Back to School Safety Tips

As students prepare to return to school, take a moment to review these safety tips and reminders to help ensure a safe school year. 

• Slow down in school zones. 
• Put your phone away - state law bans the non-hands-free use of cell phones and texting while driving. 
• Watch for children crossing streets and for directions from crossing guards. 
• 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. 
• 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. 

2025 Lombard Citizen’s Police Academy

The Lombard Police Department is still accepting applications for its 35th Annual Citizens Police Academy. This free, 10-week program provides a unique, behind-the-scenes look at local law enforcement, including hands-on experiences and presentations from officers. Classes will be held Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. at Village Hall, beginning September 9th. 
 
Participants must be at least 18 years old, and space is limited to 20 individuals. Applications are due by August 25 and are available online, at Village Hall, or the Lombard Police Department. For more information and to apply, visit the Village website.

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. 

Vendors Invited to Participate in Annual Senior Fair 

The Village of Lombard is inviting local organizations and businesses to participate in its 19th Annual Senior Fair scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at the Lombard Park District’s Madison Meadow Athletic Center (MMAC) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event helps provide local seniors with resources, health screenings and information about community programs and services.

Interested vendors are encouraged to applyon the Village website. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, September 12, 2025. Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Report Potholes and Other Concerns with SeeClickFix

Help keep our Village safe and beautiful; use SeeClickFix to report any issues you encounter. With over 2,700 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.