Peak Projection for Illinois Improves Numbers revised at 11:35 PM on April 8, 2020 Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- It’s not a distinction any town wants. The Village of Park Forest now has more known cases of COVID-19 than any other municipality in the South Suburbs, according to the Cook County Department[Read More…]
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One of Pres. Preckwinkle’s Security Detail Tests Positive for COVID-19
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A member of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s security detail tested positive for COVID-19. President Preckwinkle released the following statement in response: I have been informed that a member of my Executive Protection Detail tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). This member of my detail was last in[Read More…]
To the Editor: No More Polls. Vote by Mail for All.
To the Editor-(ENEWSPF)- Vote by Mail Voting by mail should replace voting at the polls in its entirety. The two institutions that can definitely be trusted are the County Board of Elections and the United States Postal Service. The money saved by eliminating the need for poll workers could be[Read More…]
COVID-19 Cases in South Suburbs Continue to Rise. Matteson Still Leads with 83.
Cases in Matteson Increase by 20% in 2 Days Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- If we were hoping that social distancing would keep the numbers of COVID-19 cases in the South Suburbs low and help “flatten the curve,” that is not happening yet. The numbers of those infected in the Cook County[Read More…]
Park Forest Lags Behind State in 2020 Census: #BECOUNTEDIN2020
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Park Foresters currently lag behind the rest of the state of Illinois in self-response to the 2020 Census. Currently, the Village of Park Forest has a 47.5% response rate compared to 49.2% for the state of Illinois. Your participation in the United States Census is critical to[Read More…]
Essential Information About COVID-19
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The following is essential information about COVID-19. This article is offered for free. No subscription is necessary to access it. If anyone has information that they believe should be added to this article, please email us at [email protected]. This information comes from the Village of Park Forest,[Read More…]
Park Forest Now Has 51 Known Cases of COVID-19: Cook County Dept. of Public Health
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- According to the Cook County Public Health Department’s Surveillance Data website, the Village of Park Forest currently has 51 known cases of COVID-19. This information is for the Cook County portion of Park Forest only. Information for Will County residents is here. Chicago Heights has 43 cases, Steger[Read More…]
COVID-19: Will Co. Has 606 Confirmed Cases, 11 Deaths
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Will County has 606 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 11 deaths, according to the Will County Health Department. The county does not have a breakdown of cases by town, but as recently as April 3, there were only 456 known cases in Will County, a sign that[Read More…]
COVID-19: The Drama Group Cancels the Balance of 2019-2020 Season
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In a note to our audience and patrons, current President, Tony Labriola, reaches out to supporters: The Drama Group is closing our doors for the remainder of the current season. Crowns, A Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, and Matilda will not perform or audition.[Read More…]
Chicago Bar Association Attorneys Available to Field Legal Complaints from the Public Relating to Coronavirus
CBA WILL WAIVE $30 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE FOR PROGRAM Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As consumer and employment complaints relating to the Coronavirus are surging in Chicago and across Illinois, the Chicago Bar Association is reminding the public that qualified attorneys are available to provide legal assistance online or over the telephone, and the[Read More…]
