Year: 2020

Officer Tim Jones says COVID-19 won't get me

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…]

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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…]

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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…]

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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…]

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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…]

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Fire and Police Prepare for First Responders Possibly Contracting COVID-19

Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Park Forest Fire and Police Departments are observing CDC guidelines as they prepare for a first responder possibly contracting COVID-19. Both Fire Chief Tracy Natyshok and Police Chief Christopher Mannino said their respective departments are prepared in case the novel coronavirus comes to Park Forest. Both[Read More…]

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