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July 27, 2010

Village of Lombard Urging Residents With Flood Damage To Complete Flood Damage Questionnaire

The Village of Lombard is urging residents who experienced damage from the July 23-24 storm to complete a questionnaire that may enable residents and the Village to receive federal funding.

The questionnaire may be found online on the front page of the Village website, www.villageoflombard.org or may be picked up in person at Village Hall. Village officials are requesting the form be filled out as soon as ...

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July 26, 2010

Lombard Police Department Conducts Summer Safety Blitz

The Lombard Police Department will be conducting seat belt enforcement zones from August 1 through September 5.

The seat belt enforcement zones are being conducted as part of the Illinois Department of Transportation seat belt and DUI enforcement grant that the Lombard Police Department received.
According to the National Highway ...

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July 25, 2010

Village of Lombard Storm Update 3

According to information provided by National Weather Service, this weekend’s storm dumped 5-10 inches of water in a 12 hour time period throughout the area, with Lombard’s total rainfall topping at right around seven inches.

All Village sewers and pumps were functioning but with more than seven inches of rain, it took time for water levels to recede.
Many homes in the Village experienced severe flooding. A large number of intersections were ...

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July 24, 2010

Village of Lombard Storm Update 2

Lombard residents who have had flooding in their basements may put out damaged items on the parkway for pick-up by Waste Management.

Currently, five purple refuse stickers are available at Village Hall for each Lombard address that experienced flooding. Refuse stickers may be picked up at the front desk of Village Hall.

July 24, 2010

Village of Lombard Storm Update 1

The Village of Lombard offers the following information in relation to the storms of July 23-24:

• Any residents with an emergency (medical, fire, collapse) should call 9-1-1.
• All Village sewers and pumps are functioning but with more than seven inches of rain, it will take some time for water levels to recede.

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July 16, 2010

Lombard Resident With Chicago Blackhawks Tie Shares Stanley Cup With Home Town

The Village of Lombard is grateful for resident Clint Reif who is sharing his time with the Stanley Cup.

Reif is the Assistant Equipment Manager for the Chicago Blackhawks and as part of the team, he gets the Cup for a day.
Reif, who will be joined by Village President William Mueller, will host the Stanley Cup at Lombard’s ...

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July 13, 2010

Nominations Sought For Village of Lombard’s Fifth Annual “Senior of the Year”

Nominations are being sought for the Village of Lombard’s “Senior of the Year” award.

The award, in its fifth year, aims to celebrate the accomplishments of seniors in the community. Awards will be presented at the Village’s Senior Fair, to be held October 6.
The purpose of the award is to recognize ...

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July 12, 2010

Village of Lombard Cruise Nights Entertainment To Feature Great Music

The second half of Lombard Cruise Nights season will feature some great music to go along with the weekly car show sponsored by the Village each Saturday.

“We have some great music lined up for July and August,” said Joelyn Kott, Communications Coordinator for the Village and organizer of the cruise nights. “We are fortunate to be able to provide some bands, in addition to the...

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July 1, 2010

Lombard Public Works Department Apologetic Toward Businesses, Residents For Impact of Striking Worke

While completely out of the Village’s control, the Lombard Public Works Department is issuing an open apology to all businesses and residents affected by the stoppage in construction due to the Local 150 labor strike.

The strike, which may last for several weeks, is affecting most of the construction projects currently in progress throughout the Village. In anticipation of the strike, the Village’s Public Works Department had the contract...

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July 1, 2010

Donors Needed For Village of Lombard Summer Blood Drive July 14

The Village of Lombard’s third blood drive of the season will take place on July 14 at Village Hall.

. This summer’s blood drive is boasting to potential donors that “it’s ok to double dip!”
The double dipping refers to the fact that all blood donors will receive two coupons, one each for free ice cream from the Lombard ...

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June 24, 2010

Village of Lombard Fire Department Responds To 21 Storm-Related Calls, Including House Fire

Lombard Fire Department crews responded to 21 storm-related calls yesterday, including a house fire, apparently caused by a lightning strike.

A two-story house, located at 2167 S. Vista, was engulfed in flames on the second floor. Three people were home at the time of the fire but escaped the home without injury.
At approximately 5:45 p.m., neighboring

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June 24, 2010

Village of Lombard Fire Department To Hold Demonstrations at Taste of Lombard

The Village of Lombard Fire Department will be conducting brief public demonstrations during the upcoming “Taste of Lombard.”

All demonstrations will be held in front of the Fire Department’s First Aid Tent.
The schedule for the demonstrations is as follows:
• July1 – 6 p.m. Fire Gear demonstration
7:30 p.m. Fire/Home Safety demonstration...

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June 23, 2010

Village of Lombard Fire Department Urges Safety For July 4th

Independence Day festivities and professional fireworks displays are the traditional way to celebrate and enjoy the July 4th holiday.

Consumer fireworks often times play a large part in the celebrations with family and friends with the good intentions of providing entertainment and fun.The unfortunate side this activity is that fireworks can and do cause

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June 15, 2010

Lombard Community Blood Drive Set For July 14, Organizers Say “It’s OK To Double Dip!”

