Cruise Nights Return with Summer Concerts and Family

JUNE/JULY
2015
VILLAGE OF LOMBARD, IL
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Lombard Blood Drives Help
Save Thousands of Lives
page 3
Cruise Nights Lineup with
Kids’ Corner Sponsors
page 4
New Interactive
Construction Map Available
page 5
Cruise Nights Return with Summer
Concerts and Family Fun Kids’ Corner
Summer time in Lombard means
that Cruise Nights are back, and this
year’s lineup brings with it more fun for
everyone!
Classic cars including all kinds of
makes and models will be cruising
through the streets of Downtown Lombard
on Saturday nights, 6 - 10 p.m. from
June 13 - August 29. (There will be no
Cruise Night on July 4, due to a Fireworks
display at Madison Meadow.)
This is Lombard’s 17th year of hosting
Cruise Nights and since its humble
beginnings, this event has grown into a
favorite for both car collectors, residents
and visitors looking to enjoy summer
nights. Cruise Nights Summer Concerts
are more popular than ever, and this
summer, there’s no better place to be
than Downtown Lombard.
To help keep up with the popularity of
Cruise Nights, The Village is happy to
announce the formation of Kids’ Corner.
Families with children can look forward to
something fun and free to do each week,
brought to you by a local community or
civic group. Children and parents can stop
by to participate in one of these free and
fun events from 6 - 9 p.m., during Cruise
Night Events. Activities might include a
game, arts and crafts, music and reading
activities and more!
So this summer, when you’re looking
for something fun to do with your family
on Saturday nights, look no further than
Downtown Lombard for a family friendly
Cruise Night with an impressive outdoor
concert series.
Please visit the village website at www.
VillageofLombard.org/CruiseNights for
band descriptions and a list of Kids’
Corner events. For more information on
Cruise Nights turn to page 4.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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JULY
Fourth of July
Fireworks
Madison Meadow Park
Summer Blood Drive
Village Hall
The Official
Publication of the
Village of Lombard
©2015
From the President’s Desk
Village Board
Keith Giagnorio, Village President
Sharon Kuderna, Village Clerk
Trustees
Dan Whittington, District 1
Mike Fugiel, District 2
Reid Foltyniewicz, District 3
Bill Johnston, District 4
Robyn Pike, District 5
William Ware, District 6
Village Hall
(630) 620-5700
www.villageoflombard.org
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Lombard is to provide superior and
responsive governmental services to
the people of Lombard.”
The PRIDE
The Lombard PRIDE is the official
newsletter of the Village of Lombard. It
is also a joint publication with the Helen
Plum Library and the Lombard Historical
Museums. Personnel from the respective
governing bodies are responsible
for the content of their sections. The
views expressed by the Library and the
Historical Museums are not necessarily
those expressed by the Village.
Village Hall: (630) 620-5700
255 E. Wilson Ave.
Helen Plum Library: (630) 629-1885
110 W. Maple St.
Historial Society: (630) 629-1885
Historical Museums: 23 W. Maple St.,
355 E. Parkside Ave.
The PRIDE is published
six times per year: February,
April, June, August, October
and December.
PRIDE Editor/Photographer:
Avis Meade,
Communications Coordinator
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Dear Residents,
At this time last year we were breaking
ground with the Metra Underpass project, and I’m
glad to say that we are now awaiting the imminent
opening of the tunnel. It was a rough winter for
everyone, and Metra crews were working in
some of the worst weather Chicago has ever
seen, but they made up for lost time by working
through weekends. Once the underpass has
reached substantial completion, it will be open
for pedestrian traffic and the at-grade crossing
will be closed. This tunnel provides safe passage between Lilacia Park
to Downtown Lombard for residents and visitors, and I look forward to
seeing how this convenient addition to Lombard helps connect two of our
Village’s most visited locations.
Considering the weather we had this past winter, this year’s Lilac Time
was one of the most welcomed celebrations of Spring that Lombard has
ever seen. To every single one of you who helped to celebrate the Lilac
Village during Lilac Time, I would like to send a heartfelt thank you. It’s
inspiring to know that visitors go out of their way to come to Lombard to
experience our beautiful town and our friendly neighbors that live here. Congratulations to Alexandra Lyons who was named the 2015 Lilac
Queen and all of the princesses of the Lilac Queen Court. We are very
proud of these young ladies and we wish them the best of luck in their
future endeavors. Thank you to the Lombard Jr. Women’s Club for their
dedicated commitment in sponsoring the Lilac Court every year.
Another Lilac Time favorite is the Lilac Time Parade, and I’d like to
send a big thank you to the Lilac Festival Parade Committee for investing
so much energy into making this year’s Parade so wonderful. We look
forward to next year’s theme, Time Travel.
This year’s Independence Day celebration will include a fireworks
display on Saturday, July 4, at Madison Meadow Park. See Page 11 for
details. To help determine possible festival plans for next year’s event, the
Lombard Pride Committee has been established.
