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Lombard, Illinois is a village in DuPage County located about 20 miles west of downtown Chicago. With a population of over 43,000 as of 2020, it is one of the larger suburbs in the Chicago metropolitan area.

History

Lombard was founded in 1869 by Josiah Lombard. It was originally named Babcock's Grove after early settler Ralph Babcock. The name was changed to Lombard in honor of Josiah Lombard who donated land for the train station in exchange for the town being named after him. Lombard was incorporated as a village in 1869.

Lombard experienced growth when the Chicago Aurora and Elgin Railroad came through in 1902. Additional growth occurred after World War II when large tracts of land were developed into suburban housing. The population grew rapidly in the 1950s and 1960s.

For more information on the history of Lombard, visit the Lombard Wikipedia page.

Population

As of the 2020 census, Lombard had a population of 43,165 people. This makes it the 101st largest city in Illinois by population. The racial makeup of Lombard is 78.7% White, 5.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 11.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.1% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race make up 8.4% of the population.

Economy and Major Employers

Historically, Lombard has been home to many blue collar manufacturing jobs. Major employers included the Sheldon Manufacturing Company which made shelving and office furniture. Over time, manufacturing jobs declined and the village economy transitioned to service, healthcare, education, and retail jobs.

Today, major employers in Lombard include:

• Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital (1S450 IL-53, Lombard) - Hospital, 2,454 employees. Website: Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
• Elmhurst College (190 Prospect Ave, Elmhurst) - Private College, 1,300 employees. Website: Elmhurst College
• Jewel-Osco (100 S Main St, Lombard) - Grocery store, 700 employees. Website: Jewel-Osco
• Ascension Resurrection Medical Center (7435 W Talcott Ave, Chicago) - Hospital, 617 employees. Website: Ascension Resurrection Medical Center

Other major industries include education, healthcare, retail, and food service. For more information on economic development in Lombard visit the Lombard Economic Development website.

Landmarks and Attractions

Lilacia Park

One of the most famous attractions in Lombard is Lilacia Park. This free public park features over 1,000 lilac bushes and 150 varieties of lilacs. The lilacs are at peak bloom for 2-3 weeks in late April or early May. The park also features walking paths, fountains, and a gazebo.

Lilacia Park is located at 150 S Park Ave, Lombard, IL 60148. View Lilacia Park on Google Maps.

Helen Plum Memorial Library

The Helen Plum Memorial Library is Lombard's public library. Originally founded in 1909, the current building opened in 2002. The library features books, computers, meeting spaces, and programs for all ages.

The library is located at 110 W Maple St, Lombard, IL 60148. Phone: (630) 627-0316. View the Helen Plum Memorial Library on Google Maps.

Historical Museum

The Lombard Historical Museum is located in the former Illinois Bell Telephone building built in 1927. It features exhibits on the history of Lombard and hosts special events throughout the year.

The museum is located at 23 W Maple St, Lombard, IL 60148. Phone: (630) 629-1885. View the Lombard Historical Museum on Google Maps.

Public Transportation

Public transportation in Lombard is provided by the Pace suburban bus service. Several Pace bus routes connect Lombard to nearby suburbs and Chicago's CTA trains and buses. The Lombard Metra station provides commuter rail service on the Union Pacific West line with trains going to downtown Chicago.

For schedules, fares, and route planning visit the Pace Bus and Metra websites.

Schools

Public schools in Lombard are operated by Lombard School District 44 for elementary schools and Glenbard Township High School District 87 for high schools. There are also several private schools in Lombard.

Public schools include:

• Lombard School District 44 (elementary) - 150 W Madison St, Lombard, IL 60148. Phone: (630) 827-4400
• Glenbard Township High School District 87 - 596 Crescent Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. Phone: (630) 469-9100

Private schools include:

• Montini Catholic High School - 19W070 Butterfield Rd, Lombard, IL 60148. Phone: (630) 627-6930
• St. John Lutheran School - 229 S Lincoln St, Lombard, IL 60148. Phone: (630) 629-0692

County and Local Government

Lombard is located in DuPage County. The DuPage County government provides county-level services to Lombard and other municipalities in the county.

DuPage County website: https://www.dupageco.org/
Address: 421 N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: (630) 407-6500

The local Lombard village government provides services and legislation specific to Lombard. This includes police, fire, public works, planning, and more.

Lombard Village Hall website: https://www.villageoflombard.org/
Address: 255 E Wilson Ave, Lombard, IL 60148
Phone: (630) 620-5700

Additional Local Resources

• Lombard Park District - for parks, recreation programs, and facilities
• Village of Lombard Facebook page - get news and updates on Facebook
• Lombard Colts Football - local youth football and cheerleading
• Lombard Chamber of Commerce & Industry - supports local Lombard businesses

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