Nearly 300 submissions down to six as Board of Commissioners consider final designs for new County flag Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County is getting a new flag. The Board of Commissioners accepted recently the top six student-finalist flag redesigns for the next Cook County flag. In celebration and recognition of more[Read More…]
COVID-19
Public Health Officials Announce 7,467 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 7,467 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase of 123 deaths since March 11, 2022. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 3,053,185 cases, including 33,198 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois.[Read More…]
Public Health Officials Announce 8,519 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease Over the Past Week
Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Friday reported 8,519 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including an increase of 149 deaths since March 4, 2022. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 3,045,718 cases, including 33,075 deaths, in 102 counties in Illinois.[Read More…]
Get Vaccinated Even If You Had COVID-19
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- You should get a COVID-19 vaccine even if you already had COVID-19, the CDC reports. No currently available test can reliably determine if you are protected after being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Get vaccinated! Getting a COVID-19 vaccine after you recover from infection with the[Read More…]
Maternal Health Bill, Funding for 10 Community Project Requests Included in 2022 Omnibus Package
The funding package includes Rep. Kelly’s Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act, $50 Million in Community Projects, Violence Prevention Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Wednesday, March 9, 2022, Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02) voted to pass the Fiscal Year 2022 Omnibus Appropriations, which includes her bipartisan bill, the Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act,[Read More…]
Retiring Chief Mannino Reflects on his Career, the State of Policing in Park Forest
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As retiring Chief Christopher Mannino prepares to leave office soon, eNews Park Forest sat down with him in his office for a discussion about his career, the changes he has observed over the years, and thoughts about what he will remember most. The Chief’s last day in[Read More…]
Mask Mandate to Continue at Rich Township SD 227
Matteson, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The decision of a Sangamon County judge regarding Gov. Pritzger’s mask mandate does not affect Rich Township School District 227. This is according to a statement from the district’s superintendent Dr. Johnnie Thomas. It appears School District 163 will also continue with masks in school, according to a[Read More…]
DOUBT Highlights Drama Group’s February
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- “The Drama Group is pleased to continue our season, as we present the third show in our 90th Anniversary Season, this time a gripping story of suspicion, DOUBT by John Patrick Shanley and directed by Michael J Renzi,” the Group said in a release. Veteran actor Deb[Read More…]
Stevie Wonder Tribute at Freedom Hall Rescheduled
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Signed, Sealed, Delivered: John-Mark McGaha sings Stevie Wonder” which was scheduled for Saturday, February 4, at Freedom Hall has been rescheduled and will now open the 2022-2023 season in October. The exact date has not yet been determined. According to Chuck Sabey, Cultural Arts Supervisor at Freedom[Read More…]
IARSS Survey: Five Years of Data Show Teacher Shortage Problem Worsening
Future More Challenging Springfield, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Five years after its debut, Illinois’ pre-eminent study finds the statewide teacher shortage problem continues to grow – accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic – and school districts overwhelmingly expect it to get even worse in the near future. The Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of[Read More…]
