‘The Department Has Made a Huge Impact on My Life’: Retiring Fire Chief Shares Insights
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!
College Students Become Real-World Reporters with Help of Lake Forest Police
New Director Helps Students Find, Develop Their Musical Voices
Towering Above: New Deerpath Golf Clock Honors Legendary Starter
New Playground Design Chosen for Beach
Lake Forest's Tree Lighting Celebration Poised to Turn 40
Isabella Kranz Captures Jr. Miss Lake County Title
‘A Lot of Work but a Lot of Fun’: LF Scouts Hockey Annual Tree Fundraiser Supports GLASA, Club Programming
Saluting Lake Forest’s Captain Ehret as Veterans Day Nears
Junior Garden Club of Lake Forest Joins Esteemed Garden Club of America
New Website, Newsletter Share History and Beauty of City’s First Park
When Lake Forest Home Design Was Transformed
Café Encourages Those with Memory Loss to Talk About the Past, Connect
Elawa Farm Capital Campaign Poised to Fund Many Improvements
‘Tap Dancing Holds a Very Special Place in My Heart’
Disc Golf Course, Handball Courts Among Improvements Coming to Northcroft Park
Pathway Project at Beach Nears Completion
Dance Academy Student’s Production to Be Presented at Gorton
What’s in a Name? Early Area Monikers Might Surprise You
Citadel Theatre Celebrates Jeff Award Nominations, Kicks Off New Season with ‘Levity’
‘Parks & Recreation Truly Does It All’: A Look at the Department’s Robust Offerings
‘Gorton Will Always Be a Place for Connection’: Venerable Nonprofit Set to Celebrate 50 Years
Partnership Between City of Lake Forest, Elawa Farm Foundation Earns Top Award
Challenges with Current Police Station, Opportunities for a New Facility
Author and Filmmaker Susan Kelsey Follows Billy Caldwell’s Steps
Engineering Intern Explores Lake Forest Ravines to Evaluate Conditions
Lake Forest Day's Contagious Beginnings
Lake Forest Day Draws a Happy Crowd
Engineer Embraces Variety of Projects
On the GO: Lake Forest Walks Boost Health
CROYA Is the Best Place to Make New Friends
Brebners Made Their Mark in Lake Forest in Various Ways
New Parks and Recreation Director Excited to Contribute to Growth of Offerings
Memories of Saturdays With Larry
The World’s Top Female Golf Amateurs Are Coming to Lake Forest
'CROYA Will Always Be a Part of Me'
A Look at Lake Forest Days of Yore
A Six-Year-Old Discovers a One-in-a-Million Cicada
Stars, Stripes, and Disco: 17th Annual Lake Forest Festival and Fireworks Set for July 4
'Continue to Get on the Bus'
Truck Loads of Fun at Meet the Fleet!
Giving Back: Summer Jam for Camp Hope
Residents Young and Old Embrace Lake Forest Day – A Constant in a Changing World
Lake Forest’s Atelier Preserves Renaissance Art Technique Inside Architectural Gem
New Police Officer Enjoys Making a Positive Impact
‘This Place Is in My Blood’: CVS Manager Mark Bialk Prepares to Retire
Myers Discusses Rules on When to Use Gas Leaf Blowers
‘Posting Flags Helps Us Remember’: Legion’s Commitment to Tradition Never Flags
New Fields and Pickleball Courts Enhance Deerpath Community Park
Learning Gardens to Flourish at History Center