We look forward to seeing you this summer in Lombard! If you have
questions, do not hesitate to contact me at my office at (630) 620-5710 or
[email protected].
Sincerely,
Keith T. Giagnorio
Lombard Village President
JULY
JUNE
Events Around Town
June 3
June 13
June 19
Master Gardeners Help Desk
Helen Plum Library
Buzz Killman Blues Rocket Scientists
Downtown Lombard
Relay For Life
Four Seasons Park
June 13
June 15
June 24
Touch A Truck
Yorktown Center Parking Lot
Senior Social:Rogers & Hammerstein
Helen Plum Library
“Muppets Most Wanted”
June 13
June 18
Lombard Ale Fest
Metra Train Station
June 27
Village Board of Trustees Meeting
Village Hall Board Room
Evolution Concert
Downtown Lombard
July 4
July 16
July 25
Fireworks Display
Madison Meadow Park
Village Board of Trustees Meeting
Village Hall Board Room
American English Concert
Downtown Lombard
July 4
July 16-19
July 26
Independence Day
Germanfest weekend
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Senior Computer Classes
Helen Plum Library
July 24-26
July 29
Civil War Reenactment
Four Seasons Park
“Big Hero 6”
Movie in Lilacia Park
July 8
Lombard Summer Blood Drive
Yorktown a.m. / Village Hall p.m.
Movie in Lilacia Park
Featured Event: Blood Drive July 8
Did you know that every three seconds, someone
needs blood and that blood donated to Heartland
Blood Centers is used in Illinois and Indiana?
The Village of Lombard is a long standing blood
donor group of Heartland Blood Centers, since its first
blood drive in 1988.
Donating one pint of blood can help save the lives
of 3 people and since 1988, the Village of Lombard
has held 133 blood drives, collecting 12,274 units of
blood, which have had a potential impact of saving up
to 36,833 lives.
You can help add to these numbers by donating
blood on Wednesday, July 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
at Yorktown Shopping Center, and then from
1:30 - 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Ave.
Five lucky area donors will recieve a $1,000
scholarship to be used toward college. Know
someone that could use the scholarship? You can
nominate a student on behalf of yourself when you
donate! The more people that donate in honor of one
student, the more chances that student has to win!
Donors will receive Target gift cards and be entered to
win Yorktown gift card.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged. Please contact Blood Drive Coordinator,
Carol Bauer at (630) 620-5712 for more information.
For a complete list of events with details, visit www.villageoflombard.org.
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Village News
Cruise Nights Summer Concerts and Kids’ Corner Sponsors
• June 13: Buzz Killman and the Blues Rocket Scientists
Kids’ Corner: Lombard Chamber of Commerce
• June 20: Flashback 50’s DJ Tony
Kids’ Corner: TriTown YMCA
• June 27: Evoloution
Kids’ Corner: Prairie Food Co-op
• July 4: NO Cruise Nights
Fireworks begin at 9:30 at Madison Meadow Park
• July 11: June’s Got Cash - A Johnny Cash Tribute
Kids’ Corner: Lombard Historical Society
• July 18: Flashback 50’s DJ Tony,
Kids’ Corner: Campfire Illinois Prairie
• July 25: American English
Kids’ Corner: Helen Plum Library
• August 1: Run Forrest Run
Kids’ Corner: Kiwanis Club of Lombard
• August 8: Big Dog Mercer
Kids’ Corner: Sky Center Martial Arts and
Village of Lombard
August 15: Sonic 7
Kids’ Corner: Lombard Jr. Women’s Club
• August 22: Lombard Town Centre Family Night
No Kids’ Corner in lieu of Family Night Activities
• August 29: 7th Heaven
Kids’ Corner: Lions Club
Visit VillageofLombard.org/CruiseNights for updates
Cruise Nights Parking 2015
Downtown Lombard is full of boutiques, restaurants and unique store fronts to explore, and Cruise Nights bring in a lot of
visitors to the area. The Village has created a couple of useful resources to help visitors attending Cruise Nights, including a
map outlining places in Downtown Lombard to park, and a website dedicated to providing details on each event. Please visit
www.VillageofLombard.org/CruiseNights to view this Cruise Nights Parking Map and for more information.
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Village News
New Digital Interactive Construction Map Available Online
The Village of Lombard’s Public Works
Department recently unveiled a new
interactive construction map, which
outlines all of the Village’s construction
projects planned for 2015.
One of the map’s many useful features
allows users to search by address
for detailed information on planned
construction projects in the area.
Visitors to the website will be able to
select convenient layers to help view
specific projects of interest. Layers
include concrete rehab, sewer services,
crack sealing, asphalt paving, hydrant
painting and surface treatments.
Users will be able to access additional
information including recent updates and
digital newsletters for long term projects
including the Circle Avenue/Lombard
Meadows project. Layer options also
allow the map to be viewed with aerial
imagery.
