Lombard Lilac Time Festival 2016

APRIL / MAY 2016
VILLAGE OF LOMBARD, IL
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Lilac Time Events
Page 3
Do It Yourself Home Audit
Page 7
State of the Village 2016
Page 8
Lombard Lilac Time Festival 2016
This year marks Lombard’s 86th Lilac
Time Festival. Scheduled for April 30th –
May 15th, this traditional cornerstone of
our community promises to bring with it
family favorites and fun for all ages.
As springtime weather returns to the
Village and the flowers begin to bloom
in Lilacia Park, there is plenty to look
forward to. Get into the Lilac Time spirit
with “Looking Back in Time” from the
Lombard Historical Society. This program
features the history of Lilac Time and a
tour of the Lovely Ladies of Lilac Time
exhibit, which will be on display at the
Historical Society’s Carriage House from
April 13th - August 31st.
Dads can bring their little princesses
(ages 3 – 11) to the Little Lady Lilac
Ball on Friday, April 29th, for a night of
dancing, games, and a meeting with this
year’s Lilac Princesses! Join the Lombard
Jr. Women’s Society at Lilacia Park at
1 p.m. on Saturday, April 30th to see
who will be crowned as this year’s Lilac
Queen, and stay for a concert in the
park at 3 p.m.
Walk through unique vendor booths,
listen to live music, and find some tasty
treats at this year’s Lilac Time Art and
Craft Fair, hosted by the Lombard Area
Chamber of Commerce on Sunday,
May 1st, in downtown Lombard.
Looking for something to do with fellow
adults? A Beer Tasting in Lilacia Park on
May 5th and a Lilacia Park Wine Tasting
on Saturday, May 14th, 7 – 9 p.m., are
great ways to experience a spring night
in Lombard.
The festival will culminate with the
Lilac Time Parade down Main Street,
on Sunday, May 15th, at 1:30 p.m. See
the Lilac Queen and her Court, the Time
Travel themed floats, and be there as
next year’s theme is revealed!
Throughout the Festival, enjoy events
at the Helen Plum Library, Lombard
Historical Society, Lilacia Park, downtown
Lombard and more!
For a list of events see page 3.
Visit lombardlilactime.com and
villageoflombard.org/lilactime for
additional information.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Carol Bauer
Honorary Spring
Blood Drive
Lilac Time Begins
Lilac Parade:
Time Travel
The Official
Publication of the
Village of Lombard
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
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newsletter of the Village of Lombard.
It is also a joint publication with the
Lombard Historical Museums. Personnel
from the respective governing bodies
are responsible for the content of their
sections. The views expressed by the
Historical Museums are not necessarily
those expressed by the Village.
Village Hall: (630) 620-5700
255 E. Wilson Ave.
Historical Society: (620) 629-1885
Historical Museums: 23 W. Maple St. &
355 E. Parkside Ave.
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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 Neighbors,
It’s hard to believe that it’s already springtime here in
Lombard, and that Lilac Time is just around the corner. As
the days get longer and brighter, I know we’re all looking
forward to getting outside and being able to enjoy our
beautiful community. I know I don’t just speak for myself
when I say, there’s no place I’d rather be than in Lombard
during Lilac Time.
Most towns begin to turn green in spring, but
Lombard turns purple! As the lilacs bloom throughout
town, and all of our neighbors and friends start to wear more purple than usual,
it can mean only one thing…It’s Lilac Time. This year’s Lilac Time festivities are
scheduled for April 30th – May 15th. If our spring weather has you in the Lilac
Spirit a little early, stop by the Historical Society to see their Lovely Ladies of
Lilac Time exhibit, from April 13th – August 31st. Join me and the Lombard Jr.
Women’s Society at the Lilac Queen Coronation (April 30th, 1 p.m.), as I help
to crown this year’s Lilac Queen. I’ll see you at this and many more events
during this year’s Lilac Time.
Our spring blood drive holds a special place in our Lombardian hearts this
year. Carol Bauer, the Village’s Executive Coordinator, was recently celebrated
for serving the Village of Lombard with 50 years. In order to honor Carol
Bauer’s ongoing service, and to celebrate her dedicated work as Lombard’s
Blood Drive Coordinator, Heartland Blood Centers has declared this upcoming
blood drive as the Carol Bauer Blood Drive. There’s no better way to honor
Carol for all of her service to our Village than to take the time and donate
blood on this day. We’re encouraging anyone who has donated in the past, or
anyone that has been positively impacted by Carol Bauer (which is everyone in
Lombard and beyond!) to attend the blood drive on April 13th. See page 12 for
details.
