A two-punch storm rocked the southwest suburbs and Southwest Side neighborhoods last week that knocked down trees, collapsed construction in Bedford Park, and flooded streets and basements that residents are still cleaning up.
Category: McCook
Posted inReporter New News
Former Worth Township supervisor gets probation
Former Worth Township Supervisor John O’Sullivan was sentenced Wednesday to 18 months probation for his role in trying to put red-light cameras in Oak Lawn.
Posted inDVN Mayhem
McCook targets reckless drivers with $10,000 impound fee
McCook Mayor Terrance Carr has a warning for drivers who shut down intersections and tear up village roads: stay out or pay up.
Posted inDVN New News
Rib Fest will return to McCook in 2026 after successful debut
Rib Fest was such a success in its first year in McCook, an encore is already planned for 2026, says Mayor Terry Carr.
Posted inDVN New News
Update: Feds ask for 5 years in prison for former McCook mayor Tobolski
Former McCook Mayor Jeff Tobolski is scheduled to be sentenced next week by U.S. District Chief Judge Virginia Kendall.
Posted inDVN Business
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.
Posted inDVN New News
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.
Posted inDVN Mayhem
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.
Posted inDVN New News
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
Posted inReporter New News
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.