Fall Back: Change your Clocks and Smoke Alarms 

As residents prepare to “fall back” and set their clocks back one hour for the end of daylight saving time on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, the Lombard Fire Department reminds everyone to also check their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. 

In addition, the National Fire Protection Association recommends: 

• Installing smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement. 
• Testing alarms monthly and replacing units that are more than 10 years old. 
• Interconnecting smoke alarms so when one sounds, they all do. 
• Replacing any smoke alarms that fail to respond properly during testing.

Free Leaf Collection Begins Nov. 3rd 

Lombard’s annual six-week free leaf pick-up program for residents will begin Monday, Nov 3, and continue through Friday, Dec 12, when all yard waste collection will end for the year. 
 
During this time, residential property owners may place an unlimited number of paper bags containing only leaves at the curb on their regular Waste Management collection day. No stickers are required for leaf-filled paper bags during this time period. 

Smash your Pumpkins on Nov 8th! 

Help keep pumpkins out of landfills by joining the Lombard Pumpkin Smash on Saturday, November 8th, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Lombard Common east parking lot. Whether you participate in the Pumpkin Smash or use your own compost bin, keeping pumpkins out of landfills helps reduce waste and create nutrient-rich compost. 

For questions, please contact publicworks@villageoflombard.org or call (630) 620-5740.

2026 Proposed Village Budget and 2025 Tax Levy

The Village of Lombard will hold a Public Hearing on the Proposed 2026 Annual Operating Budget during the Village Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, at 6 p.m. The meeting will include the first reading of the 2026 Annual Operating Budget Ordinance, 2026 Salary Ordinance, and 2025 Tax Levy Ordinance.

The second reading and anticipated approval of the Annual Operating Budget Ordinance, Tax Levy Ordinance, and Salary Ordinance are scheduled for the Village Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at 6 p.m.

Planning for the proposed 2026 Budget and 2025 Tax Levy began in early 2025 and included several meetings of Village committees composed of resident volunteers.

Village Accepting 2026 Local Tourism Grant Applications 

The Village is accepting applications for the 2026 Local Tourism Grant Program through December 12, 2025. Eligible organizations include those planning a clearly defined festival, program or convention that attracts visitors from outside the area and encourages overnight stays in Lombard hotels. 

Additional details, including application forms and eligibility requirements, are available at www.villageoflombard.org/grants.

DuPage County Health Department Offers Enrollment Assistance

The DuPage County Health Department is offering free enrollment assistance to help residents apply for or renew their health insurance coverage during the 2026 Open Enrollment period, which begins November 1, 2025. This year, Illinois is launching its own state-based marketplace, Get Covered Illinois, where residents can compare plans, apply for financial help, and enroll directly at getcovered.illinois.gov.

Certified assisters from the DuPage County Health Department are available by appointment to guide both new and returning participants through the enrollment process. To schedule, call (630) 682-7400 or visit dupagehealth.org/healthinsurance.

Report Potholes and Other Concerns with SeeClickFix

Help keep our community safe and beautiful by using SeeClickFix to report any issues you encounter. With 3,200 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.