Lilac Time 2022 Begins 

Lilac Time (April 29 - May 15) is almost here, and there are many special events for everyone to enjoy. This Sunday, May 1st, join the Lombard Junior Women's Club in Lilacia Park at 1 p.m. for the Lilac Queen Coronation. Followed by a Dancing Queen (ABBA tribute band) concert, hosted by Lombard Park District, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.in Lilacia Park. 

The Lilac Time Art & Craft Fair in Downtown Lombard, hosted by the Lombard Chamber of Commerce, will also be held on Sunday, May 1^st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.!
Note: West St. Charles Rd will be closed between Main St and Elizabeth Ave from 4:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the fair.  A detour to Elizabeth St, Grove St, and Main St will be in place. 

For a full list of Lilac Time events, visit www.lombardlilactime.com.

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. 

Lombard also received its 25th Arbor Day Foundation's Growth Award, which recognizes major milestones and annual activities that combine to build a sustainable community forestry program. This inaugural award was given to municipalities based on forestry funding/staff/training; measuring tree inventory; urban planning; planting/protecting parkway trees; and community involvement.

Butterfield Corridor Plan Project Survey 

The Village of Lombard, along with Downers Grove, Oak Brook and DuPage County, is working with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) on a collaborative effort to shape the future of the Butterfield Road corridor.

To develop a vision for the corridor, we need your input! Visit the Butterfield Road Corridor Plan page to learn more and share your ideas.

Drug Take-Back Event this Saturday at Lombard Police Station

Join the “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 Lilac Time. 

$100, $50, and $25 gift cards will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners! Submissions must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. on May 29th via email, in-person, or on social media with the hashtag #VOLLilacTimePhotoContest.

Assistance Program for Illinois 
Homeowners Impacted by COVID-19

Illinois homeowners who have fallen behind on payments due to the pandemic can now get support from a new homeowner assistance program provided by the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). IHDA is offering the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) and the program offers up to $30,000 in assistance to approved applicants.

Applications for the Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund (ILHAF) will be accepted through Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

Employment Opportunities 

The Village of Lombard is now accepting applications for the following positions:

• Building Inspector (Full-time)
• Civil Engineering Technician (Full-time)
• Community Development Intern - Architecture Intern
• EMA Coordinator (Part-time)
• Facilities Technician (Part-time)

Learn more about these opportunities and find out why the Village of Lombard might be the right career move for you at www.villageoflombard.org/jobs. 

Upcoming Events and Important Dates