Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over This Holiday Season

Lombard Police have extra enforcements on the road, cracking down on impaired driving during the winter holidays. Make sure to always drive sober, and insist your friends and family do the same.

• Before you head to the party, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation or a ride-sharing service to get home safely.
• If you see an impaired driver on the road, pull over and call 911. 
• Have a friend who is about to drive impaired? Take their keys and help them get home safely.
• Always buckle up!

Holiday Recycling Reminders from Public Works

Prevent Thefts With the #9PM Routine

To help deter thefts, the Lombard Police Department is reminding residents to remove valuables from their vehicles, lock their cars and homes, and turn on exterior lights as part of their 9 p.m. routine every night. 

To help minimize the risk of theft associated with automobile break-ins: 

• Do not leave valuables such as cell phones, wallets, purses, cash or change, laptops, cameras, etc., in your car.
• Ensure that windows have been rolled all the way up and that your sunroof is securely closed.
• Always lock your car doors and never leave your keys in your vehicle.
• Be sure to conceal any garage door openers, as these devices allow entrance into your home and can lead to home break-ins.
• Do not leave items out including personal information such as checks, bank statements or tax information
• Avoid moving important items to your trunk while in public view.
• Turn on exterior lighting including porch, garage and driveway lights.
  
  

New Equipment Assists Lombard Fire Department in Saving Lives

On December 12, 2021, the Lombard Fire Department received a call regarding a 54-year-old male resident in cardiac arrest. With assistance from the dispatcher, the caller began CPR while crews were dispatched to the home. Firefighters/Paramedics arrived within 2 minutes of receiving the call and took over life-saving efforts.

The patient was given CPR with the Fire Department’s newly acquired AutoPulse® Resuscitation System, an automated and portable CPR device, which provides high-quality, uninterrupted CPR for patients experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. As part of additional life-saving efforts, paramedics administered medications, used an automated external defibrillator (AED) and provided airway management to the patient. The patient regained a heartbeat following two cycles of CPR and defibrillation. As a result of these efforts, the patient was transported to the hospital breathing and with a pulse. A short four days after experiencing cardiac arrest, the patient was discharged from the hospital—just in time for the holidays.  

Lombard Police Department Accepting Applications

Are you or someone you know interested in becoming a Lombard Police Officer? The Lombard Police Department is now accepting applications for entry-level and lateral police officer positions.

Apply online at https://applytoserve.com/Application.aspx?ID=416. The application deadline is January 17, 2022. 

COVID-19 Update from DuPage County Health Department 

COVID-19 activity remains at very high levels in DuPage County and continues to rise with over 642 new cases being reported on average each day and 233 individuals hospitalized in the six hospitals in the county today. The 7-day rolling average of new cases reported each day and the number of hospitalizations has approximately doubled since Thanksgiving. Vaccination is crucial to protect yourself from serious illness or death, to reduce transmission of COVID-19, and to prevent the emergence of new variants. 

“As hospitalizations related to COVID-19 remain at a high level here in DuPage County, we are concerned about the next few weeks as COVID-19 cases continue to rise,” said Karen Ayala, DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) Executive Director. “We have the tools to stop the spread of these highly contagious variants. We’re encouraging everyone to use these tools including vaccinations, and booster shots, wearing a high-quality mask consistently when indoors around those you don’t live with, getting tested when you have symptoms or before you gather indoors with others, and increasing the flow of fresh air in indoor spaces to keep virus particles from accumulating inside are essential. Each of these tools provides an extra layer of protection.”

2021 DuPage Rental Payment Program

DuPage County residents who are behind on their rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic may apply for help through a program the County is offering in collaboration with the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Eligible renters may be eligible for up to $25,000 and 18 months of emergency rental payments. 

The 2021 Illinois Rental Payment Program will close on January 9, 2022. Renters and landlords should visit, illinoishousinghelp.org, for more information and to complete the application. 

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