Practice these Back-to-School Safety Tips to Keep Students Safe

As students prepare to return to school, take the time to review some tips and reminders to help them have a safe school year. 

• Slow down in school zones. 
• Watch for children crossing streets and for directions from crossing guards. 
• Put your phone away. 
• Be extra vigilant on streets adjacent to schools, especially at the beginning and end of school days. 
• Watch for children darting out from between parked cars. 
• Put your phone away - state law bans the non-hands-free use of cell phones and texting while driving. 
• Drop off and pick up in designated areas. 
• Stop for buses loading or unloading students. 
• Watch for warning signs and signals. 

For more school safety tips, visit nhtsa.gov and nsc.org. 

Sign-up for Lombard Citizen Fire & Police Academies

Lombard Citizens Fire Academy

The Lombard Fire Department invites citizens living or working in Lombard to participate in its 3rd Annual Citizen’s Fire Academy, beginning September 13, 2023.

The Citizen’s Fire Academy is a free, five-week program held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Lombard Fire Station #45, 50 E St. Charles Rd. In addition to the weekday sessions, engaging hands-on practical exercises will be held on Saturday, October 7, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Fire Station 44, 2020 S. Highland Ave.

To be eligible, individuals must be at least 18 years old and live or work in Lombard. The class size will be limited to 10 participants, and applications are due by August 18, 2023. 

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

Lombard Citizens 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 academy will consist of classroom instruction, interactive discussions, and hands-on practical exercises focusing on various aspects of police work, including investigations, forensics, traffic stops, firearm training, specialty teams, critical incidents, and more. 

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 to ensure an intimate and interactive learning environment. Applications are due by August 28, 2023, and are available for printing on the Village’s website at www.villageoflombard.org/cpa.   

Lombard Police Department Accepting Applications 

The Lombard Police Department is now accepting applications for entry-level & lateral police officer positions. Join the LPD and help make a positive impact in the community! 

To access the application and learn more, visit applytoserve.com/Application.aspx?ID=560. The application deadline is September 6, 2023.

Vendors Invited to Participate in Lombard's Senior Fair on Oct. 4th 

The Village of Lombard is inviting vendors to participate in Lombard’s 17th Annual Senior Fair, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at the Lombard Park District’s Madison Meadow Athletic Center (MMAC) from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The purpose of the event is to provide local seniors with resources, promote health awareness through education and screenings, and offer details about available programs and services in the area. 

Interested vendors are encouraged to participate by submitting an application available by Friday, September 22, 2023. Vendors representing for-profit businesses will be required to pay a $100 vendor fee, which supports the success of the Senior Fair. Not-for-profit groups and government agencies, driven by purposes other than commercial gain, will be exempt from the vendor fee.