Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over: Super Bowl 2021 Campaign

Lombard Police will have extra enforcements on the road Super Bowl weekend, Feb. 5th - 8th, cracking down on drunk and impaired drivers. If your Super Bowl plans involve alcohol or cannabis, make the right play and pass your keys to a sober driver.

Extreme Cold Safety Reminders 

The National Weather Service forecast calls for snow accumulation and extreme cold for the weekend, with bitterly cold wind chills possibly bottoming out at 15 to 25 below zero early Sunday. Residents are reminded of the below safety tips to help keep safe during extremely cold temperatures. 

Tips to Help Avoid Frozen Pipes and What to Do If Your Pipes Freeze

Extreme cold can cause pipes to crack and burst. To avoid this expensive and damaging situation, Public Works reminds residents of the following tips:

• Leave water trickling.
• Open cabinets in order to expose water pipes to warm air, and to eliminate sources of cold air.
• If you experience frozen pipes, shut off the water immediately.
• Do not attempt to thaw frozen pipes unless the water is shut off. Freezing can often cause unseen cracks in pipes or joints.
• Avoid the use of kerosene heaters or open flames.

Extreme Cold and Water Main Breaks

Water main breaks are possible as the ground freezes and thaws in response to extreme temperatures. The Village of Lombard's Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance and repair for approximately 195 miles of underground water mains. While most of these water mains do not freeze, when temperatures are well below twenty degrees outside, soil may contract and shift when it freezes, causing pipes to move and increasing the likelihood of a water main break and subsequent repair. Learn more on the Village’s website. 

Support Local Restaurants and Businesses

Region 8, including Lombard, has moved to Phase 4 of the State of Illinois Restore Illinois Plan, which includes decreased restrictions on indoor dining. Residents are strongly encouraged to choose to dine and shop locally whenever possible. It is our hope that residents will recognize the importance of supporting local businesses at this important time. 

Customers should expect to comply with social distance and should continue to wear masks in situations when a minimum of 6’ of social distance cannot be maintained.

Sign up for Waste Management Alerts

In times of extreme weather or equipment breakdowns, Waste Management service may be disrupted. While the Village will share information received from Waste Management, it is recommended that Waste Management customers sign up using their Customer ID (on their Waste Management bill) to receive alerts, including service disruptions notifications, through their account on the Waste Management website.

COVID-19 Reminders and Safety

DuPage County Health Department Dashboard
The DuPage County Health Department COVID-19 dashboard, shows the number of lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in each municipality. As of February 4th, there have been a total of 3,597 lab confirmed cases in Lombard. 

Help Slow the Spread and Keep Moving in the Right Direction
Residents are urged to follow safety protocols set forth by the CDC to help slow the spread of COVID-19, and to help Region 8 move in the right direction. Help support your local businesses by acting responsibly. 

Below are safety reminders that can help slow the spread of illness. 

• Maintain a minimum of 6 feet of social distance.
• Wear a face mask when in public. 
• Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds.
• Clean and sanitize commonly used surfaces.
• Quarantine for 14 days if returning from a COVID-19 hotspot. 
• Avoid group gatherings.
• Stay home when you are sick or experiencing symptoms of respiratory illness with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. 
• Get tested: DuPage County Testing Site  
• Avoid contact with others that are sick or experiencing COVID-19 like symptoms.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.