“This new interactive map gives
Lombard residents the opportunity to
know what’s going on in their community
and to be prepared for the temporary
inconveniences that are necessary for
long term benefits,” said Carl Goldsmith,
Director of Public Works. “This map will
allow residents to see how Lombard’s
Public Works Department is at work for
them, maintaining our water system,
sewer system, streets, sidewalks and
additional services that help make
Lombard a great place to live.”
Anyone wishing to try the map for
themselves are encouraged to visit the
website at www.VillageofLombard.org/
ConstructionMap.
Interactive Construction Map Available at
www.VillageofLombard.org/ConstructionMap
Top Left: View Lombard as a whole to see Village wide
construction plans
Top Right: Type an address into the search bar or
zoom in to view a specific location. Click the colored
project section for more information. Larger construction
projects will also have a link that will take you to their
specified construction page on VillageofLombard.org.
Bottom Left: View of the map with aerial imagery layer
activitated
June/July 2015 5
District Trustee Update
District 1 Trustee
Dan Whittington
District 3 Trustee
Reid Foltyniewicz
District 5 Trustee
Robyn Pike
(630) 518-2457
(630) 621-2861
(630) 903-1125
Hey Lombardians!
Happy summer to everyone! I’d like to take a
moment to wish all of my
fellow Lombardians a safe and very
enjoyable summer season.
There are so many great things to do
right in our own backyard this June and
July. Our parks are full of flowers, beautiful
trees, and green grass fields. I encourage
you to take advantage of summer weather
to get out and enjoy our fabulous Village.
While you’re out, come by Downtown
Lombard to see some of the exciting new
changes and new venues that are opening
soon for your culinary pleasures, and have
a blast with the entertainment, restaurants
and stores that are currently serving you.
As always if you need anything that I
can assist with, I am a phone call or e mail
away. All the best!
I hope that you, your
friends, and your family
were able to enjoy this
year’s Lilac Time as
much as I did. I know that it would not be
a success without each one of you, so I
would like to send a big thank you to our
community members and groups that help
make Lilac Time such a great event every
year.
Yorktown Shopping Center continues
to move full steam ahead with new stores,
and always bringing us something new to
explore and enjoy.
Looking ahead to the summer, we
can start making plans for Cruise Nights,
Germanfest and so much more. I look
forward to seeing you out and about.
Happy summer Lombard!
Happy summer
Lombard! Keep up
with news including
tree trimming and
road work by visiting the Village website
at www.VillageofLombard.org. While
this Pride newsletter is useful, I want to
encourage you to take advantage of some
helpful resources that the Village offers
to help keep you connected. “Like” the
Village of Lombard on Facebook, follow
@LilacVillage on Twitter, and sign up for
e-newsletters at VillageofLombard.org/
NotifyMe.
I recently had the honor of being
officially sworn in as your Trustee for
District 5, and I look forward to serving
Lombard for the next four years. Feel
free to call or email me at piker@
villageoflombard.org if you have any
questions or concerns regarding District 5.
District 2 Trustee
Mike Fugiel
(630) 212-0040
Recently, the Village
Board and Administrative
Staff embarked on
a Strategic Planning
Session to help establish long term
strategic priorities.
The board worked together efficiently
to address effective communication, long
range goals, and a review of existing core
programs and services. Four areas of
focus include Operational Effectiveness,
Financial Stability, Economic
Development, and Communications/
Community Image. Staff is currently
working on specific initiatives, before
rolling out the plan and utilizing it to
measure our success in the coming years.
I am looking forward to sharing our results
with the community.
I would like to thank you for helping
me to best serve our Community. Kindly
feel free to contact me at fugielm@
villageoflombard.org or at 630.212.0040.
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District 4 Trustee
Bill Johnston
(630) 346-0039
I would like to send
a big thank you to
everyone who helped to
make Lilac Time 2015
such a great experience, enjoyed by all.
It’s hard to believe that we still have a
whole summer of events to look forward
to! I’ll see you all at Cruise Nights, Ale fest
and Germanfest.
Warm weather brings with it an
opportunity for Public Works to help
improve our community with construction
projects. District 4 will be seeing some
pavement projects this year. To see a
detailed outline of this year’s construction
projects, visit the 2015 Lombard Public
Works Projects Interactive Map at www.
VillageofLombard.org/ConstructionMap.
I’m looking forward to summer, and
after having been officially sworn in at the
Village Board meeting on May 7, I am also
looking forward to being able to serve as
Lombard’s District 4 Trustee for the next
four years.
District 6 Trustee
William Ware
(630) 319-5805
It is exciting to see
continued investments
by property owners in
their existing shopping
centers along Roosevelt Road. We thank
SJF Properties, LLC for their investment
to place a new exterior façade on the retail
center at 805-849 E. Roosevelt Road. We
are also aware of other centers that will
be undertaking such improvements in the
near future.
