COVID-19 Resources and Information - Village of Forest Park

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–>COVID-19 (“coronoavirus”) Update 10/14/20 Notification of Cases & Deaths in Forest Park

NOTIFICATION OF COVID-19 CASES IN FOREST PARK = 326 , COVID-19 DEATHS IN FOREST PARK = 12

Source of the information: Cases= Cook County Department of Public Health (“CCDPH”), Deaths= Cook County Department Medical Examiner. The Village of Forest Park will make every effort to provide you with timely, accurate information to the extent possible during this pandemic. Thank you and please continue to wear your masks, regularly wash your hands and maintain “social distancing” consistent with current federal and state guidelines.

–>Village notified Walmart will start COVID-19 testing in Forest Park__ Updated June 2020

The Village of Forest Park was notifiied Walmart will start drive up COVID-19 testing in at the Forest Park store on Desplaines. Appointments are required. Click here to view more details.

–>Village assist Walgreens to get COVID-19 testing started__ Update 4/15/20

The Village of Forest Park assisted Walgreens to get COVID-19 testing started last week at the former Walgreens store site at North & Mobile. Now that the site is up and running, they have switched to an appointment based system for high priority people.

At no cost to patients, the new testing sites will utilize Abbott’s new ID NOW COVID-19 test, and will deliver positive results in as little as five minutes and negative results approximately within 13-15 minutes. Testing is by appointment only for high priority people, as identified below. NO DRIVE-UPS WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT WILL BE ALLOWED.

The guidelines for being tested at the site, aligns with HHS guidelines where testing is being prioritized for individuals that have symptoms and are/have:

Healthcare worker with symptoms
First responder with symptoms
65 or older with symptoms
Those with pre-existing health condition with symptoms

Walgreens will also be reporting test outcomes to HHS and to IDPH so they are able to track as required.

Individuals that are interested in getting tested should go online to www.walgreens.com/coronavirus or www.walgreens.com/findcare. Once there, they will take an online assessment and if qualified will be able to select a location and an appointment time.

In addition, today Walgreens announced they are working to expand Drive-Thru COVID-19 testing in Illinois. The expansion is a next step building on Walgreens’ collaboration with the Administration, Federal Health Agencies, and State and Local Authorities.

Walgreens is currently operating two COVID-19 testing facilities in Illinois, one in Bolingbrook and Chicago. Click here for the addresses.

Thank you.

–>ALERT!!! Scammers during COVID-19 Pandemic

During any natural disaster, scammers attempt to take advantage of people. The same is occurring as a result of the COVID-19 (“coronavirus”) pandemic. The Forest Park Police Department would like to remind you of tips listed on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) website. Please click here to view the Police Department document or visit the FTC website at consumer.ftc.gov.

–>District 91 School Updates (https://www.fpsd91.org/Page/1)

District 91 announced schools will continue to use their current model, full remote instruction, is in place through the 1st quarter, which ends October 30th, for remote learning. Also, to help determine the best plan moving forward, District 91 has created surveys for completion by both parents and staff members. The survey results…See More
District 91 announced schools will remain closed at least until Tuesday, April 14, 2020. You Click here to view the complete letter or visit their website at

–>Cook County Annual Tax Sale of Delinquent Properties

Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, a Cook County Circuit Court Judge has postponed indefinitely the Annual Tax Sale of delinquent properties scheduled to begin May 8, 2020. Click here to view the Cook County document.

–>Village Hall remains closed but…

Village Hall remains closed but staff is available by phone at 708-366-2323. You can also get the latest updates on the Village website https://www.forestpark.net/dfp/. If you have any specific questions about operating your business under the executive order, please call Steve Glinke at 708-615-6284

–>Forest Park Chamber Website

https://exploreforestpark.com/

–>Forest Park Restaurants open for Delivery/Carryout

https://www.facebook.com/forestparkchamber/posts/3512177822186535?__tn__=K-R

County/State/Government Related……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..COVID-19 4/20/20 Update Who to Call? What to Do? General FAQs –>

–>COVID-19 Resources to Help with Coronavirus

COVID-19 Guide _ The guide from Congressman Danny K. Davis office contains information related to resources, services and deadlines regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19). Click hereto view the document.
IDPH _ The IL Department of Public Health (IDPH), would like to remind everyone of the following:

Want to know more about COVID-19 –> 1-800-889-3931

Not feeling well and have respiratory symptoms –> Stay home for at least 7 days after…

Consult with your doctor if you have –> Fever, cough, trouble breathing, pregnant…

Need Immediate Medical Attention and think –> Call ahead to your health care provider…

COVID -19 Testing –> Your health care provider will determine…

Having a Medical Emergency and been exposed –> Call 911, notify dispatch duri

Click here to view the full flyer (Who to Call? What to Do – COVID-19_Who to Call_What to Do and State of IL FAQs to view the flyer or visit: https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/faqs

–>Unemployment FAQ

https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/coronavirus/FAQ/Pages/Unemployment-FAQ.aspx

–>Stay at home FAQ

https://www2.illinois.gov/sites/coronavirus/FAQ/Pages/Stay-At-Home-FAQS.aspx

–>Families First Coronavirus Response Act – Employee Paid Leave

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-employee-paid-leave

–>Illinois Department of Public Health FAQ

http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus/faq