Lombard Police Announce Speeding and Distracted Driving Enforcement

As millions of travelers hit the road for summer vacations, the Lombard Police Department is joining the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police to urge motorists to stop speeding and keep their eyes on the roadto help ensure everyone reaches their destinations safely. 

“Over the past few years, we have seen an increase in careless and risky driving. No matter how safe of a driver you think you may be, speeding is dangerous,” said Sergeant Tom Balsitis. “Speed limits aren’t a suggestion – they’re the law.” 

Lombard Police will issue tickets to speeding drivers and increase patrols from July 6 to July 23, including Speed Awareness Day on July 26. A targeted Distracted Driving enforcement campaign will also be conducted from July 27 to August 18.

A Pop of Generosity: Warhol-inspired Canned Food Drive 

The Village of Lombard, in collaboration with the Lombard Park District, Helen Plum Library and Lombard Historical Society, is pleased to announce a canned food drive with a Warhol-inspired twist to benefit the Outreach House Food Pantry in Lombard. 

These specially designed collection cans featuring a Lombard Campbell Soup label will be available at multiple locations across Lombard through September 10, 2023, offering residents and visitors a convenient way to contribute to this cause. 

Participating locations include: 

• Lombard Village Hall - 255 E Wilson Ave 
• Fire Station 45 - 50 E St. Charles Rd 
• Lombard Historical Society - 23 W Maple St 
• Sunset Knoll Recreation Center - 820 Finley Rd
• Helen Plum Library - 411 S Main St 

To view a comprehensive list of the most needed donation items, please visit the Outreach House webpage. 

Lombard Cycling Returns to Downtown Lombard on July 25

The Lombard Cycling Classic will take place in downtown Lombard on Tuesday, July 25, with road closures from 5:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. Residents and visitors are invited to witness these thrilling, high-speed bicycle races while also visiting and enjoying our downtown businesses and restaurants. 

This family-friendly event is part of a 10-day nationally-renowned bicycling event series, the Intelligentsia Cup Chicago, which runs from July 21– 30 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.