Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The alarming rise in suicides among African American residents in Cook County was addressed today by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Ponni Arunkumar and Cook County Health Director of Behavioral Health Dr. Diane Washington. President Preckwinkle says the African American community[Read More…]
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Cubs and Sox Complete First Week of Regular Shortened Season
By Steven S. Garcia Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Major League Baseball’s shortened season for both Chicago teams were underway with the Cubs and White Sox starting the year at their respective home ballparks. The Cubs (4-2) wound up taking two-of-three against the Milwaukee Brewers while the Sox (2-4) were able to take[Read More…]
Marian Catholic High School Announces Return to School Plans with Hybrid Model
Hybrid Learning Model Adopted for Fall 2020 Editor’s note: If you’ve wondered what happened to eNews Park Forest, where I’ve been, and what’s been occupying much of my so-called free time this summer, it’s been working with wonderful colleagues preparing for this, an upcoming school year like no other following[Read More…]
How to Get a Ballot to Vote by Mail in Cook County
More Than 100,000 Suburban Cook Voters Apply for Mail Ballots Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Just over one month after Mail Ballot Applications were made available to suburban Cook County voters, they set a historic record of more than 100,000 applications – more than in any previous election, in such a short span[Read More…]
Extreme Heat Postpones Marian Catholic’s Graduation to Tuesday
Field Turf Clocks-in at 128 Degrees Sunday Afternoon Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Due to today’s extreme heat and out of concern for everyone’s health and safety, the graduation celebration for Marian Catholic’s Class of 2020 has been delayed, the school said in a statement. Principal Steve Tortorello said the field turf[Read More…]
Trouble Paying Water Bill? Park Forest Launches Community Cares Fund
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest residents having difficulty paying their water bill may be able to tap into a new village fund. This fund aims to provide some relief during the coronavirus pandemic. The new Park Forest Community Cares fund allows residents recently unemployed or underemployed to apply for financial[Read More…]
Expect a Sultry Sunday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Expect a sultry Sunday as the temperature tops out at 91 but the heat index makes it feel like 101. The heat and humidity will be unforgiving, with winds from the southwest at only 5 to 15 mph. The only relief might come as some gusts might[Read More…]
Department of Justice Announces Expansion of Operation Legend to Chicago
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, today joined Attorney General William P. Barr and President Donald J. Trump to announce the expansion of Operation Legend to Chicago. Operation Legend is a sustained, systematic, and coordinated law enforcement initiative in which federal[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Introduces State Attorneys General Empowerment Act
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly has introduced the State Attorneys General Empowerment Act (H.R. 7536), legislation to expand the power of state Attorneys General to investigate and resolve unconstitutional patterns and practices by law enforcement agencies within their states. “Unconstitutional patterns and practices by law enforcement unfairly strip citizens of their rights and erode[Read More…]
Drama Group Statement After “Diversity General Meeting”
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group in Chicago Heights held a general membership meeting on Zoom July 18 to address issues of racial justice inside the organization. More than 75 people participated in the meeting, according to the group’s statement. The statement follows: In the wake of the Black Lives[Read More…]
