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The entire intersection of Deerpath and Western in Lake Forest is set to be closed between Aug. 7 and 24 as part of an ongoing overall rehabilitation. (Daniel I. Dorfman/ for the Pioneer Press)

Another section of Lake Forest’s Deerpath Road being closed to traffic for renovation in August

August 4, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

The massive ongoing renovation in downtown Lake Forest will enter a new phase on August 7, when the entire intersection of Deerpath and Western is set to be closed to...

Bears Tight End Cole Kmet signs autographs after the July 30 practice at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. (Daniel I. Dorfman/ for the Pioneer Press)

Fans travel from near and far to Lake Forest every summer for Chicago Bears training camp

August 1, 2025 at 6:20 a.m.

Some traveled great distances, some just a few miles. Either way, Chicago Bears fans are once again arriving in Lake Forest this summer, seeking a glimpse of what their favorite...

Cubs fans leave mementos and flowers on the Ryne Sandberg statue Tuesday, July 29, 2025, outside Wrigley Field to pay their respects after the Hall of Fame second baseman passed away Monday at the age of 65. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)

Ryne Sandberg’s family and friends in Lake Bluff share memories of his everyday life

July 30, 2025 at 6:22 p.m.

Ryne Sandberg died July 28 after a battle with metastatic prostate cancer at his Lake Bluff home, surrounded by his family. He was 65.

The Lake Bluff village board is reviewing its policy regarding the use of e-bikes and e-scooters in the village's central business district. (Daniel I. Dorfman/ for the Pioneer Press)

Lake Bluff and Lake Forest having to adjust procedures dealing with e-bikes, e-scooters, etc.

July 28, 2025 at 5:41 p.m.

Amid safety fears, both Lake Forest and Lake Bluff are either adjusting or examining their procedures regarding the use of electronic transportation devices.

Lake Forest officials are preparing for the police department's new location and renovation of the current headquarters building for the sole use of the fire department. (Daniel I. Dorfman/Lake County News-Sun)

Lake Forest using state grant to offer its police officers a financial incentive to stay

July 28, 2025 at 4:49 p.m.

Seeking to keep their current police officers in place, the city of Lake Forest is now offering a financial incentive to its current officers through a state grant.

Ian Johnson plays with his daughter, Winnie, 4, at Blair Park Pool in Lake Bluff on July 23. (Daniel I. Dorfman/ for the Pioneer Press)

Lake Bluff’s Blair Park Pool is now open after being delayed by renovation project

July 28, 2025 at 4:12 p.m.

Following an approximate two-month delay, the Lake Bluff Park District has reopened its pool at Blair Park. However, questions are being raised about the reasons why the summer attraction was...

AT&T crews attend to their equipment Wednesday afternoon after an accident on Route 176 in Lake Bluff, where several utility lines were struck by a vehicle. (Daniel I. Dorfman/ for the Pioneer Press)

Over 500 Lake Bluff customers lose power Wednesday after truck crash into Route 176 utility pole

July 24, 2025 at 3:51 p.m.

More than 500 ComEd customers in the Lake Bluff area faced a power outage Wednesday afternoon after the driver of a dump truck knocked down several live utility lines on...

Lake Bluff Village President Regis Charlot (left) and Lake Forest Mayor Stanford “Randy” Tack prepare for their July 11 presentation sponsored by the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce. (Daniel I. Dorfman/ for the Pioneer Press)

Lake Bluff, Lake Forest leaders discuss their communities’ current infrastructure projects

July 21, 2025 at 4:50 p.m.

The status of some current infrastructure projects plus others on their way was the focus of a recent presentation by the two local elected leaders of Lake Forest and Lake...

Lake Bluff youth baseball terminates two assistant coaches after alleged incident in upstate New York

July 14, 2025 at 5:01 p.m.

The Lake Bluff Youth Baseball Association (LBYBA) has fired two of its assistant coaches after a New York State law enforcement agency received a video allegedly showing the pair running...

Lake Forest officials looking to improve wireless coverage after study says the city’s service is lacking

July 14, 2025 at 4:07 p.m.

A new report states there are parts of Lake Forest with insufficient wireless coverage and city officials are now taking steps to add a new tower at its compost and...

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