LOMBARD, Illinois— Double dipping isn’t generally allowed but for the summer Village blood drive, organizers are willing to make an exception.

The Village of Lombard, in cooperation with Heartland Blood Centers, will hold its next community blood drive on July 14 at the Village Hall Community Room from 1:30-7 p.m. All blood donors will receive coupons for free ice ...

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June 15, 2010

Lombard Village Hall To Be Closed July 5 In Observance of Independence Day

LOMBARD, Illinois— The Lombard Village Hall will be closed on Monday, July 5 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.

The Village Hall will reopen with its normal operating hours on Tuesday, July 6. Normal business hours for the Village Hall are: Monday: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday: closed.

June 15, 2010

Village of Lombard To Provide FREE Shuttle Buses For Taste of Lombard

LOMBARD, Illinois—The Village of Lombard will once again provide free shuttle bus transportation to and from specific locations to Madison Meadow Park, the location for the annual “Taste of Lombard.”

The shuttle buses will pick-up and drop-off from three locations: Madison School, Pleasant Lane School and Glenbard East High School. Pick-ups from these locations will all go directly to the Taste of Lombard at Madison

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June 11, 2010

Lombard’s Lilac Parade Schedule Announced on Lombard Channel, Streaming Video

LOMBARD, Illinois—Lilac parade-goers anxiously await the replay of the Lombard Lilac Parade each year and the schedule is now available.

The 2010 Lilac Parade is available for viewing on Comcast Channel 6 in Lombard or AT&T Channel 99 at the following days and times:
Sundays 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m.
Mondays 5 p.m.
Tuesdays 5 p.m.
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June 11, 2010

Lombard Village President To Recommend Interim District 2 Trustee To Village Board

LOMBARD, Illinois—Village President William Mueller will recommend Keith Giagnorio to the Lombard Village Board for approval to fill the remainder of the term of District 2 Trustee.

Mueller will present Giagnorio’s name to the Village Board at the June 17, 2010 Board of Trustees meeting.
If approved by the Village Board, Giagnorio will be sworn in at the June 17 meeting by Village Clerk, ...

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June 10, 2010

Lombard Village President Promotes "Bike To Work Week"

LOMBARD, Illinois—Lombard Village President William Mueller encourages Lombard residents to join Village employees in “Bike To Work Week.”

“Bike To Work Week,” which is celebrated throughout the Chicagoland area in conjunction with the Active Transportation Alliance, is an environmental move to encourage commuters to try an alternative form of ...

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June 8, 2010

Village of Lombard Fire Chief to Retire After 25 Years of Service

Village of Lombard Fire Chief George “Ed” Seagraves will be retiring as Fire Chief effective July 30, 2010 after 25 years of service.

“The Chief has made many valuable contributions to the community since being hired in 1985,” said Village Manager David Hulseberg. “He has served the residents of Lombard well during his tenure and has started many of the Read on...

June 8, 2010

Fire Chief George "Ed" Seagraves Retires

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May 27, 2010

Village of Lombard Fire Department Urges Residents To Check Coffee Maker for Recall

The Village of Lombard Fire Department is urging residents to check the make of their coffee pots as a recent recall has been announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC.) More...
May 17, 2010

Village of Lombard Upcoming Construction Projects

The Village of Lombard will be undergoing several construction projects this season. The following is a list of some of the projects and a brief description of what they entail... More...
May 13, 2010

12th Season of Lombard Cruise Nights to Begin June 5

Lombard’s twelfth season of downtown cruise nights will begin on June 5. New this year will be the overlapping of the French market into cruise nights so that attendees of cruise nights have the opportunity to attend the French market... More...
May 12, 2010

Village of Lombard Receives “Tree City USA” Recognition, Growth Award

The Village of Lombard was recently recognized as a Tree City USA community for its commitment to urban forestry for the 20th consecutive year. The Village also received a Tree City USA Growth... More...
May 7, 2010

Village of Lombard Urges Residents To Be Good Neighbors

LOMBARD, Illinois— Now that spring has seemingly finally arrived, the Village of Lombard’s Code Enforcement Division is urging everyone to “be good neighbors.” More...
April 28, 2010

Village of Lombard Fire Department Outlines Recreational Fire Guidelines

The Village of Lombard Fire Department would like to remind residents that outdoor recreational fires in approved containers are allowed within the Village. Approved appliances or containers are those devices manufactured for this purpose. More...
March 17, 2010

Lombard Yard Waste, Brush Pick Up To Resume April 5

The Village of Lombard’s yard waste program will resume the first full week of April, April 5–9. More...
March 1, 2010

Lombard Provides Information on the Olde Towne East - Phase 5 Construction Project

A public information meeting regarding the Olde Towne East - Phase 5 construction project will be held at the Lombard Village Hall on March 11 at 7:30p.m. More...
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December 16, 2009

Village of Lombard’s First Community Blood Drive of the New Year To Be Held January 13

January 13, 2010 will be the first community blood drive of the new year, sponsored by the Village of Lombard. More...


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