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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
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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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Meet the Fleet: A Big Day for Big Trucks and Big Smiles!
By Kristin Elliott (Photos by Thais O’Malley) If you were anywhere near Municipal Services earlier this month, you heard the laughter and...
Kristin Elliott
Jun 16
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'We Do It Because We Love the Job:' Rick Discusses New Role as Fire Chief
By David A. F. Sweet A Mundelein native, Lake Forest Fire Department Fire Chief Andy Rick graduated from the University of Iowa in 2006...
David A.F. Sweet
Jan 20
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Deerpath’s New Chapter: Improved Safety, Infrastructure and Beauty for Lake Forest
By David A. F.  Sweet  Given Lake Forest was incorporated more than 160 years ago, improvement projects are an important way to...
David A.F. Sweet
Dec 16, 2024
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New Playground Design Chosen for Beach
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 a Lake Forest Love Writer
Nov 21, 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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‘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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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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Engineering Intern Explores Lake Forest Ravines to Evaluate Conditions
By Cameron Wacker Clara Goshgarian was the Lake Forest Public Works’ Ravine Engineering Intern this past summer. Goshgarian spent her...
Cameron Wacker
Aug 19, 2024
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Engineer Embraces Variety of Projects
By David A. F. Sweet Nellyka (Nelly) Dennis is an Engineering Assistant for the City of Lake Forest. She works with engineers and project...
David A.F. Sweet
Aug 5, 2024
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New Parks and Recreation Director Excited to Contribute to Growth of Offerings
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...
David A.F. Sweet
Jul 22, 2024
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New Police Officer Enjoys Making a Positive Impact
By Ashley Love Sarahi Rivera-Martinez served as a Lake Forest Community Service Officer starting in 2022Â and graduated from the Police...
Ashley Love
May 30, 2024
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New Fields and Pickleball Courts Enhance Deerpath Community Park
By David A. F. Sweet The Deerpath Community Park Showcase Event featured a chance for residents to test an obstacle course, check out...
David A.F. Sweet
May 6, 2024
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Work on Strategic Planning Helps Guide Lake Forest into the Future
By David A. F. Sweet In Lake Forest, the strategic-planning process is an opportunity to think about the future and chart the City’s...
David A.F. Sweet
Apr 18, 2024
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Police Chief Walldorf Reflects on Changes, Constants Near End of 30-Year Tenure
By David A. F. Sweet Lake Forest Police Chief Karl Walldorf took over the department in 2016, succeeding James Held. He launched his...
David A.F. Sweet
Apr 4, 2024
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Austin Drives Success of Annual Vehicle-Sticker Program
By David A. F. Sweet Claudia Austin has a number of roles with the City of Lake Forest. She sits at the front counter in the Finance...
David A.F. Sweet
Apr 1, 2024
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New Software Saves Time, Money for City During Snow Removals
By David A. F. Sweet In Lake Forest, the need for snow removal in the winter is as assured as the sound of the noon siren. Which makes...
David A.F. Sweet
Jan 8, 2024
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Crafting a Budget Takes Time -- But Results in Lake Forest Have Been Heartening
By David A. F. Sweet What does it take to craft a $121 million budget? Dozens of meetings, a host of workshops, plenty of debate – all...
David A.F. Sweet
Jan 4, 2024
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