Dig into the Deep Roots of Illinois History at the Waukegan History Museum

A limited-run traveling exhibition from the University of Illinois explores 12,500 years of human history

Waukegan Historical Society To Host Dancing for Our Tribe Exhibition

In Celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Sharon Hoogstraten’s powerful portraits come to the Waukegan History Museum

CROYA's 2026 Poinsettia Sale is Happening Now!

Purchase Poinsettias and other specialty plants for the holidays and support the local youth!

Tour of CLC's Urban Farm Center

The New Facility Advancing the Local Food Movement

"Threads of Time" Celebrates the Women, Entrepreneurship and Enduring Legacy of The Lake Forest Shop

New book by Kraig Moreland and Leslie Stirling Basedow brings a remarkable chapter of Lake Forest history to life!

Northern Illinois Food Bank Kicks Off End Zone to End Hunger Challenge with Mike Singletary Message

Special Cameo by Football Hall of Famer, Mike Singletary Encourages Fans to Help Beat Hunger

Gorton Center Hosts Louder Than Guns Screening and Conversation With Ketch Secor and David Greene

Documentary Explores Common Ground in America’s Gun Debate Through Music and Honest Dialogue on October 28

Breaking the Silence on Menopause

"The M Factor" Film Screening and Doctor Panel Come to Gorton Center October 9

Comedian Chip Leighton Brings "Cringe Dad" Humor Back to Gorton Center

The viral dad comedian returns to Lake Forest for a night of stories, laughs and a few more confessions

Waukegan Historical Society Announces 2026 Tour of Homes

Step Inside Waukegan's Architectural Treasures: Exclusive Tour Opens Historic Private Homes and Restored Local Landmarks

LFA Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

A total of 12 students in the Class of 2027 at Lake Forest Academy were named semifinalists.

Northern Illinois Food Bank Recognizes 200K free deliveries to neighbors in Partnership with DoorDash

Project DASH helps Food Banks in the fight against hunger and reaches 150m delivery milestone

This September, Northern Illinois Food Bank kicks off Hunger Action Month with Call for Volunteers

Each week, 1,000 volunteers help evaluate, sort, and repack food from the Food Bank's 4 centers and outdoor distributions.

Bagpipes & Bonfire returns September 27, 2026, for an evening of Scottish tradition and community!

Lake Forest Open Lands Association will host Bagpipes & Bonfire on Sunday, September 27, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Middlefork Farm Nature Preserve

Gorton Center Launches Public Phase of $7 Million Capital Campaign

Campaign Will Invest in the Spaces That Bring Community Together

Lake Forest Academy Opens 170th School Year

LFA welcomes students from 15 states, 40 countries and territories, and 52 different local communities.

PRESS RELEASE: LFHS Named Lake County’s No. 1 Public High School by Chicago Magazine for Second Time

Lake Forest Community High School has been named as No. 1 public high school in Lake County by Chicago Magazine for the second time running.

Molly Scheibler selected as the next Lake Forest Library Director

Scheibler will begin at Lake Forest Library in mid-September

Ray Bradbury’s Legacy Comes Home: Waukegan History Museum Unveils Immersive New Permanent Exhibit

Grand Opening Weekend Features Free Admission and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate the Legendary Author’s Local Roots and Birthday

Lake County Celebrates 250 Year Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

Lake County sponsored an America 250 Independence Academy to see how local government uses the principles of the Declaration of Independence

Mamma Mia! Sing-Along Fundraiser with Citadel Theatre

Citadel Theatre held an outdoor sing-along that brought the community together!

School of St. Mary Adds Third Preschool Section as Program Continues to Grow

Early childhood program continues strong growth

Library Director Natalie Starosta Announces Departure from Lake Bluff Public Library

Library Director to conclude her tenure on August 7

Scoops of Service: Culver’s Team Members Volunteer at Northern Illinois Food Bank

Volunteers pack 17,000 lbs. of food

Lake Forest College names Robert Murley as Chair of the Board of Trustees

Longtime Lake Forester appointed to top post during May Board of Trustees meeting.

Faith On the Fairway Sends 29 North Chicago High School Grads to College

Lake Forest Congregation Hosts 6th Annual Golf Outing on September 12 to Fund Full-Ride Scholarships

Your Word: Affordable Housing Tax Credit Helping Expand Housing Opportunities in Lake Forest

Communities across Lake County continue to grapple with rising housing costs and a shortage of affordable housing options.

Lake Bluff Public Library and Lake Bluff Middle School Partner to Support Summer Reading

Collaboration supports literacy through Library Summer Reading Club

Three Local Charities Receive Donation From Forest and Found

$30,000 donation sent

Join the Lake Bluff Library Board!

Bring your voice, ideas, and passion to the Library Board

Sing at Gorton Invites Community to Connect Through Music

All Voices Welcome!

Sen. Julie Morrison earns dual honors for public health leadership, public safety work

State Sen. Julie Morrison is being recognized with two major honors highlighting her leadership on public health policy and public safety

Lake Forest Podcast Files FOIA After City Hides Beach Vendor Scoring Sheet

The city awarded the Forest Park Beach concession contract but won't release the scoring sheet used to pick the winner. We're asking why.

Blue Angels

Dedication to greatest flying team of U.S.History

LFA attends the 38 annual Model United Nations of the University of Chicago Conference

Lake Forest Academy attended the coveted Model of United Nations Conference held by the University of Chicago in early February.

Citadel Theatre Summer Camp Registration Now Open!

Summer Camps Ages 6-18

Auditory Biohacking: An Innovative Approach to Hearing Brain Health

The Duet Method

Lake Forest Regenesis Launches Noninvasive Technology for Body Shaping and Muscle Recovery

The Clinic Will Host Two Launch Parties to Showcase Emsculpt Neo and Emsella

Honoring Black History at the Waukegan History Museum

Featuring special exhibition and guest lecture in honor of Black History Month

When “Transparency” Isn’t Transparent in Lake Forest

Vote YES on January 24 at Gorton so EVERYONE can vote!