As we enjoy springtime in Lombard, we also can’t help but get excited
for summer. The Lombard Pride Committee was formed last year to advise
the Village Board on community events. Although no community groups have
stepped forward with a formal proposal to host a new summer event, the
Village will be hosting fireworks for the Fourth of July at Madison Meadow
Park. We look forward to celebrating July 4th with our residents. Stay tuned to
villageoflombard.org/fourthofjuly for more information.
If you have questions or need information, do not hesitate to contact me at
my office at (630) 620-5710 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
Keith T. Giagnorio
Lombard Village President
Events Around Town
Featured Event: Lilac Time 2016
Lilac Time is when Lombard’s traditions come to life, and is a time when neighbors, friends, and family celebrate our community.
Some of the events may have a cost, age restrictions, or may require registration. Please contact the host of each event for details.
Lilac Time Events
Lovely Ladies of Lilac Time Exhibit
History of the Lilac Time courts,1930today. Lombard Historical Society
(630)629-1885. Lombardhistory.org
4/13- 8/31
Lilac Bush & Flower Sales
Lombard Garden Club hosts at Lilacia
Park. Lombardgardenclub.org.
5/5, 3 - 7 p.m., 5/6, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.,
5/7, 8 a.m. - sold out
Lilac Heritage Tours, 1 p.m.
Historical Society’s Carriage House
(630)620-7322. Scheduled for 5/1, 5/3,
5/4, 5/5, 5/6, 5/7, 5/10, 5/11, 5/12, 5/13
Thursday, April 21
Looking Back at Lilac Time, 12 - 1 p.m.
History of Lilac Time at Lombard Historical
Society, (630)629-1885.
Saturday, April 23
Lilac Time Volunteer Training, 12 p.m.
Lombard Historical Society,
(630)629-1885.
Friday, April 29
Little Lady Lilac Ball, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Daddy daughter dance. (630)620-7322
Saturday, April 30
Softball Tournament
8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Registration required at lombardparks.
com. Madison Meadow Park
Lilac Queen Coronation, 1 p.m.
A Lilac Village tradition of more than 70
years. Lilacia Park
The Rhythm Rockets, 3 p.m.
Enjoy vintage music of the late 1940’s in
beautiful Lilacia Park. (630)620-7322.
Lilac Parade Wine Walk
Taste wines in 10-12 different
downtown businesses. $40 ages 21+.
lombardlilacparade.com.
Sunday, May 1
Lilac Time Art & Craft Fair
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Arts and crafts vendors, shopping & dining
in downtown Lombard. (630) 627-5040.
Lombardchamber.com
Tuesday, May 3
Garden in a Bucket Family Craft,
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Helen Plum Library’s Plaza (630)627-0316
Friday, May 6
Beer Tasting in Lilacia Park, 7 - 9 p.m.
Ages 21 + Register at lombardparks.com.
Saturday, May 7
Teddy Bear Picnic & Kids Concert in
Lilacia Park, 2 - 4 p.m.
Bring teddy bears, blankets, & treats.
Concert by Jeanie B & the Jelly Beans.
(630)620-7322
Sunday, May 8
Mother’s Day Heritage Tour, 10 a.m.
Guided tours of Lilacia Park.
(630)629-1885.
Mother’s Day Concert, 3 p.m.
British classic hit songs in Lilacia Park.
Tuesday, May 10
Anna Strange: Fun with Music, 10 a.m.
Folksinger Anna Strange in Lilacia Park.
(630)627-0316.
Saturday, May 14
Lilac Time Mutt Strut, 8 a.m.
Pre-register on race day 6:30 - 7:30 a.m.
Lombardparks.com. Begins at Maple &
Park
Lilac Pancake Breakfast
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
A dog friendly pancake breakfast in
Lilacia Park served by the Board of Park
Commissioners.
Lilac Garden Party at the Library
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Family entertainment, garden crafts for
adults & kids, refreshments, & more!
Helen Plum Library (630)627-0316.
Lilacia Park Wine Tasting, 7 - 9 p.m.
Samplings of white, red and dessert
wines. Ages 21 +. Register at
lombardparks.com or (630) 620-7322.