Just in time for summer, Noon Whistle
Brewery received approval from the Village
Board to provide outdoor seating in front
of their micro-brewery at 800 E. Roosevelt
Road. LaFrance Café is now open at 708
S. Main Street, with outdoor seating.
There are several road projects
planned for District 6, and I thank you
for your patience while these upgrades
are made. Feel free to contact me with
concerns or questions at warew@
villageoflombard.org.
Volunteers work on Prairie Path during Lombard
Pride Clean Up (Above) Smiling volunteers joined in
to help make this year’s Lombard Pride Clean Up a
success. Thank you to everyone who donated their time!
The Lilac Queen Court at the Lilac Ball (Top Right)
The newly crowned Lilac Queen, Alexandra Lyons, and
her court enjoyed a night of fun at the Lilac Ball on May
8. (Photo credit Nilson Photography)
Lilac Time
Festival
Parade:
Despite a
threat of rain,
this year’s
parade was a
huge success!
Village
President
Keith
Giagnorio
visits with
Kate Burke
as the Lilac
Queen Court
Passes by.
Lilac Time Lilac Heritage
Tours: Past Historical Society
President, Leslie Sulla led one
of the daily tours of Lilacia
Park on May 13.
Kids Zone at the 2015 Art and Craft Fair: Families
enjoyed free entertainment for kids including games and
activities at the Kids’ Zone during the annual Art and Craft
Fair on May 3 in Downtown Lombard. Follow the Village of
Lombard on Instagram @LilacVillage.
Share your
photos with us on
Instagram
@LilacVillage
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Village News
Village Targets West Nile Mosquitoes with Eco Friendly
The Village of Lombard contracts with
Clarke Mosquito for mosquito abatement
services. The program targets larvae
throughout the breeding season in
all open waters, poor draining areas,
street catch basins, and backyard catch
basins. There are 350 backyard catch
basins in the inventory. Clarke’s Natular
larvicide has very low toxicity to animals
since it is composed of a soil bacterium
and chrysanthemum flowers. Residents
may contact Clarke’s Hotline at (800)
942-2555 to ensure that their catch
basin is on the list. Clarke’s technicians
conduct their rounds quickly and quietly
by car, bicycle and foot so they often are
not noticed.
The Village’s program employs the
best management practices aimed
most directly at the Culex species of
mosquitoes that can carry West Nile
Virus. These mosquitoes are relatively
large in size and they only breed in
standing water. Clarke monitors and
then treats every known catch basin
with time-release larvacide pellets
and briquettes. The program also
includes surveillance and treatment
of larger, hard-to-reach open water
areas by a helicopter. On occasion,
stagnant swimming pools are observed
and reported to the Village’s Code
Enforcement Division for follow-up.
The more numerous, smaller and
pesky Aedes vexans mosquitoes do not
carry West Nile Virus. These mosquitoes
are not easily abated since they may
breed in damp vegetation. The practice
of spraying for these and other species
of mosquitoes is minimally effective and
expensive, as well as problematic for
those with respiratory problems. For
these reasons, Lombard and many other
communities ceased the practice of
spraying years ago in favor of a program
aimed at controlling larvae in standing
water.
Mosquito traps are monitored by the
DuPage County Health Department
and private services such as Clarke
Mosquito. At some point each year,
a percentage of Culex mosquitoes
are found to be positive for carrying
West Nile Virus. The peak of these
mosquitoes is normally July and August,
with a taper to October.
Information on the current level of
recommended protection, known as
“Fight the Bite,” is available online at
dupagehealth.org/ftb. Recommended
precautions against bites include using
insect repellent or cover bare skin,
particularly at dusk and dawn. Also,
pools should be covered or chlorinated
and bird baths should have the water
changed twice per week.
Questions about the Village’s
mosquito program may be directed
to Public Works at (630) 620-5740 or
[email protected].
A Clarke technician traveling
by bike, distributes a low
toxicity mosquito larvicide
Summer flood prevention tips from the Public Works Department
• Make sure your sump pump is
working properly and it’s large enough.
• Make sure the pump is clear of debris
and sediment and keep a spare pump in
the closet.
• Sump pumps should be connected
to a backup power source such as
a battery or generator in case of an
electricity outage.
• Do not connect the sump pump to
the sanitary sewer. This contributes
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to basement backups along the
downstream sewer. Sump pumps should
discharge to yards.
• Prevent leaking in window wells
by installing vertical well extensions,
waterproof windows or glass blocks. Be
sure to follow building codes for escape
exits.
• Waterproof around pipes passing
through the foundation wall from inside
and out.
• Remove leaves and other debris from
drain covers and window well bottoms.
• The typical default homeowner
insurance policy does not cover flood
damages. Check with your insurance
agent to ensure proper flood coverage
for your risks.
Visit VillageofLombard.org/flooding for
additional information.
Village News
Jr. Firefighter Academy’s Second Annual Program
The Lombard Fire Department held its second annual Jr.
