Halloween Reminders and Safety Tips

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. on October 31.

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 print at home and place in their windows or visible areas for trick-or-treaters to identify whether their home is participating. Please note, the Village will not provide printed copies of the signs. Additionally, participating homes may turn ON their front porch/outdoor lights, and homes not participating may keep their porch/outdoor lights OFF.

Safety Tips to Keep Your Children Safe

Always accompany your children when trick-or-treating. If your child will be trick-or-treating without you, plan a familiar route and set a curfew.
Teach children to look both ways before crossing the street, and to use traffic signals and crosswalks. Review additional safety rules, including staying with the group, walking only on the sidewalk, approaching only clearly lit homes, and never going inside a home or car for a treat.
Check your children's candy before they eat it. Discard anything that's not sealed, has torn packaging, or looks questionable. If you have young children, weed out gum, peanuts, hard candies, and other choking hazards. If your child has food allergies, check candy labels carefully. When in doubt, throw it out!
ALWAYS be aware of your surroundings. Report any dangerous or suspicious activities to Lombard Police.

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over this Halloween

The Lombard Police Department reminds 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.

Lombard Police have extra enforcements on the road through November 1st, cracking down on drunk and impaired drivers. Motorists are reminded about the importance of planning ahead for a sober ride home and for keeping an eye out for little goblins walking along roads after dark.

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Fire Department Donates to the Bhorade Cancer Center

On Thursday, October 28, the Lombard Fire Department delivered a charitable contribution of $4,218 to the Bhorade Cancer Center. This is the Department's largest donation to the Cancer Center to date and brings their donation total to $20,950.

This contribution was made possible by their 8th Annual Pink T-Shirt Fundraiser, which helps raise awareness for breast cancer and supports the Cancer Center team at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital.

Thank you to all who supported this great cause!

Pictured from left to right: Bob Hopper – Pink T-Shirt Fundraiser Coordinator and Lombard Firefighter/Paramedic, Kevin Wnek – Lombard Firefighter/Paramedic, Nina Poulaki – Manager of Bhorade Cancer Center, Abryanna Ward – Oncology Patient Navigator, and Meg Malgieri – Oncology Nurse Navigator.

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Pumpkin Smash Event on Nov. 6

Join this one-day event to properly dispose of your Halloween pumpkins while having a little family fun. The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 6 from 9 am to 12 pm at Lombard Commons Park - 433 E St Charles Rd.

During the event, you will have the option to either drive-thru and drop off your pumpkin or park and chuck it into a dumpster. Smash events like this help keep pumpkins out of landfills and reduce the amount of harmful greenhouse gasses being released into the environment. Learn more.

Lombard Hosts Veterans Day Blood Drive on Nov. 10

The Village of Lombard is hosting its annual fall blood drive on Wednesday, Nov. 10 in honor of Veterans Day. This event also recognizes the former Village President Bill Mueller, who passed away in 2012. Residents are encouraged to donate blood in honor of Mueller’s dedication to Lombard’s veterans.

The blood drive will take place from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at the lower level of Yorktown Center outside of Von Maur, and at First Church of Lombard, 220 S. Main St., from 1:30 – 7:00 p.m. All donors will receive a $15 e-gift card that can be used at a variety of stores.

For more information, visit www.villageoflombard.org/blooddrives.

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Seasonal Fall Reminders

Fall weather is here, and the Village is sharing seasonal reminders for you!

Find information about the Village's free leaf collection program, fall events, safety tips, and more at www.villageoflombard.org/fall.

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DuPage County's Division of Transportation Seeks Feedback on the DuPage County Trails

DuPage County is crisscrossed by regional trails that span multiple jurisdictions like Lombard. The DuPage County Division of Transportation (DuDOT) is seeking feedback on a detailed plan for the County’s regional trail network. The Plan aims to make trails safer, more accessible, and easier to navigate.

How do you use the trails? What are the barriers to accessing the trails? Take the survey and learn more at www.dupagetrailsplan.com.