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Mini-Klondike Derby Features Snow Shoes, Fire Building
By Jane Slover Scouts BSA Troop 48 held a Mini-Klondike Derby at Northcroft Park recently for a number of participants. The event was...
Jane Slover
Feb 9, 2023
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Share Your #LakeForestLove This Fall
Celebrate the start of fall by sharing your #LakeForestLove! Use the hashtag #LakeForestLove when you post pictures of people, places...
maddie szczerba
Sep 23, 2022
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Branching Out at Twigs Camp
By Thais Souza The Lake Forest Parks & Recreation’s Twigs Camp wrapped up its season on Aug. 4 with a performance of Alice in...
Thais O'Malley
Aug 11, 2022
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Green Light: The Lawn Welcomes Golfers at Deerpath
Deerpath Golf Course opened its 30,000-square-foot, 18-hole putting green -- known as The Lawn -- on July 6. Youngsters get a look at The...
David A.F. Sweet
Jul 13, 2022
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Summer Loving via #LakeForestLove
Summer is a beautiful time in Lake Forest; celebrate by sharing your #LakeForestLove! Forest Park Beach is already busy with parents and...
David A.F. Sweet
Jul 1, 2022
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Eggsciting Event
The Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Department’s Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza on April 9 drew dozens of children, who used their baskets...
David A.F. Sweet
Apr 15, 2022
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A Wild Time
Spring has arrived, and the animals -- from lizards to a bald eagle and beyond -- are blossoming at the Wildlife Discovery Center....
David A.F. Sweet
Mar 21, 2022
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All the #LakeForestLove
During the enchanting month of February -- highlighted by Valentine's Day -- Lake Forest Love asked residents to share their love of Lake...
Lake Forest Residents
Feb 24, 2022
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Read All About It: City Employees Engage Students on Special Day
The benefits of reading aloud to children are many, including enhancing their literary skills and improving their concentration. ...
Thais Souza
Feb 4, 2022
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The Most Wonderful Time of Year
The kids (and parents!) had a blast at Lake Forest Parks & Recreation’s Santa Drive Thru event on Saturday. A magical little piece of the...
Thais Souza
Dec 21, 2021
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Let It Glow
The Lake Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony drew thousands to Market Square for a joyful time on the day after Thanksgiving. The tradition --...
Thais Souza
Nov 30, 2021
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All Dressed Up with Somewhere to Go
Costumes did the trick on Halloween, as Lake Foresters gathered candy on a brisk fall day.
Jennifer Karras
Nov 1, 2021
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Hundreds Attend Walk to Address Mental Illness
Lake Forest non-profit Paws for Patrick held its first annual Walk for Wellness and Family Fair at Deerpath Community Park on Saturday. ...
Jennifer Karras
Sep 28, 2021
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Square Deal: The Art Fair Returns
By Carlie Mertz After taking a year off due to the pandemic, the 66th annual Deer Path Art League’s Art Fair on the Square will be back...
Carlie Mertz
Aug 31, 2021
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Share Your Photos During #CityHallSelfie Day
Get your smiles ready – the sixth annual #CityHallSelfie Day is Friday, Aug. 13. #CityHallSelfie Day is a worldwide event that invites...
Dana Olson
Aug 9, 2021
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Blessing the Land We Love
Lake Forest Open Lands honored our connections to the land with a Land Blessing on July 25. Native dancing and drumming captivated...
Jennifer Karras
Jul 28, 2021
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Lake Forest Celebrates the Fourth of July
From the big crowd gathered behind Deer Path Middle School to watch fireworks to the Lake Forest floats moving within the Lake Bluff...
Jennifer Karras
Jul 5, 2021
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Come Sail Away: Upper Midwest Junior Olympics Regatta Is a Hit
During a beautiful Sunday, Lake Forest Sailing hosted 80 sailors ages 8-18 during the Upper Midwest Junior Olympics Regatta. Lake...
Jennifer Karras
Jun 27, 2021
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Square Deal: Concerts Are Back
To the delight of scores of music lovers, Lake Forest's Concerts on the Square returned June 17. Some brought blankets and a picnic,...
Jennifer Karras
Jun 18, 2021
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Rock On: CROYA Turns 40 (+1)
CROYA -- which stands for Committee Representing Our Young Adults -- welcomed a number of bands for an outdoor jam during its anniversary...
Jennifer Karras
Jun 10, 2021
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