Lyons Township welcomed new leadership as two trustees and a highway commissioner were sworn in alongside five returning officials.
Category: McCook
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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McCook board signs off on AC upgrades, banner ads at The MAX
The McCook Village Board unanimously approved paying $190,400 to Cahill Heatin for four new air conditioning units at The MAX.
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Survivor recounts fatal McCook shooting that left a bullet in his head
Nearly 13 months after he was shot, there’s a mark near his right wrist, along with the indentation in his right temple where a bullet is lodged.