Sunday, May 15, 1:30 p.m.
Lilac Parade “Time Machine”
Parade begins at Main and Wilson
Friday, May 20
Kiwanis “Over the Threshold”
Housewalks
10 a.m. - 3 p.m. & 5 - 9 p.m.
Tour some of Lombard’s distinctive
homes & attend a reception with
homeowners & designers at Historical
Society Coach House 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Lombardhousewalk.com.
Friday, May 13
Lilac Ball, 6 - 10 p.m.
Formal dinner, dancing & more.
Reservations at Lombard Area Chamber
of Commerce: (630)627-5040.
For the most current list of events and Lilac Time news, visit lombardlilactime.com
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District Trustee Update
Who is your trustee? Visit villageoflombard.org/findmytrustee to find out.
District 1 Trustee
Dan Whittington
District 3 Trustee
Reid Foltyniewicz
District 5 Trustee
Robyn Pike
While Lombard is
beautiful year round,
spring time is the best
time of year for us
Lombardians! At this time last year, the
Metra Underpass was under construction, but this year we will be able to use
it to travel safely and conveniently from
Lilacia Park events, to wonderful
downtown Lombard.
As the nice weather returns to our
Village, I encourage you to take a stroll
through downtown Lombard to see all of
the new changes, including the new Marquette Kitchen and Tap, and Babcock’s
Grove Restaurant that will be opening
soon. Enjoy the many outdoor seating
establishments our downtown has to
offer, and enjoy a great time with friends
and neighbors!
Spring is here and I
know it’s time to make our
Lilac Time plans! I hope
to see you out at some of
this year’s Lilac Time events including the
57th Annual Lilac Ball on May 13th and
the 12th Annual Lombard Housewalk on
May 20th. Don’t forget to get a front row
seat for the Parade on May 15th! From
Heritage Tours with the Historical Society,
to an outdoor Mother’s Day concert at Lilacia Park, Lilac Time is a time where we
can come together with friends, family,
and neighbors to celebrate our wonderful
Village. Check out villageoflombard.org/
lilactime for a schedule of events.
Lombard Forward, Together.
One of the best things
about living in Lombard,
is celebrating Lilac Time
with all of my fellow
Lombardians. I look forward to seeing
you at many upcoming events!
As Chairperson of the Community
Relations Committee, I encourage you to
connect with the Village on our website,
and on social media including Facebook
and Twitter. We use these resources to
share about construction updates that
could impact your commutes, information
about upcoming events, and to share
important information in the case of
emergencies. Visit villageoflombard.org/
socialmedia for helpful links.
Please feel free to contact me at
[email protected].
(630) 518-2457
District 2 Trustee
Mike Fugiel
(630) 212-0040
Many people have
asked about the new
building at Ann St. and
Finley Ave, just north
of Roosevelt Rd. It’s actually a unique
facility that provides independent living
options for folks who have a slight physical and or mental disability. The average
age of the residents is mid-40’s and 50’s.
Residents are screened via a housing program through DuPage County
to determine eligibility and their rent is
determined as a portion of their monthly
income. The facility is run by Trinity
Services, Inc., a not-for-profit organization that helps people with disabilities to
live full and abundant lives. We welcome
them to our Village and District 2.
The recent breaks in winter weather
remind me to encourage you all to participate in upcoming Lilac Time events here
in Lombard. Kindly feel free to contact
me at [email protected] or
at (630)212-0040 with any questions. I’ll
see you at Lilac Time!
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(630) 621-2861
District 4 Trustee
Bill Johnston
(630) 403-5963
As the Chairperson
of the Economic and
Community Development
Committee, or “ECDC”,
I’ve seen a lot of changes
this past year, with more to come. Big
projects approved by the ECDC and
the Village Board include Sam’s Club at
611 E. Butterfield Rd., which will provide a long term impact to the Lombard
economy. Another project is Bluestone
Single Tenant Properties’ new fuel center/
convenience store at North Ave. and
Columbine Ave. (Route 53). These are
just two examples of how our new Economic Incentive Policy is assisting new
businesses by providing them with the
“explore all options” approach to development. These agreements were carefully
reviewed by the ECDC, and I am excited
to see how this resource continues to
benefit our wonderful Village.
I’m looking forward to Lilac Time,
a wonderful summer, and being part of
another successful year here in Lombard.
