Maya Whiteman is among the less than 1 percent of U.S. high school seniors who are now 2026 National Merit® Scholarship Semifinalists.
As part of its plans for Chicago, the Department of Homeland Security requested limited logistical support at the naval base.
Woodlands Academy is hosting an American Red Cross community blood drive in the Gloria Dei Center on the school’s campus in Lake Forest.
The Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board wants to help parents and children adjust to the new school year.
A Lake Forest church is hosting a charity golf outing that will send five winning students at a North Chicago school to college for free.
High Holiday Services for ALL
Lake Forest, IL – Lake Forest Community High School is proud to unveil the Wall of Excellence, honoring founder Brian Vandenberg.
LFA opened the school year with the traditional All-School Handshake following a week of preseason events.
Forecasters predicted 8-foot waves at Lake Michigan beaches, accompanied by deadly swim conditions.
Monday, Sept. 1, is Labor Day, with people being treated to one last long weekend of summer.
The first day of the 2025-26 school year at Woodlands Academy was Aug. 26. It began with the usual fun of a “Seniors Rule” celebration.
Following review of usage and resources, the Board has voted to maintain current Library hours while exploring ways to expand future service
U.S. News & World Report released its latest rankings on the best high schools in the country, and Lake Forest High School made the list.
A late summer supper at Elawa Farms will give guests a sneak peek at the menu of a highly anticipated Evanston restaurant.
Javier Huerta’s elite brick paving and landscaping transformed my house into a home!
OMNI is one of the Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board grant recipients.
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West Nile virus activity typically peaks each year during warm weather, according to the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District.
Rain is expected to fall at a rate of 1 to 2 inches per hour, according to the National Weather Service.
James. A Lovell Jr., the commander of the famed Apollo 13 spacecraft's lunar voyage in 1970, died Aug. 7, 2025 at 97.
Parents in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff school districts are preparing for the first day of school later this month.
Lake Forest's New Gym Equipment, Lake Forest Day 5K Fun Run, Fall Open House, and an Exclusive Chat with Program Manager John Eldridge
Health officials issued an Air Pollution Action Day due to hazardous air quality in Lake Forest.
Listen to Your Ears
Lake Forest Reads enters its 14th year of encouraging Lake Foresters to come together and read one book
Lake Forest Congregation Hosts 5th Annual Faith on the Fairway Golf Outing (September 20) to Fund Full-Ride Scholarships
Police arrested a man in Lake Forest who is believed to have punched and choked a woman until she was unconscious.
A study compared the household income of cities with 5,000 or more households and isolated the 50 with the highest average household income.
Dangerously hot weather is melting the Chicagoland. Here's where you can escape the heat in Lake Forest.
The National Weather Service said dangerous swimming conditions and high waves could threaten the lives of beach goers Thursday.
According to the county sheriff, a seemingly intoxicated man brandished a knife and slashed a woman before choking her Wednesday night.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is impacting the greater Chicago area, forecasters said, bringing unhealthy air quality.
The resort was ranked No. 13 in the continental U.S.
Lake Forest School Districts 67 and 115, together with the LFHS Boosters Club, invite the community to a summer movie night.
Get Ready to Tee Off: Hunger Resource Network Golf Outing on Wednesday, August 6 at Chevy Chase Country Club, Wheeling
The Lake Forest Police Department is rewarding kids who make safe choices this summer by offering positive tickets and coupons.
Third-round funding supports 23 local nonprofits serving mental health, substance use and developmental disability needs.
Forecasters predicted 7-foot waves at Lake Michigan beaches, accompanied by deadly swim conditions.
Since 1908, if it's the first Wednesday in August: it's Lake Forest Day.
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