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Mental Health
Chronic stress contributes to cognitive decline and dementia risk – 2 healthy-aging experts explain what you can do about it
Jennifer E. Graham-Engeland, Penn State and Martin J. Sliwinski, Penn State The probability of any American having dementia in their lifetime may be far greater than previously thought. For instance, a 2025 study that tracked a large sample of American adults across more than three decades found that their average[Read More…]
12 States Promised To Open the Books on Their Opioid Settlement Funds. We Checked Up on Them.
Aneri Pattani November 7, 2024 To discover how millions in opioid settlement funds are being spent in Idaho, you can visit the state attorney general’s website, which hosts 91 documents from state and local entities getting the money. What you’ll find is a lot of bureaucratese. Nearly three years ago,[Read More…]
Park Forest Opens Cooling Centers Amid Dangerous Heat Wave
Beat the summer heat with cooling centers in Park Forest, IL. Find respite from the rising temperatures at convenient locations.
Variety of Holiday Events in December at the Park Forest Library
Tune in to Lori Gottlieb’s virtual conversation on Dec. 6. Learn tools and tips for mental health—and a book giveaway, all at the Library.
LGBTQ+ Youth Still Lack Critical Support and Acceptance
HRC released a report in partnership with the University of Connecticut featuring data collected in 2022 from nearly 13,000 LGBTQ+ youth.
Biden Marks Anniversary of Law Aiding Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances
One year ago, President Joe Biden signed a law that benefits veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxic substances.
Park Forest Library Celebrates Card Sign-Up Month with Computer Classes, Colson Whitehead, and More
Celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month, the PFPL is offering a gift to all residents who sign up or renew library cards in September.
Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office Confirms Record 2,000 Opioid Overdose Deaths in Cook County for 2022
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed 2,000 opioid overdose deaths for 2022, breaking the previous record of 1,935.
IDHS Releases Statement on Ludeman Nurses Rally
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As reported in eNews Park Forest last week, the nurses at Ludeman Developmental Center in Park Forest staged a rally on Tuesday, July 18. The nurses are currently working without a contract with the State of Illinois. The previous contract expired on June 30 of this year.[Read More…]