Feel to call or email me at johnstonb@
villageoflombard.org.
(630) 903-1125
District 6 Trustee
William Ware
(630) 319-5805
There are a lot of ways
to enjoy Lilac Time, including volunteering your time.
Attend the Lilac Time
Volunteer Training on April
23rd (see page 3) to become a volunteer.
I’m happy to say that the Village
Board recently approved zoning
entitlements, which include an addition to
the existing canopy and new signage at
610 S. Main Street. Look for a new Mobil
gas station scheduled to open soon!
Spring time also means that
construction projects will be starting
soon. Our Capital Improvement Plan
addresses much needed construction
improvements for our Village and our
2016 construction map will soon be
ready. Stay tuned to villageoflombard.org/
constructionmap for more information.
Want to be the first to know about Village
news including construction? Sign up at
villageoflombard.org/notifyme to receive
weekly e-mails from the Village. Please
email me at [email protected]
with any questions.
The Village Spotlight
Weinermobile Stops by Fire Station 45 (Above)
In March, drivers of the Weinermobile visited Fire Station
45 at 50 E. St. Charles to self wash their vehicle.
Carol Bauer reception at Village Board Meeting
(Below) On Feb. 4th, Carol Bauer thanked guests
and spoke about her 50 years of ongoing service to
the Village of Lombard.
Youth Art
Month (Left)
District 44
students were
honored at a
Village Board
Meeting on
March 3. Their
art was on
display through
March in the
Community
Room at Village Hall in
honor of Youth
Art Month.
Firefighter
Training
(Left)
Lombard
firefighters
prepare for a
mock rescue
of a victim
who has fallen
through ice at
the pond at
Village Hall.
2016 Lilac Time Photo Contest
Send us your Lilac Time photos of beautiful scenery, fun events, or your favorite Lilac Time moments, and you can
win a gift card to Yorktown Shopping Center. Celebrate our beautiful community by sharing your photos with us!
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High resolution image required
Digital submissions are preferred
Submit photos via social media with #VOLLilacTime
Non-digital submissions must include the application form available
at villageoflombard.org/photocontest. Printed photo collection must
be limited to 10 photos.
Email photos to [email protected]
Dropped off on a CD at Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Ave.,
Photos you submit must be taken by you
The deadline for submissions is Friday, May 27th and winners will be
2015 winner Spring Blossoms in Lilacia
Park by Tony Peterman
announced Friday, June 3rd. The grand prize winner will receive a prize
package valued at a minimum of $100 and have their photo featured in the
August/September issue of Pride. All submitted photos may be used in promotional materials.
Visit Villageoflombard.org/photocontest for more information
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Village News
A Reference Guide to Garbage, Recycling and More
When it comes to garbage and recycling, there are a few rules that residents should keep in mind. Feel free to
cut this page out and keep it on hand for easy reference! The Village of Lombard has contracted with Waste
Management to provide refuse, recycling and yard waste services for residents. The rates are adjusted on April
1st each year by the Consumer Price Index, and Lombardians have one of the lowest rates of area communities.
Refuse:
The standard refuse toter size is 64-gal. However, residents may contact Waste Management at (800)796-9696
to change at no cost to a 35-gal toter and save 20%. Larger 96-gal toters are also available. Additional cans,
bags and large items that can be handled by one worker (such as a mattress or chair) require a refuse sticker
available at local stores and Village Hall. Carpeting must be cut into rolls no longer than 4-ft and be less than
50-lbs each. Toters should be placed on the driveway apron and out of the roadway to enable snow plowing and
street sweeping.The flat fee for bulk materials requiring two workers is $20, backdoor service is $22, waste tires
are each $5, a special collection is $10/cy and a white good (major appliance) is $25.
Recycling:
Acceptable items include paper, cardboard, aluminum, glass, iron/steel, and plastics #1 through #6. Items that
are not accepted since they cause contamination include plastics #7, unnumbered plastics (including plastic
bags), tempered glass (including mirrors, windows, cooking glassware and light bulbs), ceramics & porcelain,
and tempered steel (including coat hangers, pots, pans and household appliances). Residents may call Waste
Management to change at no cost from the standard 64-gal recycling toter to either a 35-gal or 96-gal size.