Firefighter Academy on two consecutive Saturdays on May 9
and May 16, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. During this time, high school
aged students interested in the Fire Science or Emergency
Service fields were given the opportunity to learn from
Lombard Firefighters about what it takes to succeed.
Sudents were able to get hands-on experience using
hoses, running drills, touring fire stations and learning from
presentations.
To be added to the list for 2016’s Jr. Firefighter Program,
please email [email protected],
in order to receive information in March of 2016 and visit
VillageofLombard.org/JrFirefighterAcademy.
Left: The students get a few words of wisdom from Lt. Tony Sally.
Right: Hands on drills include working with hoses.
Business Friendly Lombard
Lombard’s Community Development Department held
an open house for professional builders in May. The event
provided a networking event as well as an opportunity for
builders to learn about new codes, State codes, and new
technology. Professional builders, architects and contractors
are encouraged to sign up for the Village’s new codes and
permit e-newsletter at VillageofLombard.org/NotifyMe.
New Businesses to Lombard
25 Silver Boutique – 201 Yorktown
Andrews Engineering Inc, 420 Eisenhower Ln.
Asian Paradise Spa Inc – 801 E. Butterfield
AT&T – 350 Yorktown
Autumn Construction Services – 449 Eisenhower Ln.
Clark Orthodontics – 23 N. Main
Clark Street Sports – 205 Yorktown A.
Field Environmental Instruments Inc. – 158
Eisenhower Ln S
Fringe A Boutique Spa – 102 W St. Charles Rd
GBH Communications – 1919 S. Highland Ave #335A
Homestate Adjusters LLC – 246 E. Janata Blvd
International Business Centre – 450 E 22nd St.
La France Café & Crepes – 708 S. Main St.
Leaf Filter North of Il – 448 Eisenhower Ln. N.
Lisa’s Salon and Day Spa – 1125 S. Main
Motor Vehicle Sales – 434 E North Ave.
Mumbai Café Lombard LLC – 34 W. Roosevelt
Noon Whistle Brewing – 800 E. Roosevelt
Norman International Illinois, LLC – 1040 DuPage Ave.
PLS Payday Loans – 95 E. Roosevelt Rd.
Pritchett Realty Corp – 2505 Finley Rd.
Rothbart Construction Realty – 1072 N. Garfield
Silverline Wholesales, Inc – 127 Eisenhower Ln. S.
Toys R Us Express – 206 Yorktown
Universal Capital Solutions – 246 E. Janata Blvd.
Usmania – Shahi Banquet – 530 E. North Ave.
Valor Instinct Firearms & Training Solutions – 330 E.
Roosevelt Rd.
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Village News
Commuter Parking, Water Bill, No Solicitors
Commuter Parking Spaces
Commuter parking spaces are offered at several locations
in the Village of Lombard, all in close proximity to the Lombard Metra station. Based on availability, regular commuters may purchase quarterly parking permits on a first-come,
first-served basis at our quarterly Open Sale. Please visit the
Village website at www.villageoflombard.org/commuterparking for permit availability and Open Sale information. Once
you become a commuter parking permit holder, permits are
renewable by mail before the start of each new quarter.
based soil holds water well, but is slow to absorb water. Wet
the soil to a depth of 6 - 8 inches once or twice a week as
needed. A good test to see if you need to water is to walk
across your lawn. If your footprints spring back, the lawn has
adequate moisture. If your footprints stay depressed, it is
time to water.
For both regular commuters and occasional commuters, daily
fee parking spaces are also available in several locations
near the Lombard Metra station. Daily fee spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and the cost to park in
a daily fee space is $1.25/day. There is no fee if parking after
3:00 pm, on Saturdays or Sundays, and on certain Holidays
(see Village website for specific Holiday information). Overnight parking is prohibited in all lots.
Planning a Move?
Before you move, be sure to notify the Village concerning
your water/sewer account. Give ample notice for a final reading; a week is preferred. New owners should contact water
billing 2 - 4 days prior to possession to avoid disconnection of
service.
While the Village does offer commuter parking for residents
and non-residents, to be eligible to purchase a permit for a
resident only parking lot, or to park in a resident only daily fee
lot, you must be a resident of incorporated Lombard. Please
refer to the Commuter Parking Map on the Village website for
locations of the resident and non-resident permit only, and
daily fee lots.
For the most recent commuter parking information, visit the
Village website at www.villageoflombard.org/commuterparking. You may also call (630) 620-5907 or email [email protected] with any questions.
Time to Water the Lawn?
The basic principle of lawn and garden watering is to not over
water. Instead of watering on a schedule, only water when
the grass or plants show signs of needing it. Lombard’s clay
The Village sprinkling ordinance applies year round. Odd
numbered addresses water on odd numbered dates and even
numbered addresses on even dates.
