$6,000 in Scholarships Offered For Best Lake Forest Student Essays

Friends of Lake Forest Library announces essay contest for graduating high school seniors from Lake Forest, Lake Bluff or Knollwood.

Top Stories of 2016 in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff

Yearbook photo alterations, bald eagle landing and The Daily Grind's return led the headlines in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff in 2016.

Washing Machine Death | McDonald’s Sued | Airing of Grievances | Semi Driver Killed

Week in Headlines: Torturers sentenced | Unclaimed millionaire | Columbus Day axed | Late-night cookie delivery.

Help Lake Forest Attract Visitors at Community Forum

Discussion planned to hear residents ideas on marketing and attracting visitors.

Nazi Salute Outside Jewish Center | Unborn Baby Killed in Crash | Flawless Mannequin Challenge | Attorney Killed in Office

Week in Headlines: DUI for former trustee | Percy records under wraps | Golf course demolition planned | Custodian becomes a millionaire.

The Top 5 Restaurants in Lake Forest: TripAdvisor

Travelers to Lake Forest vote on their favorite places to eat in town. Find out where your favorite restaurant ranks.

Qurans Defaced | ‘Element of Fear’ | Toy Thieves Sentence | Village Manager Bolts

Week in Headlines: Loyola seeks state title | Northbrook bank robbed | Adopted dog lost | Evanston to revisit sanctuary status.

Ticket Agent Dropped at Lake Bluff Metra Station

Metra has announced plans to discontinue the use of an on-site ticket agent at the station in Lake Bluff.

Condo Development Planned Near Lake Forest Library

Residential development sought for McKinley Road in Lake Forest.

Stained-Glass Window Restoration Complete at St. Patrick

Descendants of the original Lake Forest settlers were in town to celebrate.

Student Killed on Bike | ‘Mein Kampf’ Uttered by Board Member | Trump Talk in IL-10 | Animal Clinic Turned Down

Week in Headlines: Calusinski decision delayed | NU grad on ‘Survivor’ | Robber just wanted sandwich | You can buy a house that moved.

Crazy Worms Invade North Shore | HP Mayor a Barrier Breaker | Bald Eagle Has Landed | 9/11 Then and Now

Week in Headlines: ‘Welcome to the 4th Grade’ rap | Veep’s IL-10 endorsement | Felons caught at gun range | Evanston home sells in a day.

Bald Eagle Moves to Lake Forest

The one-year-old female is injured, but now has a permanent home at the Wildlife Discovery Center.

Lake Forest Named to 2nd List Ranking the Safest Cities in Illinois

Find out how the city rated in a home security company's recent study of its FBI crime stats.

Blair Park Playground and Artesian Park Playground in Lake Bluff to Get Upgrades

New playgrounds at Blair Park and Artesian Park in Lake Bluff.

YMCA Offers New Special Services for Fall 2016

Expanded programs at North Suburban YMCA support individuals with special needs and their families

Lake Bluff Condo Development Delayed

The debate continues for Lake Bluff’s possible future development of Blocks 2 and 3.

Lake Forest Makes Website's Top 20 Safest Cities List

Personal finance site ValuePenguin used FBI crime data to determine its rankings.

Route 176 Stretch to Be Closed to Widen Railroad Crossing

Find out what detour you should take starting July 25 to avoid delays

Lake Forest 4th of July Fireworks: When and Where to Watch Them

Plus, information on the other ways the village is celebrating Independence Day in 2016.

Lake Forest Celebrates its 10th Annual Festival and Fireworks on July 4th

Get ready for food, fun and fireworks on July 4th at Deerpath Community Park in Lake Forest

Tennis Opportunity Program (TOP) Nets Over $9,000 at Five Seasons Northbrook Event

Tennis on the club’s outdoor courts, wide range of auctioned valuable items spark support for Chicago-area youngsters on and off the court

New Naval Museum Could Find Home in North Chicago

The proposed $40 million facility near the Great Lakes Naval Station would honor enlisted sailors and anchor a city entertainment district.

Son Blamed Parents Before Killing Them / Teen Wows 'America's Got Talent' / Doc Called on Sinead / School Pics Altered

Week in Headlines: West Nile found in Glenview mosquitoes / Day care center loses girl / Are you a redhead expert? / Evanston's wish list.

In June, Local Causes Get Boost From Haircuts at Sport Clips Lake Bluff

Philanthropic outreach to GLASA, Mothers Trust and Equestrian Connection is at center of owner Frank Schnitzler’s business philosophy

Celebrate Authors and Artists at Ragdale's Novel Affair: What to Do This Weekend on the North Shore

Check out what to do around the area for April 29-May 1.

Have You Seen These Lost Huskies?

Storm and Kai were last seen April 19 around North June Terrace. Find out how you can help find them.

Filipino House Slave / Bieber Dancing / Richard Marx House / Touchy Teacher Resigns

Week in Headlines: D112 school endangered historic places / Drone permits in Wilmette / Dave's Italian Kitchen closes / Massage rules ripped

Classic 'Dixie Cup' Hats Top Navy's Female Recruits for 1st Time

The headwear is part of the Navy's effort to make uniforms more gender neutral.

Don't Worry, Lake Bluff, You're the 10th Happiest Place in Illinois

A career and jobs website ranked 340 Illinois communities with more than 2,000 residents. Find out what town made No. 1.

Reject ComEd Smart Meters Scheduled for June: OpEd

If you value your family and pets you will op-out of a ComEd smart meter installation, unless you elect to believe ComEd's deceitful spin.

Graphic Anti-Abortion Fliers Upset Some Lake Forest Residents

The handouts from Ohio-based Created Equal accuse a local company of disposing of aborted fetuses.

How Will Residents Recycle Electronics When HP Center Closes?

People in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff will have options to dump unwanted computers and TVs after the Highland Park site closes April 26.

McCormick Estate for Sale: Lake Forest-Lake Bluff ICYMI

Also: Horizon Pharma CEO’s raise I Teen girls arrested | More coffee, please / Plus, your local real estate info.

Widow Ramis Sued / Redhead Festival II / North Shore Tie to Supreme Court / Piccolo Moving

Recent North Shore News: Irish-dancing firefighter / New Portillo's in Deerfield / Howard Street bank robbed

How Much Richer is Lake Forest Than Surrounding Areas?

Compare average household income in Lake Forest against totals in Lake County, Illinois and the United States.

Chicago's North Shore is Getting Another Redhead Festival

Redheads near and far to take part in a carrot cake contest and record-breaking ginger photo in June.

Construction on East Side Train Station to Begin This Month

Platforms, walkways and parking spots could be occupied by workers and equipment until renovation project is complete in 2017.

Resurfacing Planned on Lake Bluff Streets in May, June

The village board has set aside nearly half-a-million to fix up nearly a dozen roads.

Reptile Rampage Coming to Rec Center March 6

Visitors will pet, learn about live reptiles and hear from experts at fun event planned by city's Parks and Recreation Department.