More Demographics Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Saturday reported the death of an infant younger than one year in Chicago who tested positive for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). “There has never before been a death associated with COVID-19 in an infant. A full investigation is underway to[Read More…]
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Prairie State College Pivots to a Virtual Campus Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced last week a Stay-at-Home Order for the state of Illinois, through April 7, echoing the efforts already made by Prairie State College (PSC) to transition to a virtual campus. This means, for the remainder of the spring semester, all face-to-face instruction, on-campus[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for Feb. 4 Through Feb. 11, 2020
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests from February 4 through February 11, 2020. There were only two arrests during this week, one in connection with an outstanding warrant, the other on a municipal charge of battery. This was a week that we received later. Getting caught up now[Read More…]
673 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease in IL: Some Demographics
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Thursday announced 673 known new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including seven deaths; a man in his 50s, two men and two women in their 60s, a man in his 70s, and a woman in her 90s. The department[Read More…]
COVID-19: ICC Warns – Don’t Flush These Things!
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In the midst of everything else we have to deal with during this global pandemic, a clogged sewer line is nothing anyone should seek. However, in an attempt to remain clean and sanitize any and everything at home, some people are flushing the wrong things, creating problems for[Read More…]
Daily Coronavirus Briefing: Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Surpasses 500,000 Worldwide
United States Has Third Greatest Number of Confirmed Cases After Italy and China By Staff, AccuWeather AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- The new coronavirus, and COVID-19, the disease it causes, surfaced in late 2019, and by mid-March had become a full-blown crisis worldwide. The global death toll climbed above 6,000 by March 15, just a[Read More…]
St. Irenaeus Food Pantry Volunteers Still at Work During COVID-19 Pandemic
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The most vulnerable among us still hunger, now forced into the social isolation experience we all share. The volunteers at the St. Irenaeus Food Pantry are still at work to ensure people are fed. Organizers released a statement outlining protocol changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Karen Hoogland,[Read More…]
Daily Coronavirus Briefing: Congress Passes Massive Financial Rescue Bill, Spain Reaches Grim Milestone
Pink Eye Could Be a Symptom of COVID-19 By Staff, AccuWeather AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- The new coronavirus, and COVID-19, the disease it causes, surfaced in late 2019, and by mid-March had become a full-blown crisis worldwide. The global death toll climbed above 6,000 by March 15, just a few days after President Donald[Read More…]
U.S. Attorney Urges the Public to Report Suspected Covid-19 Fraud
AUSA Gary Bell Appointed as Coronavirus Fraud Coordinator Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- In coordination with the Department of Justice, Attorney General William Barr has directed U.S. Attorneys to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of COVID-19 fraud schemes. “Our mission will not change during this national emergency,” said United States Attorney Thomas L.[Read More…]
Fire and Police Prepare for First Responders Possibly Contracting COVID-19
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Fire and Police Departments are observing CDC guidelines as they prepare for a first responder possibly contracting COVID-19. Both Fire Chief Tracy Natyshok and Police Chief Christopher Mannino said their respective departments are prepared in case the novel coronavirus comes to Park Forest. Both[Read More…]
