Lilacs were a gift to Lombard from Col. William R. Plum, a Civil War veteran, upon his death in 1927. The colonel and his wife, Helen, brought lilac bushes back home to Lombard from their European ...

The Lombard Historical Society is teaming up with local churches to host its 14th Christmas Mart on Maple Street. Visitors can explore and shop from about 100 small businesses at multiple locations.