Fourth of July Safety Campaign Results Announced
The Lombard Police Department announced the results of their recent Fourth of July “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High Get a DUI,” and “Click It or Ticket” safety campaigns. The goal was to keep impaired drivers off the roads and ensure more people buckle up and follow all traffic safety laws.
During the enforcement period, which ran from Friday, June 20, through the early morning hours of Monday, July 7, Lombard Police issued the following citations and made the following arrests:
- 118 seat belt citations
- 11 child safety seat citations
- 24 speeding citations
- 28 distracted driving (cell phone use) citations
- 32 other citations (moving/non-moving violations)
- 7 traffic-related arrests (suspended/revoked/no valid driver’s license)
- 2 warrant arrests
- 1 DUI (driving under the influence) arrest
- 1 criminal arrest
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Speed Awareness Traffic Safety Campaign
The Lombard Police Department is partnering with IDOT, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to increase traffic safety enforcement from July 8 to July 31. This coordinated statewide effort focuses on reducing speeding and improving safety on Illinois roads.
“Over the past few years, we have seen an increase in careless and risky driving behaviors. No matter how safe a driver you think you may be, speeding is dangerous,” said Sergeant Tom Balsitis. “Speed limits aren’t a suggestion – they are the law.”
Drivers are encouraged to follow posted speed limits and drive responsibly to help keep our community safe.
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Lombard Cruise Nights & Summer Concerts: Saturday, July 12
Join us in downtown Lombard this Saturday, July 12th, for another exciting night of Cruise Nights and Summer Concerts, brought to you by Tommy's Express Car Wash. Enjoy a fun night out with family and friends, featuring classic cars and live music from the Hillbilly Rockstarz from 6-9 pm. Families with children should stop by Kids' Corner, sponsored by Kelly Stetler Real Estate and Kitchen Refresh by CMH Home Co., from 6-8 pm to enjoy colorful face painting, visit the Lombard Historical Society and grab some fun giveaways from our sponsors!
To learn more about upcoming entertainment, featured vehicles, and weekly highlights, visit the Cruise Nights and Summer Concerts event page. Weather Considerations for July 12thThere is a chance of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon. The event will proceed in light rain; however, in the event of severe weather or unsafe weather conditions, the event may be postponed or canceled. The Village will continue to closely monitor weather conditions. Any updates regarding delays or cancellations will be shared on the Village website and official social media channels. Event-goers are strongly encouraged to check for updates before heading out. |
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The Lombard Cycling Classic Returns on July 22
The Lombard Cycling Classic will take place in downtown Lombard on Tuesday, July 22, with road closures from 4:30 a.m. to 10:00 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.
Please note: St. Charles Road will be closed from Elizabeth to Main Street from 4:30 a.m. to approximately 10 p.m., with detours in place.
Families are welcome to bike the race course in the Kids & Family Community Ride at 6:00 p.m. Pre-register your family at www.bikereg.com/intelligentsia-cup-lombard-fun-ride. After completion of the first registrant, the system will allow you to add additional registrants. Upon completion of registration, you will receive a QR code that must be presented upon check-in at the event.
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Kids Summer Safety Challenge Underway
The Lombard Police Department's Kids Summer Safety Challenge is underway to help encourage children in the community to practice safe habits while riding around town. Kids who make safe choices while riding will be rewarded with a custom wooden challenge coin, good for a free mini-Blizzard at the Lombard Dairy Queen! As a reminder, riders of e-scooters must be 18 years of age or older, per Illinois state law. For information about local e-bike and e-scooter regulations, as well as the Village’s Walk Your Wheels program, visit villageoflombard.org/escooters. Parents and guardians are encouraged to review these safety guidelines with their children to help them ride safely and responsibly while enjoying the outdoors.
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Know the Rules for E-Scooters, E-Bikes, and Other Motorized Devices
The Lombard Police Department is continuing efforts to educate the community about laws and safety guidelines for using e-scooters, e-bikes, and other motorized devices. Here are a few important reminders: - Riders of e-scooters must be 18 or older, per State law.
- E-bikes must follow the Bicycle Rules of the Road.
- Class 3 e-bike riders must be at least 16 years old.
- Riding on sidewalks is discouraged and prohibited in certain areas, including Downtown Lombard. Refer to the Walk Your Wheels webpage for details.
- Kids under 16 cannot operate non-highway motorcycles or similar motor-driven cycles (gas or electric) on public roads, as these require a valid driver's license and insurance.
We encourage everyone to review these guidelines to help prevent crashes, injuries, and confusion. For full details, visit the Village’s E-Scooter and E-Bike webpage.
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Apply to Serve on an Advisory Committee or Commission
The Village is accepting applications from qualified residents interested in serving on several standing advisory committees and commissions. Current openings include: Community Promotions & Tourism Committee (5), Community Relations Committee (2), Economic & Community Development Committee (4), Finance & Administration Committee (4), Public Safety and Transportation Committee (1), Public Works & Environmental Concerns Committee (1), Plan Commission (3) and Historic Preservation Commission (2). To learn more about the advisory committees or submit an application, visit villageoflombard.org/committees.
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ComEd Opens Applications for Customer Relief Fund
ComEd has launched a Customer Relief Fund to support residents and nonprofits facing rising energy costs. Qualifying residential customers can receive up to $500, and nonprofits can receive up to $1,000, in one-time bill assistance—no repayment is required.
The program is available on a first-come, first-served basis while funds last. ComEd is partnering with The Salvation Army and Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago to manage the application process.
To apply or learn more, visit ComEd.com/Relief, call (312) 667-2010 (Salvation Army), or (888) 688-5438 (NHS).
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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 2,600 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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