By Cara Goldstone Ellen Stelter has always had a passion for education; as a longtime French teacher and 25-year resident of Lake Forest,...

By Kristin Elliott (Photos by Thais O'Malley) Families gathered at Deerpath Community Park on Saturday for Lake Forest Parks &...

By Cara Goldstone From storybooks read aloud to classic Hollywood productions, there are countless ways to tell a fairytale—but perhaps...

By a Lake Forest Love Writer The Lake Forest Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago will transform a limestone Georgian-style...

By David A. F. Sweet Magdalena Wesolowski  runs Magdalena European Med Spa at 272 E. Deerpath Rd. After studying in Europe, she worked...

By Cara Goldstone A Lake Forest resident for 24 years, teacher, and father of four children, Dave Balmelli understands the importance of...

By the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff It’s been 100 years since The Great Gatsby was published on April 10, 1925, but the work...

By Kristin Elliott The energy, talent, and artistry of Lake Forest Dance Academy (LFDA) were on full display at Passion to Dance 2025, a...

By Cara Goldstone Passionate local business and arts advocate Joanna Rolek has served as the executive director of the Lake Forest/Lake...

By Cara Goldstone A little boy scrawls cartoon characters on his homework; he skips recess to doodle indoors. As he ages, he makes a...

By David A. F. Sweet Once Adam Dlatt and his brother-in-law bought Once Upon a Bagel in Highland Park in 2022, they started to receive...

By Kristin Elliott During the Lake Forest Parks & Recreation's Pancakes with the Police on Saturday, a great time was had by all. Moms,...

By David A. F. Sweet In Lake Forest, a century-old Georgian brick building is dedicated to helping seniors with the challenges of aging,...

By David A. F. Sweet ARCC Consulting began to help businesses navigate launching and then establishing a strong financial background by...

By David A. F. Sweet Lindsay Signa is the manager of Lux Lane Boutique, which opened on Feb. 6 this year. Situated on Deerpath Road, the...

By Cara Goldstone Chicago native Ashley Phillips was not always an athlete; growing up, she preferred nature walks to high-intensity...

By the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff   Several neighborhoods in Lake Forest have long roots in the community’s African...

By David A. F. Sweet In his brief career in pro baseball, Lake Forest High School alumnus Caleb Durbin has played for a few little-known...

By Cara Goldstone Next year will mark Dr. Benjamin Goluboff’s 40th teaching English at Lake Forest College; this year will see the...

By Cara Goldstone Amy Budde’s hockey career has been global; the former Lake Forest College’s women’s player traveled to play...

By Kristin Elliott  Kinderhaven Preschool Academy, a beloved part of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation, offers children a warm and nurturing...

By Cara Goldstone With a window overlooking 10 acres of synthetic turf and a stunningly organized desk, the office of Lake Forest...

By David A. F. Sweet A Mundelein native, Lake Forest Fire Department Fire Chief Andy Rick graduated from the University of Iowa in 2006...

By the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff The Winter Club began in the early 20th century amid a flurry of new clubs, institutions...