will be closed for a week or more and will reopen when the repairs have been made.
For all driver and vehicle services, you can visit the Naperville location at 931 W. 75th St., Suite 161, or the Chicago West site at 5301 W. Lexington Ave., Chicago.
If you need driver services and stickers only, you can visit the Des Plaines site at 14...Read on...
Posted on: May 19, 2016
The Village of Lombard’s is inviting residents, Veterans of the Armed Services, and local scouts to attend this year’s annual Memorial Day program, Monday, May 30 at Noon, at the Sunken Garden at Common Park, near St. Charles and Grace.
Members of the Lombard Veterans of Foreign Wars Lilac Post #5815, the Lombard American Legion Memorial Post #391, Lombard Historical Society, local scouts, students of Glenbard East and Montini Catholic high schools as well as local residents will be part...Read on...
Posted on: May 19, 2016
In the coming weeks, the Lombard Police Department will be participating in a number of fundraising events to support Special Olympics, including “Cop On Top”, the “Torch Run”, and “Tip a Cop”.
“Cop On Top,” is scheduled to take place from 5 a.m. – 1 p.m., on Friday, May 20 at Dunkin’ Donuts locations in Lombard, including 1160 S Main St., and at 411 E. North Ave., near the intersection of North Ave. and Grace St. This year marks the 14th annive...Read on...
Posted on: May 17, 2016
On Tuesday, May 17 at approximately 12:30 a.m., the Lombard Fire department responded to a reported structure fire at 1100 block of N. Main St.
The call was initially dispatched as an activated fire alarm and was upgraded after a Lombard Public Works employee noticed the fire while driving on Progress Rd.
The first arriving Lombard Fire Department crews found heavy smoke conditions and a fire i...Read on...
Posted on: May 16, 2016
The Village of Lombard is recognizing 2016 National EMS Week: EMS Strong Called to Care, May 15th – 21st, by honoring Lombard’s emergency responders at a Board Meeting on Thursday May 19th, at Lombard Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Ave.
Twenty four members of the Lombard Fire Department, who have served as a paramedic in the state for a significant amount of time, will be recognized. These public servants will also be recognized by the Illinois Department of Public Health and Good Samari...Read on...
Posted on: May 16, 2016
The Lombard Police Department will join the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police and hundreds of local law enforcement agencies across the state for the 2016 Click It or Ticket campaign that runs from May 16-30.
Officers will be out in force day and night during this time frame, cracking down on seat belt law violators and impaired drivers. Motorists caught driving unbuckled will be ticketed and those caught driving impaired by drugs or alcohol will be arrested. ...Read on...
Posted on: May 11, 2016
UPDATE: Mr. Albert Savegnago has been located and safe with his family. Thank you for your assistance.
The Lombard Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating 85 year old Albert Savegnago. Albert was last seen leaving the Illinois Secretary of State Driver’s Facility in Lombard, at approximately noon, on Wednesday, May 11, driving ...Read on...
Posted on: May 10, 2016
Residents, business owners, and employees are encouraged to attend an open house hosted by DuPage County’s Division of Transportation, concerning upcoming construction of the Highland Avenue bridges over I-88 and Illinois Route 56.
Meeting Date: May 10, 2016
Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.Location: 24 Yorktown Convenience Center
(Located just north of Yorktown Center in Lombard)
This summer, DuPage County will perform major repairs needed on the bridges. Thework consists of partial...Read on...
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Posted on: May 5, 2016
At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4th, the Lombard Police Department responded to a single family residence for a Drug Overdose Death Investigation.
A deceased male was found inside the home with the cause of death being an apparent drug overdose. (Name, Age, location withheld at this time to ensure all family is properly notified).
Lombard Police Investigators led by Sgt. Mike Chudzinski developed...Read on...
Posted on: May 2, 2016
Beginning Monday, May 2nd, westbound Madison Street will be closed to traffic for concrete rehabilitation between Westmore-Meyers Road and Addison Avenue.
A detour will be in place. Westbound Madison will remain closed until May 23rd, when eastbound Madison will then be closed. All work is scheduled for completion by mid-June.
Access to Cedar Court, Harmony Lane, the Community Presbyterian Church and St....Read on...
Posted on: April 29, 2016
The Village of Lombard announces that Bradford Real Estate will be pursuing zoning and development approvals from the Village for a new 74,000 square foot grocery store at 345 W. Roosevelt Road, Lombard.
Advancing the Village Board goal of addressing key redevelopment sites in the community, the project will consist of the demolition of an existing vacant K-Mart store, which has been closed since January, 2013. The razed building will then be replaced wit...Read on...
Posted on: April 29, 2016
Bring unwanted, or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal to the Lombard Police Department at 235 E. Wilson Ave., on Saturday, April 30th, from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
The Village of Lombard is participating in the Drug Enforcement Agency sponsored National Take Back Day, an event that addresses the vital public safety and public health issue of prescription drug abuse and accidental poisonings. Many Americans are not a...Read on...
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Posted on: April 25, 2016
ComEd has recently announced that it will be performing routine power line clearance tree trimming maintenance throughout Lombard. ComEd is required by State Law to maintain clearance from their primary electric distribution lines.
This requirement results in the trimming of trees that are within the clearance zone.
ComEd will be trimming trees throughout Lombard, through 2016. Post cards have been mailed to residents directly affected by ComEd's tree trimming.
The purpose o...Read on...
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Posted on: April 22, 2016
The Lombard Jr. Women's Club recently attended a Village Board Meeting to help raise awareness of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
In response, Lombard Village President Keith Giagnorio presented a proclamation, in order to call attention to the cause.
The Proclamation reads:
PROCLAMATION: CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH
WHEREAS, child abuse prevention is a community problem ...Read on...
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Posted on: April 12, 2016
The Village of Lombard is seeking not-for-profit community groups and organizations to sponsor Kids’ Corner, scheduled to take place during Lombard Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series on Saturday nights in Downtown Lombard, June 11 – August 27.
Cruise Night Summer Concerts 2016 will take place on Saturday evenings, 6 – 10 p.m., and Kids’ Corners are scheduled for 6 – 9 p.m. Sponsors may include not-for-profit community groups and organizations, and will be required to provide a free activity for...Read on...
Posted on: April 11, 2016
Lombard’s Cruise Nights and Summer Concerts series is celebrating its 18th anniversary with a 2016 summer lineup that includes live bands every week and featured car themes.
Cruise Nights will return Saturday nights, 6 – 10 p.m., and will run from June 11 – August 27, with the exceptions of July 2nd and July 16th. Residents and visitors are invited to attend this year’s Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series to hear live mus... Read on...
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Posted on: April 8, 2016
In response to a credit card skimmer recently found attached to a gas pump at a popular gas station, the Lombard Police are providing some helpful tips in detecting skimming devices, and general credit card safety.
According to consumerreport.org, credit card skimmers are small devices that may be added to common credit card scanners that may be found at gas stations or ATM’s. These devices may be installed quickly and go unnoticed for some time. When a credit card ...Read on...
Posted on: April 8, 2016
Carol Bauer was recently presented with several recognitions for achieving her 50th anniversary of employment as an ongoing public servant for the Village of Lombard.
On Thursday, April 7th, 2016, Bauer was presented with the following:
• Illinois Congressman Peter Roskam visited Lombard Village Hall to present Bauer with an official Extension of Remarks that has been added to the Congressional Library, honoring her...Read on...
Posted on: April 5, 2016
Lombard Public Works crews will be performing the annual spring fire hydrant flushing program beginning the week of April 11, 2016. Workers will flush more than 2,700 hydrants over the course of a six week period.
The fire hydrant flushing program is a vital part of the Village’s water pumping and water distribution system maintenance schedule. Crews will be concentrating their efforts in this program for approximately five to six weeks.
During hydrant flushing...Read on...
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Posted on: April 1, 2016
The Village of Lombard is inviting past blood donors, residents, and first time donors, to celebrate Carol Bauer’s 50 years of ongoing civil service with the Village, and her dedication to Lombard’s Blood Drive Program by donating blood to people in need.
Carol began working with the Village as Police Dispatcher in 1966, and is currently employed as the Village’s Executive Coordinator and Blood Drive Coordinator. Carol has helped to collect enough blood donations to save up to 37,122 lives. The Carol Bauer...Read on...
Posted on: March 30, 2016
The Village of Lombard was named a 2015 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its ongoing commitment to effective urban forest management.
To recognize Arbor Day and its ongoing Tree City USA status, the Village of Lombard is inviting residents to attend an Arbor Day Celebration on April 29th.
Started in 1976, the Tree City USA program, sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, in partnersh...Read on...
