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…]
Year: 2020
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…]
ICC Calls on Utilities to Halt Shut-Offs and Late Payment Fees Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In response to Governor JB Pritzker’s call for a moratorium on water, natural gas and electric service disconnections, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) has been in contact with investor-owned regulated utilities urging them to take immediate steps to cease disconnections for non-payment, and to suspend the imposition of[Read More…]
Illinois Now Has 64 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 with First Cases Downstate
State also identifies first case associated with a long-term care facility Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced the first cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in central and southern Illinois. A Woodford County resident in his 70s and a Cumberland County resident in his 70s both tested[Read More…]
DeLuca Calls for Property Tax Freeze
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Bemoaning the lack of “sustainable solutions” to rising property taxes in Illinois, State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, issued a statement calling for the General Assembly to “immediately freeze property taxes.” “The Property Tax Relief Task Force first convened in August 2019 to begin working toward solutions to[Read More…]
Marian Catholic Closes Campus, Moves to E-Learning Due to Novel Coronavirus, COVID-19
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- In light of circumstances surrounding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Marian Catholic High School announced the closure of its campus and the move to e-learning effective Monday, March 16 through Friday, April 3. The school will then observe spring break as scheduled from April 6 through April 10.[Read More…]
Illinois Officially Has 49 COVID-19 Cases
But how many are not yet diagnosed? Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today is announcing 14 more individuals in Illinois have tested positive at the IDPH laboratory for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) bringing the known state total to 49. “The State is taking aggressive measures[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Introduces Legislation for No-cost COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Representatives Robin Kelly (IL-02), Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) introduced legislation to provide Medicaid coverage for COVID-19 diagnostic testing and the associated provider visit, according to a statement from the congresswoman’s office. “As we work to tackle this century’s greatest public health threat, we must ensure[Read More…]
Executive Orders from Toni Preckwinkle Related to COVID-19 Limiting Official Meetings, Restricting Official Employee Travel
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued two executive orders related to the current COVID-19 virus pandemic and County operations. The orders are made “out of an abundance of caution,” according to a statement from Cook County. Using her statutory authority as the County’s chief executive officer, the[Read More…]
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