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When Lake Forest Home Design Was Transformed
By the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff The 1950s were a boom era for the United States. Growth in personal income created the...
History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Oct 21, 2024
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Café Encourages Those with Memory Loss to Talk About the Past, Connect
By David A. F. Sweet Memory loss among older Americans is a significant issue. According to a recent report released by the U.S. Centers...
David A.F. Sweet
Oct 17, 2024
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Elawa Farm Capital Campaign Poised to Fund Many Improvements
By David A. F. Sweet The Elawa Farm Foundation recently kicked off the public part of its Keep Elawa Growing capital campaign. The farm...
David A.F. Sweet
Oct 14, 2024
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Disc Golf Course, Handball Courts Among Improvements Coming to Northcroft Park
By David A. F. Sweet Significant upgrades are planned for Northcroft Park. One of six neighborhood parks in the City of Lake Forest,...
David A.F. Sweet
Oct 3, 2024
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Pathway Project at Beach Nears Completion
By Thais O'Malley Soon, Lake Forest residents can head to Forest Park Beach courtesy of a new boardwalk which is ADA-compliant and...
Thais O'Malley
Sep 30, 2024
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Dance Academy Student’s Production to Be Presented at Gorton
By Ana Jaramillo Chloe Fournier, a senior at Lake Forest High School, has been dancing with Lake Forest Dance Academy for more than a...
Ana Jaramillo
Sep 23, 2024
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What’s in a Name? Early Area Monikers Might Surprise You
By the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff In the earliest days, the current West Lake Forest area was known as Meehan’s Settlement,...
History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Sep 20, 2024
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Citadel Theatre Celebrates Jeff Award Nominations, Kicks Off New Season with ‘Levity’
By Kim Piekos Entering its 23rd season, Lake Forest’s Citadel Theatre has plenty to celebrate. Two of its shows from last season, Silent...
Kim Piekos
Sep 16, 2024
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‘Parks & Recreation Truly Does It All’: A Look at the Department’s Robust Offerings
By Cameron Wacker For Fred Jackson, working at Lake Forest Parks & Recreation was more than a job; it was his lifelong passion. Jackson...
Cameron Wacker
Sep 9, 2024
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‘Gorton Will Always Be a Place for Connection’: Venerable Nonprofit Set to Celebrate 50 Years
By Cameron Wacker  “Gorton is a place where everyone belongs – no matter what school or neighborhood you might live in, what other...
Cameron Wacker
Sep 6, 2024
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Partnership Between City of Lake Forest, Elawa Farm Foundation Earns Top Award
By David A. F. Sweet The City of Lake Forest received the Program Excellence Award for Community Partnerships for its partnership with...
David A.F. Sweet
Sep 4, 2024
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Challenges with Current Police Station, Opportunities for a New Facility
By David A. F. Sweet  On July 15, the Lake Forest City Council unanimously approved purchasing the building at 1925 Field Court for...
David A.F. Sweet
Aug 27, 2024
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Lake Forest Day's Contagious Beginnings
By the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff  Lake Forest’s long-running annual summer celebration, Lake Forest Day, dates back 116...
History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Aug 12, 2024
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On the GO: Lake Forest Walks Boost Health
By Thais O'Malley More than 180 people attended the GO Lake Forest Fire Truck Fun Walk on July 23, when Lake Forest Parks and Recreation...
Thais O'Malley
Aug 2, 2024
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CROYA Is the Best Place to Make New Friends
By Michaela Barry If you know anyone who is involved in CROYA, I am sure that you have heard them rave about the funky Wednesday night...
Michaela Barry
Jul 29, 2024
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Memories of Saturdays With Larry
By David A. F. Sweet Many remember the best-seller Tuesdays with Morrie, when sportswriter Mitch Albom visited his dying college...
David A.F. Sweet
Jul 15, 2024
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The World’s Top Female Golf Amateurs Are Coming to Lake Forest
By Cameron Wacker Featuring the world’s top female amateurs, the Women’s Western Amateur tournament will be held at Onwentsia Club from...
Cameron Wacker
Jul 11, 2024
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A Look at Lake Forest Days of Yore
By David A. F. Sweet As the Fourth of July beckons, Lake Forest Day (Aug. 7) is only a month away. Enjoy the vintage photos below from...
David A.F. Sweet
Jul 1, 2024
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A Six-Year-Old Discovers a One-in-a-Million Cicada
By Lake Forest Open Lands During the Cicada Sensation program at a Lake Forest Open Lands (LFOLA) preserve recently, six-year-old Fritz...
Lake Forest Open Lands
Jun 27, 2024
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'Continue to Get on the Bus'
By Kelsey Bumbaco Kelsey Bumbaco, senior class president of Lake Forest High School, offered her thoughts during the 89th annual...
Kelsey Bumbaco
Jun 17, 2024
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