Shout Out: Meg Barnhart, business owner
Meg Barnhart of Lake Forest and her business partner Jane McKay run The Zen of Slow Cooking, a business that supplies spice blends, mostly for foods made in slow cookers....
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Lake Forest to reevaluate Winwood sewer requirements
The Lake Forest City Council voted Tuesday to pause their effort to connect homes in the Winwood subdivision with city sewer lines after residents raised concerns about the potentially high...
Owner applies to demolish landmarked Lake Bluff house
A demolition request for a landmarked house in Lake Bluff will once again be considered by the village. Brian and Julie Schmucker reapplied in December for permission to tear down...
Lake Forest officials and residents waiting on railroad decision
Both city officials and residents in Lake Forest are awaiting a decision from the Federal Railroad Administration on the next steps in a proposed rail project that would impact the...
Lake Forest residents to take part in presidential inaugural parade
On Friday, three Lake Forest residents will be in Washington to take part in the presidential inaugural parade. Alexis Dennis and Anna Nicholson will ride on horseback while Daphne Karahalios...
Winter safety risks higher for seniors, local experts say
Winter can be a dangerous time for seniors. Local experts say cold weather, snow and ice mean seniors are much more susceptible to injuries this time of year. Deborah Clements,...
Shout Out: Ross Adelman, student
Ross Adelman, a senior at Lake Forest High School, normally studies for finals at school, but on Jan. 9 he was in the basement program room of the Lake Forest...
Lake Forest High School to create theater department
Lake Forest High School is planning to start a theater department. The school is making preparations to offer three theater classes starting this fall after a revised schedule and student...
Garage damaged in Lake Forest fire
A garage in Lake Forest caught fire late Tuesday morning. The Lake Forest Fire Department received a 911 call at 10:22 a.m. after a construction crew working on the 100...
Lake Forest students bring reading into 21st century for kindergartners
In late November, Alesia Cameron of Forrestal Elementary in North Chicago asked Lake Forest High School for help on a project involving her kindergarten class. The school has a listening...