Carnival rides, live music, and summer fun came together for Burbank’s annual Party in the Park, celebrating an early Fourth of July and America’s 250th anniversary. The Burbank Park District hosted the event, with the City of Burbank, Stickney Township, Burbank Chamber of Commerce, and dozens of local businesses sponsoring its fourth modern iteration. From […]
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Burbank firefighters honored for saving residents in apartment fire rescue
Burbank firefighters honored for high-risk efforts in rescuing people from a smoke-filled apartment building.
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Tens of thousands flock to Chicago Comic Convention
Chicago’s Comic & Entertainment Expo drew tens of thousands of fans for three days of panels, cosplay, and activities featuring Marvel stars Elizabeth Olsen and Charlie Cox.
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Burbank police achieve rare accreditation
The Burbank Police Department has received official accreditation from the Illinois Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.
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Burbank hires 6 cadets as police officers
The appointees are current police cadets who will complete their training after four more months in the academy, said Burbank Police Chief Jack Garcia.
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Burbank business construction stays hot despite hotel delays
A 4-year-old hotel project at 79th Street and State Road remains unfinished, with officials noting progress is continuing on the long-delayed construction.
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Mobile DMV drives into Burbank
Going to the DMV got a whole lot more convenient for residents of Burbank and nearby communities – at least for one day.
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Burbank bolsters fire department with 5 new hires
A big day came for the Burbank Fire Department last month when the Burbank City Council approved the hiring of four new firefighters.
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Burbank gives out 400 turkeys for Thanksgiving
A coalition of elected officials, businesses and community orgnizations came together to distribute 400 turkeys to Burbank families for Thanksgiving.
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Stickney Township residents get property tax appeal assistance
A small crowd of Stickney Township residents gathered in the Viverito Center in Burbank to get assistance filing property tax appeals