‘A great local reporter’: Irv Leavitt, who covered North Shore suburbs for three decades, dies
Irv Leavitt, a Pioneer Press journalist who covered the North Shore suburbs for three decades, died June 13, 2026.
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Lake Bluff, Lake Forest schools will have to adjust to new state law on student cellphone use
Local public school districts will need to prepare for a new statewide ban on student cell phone use under legislation recently approved by Illinois lawmakers.
New board of trustees chairman sees Lake Forest College as important asset in the community
While he has enjoyed a very successful business career, Robert Murley is taking on a new challenge as chairman of the Lake Forest College Board of Trustees.
Retired Lake Forest Fire Chief Mike Beatty remembered by family, community for helping shape fire department
Family members and former colleagues are remembering retired Fire Chief Mike Beatty as a dedicated public servant whose nearly 30-year career helped shape the Lake Forest Fire Department during a...
Lake Forest Library finishes one phase of renovations, prepares for next chapter in the fall
The Lake Forest Library has completed another phase of its long-term building rehabilitation project and is now preparing for the next chapter of improvements.
Lake Forest Caucus revising mayoral endorsement process ahead of next municipal election
The Lake Forest Caucus has revised its mayoral endorsement process to provide for a second vote if the organization's general membership rejects a candidate recommendation from the Caucus Committee.
About 200 people at Lake Bluff’s Memorial Day ceremony listened to a Gold Star mother’s remembrance of her son
On the last Monday in May each year, many Americans pause to remember military service members who died while serving their country. For Wildwood’s Ellen Dimock, who lost her son...
Lake Bluff officials update policies for special events permits and flag displays on village property
After conversations stretching back to last year, Lake Bluff trustees have approved updated policies regarding both special event permits and flag displays on village property.
Lake Bluff Park District makes plans to expand pickleball play at Artesian park
The Lake Bluff Park District board has approved a plan to expand pickleball play at Artesian Park by converting one existing court for exclusive pickleball use and creating space for...
Lake Forest officials seeking financing help to build more senior cottages through state program
Lake Forest officials are pursuing state tax credits to help finance the construction of 12 additional cottages for senior citizens.