Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through September 1, 2020. Charges for those include one arrest on a domestic battery charge and three others who received municipal citations. Please note that we repeatedly say “according to police” in these reports and often use the word “allegedly.” We are[Read More…]
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Policing With Park Forest: Sitting Down with Chief Christopher Mannino
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It was September 11 when we spoke. We hadn’t done a proper interview since Police Chief Christopher Mannino was sworn in. The fault was mine there. I have always, always found the PFPD to be forthcoming when I’ve asked questions, and this request for an interview was[Read More…]
Two DUIs, One Week, Police Reports Through August 18, 2020
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through August 18, 2020. Yes, these reports happened several weeks ago. I apologize for the tardiness, but, as we catch up on ENEWSPF, please understand that all of my free time has been dominated by education — in effect, learning to teach[Read More…]
The COVID-19 Surge: Hospitals Full & Morgues Overflowing If You Won’t Wear a Mask
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In August, I interviewed a friend I hadn’t spoken with in over 35 years. We graduated college together. I’m happily teaching, and Tim Angelotti has his MD PhD., currently an Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine (ICU) at the Stanford University Medical Center. Tim makes[Read More…]
COVID-19: 96 IL Counties & Chicago at Warning Level – Latest Numbers in Region Disturbing
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- All but six counties in Illinois are at warning level for coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. That puts ninety-six counties, plus the city of Chicago, at warning level, leaving the state primed for yet another lockdown to keep our hospitals, already stressed, from filling up. And to save lives. All[Read More…]
STUDY: Hydroxychloroquine Made No Difference in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19
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…]
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…]