Posted on: March 30, 2016
The Lombard Police Department is warning residents and commuters that use the North Ave. corridor, that a credit card skimming machine was found at the Shell gas station at North Ave. and Route 53.
A call was made to the Lombard Police Department with concerns of a possible credit card skimmer at the gas station mentioned. Upon investigation a single credit card skimmer was found and was immediately removed when discovered on Friday, March 25th. It...Read on...
Posted on: March 29, 2016
The Union Pacific Railroad will be performing crossing work at the train crossing on Finley Rd., south of Crescent Blvd., and north of Maple St. near Glen Oak Rd.
The work will require the closure of the crossing at Finley Rd. to all traffic from 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30th - 3 p.m. on Friday, April 1.
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Posted on: March 28, 2016
A controlled burn is scheduled to take place Tuesday March 22, at Terrace View Pond, if favorable weather conditions continue.
The Village of Lombard’s Public Works Department, in conjunction with ENCAP, Inc. of DeKalb, will be performing a controlled burn of the perimeter wetland surrounding Terrace View Pond. The Lombard Park District has also contracted ENCAP to conduct a cont...Read on...
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Posted on: March 25, 2016
When a sink turns on, or a toilet flushes, where does the water go? From houses, businesses, and rainstorms, sewers carry water many miles under our roads every day.
Lombard’s Public Works Department is inviting residents to find out more about the Village’s underground network of sewers, though a new online presentation at villageoflombard.org/sewers.
Lombard’s Public Works employees and private contractors are r...Read on...
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Posted on: March 25, 2016
The Lombard Police Department has joined the “One Text or Call Could Wreck It All” campaign in an effort to stop distracted driving and to make our roads safer.
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and the Village of Lombard has pledged its support to help spread the message that distracted drivers are not only a danger to themselves, but everyone else on the road.
“We all know that talking on our cel...Read on...
Posted on: March 21, 2016
Advancing the Village’s goal to explore all options to bring new business activity to the Village’s business corridor, the Lombard Village Board approved two economic incentive agreements at their March 17, 2016 meeting.
These developments are the first projects that are the result of the Village’s recently adopted Economic Incentive Policy.
The first incentive agreement with Sam’s West Inc. will result in a new 135,000 square foot Sam’s Club retail warehouse store at...Read on...
Posted on: March 23, 2016
At approximately 2:20 p.m., on Saturday, March 19th, the Lombard Fire Department responded to a report of a garage fire on the 1100 block of S. Michelle Lane.
The location of the reported fire is a two story, single family home with an attached garage. A fire near the garage was reported by neighbors, who called 9-1-1. Home owners were home at the time, and were able to self-evacuate. According to preliminary i...Read on...
Posted on: March 11, 2016
Lombard’s first ever Village wide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, which was recommended by the Public Safety and Transportation Committee, was recently accepted by the Village Board of Trustees.
This initiative will create a framework for a safe and accessible network of facilities that connect cyclists and pedestrians to popular destinations within Lombard, while meeting the needs of all ages and abilities.
The plan was developed in partners...Read on...
Posted on: March 8, 2016
Daylight-saving time begins Sunday, March 13, (2:00 a.m.) and marks the 28th anniversary of the Change Your Clock Change Your Battery® (CYCCYB) program.
Changing smoke alarm and carbon dioxide detector batteries at least once a year, testing those alarms and reminding others to do so are some of the simplest, most effective ways to reduce tragic deaths and injuries. The Lombard Fire Department reminds res...Read on...
Posted on: March 8, 2016
The Lombard Police Department announced they will be conducting special patrols this St. Patrick’s Day holiday to crack down on drunk drivers.
To help protect Lombard streets, the Village will add three extra day seatbelt enforcement groups, three night time seat belt enforcement groups, and two DUI nighttime enforcement groups from Thursday, March 17th - Sunday, March 20th.
The Lombard Poli...Read on...
Posted on: March 1, 2016
The Lombard Fire Department is hosting its Annual Jr. Firefighter Academy to give high school-age students from Lombard, who are interested in careers in fire science or emergency medical services, a chance to learn directly from fire and EMS personnel.
The program will take place over two, 6-hour sessions held on two consecutive Saturdays on April 30th and May 7th, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at Fire Station #45, 50 E. St. Charles Rd. The program is open to boys and girls, who live in Lombard and are ages 14 to 18...Read on...
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Posted on: March 1, 2016
Illinois has declared February 28 – March 5 as Severe Weather Preparedness Week. In honor of this state wide event, Lombard is encouraging residents to sign up for Village emergency alerts.
Severe weather can happen anywhere, at any time, creating potentially life threatening situations. To stay informed during these unforeseen emergency events, Lombard residents are urged to sign up and encourage friends and family to sign up for emergency ...Read on...
Posted on: February 26, 2016
The Village of Lombard wants to assure its residents that Lombard’s water is safe to drink and exceeds all Federal and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Standards for drinking water.
To ensure ongoing quality of excellence, the Village will be conducting a voluntary water sampling in the coming months.
The independent results will be posted at villageoflombard.org/waterquality and are intended to serve as ongoing support of mandate...Read on...
Posted on: February 26, 2016
The Village of Lombard’s Public Works Department recently launched a new series titled “Get to Know Your Snow Plow Driver”, in order to better connect with residents and to provide winter weather safety tips.
Lombard’s Public Works Department services 166 miles of roads, which is the same distance from Lombard to Madison, WI. Public Works is responsible for roads, trees, sewers and other utilities 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Lombard snow plow drivers can wo...Read on...
Posted on: February 26, 2016
The Village of Lombard is happy to announce that it will host a “Celebrate Art” reception, prior to the Village Board meeting on March 3, 2016.
The reception is scheduled for 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., and will feature original art work by students from District 44. The students, their families, and members of the public are invited to attend.
“We’re proud of our students and their accomplishments,” s...Read on...
Posted on: February 25, 2016
Village President Keith Giagnorio delivered the 2016 State of the Village Address at the Lombard Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 17.
The State of the Village Address touched on a number of topics including positive Village Board relations, the functions and services of the Village’s 6 Advisory Committees, Lombard’s new Economic Incentive Agreement and its positive influence on developm...Read on...
Posted on: February 22, 2016
A wind storm with the potential to break branches and damage trees recently impacted the area. The storm occurred outside of the yard waste collection season and pursuant to Village policy, the Village will not pick up storm debris from private trees.
Material may be placed out for collection by Waste Management the first full week in April on the regular pickup day. Branches must be cut and bundled to specifications (up to 6 feet in length and no individual branch can be larger than 6 inches in diame...Read on...
Posted on: February 19, 2016
The Village of Lombard’s Community Development Department recently launched an online information series about the process of opening a retail store in Lombard, and the Village’s role in business attraction and retention.
The series, titled From Ground Breaking to Grand Opening: Retail in Lombard, features separate informational pages discussing site location factors, zoning and costs, Village involvement, and business retention.
“Recently, with so many new businesses o...Read on...
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Posted on: February 19, 2016
The Village of Lombard’s Public Works Department is pleased to announce the installation of a new Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacon (RRFB) system at the intersection of the Illinois Prairie Path and Main Street in Lombard.
These specific systems were chosen for this location because they have Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) approval and have been shown to increase driver yielding from 18% to 88% in FHWA studies. The RRFB systems were first introduced by Public Works s...Read on...
Posted on: February 12, 2016
DANGEROUSLY COLD WIND CHILLS LIKELY LATE TONIGHT AND SATURDAY MORNING
A COLD FRONT MOVE WILL ACROSS THE REGION THIS AFTERNOON AND WILL BRING A RENEWED PUSH OF COLD ARCTIC AIR INTO THE AREA. AIR TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO FALL TO ZERO TO FIVE BELOW ZERO TO THE NORTH AND WEST OF CHICAGO TONIGHT...WHICH WILL COMBINE WITH BL...Read on...
Posted on: February 8, 2016
The Village of Lombard is currently accepting applications for its 2016 Youth Leadership Program. High school students that live in Lombard are encouraged to apply in order to learn from leaders in various departments.
These departments include the Village Manager’s Office, Finance, Community Development, Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments.
Classes are scheduled for Thursday evenings: April 7th from 4 – 6 p.m. at Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Ave.; April 14th,...Read on...
Posted on: February 4, 2016
At approximately 7:50 a.m. on Thursday, February 4, the Lombard Fire Department responded to a report of a garage fire on the 800 block of East St. Charles Rd.
According to Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Howell, “Fire companies encountered a fully involved detached garage with fire threatening the neighboring home to the north. The fire response was upgraded to a ‘Special Alarm’ which brought in additional resources...Read on...
