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New Creative Play Studio Promises Whimsy for Children
By Jenny Liang For local moms Emily Roper and Mallory Greubel, their studio, Lucy and Lolly’s Whimsy Workshop, is a labor of love. In...
Jenny Liang
4 days ago
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Entrepreneurs Launch App to Limit Kids’ Scrolling While Educating Them
By David A. F. Sweet While raising two boys, Richard Marra endured the typical battles over when they should receive cellular phones...
David A.F. Sweet
Jun 30
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Artists, Attendees Enjoy Festival's 25th Anniversary
By Spencer Trees The Summer Arts Festival in Lake Bluff offered a few nice surprises this year. “I didn’t really think colored pencil...
Spencer Trees
Jun 23
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Courtney Letts: Adventures in a Man’s World
By the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Part of the appeal of Lake Forest for author F. Scott Fitzgerald when he visited in 1915...
History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Jun 9
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Rooted in Passion: Meet Lake Forest’s New City Forester
By Kristin Elliott Kelly Bougher, Lake Forest's new City Forester, brings a deep love for trees, a sharp eye for sustainability and a...
Kristin Elliott
Jun 2
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Lake Forest Pet Supply Store Barks Up the Right Tree
By Cara Goldstone In 1974, a Northbrook toddler fled from her stroller and returned to her bewildered parents with a stray cat in tow. A...
Cara Goldstone
May 5
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Magdalena European Med Spa Helps Clients Achieve Skin Goals
By David A. F. Sweet Magdalena Wesolowski  runs Magdalena European Med Spa at 272 E. Deerpath Rd. After studying in Europe, she worked...
David A.F. Sweet
Apr 14
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Scout Driver Encourages Teen Safety on the Road
By Cara Goldstone A Lake Forest resident for 24 years, teacher, and father of four children, Dave Balmelli understands the importance of...
Cara Goldstone
Apr 7
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Lake Forest Dance Academy: Passion, Performance and Community
By Kristin Elliott The energy, talent, and artistry of Lake Forest Dance Academy (LFDA) were on full display at Passion to Dance 2025, a...
Kristin Elliott
Mar 31
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The Hole Story: New Bagel Shop Draws a Crowd
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...
David A.F. Sweet
Mar 17
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ARCC Helps Businesses Thrive by Navigating Complex Rules, Regulations
By David A. F. Sweet ARCC Consulting began to help businesses navigate launching and then establishing a strong financial background by...
David A.F. Sweet
Mar 3
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New Women’s Clothing Store Offers High-Quality Athleisure, Styling Advice
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...
David A.F. Sweet
Feb 24
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GLASA Gives Young Woman Chance to Play Hockey Despite Rare Genetic Condition
By Cara Goldstone Chicago native Ashley Phillips was not always an athlete; growing up, she preferred nature walks to high-intensity...
Cara Goldstone
Feb 20
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Celebrating Weirdness: LFC Professor’s Poetry Book Poised to Be Published
By Cara Goldstone Next year will mark Dr. Benjamin Goluboff’s 40th teaching English at Lake Forest College; this year will see the...
Cara Goldstone
Feb 6
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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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New Senior Advocate at Dickinson Hall Helps Explain the Complexities of Aging
By Ana Jaramillo Britney Marsh, Dickinson Hall's new Senior Advocate, is excited to work with the community and reconnect with former...
Ana Jaramillo
Jan 9
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LFC Professor Teaches Valuable Lessons to Communication Students
By Ana Jaramillo As an intern at The City of Lake Forest and a communication major at Lake Forest College, I wanted to interview the head...
Ana Jaramillo
Jan 6
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‘The Department Has Made a Huge Impact on My Life’: Retiring Fire Chief Shares Insights
By David A. F. Sweet After a nearly 30-year run, Lake Forest Fire Department Chief Pete Siebert will retire on Jan. 3. Deputy Chief Andy...
David A.F. Sweet
Dec 9, 2024
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New Director Helps Students Find, Develop Their Musical Voices
By Ana Jaramillo From playing the trumpet in a fifth-grade band to being the campus director for the Music Institute of Chicago's Lake...
Ana Jaramillo
Dec 2, 2024
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Towering Above: New Deerpath Golf Clock Honors Legendary Starter
By David A. F. Sweet Starters at golf courses may not play the game themselves, but they must always be aware of the time for those who...
David A.F. Sweet
Nov 25, 2024
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