Take It On

Recently published stories on people and organizations in Lake Forest taking on issues, causes and service work to make our community, nation and world a better place.

Captivating Gardens Transform Space at the History Center

By Carol Summerfield If you haven’t been by the corner of Deerpath and Washington Road lately, you might have missed the transformation...

Carol Summerfield

1 day ago3 min read

‘A Full-Circle Experience of Emotion Meeting Closure’: Baseball Field Named After Steven Malin Jr.

By David A. F. Sweet While one train idled at the station, Steven Malin Jr. tried to cross the tracks in West Lake Forest with a friend in 2003. The 11-year-old did not know a freight train was heading the other way; he was struck and killed. In Steven’s obituary, the family asked for donations to be sent to the Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Department. The baseball field at Everett School is now named after Steven Malin Jr. “We thought maybe we’d get money for a new pin

David A.F. Sweet

5 days ago3 min read

Disposing of Lithium-Ion Batteries Safely Can Help Prevent Fires

By Jenny Liang Two years ago, Lake Forest’s Compost & Recycling Center launched a new Battery Recycling Program aimed at helping...

Jenny Liang

Oct 132 min read