Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 9,469 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 125 additional deaths. Bureau County: 1 male 60s, 1 female 90s Champaign County: 1 female 80s, 1 male 80s, 2 males 90s Coles County: 1 male[Read More…]
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Cook County Certifies Nov. 3 General Election
76% of all votes were cast prior to Election Day Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Clerk’s Office has officially certified the results of the Nov. 3 General Election with the Illinois State Board of Elections, and complete results for suburban Cook County are now available online, Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough announced today. Cook[Read More…]
Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt: New Legal Assistance Initiative
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined Chief Judge Timothy Evans, Cook County Commissioners Alma Anaya and Scott Britton, Chicago Bar Foundation Executive Director Bob Glaves, and Chicago Department of Housing Commissioner Marisa Novara to announce the launch of Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt (CCLAHD). CCLAHD[Read More…]
Cook County Vital Records Division Relocating
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Clerk Karen A. Yarbrough announced that her Vital Records Division will be relocating from the lower level of the Daley Center to a more user-friendly location on the first floor of the Cook County Building effective Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. Cook County residents seeking copies of[Read More…]
Petition Packets Available for Spring Election in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- There are three Village Trustee and five Library Trustee seats open in Park Forest for the April 2, 2021, Consolidated Election, Clerk Shelia McGann announced at the November 16 meeting of the Village Board. Petition packets are now available. Those seeking office need roughly 150 signatures to[Read More…]
Squandered Opportunities Yet Hope Remains: Dr. Timothy Angelotti on COVID-19, Wearing Masks (Exclusive – Video, Transcript)
Stanford, CA-(ENEWSPF)- Dr. Timothy Angelotti serves as Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine (Adult MSD) at Stanford University Medical Center. We chatted about COVID-19 and wearing masks well before the presidential election. Have been using this interview as background and have quoted Dr. Angelotti numerous times since our[Read More…]
Number of COVID-19 Deaths Continues to Surge in Region
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The number of COVID-19 deaths in the Park Forest region began to surge in early November and continues to rise as the virus continues to threaten. According to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s site, there were 11 COVID deaths recorded by the CCME on October 30 and[Read More…]
Boil Order Remains in Effect for Those South of Sauk Trail, East of Western
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A water main break which occurred along Western Avenue resulted in a drop in water pressure that has impacted residents living in the Will County section of Park Forest along Western Avenue. The impacted area includes: The Oaks of Forest Hills Autumn Ridge Apartments Brookside townhomes Residents[Read More…]
Governors State University Streams Fall Drama November 20–22 through Broadway On Demand
University Park, IL–(ENEWSPF)– When Jeremey Ohringer was offered the position of visiting director for Governors State University (GSU) Theatre and Performance Studies’ (TAPS’) Fall 2020 production Failure: A Love Story, he had no idea what surprises 2020 would have in store. What was originally envisioned as an intimate stage production[Read More…]
Virtual Appointments Available during Spring Registration at PSC
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Registration for the spring 2021 semester is open at Prairie State College (PSC), with flexible options, convenient start dates, and various meeting patterns to accommodate students’ availability and the different ways they prefer to experience online learning. Through Dec. 11, 2020, and again from Jan. 4 to[Read More…]
