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Veterans Day Ceremony and Blood Drive

Lombard Veterans Day Ceremony
All are invited to honor our military veterans by attending the 2021 Veterans Day Ceremony at the Sunken Garden in Lombard Common Park on Thursday, November 11, 2021. The ceremony will begin at 11:00 a.m.

Fall Blood Drive: Honoring Veterans and Memory of Village President Bill Mueller
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.

The blood drive will take place from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., in the mobile coach parked on 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.

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Fire Department Acquires New Engine and Ambulance

The Village of Lombard has purchased a new fire engine and ambulance that supports the Fire Department’s commitment to providing community members with the highest level of service.

The new 2021 Pierce Enforcer Pumper Fire Engine was placed in service at Fire Station 44, 2020 S. Highland Ave., on Oct. 30, 2021. The 2021 Horton Ambulance will be placed in service at Fire Station 45, 50 E. St. Charles Rd on Nov. 5, 2021. The Fire Department’s engine and ambulance committees made design changes to each of these vehicles that better suit the operational needs of the fire department.

“Our department welcomes these new vehicles that will enable our firefighter/paramedics to provide the best fire and emergency services for our community,” said Fire Chief Rick Sander. “We are extremely grateful for the continued support of our Village President, Board of Trustees, and residents.”

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Time to Change your Clocks and Smoke Alarm Batteries

The Lombard Fire Department reminds residents to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when they set the clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 7, 2021.

According to the National Fire Protection Association, roughly three out of five fire deaths happened in homes with no smoke alarms or smoke alarms that were not working. Help keep your home and loved ones safe, make sure all smoke alarms have working batteries. Learn more.

Lombard's Free Leaf Collection Program is Underway

The Village's free fall leaf pick-up program began this week and will run through Friday, Dec. 10. During this time, residential property owners may place an unlimited amount of paper bags filled with only leaves at their curb for free pick up on their regular collection day.

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.

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Pumpkin Smash this Saturday

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.

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The 2021 Fire Department Toy Drive Begins

Help make the season a little brighter for a local family by donating a new, unwrapped toy to the Fire Department Toy Drive. The Fire Department will be collecting donations from Nov. 1 to Dec. 10 at both Fire Stations, Village Hall, the Park District buildings, and other locations throughout town.

Construction Updates

St. Charles Rd. and Grace St. Railroad Crossing
The railroad crossing at St. Charles Road and Grace Street will be closed for traffic signal equipment replacement on Wednesday, November 10th. Allow for extra time as a one-day detour to Main St. will be in place.

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Pay Tribute to a Veteran with a Gratitude Post

Residents wishing to pay tribute to a Veteran in their life may now do so through the DuPage County Veteran Portal. Visit www.dupageco.org/veteran to create an Honor Post, where you can add a photo and a written tribute, to honor a friend or relative that has served our country.