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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...
By a Lake Forest Love Writer
Jul 31, 2023


Hundreds Hop Onto City Trucks, Equipment
By Thais O'Malley The City of Lake Forest hosted its annual Meet the Fleet event on June 16! More than 640 people stopped by to climb...
Thais O'Malley
Jun 22, 2023


Groundbreaking Ceremony Launches Future of Better Fields, New Courts at Deerpath Park
By Thais Souza Better athletic fields, new pickleball courts, renovated tennis courts, a walking path and more amenities are coming to...
Thais O'Malley
Apr 10, 2023


An Eggs-eptional Time
By a Lake Forest Love Writer Many residents and their children enjoyed a wonderful opportunity for family fun and entertainment at the...
By a Lake Forest Love Writer
Apr 4, 2023


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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