Enjoy the Perseid Meteor Shower with no light pollution at the Forest Preserve District of Will County. This and more as August begins.
Science
Park Forest Opens Cooling Centers Amid Dangerous Heat Wave
Beat the summer heat with cooling centers in Park Forest, IL. Find respite from the rising temperatures at convenient locations.
Congresswoman Kelly Works to Support Rural Maternal Health
Supporting maternal health in rural areas. Learn about the bipartisan effort to provide obstetric care in rural healthcare facilities.
How NASA Tracked the Most Intense Solar Storm in Decades
During the first full week of May, a barrage of large solar flares created the strongest solar storm to reach Earth in two decades.
Park Forest Kicks Off Earth Month with Community Cleanup
The Park Forest Sustainability Office kicks off Earth Month with an Annual Community Cleanup on Saturday. And there’s more.
Kelly’s Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Stillbirth Rates Gains Traction
The House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee passed the Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act.
Measles Cases Rise: “Get Vaccinated,” Cook County Public Health Says
Cook County public health officials cite measles cases and strongly urge residents to get vaccinated against measles if they haven’t already.
Congresswoman Kelly Celebrates House Passage of Critical Health Priorities
Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) celebrated the passage of critical health priorities in the House of Representatives.
Village Sponsors Tour of the Climate Action Museum in Chicago
The Village of Park Forest Sustainability Office is coordinating a visit to the Climate Action Museum in Chicago on Saturday, March 2.
COVID-19 Uptick: Village Offers Free COVID Testing
The Cook County Dept. of Public Health warns residents of the increasing risk of COVID-19 amid the current uptick in COVID-19.