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Lake Forest’s Water Meter Upgrade to Bring Smarter Service to Residents
By Helena Kavanagh Some Lake Forest residents will soon notice a new item in their homes, and while the upgrade may be small in size, it...
Helena Kavanaugh
1 hour ago


‘Being in a Combat Zone Is Very Intense’: Veteran of the Year Shares Insights About His Service
By David A. F. Sweet Ethan Holmes is the Veteran of the Year for Lake Forest. In November, he’ll have completed four years of service...
David A.F. Sweet
Sep 8


CROYA Peer Training Program Expands at Lake Forest High School
By Jenny Liang When William Elliott, then a seventh-grader, walked into the CROYA Student Union, he had no idea how transformative the...
Jenny Liang
Sep 4


Beneath the Blooms: Meet the Mind Behind Lake Forest’s Beautiful Landscape
By Helena Kavanagh If you’ve admired the beautifully landscaped parks, medians, or vibrant flower urns around Lake Forest, chances are...
Helena Kavanagh
Sep 2


Lake Forest Mom Creates Breastfeeding Water Bottle
By Jenny Liang Around Lake Forest, business owner and mom Gina Dardi gets asked a common question: “What does your license plate mean?”...
Jenny Liang
Aug 25


Barry’s Winning Essay: 'Breathing in the Sweet CROYA Air'
While a senior at Lake Forest High School, Michaela Barry wrote a piece about Committee Representing Our Young Adults (CROYA) following...
Michaela Barry
Aug 21


Summer: A Time of Concerts, Camps and Community Connection in Lake Forest
By Kayla Moore Summer is always the busiest season for Lake Forest Parks & Recreation – but according to Director Mike Wick, 2025 is...
Kayla Moore
Aug 18


Sidewalks Built, Repaired in Whispering Oaks Neighborhood
By Spencer Trees The City of Lake Forest recently completed a sidewalk improvement project in the Whispering Oaks neighborhood,...
Spencer Trees
Aug 11


Lake Forest Day Draws Community Together
By Kristin Elliott Photography by Thais O'Malley Lake Forest Day 2025 drew a large crowd of all ages for this beloved community...
Kristin Elliott
Aug 7


Reviving Recreation: Inside New Gym Equipment, Lake Forest Day 5K Fun Run, Fall Open House, and a Chat with Program Manager John Eldridge
By Kayla Moore There is much to celebrate as Lake Forest Day approaches, including the recent enhancements made to the Recreation...
Kayla Moore
Aug 4
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