By Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist, and Gary Kopycinski, Editor & Publisher Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Even though spring is officially underway, a snowstorm threatens the return of wintry weather in Park Forest and the Northeast. Park Forest will see its share of the white stuff beginning Sunday night. Before that, however, Park[Read More…]
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Veterans: Call Before Visiting Your VA Facility
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Got a fever, cold, cough or flu-like symptoms? Are you worried that you have a viral illness? The last thing you want to do is get out of the house to see the doctor, exposing yourself (and others) to more potential bugs and viruses. VA can make it[Read More…]
Daily coronavirus briefing: Global death toll surges past 10,000 after most devastating day yet
By Mark Puleo, AccuWeather staff writer& Chaffin Mitchell, AccuWeather staff writer& Adriana Navarro, AccuWeather staff writer AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- The new coronavirus, and COVID-19, the disease it causes, surfaced in late 2019, and by mid-March had become a full-blown crisis worldwide. The global death toll climbed above 6,000 by March 15, just a few days[Read More…]
IDPH: Deaths of Three More Individuals in Illinois with Coronavirus Disease, 422 Known Cases Statewide
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced the death of three people in Illinois with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) changing the number of cases statewide. The individuals include a Will County resident in his 50s and a Cook County resident in her 80s, and an out-of-state resident in[Read More…]
Cook County Launches New “AlertCook” Text System and Hotline Number to Provide Rapid COVID-19 Updates
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined by officials from the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) and the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) announced the launch of a new emergency text alert system, hotline number, and email address to keep the[Read More…]
COVID-19: Park Forest Municipal & Parking Courts Postponed
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) all municipal and parking courts in Park Forest have been postponed until May, police said in a statement. Municipal (local hearing) court dates for March 19, April 9, or April 23, have been rescheduled for May 14, police said. Anyone scheduled with[Read More…]
COVID-19: Park Forest Village Hall Closed, All Meetings Canceled
Village Services Will Continue Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Park Forest Village Hall and the Downtown Property Management Office are temporarily closed to the public as of Wednesday, March 18, the Village said in a statement. The offices will be open for phone calls, general questions,[Read More…]
IDPH: 29 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Illinois
There are now 93 known cases of COVID-19 in Illinois Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced 29 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across Illinois. Five additional counties are now reporting cases – Champaign, Clinton, Sangamon, Whiteside, and Winnebago counties. Other locations with cases include Chicago[Read More…]
Rich Township 227 to Close All Buildings Effective Monday for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich Township Superintendent Dr. Johnnie Thomas sent a letter Saturday to students and families of School District 227 regarding plans for the closure of schools effective Monday, March 16, 2020. “Governor Pritzker has directed all Illinois School districts to close starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020,” the superintendent said[Read More…]
ICC Calls on Utilities to Halt Shut-Offs and Late Payment Fees Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In response to Governor JB Pritzker’s call for a moratorium on water, natural gas and electric service disconnections, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has been in contact with investor-owned regulated utilities urging them to take immediate steps to cease disconnections for non-payment, and to suspend the imposition of[Read More…]