Questions? Contact the Water Billing Division at 620-5920
or TDD 620-5811. If you should reach our voice mail during
busy times or after hours, please leave a message with the
moving date and forwarding address information.
NEVER MISS A WATER/SEWER BILL AGAIN! VIEW &
TRACK YOUR UTILITY ACCOUNT ON-LINE - convenient
way to view history of consumption, billing & payments. Go to
E-Services at www.villageoflombard.org
No Solicitors, Please
Residents may post a “No Peddlers/Solicitors Allowed on
Premises” seal on their front door. Seals are available at the
Village Hall for $.50. It is a violation of Lombard ordinance if
peddlers or solicitors fail to leave at your request. Please call
911 if approached by a suspicious solicitor.
Update on Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF)
Ongoing discussions in Springfield about how to reduce the size of the State’s budget gap may affect how local municipalities fund future operations. One such issue highlighted in Governor Bruce Rauner’s recent budget proposals was the
Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF), a State fund into which a portion of State income tax revenue is deposited
annually.
Cities and counties currently receive 8% of total state income tax revenues, which in Lombard represents approximately
$4.2 million in revenues on a yearly basis. Since 1969, Illinois municipalities have partnered with the State in an effort to
fund core municipal services such as police, fire and public works services.
Gov. Rauner’s budget proposal calls for a 50% cut to the distribution of LGDF revenues, which
would represent a $2.1 million reduction in revenues to the Village of Lombard, or approximately 6% of
the Unrestricted General Fund revenue for the Village. Using revenues responsibly and providing essential services in an efficient and effective manner continues to be a top priority for Village of Lombard elected officials and staff.
The Village will continue to provide updates on this important matter, and will share any new
developments with its residents on the Village website at www.villageoflombard.org and on its
Facebook page.
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Village News
Fourth of July FAQ’s and Helpful Maps
What will be happening this year for the Fourth of July?
This year, the Village of Lombard is hosting a fireworks display
in Madison Meadow Park on Saturday, July 4, 2015. This event
does not include the traditional Taste of Lombard, and will be a
fireworks display only.
What can I bring to the event?
You can bring food and drinks to the event and we encourage
visitors to stay hydrated. There will be NO alcohol allowed.
Where can I park?
Parking restrictions will be in effect in the area surrounding
Madison Meadow. Limited street parking will be available.
Several Park District lots will be open to the public, but will fill
up quickly. Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of the
free shuttle service provided by the Village of Lombard.
When will the fireworks start?
Fireworks are scheduled to begin at approximately 9:30 to
ensure that the sun has set fully.
Is there any handicapped accessibility
to the park?
Handicapped parking will be available in the parking lot off of
Madison Street at the northeast corner of the park.
Where can I go to find help in the case of an emergency?
Call 911 in the case of any emergency. Emergency medical
services will be onsite at the north end of the park off of
Madison Street.
Are there bathrooms available?
Portable bathroom facilities will be available on site.
Where are the shuttle locations?
Shuttle locations will be at Glenbard East High School, 1014 S.
Main St., Madison Elementary School, 150 W. Madison St., and
Pleasant Lane School, 401 N. Main St. Shuttle service to and
from Madison Meadow will run from 7 - 11:30 p.m.
What happens if it rains?
In the unlikely occasion of dangerous or inclement weather,
the fireworks display will be cancelled. Please visit
www.villageoflombard/fourthofjuly, www.facebook.com/
VillageofLombard and @LilacVillage on Twitter for updates.
Where should I go to see the fireworks?
Fireworks can be viewed from any location in the park.
When am I allowed to “claim” my spot for the event?
Anything left in the park before July 4th will be removed.
Map on Left:
Madison Meadow
Park is home to
80 acres of space,
making it the ideal
location for a fireworks display. This
map should be used
to find viewing areas,
restroom locations
and to determine
where the restricted
areas are located.
Map on Right:
We encourage
visitors to take
advantage of the free
shuttle service when
possible. This map
defines the parking
restrictions in the
area.
Visit www.VillageofLombard.org/FourthofJuly for More FAQ’s and Full Size Maps
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101 St. Charles Designated Landmark Site
On Thursday, April 16, 2015, the Village Board of Trustees approved
the recommendation of landmark site designation from the Historical
Commission for the building located at 101 W. St. Charles. An
application was filed in February and a public hearing was held on
March 24, 2015 to consider the request.
An Architectural and Historical Survey for the Village was recently
conducted and completed in 2014. According to this survey the
building is identified as Italianate in style and constructed in 1858. The
significant features of the building are identified as the stonework. In
the survey, the reason for significance is listed as “association with
Lombard’s history as the hotel in town.” In addition, it was listed as
a site eligible for the National Register of Historic Places within this
survey. The author of the survey recognized only fifteen other sites for
this distinction.
The property is connected to several notable figures in Lombard
history, beginning with Dietrich Klusmeyer who came to the United
States from Germany in the 1850s. When he arrived in Babcock’s
Grove, he purchased the property near the railroad depot and razed the
frame inn that stood there and built the limestone block building to be
used for a hotel and restaurant that he called Babcock’s Grove House.
