By Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist, and Gary Kopycinski, Editor & Publisher Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Even though spring is officially underway, a snowstorm threatens the return of wintry weather in Park Forest and the Northeast. Park Forest will see its share of the white stuff beginning Sunday night. Before that, however, Park[Read More…]
Year: 2020
COVID-19 Illinois “Stay At Home” Order: What It Means for Park Foresters
This Article Includes the Entire Executive Order by Gov. JB Pritzker Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Friday, March 20, Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued an unprecedented Stay-At-Home order that goes into effect today, Saturday, March 21, 2020. What does this order mean for Park Forest residents and businesses? First, to dispel rumors[Read More…]
Veterans: Call Before Visiting Your VA Facility
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Got a fever, cold, cough or flu-like symptoms? Are you worried that you have a viral illness? The last thing you want to do is get out of the house to see the doctor, exposing yourself (and others) to more potential bugs and viruses. VA can make it[Read More…]
Daily coronavirus briefing: Global death toll surges past 10,000 after most devastating day yet
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…]
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…]
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