ABC7's Mark Rivera was there during the worst moments of the Patel family's lives, the ones when only a hug can comfort.
High school seniors hoped to prove themselves and earn a scholarship after COVID-19 canceled their last season.
McCook Police Chief Mario DePasquale has been indicted on federal extortion charges in the same investigation as former McCook Mayor Jeffrey Tobolski.
"This decision will determine if I get a scholarship or not."
Prosecutors say Tobolski conspired to extort money from someone and filed a false income tax return for 20-18.
Authorities responded to a hazardous materials situation in the McCook area Thursday morning.
