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Walker Sales Played Key Role in Lake Forest at Dawn of 20th Century
By the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Walker Sales was one of the earliest members of the Lake Forest police force. His work is...
By the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Jun 1, 2023


Beautiful, Fun, Important: Simply Put, Lake Forest's Ravines Are Extraordinary
By David A. F. Sweet Steve Bent grew up on Lake Road next to a ravine. He spent his youth roaming its slopes and exploring other nearby...
David A.F. Sweet
May 30, 2023


New Deerpath Golf General Manager Impressed by Customers, Community
By David A. F. Sweet John Westly started playing golf at age 4 in Asheville, N.C. He was taught by his grandfather; his parents didn’t...
David A.F. Sweet
May 25, 2023


Former Parks & Rec Director Fred Jackson Stays Engaged with Successful Golf Fundraiser
By David A. F. Sweet Fred Jackson worked for the Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Department for 48 years. At the start, he was a teenager...
David A.F. Sweet
May 22, 2023


Join the Tour of Historic Architecture Plaques in Lake Forest on May 21
By a Lake Forest Love Writer The Lake Forest Preservation Foundation has mounted 18 plaques -- provided through donations to the LFPF...
By a Lake Forest Love Writer
May 18, 2023


Reading, Writing and a Lifelong Friendship for LFHS Teachers
By Kim Piekos Some people’s lives are woven together in ways they could have never predicted. That is certainly true for Lake Forest High...
Kim Piekos
May 15, 2023


Scotty Searle Recalls Life in the Lake Forest Showhouse
By David A. F. Sweet Scotty Searle moved into this year’s Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens house when she was 15. Her parents, Bill and...
David A.F. Sweet
May 11, 2023


LFHS Senior Possesses Passion for Sailing
By Caroline Gerber Lake Forest High School's Henry Scholz was first introduced to sailing when at age 8 his father signed him up for the...
Caroline Gerber
May 8, 2023


Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens to Feature Nine-Acre Estate
By a Lake Forest Love Writer The Lake Forest Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago is transforming a red brick Georgian-style...
By a Lake Forest Love Writer
May 4, 2023


Venerable Lake Forest Foundation Has Served Underprivileged Youth for 25 Years
By Emma Stadolnik Twenty-five years ago, Barbara Monsor sat around her kitchen table in Lake Forest surrounded by family and friends to...
Emma Stadolnik
Apr 27, 2023


Fish Stories: Latest LFHS Play Guaranteed to Entertain
By Mariana Vaca Storytellers come as artists and writers, but many of the stories we carry in our families today are shared through oral...
Mariana Vaca
Apr 25, 2023


Alumnus Shares Impact of LFHS on His Life
By Kim Piekos Opened in 1935, Lake Forest High School has produced numerous alumni who have impacted the world in their areas of...
karrasj
Apr 19, 2023


LFHS Students Perform in Europe for First Time Since Pandemic
By Kenna McBean This past spring break, the Lake Forest High School band, orchestra, and choir flew to Germany, Austria, and the Czech...
Kenna McBean
Apr 17, 2023


Renowned Lake Forest Golfer Was Also Portrayed in The Great Gatsby
By The History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff One of the premier women’s golfers of the 1920s, Edith Cummings grew up around golf...
The History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Apr 13, 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


Food for Thought: Chef Z Serves Up Great Dishes at Deerpath Golf Course
By Mariana Vaca Our favorite recipes are passed down and enrooted in our family members, who use them during summer cookouts or during...
Mariana Vaca
Apr 7, 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


Athenson Continues to Lead in All Aspects of Life
By Mariana Vaca From high-school football to the U.S. Army, seventh-generation Lake Forester Nick Athenson has been a leader. Athenson...
Mariana Vaca
Mar 27, 2023


Former Investment Executive Embraces New Role: Writing Murder Mysteries
By David A. F. Sweet Longtime Lake Forester Steve Timbers enjoyed a successful career in the financial industry, working as president...
David A.F. Sweet
Mar 23, 2023


Third Generation of Tiegs to Work for City of Lake Forest Makes His Mark at Water Plant
By David A. F. Sweet Since it was founded in 1861, the City of Lake Forest has welcomed thousands of loyal employees. But the Tiegs are...
David A.F. Sweet
Mar 20, 2023


Lake Forest Author and Pulitzer Prize Finalist Shares Insights on New Novel
By Judy Carmack Bross “My favorite characters are the agents of chaos -- those who show up to upset the scene,” said Lake Forest author...
Judy Carmack Bross
Mar 16, 2023


Legendary LFHS Head Custodian Does It All -- Including Giving Motivational Speeches
By Caroline Gerber As any Lake Forest High School student can tell you, Rickey Myles is far more than the head custodian. He is a school...
Caroline Gerber
Mar 13, 2023


How a Long-Time Emergency-Room Physician Became President of Lake Forest College
By David A. F. Sweet Each day Dr. Jill Baren arrived at her job as an emergency-room physician during a 30-year career, she had no idea...
David A.F. Sweet
Mar 9, 2023


Strings of Success: A Violinist’s Journey
By Caroline Gerber Junior Aidan Watts’ musical journey began 15 years ago, at the age of two, when he attended a youth musical class...
Caroline Gerber
Mar 6, 2023

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