McCook police officer realizes his goal of becoming sergeant after 11 years on the force.
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Brew Moon Festival donates $22K to charities, plans 2025 return
The annual Brew Moon Beer & Band Festival in McCook is more than sampling beers from around the nation and listening to music. It also raises money for charities.
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Local osprey stuns researchers with rare 2,000-mile migration to Colombia
An osprey banded as a chick in Lemont, Illinois, was discovered injured nearly a year later in Colombia—the South American country, not the city in Missouri—after an extraordinary 2,000-mile journey.
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Celebrate National Pie Day with apple, caramel, and a creative twist
From buttery classics to creative twists, Franklin’s Pie Company and Pticek’s & Son Bakery are the heart of National Pie Day.
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Summit double murder suspects back in court in March
The case against Mariano Martinez, 31, and Nicacio Munoz, 34, both charged in a November double murder in Summit, is moving forward. During a hearing on January 15, both sides agreed on a motion for discovery, allowing both parties to exchange evidence as the case moves ahead. Their next court appearance is set for March […]
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Argo staff and students honored for helping during fire at Summit senior housing
Argo High School administrators, staff members and students were recognized by Summit police and fire officials for their assistance helping senior citizens displaced by a fire in September at the senior housing building across the street from the school. Summit Police Chief Mel Ortiz and Summit Fire Chief Anthony Anderson attended the December school board […]
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McCook to retire dump truck, buys new one
Steven Perrin is looking forward to making a drive down to Indianapolis. That’s where village of McCook employee will pick up a 2024 Ford F750 dump truck. Indianapolis is roughly the halfway point between McCook and the dealer, Ricart Properties, which is based in Groveport, Ohio, he said. The dump truck is costing the village […]
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La Grange attorney David Imielski named to Lyons Township board
For several years, David Imielski has wanted “to become more involved in my community.” He certainly is now. Imielski, 53, an attorney who lives in La Grange, was sworn in Jan. 14 as a trustee on the Township of Lyons board. He will serve the remaining months of a term vacated in September by trustee […]
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Countryside police seek grant to cover camera costs
Countryside Police Chief Paul Klimek is hoping a grant he applied for will cover the cost of body and in-car cameras used by officers. At the Jan. 8 meeting of the city council, Klimek asked the alderman for authorization to seek the grant to reimburse the city $26,703 for buying the cameras made by Motorola. […]
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Flagg Creek pond dredging could unearth lost golf balls
If you’ve ever lost golf balls in the pond that guards the ninth hole at Flagg Creek Golf Course, you may get a late Christmas present. Chances are hundreds if not thousands of golf balls will be hauled out of the pond when it is dredged. The Countryside City Council at its Jan. 8 meeting […]