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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


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


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


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


'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


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


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


‘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


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


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


Saluting Lake Forest’s Captain Ehret as Veterans Day Nears
By David A. F. Sweet Often it’s not easy to spot heroes. They’re humble about their exploits, and it’s difficult to persuade them to...
David A.F. Sweet
Nov 7, 2024


New Website, Newsletter Share History and Beauty of City’s First Park
By Kim Piekos As you walk along the gravel path in Lake Forest’s 168-year-old Forest Park, absorbing the beauty of Lake Michigan and the...
Kim Piekos
Oct 28, 2024


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


‘Tap Dancing Holds a Very Special Place in My Heart’
By Ana Jaramillo Lake Forest High School senior Chloe Fournier performed Rhythms of Passion: A Tap Dance Experience at Gorton Center on...
Ana Jaramillo
Oct 9, 2024


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


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


Author and Filmmaker Susan Kelsey Follows Billy Caldwell’s Steps
By Cameron Wacker “The Negotiator: Billy Caldwell” is a documentary film about Billy Caldwell, son of Mohawk woman Rising Sun and...
Cameron Wacker
Aug 22, 2024


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


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


Brebners Made Their Mark in Lake Forest in Various Ways
By the The History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff The History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff honored the Brebner family with the...
History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Jul 25, 2024

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