Coronavirus Updates In Frankfort: Park District, Library Closed

FRANKFORT, IL — With so many closures and cancellations due to the coronavirus, it can be difficult to know what's going on in town. Frankfort Patch has compiled information from different organizations on their closings or postponements.

If you have details on a closing/cancellation that is not listed, please email andrea.earnest@patch.com.

Village Takes Precautions, Spring Market Canceled

All essential village services are expected to remain operational, the village said.

“We will continue to take direction from state and federal health authorities concerning the village offices, employees and public gatherings,” said Mayor Jim Holland, assuring citizens the village government is “taking steps that are appropriate.”

Board meetings remain scheduled to carry out business, and officials will practice social distancing. Meetings may be continued, postponed or canceled in the event a business item draw public interest in a manner inconsistent with social distancing principals.

The March 26 plan commission meeting has been canceled, the village said.

The spring market has also been canceled through May 31, the village said. The Earth Day celebration on April 25 has also been canceled.

The public should try to conduct interactions with the village by telephone or email, the village said. All facilities will also receive increased attention to cleaning and sanitization. Hand sanitizer and antibacterial soap is made available for use at all Village facilities.

Restaurants Close To Diners

Governor JB Pritzker has ordered all restaurants will be closed to diners, starting at the close of business Monday. You can find a list of Frankfort restaurants who are offering take-out or pick-up below. If you'd like to see a business added to the list, please email andrea.earnest@patch.com.

• Healthy Nation Catering, delivery and pick-up available
• Enrico's Italian Dining, delivery, pick-up and carry-out offered
• Creamery, offering pick-up and delivery
• Caffe Milan, delivery and drive-up service
• Jameson's, curbside pick-up and delivery
• La Dolce Vita Della Piazza, pick-up and delivery
• Palermo's, curbside pick-up and delivery
• Short & Sweet Tasty Treats, pick-up offered
• Sweet Frog Premium frozen yogurt, carry-out and delivery
• White Street Cafe, carry-out and delivery offered
• Rich's Pizza Joint, pick-up and delivery

Frankfort Chiropractic and Physical Therapy Remains Open

The business said it will be maintaining regular hours.

In the event there are any changes to the schedule, they will notify all patients. If you have any questions, you can call the office at 708-478-3000.

Emagine Theater Closed

Emagine theaters have closed in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois. According to a letter from the theater, all Emagine theaters are closed until further notice. Emagine has a Frankfort location at 19965 S. La Grange Road.

"When we open our doors again you can rest assured that our theatres will have been thoroughly deep cleaned and disinfected with recommended sanitizing products meeting CDC guidelines," the theater said.

Frankfort Police Practice Social Distancing

The police department said officers will continue to respond to all emergency calls, but will take precautions through social distancing or wearing personal protective gear.

"In cases where an officer needs to respond in person, the officer may request the complainant step outside and will maintain a social distance of at least five to six feet away," the department said. "In some instances, the officer may be wearing latex gloves and or donning other personal protective gear."

Some complaints may be handled by phone or other methods, if possible.

Frankfort Fire Protection District Asks Screening Questions

The fire district said if you do have a need to call 911 or the non-emergency number at 815-469-1700, you should be prepared to answer some brief questions to help us screen for those that may be ill.

"This is simply to let our responders know if they may need to wear certain equipment to protect them as they assist you," the district said.

The fire district has also canceled all of its planned education events and visitors are not allowed at district facilities.

Frankfort Park District Closes Facilities

All park district programs are canceled and all facilities are closed through Monday, March 30. The park district said parks and the dog park will remain open.

Frankfort Library Closed

The Frankfort Library will be closed until April 1. Do not return any items to the library while it is closed; due dates have all been extended through May 1.

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Will County Coronavirus Case Confirme

Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that include the common cold as well as much more serious diseases. The strain that emerged in China in late 2019, now called SARS-Cov-2, is related to others that have caused serious outbreaks in recent years, including severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). The first confirmed case of COVID-19, the illness caused by SARS-Cov-2, struck the U.S. on Jan. 21.

The disease, which apparently originated in animals, is now being spread from person to person, although the mechanism is not yet fully understood. Its symptoms include fever, coughing and shortness of breath, and many patients develop pneumonia. There is as yet no vaccine against COVID-19 and no antiviral treatment.

According to the CDC, the best way of preventing the disease is to avoid close contact with people who are sick, to avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands, to wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and to use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol if soap and water are not available.

To avoid spreading any respiratory illness, the CDC recommends staying at home when you are sick, covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue and throwing the tissue in the trash, and cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces.