Environmental Stewardship: The Future of Public/Private Collaboration

A Panel Discussion about the Lake County Forest Preserves Referendum

2 Attack Server Over Tacos | New Portillo's Menu | IL Business News

Complaining customers brutally attack waitress and $125,000 in merchandise missing in stolen FedEx trailer: IL Business news this week.

Former Secret Service Veteran Joins P4 to Lead Executive Protection

Over his 25-year career for the U.S. government, Derek Mayer led safety and security for the nation’s highest leaders and other dignitaries.

$1M Donation Supports Nature Preservation In Lake Forest

Lifelong lover of nature, Paula Lillard donated $1 million to support the preservation of land in Lake Forest in honor of her late husband.

What is Free Speech?

Lake Forest College takes a deep dive into the Supreme Court decisions guiding our daily speech and interaction with each other

Lake Bluff Teen Will Represent Illinois School At National Track Meet

North Shore Country Day's rising track star will travel to Los Angeles to compete at the most competitive track meet in the U.S.

Windy City Is Your Stop For Holiday Treats, No Matter The Holiday

Chocolate bunnies and chocolate-covered Matzo available for the holidays at this Lakeview candy story and cookies that can be personalized.

2 Kilograms Of Cocaine Seized In Lake Forest Drug Bust

Two suspected drug traffickers were arrested in Lake Forest with more than two kilograms of cocaine in a car, law enforcement said.

Vernon Township Summer Camp Registration Is Open!

Camp runs Monday through Friday from June 16 through August 1, and provides a summer filled with fun and education for campers ages 4-7.

THC-Spiked Malört | Hooters Bankruptcy | IL Business News

Millions on the line for mystery jackpot winner and the Chicago food scene takes home more awards: IL Business news this week.

Lake Forest Open Lands Association and Lake Forest Land Foundation

Public Notice

The Douglas Center Hosts Annual Spring Art Show and Sale

***SAVE THE DATES: The Douglas Center Annual Spring Art Show and Sale*** Monday, May 5 through Friday, May 9, 2025

Celebrating Earth Day; A Global Movement for a Greener Tomorrow

A brief history and overview of how to celebrate Earth Day.

Active Tuberculosis Case Confirmed At Waukegan High School

The Lake County Health Department confirmed a case of tuberculosis in an individual at Waukegan High School on Tuesday.

Rotary Club of LF-LB Showcases Historic Iron Lung Exhibit - April 11

A Powerful Reminder of Polio’s Legacy and the Global Fight for Eradication

Photo Of The Week In Lake Forest, Lake Bluff

Send your photos in to be shared with the Lake Forest - Lake Bluff Patch communities in our weekly column.

The Hunt Is On: Lake Forest Easter Egg Hunt is April 19

Mark your calendars for this year's egg hunt in Lake Forest, happening on April 19.

Lake County Democrats’ Tesla Protests:

Who’s Accountable for Hate Events?

Should Treasurer Holly Kim Be Sidelined Over Ethics Concerns?

Treasurer Holly Kim promoted protests, invested campaign crypto in her own meme coin, and faces questions over taxpayer fund decisions.

Lake Forest Caucus Moves Forward with Community Support

The Caucus thanks the community for its support and remains focused on completing the bylaws process and serving Lake Forest.

Woodlands Academy hosts delegation from Austrian sister school

An ongoing exchange program between Sacred Heart schools in Lake Forest and Austria generates a variety of mutually beneficial experiences.

Lake Bluff Library Board Votes to Extend Pilot Hours

Pilot Hours Extended through 3/31/25

Business-nonprofit collab sparks social work scholarship

Sweet Peach Tree Marketplace funds iCARE4 Adoption Competency Scholarship

Man Killed In Train Collision In Lake Forest Identified

A man who was struck and killed by a freight train in Lake Forest this week was identified by the Lake County Coroner.

Woodlands Academy celebrates Women in the Arts in March

Presentations by ceramicist Danielle Chutinthranond and filmmaker Lynn Loo were featured during the Lake Forest school’s annual festival.

Lake Forest Doctor Evades $1.6M In Taxes: DOJ

The doctor hid assets by transferring money from his U.S. bank accounts to accounts in India, according to the Department of Justice.

Continuing Concerns About the Caucus

Prue Beidler's views on upcoming Caucus election

Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Freight Train In Lake Forest

Lake Forest police are investigating the death of a pedestrian who was struck by a freight train Friday afternoon.

​William "Bill" Tomei, Age 57

Posted on behalf of the family of William "Bill" Tomei

TOP RATED SHOW: "I and You"

"I and You" runs until March 23, 2025 at Citadel Theatre

Three Strategies to Help Support Your Health as We “Spring” Forward

By Dr. Abbie Miller, a market Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Illinois

Waukegan Man Uploaded Staggering Amount Of Child Porn Online: Sheriff

According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, authorities discovered hundreds of pictures and videos of children as young as toddlers.

Vernon Township Honors Longtime Food Pantry Volunteer

Community members are invited to the March 13 board meeting to celebrate the contributions of Trudy Komos.

Lake Forest Caucus Upcoming Events & Bylaws Update

A Letter from Caucus Vice President, Regina Etherton

Woodlands Academy holds second Service Day of 2024-25 school year

Sophomores and seniors from the all-girls college-prep high school in Lake Forest lent a helping hand to some area service organizations.

Sailor Pleads Guilty To Plotting Attack On Great Lakes Navy Station

A former Navy sailor pleaded guilty to working with an Iranian military group to plan an attack on Naval Station Great Lakes in Chicago.

Homeless Man Arrested After 4-Hour Standoff In Lake Bluff

A man living in a tent on a commercial property in Lake Bluff threatened deputies enforcing a court-ordered eviction, law enforcement said.

Lake Forest Open Lands Association Announces Inaugural Award

Lake Forest Open Lands Association announces the inaugural Susie Hoffmann Award for Nature and Conservation!

Why I'm Saying No to the Caucus

Personal Comments from Prue Beidler

Should Lake County’s Treasurer Be Organizing Protests on Taxpayer Time

Holly Kim backed a Tesla protest, but was it about free speech or politics?