By Sam Sosani   The Lake Forest Water Plant never shuts down, and the six operators ensure its steady and consistent functioning, even during long nights and holidays. The result? The residents of Lake Forest enjoy access to clean water. “Water utilities are important to every single person in America,” said Mike Tiegs, the Chief Water Plant Operator. Mike Tiegs shows the t op of a membrane module filter to a group touring the Lake Forest Water Plant. Three generations of Tie

By Kylie Daum The Lake Forest Police Department welcomed a new member to the team recently. A St. Bernard puppy named Winston will serve as a trained comfort dog, working alongside LFPD’s Social Worker Lauren Perez. Getting a comfort dog has been underway at the LFPD for some time, as police departments across the United States have been embracing social work and the importance of having different interventions for people in crisis. Lauren Perez shows Winston the beauty of M

By Sam Sosani The Gothic stone-arch opening of the Lake Forest Cemetery leads visitors into a space where loved ones lay at rest and where the living pay their respects. Visitors appreciate the beauty exhibited in the headstones, monuments, mausoleums, and greenery. It is difficult not to notice the visually appealing architectural details and masonry that encompass the cemetery, but there is more than just beauty; there is history. The Lake Forest Cemetery is a historic lan

By Jenny Liang Two years ago, Lake Forest’s Compost & Recycling Center launched a new Battery Recycling Program aimed at helping...

By David A. F. Sweet   Lake Forest’s Public Safety Open House is coming up on Sunday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Public Safety...

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...

By Helena Kavanagh If you’ve admired the beautifully landscaped parks, medians, or vibrant flower urns around Lake Forest, chances are...

By Spencer Trees   The City of Lake Forest recently completed a sidewalk improvement project in the Whispering Oaks neighborhood,...

By Kayla Moore  There is much to celebrate as Lake Forest Day approaches, including the recent enhancements made to the Recreation...

By Kristin Elliott (Photos by Thais O’Malley) If you were anywhere near Municipal Services earlier this month, you heard the laughter and...

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 David A. F.  Sweet   Given Lake Forest was incorporated more than 160 years ago, improvement projects are an important way to...

By a Lake Forest Love Writer Built in 2004, the Forest Park Beach playground is nearing the end of its 15-20 year lifespan, which is...

By David A. F. Sweet Significant upgrades are planned for Northcroft Park. One of six neighborhood parks in the City of Lake Forest,...

By Cameron Wacker For Fred Jackson, working at Lake Forest Parks & Recreation was more than a job; it was his lifelong passion. Jackson...

By David A. F. Sweet The City of Lake Forest received the Program Excellence Award for Community Partnerships for its partnership with...

By David A. F. Sweet   On July 15, the Lake Forest City Council unanimously approved purchasing the building at 1925 Field Court for...

By Cameron Wacker Clara Goshgarian was the Lake Forest Public Works’ Ravine Engineering Intern this past summer. Goshgarian spent her...

By David A. F. Sweet Nellyka (Nelly) Dennis is an Engineering Assistant for the City of Lake Forest. She works with engineers and project...

By David A. F. Sweet A veteran of parks and recreation in northern Illinois, Michael Wick was tapped to be the new Director of Lake...