This rest stop for travelers, plus the freight depot, led to the growth of
settlers looking to farm in the area plus an influx of merchants looking to
establish businesses which eventually led to the formation of the Village
of Lombard in 1869. As owner of the property, he was one of only 39
individuals to found the Village of Lombard as a property owner when the original town was platted. The property was
no longer owned by the Klusmeyer family by the early 1880’s. Dietrich Klusmeyer died in 1898, his wife Louisa in 1913,
and both are buried at Lombard Cemetery as are several of their children.
In 1912, George and Mathilda O’Connor purchased what was then known as the Lombard Hotel after a few
subsequent owners. The O’Connors remodeled the building including tearing off the old porch and installing the steps.
The building ceased being a hotel and was converted to offices and the O’Connors’ residence until 1976 when the Zitt
family purchased the property.
The current owners, Tom and Margret Smith purchased the property in 2014. Revitalization is underway with a
new roof and the painting of the exterior trim slated for this spring. This is the first commercial property to establish
landmark site status in the Village of Lombard.
Sweet’s Civil War Reenactment
July 24 - 26 at Four Seasons Park
Enjoy a family friendly weekend full of scenes from the
Civil War, right here in Lombard. Watch as Union and
Confederate Infantry and Calvary meet on the battle
field to reenact historic battles including real horses and
cannon fire. In between battles, explore campsites of
the soldiers, where you’re sure to hear stories from the
battlefield, while gaining a firsthand understanding of
how life was lived in America during the Civil War.
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360° in the John Hancock Building, Amazon
Kindles and a variety of gift cards that will help
you Escape the Ordinary this summer. Stop by
the Adult Services department to sign up and get
some reading suggestions!
For more information on these and other programs, please visit www.helenplum.org or stop by Helen Plum Library today!
Book Discussions
Plan a trip to Disney World!
Library Lounge
1st Tuesdays at 7:30pm
Walt Disney World 101
June 17 at 7:00pm
Join us out in the community for a
discussion and fun!
Disney on a Dime!
July 15 at 7:00pm
June 2
Where’d you Go, Bernadette
by Maria Semple
Meets on the patio at Bonton
229 W. St. Charles Road, 630-495-0470.
July 7
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
Meets in Lilacia Park (weather permitting).
Backup location will be the Vino Cellar on
St. Charles Rd.
Helen Plum Library Book Discussions
June 17 at 1:00pm
June 18 at 1:00pm & 7:30pm
One Summer by Bill Bryson
July 15 at 1:00pm
July 16 at 1:00pm & 7:30pm
Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore
by Robin Sloan
History Book Discussion
June 14 at 2:00pm
Hotel Florida by Amanda Vaill
Meets at the Carriage House behind the
Lombard Historical Center
Senior Programs
Intro to Computing for Seniors
June 12 & July 3 at 12:30pm
Internet Basics for Seniors
June 19 & July 17 at 12.30pm
Email for Seniors
June 26 & July 24 at 12:30pm
Senior Socials
3rd Mondays at 1:00pm
June 15
A Grand Night for Singing:
Rogers & Hammerstein
Sing along with Heather Braoudakis as
she reminisces about some of Rogers’ and
Hammerstein’s classic musical favorites.
July 20
Sisters of the Baltic
Escape the Ordinary with our virtual visit to
Copenhagen, Denmar, and Tallinn and Estonia.
Al Popowits returns with a tour of “Europe the
Easy Way”.
Civil War Encampment Movie in the Park
Glory at Four Seasons Park
July 24 at 8:00pm
Join us for this Oscar nominated film as we
partner with the Lombard Historical Society
to kick-off their Civil War Encampment. Visit
www.lombardhistory.org for more information.
Job Seekers
Job Search:
Perspective, Strategy, and Goals
June 11 at 7:00pm
Develop a strategic plan for your job search!
Also, be sure to join us on September 10 for
Networking 101.
Free Career Counseling
June 16 & July 21 from 9:30am–11:30am
Get free one-on-one career counseling from
JVS, a non-profit, non-sectarian agency.
Contact Joyce Bogolub at 630-889-0548 to
schedule your 30-minute session.
Technology Classes
Helen Plum Library Card Holders Only
New to Computers? Before signing up for
these or the senior courses, please stop by to
schedule a one-on-one session to cover basics
like mouse and keyboard functions.
Intro to Microsoft Word
June 5 at 3:00pm
PowerPoint 101
June 4 at 3:00pm & July 29 at 4:30pm
Excel Basics
July 22 at 4:30pm & July 31 at 2:00pm
Publisher
June 12 at 3:00pm & July 15 at 4:30pm
Downloading eBooks
June 10 at 4:30pm, June 20 at 10:00am,
& July 18 at 10:00am
Bring your email address, device, charger,
passwords, and Helen Plum Library card.
eBay Basics
June 16 at 7:00pm & July 8 at 4:30pm
Genealogy
Genealogy Club
4th Tuesdays at 7:00pm
June 23 – Regular Meeting
Where Did I Put Great-Grandpa?
