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GLASA Gives Young Woman Chance to Play Hockey Despite Rare Genetic Condition
By Cara Goldstone Chicago native Ashley Phillips was not always an athlete; growing up, she preferred nature walks to high-intensity...
Cara Goldstone
Feb 20
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Remembering African American Roots in Lake Forest Neighborhoods
By the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff  Several neighborhoods in Lake Forest have long roots in the community’s African...
History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Feb 17
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Lake Bluff Native Poised to Make Major-League Effort to Join Brewers
By David A. F. Sweet In his brief career in pro baseball, Lake Forest High School alumnus Caleb Durbin has played for a few little-known...
David A.F. Sweet
Feb 10
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Celebrating Weirdness: LFC Professor’s Poetry Book Poised to Be Published
By Cara Goldstone Next year will mark Dr. Benjamin Goluboff’s 40th teaching English at Lake Forest College; this year will see the...
Cara Goldstone
Feb 6
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‘Always Game for It’: Amy Budde, LFC ’19, Back at the Rink
By Cara Goldstone Amy Budde’s hockey career has been global; the former Lake Forest College’s women’s player traveled to play...
Cara Goldstone
Feb 3
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Curiosity and Creativity Thrive at Kinderhaven Preschool Academy
By Kristin Elliott Kinderhaven Preschool Academy, a beloved part of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation, offers children a warm and nurturing...
Kristin Elliott
Jan 27
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Expanded Baseball, Softball Programs Bring New Opportunity to Lake Forest Youth
By Cara Goldstone With a window overlooking 10 acres of synthetic turf and a stunningly organized desk, the office of Lake Forest...
Cara Goldstone
Jan 23
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'We Do It Because We Love the Job:' Rick Discusses New Role as Fire Chief
By David A. F. Sweet A Mundelein native, Lake Forest Fire Department Fire Chief Andy Rick graduated from the University of Iowa in 2006...
David A.F. Sweet
Jan 20
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Steep Toboggan Run at Winter Club Thrilled Many
By the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff The Winter Club began in the early 20th century amid a flurry of new clubs, institutions...
History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Jan 13
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New Senior Advocate at Dickinson Hall Helps Explain the Complexities of Aging
By Ana Jaramillo Britney Marsh, Dickinson Hall's new Senior Advocate, is excited to work with the community and reconnect with former...
Ana Jaramillo
Jan 9
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LFC Professor Teaches Valuable Lessons to Communication Students
By Ana Jaramillo As an intern at The City of Lake Forest and a communication major at Lake Forest College, I wanted to interview the head...
Ana Jaramillo
Jan 6
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When Local War Veterans Needed to Heal
By the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff  Nestled between Naval Station Great Lakes and Fort Sheridan, Lake Forest and Lake Bluff...
History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Dec 23, 2024
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Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus Entertain Youngsters at Dickinson Hall
By Ashley Love Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus shared cocoa and cookies with youngsters at Dickinson Hall in Lake Forest recently. Children...
Ashley Love
Dec 19, 2024
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Deerpath’s New Chapter: Improved Safety, Infrastructure and Beauty for Lake Forest
By David A. F.  Sweet  Given Lake Forest was incorporated more than 160 years ago, improvement projects are an important way to...
David A.F. Sweet
Dec 16, 2024
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‘The Department Has Made a Huge Impact on My Life’: Retiring Fire Chief Shares Insights
By David A. F. Sweet After a nearly 30-year run, Lake Forest Fire Department Chief Pete Siebert will retire on Jan. 3. Deputy Chief Andy...
David A.F. Sweet
Dec 9, 2024
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College Students Become Real-World Reporters with Help of Lake Forest Police
By Ana Jaramillo A female resident of Lake Forest was thought to be a homicide victim. The aggressor and the victim were believed to be...
Ana Jaramillo
Dec 5, 2024
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New Director Helps Students Find, Develop Their Musical Voices
By Ana Jaramillo From playing the trumpet in a fifth-grade band to being the campus director for the Music Institute of Chicago's Lake...
Ana Jaramillo
Dec 2, 2024
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Towering Above: New Deerpath Golf Clock Honors Legendary Starter
By David A. F. Sweet Starters at golf courses may not play the game themselves, but they must always be aware of the time for those who...
David A.F. Sweet
Nov 25, 2024
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New Playground Design Chosen for Beach
By a Lake Forest Love Writer Built in 2004, the Forest Park Beach playground is nearing the end of its 15-20 year lifespan, which is...
By a Lake Forest Love Writer
Nov 21, 2024
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Lake Forest's Tree Lighting Celebration Poised to Turn 40
By Ana Jaramillo  In 1984, the Lake Forest Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration began in Market Square. The welcome sounds of Jingle Bells,...
Ana Jaramillo
Nov 18, 2024
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Isabella Kranz Captures Jr. Miss Lake County Title
By a Lake Forest Love Writer During the 20th Lake County Community Pageant at the College of Lake County last week, Isabella Kranz,...
By a Lake Forest Love Writer
Nov 14, 2024
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‘A Lot of Work but a Lot of Fun’: LF Scouts Hockey Annual Tree Fundraiser Supports GLASA, Club Programming
By Ana Jaramillo Aidan Carruthers, a sophomore on the Lake Forest J unior V arsity G old H ockey team, is involved in the 45th annual...
Ana Jaramillo
Nov 12, 2024
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Saluting Lake Forest’s Captain Ehret as Veterans Day Nears
By David A. F. Sweet Often it’s not easy to spot heroes. They’re humble about their exploits, and it’s difficult to persuade them to...
David A.F. Sweet
Nov 7, 2024
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Junior Garden Club of Lake Forest Joins Esteemed Garden Club of America
By Kim Piekos Lake Forest’s remarkable gardens have added color to the town over the years, as has the work of its many dedicated garden...
Kim Piekos
Oct 31, 2024
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