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6530 W. 79th Street
Burbank, IL 60459 (708) 599-5500 Fax (708) 599-8088
 

 
 

City Clerk
Barry J. Szymczak
 has been a resident of the City of Burbank since 1987. He is a graduate of Brother Rice High School, Class of '71. He and his wife Grace have a son, daughter and 3 grandchildren. After graduation, he was employed at Sherwood Florist in Chicago, his family owned business. In 2003 , the business closed after 45 years of serving the community. Barry then was employed at Lawn Funeral Home in Burbank from January 2004 until his election to the City Clerk's office in April 2017. He served as a member /secretary of the Fire-Police Commission from 1996 to 2008, and then 2+ terms as Alderman of the 3rd Ward of the City of Burbank, along with Committee Chairman of Public Works.

The City Clerks office will be closed on the following dates in 2023

  • NEW YEARS DAY JANUARY 1, 2023
    (Closed Monday January 2, 2023)

  • PRESIDENT’S DAY FEBRUARY 20, 2023

  • GOOD FRIDAY APRIL 7, 2023

  • MEMORIAL DAY MAY 29, 2023

  • JUNETEENTH JUNE 19, 2023

  • INDEPENDENCE DAY JULY 4, 2023

  • LABOR DAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

  • COLUMBUS DAY OCTOBER 9, 2023

  • VETERANS DAY NOVEMBER 11, 2023
    (Closed Friday Nov 10, 2023)

  • THANKSGIVING NOVEMBER 23, 2023
    (Closed Friday November 24, 2023)

  • CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 25, 2023

 

 

The City of Burbank was incorporated as a city on April 4, 1970, and presently operates under the Aldermanic-City form of government. Under this form of government, the Mayor, Treasurer, City Clerk and 7 Alderman are elected for a term of four years. The City Council meets the 2nd and 4thWednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall. These are public meetings and citizens are invited to attend and to observe their government in action. Prior to adjournment, questions and comments are invited from the floor.

  FORMS:
Burbank New Business License
Burbank Business License Renewal
Freedom of Information ACT (pdf)
Muni-Codes Burbank Ordinances online
Real Estate Transfer Tax Form (pdf)
Vehicle Sticker Renewal Info
Vehicle Fuel Tax Return for distributors Form

NOTE: Some forms on the City of Burbank website are sample forms and should only be used as examples. Most forms used by the city are multi-page and multi-color.


Starting on Monday March 27, 2023, vehicle sticker forms will be sent out Via U.S Mail. Online purchase's Via our website portal begins April 03, 2023. City Sticker purchases in person and at City Hall's main desk also begins on this date.

Thank you for your continued support.

Click Here for purchase site.

 

New Stickers must be displayed by May 31st. 100% Penalties Apply June 1st. New Vehicle Purchases and New Residents Have 30 Days to Apply at Regular Price. Proof of Purchase Date is Required. Please note Burbank requires the removal of previously expired city stickers from your vehicles window.


COMMUNITY NEWS
Yard waste pickup begins April 1st to November 30th We will have stickers available at the Clerk’s office.
Throwing away electronics is now against the law and heavy fines can be
imposed. Please visit the following website to learn how to properly dispose.
e-waste @ earth 911.com and other waste products like paints, etc.
Further questions contact city hall.
We are still collecting old eyeglasses and cases these are collected and given to the Lions Club.
PLEASE CALL 708 599-5500 WE ARE ALWAYS GLAD TO HEAR
FROM YOU WITH QUESTIONS, COMPLAINTS, ADVICE, ETC.
WE ARE HERE TO SERVE YOU.