Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cicero has the largest number of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) cases in all of suburban Cook County with 1,485 and a rate of 1,770.20 per 100,000, surpassing Park Forest’s rate which now sits at 1,754.63. Chicago Heights now has 320 confirmed cases and a rate per 100,000 of 1,056.94.[Read More…]
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All 136 Members of Southland College Prep Class of 2020 Accepted by Colleges
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Southland College Prep’s traditional “All-IN” ceremony to celebrate that every member of its class of 2020 has been accepted to college with a record number of merit-based scholarships, went virtual on the Internet today. “All 136 seniors of Southland College Prep Charter High School’s seventh graduating class[Read More…]
To the Editor: It’s Time for Parents to Be Parents
To the Editor-(ENEWSPF)- In today’s world, parenting has adjusted to “letting children express themselves.” When I grew up and practiced on my children, a parents job was to teach their children right from wrong, to obey their parents rules and teachings, show proper manners at all times, and treat others[Read More…]
Study to Determine Incidence of Novel Coronavirus Infection in U.S. Children Begins
Bethesda, MD-(ENEWSPF)- A study to help determine the rate of novel coronavirus infection in children and their family members in the United States has begun enrolling participants. The study, called Human Epidemiology and Response to SARS-CoV-2 (HEROS), also will help determine what percentage of children infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus[Read More…]
COVID-19: Ludeman Now Has 184 Cases, Park Forest Still the Highest Rate, Cicero Has Highest Number
The latest numbers for 30 South Suburban towns, Cook and Will Counties, State of Illinois Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Forest still has the highest rate of confirmed SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) cases per 100,000 at 1,619.30. The Village has 347 total with 184 of those located at Ludeman Center. The Town of[Read More…]
Preckwinkle Praises Judge’s Decision to Not Release Names of COVID-19-positive Patients in Cook Co.
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued a statement praising the decision of Judge Anna Demacopoulus to not release the names of patients who test positive for COVID-19 in Cook County. “Today, Judge Demacopoulos denied the Northwest Central Dispatch Systems emergency request to release the names and addresses[Read More…]
Free Trees Available to Park Forest Residents
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest has free trees available to residents. Pick up a free tree or two from Village of Park Forest Recreation and Parks yard located at 75 Park Street. The trees can be found along the outside fence line for a no-contact pick-up and are available[Read More…]
COVID-19: Park Forest Continues to Operate in Reduced Capacity Through May 31
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker’s announcement of an extension to the stay-at-home order in place for most Illinois residents, the Village of Park Forest will continue to operate in a reduced capacity until at least May 31. Park Forest is continuing to provide periodic updates to alert[Read More…]
COVID-19: Richton Park Updates Public on Extended Stay-at-Home Order
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Richton Park issued a statement Thursday afternoon regarding closures and the extended stay-at-home order in the state of Illinois. The statement follows: As COVID-19 rapidly spreads through our population, we want to ensure that we are doing our part as an organization in containing[Read More…]
COVID-19: Do You Need a Mask? Park Forest Mask Distribution Friday
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…]