Posted on: February 2, 2016
IRS phone scam calls have been reported in Lombard and the Lombard Police Department is reminding residents to never give out personal information or wire money over the phone.
Scammers claiming to work for the IRS are calling residents and demanding payment for alleged money owed, according to a statement from the attorney general’s office. Callers often instruct their victims to add money to a prepaid debit card and to tell th...Read on...
Posted on: February 1, 2016
In conjunction with Burn Awareness Week, Feb. 1-7, the American Burn Association and the Lombard Fire Department Bureau of Fire Prevention, is providing information relating to scald burns and some helpful precautions.
Scald injuries are painful and require prolonged treatment. They may result in lifelong scarring and even death. Prevention of scalds is always preferable to treatment and can be accomplished through simple changes in behavior and the home environment.
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Posted on: January 29, 2016
The Village of Lombard is honoring Carol Bauer for providing Lombard residents with more than 50 years of dedicated public service. Bauer recently celebrated her 50th anniversary and will be honored at an upcoming reception and Village Board Meeting.
A reception will be held in her honor on Thursday, February 4, at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Ave. Bauer will also be honored at the Village Board Meeting immediately following the reception at 7:30 p.m. This event is open ...Read on...
Posted on: January 28, 2016
The Lombard Fire Department is joining forces with Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital to educate residents about the signs and symptoms of a heart attack, in order to help save lives.
Residents are invited to Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Ave., on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m., to learn about the full spectrum of heart attack symptoms and potentially lifesaving information.
Dr. Peter Kerwin will lead the lecture and provide informat...Read on...
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Posted on: January 27, 2016
The Lombard Village Board recently approved the final report and recommendations of the Lombard Pride Committee in regards to future community events and festivals within the Village.
The Committee recommendations accepted by the Village Board include the continuation of the Fourth of July fireworks display in 2016, continued financial support for year-round special events and continued acceptance of proposals for special events and co...Read on...
Posted on: January 22, 2016
The Village of Lombard is encouraging residents to “Adopt a Fire Hydrant” near their home, to make sure hydrants stay clear of snow this winter and easily accessible to firefighters during fire emergencies.
Fire hydrants that are exposed and visible will greatly speed up the response time of firefighters responding to a fire. Precious time spent by firefighters searching for, and clearing hydrants buried in snow, can make a big difference in the time it take...Read on...
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Posted on: January 22, 2016
The Village of Lombard’s Winter Blood Drive, which was recently held on Wednesday, January 13, collected 122 pints of life saving blood for Heartland Blood Centers.
In honor of National Blood Donor Month, donors braved the winter conditions to donate 17 units of blood at Yorktown Shopping Center and 105 units at Village Hall. The donations collected at this event have the potential of saving up to 366 lives. The Vill...Read on...
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Posted on: January 22, 2016
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County will conduct a controlled burn on 1/22 at Babcock Grove Forest Preserve and on 1/25 at Churchill Forest Preserve.
Controlled burns are necessary for prairie/woodland ecological management. Controlled burns require the proper wind and weather conditions in order to take place and cannot be planned before weather conditions are known. For more information on controlled...Read on...
Posted on: January 21, 2016
The Lombard Police Department announced today it will conduct special patrols throughout this year’s Super Bowl weekend, looking for and cracking down on alcohol and drug-impaired drivers.
“We are reminding everyone to drive sober this weekend in Lombard or get pulled over,” said Safety Unit Officer Paula Rojas. “If you plan on drinking alcohol while cheering your team on to victory, pass your keys to a sober, designated driver before the S...Read on...
Posted on: January 15, 2016
The Lombard Village Hall and Village Offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 18, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Village Hall and Offices will reopen with regular business hours on Tuesday, January 19. Regular business hours for the Village of Lombard are: Mondays—8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesdays-Fridays—8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays: Closed.Read on...
Posted on: December 29, 2015
This winter, parkway trees in Lombard will be trimmed from Main Street eastward between East Parkside Avenue/ St. Charles Place and Roosevelt Road. The work will be done from December through April.
Most of this work will be done by a private firm contracted by the Village. Trimming will follow professional standards established by the tree care industry.
Most important, and most visible, is that trees are trimmed to a minimum height of 14 feet ...Read on...
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Posted on: January 15, 2016
Extreme cold during winter months can cause pipes to freeze and break, often causing damage to homes and an expensive repair bill. Special attention should be given to water pipes and meters that are directly or indirectly exposed to cold temperatures.
Pipes and meters can break if they are in an unheated crawl space, located on an outside wall, or in unheated closets or cabinets. Residents can help prevent freezing pipes by closing open air vents in crawl spaces, removing obstacles and allowing heat to...Read on...
Posted on: January 15, 2016
With the primary election on March 15 approaching, the Village of Lombard offers the following regulations pertaining to political campaign signs located within the Village
• Political campaign signs can only be located on private property and cannot be located within the parkways or on public rights-of-way.
• For most residential properties, the overall sign size may not exceed nine square feet in area. There is no re...Read on...
Posted on: January 6, 2016
The Village of Lombard Winter Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 13, and is looking for donors to become part of someone’s rescue story.
Donations take less than an hour and blood donated at Lombard blood drives goes to people in need in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana areas. The Winter Blood Drive will be held at Yorktown Center from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and then at Village Hall, 255 E....Read on...
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Posted on: December 29, 2015
Lombard residents may place holiday trees at their curbs, prior to their normal waste collection day from Jan. 4 - Jan. 15. Trees must be free of decorations and must not be snowed in in order to be collected. Trees will NOT be collected after Jan. 15.
Holiday lights and extension cords are being collected for recycling at all hours through Jan. 15, in front of the Lombard Public Works, 1051 S. Hammerschmidt Avenue. Information on electronics recycling is available at villageoflombard.org/electronicrec...Read on...
Posted on: December 29, 2015
Public Works crews have been out in full force for over 24 hours due to a winter storm that produced a rare and large amount of sleet and ice. This type of heavy precipitation has brought with it a unique set of challenges.
The biggest factor is the weight of the wet ice, which requires trucks to plow slower than usual. Slow speeds are required but may produce larger chunks of snow and ice that come off the ends of plows. Per the Village’s snow plan, crews prioritized main r...Read on...
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Posted on: December 18, 2015
Lombard Firefighter Robert “Bob” Hopper was recently presented the highly esteemed VFW Public Servant Award by the Lilac VFW Post 5815 for his dedicated service to the Lombard community.
Firefighter/Paramedic Bob Hopper has worked for the Lombard Fire Department for 9 years and is recognized by his peers as a leader who is willing to take on any job with great willingness and professionalism according to Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Howell....Read on...
Posted on: December 18, 2015
Village of Lombard Offices will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday, and on Jan. 1, 2016 for the New Year’s Day holiday.
Lombard Village Hall will also be closing at 4:30 p.m. on both Monday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 28 due to the holiday schedule.
Village Hall’s regular business hours are: Mondays—8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesdays-Fridays—8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays & ...Read on...
Posted on: December 18, 2015
The holiday season is upon us and if you’re celebrating with a drink, the Lombard Police Department has a message for you: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
Due to the increase in drunk driving-related fatalities around the holidays each year, law enforcement agencies across America will be actively searching for and arresting drunk drivers from and into the New Year.
Seat belt law violators will also be a...Read on...
Posted on: December 15, 2015
The Hammerschmidt Commuter Lot in Downtown Lombard is scheduled to open on Monday, December 21, after undergoing an expansion project that will provide commuters with 92 new parking spaces.
The lot can accommodate an additional 92 cars and is a daily fee lot. As part of the project, an additional pay station with an enclosure has been provided. The contractor’s remaining work effort is related to the seeding of the turf grass and the prep...Read on...
Posted on: December 17, 2015
The Lombard Fire Department recently hosted its annual Toy Drive which culminates with a Toy Parade down Main Street, and the unloading of toys at Yorktown Center. This marks the event's most successful results since it began 15 years ago.
The event helped to raise approximately $3,000 in cash donations and over $10,000 worth of donated toys, diapers and formula.
The Lombard Fire Department kicked off their annual Toy Parade on Saturday, December 12 at 10:30 a.m. The Parade is coordinat...Read on...
Posted on: December 16, 2015
On Wednesday, December 16, 2015, the Lombard Police Department received a report of a suspicious item at the corner of Maple and Elizabeth.
Officers arrived on the scene within minutes of the report to secure the area. Out of an abundance of caution the Lombard Police Department requested the assistance of the bomb squad to investigate the item in question.
The item was determined to be a...Read on...
Posted on: November 17, 2015
The Lombard Fire Department’s 15th annual Toy Drive kicks off Monday, November 30 and culminates with the Toy Parade on Saturday, December 12.
