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!

Albert Einstein Saved Her Family

Topic of January 27 Talk at Waukegan History Museum

LFA’s Annual FIRE Conference Preview

Lake Forest Academy opens its campus to Northshore high schools for annual FIRE Conference to foster diversity respect and engagement.

Voting No Again

Why the Caucus has lost my Trust

Lake Forest Starts Lake and Woodbine Bridge Demolition

After several months of delays, the City of Lake Forest started the demolition of the Lake and Woodbine bridge.

Amazon Celebrates Season of Giving with Generous Donation to Local Food Banks

Amazon team presents donation to local Food Banks, including Northern Illinois Food Bank, helping provide meals to families in need.

PRESS RELEASE: LFHS Junior Develops AI That Mirrors Teachers to Enhance Student Learning

LFHS Junior Vedh Krishnan has built two AI tools aimed at enhancing student learning and making teacher support more accessible.

PRESS RELEASE: LFHS Hosts 5th Annual Alumni Panel as Part of “See It To Be It” Career Connections Series

LFHS welcomed graduates back to the Raymond Moore Auditorium before Thanksgiving break on November 25 for an alumni panel.

School of St. Mary Honors October Heart of a Crusader Award Recipients

Students from kindergarten through eighth grade honored for exemplifying the School of St. Mary’s mission to learn, serve, and lead.

Elawa Farm Foundation

with Sam Cline by Keyra English for the Gardener's Grimoire

Consumers Credit Union Donates $100,000 to Northern Illinois Food Bank to Support Lake County Families

Following the check presentation, CCU employees volunteered to help pack food for distribution, further supporting families in need.

PRESS RELEASE: District 67 APT's HUGS Food Drive Delivers Record Support for 2,100 Lake County Families

These food donations mark one of the most impactful efforts in the program’s history.

Family Fun Package Brings Big Shows Close to Home

Enjoy high-quality performances for all ages and save when you pick three or more

The DUET Method of Care™: Hearing Better from the Inside Out

Not just louder—faster processing for better understanding.