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.
Category: Burbank
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.
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.
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.
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.
