By Mark Puleo, AccuWeather staff writer& Chaffin Mitchell, AccuWeather staff writer& Adriana Navarro, AccuWeather staff writer 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[Read More…]
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IDPH: Deaths of Three More Individuals in Illinois with Coronavirus Disease, 422 Known Cases Statewide
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced the death of three people in Illinois with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) changing the number of cases statewide. The individuals include a Will County resident in his 50s and a Cook County resident in her 80s, and an out-of-state resident in[Read More…]
Cook County Launches New “AlertCook” Text System and Hotline Number to Provide Rapid COVID-19 Updates
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined by officials from the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) and the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) announced the launch of a new emergency text alert system, hotline number, and email address to keep the[Read More…]
COVID-19: IL Docs Laud Pritzker’s Order that Health Insurers Cover Telehealth Services
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois State Medical Society lauded an Executive Order from Governor J.B. Pritzker requiring health insurer coverage of telehealth services. The move comes in the midst of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Paul E. Pedersen, MD, President of the Illinois State Medical Society, released the following statement Thursday afternoon:[Read More…]
COVID-19: Park Forest Municipal & Parking Courts Postponed
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) all municipal and parking courts in Park Forest have been postponed until May, police said in a statement. Municipal (local hearing) court dates for March 19, April 9, or April 23, have been rescheduled for May 14, police said. Anyone scheduled with[Read More…]
COVID-19: Park Forest Village Hall Closed, All Meetings Canceled
Village Services Will Continue Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Park Forest Village Hall and the Downtown Property Management Office are temporarily closed to the public as of Wednesday, March 18, the Village said in a statement. The offices will be open for phone calls, general questions,[Read More…]
Cubs and White Sox Week in Review: Coronavirus Halts Spring Training and Regular Season
By Steven S. Garcia Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In light of the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic, MLB has announced that they canceled the rest of Spring Training and the first few weeks of the regular season. The day before the announcement was made, players were told to avoid any unnecessary traveling. On[Read More…]
IDPH: 29 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Illinois
There are now 93 known cases of COVID-19 in Illinois Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced 29 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across Illinois. Five additional counties are now reporting cases – Champaign, Clinton, Sangamon, Whiteside, and Winnebago counties. Other locations with cases include Chicago[Read More…]
Salute the Troops: Marines Take a Rigid Ride
U.S. Department of Defense-(ENEWSPF)- We continue with our new series at eNews Park Forest called “Salute the Troops.” This daily will include photographs from the U.S. Department of Defense as well as stories of those from the area currently serving in the Armed Forces and local veterans. All of their[Read More…]
Rich Township 227 to Close All Buildings Effective Monday for Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Rich Township Superintendent Dr. Johnnie Thomas sent a letter Saturday to students and families of School District 227 regarding plans for the closure of schools effective Monday, March 16, 2020. “Governor Pritzker has directed all Illinois School districts to close starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020,” the superintendent said[Read More…]
