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…]
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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…]
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…]
IDPH: 29 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease in Illinois
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…]
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…]
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…]
Here’s What Park Forest Is Doing as Coronavirus Concerns Rise
Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Village of Park Forest is taking measures to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Several events have been canceled and efforts are underway to ensure that services remain available to Village residents. The Village also provides the following information to help residents remain healthy. Based[Read More…]
Coronavirus daily briefing: Trump declares national emergency amid global COVID-19 pandemic
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, took less than three months to travel around the world. After surfacing in late 2019, the virus has spread to more than 100 countries and,[Read More…]
Daily coronavirus briefing: Confirmed cases of COVID-19 top 1,000 in the US as disruption to American life spreads
By Mark Puleo, AccuWeather staff writer& Chaffin Mitchell, AccuWeather staff writer & Adriana Navarro, AccuWeather staff writer AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- Coronavirus, officially recognized as COVID-19, took less than three months to travel around the world. After surfacing in late 2019, the virus has spread to more than 100 countries and claimed thousands of lives. “In[Read More…]
