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By Village of Lombard

Illinois Severe Weather Preparedness Month in March: Connect with the Village

In an effort to help residents plan ahead for severe weather, Lombard is recognizing Illinois Severe Weather Preparedness Month by sharing tips and safety information throughout March, and by reminding citizens to connect with the Village for information during emergency situations.

Severe weather can happen anywhere, at any time, creating potentially life-threatening situations. During extreme weather emergencies, the Village of Lombard will communicate to citizens through the following resources:

The Village website: www.villageoflombard.org
Social Media Accounts: Facebook (www.facebook.com/villageoflombard) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/lilacvillage)
The E-Pride email newsletter is sent on a weekly basis and will also be used for emergency information

Public Works Seeking Resident Participants for 4th Annual Public Works Citizens Academy

Have you ever wondered how Lombard's water is treated? Or how our streets are maintained? If the answer is yes, then Lombard's Public Works Citizens Academy is for you! This free program is open to residents ages 18+. Classes will be held on 4 consecutive Monday evenings from 6 - 8:30 p.m., beginning April 18th.

Throughout the program, participants will tour Lombard's Public Works facilities, learn about the various Public Works Divisions, and receive hands-on training and demonstrations.

Space is limited and registrations are due by Wednesday, April 13. To register or learn more, visit www.villageoflombard.org/pwca.

Design Engineering Begins for Large Diameter Combined Sewer Rehabilitation Project

The Village of Lombard is starting the design engineering phase of next year’s Large Diameter Combined Sewer Rehabilitation Project. The sewer is located within the Village’s rights-of-way and permanent easements, from Lombard Common Park westward generally along Washington Boulevard and Hickory Street to the Glenbard Wastewater Authority.

The project engineer, Christopher B. Burke Engineering LTD, will perform a land survey using a highly technical drone tomorrow, March 4. Visit the project page for more information.

Employment Opportunities

The Village of Lombard is now accepting applications for the following positions:

Learn more about these opportunities and find out why the Village of Lombard might be the right career move for you at www.villageoflombard.org/jobs.

New COVID-19 Testing Site to Open at DuPage County Fairgrounds

The DuPage County Health Department is opening an additional COVID-19 testing site at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 Manchester Road, in Wheaton on Tuesday, March 1.

The site will be open Sunday 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. (closed the first Sunday of every month) and Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Register in advance at www.curative.com.

Individuals of any age can be tested, and no appointment, doctor referral, or insurance is required. The test will be a self-collected, shallow nasal PCR test. Test results will be available within 1-2 days after the lab receives the sample.

Mask Use Optional at Village Buildings

In accordance with State guidance, masks are now optional at Lombard Village Hall as well as the Police Department, Fire Department, and Public Works facilities.

The Village encourages members of the public to do business with the Village by whichever method matches their comfort level --whether it be online, by email, by phone or in-person. Village Hall walk-in hours are Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Village staff is available to assist residents by phone at (630) 620-5700 or appointment during regular business hours, Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Governor Pritzker issued an executive order on Feb. 28 lifting the statewide indoor mask requirement. As such, Illinois residents can resume activities without wearing a mask indoors except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance. In addition, please note that individual and private businesses may still choose to require masks and patrons entering these businesses should be respectful of their requirements

Upcoming Events and Important Dates

Upcoming Meetings

See a full list of Village Board and Committee Meetings

NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, tonight's Village Board of Trustees Meeting (Mar. 3) at 6 p.m. will not be live-streamed on the Village website. A live broadcast will still be available on Comcast Channel 6 and AT&T Channel 99. The meeting video will also be posted to the Village Video Center within 48 hours after the meeting.