Beginning November 30, toy drive collection bins will be available in four locations, including the Lombard Village Hall (255 E. Wilson), Fire Station 1 (50 E. St. Charles Road), Fire Station 2 (2020 S. Highland Avenue) and Schroeder’s Ace Hardware (837 W...Read on...
Posted on: December 11, 2015
On Saturday, December 5, Lombard Police Officers brought ten children to go holiday shopping for their family members, as part of Lombard’s Annual Shop with a Cop program, sponsored by the Lombard Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association (LCPAAA).
Lombard Police Officers picked up the children from their homes and brought them to Lombard Village Hall, where they were escorted in a convoy of a dozen squad cars to go shopping at Target. The children were provided a snack from Target and then picked o...Read on...
Posted on: December 8, 2015
The Lombard Fire Department will kick off their annual Toy Parade on Saturday, December 12 at 10:30 a.m. The Parade is coordinated and led by the Lombard Fire Fighters Union Local 3009.
School Districts 87, 44 and 45 continue to be supporters of the Toy Parade.
The 5th Grade Destination Imagination Team from Westmore School held a festive event that featured free admission with a donated toy. The toys collected will help support the...Read on...
Posted on: December 7, 2015
This winter, parkway trees in Lombard will be trimmed from Main Street eastward between the Union Pacific railroad tracks and Roosevelt Road. The work will be done from December through April.
Most of this work will be done by a private firm contracted by the Village. Trimming will follow professional standards established by the tree care industry.
Most important, and most visible, is that trees are trimmed to a minimum height of 14 feet...Read on...
Posted on: December 8, 2015
This holiday season the Lombard Police Department offers the following tips to help you be more careful, prepared and aware of possible theft.
When it comes to Holiday retail shopping, there are several tips to keep in mind to help avoid car or home thefts. Watch this video to learn about shopping safety.
A lot of shopping is now done online. Are you protecting yourself from online sca...Read on...
Posted on: December 3, 2015
The Lombard Police Department has arrested and charged a suspect in relation to recent package/mail thefts.
The arrest was made based on a photo of the suspect and the suspect’s vehicle. This is an ongoing investigation as the suspect is also being investigated for an additional theft.
To help avoid the theft of your packages it is suggested that you always...Read on...
Posted on: November 16, 2015
Lombard community organizations are uniting to celebrate the holiday season on Saturday, Dec. 5, 5 – 9:30 p.m., in historic Downtown Lombard for the 10th Annual Jinglebell Jubilee celebration.
This year’s event is also sponsored by Mathnasium of Elmhurst, Nolan Agency and Waste Management.
Village President Keith Giagnorio will kick-off the event in Lilacia Park at the new time of 5:30 p.m., followed by a speech from Lombard Park District Pr...Read on...
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Posted on: December 1, 2015
The Lombard Pride newsletter has been mailed to Lombard homes and is available online. You may find information on Lombard's snow plan, the Fire Department's Toy Drive and the Toy Drive Parade, and more.
The Lombard Pride Newsletter is printed every 2 months. This issue includes District updates from your Trustees, winter tips, Community Development's year end recap, news briefs, event information and more.
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Posted on: November 24, 2015
On Sunday, Nov. 8, at 8:35 p.m., Lombard Officers responded to Lilacia Park for reports of a fire. It was found that an unknown suspect had rolled over a recycling bin full of books into the park and proceeded to set the bin on fire in an empty pond.
The liner of the pond at Lilacia Park was damaged in the fire. Video from Helen Plum Library shows the suspect taking the recycling bin from the outside of the library, before setting it on fire. The suspect was searing blue jeans, a blue hooded sweatshir...Read on...
Posted on: November 23, 2015
The Village of Lombard encourages residents and businesses to recycle their holiday lights and extension cords.
A collection bin is in place now through January 22 at the Department of Public Works at 1051 S. Hammerschmidt Avenue, just south of the Village Hall. Residents and businesses may drop off at any time, including after work hours and on weekends.
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Posted on: October 2, 2015
Lombard residents may prepare their properties this fall with free leaf collections and a mulch pickup opportunity through November 28.
UPDATE: .
As of November 28, Lombard's free fall leaf collection has ended.
The Village’s Contract with Waste Management includes a free 6-week leaf collection ending the last full week of November, which coincides with the end of the annual yard...Read on...
Posted on: November 23, 2015
Lombard ordinance requires snow removal from public sidewalks adjacent to commercial properties. Within 24 hours of the end of each snowstorm, public sidewalks (near the street) adjacent to commercial properties must have a path cleared for pedestrians.
The path is necessary to provide safe passage so pedestrians do not have to walk in the street. This is particularly important in areas of high pedestrian traffic including Main Street near Glenbard East High School, Downtown, and along Roosevelt Road. ...Read on...
Posted on: November 20, 2015
The Lombard Fire Department is joining local Fire Departments in the area, to participate with this year’s “Keep the Wreath Red Program”. The wreaths are a visual reminder for residents to take additional safety measures this holiday season.
The Lombard Fire Department will display holiday wreaths on the front of Fire Station 1, at 50 E St. Charles Rd., and Fire Station 2, at 2020 S. Highland Ave. The wreaths will be decorated with red light bulbs. If a fire attributed to holiday decorations ...Read on...
Posted on: November 19, 2015
Historically, Thanksgiving is the busiest travel time of the year, putting more people on the road and increasing the likelihood of crashes. Each year in our country, tens of thousands of passenger vehicle occupants die in motor vehicle crashes.
In 2013, in the United States, more than 300 people were killed in crashes on Thanksgiving weekend alone. It’s a sad statistic, but even sadder is that many of those deaths could have been prevented with one simple click of a seat belt.
The Lombard Pol...Read on...
Posted on: November 18, 2015
To dissuade the dumping of oil or other chemicals into sewers, Cub Scout Pack 42, and volunteer Joanne Dooley, recently stenciled “No Dumping – drains to waterways” in front of storm inlets.
The stenciling took place in the Hammerschmidt School neighborhood and the industrial area north of North Avenue.
Preventing pollutants from entering storm drains helps to keep the receiving waterways clean. Lombard straddles two watersheds, which ar...Read on...
Posted on: November 17, 2015
Join us on Thursday, November 19, from 5 - 7 p.m., for an open house to learn about the Village's first ever Village-wide Bike and Pedestrian Project that is currently being developed.
See presentations at 5:30 and again at 6:30, learn about the planning process and provide your input. Brief discussions will also take place before and after the presentations. The plan is being developed to help facilitate needs of bicyclists and pedest...Read on...
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Posted on: November 16, 2015
Lombard Village Hall will not be observing late hours on Monday, Nov. 23 and will instead be closing early at 4:30 p.m. Village offices will also be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Nov. 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
All Village offices will reopen on Monday, Nov. 30 with regular business hours: Mondays, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Tuesdays – Fridays, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., and Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Posted on: November 13, 2015
Highland Ave., and Main Street will be down to one lane of traffic in each direction beginning Monday, Nov. 16, weather permitting, in order to replace deteriorated pavement markings.
The construction work is anticipated to be completed with in a few days from its start. The contractor will maintain at least one (1) lane of traffic in each direction, but drivers can expect delays.
The affected locations include:
• Highland Avenue b...Read on...
Posted on: November 10, 2015
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On Nov. 9, Lombard Officials and staff celebrated the new Metra Underpass Tunnel with an official ribbon cutting ceremony. Lombard Village President Keith Giagnorio cut the ceremonial ribbon and new a plaque dedicating the project’s success was unveiled.
“This tunnel was no small feat,” said Giagnorio. “It is because of long term dedication and team work from all of the parties involved, that we stand here today and welcome this addition to Lombard’s landscape.” Lombard Village Trustees, Reid Foltyniewic...Read on...
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Posted on: November 4, 2015
Village of Lombard Firefighters recently presented a $2,465 check to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital’s Cancer Care Center to help purchase wigs for women in treatment.
The proceeds were raised through a pink shirt campaign run by the Lombard Fire Department which allowed firefighters to voluntarily purchase and wear the shirts throughout the month of October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The shirts were al...Read on...
Posted on: November 4, 2015
Pavement patching has begun in several areas around Lombard. Lane closures will be necessary. Drivers are encouraged to please watch for flaggers and workers in the road in construction areas and to ALWAYS obey the speed limit.
Drivers may expect delays due to lane closures in locations listed below:
- West bound curb lane - 660 E. Roosevelt Road (IL RTE 38) – Curb removal and replacement; Pavement Patching; Hot-Mix Asphalt Driveway Replacement
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- Sou...Read on...
