What's up Lake Forest! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: An Evening of Insight Promised at the GPF Foundation's Ninth Annual Event and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. The Stories Behind the Fight: Honoring Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month (theforestscout.com) — Families from Lake Forest and Lake Bluff are sharing powerful pediatric cancer journeys, including treatment at Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital and local schools rallying around them. Their stories highlight community fundraisers like Gold Rush and Move for More, the support networks available here, and practical ways residents can help—from donating blood to backing pediatric cancer charities.
2. No Matter How You Slice It, Deerpath Golf Course Remains a Lake Forest Treasure at 100 (chicagoclassicmag.com) — Deerpath Golf Course is marking its 100th year as Lake Forest's beloved public course, with 29,000 rounds played in 2025 and strong support from local philanthropy. Residents can still buy memberships, use the free Lawn practice area, and enjoy a course the city keeps in top condition, just minutes from Bears headquarters and downtown Lake Forest.
3. Grainger Volunteers Assemble 4,000 Disaster Relief Kits (roofingcontractor.com) — More than 500 volunteers gathered at Grainger's Lake Forest headquarters on Sept. 23 to assemble 4,000 disaster relief kits for communities hit by future storms and wildfires. Local YouthBuild students from Lake County and Waukegan worked alongside Grainger employees, gaining hands-on experience and exposure to careers in the skilled trades and supply chain fields.
4. Best colleges in Illinois (hometownregister.com) — Lake Forest residents can take pride that Lake Forest College ranks among the top 10 four-year colleges in Illinois in a new Niche-based list. The statewide ranking compares tuition, selectivity, graduation rates, and more across leading Illinois schools, from Elmhurst and Wheaton to Northwestern and the University of Chicago.
5. Men's Golf Returns to Action at Windon Memorial Classic (kuathletics.com) — On Sept. 28–29, Onwentsia Golf Club in Lake Forest will host the Windon Memorial Classic, bringing 16 top college golf teams, including Northwestern and Kansas, to town. While the article spotlights Kansas players, it signals a rare chance for local fans to see high-level collegiate golf competition right in Lake Forest.
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