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…]
Park Forest
Police Warn of COVID-19 Scams
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest Police took to social media this weekend to warn of COVID-19 scams, one involving apps, another regarding possible checks coming to most Americans, and yet a third where people claiming to be COVID-19 inspectors are going door-to-door in some communities. Police warn residents to NOT[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…]
Cook County Launches New “AlertCook” Text System and Hotline Number to Provide Rapid COVID-19 Updates
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined by officials from the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) and the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) announced the launch of a new emergency text alert system, hotline number, and email address to keep the[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…]
COVID-19: Park Forest Municipal & Parking Courts Postponed
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) all municipal and parking courts in Park Forest have been postponed until May, police said in a statement. Municipal (local hearing) court dates for March 19, April 9, or April 23, have been rescheduled for May 14, police said. Anyone scheduled with[Read More…]
COVID-19: Park Forest Village Hall Closed, All Meetings Canceled
Village Services Will Continue Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Park Forest Village Hall and the Downtown Property Management Office are temporarily closed to the public as of Wednesday, March 18, the Village said in a statement. The offices will be open for phone calls, general questions,[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…]
Rich Township 227 to Close All Buildings Effective Monday for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich Township Superintendent Dr. Johnnie Thomas sent a letter Saturday to students and families of School District 227 regarding plans for the closure of schools effective Monday, March 16, 2020. “Governor Pritzker has directed all Illinois School districts to close starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020,” the superintendent said[Read More…]
Illinois Now Has 64 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 with First Cases Downstate
State also identifies first case associated with a long-term care facility Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced the first cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in central and southern Illinois. A Woodford County resident in his 70s and a Cumberland County resident in his 70s both tested[Read More…]
