Burns Harbor Declares Emergency After Storm | Chicago News

Burns Harbor just declared a local disaster emergency after a brutal storm left the area powerless — but town council met thanks to a backup generator. Neighboring towns followed suit, crews scramble to keep lift stations running, and Lakeland Park’s closure is indefinite. Meanwhile, the clerk-treasurer role remains unfilled until 2027, with Council President Toni Biancardi stepping in unpaid to stabilize operations after three resignations rocked the office. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/720c937f5516dd1e