Park Forest and other towns across Illinois are putting proactive measures in place to quell the spread of COVID-19. Disruptions to school, work, and major public gatherings are already manifesting and it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the Park Forest, IL community.
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Illinois COVID-19 Cases
Illinois Total Coronavirus Cases: 4,136,659
Illinois New Coronavirus Deaths:
Illinois Total Coronavirus Deaths: 42,005
U.S. Total Coronavirus Cases: 107,184,620
U.S. New Coronavirus Deaths: 8
U.S. Total Coronavirus Deaths: 1,166,662
Coronavirus News for Park Forest
Park Forest coronavirus: IL National Guard called to help with COVID-19 outbreak at developmental center - ABC7 Chicago
A coronavirus outbreak at Elisabeth Ludeman Developmental Center in Park Forest has sickened more than 100 people. The Illinois National Guard has been called in to help with COVID-19 tests. More info »
ABC 7 Chicago - 04/16/2020 12:00pmPark Forest coronavirus: 52 COVID-19 cases reported at center for adults with developmental disabilities - ABC7 Chicago
More than 50 residents and staff at Ludeman Development Center in Park Forest have tested positive for COVID-19. ... for adults with developmental disabilities have tested positive for COVID-19. More info »
ABC 7 Chicago - 04/09/2020 01:51pmState-run Ludeman Center for developmentally disabled hard hit by the coronavirus - Chicago Sun-Times
Donations can be dropped off or mailed to: Ludeman Center Building, #2 Storeroom, 114 N. Orchard Drive, Park Forest, IL 60466. Others seeking to help can call the center at (708) 283-3000, ext. 3 ... More info »
Chicago Sun-Times - 04/10/2020 03:22amMass vaccination site to open in Forest Park Friday
The Forest Park mass vaccination site will begin taking appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine Friday and will be able to administer roughly 1,000 doses per day when it launches. More info »
Chicago Sun-Times - 03/22/2021 06:31amHow do you feel your community is responding to the coronavirus crisis:
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