Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Barack Obama once said, “In the unlikely story that is America, there has never been anything false about hope.” That hope and joy was on full display as Park Foresters turned out in large numbers for the first July 4 parade since the beginning of the pandemic.[Read More…]
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A Midsummer Night’s COVID-19 Count
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Approaching the Fourth of July, a midsummer COVID-19 reckoning shows the 7-day positivity rate in Illinois is less than 1% at 0.9%. While a tenth-of-a-percent might seem inconsequential, considering that there have been almost 26 million COVID-19 tests administered in Illinois, 0.1% less than 1% is welcome[Read More…]
Get Vaccinated: They Work Against COVID-19 Delta Variant, White House Says
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- The White House urged Americans to get vaccinated in its last press briefing before the Fourth of July holiday. The COVID-19 Response Team conducted a press briefing via teleconference on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Among other items reported, vaccinations work against the Delta variant. In addition to being[Read More…]
Report Hate Crimes FBI Tells Public
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Members of the public should report hate crimes. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is engaged in a nationwide effort to build public awareness of hate crimes and encourage reporting to law enforcement. Hate crimes are the highest priority of the FBI’s civil rights program because of the devastating impact they have on[Read More…]
Village Prepares for Independence Day Parade
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Denied last year of so much by the pandemic, the Village of Park Forest’s traditional Independence Day parade is scheduled to step off Sunday at 6 p.m. The entire parade route — Orchard Blvd. to Westwood Blvd. to Lakewood Blvd. and back to Orchard Blvd. — will[Read More…]
4th of July Promises Sun, Warming Temps
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Foresters can anticipate sun and warming temperatures as we move to the Fourth of July. Almost on cue, Independence Day, Sunday, the day of the parade, promises to be sunny with a high near 91 degrees, the National Weather Service said Thursday night. After a cool[Read More…]
Two Men Severely Injured by Fireworks in Park Forest. Dispatchers Issue Warning
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Two men were severely injured by fireworks Tuesday, Park Forest police said in a statement. According to police, on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, Park Forest police and paramedics were dispatched to a home in the 100 block of Walnut Street for a report of injuries as a[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Help 9-1-1 Operators
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), introduced the bipartisan Providing Resources and Occupational Training for Emotional Crisis and Trauma (PROTECT) 911 Act to address important health and wellness issues for our nation’s 9-1-1 call-takers and dispatchers. Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-CA-35), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), and Congressman Peter Meijer (R-MI-03) are[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly Advances $20 Million in Infrastructure Projects for Illinois Communities
Matteson to Benefit from $400,000 for Rt. 30 at Cicero Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced $20 million in funding to support transportation and infrastructure projects in Chicago, Cook County, The Village of Matteson, Will County, and Kankakee County. These projects were included in the Investing in a New[Read More…]
Beech Grove Man Charged with Arson for Fire at Amtrak Facility
Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- A Beech Grove man was arrested today in Indianapolis on federal criminal charges related to his alleged setting fire to two buildings at the Amtrak Facility in Beech Grove, early morning on May 2, 2021. According to court documents, on the night of May 1, 2021, Casey Sage,[Read More…]
