Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Fire and Police Departments are observing CDC guidelines as they prepare for a first responder possibly contracting COVID-19. Both Fire Chief Tracy Natyshok and Police Chief Christopher Mannino said their respective departments are prepared in case the novel coronavirus comes to Park Forest. Both[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Family Displaced Following Fire on Winnemac
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Fire and Police Departments responded to a nighttime fire on Winnemac Street near Wildwood Drive on the night of March 21-22, 2020. Pictured above is a ladder fire apparatus from University Park. Park Forest Fire Chief Tracy Natyshok said at this point the fire[Read More…]
COVID-19: Blue Island Mayor Shuts Down Police Dept. After One Officer Tests Positive
Blue Island, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In a move that State Rep. Bob Rita calls “rash,” Blue Island Mayor Domingo Vargas decided Sunday effectively shut down the police department after one officer tested positive for COVID-19. The mayor made the decision at 1 a.m. Sunday, according to a statement from Rep. Rita. “Early[Read More…]
COVID-19 Illinois “Stay At Home” Order: What It Means for Park Foresters
This Article Includes the Entire Executive Order by Gov. JB Pritzker Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Friday, March 20, Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued an unprecedented Stay-At-Home order that goes into effect today, Saturday, March 21, 2020. What does this order mean for Park Forest residents and businesses? First, to dispel rumors[Read More…]
COVID-19: IL Docs Laud Pritzker’s Order that Health Insurers Cover Telehealth Services
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois State Medical Society lauded an Executive Order from Governor J.B. Pritzker requiring health insurer coverage of telehealth services. The move comes in the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Paul E. Pedersen, MD, President of the Illinois State Medical Society, released the following statement Thursday afternoon:[Read More…]
Salute the Troops: Marines Take a Rigid Ride
U.S. Department of Defense-(ENEWSPF)- We continue with our new series at eNews Park Forest called “Salute the Troops.” This daily 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[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Closes Campus, Moves to E-Learning Due to Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In light of circumstances surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Marian Catholic High School announced the closure of its campus and the move to e-learning effective Monday, March 16 through Friday, April 3. The school will then observe spring break as scheduled from April 6 through April 10.[Read More…]
Sauk Village Man Charged with DUI: Park Forest Police Reports Through March 3, 2020
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include incidents through March 3, 2020. Charges during this period include a Sauk Village man who was charged with a DUI, a woman issued citations charging driving while registration was expired and improper use of a registration sticker, and others charged with driving while[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through February 26, 2020
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through February 26, 2020. Charges include criminal damage to property and domestic battery. The criminal damage to property charge necessitated officers from three jurisdictions, according to the report. Please note that we repeatedly say “according to police” in these reports and often[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through February 19, 2020
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The days leading up to and immediately following Valentine’s Day 2020 were not happy for all. These police reports include arrests through February 19, 2020. Charges for those arrested include a felony count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a felon and four separate incidents[Read More…]
