Commentary, Musings, and Some News by Gary KopycinskiEditor & Publisher Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Are you one of the “Ear People?” Are you one of those people who are always on the phone no matter where you are? Walking through the grocery store, through CVS, Walgreens, standing in line at Subway,[Read More…]
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East Chicago Woman Charged Wire Fraud
Related To COVID Cares Act Economic Injury Disaster Loan Hammond, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Natasha Weeks, age 29, of East Chicago, Indiana, has been charged by way of an indictment with wire fraud, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Tina L. Nommay. According to documents in this case, it is alleged that Ms. Weeks fraudulently[Read More…]
Cook County COVID Health Vaccination Clinic to be held at Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL-(ENEWSPF)- With the increased number of COVID-19 cases and the uncertainty surrounding the Delta variant, Cook County Health has partnered with Prairie State College (PSC) to offer free COVID-19 vaccinations. The pop-up clinics will be held from noon to 4:30, on Monday, Aug. 30, Monday, Sept. 20, and[Read More…]
Mandatory Vaccination Policy for All Cook County Employees
Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County issued a mandatory vaccination policy for all employees Friday as the Delta variant surges and hospitals fill up. Cook County’s policy follows: We know that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective, and the best way to protect ourselves and our communities, especially in light of[Read More…]
Park Forest Businesses Must Post Signage as Cook County Mandates Masks Again
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest issued a directive Sunday that all Park Forest business owners must post signage as Cook County mandates masks again amidst the continuing surge of the COVID-19 Delta variant. The directive from the Village says: Effective tomorrow, August 23, 2021, masking is required in indoor[Read More…]
As Delta Variant Surges Locally, CCDPH Mandates Indoor Mask Wearing
Rising COVID-19 Case Counts, Highly Contagious Delta Variant Force Remediation Action Cook County, IL-(ENEWSPF)- As the Delta variant surges in the area, the Cook County Department of Public Health announced that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear a mask indoors, beginning on Monday, Aug. 23.[Read More…]
Cook County Announces Third Annual Racial Equity Week, September 13-17, 2021
Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the third annual Cook County Racial Equity Week, to be held September 13 – 17 in 2021. This year’s theme will reflect on three words: “Imagine. Intersect. Act.” Cook County Offices Under the President has programmed a week of events that[Read More…]
Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas Tests Positive for the Coronavirus
BLOG COMMENTARY-(ENEWSPF)- The news from the New York Times about Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who has tested positive for the coronavirus: Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas tested positive for the coronavirus on Tuesday and is receiving an antibody treatment, though he has no symptoms, the governor’s office announced. An ardent[Read More…]
Telemedicine: Rep. Kelly Introduces Bill to Evaluate Telehealth Usage During COVID-19 Pandemic
Washington, D.C.-(ENEWSPF)- Congresswoman Robin L. Kelly (IL-02), Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, introduced the Evaluating Disparities and Outcomes of Telehealth (EDOT) During the COVID-19 Emergency Act of 2021 to develop data-driven policies for telehealth following the COVID-19 public health emergency to improve the future of telemedicine. “Many[Read More…]
OPINION: State Sen. Patrick Joyce – Summer of Hope
By Sen. Patrick JoyceD-Essex, 40th State Senate District ENEWPF – This is a summer of hope, of reconnecting – of getting our lives back. Since I returned home from the spring legislative session in Springfield at the end of May, I have been on the road traveling the 40th Senate[Read More…]
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