Yard Waste:
Yard waste is collected from the first full week in April through the last full week in November. Biodegradable
bags or cans up to 45-gal and 50-lbs must each have a yard waste sticker. Bundled brush is collected without a
sticker. Each bundle must be narrower than 18-in, shorter than 6-ft, and less than 50-lbs. Each branch must be
less than six inches in diameter. The six-week free leaf collection ends the last full week of November.
Electronics:
Electronics are prohibited from landfills per State law. Therefore, computers, office equipment, and audio/video
items are not accepted curbside. Information is at villageoflombard.org/ElectronicRecycling.
Recycling Extravaganza and Charitable Donations:
The Village hosts a major collection of numerous recyclables each September. Information is mailed to all residents prior to each event. Other area drop-offs include Goodwill (351 E. Roosevelt), AMVETS (in Kmart’s parking
lot on Roosevelt), and Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore (869 S. Rohlwing in Addison, north of Rt. 64).
Compost Bins and Rain Barrels:
The Village’s Compost Bin Grant Program and Rain Barrel Grant Program enables each resident to purchase
one compost bin and/or one rain barrel from any vendor and be reimbursed up to $80 and $40, respectively.
Household Hazardous Waste:
Chemicals and other household hazardous waste may be dropped off on Saturdays
and Sundays from 9AM to 2PM at the Naperville HHW Site, 156 Fort Hill Drive (just
north of Naperville Public Works). Call 630-420-6095 for information. Latex paints
should be opened until dried and then disposed with normal household refuse. In
addition, Waste Management is offering a free At-Your-Door service for 180 households annually. More information is at www.villageoflombard.org/749/HouseholdHazardous-Waste.
Information on all these programs is available at villageoflombard.org.
Questions may be directed to [email protected] or
630-620-5740.
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Village News
Do It Yourself Home Code Enforcement Audit
The Village of Lombard invites you to measure your home, business or property against this checklist. If any of your answers
are “No”, there may be a violation of the Village Code. If you have any questions regarding Housing, Building or Property
Maintenance, please do not hesitate to contact us using the numbers on the back page of this brochure or report a concern online. Thank you for your part in maintaining the high standards that Lombard residents enjoy!
Yes No
House or Building Maintenance
Roofs, Chimneys, & Gutters
Roofs are free of sagging, surface breaks,
raised edges, curling, missing or damaged
shingles or holes.
Soffits, fascias and eaves are to be
maintained in good condition and any peeling, flaking or missing paint or rotted wood shall be
eliminated and surfaces repainted.
Chimneys are free of loose or unstable materials.
Foundation
Buildings are structurally sound and
do not lean or sag.
Foundations are free of cracks or leaks.
Exterior Surfaces
All exterior surfaces shall be maintained in good
condition. Peeling, flaking, or rotted wood
shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted. All
metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall
be coated to inhibit such rust or corrosion.
The walls are weather proof and
watertight: protected from the elements by paint,
protective covering or treatment.
The walls are in sound condition.
Doors, Windows & Screens
All windows that open have window
screens and unbroken window panes.
Exterior Walls
All doors and windows are weatherproof,
watertight, free of rot and in sound condition
and repair.
Yes No
The doors, windows and screens are
free of cracks, tears, holes, or loose, missing or
rotted boards.
Fences and Walls
Are safe, structurally sound and not
leaning.
Are free of missing slats or parts, loose or unstable
materials.
Are free of cracks and blistering that
require patching and/or painting.
Junk/Outdoor Storage
The property is free of junk, debris, brush, equipment, appliances, indoor furniture or other
personal property that is no longer used for the
purpose it was made/manufactured.
Waste Management containers are
within three feet of the building and other waste
containers are out of view.
Vehicles, Trailers, Boat, Trailers, etc.
The property is free of outdoor storage of inoperable, unlicensed, dismantled or extensively
damaged vehicles.
No vehicles are parked on the grass and recreational vehicles are removed from the front yard in
the winter months (November – April).
Weeds, Grass & Vegetation
The grass is less than 8 inches tall.
Flowerbeds and parkways are free from noxious
weeds exceeding 8” in height.
The property is free of tree branches
and bushes that obstruct sidewalk.
If you answered “Yes” to all of the items on the checklist, Congratulations! You should be proud of
your property’s appearance and the way you maintain it!
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Village News
State of the Village is Solid Due to Teamwork and Communication
Lombard Village President Keith Giagnorio delivered the
2016 State of the Village Address at the Lombard Chamber of
Commerce membership luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 17.
