51 Confirmed Cases: Latest Tinley Park Coronavirus Updates

TINLEY PARK, IL — There are now 51 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Tinley Park, according to a map published by the Cook County Department of Public Health. As of April 8, Tinley Park's total is less than Orland Park's, which is 70 but more than the number reported in neighboring Oak Forest, which has 36 confirmed cases.

The village of Tinley Park went forward with their April 7 meetings, but a number of village trustees and Mayor Jacob Vandenberg were present remotely via GoToMeeting. The trustees and village staff that were at Village Hall during the meeting were wearing masks and adhering to even more social distancing precautions than they did at their previous meeting held on March 17.

On the local business front, some owners have shared information on their open/closed status. Business owners are encouraged to let customers know what they have available by filling out this brief form.

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The Tinley Park Public Library is offering residents who have a library card to access their Ancestry.com account and learn about their family history for free. They are also making it easier to get a library card if you don't already have one.

The Sam's Club store in town has donated a number of items, including toilet paper and cleaning products, to the Tinley Park citizen volunteer effort that is helping senior citizens and others who are considered at risk for the new coronavirus.