Posted on: November 4, 2015
The Village of Lombard invites residents to join in and help preserve natural habitats along the Great Western Trail and the Illinois Prairie Path. Bring friends, family, a service group or come by yourself to be a part of this team.
Volunteers have been working since 2012 to remove unwanted buckthorn and other invasive plant species from the Illinois Prairie Path and the Great Western Trail within Lombard. These are some of the most visited trails in the area, and will soon be filled...Read on...
Posted on: November 2, 2015
The Village of Lombard is hosting its fourth annual Bill Mueller Memorial Blood Drive this year to coincide with Veteran’s Day on Wednesday, November 11, 2015.
The blood drive will take place from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Yorktown Shopping Center in a mobile coach parked by mall entrance #2, near Carson Pirie Scott. The blood drive will then move locations to Lombard’s Village Hall, located at 255 E. Wilson Ave., ...Read on...
Posted on: October 30, 2015
The Village of Lombard will be holding its annual Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at the Sunken Garden at Lombard Common Park, located near Grace and Maple Streets.
Reverend Steve Wagner from Trinity Lutheran Church will open the ceremony with an invocation and Lombard Village President Keith Giagnorio will welcome attendees. Lombard resident and World War II Veteran Arthur Hrabec will be the keynote speaker. Student...Read on...
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Posted on: October 23, 2015
The Village of Lombard is currently seeking grant applications for local programs and events that support tourism and promote the Village as a destination to nonresident visitors.
Interested first time applicants to the Local Tourism Grant Program are encouraged to submit an application for Local Tourism Grant funds to the Village by December 17, 2015.
The Village of Lombard’s Local Tourism Grant Program was developed by the Com...Read on...
Posted on: October 23, 2015
Use the extra hour on November 1 to remind family, friends and neighbors to change their smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries, and help to make a positive change in our community.
Daylight-saving time ends Sunday, November 1, and everyone is encouraged to use the extra hour they “gain” to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, and to test all of the alarms in their home. The Lombard Fire Departmen...Read on...
Posted on: October 22, 2015
In an effort to ensure that the Village’s development regulations reflect the latest standards in construction and meet the demands of the development community, the Lombard Village Board recently approved a series of electric and plumbing Codes.
These new Codes take effect on November 1, 2015.
The intent of the amendments is to ensure that the adopted Village regulations reflect trends in construction and address life/safety concerns for businesses and residents. This effort included a detaile...Read on...
Posted on: October 22, 2015
This Halloween, the Lombard Police Department is cracking down on impaired drivers with an aggressive Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement effort, and is giving a fair warning to all partygoers: keep the party off the road.
“Driving while alcohol or drug impaired is deadly, it is illegal, and it will get you pulled over and arrested this Halloween,” said Lombard Police Chief Raymond Byrne. “If you want to stay safe and out of jail this Halloween, make a plan to get home with...Read on...
Posted on: October 19, 2015
At the October 15 Village Board meeting, the Lombard Historical Commission announced the winner of the William J. Mueller Lombard Heritage Award. This recipient of this year’s award is the Lombard Cemetery Restoration Project.
The Lombard Cemetery Restoration Project was nominated by Corrine Flemm as an outstanding example of Leadership and Stewardship. The restoration of the Cemetery at 460 S. Main Street has truly been a civic project involving dozens of members of the Commu...Read on...
Posted on: October 14, 2015
On September 23, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital presented the Run of the Year award to Lombard Firefighter Paramedics; Lt. Frank Gallione, Tim Hogan, and Adam Kruckenberg, for their professional efforts in saving the life of a college student.
Elmhurst firefighters responded to an early morning fire call in February of 2015, which triggered a “change of quarters” for Lombard Firefighters, requiring them to cover Elmhurst’s Fire Station 2. At 4:30 a.m., Lombard firefighters responded to the call...Read on...
Posted on: October 8, 2015
On Wednesday, October 7, Lombard's Man and Woman of the Year Awards were presented during the 10th Annual Senior Fair. Village President Keith Giagnorio welcomed seniors and introduced State Representative Peter Breen, who thanked attendees and nominees.
"Today we recognize Lombard's senior citizens and their contributions to our Village," said Village Board Trustee Robyn Pike, the Chairperson of the Community Relations Committee who puts on the fair. "Whether it's volunteering to help out,...Read on...
Posted on: October 8, 2015
The Lombard Fire Department recently presented a $2,000
donation to the Good Samaritan Hospital Wig Boutique to help purchase wigs for women undergoing cancer treatments.
On Wednesday, October 7, members of the Lombard Fire Department presented the donation during their annual National Fire Prevention Week open house. The funds were raised through the Fire Department’s pink shirt fundraiser, which allows firefighters to vo...Read on...
Posted on: October 5, 2015
It's that time of the year again to remind you that Halloween with all the costumes, parties, and excitement has a very serious side to it -- CHILD SAFETY.
Halloween in recent years has attracted the attention of police because the harmless fun can become dangerous. The Lombard Police want to help make Halloween a fun and safe experience for parents and children together.
Some Halloween safety tips for pa...Read on...
Posted on: October 2, 2015
Lombard Fire Department Firefighters will be wearing pink shirts throughout the month of October, in an effort to raise awareness during breast cancer awareness month.
Residents and Village staff have also purchased the same shirts in order to raise funds for local charities that raise money to buy wigs for women in treatment.
“Everyone was so responsive when we started this last October, and this year even more peo...Read on...
Posted on: September 18, 2015
The Lombard Fire Department is hosting an Open House from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at Fire Station 1. “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep” is the theme in effort to teach the community about the importance of having smoke alarms in every bedroom.
The Open House is an educational event that will focus on how to properly test a smoke detector, create an escape plan for your family, and how to get out and stay out in case of a fire. Event attendees will also get a closer look at Fire and EMS vehicles...Read on...
Posted on: October 2, 2015
The Village of Lombard, per the request of Lombard Town Centre, is reminding residents and visitors to Downtown Lombard, that violators of posted parking signs are subject to ticketing.
To help accommodate the increased need for short-term customer parking in Downtown Lombard, Lombard Town Centre, the Village’s Illinois Main Street organization, has asked that the Village of Lombard remind residents to obey already posted parking restric...Read on...
Posted on: October 1, 2015
The Lombard Police Department is reminding residents to use precautions and to stay aware of your surroundings when using ATM’s due to recent crime activity in nearby communities.
Several ATM robberies have recently been reported in suburban areas near Lombard and in the Chicagoland area. These similar events include reports that offenders approach vehicles at ATM’s during night hours, and use a weapon to force victims to withdraw ...Read on...
Posted on: September 25, 2015
Lombard Fire Department crews will be performing annual fall fire hydrant flow testing beginning the week of September 28, 2015. Testing crews will visit more than 500+ hydrants over the course of a six week period.
The fire hydrant testing program is a way to evaluate the Village’s water pumping and water distribution system. Data gathered from this program benefits the Fire Department, the Fire Prevention Bureau, and Public Works. Testing crews will be concentrat...Read on...
Posted on: September 24, 2015
Starting the week of September 28th, the Village of Lombard’s Public Works will begin a new program that will assess the condition of various manholes throughout the Village. This will be accomplished with the help of modern digital camera technology.
Public Works and their contractor Midwest Water will use a sophisticated digital camera to visually inspect the condition of both sanitary and storm manholes to determine what if any maintenance/rehabilitation may be needed. This information will be used...Read on...
Posted on: September 23, 2015
Residents can bring unwanted, unneeded, or expired prescription drugs for safe disposal to the Lombard Police Department at 235 E. Wilson Ave., on Sept. 26, from 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
The National Prescription Drug Take-Back event addresses the vital public safety and public health issue of prescription drug abuse and accidental poisonings. Many Americans are not aware that expired or unwanted medicines commonly found in home cabinets ...Read on...
Posted on: September 22, 2015
The Illinois Department of Transportation has begun grinding work on Highland Ave., from 13th Street (near Roosevelt Rd.) to 20th Street.
The construction will include surface grinding and asphalt overlay on Highland Ave. IDOT plans to work on one lane at a time and to direct traffic throughout construction as needed. IDOT expects the work to take approximately 1 week, but anticipates it ta...Read on...
Posted on: September 18, 2015
The Village of Lombard’s 10th annual Senior Fair is set for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The Senior Fair will take place at the Lombard Community Building at 433 E. St. Charles Rd. in Lombard.
Popular services and vendors available at the fair will include flu shots from Osco, blood pressure readings from the Lombard Fire Department and massages from National University of Health Sciences. State and County services along with local agencies wil...Read on...
Posted on: September 18, 2015
September is National Preparedness Month and the Village of Lombard is encouraging residents to create a plan with your family, in case of emergency. Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make your plan today.