The State of the Village Address touched on a number of
topics including positive Village Board relations, the functions
and services of the Village’s 6 Standing Advisory Committees
(see below), Lombard’s new Economic Incentive Agreement
Policy and its positive influence on development, ongoing
commitment to communication and transparency, the high
standards of the Village’s Police and Fire Departments, and
budget concerns regarding the State of Illinois.
Village President Giagnorio highlighted long range budget
concerns due to unfunded State mandates. “The truth is, that
there’s a lot of hard work ahead, but the important thing is that
we’re not ignoring it,” said Giagnorio. “We’re choosing to be
responsible and to proactively identify solutions, and we will.
We are not a ‘kick the can down the road’ kind of Board. We
are working to solve our long range problems now because it’s
the right thing to do. It’s the responsible thing to do.”
The full text of the 2016 State of the Village Address may
be viewed at link villageoflombard.org/stateofthevillage. The
address will be run on Lombard Comcast Channel 6 and AT&T
U-verse Channel 99 on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
at 6:30 p.m., on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
at 1:00 p.m., and Fridays at 11:00 a.m., throughout April.
The video may also be viewed at link villlageoflombard.org/
stateofthevillage.
Village of Lombard Joins the “One Text or Call Could Wreck It All”
Campaign to Educate Area Drivers About Distracted Driving
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
and the Lombard Police Department has joined the “One
Text or Call Could Wreck It All” campaign to stop distracted
driving, and to make our roads
safer. The Village of Lombard
has pledged its support to
help spread the message that
distracted drivers are not only
a danger to themselves, but
everyone else on the road.
“We all know that talking on
our cell phones while driving is
distracting, but that doesn’t stop
most people from continuing
to do it,” said Traffic Safety
Sgt. Joe Grage. “This effort is
intended to educate our community about the dangers of cell
phone use and other distractions while driving. We hope
that once people see the statistics and realize the danger
involved, they will change their driving habits to help protect
themselves, their families, and others on the road.”
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In 2014, 3,179 people were killed, and 431,000 were
injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers.
While anything that takes your eyes off the road, hands off
the wheel, or mind off the task of driving
is a hazard, there is heightened concern
about the risks of texting while driving
because it combines all three types of
distraction – visual, manual and cognitive.
The national distracted driving
effort focuses on ways to change the
behavior of drivers through legislation,
enforcement, public awareness and
education – the same activities that have
curbed drunk driving and increased seat
belt use.
Lombard’s goal with this campaign is
simple – save lives by getting drivers to remember that “One
Text or Call Could Wreck It All.”
For more information about distracted driving, please visit
www.distraction.gov, or you can contact Sgt. Joe Grage at
(630)873-4667.
Village News
Village of Lombard News Briefs: April/May
Security Alarm Licensing Guidelines
All security alarm systems within the Village of Lombard
require alarm permits. These permits are valid from Sep.1 to
Aug. 31 each year. Call (630) 620-5913 with questions.
Water Billling
Feel free to use the drop box for your water bill. Please use
the envelope that is provided with your water bill, or any
generic envelope you may have at home. This drop box is
located next to the mailbox, in the Village Hall
parking lot.
No Solicitors, Please
ONLY ComEd employees, who have the
proper identification are supposed to
look at your meter or electric bill. If you
feel a salesman is employing deceptive
practices or you feel threatened in
any way, you should dial 9-1-1.Visit
villageoflombard.org/solicitors for more
information.
Planning a Move?
Before you move, be sure to give 1 week notice to the
Village concerning your water/sewer account. New owners
should contact water billing 2 - 4 days prior to possession to
avoid disconnection of service.
Questions? Contact the Water Billing Division at 620-5920
or TDD 620-5811. If you should reach our voice mail, please
leave a message with the moving date and forwarding
address information.
Counterfeit Money Reports
The Lombard Police Department has noted an
influx of counterfeit bills being passed within
Lombard. Business owners are encouraged
to take notice to the bills they receive as
payment and call 9-1-1 to report.
IRS Phone Scams Reported
Scammers claiming to work for the IRS
are calling residents. The IRS will never
demand immediate payment, demand you
make a payment without question or the
chance of appeal, require a specific form of
payment or threaten to involve police to arrest
you for not paying. Residents should hang up and
immediatly dial 9-1-1 to report the call, and then call the IRS
directly to confirm their financial security.
