ENEWSPF- This exhaustive FAQ on Coronavirus Disease 2019 was written by Howard B. Owens, Publisher of The Batavian, the first local, online-only news source for Batavia and Genesee County, New York. The Batavian now stands as Genesee County’s most popular online news site. Mr. Owens is a fellow member of LION[Read More…]
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COVID-19: April Water Bills in Park Forest Were Estimates
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Due to issues resulting from the impact of the coronavirus and Illinois’ stay-at-home order, Park Forest’s water billing is undergoing temporary changes. Park Forest usually utilizes meter readers who travel throughout the community to read meters to gather data for water billing. With those employees and many[Read More…]
Food Pantry COVID-19 Updates
This article is available for free as part of our public service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Community Engagement Coordinator Rachel Wax of the Park Forest Police Department put together this local food pantry guide for those who might be in need during these challenging times. For Park[Read More…]
South Suburban Testing Sites for COVID-19
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The following is a list of testing sites in the south and southwest suburbs for COVID-19. We also include guidelines for testing from the CDC. Please note not all testing sites listed are managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health. This list will be updated frequently.[Read More…]
Tom Mick Reports: Village Government Operates in Reduced Capacity per COVID-19
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Village Manager Tom Mick reported Monday at the Village Board meeting regarding Village government operations during Gov. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting was held via phone conferencing. Audio of the meeting was broadcast live on cable and the Village website. Mr. Mick[Read More…]
Online Extortion Scams Increasing During the COVID-19 Crisis
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has seen an increase in reports of online extortion scams during the current “stay-at-home” orders due to the COVID-19 crisis. Because large swaths of the population are staying at home and likely using the computer more than usual, scammers may use this[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Officer Has COVID-19, Recovering at Home
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An officer with the Park Forest Police Department has contracted COVID-19 and is recovering at home, Police Chief Christopher Mannino said in a statement Monday. No additional information about the officer will be released, Chief Mannino said. “It is unfortunate that the occasion has arisen to notify[Read More…]
Guard Assists Illinois Residents in COVID-19 Response
BY DAVID VERGUN, DOD NEWS Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- About 31,000 Army and Air National Guard troops nationwide have been activated to support the COVID-19 pandemic response, and about 650 have been activated in Illinois, the chief of operations for the Illinois National Guard’s joint task force said. Army Lt. Col. Michael Eastridge[Read More…]
Hey! Guess What? More Snow Thursday Night: 2-4 inches
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Would anyone care to name the season we’re currently in? This wintry spring we’ve been experiencing will persist as more snow is due to fall Thursday night. Chances right now are between 90-100 percent, according to the National Weather Service. Wednesday night will be partly cloudy, with[Read More…]
FBI Expects a Rise in Scams Involving Cryptocurrency Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Fraudsters are leveraging increased fear and uncertainty during the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money and launder it through the complex cryptocurrency ecosystem. People of all ages, including the elderly, are being victimized by criminals through cryptocurrency-related fraud schemes. Developments in cryptocurrency technology and an increasing number of[Read More…]
