JAMA-(ENEWSPF)- A study just released by the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that the once-touted hydroxychloroquine made no significant difference in patients who were hospitalized with COVID-19. The drug made no difference in outcomes of patients regardless of the patients’ age, sex, race/ethnicity, baseline illness severity, and duration[Read More…]
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Crete Public Library Hosts Community Mitten Tree
Crete, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Crete Public Library is pleased to announce a community Mitten Tree project in partnership with Crete Township to benefit local children and families. The library’s Knot Just for Knitters group started the project in October by making items for the tree. Now, they are inviting the public[Read More…]
Veterans Day Celebration Saturday
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Veterans Commission hosts a socially distanced Veterans Day Program at 11 a.m. in the parking lot of Park Forest’s Freedom Hall on Saturday, Nov. 7. The 144th Army Band’s marching band ensemble will perform live at the outdoor event which is free to attend.[Read More…]
Park Forest’s David Douglas Jr. Gets Top Honor at Marian Catholic
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- David Douglas, Jr., on track to be a 2023 graduate of Marian Catholic High School, was one of 75 students recognized at a special Excellence in Academics virtual award ceremony Wednesday morning, October 30, 2020. The award honors those sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have maintained a[Read More…]
COVID-19: 4 Park Forest Businesses Receive Mask Violation Warnings; Numbers Rise in Region
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Four Park Forest businesses have received warnings from Village officials regarding mask violations as COVID-19 numbers in and around Park Forest continue to rise. Three of these businesses received multiple warnings. None have yet to receive cash fines. According to Village Manager Tom Mick, potential fines for[Read More…]
COVID-19 Numbers Rise Significantly in Region
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cases of COVID-19 infections (SARS-CoV-2) have risen significantly in our region since we last tracked numbers. Our count then was 17,711 cases in the 30 towns we follow. That number now sits at 20,596. The number of deaths due to COVID-19 has also increased from 520 at[Read More…]
Prairie State College to Continue Virtual Operations through Spring 2021
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) administration has announced the decision to remain online for the spring 2021 semester. This decision, similar to fall, was made as a precautionary measure to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Coronavirus has infected millions of people nationwide and caused thousands of deaths. Reports[Read More…]
To The Editor: Trump Had His Chance. Vote!
To the Editor-(ENEWSPF)- President Trump, you have had almost four years to lead the United States and have failed us by your own choosing. Whether it be in foreign policy and domestic policy you have not protected the United States as Commander-in-Chief. Now comes the latest news about your complete[Read More…]
Prairie State College Names Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) recently appointed former dean of liberal arts and social sciences, Elighie Wilson III, as the interim vice president of Academic Affairs. Wilson, who officially began his new position on June 1, 2020, is charged with the strategic planning, coordination, and implementation of all[Read More…]
Man Faces Felony Charge After Allegedly Striking and Kicking Police
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports from Aug. 5 through Aug. 11, 2020 Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A Park Forest man was charged with felony aggravated battery to a police officer after allegedly striking one officer more than once and kicking another. Lance M. Taylor, 44, 22442 Arquilla Dr., Richton Park, was[Read More…]