It is important to plan ahead to help keep your family safe and calm if a disaster strikes. Families can create an emergency contact list including work and personal phone numbers that children may use in emergencies, and contacts to your family’s medical...Read on...
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Posted on: September 14, 2015
In connection with the Lombard Pride Committee, the Village of Lombard continues to seek responses from qualified not-for-profit groups interested in operating a new Village-wide summer community event or festival.
The Village hopes that the Requests for Proposal process will help to identify a potential not-for-profit group or groups to provide event and festival services on a multi-year basis. The Lombard Pride Committee was created to advise the Village Board of ...Read on...
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Posted on: September 3, 2015
The Lombard Fire Department invites residents to join a brief ceremony, a moment of silence and an open house, beginning at 8:45 a.m. on Friday, September 11th.
A brief ceremony and a moment of silence will take place at 8:45 a.m., around the flagpole at Fire Station 1, at 50 E. St. Charles Rd., to remember the 9/11 tragedy. The Fire Department staff will lead a moment the silence and will make some brief comment...Read on...
Posted on: August 27, 2015
The Village of Lombard is hosting its Fall Blood Drive on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Yorktown Entrance 2 near Carson Pirie Scott, and from 1:30 to 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Ave.
The “We Remember” blood drive is in remembrance to those who lost their lives in the 9/11 tragedy.
“One of the greatest ways to give back to a community and to help support those in need is to donate blood. At this blood drive, we remember all of those...Read on...
Posted on: September 11, 2015
he Lombard Fire Department is hosting an Open House during National Fire Prevention Week. The event is themed “Hear the Beep Where You Sleep”, and will focus on the importance of having smoke alarms in every bedroom.
Visit from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at Fire Station 1, 50 E. St. Charles Rd.
The Open House is an educational event that will focus on how to properly test a smoke detector, create an escape plan for your family, and how to get out and stay out ...Read on...
Posted on: September 4, 2015
Lombard Police Officer, Manuel Camuy was presented the Award of Valor during a Village Board meeting on September 3, for his role in saving the life of a woman while on duty.
Officer Manuel Camuy received the distinguished Award of Valor from Lombard Police Chief Ray Byrne, for his quick thinking that helped save the life of suicidal woman in distress. “Officer Camuy had to make a lot of split second decisions in a small amoun...Read on...
Posted on: August 31, 2015
Lombard Village Hall will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Village Hall will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, with normal business hours. Normal operating hours for Village Hall are: Monday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, closed.
Due to the holiday, Waste Man...Read on...
Posted on: September 3, 2015
The Village of Lombard’s Police Department will present the Award of Valor to Officer Manuel Camuy during the September 3rd Village Board meeting, for his role in saving the life of a woman while on duty.
Officer Manuel Camuy will be presented with the distinguished Award of Valor for his quick thinking that prevented a suicidal woman from jumping from the roof of a building. The meeting will be open to the public and is scheduled to take place on Thursday...Read on...
Posted on: September 1, 2015
The Village of Lombard, through the Lombard Pride Committee, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP), seeking a qualified not-for-profit group to plan and operate a future Village-wide summer community event or festival.
In issuing the RFP, the Village hopes to identify and enter into a contract with one or more qualified not-for-profit entities to provide event and festival services on a multi-year basis.
The Lombard Pride Committee was formed in May to help advi...Read on...
Posted on: August 31, 2015
The Village of Lombard is reminding residents that donating blood takes only 45 minutes and can save a life. Donate at two upcoming blood drives.
Donate on Wednesday, September 9 at the Westin Hotel, or at the Village’s “We Remember” blood drive on Wednesday, September 16, in honor of the 9/11 tragedy.
“Every 3 seconds someone needs blood. Sacrificing 45 minutes of your day could help give someo...Read on...
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Posted on: August 28, 2015
The Village of Lombard is hosting a recycling extravaganza event, where residents may bring a large variety of unwanted items to be recycled safely.
Bring unwanted items including wood, siding, electronics, batteries, scrap metal, hot water heaters, dish washers, propane tanks, computers, monitors, copy machines, TV's, cell phones and more!
Bicycles, shoes, eyeglasses, hearing aids, American flags...Read on...
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Posted on: August 28, 2015
School is back in session and the Lombard Police Department want to remind residents about the laws regarding school zone speed limits, texting, and passing school buses.
To help keep our kids safe when getting to school, please remember to follow these simple safety rules:
• School zone speeding or failure to yield to children in a crosswalk: a first violation is a petty offense with a minimum fine of $150, a second o...Read on...
Posted on: August 26, 2015
The 7th Heaven concert scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 7 - 9 p.m., will be relocated to the south side of the railroad tracks, near the Metra pedestrian tunnel, due to Police concerns over pedestrian safety.
The Village of Lombard hosts summer concerts during Cruise Night events on Saturdays throughout the summer months. This Saturday night is the final event of the season, and features the popular cover band, 7th Heaven. As always, this is a family friendly ...Read on...
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Posted on: August 21, 2015
Q: What is the purpose of the Village of Lombard’s Outdoor Warning Siren System?
A: The Village of Lombard’s Outdoor Warning Siren system is used to alert people who are outdoors to take cover immediately due to possible impending dangerous weather.
These sirens are not designed to be heard by residents already indoors, and are not intended to serve as an alert for those already inside.
Q: Why wasn’t I able to hear one of these Outdoor Warning Sirens from inside of my home?
A: Outdoor Warning Si...Read on...
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Posted on: August 21, 2015
Nicor Gas has detected a non- hazardous leak, meaning a non- life threatening or a threat to property. This leak is in the N/B lane of S.Grace Street (s/ railroad tracks) at E. St. Charles Road.
Currently, Nicor is on-site repairing this leak. Again, no immediate hazards.
N/B S. Grace Street (s/ railroad tracks) at E. St. Charles Road Closed to all traffic.
No right turn from W/B E. St. Charles Road to N/B Grace Street.S/B traffic on S. ...Read on...
Posted on: August 20, 2015
In an effort to help keep Lombard residents safe, the Lombard Police Department wants to alert and educate residents about ongoing telephone scams, in which scammers pose as employees with the IRS, or impersonate a loved one in need.
The IRS scam begins when a resident is called by an individual claiming to be an “agent” of the IRS. The scammer provides a fake name or title, and informs the victim that they owe money to the IRS and risk arrest if they do not electronically send funds ...Read on...
Posted on: August 17, 2015
Grace Street will be paved during overnight hours beginning Monday, August 17, as part of the 2015 Asphalt Paving and Patching Project. Paving will cause lane closures at various times throughout the week.
All construction is weather permitting and is subject to change due to rainfall. Below is a tentative schedule for paving on Grace Street:
- Monday: Paving is scheduled to take place during the overnight hours of Monday, beginning at 6 p.m., through 7 ...Read on...
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Posted on: August 4, 2015
Purchase the same pink shirt that Lombard Firefighters will be wearing throughout the October, and then wear your shirt for a community group photo on October 7.
The Lombard Fire Department and The Lombard Firefighters Union Local 3009 will be wearing custom pink shirts throughout the month of October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Residents are invited to purchase the same shirts and to take group pho...Read on...
Posted on: August 14, 2015
The Historical Commission is seeking photos of the Chicago, Aurora & Elgin Railroad to be used on informative signs which will be installed along the Illinois Prairie Path.
The Illinois Prairie Path runs along the location of the old train line. These photos will be used on informative sign stations along the path which will inform users of the path about the history of the path, and how it once served as a train line.
P...Read on...
Posted on: August 13, 2015
Lombard Public Works crews began performing annual fall fire hydrant maintenance this week. (Week of August 10) Workers will visit more than 900 hydrants over the course of a six week period.
The fire hydrant maintenance program is a vital part of the Village’s water pumping and water distribution system maintenance schedule. This process ensures that Lombard residents are receiving the highest quality drinking water in their homes and that fi...Read on...
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Posted on: August 12, 2015
The center lanes of North Ave., between 53 and Main Street, remained closed today on North Ave. for continued IDOT construction.
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that the center and left lanes of eastbound Illinois 64 (North Avenue) between Illinois 53 and just east of Main Street, in Lombard, will be closed, weather permitting, on Thursday, Aug. 13, to fi...Read on...
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Posted on: August 10, 2015
Asphalt resurfacing, paving and patching beings this week on St. Charles Rd., from Westmore-Meyers to Grace, and on Grace St. from Prairie to Ash. Nightly lane closures will be necessary.
Timeline of scheduled construction includes:.
Week of August 10: Structure adjustments in roadway, replacement of driveway aprons (sidewalk to curb) due to damage from construction activity related to this project.
Friday, August 14: Grinding exi...Read on...
