Former McCook Mayor Jeff Tobolski is scheduled to be sentenced next week by U.S. District Chief Judge Virginia Kendall.
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McCook Rib Fest debuts with ribs, fireworks and four days of live music
McCook Rib Fest runs Thursday through Sunday in the parking lot behind the The MAX aquatic center, 4751 S. Vernon Ave.
McCook mayor becomes highway commissioner in township shakeup
Lyons Township welcomed new leadership as two trustees and a highway commissioner were sworn in alongside five returning officials.
Foot photos lead to death threats
A McCook woman – who had been selling photos of her feet to a buyer on TikTok – told police on April 17 she began receiving death threats after she refused to honor “odd requests” from the buyer.
McCook fires police officer after extended probation
The village of McCook has parted ways with police officer Mark Goddard, who was fired after an extended 18-month probationary period
Casten urges residents to speak out at town hall meeting
U.S. Rep. Sean Casten tells a capacity crowd at the Evergreen Park Community Center they need to speak out against President Donald Trump.
Local Catholics mourn Pope Francis
Catholics worldwide were in mourning after Pope Francis died on Monday from a stroke that put him into a coma, which led to heart failure.
McCook board approves $38,000 fuel system upgrade
McCook will spend $38,000 to replace its aging gas pump system after the board approved the purchase on April 7.
Thieves target trucks in string of CPC module thefts
McCook police are investigating a string of burglaries involving semi-trailer trucks parked along Joliet Road and West 47th Street.
Judge denies release for man charged in McCook shooting
Sisto Brito – charged with murdering a man in McCook – will remain in Cook County Jail after a judge denied a request he be released on electronic monitoring.
