Lake Forest Police Unveil New Portal Showing Reported Incidents Across City

Residents can now view selected police incidents citywide through a new online map designed to protect privacy.

When Grief Doesn’t Fit the Usual Spaces: A New Kind of Support Emerges on the North Shore

Still With Us offers a small, spiritually grounded circle for those seeking connection beyond traditional grief models

Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center: A Place for Healing in Vernon Township

The Zacharias Center is a Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board grant recipient.

Lake Forest Civic Orchestra Named Community Orchestra Of The Year

The Illinois Council of Orchestras honored the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra as its 2026 Community Orchestra of the Year.

5 Earth Day Events To Take Care Of The Planet In Lake Forest

Earth Day 2026 is April 22. Here's how you can give back to the planet in Lake Forest.

Lake Forest Unveils Concept For $13M Fire Station Upgrade

Concept plans show larger apparatus bays, upgraded training areas and improved firefighter living quarters.

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.

Lake Forest Picks New Concessions Partner For Forest Park Beach

The city selected The Cotton Duck after a competitive process to upgrade food service at Forest Park Beach.

Electric Scooter The Suspected Cause Of Lake Forest House Fire

A house fire appeared to have originated from a charging electric scooter, according to the Lake Forest Fire Department.

2026 Easter Egg Hunts In Lake Forest

Mark your calendars for this year's egg hunt in Lake Forest, happening on April 4.

Hunger Resource Network Delivers Another 80 Tons of Frozen Chicken

Through partnerships, volunteer efforts, and a steadfast mission, HRN completes another successful “Poultry to Pantries Delivery Day”

Still With Us: New North Shore Grief Circle Explores Continuing Connection After Loss

A new in-person grief support offering coming to the North Shore this spring, providing a gentle, reflective space for those navigating loss

LWV LF/LB to Host Birds, Butterflies & Blooms: The Wonder of Nature in Your Own Backyard

Featuring Speaker Dr. Doug Tallamy, Professor, Conservationist & Founder of Homegrown National Park

Vernon Township Summer Camp Registration Is Open!

Camp is June 15 - July 31 with expanded ages, longer programming and weekly themes to make memories.

Rules Change In Lake Forest For Parking In Business District

Parking rules in Lake Forest's Central Business District will change starting in May.

Lake Forest 2026 Primary Election Guide: What You Need To Know

The Illinois primary is March 17. Here's what will be on your ballot in Lake Forest.

Blue Angels

Dedication to greatest flying team of U.S.History

Woodlands Academy honored at Illinois Governor’s Mansion event

The Lake Forest high school received its inaugural Illinois Governor’s Blue Ribbon Schools award at a March 4 ceremony in Springfield.

Resident Rescued From Burning Home In Lake Forest

The Lake Forest Fire Department extinguished a house fire Friday morning.

Woodlands Academy holds second Service Day of 2025-26 school year

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

Firefighters Extinguish Residential Fire Blazing At Lake Forest Home

The Lake Forest Fire Department responded to a residential fire on Friday morning.

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

Early Voting Starts Next Week In Lake Forest: What To Know

The History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff will offer early voting starting March 2.

Lake Forest To Mark America's 250th Anniversary With Months-Long Celebration

Lake Forest will celebrate America's 250th anniversary in 2026 with an array of community activities.

Woodlands Academy hosts its spring 2026 open house

Learn about the transformative educational experience at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart during its spring open house on March 9.

Auditory Biohacking: An Innovative Approach to Hearing Brain Health

The Duet Method

Lake Forest Park Water Fountains To Be Replaced With Bottle-Fills

The city will replace water fountains in six local parks with stations to fill reusable water bottles.

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

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital Unveils Major Expansion, Doubles Capacity

The Lake Forest facility now features 96 new medical-surgical beds, 18 observation beds, and a new emergency department.

Honoring Black History at the Waukegan History Museum

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

Woodlands Academy students receive Archdiocesan faith, service award

The Golden Rose Award recognizes the faith and works of high school-aged girls in the Archdiocese of Chicago Council of Catholic Women.

Vernon Township Mental Health Board Awards 17 Community Grants

The Community Grant Program helps to fund organizations that provide essential services to address mental health for Township residents.

How To Register To Vote In Lake Forest And Lake Bluff

Here’s what you need to know about voter registration in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff ahead of the March 17 election.

LWV Candidate Forum for 10th Congressional District Democratic Primary: Brad Schneider or Morgan Coghill

The League of Women Voters of Lake County and Mano a Mano Family Resource Center host a candidate forum for the 10th Congressional District.

Woodlands Academy finishes 3rd at Chicago Archdiocese math event

The Lake Forest school won overall and team honors at this year’s Archdiocese of Chicago math competition, an event that began in 1967.

How 'Adopting' A Fire Hydrant This Winter Can Help Firefighters

Simply clearing snow off a nearby fire hydrant can save crucial time during emergency situations, officials said.

Have You Seen A Good Deed In Lake Forest-Lake Bluff? Tell Us About It!

Kindness takes many forms — big and small — and shows up all around Lake Forest and Lake Bluff.

Find the Dress of Your Dreams at a Price You’ll Love

SVdP Chicago Thrift Stores Offer Affordable, One-of-a-Kind Wedding Gowns

Where To Watch The Big Game In Lake Forest

Don't want to host your own party? Several sports bars in and near Lake Forest are primed for the handoff.