It's Back-to-School Season

It’s Back-to-School week – the Lombard Police Department reminds drivers to learn and obey the school bus laws, as well as the "flashing signal light system" that school bus drivers use to alert motorists of pending actions:

Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles.
Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate the bus has stopped and children are getting on or off. Motorists must stop their cars and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop-arm is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving before they can start driving again.
Even when lights aren’t flashing, watch for children, particularly in the morning or mid-afternoon, around school arrival and dismissal times. Be alert as you back out of a driveway, or drive through a neighborhood, school zone or bus stop.

Also, be advised that the speed limit in school zones is 20 MPH, (which includes Main Street). Please drive safely!

COVID-19 Update

With the continued high level of community transmission
in DuPage County and to ensure the safe return to school of children across the county, DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) once again urges residents to practice the preventive measures available to limit the spread of COVID-19 and help protect essential activities in the community. Anyone who is eligible for the vaccine and not yet fully vaccinated should visit www.vaccines.gov to find a vaccine provider.

Across the county, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to increase. Since last week, the 7-day rolling average of new cases reported in DuPage County increased three percent from 161 new cases per day to 166 new cases per day.

For trusted information on the COVID-19 pandemic, we encourage you to turn to these credible local, state and federal sources:

Village Seeking Nominees for Senior of the Year

The Village of Lombard is seeking nominations for its 16th Annual Senior of the Year Awards, which recognizes outstanding seniors who volunteer or go above and beyond to positively benefit the Lombard community.

Nominees must have an incorporated Lombard home mailing address and be 65 years of age or older. Nominations must include a brief statement, 50 words or less, on why the nominee should be considered, as well as a short biography of the nominee. Winners will be selected by the Village’s Community Relations Committee. Learn More.

Citizen Academies

The Lombard Police, Fire and Public Works Departments are now accepting registration for the fall classes of their citizen academies.

Public Works Citizens Academy - The Lombard Public Works Department is seeking residents to participate in its Public Works Citizens Academy (PWCA), this October. The free Academy is open to residents 18 and older offers hands-on training activities, tours of Village facilities, and presentations by Public Works staff. Lombard’s PWCA will be conducted on Monday evenings, 6 - 8:30 p.m., October 4 – 25. A reception to recognize participants will be held on Thursday, November 4.

Topics covered will include streets, electrical and forestry divisions as well as underground utilities. Participants will also see demonstrations, learn about Lombard’s utility systems, and tour the Glenbard Wastewater Authority.

For additional information or to register, visit the Village of Lombard’s website at www.villageoflombard.org/PWCA. Please contact Public Works at (630) 620-5740 or publicworks@villageoflombard.org with any questions.

Citizen Police Academy - The program provides a free opportunity for citizens to meet members of the Lombard Police force, while gaining a hands-on experience of police work. Classes will be taught by Lombard officers and cover topics including traffic stops, firearm training, search and seizure laws, defensive tactics training, police dog protocols and training, as well as other hands-on instruction. The free classes will take place Tuesday nights, 7 to 9:30 p.m., over a ten-week period, beginning September 7, 2021.

Citizen Fire Academy - The Lombard Fire Department invites Lombard citizens or people working in Lombard, aged 18 and older, to participate in its first Citizen’s Fire Academy, beginning September 8. The program will be limited to 10 participants and we will meet for 5 consecutive Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The academy provides an understanding of how the fire department responds to fire and medical emergencies and will provide participants with practical fire and life safety tips they can use at home.

More information on both programs here.

Cruise Nights - August 21

The Associates will be performing this Saturday, August 21 at Lombard's Cruise Nights, brought to you by The 450 Elevated Apartment Living. Enjoy free, family-friendly, live music and an amazing collection of classic & custom cars! Cruisers are reminded that parking is available after 4 p.m. More info at www.villageoflombard.org/cruisenights.