”
Historical Commission Seeks William J.
Mueller Heritage Award Nominations
Do you know someone who has
restored an old building? Someone
who has worked to keep old stories
and traditions alive by sharing them
with others?
The Lombard Historical
Commission is seeking nominations
for the 2016 William Mueller
Lombard Heritage Award. The
award recognizes individuals,
organizations, projects, and
programs that demonstrate a
commitment to historic preservation.
Nominations may be mailed or
hand delivered to the Lombard
Historical Commission, c/o Lombard
Village Hall, 255 E Wilson Ave,
Lombard, 60148 no later than June
3, 2016. Emailed to the Community
Development Dept at urisht@
villageoflombard.org.
Nomination categories include:
• Adaptive use/Rehabilitation
• Advocacy/Education
• Leadership/Stewardship
• Lifetime Achievement
• New Construction
• Restoration
For more information visit
villageoflombard.org/heritageaward.
Volunteer for Outdoor
Cleanup Events
•
Lombard Pride Clean Up Day
Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Remove trash and invasive plant
species on the Illinois Prairie Path and
the Great Western Trail.(630)620-5765.
•
DuPage County River Sweep
Saturday, May 16, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. to
help clean up our river systems. Bring
your canoe to join in! (630) 620-5765.
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Economic Incentive Agreement Assists Major Developments
As part of the Village’s commitment
to grow the local economy, the
Village Board recently approved two
new economic incentive packages.
These approvals facilitate new retail
commercial development while
providing for enhanced public roadway
and infrastructure improvements.
Sam’s West LLC, will be constructing
a 135,000 square foot Sam’s Club
retail warehouse store at 611 E.
Butterfield Road. The incentive, which
will be in the form of a sales tax rebate
from revenues generated from the
development, will be applied toward
offsetting the extraordinary engineering
underground utility challenges and
Butterfield Road improvements.
The overall project cost is estimated
to be $19,143,000. The Sales
Tax Incentive Agreement is up to
$2,511,000, in a net present value. The
performance-based reimbursement
would be paid out over a period of up to
ten years.
Bluestone Single Tenant Properties
LLC will be constructing a fuel station
and companion 7,223 square foot
convenience store at the southeast
corner of North Avenue and Route 53.
The station will have twenty gasoline
and five diesel fueling spaces. The
project will also be Lombard’s first
diesel fuel location, which is intended
to serve existing business traffic from
neighboring industrial businesses and
along North Avenue. This agreement
will provide up to $587,000 to offset
roadway reconstruction costs to
adjacent public streets. This work would
be undertaken concurrent with the
station construction.
The structure of both agreements
does not put any existing Village
revenues at risk as they are
performance based agreements. Village
funds will not be used. The funds to
Sam’s or Bluestone are not guaranteed.
The incentive amounts will be funded by
the generated sales from the projects
and pose no risk to Village funds.
“The Village is excited to work with
Sam’s Club and Bluestone to make
these projects a reality,” noted Keith T.
Giagnorio, Lombard Village President.
“The project will facilitate redevelopment
of underutilized properties and will
strengthen the Butterfield Road and
North Avenue corridors.”
Village Trustee Bill Johnston, Chair of
the Village’s Economic and Community
Development Committee (ECDC),
lauded the agreements. “These
businesses are projected to provide an
immediate and longer-term
impact to the Lombard economy. Such
agreements were carefully reviewed
by the ECDC and the ECDC supported
the agreements as a means to ensure
that the projects are realized.”
The Sam’s Club and Bluestone
projects are in their final design stages
and they are both hopeful for a 2016
construction start. The Village is
committed to providing an attractive
climate for new businesses that will
bring long term benefits. For more
information please contact the Village’s
Director of Community Development
William Heniff at 630-620-5749 or
[email protected].
Carol Bauer Honorary Blood Drive April 13
Help celebrate Carol Bauer’s 50 years of
dedicated service to the Village of Lombard
by donating blood. The Village of Lombard
is inviting residents, neighbors, and blood
donors of the past, to attend the upcoming
Carol Bauer Honorary Blood Drive.
