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Lombard Cycling Classic Returns to Downtown Lombard July 20

Temporary Road Closures Begin 6 a.m. Tuesday 


The Lombard Cycling Classic will take place in downtown Lombard, on Tuesday, July 20, from 10 a.m. – 8:15 p.m., with road closures beginning at 6 a.m. This family friendly event is part of a 10-day nationally-renowned bicycling event series, The Intelligentsia Cup Chicago, which runs from July 16 – 25 at various locations in the Chicago area. The event is hosted by the DuPage County Convention and Visitors Bureau, includes several hundred professional and amateur road cyclists competing in races throughout the day on a designated course through downtown Lombard, and will bring national attention to the Lilac Village. 

Visitor Parking 
Visitors may find parking in the Parkside Metra Commuter Lot south of the train tracks, and on-street parking in the surrounding area. The Hammerschmidt Lot is the designated location for bicyclists and volunteers. 

Detour Information 
Detours will be in place at approximately 6 a.m. St. Charles Road will be closed from Elizabeth through Main Street, including the intersection of Main Street & St. Charles Rd. No vehicles will be able to access or cross the race route and commuters are reminded to plan ahead for traffic delays. East and westbound St. Charles Road traffic will be detoured north to Grove Street. North and southbound Main Street traffic will be detoured east to Grace Street. The last race ends at 8:15 p.m. and road closures will be in place until the race route has been cleared by public safety personnel. 

The train track crossings at Elizabeth Street and the Main Street underpass will be closed. In order to cross the train tracks, motorists must use Crescent Blvd. or Grace Street.

Kids and Family Race

The Kids & Family Community Ride is at 6:15 p.m. Pre-register your family to be entered to win a family pass to Brookfield Zoo at bit.ly/familybikerace. Participants are required to bring their own bicycles, wear helmets, and meet at the registration tent no later than 6 p.m. to check in and sign waivers.


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Village Seeking Applications for Qualified Resident Volunteers to Serve on Committees


The Village of Lombard is actively seeking applications from qualified Lombard residents, who are interested in serving on a volunteer board, committee or commission.

Committee vacancies which the Village is actively seeking to fill include: 

(3) Community Promotions & Tourism Committee
(2) Community Relations Committee
(1) Public Safety & Transportation 
(1) Public Works & Environmental Concerns Committee 
(1) Board of Local Improvements
(1) Plan Commission 
(2) Zoning Board of Appeals 

Learn more about each of the above committees at villageoflombard.org/committees. If you are interested in serving, please fill out and submit an application form.  If you have previously submitted an application, have an application on file, and wish to be considered for any of the current vacancies above, please submit a new application.


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Cruise Nights: HiFi Superstar July 17 


Lombard’s Cruise Nights and Summer Concerts, brought to you by The 450 Elevated Apartment Living, are back! Join us in downtown Lombard, this Saturday night for a concert from HiFi Superstar,  6 – 9 p.m. on S. Park Ave., and guests may set up chairs at 5 p.m.

More information and maps available at villageoflombard.org/cruisenights.


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The Village of Lombard is Hiring


The Village of Lombard is seeking qualified candidates to fill several positions including: 

  • Communications & Marketing Coordinator
  • Business Administrator/Deputy Village Clerk 
  • Civil Engineering Technician
  • Lateral Police Officer

Visit villageoflombard.org/jobs for more information. 


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Sign Up for Development News: Lilac Station and Helen Plum Library


Residents interested in receiving construction alerts and updates regarding the new Lilac Station development in downtown Lombard at 101 S. Main Street can sign up to receive e-mail updates at villageoflombard.org/lilacstationnews.

The Village will be sharing updates regarding the new Helen Plum Library project at 411 S. Main Street, pertaining to construction impacts and the permitting process. Sign up at villageoflombard.org/libraryconstructionnews. While the Village will be sharing updates and information about construction, the Village of Lombard and the Helen Plum Library are separate entities and the best resource for information related to library’s development project is the Helen Plum Library.



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Upcoming Events 


  • Events at the Lombard Historical Society 

  • Cruise Nights in Downtown Lombard 
    Saturday Nights, July 10th - Sept. 4th 
    6-10 p.m., with music 6-9 p.m.

  • Intelligentsia Bicycle Tournament: Lombard Cycling Classic: Hosted by Discover DuPage 
    Tuesday, July 20, 10 a.m. - 8:15 p.m. 
    Family Bike Race 6:15 p.m. 
    (St. Charles Rd. Closed Elizabeth to Main beginning 6 a.m.) 
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