Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced last week a Stay-at-Home Order for the state of Illinois, through April 7, echoing the efforts already made by Prairie State College (PSC) to transition to a virtual campus. This means, for the remainder of the spring semester, all face-to-face instruction, on-campus[Read More…]
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Richton Park Teen Charged with DUI
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- A teen from Richton Park was charged with a DUI after police were dispatched on March 4, 2020, to investigate a report of a subject who had driven off the roadway and was asleep behind the wheel, according to police. According to the complainant, the driver kept[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports for Feb. 4 Through Feb. 11, 2020
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests from February 4 through February 11, 2020. There were only two arrests during this week, one in connection with an outstanding warrant, the other on a municipal charge of battery. This was a week that we received later. Getting caught up now[Read More…]
673 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease in IL: Some Demographics
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Thursday announced 673 known new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including seven deaths; a man in his 50s, two men and two women in their 60s, a man in his 70s, and a woman in her 90s. The department[Read More…]
COVID-19: ICC Warns – Don’t Flush These Things!
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In the midst of everything else we have to deal with during this global pandemic, a clogged sewer line is nothing anyone should seek. However, in an attempt to remain clean and sanitize any and everything at home, some people are flushing the wrong things, creating problems for[Read More…]
Daily Coronavirus Briefing: Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Surpasses 500,000 Worldwide
United States Has Third Greatest Number of Confirmed Cases After Italy and China By Staff, AccuWeather AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- The new coronavirus, and COVID-19, the disease it causes, surfaced in late 2019, and by mid-March had become a full-blown crisis worldwide. The global death toll climbed above 6,000 by March 15, just a[Read More…]
St. Irenaeus Food Pantry Volunteers Still at Work During COVID-19 Pandemic
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The most vulnerable among us still hunger, now forced into the social isolation experience we all share. The volunteers at the St. Irenaeus Food Pantry are still at work to ensure people are fed. Organizers released a statement outlining protocol changes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Karen Hoogland,[Read More…]
Reminder from the PFPD: You May NOT Currently Host Parties
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Police were called to a residence overnight to investigate a report of a disturbance. Here’s what they found, according to a statement: “Overnight we received a call from a residence due to a disturbance after uninvited guests showed up to a party. “What’s the first problem here?[Read More…]
Daily Coronavirus Briefing: Congress Passes Massive Financial Rescue Bill, Spain Reaches Grim Milestone
Pink Eye Could Be a Symptom of COVID-19 By Staff, AccuWeather AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- The new coronavirus, and COVID-19, the disease it causes, surfaced in late 2019, and by mid-March had become a full-blown crisis worldwide. The global death toll climbed above 6,000 by March 15, just a few days after President Donald[Read More…]
U.S. Attorney Urges the Public to Report Suspected Covid-19 Fraud
AUSA Gary Bell Appointed as Coronavirus Fraud Coordinator Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- In coordination with the Department of Justice, Attorney General William Barr has directed U.S. Attorneys to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of COVID-19 fraud schemes. “Our mission will not change during this national emergency,” said United States Attorney Thomas L.[Read More…]
