Month: March 2020

novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.

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…]

Officer Craig Taylor

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…]

Steve Garcia

Garcia Reports: Chicago White Sox Week in Review

Cease Sharp in 4 Solid on Thursday, Moncada Gets an Extension, Sox Defeat Cubs in Cactus League Action By Steven S. Garcia CEASE AND ASSIST On Wednesday, youngster Dylan Cease pitched a solid outing in a 5-1 White Sox win against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Fields of Phoenix.[Read More…]

CSO Charles Harris 2019 Civilian Employee of the Year, PFPD

Park Forest Police Blotter Reports Through February 4, 2020

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- These police reports include arrests through February 4, 2020. Charges for those arrested include driving while license was suspended, DUI, disorderly conduct, and one man was charged with both domestic battery and aggravated assault. Please note that we repeatedly say “according to police” in these reports and[Read More…]

Michelle Obama School of Technology and the ARTS

Two Adults Allegedly Enter School and Yell at & Threaten 4th Grader About Bullying: Police

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Two Park Foresters allegedly entered Michelle Obama School in late January without permission and allegedly yelled and made verbal threats at a nine-year-old fourth-grade student who they accused of bullying, according to police. Timberly T. Davis, 29, and Jeremire J. Johnson, 27, both of the 100 block[Read More…]

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