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Posted on: August 7, 2015
The Village of Lombard is seeking nominations for the tenth annual Senior of the Year Awards, to help celebrate accomplishments of seniors in the community.
The Senior Man and Senior Women of the Year Awards will be presented at the Village’s Senior Fair, to be held Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Lombard Community Building at Lombard Common Park. The award was founded by the late former Villag...Read on...
Posted on: August 5, 2015
Lombard Public Works has been informed that their contractor, Kee Construction will begin work on the Hammerschmidt Parking Lot Expansion project, August 5. Substantial completion is scheduled for October with final completion scheduled for November.
Preparatory work includes tree protection and trimming, crosswalk stripping and AT&T utility relocation. Beginning Friday, August 7, sidewalks along the south side of St. Charles Rd. will be closed and will remain closed for the duration of the proces...Read on...
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Posted on: August 3, 2015
At approximately 10:50 a.m. Monday, August 3, The Lombard Fire Department responded to a report of smoke at the Maple Street Chapel at 220 South Main in Lombard.
The fire was reported by someone in the building and an internal fire alarm had been activated. Lombard fire crews arrived within minutes and identified smoke coming from a west side exterior wall of the historic wooden structure. According to Acting Bat...Read on...
Posted on: August 3, 2015
Nicor Gas will be fixing a gas leak in the intersection of Grace Street (s/ tracks) and E. St. Charles Road during the overnight hours from 7 PM to 7 AM on Wednesday 8/5/15 to Thursday 8/6/15, weather permitting. Detours will be posted.
This closure will is expected to impact the early morning commute hours on Thursday, August 6. Drivers should expect delays.
Please note intersection s/ tracks at S. Grace Street and E. Charles Road will be closed to all traffic including emergency ve...Read on...
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Posted on: July 31, 2015
The Village of Lombard has been notified that all work on the Metra Underpass Project (with the exception of punch list items) will be completed by John Burns by Saturday, August 1 at 7:00 a.m.
At this time, Parkside between Park and Main will be restored to 2 way traffic. On Monday afternoon, McGuire Drive between Main St. and Elizabeth St. will be reopened to traffic. One way traffic on Park Ave. between St. Charles and McGuire Drive will re...Read on...
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Posted on: July 28, 2015
The Lombard Police Department invites residents to attend National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 5 – 8 p.m. at Lombard Common Park.
The event will feature free swimming at Paradise Bay Water Park from 5 – 8 p.m., Police, Fire & Safety displays and demonstrations, the Lombard mobile command vehicle, McGruff the Crime Dog, D.J. games and prizes, giveaways, light refreshments and mor...Read on...
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Posted on: July 14, 2015
FEMA has issued preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) for the majority of DuPage County.
These preliminary maps bring some additional properties into the regulatory floodplain and they are now considered “best available information” by DuPage County for the purpose of reviewing floodplain permit applications.
The process of finalizing an...Read on...
Posted on: July 28, 2015
At approximately 5:00 AM on Tuesday, July 28, the Lombard Police Department responded to the 800 block of Foxworth Boulevard to check on the well-being of a 32 year old male subject.
Officers were sent to the residence in response to concerns about messages the subject had posted on social media about harming himself. As officers attempted to make contact with the subject, a gunshot was heard and a bullet struck the wall in the hallwa...Read on...
Posted on: July 29, 2015
The Lombard Historical Commission is asking community members to submit nominations for this year's William Mueller Lombard Heritage Award
The Lombard Heritage Award recognizes six different categories that include individuals, organizations, programs and projects that are committed to preserving local history.
The award serves to inspire others to become more active in preserving Lombar...Read on...
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Posted on: July 23, 2015
Solicitors must apply for and be approved for a permit to solicit in Lombard. Solicitors must also adhere to a set of guidelines. Violators should be reported to the Lombard Police Department.
The Village of Lombard's highest priority is resident safety. If you feel unsafe due to solicitor engagement, or witness a suspicious solicitor behavior including trespassing in a backyard, please call 911 to report the situation.
Complaints about any ...Read on...
Posted on: July 20, 2015
The Village of Lombard hosted its annual summer blood drive on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, and received 158 pints of blood, with the potential to save 474 lives.
“We’re so glad the community continues to support our blood drives,” said Carol Bauer, Executive Coordinator to the Village Manager and blood drive organizer. “It’s a selfless act to donate blood – and every pint counts.” The Village has been hosting bloo...Read on...
Posted on: July 20, 2015
To help minimize the risk of theft associated with automobile break-ins, the Lombard Police Department would like to remind residents of some important safety information.
• Do not leave valuables such as cell phones, wallets, purses, cash or change, lap tops, cameras, etc., in your car.
• Ensure that windows have been rolled all the way up and that your sunroof is securely closed.• Always lock your car doors and never ...Read on...
Posted on: July 20, 2015
The Village of Lombard’s new Lombard Pride Committee, created last month to advise the Village on special events and festivals, convened its first meeting earlier this month.
The Committee explored options for a new annual community festival and recommended that surveys be issued to gather information on events held in neighboring communities and to help gauge interest from community groups in participating in a future communi...Read on...
Posted on: July 13, 2015
At approximately 5:34 a.m. on Friday, July 10th, the Lombard Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 21W104 22nd Street in Lombard.
A resident of the home reported that she woke up to see smoke coming from a vent in the two story single family structure and called 911. The family was then able to evacuate the house. Upon arrival firefighters found smoke coming from the 2nd floor atti...Read on...
Posted on: July 7, 2015
The Village of Lombard invites you to help save even more lives at its Summer Blood Drive on Wednesday, July 8, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Yorktown Entrance 2, and from 1:30 to 7 p.m. at the Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Ave.
The Village of Lombard has hosted 133 blood drives with Heartland Blood Centers since 1988, which have collected 12,274 units of blood, resulting in a potential of 36,833 lives saved.
“It’s important to remember that the need for blood doesn’t take a s...Read on...
Posted on: July 2, 2015
The Village of Lombard has appointed members to the new Lombard Pride Committee to help advise the Village Board on matters relating to special events and community festivals.
The recently created Lombard Pride Ad Hoc Committee will develop recommendations and an eventual report to the Village President and Board of Trustees on a community festival to be held in future years and other matters concerning special events within t...Read on...
Posted on: July 2, 2015
The Village of Lombard proudly provided Public Works equipment and staff to Coal City, IL, as part of disaster relief efforts, due to a damaging tornado that impacted the city on June 23, 2015.
Lombard Public Works provided equipment and staff to the relief efforts of Coal City, IL, from Monday, June 29 through Wednesday, July 1, 2015, as part of the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network (IPWMAN). Requested assistance included personnel for c...Read on...
Posted on: March 4, 2015
LOMBARD, Illinois— The Lombard and Villa Park Police Departments made three arrests in connection to a crime spree that included one armed robbery in Villa Park and two in Lombard.
Overnight on March 3 at 11:55 p.m., the Villa Park Police Department responded to an armed robbery call at the 400 east block of Washington Street in Villa Park. Shortly after, at 12:01 a.m., the Lombard Police responded to a similar call at the 500 south...Read on...
Posted on: July 1, 2015
The Village of Lombard contracts with Clarke Mosquito Control to combat mosquitoes by treating all standing waters with slow-release larvicide pellets that kill mosquito larvae, which is the most effective way to control mosquito populations.
The program includes all ponding areas and all storm catch basins, whether public or private.
The program primarily targets the Culex Pipiens mosquito species since it is a known carrier of West Nile Virus. These mosquitoes require a 7 day incubation p...Read on...
Posted on: July 1, 2015
The Village of Lombard’s contractor will resurface E. St. Charles Road from Westmore-Meyers Avenue to Grace Street, and Grace Street from Prairie Avenue to Washington Boulevard, beginning Monday, July 6, weather permitting.
At least one lane of traffic in each direction will be maintained at all times. However, delays are to be expected due to partial lane closures. Construction will affect travel through the intersection of St. Charles Road and Grace Street, including pede...Read on...
Posted on: June 30, 2015
Please join us for an open house on Wednesday, July 1, from 7-9 p.m. at Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Ave. to share your thoughts regarding our new Village-wide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
The Village of Lombard is seeking the public's assistance in developing its first Village-wide plan based off of important areas and routes taken by bicyclists and pedestrians throughout Lombard. Your feedback will help us to establish key routes and can ...Read on...
Posted on: June 29, 2015
This is officially the wettest June on record in Illinois and the conditions are ideal for floodwater mosquito breeding. The Village has several sprays planned but there are things you can do to help fight the bite.
