Victim of Metra crash was Northwestern professor, surgeon
The man who died after his car was hit by a Metra train Saturday in Lake Forest was a Northwestern University medical school professor and surgeon at Northwestern Lake Forest...
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Lake Forest parents ask District 67 to end Mandarin Chinese program
A group of residents in Lake Forest say they're angry at the Lake Forest School District 67 board for continuing a Mandarin Chinese language program at Cherokee Elementary School despite...
Lake County school officials say state test standards improperly reflect progress
Elementary and middle schools in Lake Forest and Libertyville saw declining test scores on state tests, but administrators say the scores don't indicate the schools aren't performing well. State officials...
Squash tournament lands in Vernon Hills
The sport of squash has taken over some of the nation's biggest cities – Atlanta, Vegas, Houston – and recently it also took over Vernon Hills. Last weekend, Vernon Hills...
BMW Championship golf a success, tournament officials tell Lake Forest
The BMW Championship in Lake Forest last month drew more than just big-name golf stars – it also brought in more than 134,000 spectators and $2.5 million in donations for...
Lake Forest discusses property tax increase
As Lake Forest officials prepare for a reduction in state aid, residents could see their property taxes rise as soon as next year. The move would increase property taxes to...
Lake County board proposes looser bee, chicken rules
A packed room of bee- and chicken-keeping advocates buzzed as Lake County government officials revealed a proposal to loosen requirements for residents to keep the animals and insects in unincorporated...
Libertyville tackles business communication efforts
By changing the way they promote business, Libertyville officials hope to attract new patrons and economic development to the downtown area. Officials in Libertyville are in the preliminary stages of...
Lake County football teams gather coats for veterans
Some Lake County football teams are battling more than just each other this season. They're also battling to help keep veterans warm. More than 10 Lake County high schools have...
Libertyville moves forward on tree-planting program
The streets of Libertyville will be a little greener this fall, as village officials recently moved forward with a tree-planting project that will bring 132 trees to village parkways. The...