State also identifies first case associated with a long-term care facility Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced the first cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in central and southern Illinois. A Woodford County resident in his 70s and a Cumberland County resident in his 70s both tested[Read More…]
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DeLuca Calls for Property Tax Freeze
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Bemoaning the lack of “sustainable solutions” to rising property taxes in Illinois, State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, issued a statement calling for the General Assembly to “immediately freeze property taxes.” “The Property Tax Relief Task Force first convened in August 2019 to begin working toward solutions to[Read More…]
Illinois Officially Has 49 COVID-19 Cases
But how many are not yet diagnosed? Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today is announcing 14 more individuals in Illinois have tested positive at the IDPH laboratory for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) bringing the known state total to 49. “The State is taking aggressive measures[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Introduces Legislation for No-cost COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Representatives Robin Kelly (IL-02), Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) introduced legislation to provide Medicaid coverage for COVID-19 diagnostic testing and the associated provider visit, according to a statement from the congresswoman’s office. “As we work to tackle this century’s greatest public health threat, we must ensure[Read More…]
Executive Orders from Toni Preckwinkle Related to COVID-19 Limiting Official Meetings, Restricting Official Employee Travel
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued two executive orders related to the current COVID-19 virus pandemic and County operations. The orders are made “out of an abundance of caution,” according to a statement from Cook County. Using her statutory authority as the County’s chief executive officer, the[Read More…]
Here’s What Park Forest Is Doing as Coronavirus Concerns Rise
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest is taking measures to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Several events have been canceled and efforts are underway to ensure that services remain available to Village residents. The Village also provides the following information to help residents remain healthy. Based[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army, Air Force Casualties
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The Department of Defense announced today the death of two service members who were supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Both service members died March 11, 2020, when their units were engaged by enemy indirect fire at Camp Taji, Iraq. The incident is under investigation. The deceased are: Army Spc.[Read More…]
Coronavirus daily briefing: Trump declares national emergency amid global COVID-19 pandemic
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, took less than three months to travel around the world. After surfacing in late 2019, the virus has spread to more than 100 countries and,[Read More…]
Salute the Troops: Sweet Sailor
U.S. Department of Defense-(ENEWSPF)- We’re starting a new daily series at eNews Park Forest called “Salute the Troops.” This will include photographs from the U.S. Department of Defense as well as stories of those from the area currently serving in the Armed Forces and local veterans. All of their stories[Read More…]
Southland College Prep Speech Team Members Qualify for National Speech & Debate Tournament
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Southland College Prep speech team members, senior Isaiah Morton and junior Bri’Yon Watts, have qualified for the National Speech & Debate Tournament in Albuquerque, New Mexico in June. The pair adapted the Dramatic Duet piece they created to win first place in an Illinois High School Association[Read More…]
