Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) this week led a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and White House COVID-19 Coordinator Jeff Zients requesting that the Biden Administration prioritize plans to distribute COVID-19 vaccinations to homebound people across the United States. “Many homebound people live with[Read More…]
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History of the Park Forest Aqua Center to Air Sunday – Plus How to Sign Up for This Year’s Season
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- An oral history of the Park Forest Aqua Center with John Joyce and Kris Martin will air this Sunday, May 16, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. The Park Forest Historical Society will present the 1988 interview on their YouTube Channel free of charge. The interview was done by[Read More…]
Illinois to Enter Bridge Phase of Reopening Plan on May 14th
Vaccine Program Expands to Doctors’ Offices and Small Medical Providers, Now Able to Order and Administer Vaccine on Site State Managed COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Now Accepting Walk-Ins as Illinois National Guard Reaches Over 1.5 Million Vaccines Administered Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As Illinois continues to outpace national vaccination rates and COVID-19 trends[Read More…]
Remarks as Prepared for Delivery by President Biden — Address to a Joint Session of Congress
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Madame Speaker. Madame Vice President. No president has ever said those words from this podium, and it’s about time. The First Lady. The Second Gentleman. Mr. Chief Justice. Members of the United States Congress and the Cabinet – and distinguished guests. My fellow Americans. While the setting tonight[Read More…]
Rep. Kelly Reacts to President Biden’s Address to Joint Session of Congress
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly released the below statement in reaction to President Biden’s first address to a Joint Session of Congress this evening: “President Biden and Vice President Harris have had a productive initial 100 days leading the administration,” said Congresswoman Kelly. “I am so grateful for their leadership[Read More…]
Former Matteson Target Open as Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccination Center
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The former Target store in Matteson at 4647 Promenade Way is now open as a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination site. Vaccinations are free and no appointment is necessary. Simply show up for your vaccination with a photo ID. Anyone 16 or older is welcome regardless of insurance or immigration[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly’s Bill to Protect Seniors from Scams Passes House
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- On April 15, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 446, the Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) and Congressman Troy Balderson (R-OH-12). “Seniors have had so much to worry about during the COVID-19 pandemic – from staying healthy,[Read More…]
Op-Ed: On the Need for Availability of COVID-19 Vaccines
Sen. Patrick Joyce D-Essex, 40th State Senate District ENEWSPF- One thing is on my constituents’ minds these days, besides this recent cold snap: When can I and my loved ones get the COVID-19 vaccine? There are no easy answers to that question right now. But rest assured, we are demanding[Read More…]
Why the Second Moderna Coronavirus Shot Feels Worse
ENEWSPF – Enjoy this video by Dr. Zubin Damania, a.k.a. ZDoggMD, on why the second coronavirus shot feels worse than the first. So, what’s up with the side effects from the second COVID vaccine dose? And should you get antibody testing to “prove” you’re immune? Here’s what’s going on according[Read More…]
Area Deaths Subsiding: Latest COVID-19 Numbers
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The number of deaths in Cook County has begun to subside from November and December when they almost peaked to spring levels. That having been said, all of the towns eNews Park Forest tracks saw increases in cases and deaths save one: South Chicago Heights still has[Read More…]
