McCook

Village Hall
5000 Glencoe
McCook, IL 60525
Phone: (708) 447-9030
Fax: (708) 447-2584

www.VillageOfMcCook.org

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday

• Population: 239
• Avg. Home Value: $292,380
• Avg. Income: $71,520
• Median Age: 42

Recreation Facilities: The MAX (McCook Athletic & Exposition Center), Phil Svetich Park District, I Playground, Ken Plesha Baseball Field, and McCook Public Library

Education

Special Education

LaGrange Area Department of Special Education (LADSE)
1301 West Cossitt Avenue, LaGrange
354-5730

Helping Hand - Administration
9649 West 55th Street, Countryside
352-3580

Community College

College of DuPage
425 22nd Street
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-6599 630-942-2800

Westmont Center
650 Pasquinelli Drive, Westmont
(630) 655-2910

Robert Morris College
1804 Centre Point Circle, Naperville
(630) 577-8739

History

The Village of McCook was named after John J. McCook, a late 19th century director of the Santa Fe Railroad and a former American Civil War officer. This coming of the railroads spurred development. Several quarries began operating in the 1880's attracting youthful Eastern European male laborers. The stone was shipped on the Illinois & Michigan Canal and later on the Sanitary & Ship Canal. In 1926, McCook incorporated as a village.

Mayor Jeffrey Tobolski and the Village Board have worked together to develop a close-knit community. Employee participation is encouraged and enjoyed at village events. The Administration Department is easily accessible to the residents.

The Police Department has progressed from the early days, when one officer patrolled the village on his own motorcycle. Today, the staff consists of a chief, a deputy chief, lieutenant, four sergeants, eleven officers and five dispatchers. - all receiving continuous training.

The McCook Fire Department operates with a full-time staff. The Department is trained in technical rescue, hazardous materials, fire and medical services. The village has purchased a state-of-the-art ambulance to help assist with medical needs.

The McCook Water Department provides water to the neighboring communities of La Grange, Riverside, Hodgkins, and Countryside (which then resupplies water to La Grange Highlands and Indian Head Park).

The Department of Public Works provides many outstanding services for the community. The streets and parkways are expertly maintained and complimentary grass cutting and snow removal programs to homeowners are benefits of living in McCook.

The MAX (McCook Athletic & Exposition Center) was recently purchased by the Village of McCook. At 125,000 square feet under roof, it contains a full-sized indoor football field covered in synthetic turf, two full-sized basketball courts, volley ball courts, and a baseball/softball academy. A new restaurant will be built to compliment community and public events, as well as concerts and social activities.

A new shopping complex is being planned, as is a hotel, restaurants, and industrial projects. McCook is a community that is welcoming the future.

Departments

Police Department
Non-emergency - (708) 447-1234
Emergency - 911

The McCook Police Department has 18 sworn officers and 5 dispatchers. McCook has one of the lowest crime rates in the Chicagoland suburbs for over 20 years.

Fire Department
(708) 447-7561

With a staff of eleven, the McCook Fire Department protects upwards of 5000 people during any workday. They are prepared to respond to fire, industrial accidents and medical needs.

Department of Public Works
(708) 447-9030

All Other Departments
(708) 447-9030