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Lombard Police Remind Motorists to ‘Click It or Ticket’

As summer kicks off and travel increases, the Lombard Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to remind motorists to Click It or Ticket. The seat-belt enforcement campaign will take place May 13 – 31, 2022,...

National Police Week: May 11 - 17

Communities across the United States recognize National Police Week, to honor and remember those law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the family members, friends and fellow officers they left behind. Lombard Officers who we...

National Economic Development Week: May 9 - 13

Economic development is a process that influences the growth and restructuring of an economy to enhance the economic well-being of a community. In the broadest sense, economic development encompasses policies and programs that focus on improving the busin...

2022 Lilac Parade Returns to Lombard on May 15

The 2022 Lilac Parade is returning to Lombard this Sunday, May 15, 2022. The parade will begin at Glenbard East High School, 1014 S. Main St, and head north towards Maple St. at 1:30 p.m. In order to help ensure a safe and orderly event, Lombard Police Ch...

Lombard Police Announce Distracted Driving Enforcement Results

The Lombard Police Department announced it issued 250 (cellphone) handsfree law violations during the April distracted driving enforcement period. 

In addition, the Lombard Police Department issued the following:  

• 138 Sp...

Fire Department Responds to Garage Fire

On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 4:12 p.m., the Lombard Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire on the 100 block of South Lombard Avenue in Lombard. Dispatch received several 911 calls about a garage on fire. The first Lombard Fire Department...

Property Tax Information

As a reminder, property tax bills for DuPage County property owners are in the mail this week. Please note, that the Village of Lombard receives less than 8% of the total tax bill, meaning that less than $0.08 of every dollar paid in property taxes will g...

Lombard Recognized as Tree City USA for 32nd Consecutive Year

The Village of Lombard is pleased to announce that it has been recognized as a 2021 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, for its dedication to urban forestry. The Village has been recognized as a Tree City USA for 32 consecutive years. 

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Glenbard East High School Student Charged with Alleged Threat Against School

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Roy Newton announced today that a sixteen-year-old male Glenbard East High School student has been charged with allegedly placing a drawing addressed to a teacher in the...

Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series Returns to Downtown Lombard

The Village of Lombard is pleased to announce the popular Cruise Nights and Summer Concert Series is returning to downtown Lombard for its 23rd season, beginning June 18, 2022. 

These free and family-friendly summer events are scheduled to take pl...

“There’s No Place Like Lombard” Photo Contest

The Village of Lombard is hosting its Annual Lilac Time Photo Contest from May 1 to May 29, 2022. This year’s contest encourages photographers to submit their photos of people, children and pets enjoying their favorite Lombard locations during L...

Catalytic Converter Theft and Prevention

CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFT 

With catalytic converter thefts on the rise across the country, the Lombard Police Department urges residents to take steps to protect their vehicles and remain alert.

A catalytic converter is part of a vehicle’...

Public Works to Conduct Spring Hydrant Maintenance

Lombard Public Works will begin its annual hydrant maintenance program on over 900 hydrants beginning Monday, April 25, 2022. Crews will conduct maintenance work in the late afternoon/early evening hours over a three-week period and will not cause any dis...

Spring Maintenance Reminders to Keep Your Property Up to Village Code

Winter can be hard on your home, so spring is the perfect time to perform maintenance and avoid local violations. While spring cleaning this year, please consider these reminders:

 Tall Grass & Weeds 

• All premises shall be maintained f...

Lombard Receives 2021 Water Saver Award and Water Ambassador Gold Award

The Village of Lombard was recently recognized by the Illinois Section American Water Works Association (ISAWWA) with the Water Saver Award for its excellence as an ambassador for professional water works advocacy and for making significant contributions ...

Medical Sharps Disposal Now Available

To help community residents safely dispose of their syringes and other medical-use needles, also known as “sharps”, the Village of Lombard has installed a sharps drop box in the lobby of Lombard Village Hall (255 E. Wilson Ave). Reside...

Lombard Yard Waste Collection and Solid Waste Fees in April

Waste Management’s yard waste collection program in Lombard runs from the first full week in April through the second full week in December. In addition, trash collection fees will be adjusted by 5 percent, which is the maximum allowed by the So...

2022 Controlled Burns

Beginning the week of March 28, 2022, the Village of Lombard’s Public Works Department, in conjunction with Bedrock Earthscapes, LLC of Wheaton, will be performing controlled (prescribed) burns to help promote healthy native vegetation at the fo...

Fire Department Offers a Residential HomeBox Program for Residents

When the Lombard Fire Department arrives at the home of a senior in need of medical assistance, precious time is often lost trying to get inside the home to help. The Lombard Fire Department wants residents, especially seniors or those with limited mobili...

Backyard Chicken Permits Now Available

On March 3, 2022, the Village Board approved an ordinance that allows residents to keep chickens (hens) in the rear yards of their single-family home, with a permit issued by the Village.

Prevent Thefts With the 9 p.m. Routine

To help deter thefts, the Lombard Police Department is reminding residents to remove valuables from their vehicles, lock their cars and homes, and turn on exterior lights as part of their 9 p.m. routine every night. 

Car burglaries have been on th...