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Lake Forest schools closed on Friday because of frigid weather forecasts

January 22, 2026 at 2:04 p.m.

The three local public school districts are canceling classes on Friday due to prediction of frigid weather in the Chicago area.

Lake Bluff resident Wendell "Wendy" Miller, who helped found the Chicago Marathon, has died. He was 92. (Photo courtesy of Julie Hawley)

Lake Bluff resident Wendell “Wendy” MIller, a founder of the Chicago Marathon, dies at 92

January 16, 2026 at 3:35 p.m.

Wendell “Wendy” Miller, a Lake Bluff resident who helped found the Chicago Marathon and played a crucial role in its early development, has died.

Demolition of a bridge on Lake Road, just north of Woodbine Road, began on January 12. A new bridge is expected to be in place in about nine months. (Daniel I. Dorfman/ for the Pioneer Press)

Lake Forest begins first of two construction projects on Lake Road bridges

January 12, 2026 at 6:09 p.m.

Commuters in eastern Lake Forest can expect traffic disruptions over the coming months as the city undertakes construction on two Lake Road bridges.

Lake Forest, Lake Bluff maintain triple A bond ratings from Moody’s Investor’s Services

January 12, 2026 at 4:14 p.m.

Both Lake Forest and Lake Bluff have maintained top triple-A bond ratings from Moody’s Investors Service, a distinction that local officials say strengthens the communities’ financial positions as they prepare...

A Skokie woman and her friend brought a lawsuit against the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe after they said they suffered significant injuries from equipment at the Lightscape holiday lights show that fell on them. Shown is a 2025 Lightscape exhibit in which lights create the illusion of dancing fairies. (Pam DeFiglio/baiduhai)

Skokie woman and friend sue Chicago Botanic Garden, citing injuries from falling Lightscape gear

January 12, 2026 at 9:47 a.m.

A Skokie woman and her friend sued Glencoe's Chicago Botanic Garden, citing injuries from Lightscape holiday lights gear that fell on them.

Libertyville's Jeff and Olivia Messing pose with Maisy, their second child. (Courtesy of Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital)

Libertyville couple’s baby girl first born at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital in 2026

January 5, 2026 at 5:03 p.m.

Olivia and Jeff Messing were ringing in the New Year at home in Libertyville with their daughter, Melanie, when their plans took an unexpected turn.

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)

Lake Bluff and Lake Forest: In 2025, the communities saw changes at institutions and the loss prominent individuals

December 27, 2025 at 6:14 a.m.

For Lake Forest and Lake Bluff residents, major construction projects marked 2025, some changes at key institutions, and the loss of several individuals who left lasting marks on the community....

Front row, left to right: Community Fund of Lake Forest Trustees Marleana Cross, George Pandaleon, Bill Andersen and Bruce Grieve; Back row, left to right: A Safe Place, Pat Davenport; Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Citizens Foundation/Dickinson Hall, Gale Strenger Wayne; CROYA; Todd Nahigian; Fill A Heart 4 Kids, Rachel Long; Mother's Trust;, Christine Goshgarian; and Northern Illinois Food Bank, Hester Bury. (Community Fund of Lake Forest)

Lake Forest charitable organization awards its first round of grants in the community

December 26, 2025 at 3:05 p.m.

A newly formed charitable organization in Lake Forest has awarded its first round of grants, marking the beginning of what its founders hope will become a lasting source of financial...

The Board of the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe has selected Gretchen Baker as the institution’s next president and CEO. She will start in March 2026. (Chicago Botanic Garden)

Chicago Botanic Garden selects Gretchen Baker as new president, CEO

December 21, 2025 at 7:34 a.m.

Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe will get a new president and CEO, Gretchen Baker, who will start in March 2026.

Members of the Lake Forest Caucus voted Oct. 14 at the Gorton Community Center on a proposed bylaw change that would have allowed alternative voting. The measure narrowly failed to get a 2/3 majority. Another vote on Jan. 24, 2026 also failed to get enough votes for approval. (Daniel I. Dorfman/ for the Pioneer Press)

Lake Forest Caucus officials schedule a second vote on proposed bylaw changes

December 19, 2025 at 4:04 p.m.

Lake Forest Caucus officials have scheduled a second vote on a proposed bylaw change that would allow members to vote electronically.

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