Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A revised report from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) says the number of COVID-19 cases peaked in the state of Illinois seven days ago. However, Park Forest still tops other South Suburban communities with 123 known cases of COVID-19 or 658.74 per 100,000, according[Read More…]
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Prairie State College Commits to Assisting Students and the Community During COVID-19 Pandemic
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Prairie State College (PSC) has launched a number of initiatives dedicated to helping students and the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the college has shifted to a virtual campus for the remainder of the spring session and will offer only online courses during the summer session,[Read More…]
Tom Mick Reports: Park Forest’s Coronavirus Response, COVID-19 Cluster at Ludeman Center
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The following is an update on Park Forest’s coronavirus response from Village Manager Tom Mick. In this statement, released Friday, Mr. Mick speaks of the continued importance of adherence to Gov. Pritzker’s Stay-at-Home order, as well as measures staff is undertaking to support Ludeman Center, which has[Read More…]
Another Example of Racial Inequity in Access to Health Services
CommentaryBy John A. Ostenburg Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A few days ago, I heard Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, president of Howard University in Washington, D.C., being interviewed regarding the high number of African Americans who are succumbing to the COVID-19 virus. In addition to being an academic, President Frederick is[Read More…]
Two Vehicles Exchange Gunfire on Western Ave.
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Police say two vehicles exchanged gunfire at the corner of 26th Street and Western Avenue on April 3 in the middle of the afternoon. According to police, at approximately 3:20 p.m. at that intersection, gunshots were exchanged between two vehicles. “It appears that the victim vehicle was[Read More…]
Police: Impaired Driver Almost Hits Officer – Reports Through March 7, 2020
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through March 7, 2020. Charges for those arrested include battery, resisting, operation of an uninsured motor vehicle, and being under the influence of drugs or a combination of drugs. The last two charges involve an accident on Sauk Trail where police say[Read More…]
Park Forest Passes Matteson as South Suburb with Most Known COVID-19 Cases at 102
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…]
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…]