Carol was originally hired in 1969 as a
Police Dispatcher, and currently works as
the Village’s Executive Coordinator. Since
1989, Carol has also served as the Village’s
Blood Drive Coordinator. During her work
with Heartland Blood Centers, Carol has
hosted 133 blood drives, with a total of
12,374 collections. These collections have the
potential to save up to 37,122 lives.
10 The Pride
Wednesday, April 13
• 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Yorktown
Shopping Center, enter at the
Carson Pirie Scott entrance.
The blood drive will be located
on the upper level.
• 1:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Lombard Village Hall, 255 E. Wilson Ave
Visit villageoflombard.org/blooddrives
or call Carol Bauer at (630)620-5712
to book an appointment or for more
information.
Lombard Historical Society
lombardhistory.org
Lilac Time Fun with the Lombard Historical Society
Exhibit Opening: The Lovely Ladies of Lilac Time
This exhibit highlights the history of the Lilac Princess
Pageant and will run through August. It will be open on
Wednesdays and Fridays 1 - 4 p.m.
Saturdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wednesday, April 13 - Wednesday, August 31
Carriage House, 23 W Maple St.
Lilac Time Brown Bag Lecture
Pack your lunch and join us for a program on the history of
the Lilac Time Festival and the popular Princess Pageant
program. Visit the new temporary exhibit The Lovely Ladies
of Lilac Time after the program.
Thursday, April 21, 12 - 1 p.m.
Carriage House, 23 W Maple St.
Lilac Time Volunteer Training
If you love Lombard and lilacs, we are in need of volunteers
to help out during this year’s Lilac Time. You can act as
either a guide in Lilacia Park, a guide at the Victorian
Cottage, or a greeter in the Carriage House. A short training
session will be held on Saturday, April 23rd at noon in the
Carriage House. No previous experience is necessary!
It’s always fun to share the great history of the park while
enjoying the beautiful surroundings (and smells!). Please call
(630)629-1885 if you have questions.
Saturday, April 23, 12 p.m.
Carriage House, 23 W Maple St.
Tours of Lilacia Park during Lilac Time
After such a long, cold winter we’re looking forward to spring
– and in Lombard, spring means lilacs! We’ll be offering our
popular Lilac Time tours again this year, and we hope you’ll
come join us for a stroll through Lilacia. And don’t forget:
historical society members get tours for free (non-member
cost is $4/person). We can also schedule private tours for
larger groups – a perfect option for garden clubs, community
organizations, or just a group of friends enjoying a day out!
The dates and times of this year’s public tours are listed
below.
April 30, 2 p.m. (Coronation at 1:00)
May 1, 1 p.m.
May 3 – 7, 1 p.m.
May 8 – 10 a.m. (Mother’s Day – mothers get a special gift!)
May 10 – 14, 1 p.m.
Calling all former Lilac Princesses and Lilac Queens!
The Lombard Historical Society is looking for contact
information for former Lilac Princesses and Queens. We
would like to invite the Princesses and Queens to a special
opening of our new temporary exhibit at the beginning
of April. We are also looking for items from your time as
Princess or Queen to borrow to be part of the exhibit which
will run through August of this year. If you would like to be
added to our list please email the Historical Society at info@
lombardhistory.org
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Looking Ahead to Memorial Day 2016
The annual Lombard Memorial Day Ceremony and program will
be held at the Veteran’s Memorial in Common Park (St. Charles
and Grace) in the Sunken Garden on Monday, May 30, 2016
at 12 p.m.
Members of the Lombard Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the
Lombard American Legion, and other military veterans will be
participating in the program. The Glenbard East High School
music department, the Lombard Historical Society, Scouts and
other community members and groups will also be participating.
There will be a wreath laying ceremony at the Lombard
Memorial Marker which contains the names of Lombard
residents who served or were killed in the Civil War, the
Spanish American War, World Wars I and II, and in Vietnam.
(No Lombard residents are recorded as being killed in the
Korean War, the Balkans, or in the Persian Gulf Wars.)
Veterans of the Armed Services, members of the community, and Scouts are invited to attend the ceremonies.
Attendees are asked to walk if they are able to the program
and to bring a lawn chair. (In the event of severe weather
the program will be held indoors at the Lombard Village Hall.)
On Memorial Day we recognize those individuals who have
served our country in the military during times of conflict or
war. In particular we recognize those individuals who made the
greatest sacrifice and gave their lives for our freedoms and our
country.
Contact William Marks at (630) 873-4446 for more information
or if you have any questions.