Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through August 18, 2020. Yes, these reports happened several weeks ago. I apologize for the tardiness, but, as we catch up on ENEWSPF, please understand that all of my free time has been dominated by education — in effect, learning to teach[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
The COVID-19 Surge: Hospitals Full & Morgues Overflowing If You Won’t Wear a Mask
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In August, I interviewed a friend I hadn’t spoken with in over 35 years. We graduated college together. I’m happily teaching, and Tim Angelotti has his MD PhD., currently an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine (ICU) at the Stanford University Medical Center. Tim makes[Read More…]
COVID-19: 96 IL Counties & Chicago at Warning Level – Latest Numbers in Region Disturbing
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- All but six counties in Illinois are at warning level for coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. That puts ninety-six counties, plus the city of Chicago, at warning level, leaving the state primed for yet another lockdown to keep our hospitals, already stressed, from filling up. And to save lives. All[Read More…]
Crete Public Library Hosts Community Mitten Tree
Crete, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Crete Public Library is pleased to announce a community Mitten Tree project in partnership with Crete Township to benefit local children and families. The library’s Knot Just for Knitters group started the project in October by making items for the tree. Now, they are inviting the public[Read More…]
Park Forest’s David Douglas Jr. Gets Top Honor at Marian Catholic
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- David Douglas, Jr., on track to be a 2023 graduate of Marian Catholic High School, was one of 75 students recognized at a special Excellence in Academics virtual award ceremony Wednesday morning, October 30, 2020. The award honors those sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have maintained a[Read More…]
COVID-19: 4 Park Forest Businesses Receive Mask Violation Warnings; Numbers Rise in Region
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Four Park Forest businesses have received warnings from Village officials regarding mask violations as COVID-19 numbers in and around Park Forest continue to rise. Three of these businesses received multiple warnings. None have yet to receive cash fines. According to Village Manager Tom Mick, potential fines for[Read More…]
Close to 500 Vote Early at Park Forest Village Hall Monday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Elections are determined by the people who show up. Today in Park Forest, close to 500 took advantage of the opportunity to cast their ballots early and in person at Village Hall. The not-so-socially-distanced line outside wound along the sidewalk and back to the barbershop near the[Read More…]
COVID-19 Numbers Rise Significantly in Region
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cases of COVID-19 infections (SARS-CoV-2) have risen significantly in our region since we last tracked numbers. Our count then was 17,711 cases in the 30 towns we follow. That number now sits at 20,596. The number of deaths due to COVID-19 has also increased from 520 at[Read More…]
Fire Department’s Traci Apt Celebrates 30 Years
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Traci Apt, Administrative Assistant at the Park Forest Fire Department, celebrated 30 years at her post on Thursday. The PFFD congratulated her with a Facebook post, “The Park Forest Fire Department would like to congratulate Traci Apt on reaching her 30 year anniversary of service!! Thanks for[Read More…]
Veterans Day Celebration Nov. 7 in Freedom Hall Parking Lot
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Honoring veterans will take a new twist this year in Park Forest. The parking lot at Freedom Hall will be the location for the Village’s Veterans Day celebration beginning at 11:00 AM on November 7. Attendees will be able to honor veterans of the Armed Services from[Read More…]
