Where Was the Midwest’s First Women’s Basketball Game? Lake Forest
By the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff With basketball season ramping up, we bring you a story that goes way back in the annals...
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The History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
- Oct 23
When the Chicago Bears Came to Town
By The History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff With the Chicago Bears’ season well underway (and a victory over the Las Vegas Raiders...
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Mariana Vaca
- Oct 2
Scouts Hockey Continues to Develop Players Who Value Helping Others
By Marina Vaca Steve Sarauer is the Scouts Hockey Director and Varsity Head Coach, and Emily Savage is the president of the Lake Forest...
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David A.F. Sweet
- Sep 25
Lake Forest Sailing Going to New Orleans in Pursuit of National Trophy
By David A. F. Sweet With a victory in the Midwest Scholastic Sailing Nationals Qualifier for the Cressy Trophy that it hosted Sept....
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David A.F. Sweet
- Aug 24
Wheelchair Football Tourney Draws Teams from Across the Country
By David A. F. Sweet Wheelchair football athletes from across the country competed in the home tournament of the Lake Forest-based Great...
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By a Lake Forest Love Writer
- Jul 31
Sailing Away
By a Lake Forest Love Writer Lake Forest Sailing has enjoyed a busy summer on Lake Michigan. Kids and teenagers have learned a lot while...
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By the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
- Jul 24
When Lake Forest Hosted the World Series of Polo
By The History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff In August 1933, the Onwentsia Club hosted an event that pitted the top polo players of...
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David A.F. Sweet
- May 25
New Deerpath Golf General Manager Impressed by Customers, Community
By David A. F. Sweet John Westly started playing golf at age 4 in Asheville, N.C. He was taught by his grandfather; his parents didn’t...
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David A.F. Sweet
- May 22
Former Parks & Rec Director Fred Jackson Stays Engaged with Successful Golf Fundraiser
By David A. F. Sweet Fred Jackson worked for the Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Department for 48 years. At the start, he was a teenager...
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Caroline Gerber
- May 8
LFHS Senior Possesses Passion for Sailing
By Caroline Gerber Lake Forest High School's Henry Scholz was first introduced to sailing when at age 8 his father signed him up for the...
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The History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
- Apr 13
Renowned Lake Forest Golfer Was Also Portrayed in The Great Gatsby
By The History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff One of the premier women’s golfers of the 1920s, Edith Cummings grew up around golf...
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David A.F. Sweet
- Oct 13, 2022
From College Hockey Player to Author, LFC Alum Has Story to Tell
By David A. F. Sweet Lake Forest College alumnus Tim Rappleye – part of the 1977-78 Forester team that went to the NCAA Division II...
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David A.F. Sweet
- Aug 16, 2022
NFL-Supported Wheelchair Football Team Places Fourth in First Home Tournament
By David A. F. Sweet The Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association, based in Lake Forest, and its Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football Team...
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David A.F. Sweet
- Aug 8, 2022
Two Lake Forest Sailors Ready for Nationals
By David A. F. Sweet Two Lake Forest sailors, Alec Ranker and Leo Kumar, are poised to compete in the U.S. National Sailing Championship...
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David A.F. Sweet
- Jun 27, 2022
This Is Now: Lake Forest App Lets You Check Beach Parking, Watch Baseball
By David A. F. Sweet Ever been excited to arrive at Forest Park Beach on a gorgeous summer day – and find there was nowhere to park?...
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David A.F. Sweet
- Jun 16, 2022
Athletes with Disabilities Shine at GLASA Games
By David A. F. Sweet Hundreds of athletes with disabilities from 17 states competed at the GLASA Great Lakes Games Presented by The...
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David A.F. Sweet
- May 20, 2022
Sailing Away: Local Crew Heads to Nationals
The Lake Forest High School Sailing Team is headed to Seabrook, Texas from Friday, May 20 to Sunday, May 22 for Team Race Nationals. The...
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Nick Winebrenner
- May 5, 2022
Fan-tastic: Dr. Camino Cheers for All Sports (Even Intramurals) at the High School
By Nick Winebrenner He’s not the loudest fan. He doesn’t paint his face. Or scream at refs. Instead, he enjoys bringing friends and...
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David A.F. Sweet
- Apr 18, 2022
Olympic Gold Medalist From Lake Forest Finds New Ways to Enjoy the Sport She Loves
By David A. F. Sweet Growing up in Lake Forest in the 1990s, nothing pleased Hilary Knight more than to be dropped off to play hockey...
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Rebecca Foster-Goodman
- Jan 25, 2022
The Catanzaros Are a Coaching Power Couple
By Rebecca Foster-Goodman Catherine and Jim Catanzaro were living in North Carolina when they met on a blind date in October 2005. Four...
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