Participate in Lombard’s 33rd Annual Citizen’s Police Academy

The Lombard Police Department invites citizens living or working in Lombard to participate in its 33rd Annual Citizen’s Police Academy, beginning September 13, 2023. The program is led by Lombard police officers and designed to provide participants an understanding of how the police department operates, modern police procedures and an inside look at the challenges officers face when serving the community. 

The Citizen’s Police Academy is a free, 10-week program held on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Lombard Village Hall, located at 255 E. Wilson Ave, along with nearby locations. The program will begin on September 13 and run through November 15, 2023.

To be eligible, individuals must be at least 18 years old and live or work in Lombard. The class size will be limited to 20 participants, and applications are due by August 28, 2023. 

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

Extreme Heat Safety

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for our area through 9 pm on Friday, July 28th, with a heat index of 100 to 110 degrees expected in the afternoon.

Stay safe by drinking plenty of fluids, staying in air-conditioning and out of the sun, and checking up on relatives and neighbors. NEVER leave children or pets in an unattended in vehicle, even for a short time. 

Refer to these additional heat safety tips to ensure you and your loved ones stay safe during these hot temperatures. 

For a list of cooling centers in the Lombard area, visit the 211 DuPage Resources webpage. 

Cruise Nights & Summer Concerts Saturday, July 29th

Join us in downtown Lombard this Saturday, July 29th, for Cruise Nights and Summer Concerts from 6-10 p.m.! Enjoy live music from Second Hand Soul Band and fun for the whole family!

Kids are invited to stop by Kids' Corner, sponsored by Kelly Stetler Real Estate | Compass, to witness as ordinary balloons are transformed into extraordinary works of art from 6 pm to 8 pm! 

In the event of inclement weather, updates and weather-related delays or cancellations will be shared on the Village Facebook , Twitter and Instagram pages.

DuPage County Seeking Input on New Strategic Plan

DuPage County is creating a new strategic plan and would like to hear from residents on their priorities through 2029. 

The strategic plan will serve as a blueprint for the next five years, shaping the County’s mission, vision, and financial planning.

To learn more about the strategic planning process, fill out a survey identifying your priorities, and provide input on the plan visit the County's Social Pinpoint page. The information collected through this site will be used to create a long-term vision, strategic priorities, goals and objectives and performance metrics to define the County’s direction and measure progress.

Report Street Light Outages and Other Concerns with SeeClickFix  

Help keep our Village safe and beautiful; use SeeClickFix to report issues you come across. With over 500 reports submitted, SeeClickFix is already making a significant impact in Lombard! SeeClickFix is an easy way to report non-emergency issues 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Use SeeClick Fix to report concerns such as street light outages, potholes, graffiti, sidewalk trip hazards, storm drain issues, code violations, and more. Simply take a photo of the problem (or just enter a brief description), and Village staff will address the issue. You will get an update via email on what is being done to resolve your reported concern.