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Economic & Community Development Committee

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Jul 30, 2026

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Committee approves three business incentives

Published Jul 30, 2026

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Economic development updates and business openings

Staff said the Village is moving the business grants application from paper to an online system, with the application expected online in a few weeks and the website ready in a few months.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Facade grant advances for downtown building

The committee recommended a $75,310 Downtown Improvement & Renovation Grant for MinMax Games at 1 S. Park Avenue, including façade repairs and ADA accessibility upgrades such as a new side entrance and interior lift.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Zoning updates advance

The committee recommended approval of a text amendment for roll-off dumpsters, dump trailers, and high-sided utility trailers on residential property. Members also continued discussing a possible new zoning land use category for Social and Community Space, but staff said more research is needed before any formal recommendation.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

New social and community space zoning discussed

The committee reviewed a proposed new zoning category for “Social and Community Space” to cover business models that do not fit current classifications, but it sent the item back for more answers before any vote.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Dec 9, 2025

Restaurant Week and downtown marketing plans

Lombard is launching its first Restaurant Week from January 23 through February 1, 2026, while also moving forward with a refreshed community marketing brochure and a Yorktown Center update.

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Briefing

Oct 13, 2025

Economic development tools advanced

The committee approved a year-long Placer.ai subscription request and supported expanding the Downtown Grant Program boundary south along Main Street.

3 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jul 14, 2025

Downtown retail grant advances

The committee approved a Downtown Retail Business Grant of up to $17,440.29 for Soapy Roads of Lombard at 10 W. St. Charles Road, supporting interior renovation and expansion of the business.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 11, 2025

Committee approves three business incentives

The committee approved grant or incentive changes for O'Neill's Pub, Prairie Food Co-op, and Vibe Cafe, including exterior upgrades, a deadline amendment, and a smaller awning grant.

2 min readMunicipal coverage