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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!




- 7 days ago
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


- Nov 17, 2022
Blazing a Trail: Citizens Wield Hoses, Use Tourniquets as They 'Play Firefighter'


- Nov 14, 2022
Lake Forest Sailing Makes History at Nationals in Virginia


- Nov 10, 2022
Needlepointer Stitches New Life Into Business


- Nov 7, 2022
Scouts' Spagnoli Is More Than a Football Coach


- Nov 3, 2022
New Guidebook Details Architectural Treasures Around Town


- Nov 1, 2022
Thorne Miniature Exhibit Poised to Open at History Center

- Oct 27, 2022
Battalion Chief Reflects on a Quarter Century on the Front Lines


- Oct 25, 2022
Soaring Above the New Sand


- Oct 20, 2022
Desire for Connection Draws Women to Encore Club


- Oct 18, 2022
School Founder Paula Lillard Reflects on the Guiding Principles of Montessori Education


- Oct 13, 2022
From College Hockey Player to Author, LFC Alum Has Story to Tell


- Oct 10, 2022
Lake Forest Photographer Is Passionate About Giving Back

- Oct 6, 2022
New LFC President Excited to Guide the School into the Future


- Oct 3, 2022
Full Circle: Retiring Teacher Grateful for Lasting Connections with Local Family


- Sep 29, 2022
Collectors’ Classic Cars, Today’s Superstars Can Be Seen at Auto Show


- Sep 26, 2022
Fleet Department Makes Sure Hundreds of Vehicles Run Smoothly

- Sep 23, 2022
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