U.S. Department of Defense-(ENEWSPF)- We’re starting a new daily series at eNews Park Forest called “Salute the Troops.” This 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 stories[Read More…]
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Southland College Prep Speech Team Members Qualify for National Speech & Debate Tournament
Richton Park, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Southland College Prep speech team members, senior Isaiah Morton and junior Bri’Yon Watts, have qualified for the National Speech & Debate Tournament in Albuquerque, New Mexico in June. The pair adapted the Dramatic Duet piece they created to win first place in an Illinois High School Association[Read More…]
Sauk Village Man Charged with DUI: Park Forest Police Reports Through March 3, 2020
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include incidents through March 3, 2020. Charges during this period include a Sauk Village man who was charged with a DUI, a woman issued citations charging driving while registration was expired and improper use of a registration sticker, and others charged with driving while[Read More…]
Care for Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19
By Srinivas Murthy, MD, CM, MHSc; Charles D. Gomersall, MBBS; Robert A. Fowler, MD, CM, MSc JAMA-(ENEWSPF)- Initial reports suggest that COVID-19 is associated with severe disease that requires intensive care in approximately 5% of proven infections.1 Given how common the disease is becoming, as in prior major severe acute respiratory infection outbreaks—SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome), MERS (Middle[Read More…]
Daily coronavirus briefing: Confirmed cases of COVID-19 top 1,000 in the US as disruption to American life spreads
By Mark Puleo, AccuWeather staff writer& Chaffin Mitchell, AccuWeather staff writer & Adriana Navarro, AccuWeather staff writer AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- Coronavirus, officially recognized as COVID-19, took less than three months to travel around the world. After surfacing in late 2019, the virus has spread to more than 100 countries and claimed thousands of lives. “In[Read More…]
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Endorses Joe Biden for President
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin Kelly announced her endorsement of former Vice President Joe Biden for President of the United States. In her endorsement, Rep. Kelly said, “Joe Biden is the candidate of compassion and strength that our divided nation so badly needs. Joe has given his life to public service[Read More…]
Daily coronavirus briefing: Surgeon general says ‘this is likely going to get worse before it gets better’
By Mark Puleo, AccuWeather staff writer& Chaffin Mitchell, AccuWeather staff writer& Adriana Navarro, AccuWeather staff writer AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- Coronavirus, officially recognized as COVID-19, took less than three months to travel around the world. After surfacing in late 2019, the virus has spread to more than 100 countries and claimed thousands of lives. “In so[Read More…]
Diagnostic Testing for the Novel Coronavirus: Who Should Be Tested?
By: Joshua M. Sharfstein, MD; Scott J. Becker, MS; Michelle M. Mello, JD, PhD JAMA-(ENEWSPF)- Controversies over diagnostic testing have dominated US headlines about severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the novel coronavirus responsible for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Technical challenges with the first test developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) left the[Read More…]
Drama Group Brings You The Story Of Cinderella
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Drama Group is always pleased to present quality live theatre for children, schools, and daycare. This season we bring you a new spin on the beloved classic, The Story Of Cinderella, directed by Charlie Misovye. Performances will be held at The Drama Group’s Milord Studio Theatre[Read More…]
Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through February 26, 2020
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through February 26, 2020. Charges include criminal damage to property and domestic battery. The criminal damage to property charge necessitated officers from three jurisdictions, according to the report. Please note that we repeatedly say “according to police” in these reports and often[Read More…]
