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Boy Scout Troop Gives Back by Putting Up Wreaths
By Ean Goldstein With the holiday season upon us, Lake Forest residents may notice wreaths adorning various signs and light posts around...
Ean Goldstein
Dec 1, 2022
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New Normal: Pop-Up Shop Welcomes Many Changes
By David A. F. Sweet Beloved by the community since it launched during the holidays in 2020 to support local non-profit organizations,...
David A.F. Sweet
Nov 28, 2022
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For First Time, Beloved Tree Lighting Celebration to Include Band, Heaters
By David A. F. Sweet It’s never easy to add excitement to a long-time, beloved event, but the Friends of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation...
David A.F. Sweet
Nov 21, 2022
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Blazing a Trail: Citizens Wield Hoses, Use Tourniquets as They 'Play Firefighter'
By David A. F. Sweet Growing up, Joe Oriti dreamed about becoming a firefighter. Then one day, thanks to the Weekly eNews he subscribed...
David A.F. Sweet
Nov 17, 2022
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Lake Forest Sailing Makes History at Nationals in Virginia
By a Lake Forest Love Writer Lake Forest Sailing made history at the singlehanded High School Sailing Nationals. It was the first time...
By a Lake Forest Love Writer
Nov 14, 2022
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Needlepointer Stitches New Life Into Business
By Kim Piekos Most mornings, Cindy Annibali makes her coffee, sits on her sofa with her beloved dogs nearby and needlepoints while...
karrasj
Nov 10, 2022
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Scouts' Spagnoli Is More Than a Football Coach
By Pride Haggerty When most students think about Mr. Chuck Spagnoli, they often think the football coach. But what they aren’t aware of...
Pride Haggerty
Nov 7, 2022
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New Guidebook Details Architectural Treasures Around Town
By Kim Piekos Ever notice one of Lake Forest’s landmark homes and wonder how it came to be? The Lake Forest Preservation Foundation just...
karrasj
Nov 3, 2022
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Thorne Miniature Exhibit Poised to Open at History Center
City of Lake Forest Writer The History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff’s new exhibit The Art of the Miniature, opens Saturday, Nov. 12....
City of Lake Forest Writer
Nov 1, 2022
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Battalion Chief Reflects on a Quarter Century on the Front Lines
By David A. F. Sweet Matt Penar has been a Lake Forest Fire Department Battalion Chief for almost six years and has worked in the...
David A.F. Sweet
Oct 27, 2022
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Soaring Above the New Sand
By a City of Lake Forest Writer The City of Lake Forest is replacing sand in the northernmost part of Forest Park Beach. The last time...
City of Lake Forest Writer
Oct 25, 2022
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Desire for Connection Draws Women to Encore Club
By Kim Piekos Alexa Karkazis found the Encore Club at the perfect time in her life. Having just left a job in town, she had more free...
Kim Piekos
Oct 20, 2022
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School Founder Paula Lillard Reflects on the Guiding Principles of Montessori Education
By David A. F. Sweet When Paula Lillard lived in Cincinnati raising four young children, friends gave her a biography of Maria...
David A.F. Sweet
Oct 18, 2022
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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...
David A.F. Sweet
Oct 13, 2022
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Lake Forest Photographer Is Passionate About Giving Back
By David A. F. Sweet Lake Forest resident and photographer Heidi Clifton has been busy putting each camera click to good use. By donating...
David A.F. Sweet
Oct 10, 2022
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New LFC President Excited to Guide the School into the Future
By Ean Goldstein Dr. Jill Baren’s first day as president of Lake Forest College was significant for a number of reasons. Not only is Dr....
Ean Goldstein
Oct 6, 2022
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Full Circle: Retiring Teacher Grateful for Lasting Connections with Local Family
By Kim Piekos When newly retired Lake Forest reading specialist Traci Riege (now Franksen) began her career at Sheridan School 36 years...
karrasj
Oct 3, 2022
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Collectors’ Classic Cars, Today’s Superstars Can Be Seen at Auto Show
By David A. F. Sweet The third annual Lake Forest Then & Now Auto Show will be held on Sunday, Oct. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the West...
David A.F. Sweet
Sep 29, 2022
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Fleet Department Makes Sure Hundreds of Vehicles Run Smoothly
By David A. F. Sweet The City of Lake Forest Fleet Section supplies vehicles and equipment to Police, Fire, Streets & Sanitation and...
David A.F. Sweet
Sep 26, 2022
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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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New Arborist Skillfully Manages What Can be a Dangerous Job
By David A. F. Sweet Kelly Bougher is a maintenance worker and a certified arborist in the Forestry Department for the City of Lake...
David A.F. Sweet
Sep 20, 2022
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Passion for Battlefield History Inspires LFHS Student to Write Children’s Book
By Kim Piekos A passion since childhood for America’s battlefields and a desire to tell unusual stories about women who fought on them in...
Kim Piekos
Sep 15, 2022
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Bottom Line: Krygeris Helps Citizens Understand City Budget
By David A. F. Sweet Mark Krygeris is a Staff Accountant with the City of Lake Forest. A significant part of his responsibility is...
David A.F. Sweet
Sep 8, 2022
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London Calling: New Head of Lake Forest Open Lands Is a Hands-On Veteran of the Non-Profit
By David A. F. Sweet Growing up in Lake Bluff, one of Ryan London’s earliest memories involved nature – an appropriate recollection for...
David A.F. Sweet
Sep 6, 2022
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