July 28 at 7:00pm
Organizing for Genealogists. Caron Brennan
will share methods to help with the often
overwhelming task of organization and help
you discover more lost relatives.
ESL / ELL
New! ESL Café Thursdays
from 1:30pm–3:30pm
Visit our weekly ESL Café to practice
your English speaking skills in a friendly
environment with other non-native speakers.
Drop ins!
Master Gardeners Help Desk
Wednesdays in June from 6:30pm–8:00pm
Experts from the University of Illinois Extension
Master Gardeners provide helpful tips.
Helen Plum Quilters
June 10 & July 8 from 6:30pm–8:00pm
Plum Needlework Group
June 24 & July 22 from 7:00pm–8:30pm
Registration Required!
Register online at helenplum.evanced.info
or by phone at 630-627-0316.
Library Director
Barb Kruser
Board of Trustees
President
Secretary
Sue Wiggins
Virginia Carlson
Vice-President
Trustee
Gary Brenniman
John Larkin
Treasurer
Jason Brandt
Trustee
Allison Pinkett-Floyd
Trustee
Kristin Aasmundstad Walsh
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday-Friday 9:00am-9:00pm
Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm
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Coming to Plum Library
This Summer....
FIVE OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCES
• Trent Arterberry: Think Bigg
• COD’s McAnich Arts Center Presents:
Exotic Animal Show
• Smarty Pants Big Balloon Show: Heroes of History
• Chris McBrien: Superkids & the Hall of Reading
• Dave DiNaso: Traveling World of Reptiles
Incredible Weekend Fun Crafts
Every Hero Has a Storytime
Marvelous Movies
Superhero Training
Sundae Making
Tech Fun
LEGO® Club
Giveaways
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Adult Services or online
at helenplum.evanced.info
• Bad Art Day
June 29 at 2:00pm
• 8Bit Notebooks
July 8 at 10:00am
• The Fault in Our Stars
July 13 at 1:00pm
• The Spontainians! Improv
August 7 at 7:00pm
...and so much more!
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Be astounded by magician
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Enjoy Weber Grill Hotdogs!
We’ll also feature fantastic
Glitter Tattoos, a Duck Pool,
and more!
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Lombard Village Hall (630) 620-5700
Village President’s Office (630) 620-5710
Village Board of Trustees (630) 620-5711
Village Manager’s Office (630) 620-5712
Emergency: 911
Police Department
(630) 873-4400
Fire Department
(630) 620-5738
Public Works Department
(630) 620-5740
Finance Department
(630) 620-5911
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Community Development
(630) 620-5749
Water/Sewer Billing
(630) 620-5920
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Lombard Historical Commission Seeking Nominations for
William J. Mueller Lombard Heritage Award
Do you know someone who is committed to historic preservtion? Someone who has worked to keep old stories and traditions alive by sharing them with others? Someone who has
restored an old building or worked to keep an existing historic
building in good shape? The Lombard Historical Commission
is seeking nominations for the William J. Mueller Heritage
Award. The award recognizes individuals, organizations,
projects, and programs that demonstrate a commitment to
excellence in historic preservation. In doing so, the Historical
Commission hopes to inspire others to preserve, protect and
promote Lombard’s historic heritage.
There are six possible award categories:
ADAPTIVE USE/REHABILITATION: Conversion of a historic
structure for a new or compatible use while retaining its architectural integrity.
ADVOCACY/EDUCATION: An effective campaign to save a
historic resource or an innovative program, publication, or media initiative that communicates the value of historic preservation to the general public.
LEADERSHIP/STEWARDSHIP: An individual, private organization, or joint partnership that has championed historic
preservation, planning or public policy in the community. This
category also includes the thoughtful maintenance and/or
continued use of a historic resource by its owner(s).
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT: Professional or volunteer individual who has contributed to the preservation movement over
the length of his or her career.
NEW CONSTRUCTION: Sensitive new design project built
within the existing scale of a historic area. Contemporary
designs accepted and encouraged.
RESTORATION: Removing incompatible alterations and
reconstructing missing elements to reflect a building’s historic
appearance in a given era.
Projects must have been completed within the geographical boundaries of Lombard within the last five years. Projects
will be judged according to their impact on the community,
quality and degree of difficulty, and the degree to which they
serve as an example of excellence in historic preservation
and influence others.
Nominations should be mailed or
hand-delivered to the Lombard
Historical Commission, c/o Lombard
Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Avenue,
Lombard, IL 60148 no later than
July 31, 2015.
Nomination forms and complete
instructions are available at Village
Hall and on the Village of Lombard
website at http://www.villageoflombard.org/documentcenter/view/14661.