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🌱 Patch AM: Lake Forest Council Approves 3-Unit Condo Building On Oakwood Avenue

Coming up on the Lake Forest Patch calendar: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: Community Sports Day

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Hello again Lake Forest! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Three-unit condo to replace historic farmhouse at key Lake Forest corner
  • Which Lake Forest candidates cleared the Caucus vote—and who did not?
  • Why a Bears star says his costly fumbles "ain't me."

Also on today's calendar: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: Community Sports Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: An afternoon shower or two, with a high of 68 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 71 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lake Forest Council Approves 3-Unit Condo Building On Oakwood Avenue (patch.com) — Lake Forest residents will see a key corner at Westminster and Oakwood transformed into a two-story, three-unit condo building with underground parking, replacing the former Marweedy farmhouse and an office. City officials say the unanimously approved project fits the neighborhood's character, uses brick and stucco materials, and will not trigger affordable housing requirements because it has fewer than five units.
   

• Lake Forest Caucus announces results of 2026 annual meeting vote (lakecountygazette.com) — Lake Forest residents now have preliminary clarity on who the Caucus is backing for mayor, city council, and both District 67 and 115 school boards after 1,126 ballots were cast on October 7. Most proposed candidates received strong majorities, while a few school board hopefuls fell short and will trigger a special meeting, with the Caucus promising more details soon.
   

• 'That ain't me': Bears' D'Andre Swift laments early fumble issues (espn.com) — From the Bears' Lake Forest practice fields, running back D'Andre Swift is owning up to two early-season fumbles and says they don't reflect his game. Coaches are stressing ball security as Swift nurses minor injuries and Kyle Monangai battles turf toe, even as Chicago's league-leading rushing attack prepares to face a vulnerable Packers run defense.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Lake Bluff

  • Lake Bluff businesses recovering after string of burglaries in one night (shawlocal.com)
  • Video Gambling Legal in 200+ Chicago-Area Towns, Illinois Data Shows (bonus.com)
  • Terlato Expands Seven Daughters Portfolio with Sparkling Brut (bevnet.com)

Lincolnshire

  • LG Electronics USA's 2026 'TechTober Fest' Showcases Connected Commercial Display Solutions (lg.com)
  • Hispanic and Italian Studies University of Illinois Chicago (uic.edu)
  • Bluetooth Beacons Market To 2035: Growth Accelerates on Retail and Industrial Iot Demand (indexbox.io)

Highland Park

  • Highland Park Pickleball Fundraiser To Mark Children's Grief Awareness Day (patch.com)

Ok Lake Forest! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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