Lombard, Illinois · No. 1
The Sunday Lilac Post
Sunday, October 11, 2026
A hard night on St. Regis, a chief’s farewell, and Spooktacular next Sunday
The week began with sad news from St. Regis Drive, where the village says a resident died after a fire on the night of Friday, Oct. 2. Fire Chief Richard Sander retired Thursday after 10 years in Lombard, the village says. Crosswalk work on Main Street runs through Friday, and next Sunday the chamber’s Downtown Spooktacular takes over St. Charles Road from noon to 5.
This week’s news
Resident dies after St. Regis Drive fire
Lombard firefighters put out a fire in one unit of a multi-family building on St. Regis Drive on Friday night, Oct. 2. The village says the resident was taken to the hospital in critical condition and later died. The cause is under investigation.
Read the storyFire Chief Sander retires
The village says Chief Richard Sander retired Oct. 8 after 10 years in Lombard and more than 40 in the fire service. A search for the next chief is underway.
Village releaseMain Street crosswalk work through Oct. 16
The village is repairing the crosswalk on Main Street just north of St. Charles Road through Friday, Oct. 16, weather permitting. Give the block extra time if you’re walking to the train or the library.
Village newsSeniors of the Year
The village named Jackie Stawiarski and Lynn Moist the 2026 Senior Woman and Senior Man of the Year for their volunteer work.
Village newsThe farmers market’s last Tuesday
The chamber scheduled the 2026 Lombard Farmers Market’s final market for Tuesday, Oct. 6, under the Arch, with Inversion Jazz Band closing out the season’s music.
Read the storySpooktacular is next Sunday
The chamber’s Downtown Spooktacular runs noon to 5 on Sunday, Oct. 18, on St. Charles Road between Main and Elizabeth, with trick-or-treating at the businesses, games, and a costume contest. For Oct. 31, the village recommends neighborhood trick-or-treating from 3 to 7 p.m.
Village newsWorth your time
Park
Lilacia, after the bloom
The park is free, dawn to dusk. The lilacs are done for the year. The paths are not.
Monday, September 28, 2026
Outdoors
The Prairie Path, while the light is still long
Crushed limestone, a flat line through town, and a canopy that will not last the month.
Sunday, September 20, 2026
History
The oldest house on Parkside
Sheldon Peck’s 1839 homestead is still on its original ground, and it is a verified stop on the Underground Railroad.
Saturday, September 12, 2026
The week ahead
Mon, Oct 12 to Sun, Oct 18. Church dates are on the Catholic corner.
Monday, October 12, 2026
District 44: no school · All day
Lombard Elementary District 44
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026
District 44 school improvement day · All day
Lombard Elementary District 44
Add to calendarPublic Works & Environmental Concerns Committee · 6:00 p.m.
Public Works Building · 1051 Hammerschmidt Ave
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Thursday, October 15, 2026
★Village Board of Trustees · 6:00 p.m.
Village Hall · 255 E Wilson Ave
Board Room, Village Hall, 6 p.m. On the village meetings calendar.
Add to calendarThe Art of Dying · 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Victorian Cottage · 23 W Maple St
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Friday, October 16, 2026
Me & Mom Prom · 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m.
Lombard Community Building · 433 E St. Charles Rd
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Sunday, October 18, 2026
★Spooktacular · 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
St. Charles Road · Between Main St and Elizabeth St
Lombard Area Chamber of Commerce. Trick-or-treat at the businesses, games, a costume contest, a scavenger hunt, bounce houses, and live entertainment.
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Sports
Final scores
Football · Fri, Oct 2
Glenbard East vs. West Chicago
W 41–8
Source: IHSA
This week
- Schedule: MaxPreps: Glenbard East football schedule
Football · Fri, Oct 16 · 7:00 p.m.
Glenbard East vs. South Elgin
- Schedule: MaxPreps: Montini football schedule
Football · Fri, Oct 16 · 7:30 p.m.
Montini vs. St. Francis