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DISTRICT TOOK IMMEDIATE ACTION TO ADDRESS RENTAL: GROUP'S DISREGARD OF COVID-19 CONSTRATINTS Earlier this evening, CBS 2 Chicago reported on a football event that occurred at the Naperville Park District’s Commissioners Park this past weekend. They questioned why the Park District allowed a large gathering to occur during the event in light of COVID-19 restrictions. It is important to note that the event was not run by the Park District, but rather one conducted by an independent organization through a rental of athletic field space. All park users are required to adhere to the guidelines established by the state, which are supported by the Park District under the Restore Illinois Plan. The group that rented the field space failed to meet those guidelines. Upon learning of concerns associated with the event, the Park District took immediate action to address the conduct of the group in question. The health and safety of our residents is a top priority, and the Naperville Park District continues to encourage all residents to follow established COVID-19 guidelines. About the Naperville Park District: Created in 1966, the Naperville Park District is an independent, municipal agency serving the recreation needs of its residents. The District is one of only 1% of park districts across the country to be nationally accredited through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). The Naperville Park District’s mission is to provide recreation and park experiences that promote healthy lives, healthy minds and a healthy community. The District maintains and operates more than 2,400 acres with 136 parks and provides more than 1,500 recreational, arts and environmental programs and special events annually. Included within the District’s operations are two championship golf courses, a multitude of playgrounds, trails, athletic courts and sports fields, Fort Hill Activity Center, Knoch Knolls Nature Center, two inline skating and skateboarding facilities, the Millennium Carillon, a paddle boat quarry, historic Centennial Beach, and the beautiful Riverwalk.

COVID-19 | Naperville Park District Addresses CBS2 Report Regarding Large Athletic Event

DISTRICT TOOK IMMEDIATE ACTION TO ADDRESS RENTAL: GROUP'S DISREGARD OF COVID-19 CONSTRATINTS Earlier this evening, CBS 2 Chicago reported...

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WHEATON RESIDENTS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE ON THE DUPAGE COUNTY CAMPUS On Friday, June 12 beginning at 7 a.m., Wheaton residents are invited to participate in COVID-19 Testing at the DuPage County Campus. Interested residents need to use the County’s Main Entrance off County Farm Road, just North of Roosevelt to enter the testing site. As a safety measure, all individuals must be in a car/truck with windows that are operational and can be closed. No motorcycles or walk ups will be accepted for testing. There are no other eligibility requirements. Tomorrow, only the first 200 residents will be eligible for testing. The tests will be completed using self-administered nasal swabs, and residents will receive instructions by testing staff. Results will be available approximately 2-3 days later. There is no cost for the testing. This site in Wheaton will re-open next Tuesday, June 16, running from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. or until all of the day’s test kits have been completed. Here’s to the health of Wheaton residents! ALL DUPAGE ALL COVID-19

COVID-19 TESTING | IN Wheaton On Friday June 12

WHEATON RESIDENTS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE ON THE DUPAGE COUNTY CAMPUS On Friday, June 12 beginning at 7 a.m., Wheaton residents are...

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TESTING IS FREE - SITE TO SERVE UP TO 600 PEOPLE PER DAY Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced the opening of a new COVID-19 Community Testing Site in Aurora. The new site is open seven days per week at the Chicago Premium Outlet Mall, 1650 Premium Outlet Blvd, and will serve up to 600 people per day. Testing is free. “We need to make testing more convenient for the community,” said Governor Pritzker during his daily press conference. “Today, in Aurora we opened a new drive-thru facility at the Chicago Premium Outlet Mall that can take 600 specimens a day.” Operations at the site are managed by the Illinois National Guard with traffic management and security assistance from the Aurora Police Department. "I am so proud to see this phenomenal state testing site open today in the state’s second largest city," said Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin during a press briefing at the site this afternoon. "Testing is a key step to preventing the community spread of COVID-19 we are experiencing in Illinois and throughout the country. Aurora is proud to partner with the State of Illinois and the Illinois National Guard to host this site right here in our community." Testing Location and Times: · Chicago Premium Outlet Mall | 1650 Premium Outlet Blvd. | Aurora, IL 60502 · Enter from Farnsworth Ave. only · 8a.m. to 4 p.m. (or earlier if testing capacity is reached) · 7 days per week Tests can be taken by: · All individuals with symptoms (cough, shortness of breath, fever), including but not limited to, senior citizens and people with underlying conditions. · All healthcare workers and first responders regardless of symptoms Type of Test: · All tests are self-administered swabs. Each person getting tested will be handed the swabs and directions through their car window. They will then have to swab their own nose and place it back in the bottle. Testing is free. Testing Protocol: · This is a DRIVE-THRU ONLY testing facility · Anyone who will be tested MUST BE SEATED AT A FUNCTIONING WINDOW in a vehicle · NO WALK-UPS can be accepted for safety reasons · Persons getting tested will be asked to SHOW PHOTO IDENTIFICATION or healthcare/first responder ID/badge, if applicable. · Tests are taken on a FIRST COME-FIRST SERVE BASIS. Facility will close by 4 p.m. or when testing capacity is reached for the day, whichever comes first. Please Note: · Due to the demand service, wait times can be significant. Please be patient. · If you are experiencing a medical emergency, you are urged to call your doctor or emergency department to seek immediate care and instructions.

COVID-19 | State Opens Drive-Thru COVID Testing Site in Aurora

TESTING IS FREE - SITE TO SERVE UP TO 600 PEOPLE PER DAY Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced the opening of a new COVID-19 Community...

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HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES, FUNERAL DIRECTORS HAVE CONCERNS WHEATON – DuPage County Coroner, Richard Jorgensen, MD, has announced the opening of an ancillary morgue to be prepared for the possibility of a large number of deceased persons due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Jorgensen stated, “I have had numerous calls from our local Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Funeral Directors concerning the need for facilities if a worst case scenario of this pandemic occurred. In response to these serious concerns we have purchased a mobile morgue unit that has been installed on our property in a secure and respectful way.”  The facility will be available until the end of this pandemic and can be expanded as needed. Dr Jorgensen stated, “I have personally spoken to every Hospital and Funeral Director in DuPage County to inform them of this facility and the policy and procedure for how we will use it. We are dedicated to addressing this uncertain and unprecedented event and will do all we can to prepare for and address the needs required of us.” ALL COVID-19 RELATED ARTICLES

COVID-19 | DuPage County Coroner Preparedness for COVID-19

HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES, FUNERAL DIRECTORS HAVE CONCERNS WHEATON – DuPage County Coroner, Richard Jorgensen, MD, has announced the...

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