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Lake Forest Love
Telling the Stories About the Community We Love
Lake Forest, Illinois
Welcome to lakeforestlove.com, a blog destination where we curate the amazing stories of our community, shine a light on them and share them back with you.
We believe there are so many ways to fall in love with Lake Forest—the open spaces, schools, extraordinary organizations, community spirit, lakefront, retail and dining offerings, and its kind and generous heart.
We also feel there are stories about people who live and work here that you might like to know. There is so much to love and we’re just getting started. So welcome. You’re going to love it here!


- 5 days ago
New Deerpath Golf General Manager Impressed by Customers, Community


- May 22
Former Parks & Rec Director Fred Jackson Stays Engaged with Successful Golf Fundraiser


- May 18
Join the Tour of Historic Architecture Plaques in Lake Forest on May 21


- May 15
Reading, Writing and a Lifelong Friendship for LFHS Teachers


- May 11
Scotty Searle Recalls Life in the Lake Forest Showhouse


- May 8
LFHS Senior Possesses Passion for Sailing


- May 4
Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens to Feature Nine-Acre Estate


- Apr 27
Venerable Lake Forest Foundation Has Served Underprivileged Youth for 25 Years


- Apr 25
Fish Stories: Latest LFHS Play Guaranteed to Entertain


- Apr 19
Alumnus Shares Impact of LFHS on His Life


- Apr 17
LFHS Students Perform in Europe for First Time Since Pandemic


- Apr 13
Renowned Lake Forest Golfer Was Also Portrayed in The Great Gatsby


- Apr 10
Groundbreaking Ceremony Launches Future of Better Fields, New Courts at Deerpath Park


- Apr 7
Food for Thought: Chef Z Serves Up Great Dishes at Deerpath Golf Course


- Apr 4
An Eggs-eptional Time


- Mar 27
Athenson Continues to Lead in All Aspects of Life


- Mar 23
Former Investment Executive Embraces New Role: Writing Murder Mysteries


- Mar 20
Third Generation of Tiegs to Work for City of Lake Forest Makes His Mark at Water Plant


- Mar 16
Lake Forest Author and Pulitzer Prize Finalist Shares Insights on New Novel


- Mar 13
Legendary LFHS Head Custodian Does It All -- Including Giving Motivational Speeches

- Mar 9
How a Long-Time Emergency-Room Physician Became President of Lake Forest College


- Mar 6
Strings of Success: A Violinist’s Journey


- Mar 2
Lake Forest Organizations Collaborate to Bring Native Voices to Life


- Feb 27
Woodlands Academy Junior Creates Tree Placards for Forest Park


- Feb 23
Compost Helps Things Grow – Including the Business of Longtime Lake Forest Entrepreneur David Gorter


- Feb 21
Veteran Patrol Officer Anderson Dedicated to Keeping Citizens Safe


- Feb 16
Compost & Recycling Draws Loads of Discarded Materials -- And a Few Regulars


- Feb 13
Talent Pool: LFHS Girds for Big Show with Emphasis on the 1980s


- Feb 9
Mini-Klondike Derby Features Snow Shoes, Fire Building

- Feb 6
Citadel Theatre Boasts Hollywood-Level Technology in New Show


- Feb 2
Inspector Keeps City Buildings Running Smoothly


- Jan 30
Springer Chases His Dream in the Bahamas


- Jan 26
Novel Idea: Local Duo Lead Discussions on Works of Fiction


- Jan 24
Lake Forest Fire Department Finds Tremendous Success in Cardiac-Arrest Saves


- Jan 19
Charged with Determination: Lake Forest Teen Spearheads Battery Recycling Program

- Jan 16
Here Comes the Sun: LFHS Student Unites Passion for Robotics and Music


- Jan 13
Playing in the Band: Spencer Finds Niche at LFHS


- Jan 9
A Tribute to Lake Forest’s Ellen Stirling


- Jan 5
Lake Forest Native Sheds Light on Bernie Madoff in Powerful Netflix Documentary


- Jan 3
Our Top Stories in 2022


- Dec 22, 2022
Santa Is a Driving Force


- Dec 19, 2022
Lake Foresters Invest in Lake County Communities in Need


- Dec 15, 2022
Slam-Dunk Hire: How Woodlands Academy Lured a Three-Time National Champion to Coach Its Varsity


- Dec 12, 2022
A Joyful Time for Kids at Gorton


- Dec 8, 2022
Coffee Talk: Dickinson Head Gets to Know Lake Foresters


- Dec 5, 2022
Hand It to Him: LFC Coach Mike Dau Has More Than 50 National Titles


- Dec 1, 2022
Boy Scout Troop Gives Back by Putting Up Wreaths


- Nov 28, 2022
New Normal: Pop-Up Shop Welcomes Many Changes


- Nov 21, 2022
For First Time, Beloved Tree Lighting Celebration to Include Band, Heaters