2021 Senior of the Year Recipients

The Village of Lombard is pleased to announce the 2021 Senior Man of the Year George “Ed” Seagraves and the 2021 Senior Woman of the Year Patti Comfort. These Lombard residents have gone above and beyond to give back to our community and are being recognized for their local contributions and volunteerism.

The Village of Lombard Services for Seniors Event was attended by more than 150 seniors and offered flu shots, massages, COVID-19 boosters, blood pressure screenings, and other critical services. At the event, the two Seniors of the Year and four nominees were recognized with their awards and certificates. Nominees for Senior of the Year included Audrey Schuurmann, Don Comfort, Frank Partipilo, and Steve Watson.

If you missed Lombard’s Services for Seniors event on Oct. 6, you have not completely missed out. There are still promotional bags available for pick-up at Village Hall which contain information and giveaways provided by various vendors, while supplies last. Please note, Village Hall walk-in hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Halloween 2021

For those making plans to participate in Halloween activities this year, the Village of Lombard’s recommended trick-or-treating hours will be from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Understanding that not everyone may feel comfortable or be available for trick-or-treating, the Village has designed green and red signs for residents to place in their windows or visible areas for trick-or-treaters to identify whether their home is participating. Additionally, participating homes should turn ON their front porch/outdoor lights, and homes not participating may keep their porch/outdoor lights OFF.

Trick-or-treaters are asked to please take note of the green and red signs posted throughout the Village. Please be respectful of others and their decisions to participate or not participate in trick-or-treating this year. Families participating in trick-or-treating activities are encouraged to maintain a safe distance from other trick-or-treating groups and to wait to approach a house until the previous group has left.

For additional information and safety tips, visit www.villageoflombard.org/halloween.  

Free Leaf Collection Begins Nov. 1

Lombard’s annual six-week free leaf pick-up for residents will begin Monday, Nov. 1, and end Friday, Dec. 10. During this time, residential property owners may place an unlimited amount of paper bags containing only leaves curbside on their normal Waste Management collection day without the need for stickers.

Although the free pick-up ends Dec. 10, the general Yard Waste Program ends Dec. 17. If bags of leaves are put out after Dec.10, they will require a yard waste sticker.  

For additional fall reminders, visit www.villageoflombard.org/fall. 

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over this Halloween

The Lombard Police Department is reminding drivers of the dangers of impaired driving, particularly on Halloween when little ghouls and goblins are out in neighborhoods and on busy streets after dark.

If you plan to be out celebrating, keep these fearsome warnings in mind: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. Drive High Get a DUI. Beginning October 16 to November 1, Lombard Police will have increased enforcement on the road to crackdown on drunk and impaired drivers. Learn more. 

Lombard's Drug Take Back Day

The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is a biannual event hosted nationwide to provide the public with a free and convenient opportunity for the disposal of unwanted, unused, and expired medications from households. The event is hosted by the DEA in partnership with local law enforcement agencies all across the United States.

The Lombard Police Department will be a collection site for the DEA's National Rx Take Back Event on Saturday, October 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the event, both prescription and over-the-counter medications will be accepted. However, sharps, needles, and illicit drugs will not be accepted. Learn more. 

Main St. Lane Reductions Continue for Helen Plum Library Project

Lane reductions are in place on Main St. from W. Washington Blvd. to E. Hickory St. as work on the Helen Plum Library construction project continues. Two-way traffic will be continuously maintained through the end of the lane reductions, tentatively Oct. 20. Motorists are advised to plan ahead, drive slowly, and watch for workers on the road. For more information on the Helen Plum Construction project, visit Helen Plum Library Development.

Health Department Opens Mass Vaccination Clinic for Boosters

The DuPage County Health Department reopened its Community Vaccination Clinic (CVC) on October 13, 2021, at the DuPage County Complex in Wheaton to administer COVID-19 booster shots to those eligible.

COVID-19 Vaccine booster shots are available for the following Pfizer vaccine recipients who completed their initial series at least 6 months ago and are:

• 65 years and older
• Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings
• Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions
• Age 18+ who work in high-risk settings
• Age 18+ who live in high-risk settings

COVID-19 vaccines are by appointment only and advanced registration is required. For more information, visit www.dupagehealth.org/covid19vaccineclinic.