Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Gov. J.B. Pritzker has ordered that everyone in the state of Illinois wear a mask in public places beginning Friday, May 1, 2020. The Village of Park Forest has purchased masks and will distribute two (2) masks per person in a car plus a kit to make[Read More…]
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Calls Rise for Fair Maps, End to Gerrymandering in Illinois
Without action, the next decade of political districts could be determined by picking a name out of a hat Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Illinois legislators and ethical government activists from communities across Illinois continue their outreach and support for Fair Maps, end gerrymandering, and an improved redistricting process as the May 3rd[Read More…]
COVID-19: South Chicago Heights Now Has 2nd Highest Rate per 100k; 65 Ludeman Staff Test Positive
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As testing increases for COVID-19, we become aware of more cases of the virus. South Chicago Heights now has the second-highest rate per 100,000 at 1,304.66. With a population of only 4,139, South Chicago Heights’ 54 cases drive its rate up. The Town of Cicero still has[Read More…]
COVID-19: Ludeman Center Has 150 Cases, Park Forest 321 Confirmed Total
65 Ludeman Staff Test Positive As Well Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Elisabeth Ludeman Developmental Center in has become a mini-epicenter of COVID-19 in the Village of Park Forest. As of this writing on April 28, 2020, Park Forest has 321 confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 Disease, and, as of Sunday, April[Read More…]
FAQ: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
ENEWSPF- This exhaustive FAQ on Coronavirus Disease 2019 was written by Howard B. Owens, Publisher of The Batavian, the first local, online-only news source for Batavia and Genesee County, New York. The Batavian now stands as Genesee County’s most popular online news site. Mr. Owens is a fellow member of LION[Read More…]
COVID-19: April Water Bills in Park Forest Were Estimates
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Due to issues resulting from the impact of the coronavirus and Illinois’ stay-at-home order, Park Forest’s water billing is undergoing temporary changes. Park Forest usually utilizes meter readers who travel throughout the community to read meters to gather data for water billing. With those employees and many[Read More…]
COVID-19: Cicero Amasses Largest Number of Cases; Park Forest Rate Escalates
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The number and of known COVID-19 cases and rates per 100,000 people continue to rise in most of the 30 towns tracked by eNews Park Forest. The Town of Cicero has the largest number of cases at 610 with a rate of 727.15 per 100,000. The city[Read More…]
Food Pantry COVID-19 Updates
This article is available for free as part of our public service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Community Engagement Coordinator Rachel Wax of the Park Forest Police Department put together this local food pantry guide for those who might be in need during these challenging times. For Park[Read More…]
Read Gov. Pritzker’s Full Executive Order Extending Stay-at-Home, Easing Some, Requiring Masks
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois stay-at-home order will remain in effect through the end of May Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday. His COVID-19 Executive Order No. XX also includes a requirement that people wear a face covering or mask when they are unable to maintain a 6-foot distance. Six feet is[Read More…]
South Suburban Testing Sites for COVID-19
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The following is a list of testing sites in the south and southwest suburbs for COVID-19. We also include guidelines for testing from the CDC. Please note not all testing sites listed are managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health. This list will be updated frequently.[Read More…]
