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Skin in the Game: Lake Forest Entrepreneur Charges Ahead in Competitive Field
By David A. F. Sweet When Genevieve Dolan was 13, the Lake Forest resident started seeing a dermatologist because she was suffering from...
David A.F. Sweet
Jul 28, 2022
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Spirit of Gratitude Propels Senior Resident to Encourage Others
By Kim Piekos Some people spend their lives dedicated to others. Lake Forest’s Pat Handley is one of them. A senior citizen, she juggles...
karrasj
Jul 26, 2022
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Motherly Influence: Margot Martino’s Caring Ways Helped CROYA Blossom
By David A. F. Sweet When Margot Martino moved to Lake Forest in the early 1970s, the news about teenagers in town was grim. "People were...
David A.F. Sweet
Jul 19, 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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Let There Be (LED) Light: Lake Forest Replacing Gas with Bulbs in Historic Lamps
By David A. F. Sweet For 120 years, gas lights have been a fixture in Lake Forest, lodged in the community as deeply as the fountain in...
David A.F. Sweet
Jul 11, 2022
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Fourth-Generation Lake Forest Resident Continues Family Legacy of Giving Back
By Rebecca Foster-Goodman Anyone who has walked through the doors of Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital has most likely gotten...
Rebecca Foster-Goodman
Jul 7, 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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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?...
David A.F. Sweet
Jun 27, 2022
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Striking the Right Note: Rolek Celebrates 25 Years at Helm of Chamber
By Kim Piekos You can sense Joanna Rolek’s stage presence the minute she walks in the door. She commands attention naturally, overflows...
Kim Piekos
Jun 23, 2022
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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...
David A.F. Sweet
Jun 16, 2022
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Recalling the Grandeur of David Adler’s Lake Forest Estates
By David A. F. Sweet “What is it about Adler that draws you in to these extraordinary things he has created?’ That is a question...
David A.F. Sweet
Jun 13, 2022
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‘The Resilient Heart of a Scout’
Student Body President Joey Nassar delivered the address at the Lake Forest High School graduation ceremony on the school’s front lawn on...
Joey Nassar
Jun 9, 2022
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‘My Work Is Never Boring’: City Clerk Discusses Job as Early Voting Nears
By David A. F. Sweet The Illinois General Primary Election is coming up on June 28, and Lake Forest citizens will be able to cast their...
David A.F. Sweet
Jun 6, 2022
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‘Believe that you are smart, strong, brave, beautiful’
Tom Herion has been principal of Deer Path Middle School for two years. The following are his edited remarks from the Class of 2022...
David A.F. Sweet
Jun 2, 2022
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Six Questions with New Lake Forest Caucus President David Hunt
By David A. F. Sweet New Lake Forest Caucus President David Hunt is a private wealth advisor with Bernstein Private Wealth Management....
David A.F. Sweet
May 26, 2022
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Nearly 30 Years After Opening, Sushi Kushi Remains a Favorite
By Rick Day For many, the best way to get an authentic Japanese meal would be to go west – way west – via multiple long plane rides to...
Rick Day
May 23, 2022
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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...
David A.F. Sweet
May 20, 2022
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From Dragons to Bobcats, the Wildlife Discovery Center Is a Home for Those Who Need One
By David A. F. Sweet In a small room once dedicated to fitness machines at Lake Forest Parks & Recreation, the Wildlife Discovery Center...
David A.F. Sweet
May 19, 2022
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Building a Career: Borzick Reflects on 35 Years with the City of Lake Forest
By David A. F. Sweet As one enters Building Maintenance Supervisor Bill Borzick’s office, it’s hard not to notice a sign that says...
David A.F. Sweet
May 16, 2022
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Lounge Act: Cherokee Teachers Enjoy Rejuvenated Space
By Rebecca Foster-Goodman The kitchen is often called the heart of a home. It is where family and friends gather to share meals and make...
Rebecca Foster-Goodman
May 12, 2022
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History Center, LFC Unite to Create 50th Anniversary Exhibit
By Kim Piekos The History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff has partnered with students at Lake Forest College to create an exhibit...
Kim Piekos
May 9, 2022
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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...
Nick Winebrenner
May 5, 2022
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Breaking New Ground: Club Enjoys Boom Time
By Adrienne Fawcett Since the pandemic started in March 2020, more than 1,300 properties have been sold in Lake Forest, and more than...
Adrienne Fawcett
May 2, 2022
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Burr Oak Area Project Poised to Reduce Flooding for Residents
By David A. F. Sweet Back in 2019, the City of Lake Forest identified the Burr Oak Area Storm Sewer Improvement Project as the highest...
David A.F. Sweet
Apr 28, 2022
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