Village and Park District Announce Opening of Prairie Place Park
The Village of Lombard and Lombard Park District announced the opening of Prairie Place Park on Friday, May 30, 2025. This newly developed recreational site, located at 641 N. Main Street, represents a significant achievement in intergovernmental partnership.
In 2020, the Village of Lombard acquired the 641 N. Main Street property to address stormwater concerns for the surrounding area. Through a collaborative effort with the Lombard Park District, the site has now been transformed into a dual-purpose public asset that includes a stormwater detention basin capable of storing 2.8 million gallons of stormwater, along with new recreational amenities designed to enhance community wellbeing.
Prairie Place Park features three (3) outdoor pickleball courts, a new parking lot and sidewalks that provide safe and convenient access to the site. The Village of Lombard led the construction of these amenities, with an estimated cost of $82,555 for the courts and sidewalks. In turn, the Lombard Park District will assume long-term responsibility for maintaining the recreational elements and surrounding park grounds, under a 50-year Intergovernmental Agreement that renews automatically.
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Help Save Lives: Donate at the Village's Summer Blood Drive June 10th
Residents are invited to participate in the Village's Summer Blood Drive on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. As a token of appreciation, all donors will receive a Superhero t-shirt, while supplies last.
The blood drive will take place at the lower level of Yorktown Shopping Center, outside Von Maur, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and then continue at the First Church of Lombard Fellowship Hall, 220 S. Main Street, from 1:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Summer Roadway Improvements Begin
The Village's contractor, Schroeder Asphalt Services, will begin a series of asphalt roadway improvementsthe week of June 9th (weather permitting), with work continuing through August 2025. These improvements are part of the Village’s ongoing efforts to enhance road safety, accessibility, and overall driving conditions for residents and visitors.
The project will involve milling and resurfacing selected streets, repairing concrete curbs and sidewalks as needed, and installing ADA-compliant sidewalk ramps at intersections to improve accessibility.
For more information about the project, visit the Village website.
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Lombard Fire Department Responds to House Fire on S Highland Avenue
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, at approximately 11:51 a.m., the Lombard Fire Department was dispatched to the 1600 block of S. Highland Avenue for a reported house fire. Initial reports indicated smoke coming from the basement, and all occupants had safely evacuated the home before crews arrived.
The first Lombard Fire Department units arrived on scene at 11:54 a.m. and found smoke showing from the residence. Crews quickly stretched a hose line to begin fire suppression. With assistance from mutual aid departments, firefighters located and extinguished a basement fire before it could spread further throughout the structure. The fire was brought under control within the first ten minutes.
There were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters. However, due to significant damage, the home was deemed uninhabitable. Losses are estimated to exceed $100,000.
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"What's Happening At..." Developments Story Map
There’s exciting progress underway at Yorktown Center, including work on the Yorktown Reserve Project. Check out the video below to learn more about this transformative project.
To help residents stay informed, the Village offers the "What’s Happening At…” Developments Story Map—an interactive tool featuring photos, project summaries and updates on current developments throughout the community.
Watch the video below and explore the Developments Story Map. Also, be sure to check back often as new information and updates are added regularly. |
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Service Animals in Our Community
Did you know that service animals play an important role in supporting individuals with disabilities by performing specific tasks that enhance their independence and quality of life? These animals are not pets, but highly trained workers. By law, service animals are allowed in all public areas, including restaurants, stores, and public transportation.
Here are some key reminders: - Service animals might wear identifying gear like a harness or vest, but this isn’t always the case.
- Do not pet or distract a service animal; they need to focus on their tasks.
- If you have questions, address them to the person, not the animal.
- Keep your own dogs a safe distance away to avoid distracting or interfering with a service animal.
- An unattended service dog is a sign its owner needs help. If you see one, look for the owner, and if necessary, call 911 immediately.
- Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) provide comfort through their presence but do not have the same public access rights as service animals.
By respecting the role of service animals, we help create a more inclusive community. For more information, visit villageoflombard.org/serviceanimals.
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Report Potholes and Other Concerns with SeeClickFix
Help keep our Village safe and beautiful; use SeeClickFix to report any issues you encounter. With over 2,500 reports already submitted, SeeClickFix is making a significant impact in Lombard. Don't let issues like potholes, street light outages, graffiti, or code violations linger – report them easily through SeeClickFix, available 24/7. Give it a try! Take a photo of the problem (or enter a brief description), and Village staff will address the issue. You will receive updates on the progress made to resolve your reported concern. Visit the SeeClickFix webpage to learn more and submit your concerns.
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