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Village of McCook celebrates 100 years!
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5000 S. Glencoe Avenue, McCook, IL. 60525
Business: 708-447-1234
Fax - 708-447-1420
Business: 708-447-1234
Fax - 708-447-1420
Village of McCook Celebrates 100 Years!
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As the Village of McCook celebrates its 100-year anniversary in 2026, we pause to look back with pride and gratitude on a century that began in 1926 with a small community and a big sense of purpose. From its early days of modest homes, local businesses, and familiar faces, McCook has grown and changed in countless ways — yet the spirit of neighbor helping neighbor has never faded. Through generations of families, milestones, and memories, the Village has remained a place where tradition matters, service is valued, and community comes first. This centennial is not just a celebration of time passed, but of the people and stories that have shaped McCook into what it is today.
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Text to 911
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Taser Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
McCook Police Department Awarded $15,586 Grant from ILEAS for Taser 10 Units
McCook, February 3, 2025, The McCook Police Department is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant in the amount of $15,586 from the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS). This funding will be used to purchase five state-of-the-art Taser 10 units, enhancing officer safety and providing an additional tool for de-escalation in critical situations.
The new Taser 10 units represent the latest in non-lethal force technology, allowing officers to effectively manage confrontations while prioritizing public and officer safety. This grant underscores the commitment of both ILEAS and the McCook Police Department to ensuring the best resources are available for law enforcement professionals serving our community.
We are grateful to ILEAS for their continued support in equipping our officers with advanced tools that help us safely and effectively carry out our mission, said Jeremy Carr, Chief of the McCook Police Department. This investment strengthens our ability to protect and serve while emphasizing de-escalation and community safety.
The McCook Police Department remains committed to utilizing innovative solutions and securing funding opportunities that enhance public safety and law enforcement capabilities.
For more information, please contact:
David W. DeLeshe
Deputy Chief of Police
McCook Police Department
[email protected]
McCook Police Department Awarded $15,586 Grant from ILEAS for Taser 10 Units
McCook, February 3, 2025, The McCook Police Department is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant in the amount of $15,586 from the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS). This funding will be used to purchase five state-of-the-art Taser 10 units, enhancing officer safety and providing an additional tool for de-escalation in critical situations.
The new Taser 10 units represent the latest in non-lethal force technology, allowing officers to effectively manage confrontations while prioritizing public and officer safety. This grant underscores the commitment of both ILEAS and the McCook Police Department to ensuring the best resources are available for law enforcement professionals serving our community.
We are grateful to ILEAS for their continued support in equipping our officers with advanced tools that help us safely and effectively carry out our mission, said Jeremy Carr, Chief of the McCook Police Department. This investment strengthens our ability to protect and serve while emphasizing de-escalation and community safety.
The McCook Police Department remains committed to utilizing innovative solutions and securing funding opportunities that enhance public safety and law enforcement capabilities.
For more information, please contact:
David W. DeLeshe
Deputy Chief of Police
McCook Police Department
[email protected]
BUCKLE UP!!!
The McCook Police Department would like to remind everyone to drive safe and make sure you buckle up!
McCook officers will be participating in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highways Traffic Safety Administration’s 2023/2024 Safety Campaigns.
Additional officers will be patrolling, looking for those who are not “Buckled Up” and driving Sober! Please make sure you and all passengers are properly restrained and pick a designated driver if you consume alcohol.
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