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Lake Forest Track Star Competes at Top Levels Around the World
By David A. F. Sweet A little more than two seconds is all that separated Helen Schlachtenhaufen from the upcoming Olympics in Tokyo. ...
David A.F. Sweet
Jul 12, 2021
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Citadel Theatre Ends Its COVID Intermission: ‘This Year’s Focus is Fun’
By Rebecca Foster-Goodman With Broadway ready to make a triumphant return in the fall, local theaters across the country are also...
Rebecca Foster-Goodman
Jul 7, 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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‘We’re Busier Than Ever’: Deerpath Golf Course Is in Full Swing
By Kim Piekos Covid-19 hit many industries hard, but the sport of golf emerged stronger. Why? Golf was one of the few sports that people...
karrasj
Jul 1, 2021
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Corey Wierema Puts Down Roots as City Forester
By Jennifer Karras Corey Wierema was named the city forester of Lake Forest in 2016 after an eight-year stint as assistant city...
Jennifer Karras
Jun 29, 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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Six Questions with the New Head of Forest Bluff School
By David A. F. Sweet For the first time in the history of Forest Bluff School, its head is from outside the Lillard family Lake Forest...
David A.F. Sweet
Jun 25, 2021
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Five Questions for the Hosts of The Lake Forest Podcast
By David A. F. Sweet The Lake Forest Podcast was originally conceived by Pete Jansons to help residents understand what the Lake Forest...
David A.F. Sweet
Jun 22, 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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Five Questions With Holistic Health Coach Molly O'Neil
By Jennifer Karras Lake Forest resident Molly O’Neil launched her business as a holistic health coach in 2015. Three years ago, she...
Jennifer Karras
Jun 15, 2021
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Coffee Talk: Nick Yehle Helps Create New Way to Drink Beloved Beverage
By Rebecca Foster-Goodman Finding a connection between Argentinian cowboys and a Lake Forest High School graduate might sound like quite...
Rebecca Foster-Goodman
Jun 11, 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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‘This Pandemic Will Forever Be Part of Your Story’
Justin Engelland, president of the Lake Forest Elementary School District 67 Board of Education, made the remarks below during the Deer...
David A.F. Sweet
Jun 7, 2021
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LFHS Sailors Ready for National Championship Quest
By David A. F. Sweet Lake Forest Sailing (LFS) offers instruction for all ages and skill levels and is nationally recognized and...
David A.F. Sweet
Jun 4, 2021
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Christ Church Pastor Helps Youth Ministry Flourish
By Kim Piekos Syler Thomas never intended to be a youth pastor. But, 23 years after he started, he loves his role at Christ Church in...
karrasj
Jun 3, 2021
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Making Their Pitch: LFHS Students Procure Funds for Startups
By Rebecca Foster-Goodman Lake Forest High School held its version of the popular television show Shark Tank when the seventh annual...
karrasj
Jun 1, 2021
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Jennifer Karras
May 31, 2021
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Jennifer Karras
May 30, 2021
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Cool Customers: LF Plungers Start Each Day Immersed in Lake Michigan
By Adrienne Fawcett Scott Carter grew up sailing in Fairfield, Ct. Since moving to Lake Forest in 2004, he has spent summers on Lake...
Adrienne Fawcett
May 27, 2021
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Brennan Overcomes Paralysis to Help Those Who Have Been Paralyzed
By Kim Piekos Though he’s received last rites seven times, thankfully Lake Forest resident Chris Brennan is still with us. It’s a good...
karrasj
May 19, 2021
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Three Questions About McCormick Ravine with John Sentell
By David A. F. Sweet Lake Forest Open Lands is working on opening its first preserve by Lake Michigan on a 61-acre strip that abuts the...
David A.F. Sweet
May 14, 2021
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Seven Questions for the New Superintendent of Lake Forest Schools
By David A. F. Sweet Dr. Matthew L. Montgomery, superintendent of Revere Schools in Bath, Ohio, will take over as superintendent of Lake...
David A.F. Sweet
May 11, 2021
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'We're Just Happy to Play Football'
By Rebecca Foster-Goodman “Touchdown, Lake Forest” is not a phrase we normally associate with spring. But let’s face it; the past 15...
David A.F. Sweet
May 7, 2021
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On the Ball: Lake Forest Native Runs the Nation’s Oldest Sports Museum
By David A. F. Sweet Only four years old, Hilary Cronheim’s love of art museums was already established. “I was the child who always...
David A.F. Sweet
May 4, 2021
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