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The massive rehabilitation on Deerpath Road continues with the city of Lake Forest now establishing a grant program to reimburse some affected businesses impacted by the project. (Daniel I. Dorfman/ for the Pioneer Press)

Lake Forest creates grant program for businesses financially affected by road construction projects

July 14, 2025 at 3:48 p.m.

The city is starting a grant program intended to alleviate some of the financial problems tied into the ongoing downtown construction projects, but frustration remains regarding both the scope and...

Lake Forest College has chosen West Chicago native Michael “Mike” Sosulski to be its next president. Sosulski is set to take over on August 11, 2025 at LFC.
(Courtesy of Lake Forest College)

Lake Forest College Board of Trustees chooses a Chicago area native to be the institution’s next president

July 11, 2025 at 6:17 a.m.

The Lake Forest College Board of Trustees has tapped West Chicago native Michael “Mike” Sosulski to be its next president, the school announced.

The owners of 40 Skokie Boulevard, a six-story office building in Northbrook, have placed it on the market. Bids are due at the end of July 2025. (Daniel I. Dorfman/for Pioneer Press.)

Northbrook office tower goes on the market

July 9, 2025 at 6:30 a.m.

Believing there is enough strength in the north suburban corporate office market to interest a buyer, the owners of a six-story Northbrook office building have placed it on the market....

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital office building temporarily evacuated by gas leak

July 8, 2025 at 4:18 p.m.

A Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital office building was evacuated for approximately three hours Monday night due to a gas leak in the basement, according to the hospital.

Jack Preschlack, who served as Lake Forest’s mayor from 2002 - 2005, died of natural causes on June 26, 2025, at his Vero Beach, Florida, home. (Courtesy of City of Lake Forest)

Former Lake Forest mayor, Jack Preschlack, who always wanted to make a contribution, dies at age 92

July 8, 2025 at 10:43 a.m.

No matter what roles Jack Preschlack took on as a Lake Forest official, his family and admirers speak of a common directive to make a contribution to the community he...

Eugene Hotchkiss, Lake Forest College’s longest-serving president, died June 26 in Lake Forest after a brief illness. He was 97. (Courtesy of The History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff)

Lake Forest College’s longest-serving president, Eugene Hotchkiss, remembered by family, friends, colleagues

July 3, 2025 at 4:07 p.m.

Family, friends and colleagues are reminiscing about the life and impact of Eugene Hotchkiss, Lake Forest College’s longest serving president and his tireless efforts to improve the school as well...

Amid the debate of whether an LGBTQ+ flag can be flown on village-owned flagpoles, Lake Bluff residents held a "Pridefest" at the Village Green on June 22, 2025, where remnants remained for a few days afterward. Lake Bluff trustees have approved updated policies regarding both special event permits and flag displays on village property.
(Daniel I. Dorfman/ for the Pioneer Press)

Lake Bluff trustees continue discussions about flag policies on village-owned properties

June 30, 2025 at 5:55 p.m.

Lake Bluff village trustees are continuing to discuss issues related to its flag policy, but the matter remains unsettled.

Lake Forest Police Department hopeful new comfort dog will aid officers and residents

June 30, 2025 at 5:09 p.m.

“Who doesn’t love a dog?” That is the hope and belief of Lauren Perez, the Lake Forest Police Department social worker, who now has a four-legged partner named Winston. The...

Bridges in Lake Bluff and Lake Forest have massive repairs on the horizon

June 30, 2025 at 4:45 p.m.

Massive repairs are on the horizon for two popular bridges in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff, officials said.

Attendees at the annual Lake Bluff Fourth of July parade during the singing of the National Anthem. File photo.

Fourth of July celebrations for residents of Lake Bluff and Lake Forest set for Friday

June 30, 2025 at 4:01 p.m.

The traditional activities of a parade, music and fireworks are set for July 4th in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff. Lake Bluff’s Independence Day celebration will start at 7 a.m. when...

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