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.
St. Laurence community rallies for childhood cancer awareness
St. Laurence High School raised more than $2,000 during its fourth annual St. Baldrick’s-inspired head-shaving event on March 13, with 13 participants and full school engagement.
Trump administration denies Illinois FEMA appeal
Federal Emergency Management Agency has officially denied the state’s appeal for a major disaster declaration following severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding that impacted southwest suburbs and the Southwest Side from August 16–19, 2025.
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.
Teen charged with forging deed, selling Burbank home
A Riverside teenager was arrested last week for allegedly forging a deed and selling a home for $72,000 in Burbank, police said.
Justice man charged in father’s fatal shooting in Forest View
A Justice man was charged Saturday with first-degree murder for the fatal shooting of his father in Forest View.
Reavis high school teacher resigns after student allegations
A Reavis High School teacher resigned last month after students reported allegations of inappropriate behavior.
Bridgeview firefighters battle house fire in Nottingham Park
Bridgeview firefighters battled frigid temperatures as well as a house fire early Friday morning in unincorporated Nottingham Park.
Burbank teen selected as Delegate to Congress of Future Medical Leaders
Burbank teen Natalia Kwak, a St. Laurence freshman, earns prestigious medical leadership honor while excelling in science and creative projects.