The Village of Lombard’s mosquito abatement program with Clarke Mosquito Control includes the standard treatment all of standing waters and public catch basins with larvicide, but the Village also goes beyond many other municipalities by also treating bac...Read on...
Posted on: June 29, 2015
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, the Lombard Fire Department would like to remind residents of safety tips and Illinois laws related to fireworks, and to warn of the risk of injury associated with firework use.
Fireworks cause thousands of burns and eye injuries each year, to users and bystanders alike. Last year in Illinois, there were 96 emergency room treated fireworks injuries, the majority resulting in 1st and 2nd degree burns and lacerations, with 14% of t...Read on...
Posted on: June 26, 2015
Lombard Village Hall will close early on Monday, June 29, and will be closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day.
Lombard Village Hall at 255 E. Wilson Ave. will close at 4:30 on Monday, June 29, and will be closed for the full day of Friday, July 3. Village Hall will resume its normal business hours on Monday, July 6. The Village of Lombard’s regular operating hour...Read on...
Posted on: June 25, 2015
The Lombard Police Department will be conducting roadside safety checkpoints overnight on Friday, July 3, 2015, as part of a statewide Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign that is currently in effect through July 5, 2015
The intensified enforcement against impaired drivers and seat belt law violators is in effort to minimize the disproportionate number of traffic deaths caused by alcohol and failure to buckle up, during overnight hours on holiday weekends. Seat belt viola...Read on...
Posted on: June 24, 2015
The Lombard Fire Department was presented with a prestigious award from the American Heart Association for providing its first responders with the training needed to recognize and treat STEMI, or ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction heart attacks victims.
Firefighters were able to use this lifesaving training in four separate Lombard emergencies last year.
Illinois Mission Lifeline Director of the American Heart Association, Art Miller, presented the Village of Lombard’s Fire Department with a Bronze L...Read on...
Posted on: June 25, 2015
On Thursday, June 18, Lombard Fire Lieutenant and EMS Officer, Frank Gallione presented a stork award to firefighters who assisted in the emergency delivery of a baby of a woman in Lombard.
Tim Hillesheim, John Studnicka, Dale Farris, Joe Kaforski, Galen Cardott and Lt. Tony Sally were presented the Stork Pin Awards for their medical assistance during a baby delivery in January of 2015.
Joanna Koppang went into labor while riding a train...Read on...
Posted on: June 22, 2015
The Village of Lombard ‘s 2014 Annual Water Quality Report shows excellent results that surpass requirements established by the Environmental Protection Agency. The report covers water tested from January 1 – December 31, 2014.
To view this year’s water report, visit www.VillageofLombard.org/waterqualityreport. Individuals who do not have access to the internet or would like a paper copy, please contact public works at (630)620-5740 or email publicworks@villageoflombard.org and ...Read on...
Posted on: June 18, 2015
The north and south ramp entrances to the new Metra Underpass tunnel in Downtown Lombard, are scheduled to open Tuesday, June 30.
Once the newly completed ramps are open to pedestrian traffic, the north and south platforms and staircases leading to the platforms will be opened, and Union Pacific will close the temporary stairs on the north side of the platform. Four handicapped park...Read on...
Posted on: June 1, 2015
The Village of Lombard remains committed to the long term functional and aesthetic value of Terrace View Pond.
The Terrace View Pond Project was principally designed to mitigate the amount of localized flooding north of the pond. As a condition of the Park District’s approval to utilize Terrace View Pond for improved storm water management, the Village assumed re...Read on...
Posted on: June 16, 2015
Overnight on June 15, 2015, the Village of Lombard recorded a total rainfall of 3.43”. All Village pumps and sewers operated to capacity throughout the storm.
Water levels and pumping status have been continually monitored through the Village’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system. As of the morning hours on June 16, water levels continue to drop slowly. The East Branch of the DuPage River re...Read on...
Posted on: June 10, 2015
The Village of Lombard, in partnership with Alta Planning + Design and Active Transportation Alliance, has kicked off its first Village-Wide Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
This forward-thinking initiative will create a framework for a safe and accessible network of streets that will help connect cyclists and pedestrians to destinations while meeting the needs of all ages and abilities.
Public input is important to the ...Read on...
Posted on: June 2, 2015
Anyone wishing to park in the commuter parking lots will have to pay for parking using 3 electronic pay stations. Pay boxes will accept credit cards, cash and coins but will not give change.
The new electronic parking boxes will be located in three convenient locations. One box will be on the South side of the pedestrian underpass near the ramp and stairs, a second will be located West of the Hammerschmidt daily fee lot, and a third box will ...Read on...
Posted on: June 2, 2015
Lombard Cruise Nights will begin its 17th season on Saturday, June 13 with its traditional Welcome Back Weekend. Cruise nights will be held in Downtown Lombard every Saturday, June 13 through August 29, except for July 4.
Cruise cars are invited to park along St. Charles Road from Main Street to Elizabeth, which also is the main thoroughfare for the event. Cars are also invited to park along Park Avenue and in several parking lots within the “Cruise Zone” along St. Charles...Read on...
Posted on: June 15, 2015
The Village of Lombard has chosen the top three photos as this year’s winners.
First Place – “Spring Blossoms in Lilacia Park” by Tony Peterman
Second Place –“Summer Sprinkles” by Brigitte Baur
Third Place – Orange Tulips” by James Berry
All three of the top-placing photos will be displayed at Village Hall during the month of June. The winners will also receive Yorktown Shopping Center gift cards, valued at $100, $50 and $25, respectively. James Berry receives an honorable mention for his...Read on...
Posted on: May 22, 2015
Members of the Lombard Police Department will be participating in fundraising events to support Special Olympics, including the "Cop on Top" event, Friday, May 29, atop the Dunkin Donuts at 1160 S. Main Street from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Lombard police officers will be on the rooftop of the Dunkin Donuts at 1160 S. Main St. to help raise funds for Special Olympics Illinois. Everyone who stops by the Main Street store and makes a donation to Special Olympics Illinois will receive a coupon ...Read on...
Posted on: May 22, 2015
The Village of Lombard is proud to announce that new electronic daily fee parking pay boxes and convenient pay-by-phone options will be available for Metra users beginning June 1, 2015.
The electronic parking pay boxes will accept coins, bills, and credit/debit cards and will issue a receipt at the time of payment. No change or refunds will be given. The pay boxes are clearly marked with simple instructions and Village of Lombard staff ...Read on...
Posted on: May 8, 2015
The Village of Lombard has launched a new Code and Permit E-Newsletter for professionals in the building industry. The e-newsletter provides useful and timely information on news and events regarding Lombard’s Community Development Department.
Professional builders, contractors and architects are encouraged to sign up to receive periodic e-newsletter updates to find out about new codes affecting the building industry, open house and networking events, expiring registrations, State regulations, ...Read on...
Posted on: April 30, 2015
As the construction season is upon us, the Lombard Community Development Department encourages residents and businesses to:
• be wary of contractors soliciting business door-to-door or come to your home uninvited. This includes individuals informing you to make repairs immediately, making claims that they have extra materials from another job, or that you need to sign contrac...Read on...
Posted on: April 28, 2015
The Village of Lombard’s 2015 Concrete Rehabilitation Program project start date has been moved up and will begin ahead of schedule.
The intersection of East Taylor and LaLonde will close Wednesday, April 29 and is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday morning, May 5. Upon the reopening of East Taylor and LaLonde, the intersection of Harrison and LaLonde is scheduled to close Tuesday, May 5, ...Read on...
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Posted on: April 22, 2015
The Village of Lombard was recently named #7 on the Top 10 Best Chicago Suburbs for Young Professionals list from real estate website Movoto.com.
Over 100 locations were considered for this list, which was then broken down by key factors including percentage of residents with a bachelor’s degree, percentage of residents 22-29 years of age, unemployment rate, median earnings, percentage of residents...Read on...
Posted on: April 17, 2015
Sam’s Club, Hamilton Partners, Oakridge Realty, and the Village of Lombard jointly announce that Sam’s has reached a tentative agreement to proceed with the development of a new 135,000 square foot retail store at 611 E. Butterfield Road, Lombard.
“We are very excited about this proposed development and look forward to working with the Village”, stated Greg Winner of Hamilton Partners.
Village officials are pleased with an established and prominent national retailer selecting Lombard as well. ...Read on...
Posted on: April 3, 2015
To ensure that the Lombard Building Code meets the latest standards in construction technology and fire safety, the Lombard Village Board approved a series of building code amendments at its April 2 Village Board meeting, effective Monday, April 13, 2015.
The new provisions are the culmination of extensive review by the Village’s Community Development and Fire Departments over the past nine months. The intent of the amendments is to ensure that the adopted Village regulations reflect trends in construction...Read on...