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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
Two Lake Forest Sailors Ready for Nationals

- Aug 4
A Successful Gala Behind It, Citadel Looks Forward to Performances

- Aug 2
Be Like Mike: Perry a Mainstay at the Boat Launch

- Aug 1
Lake Forest’s Charlie Potter Helps IMAX Movie About Prairie Wetlands Take Off

- Jul 28
Skin in the Game: Lake Forest Entrepreneur Charges Ahead in Competitive Field

- Jul 26
Spirit of Gratitude Propels Senior Resident to Encourage Others

- Jul 19
Motherly Influence: Margot Martino’s Caring Ways Helped CROYA Blossom

- Jul 13
Green Light: The Lawn Welcomes Golfers at Deerpath

- Jul 11
Let There Be (LED) Light: Lake Forest Replacing Gas with Bulbs in Historic Lamps

- Jul 7
Fourth-Generation Lake Forest Resident Continues Family Legacy of Giving Back

- Jul 1
Summer Loving via #LakeForestLove

- Jun 27
This Is Now: Lake Forest App Lets You Check Beach Parking, Watch Baseball

- Jun 23
Striking the Right Note: Rolek Celebrates 25 Years at Helm of Chamber

- Jun 16
Athletes with Disabilities Shine at GLASA Games

- Jun 13
Recalling the Grandeur of David Adler’s Lake Forest Estates

- Jun 9
‘The Resilient Heart of a Scout’

- Jun 6
‘My Work Is Never Boring’: City Clerk Discusses Job as Early Voting Nears

- Jun 2
‘Believe that you are smart, strong, brave, beautiful’

- May 26
Six Questions with New Lake Forest Caucus President David Hunt

- May 23
Nearly 30 Years After Opening, Sushi Kushi Remains a Favorite

- May 20
Sailing Away: Local Crew Heads to Nationals

- May 19
From Dragons to Bobcats, the Wildlife Discovery Center Is a Home for Those Who Need One

- May 16
Building a Career: Borzick Reflects on 35 Years with the City of Lake Forest

- May 12
Lounge Act: Cherokee Teachers Enjoy Rejuvenated Space

- May 9
History Center, LFC Unite to Create 50th Anniversary Exhibit

- May 5
Fan-tastic: Dr. Camino Cheers for All Sports (Even Intramurals) at the High School

- May 2
Breaking New Ground: Club Enjoys Boom Time

- Apr 28
Burr Oak Area Project Poised to Reduce Flooding for Residents

- Apr 25
Why CROYA Is Like a Second Family

- Apr 21
Noon Siren Marks Time, Nostalgia for Lake Foresters

- Apr 18
Olympic Gold Medalist From Lake Forest Finds New Ways to Enjoy the Sport She Loves

- Apr 15
Eggsciting Event

- Apr 14
New City Map Helps Residents Identify Tree Species

- Apr 11
What I’ve Learned from My Brother Who Has Autism

- Apr 7
Safety First: Boat Improves Chances of Rescuing Those Struggling in Lake Michigan

- Apr 4
Head of Water Plant Is Pumped About Providing Clean Water to Residents

- Mar 31
Rey of Hope: Vibrant School’s Unique Program Is Boosted by Lake Forest Families

- Mar 28
Setting the Table with Lake Forest’s Shelley Johnstone Paschke

- Mar 24
‘Not Your Average Rom-Com’: How a Lake Forest Couple Met on Death Row

- Mar 21
A Wild Time

- Mar 17
Flower Power: At 110, the Lake Forest Garden Club Continues to Flourish

- Mar 14
LFHS Alumna's Passion for Irish Dance Spurs Popular School

- Mar 10
Prison Pen Pal Ministry Delivers Beacons of Light Behind Bars

- Mar 7
Center of Attention: Compost and Recycling Spot Draws Regulars and Plenty of Unwanted Materials

- Mar 3
Theme of Book May Scare the Pants Off Readers

- Feb 28
Stirling Qualities: The Lake Forest Shop Celebrates Its 100th Anniversary

- Feb 24
All the #LakeForestLove

- Feb 21
Longtime Friends Think Outside the Box to Generate Love of Reading Among Children

- Feb 17
From Self-Defense Classes to Positive Tickets, Foundation Boosts Police-Citizen Relations