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Reclaim conversation from technology, suggests clinical psychologist

May 23, 2019 at 9:49 a.m.

"Rich conversations have difficulty competing with even a silent phone," says author, clinical psychologist and MIT Professor Sherry Terkle. As the use of devices such as cell phones has increased,...

Lake Forest Police Chief James Held in 2012.

Police chief James Held finalist for Wisconsin job

May 23, 2019 at 9:49 a.m.

James E. Held is one of two finalists for the position of police chief in River Falls, Wisconsin according to a press release from that city Held, police chief in...

Murder trial and meatpacking money in Lake Forest 100 years ago

May 23, 2019 at 9:49 a.m.

One hundred years ago, Lake Forest had a population of about 3,500 people and a lot less land said Laurie Stein, curator of the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society. Stein...

Head rib master Tom Caulfield of Lake Bluff with the Sticky Fingers booth puts some wet applewood on the fire cooking the ribs Saturday during RibFest at the Village Green in Lake Bluff. (Michael Schmidt/For Pioneer Press)

Plenty pig out at Lake Bluff RibFest

May 23, 2019 at 9:49 a.m.

The Big Pig Little Pig team won top honors at the Lake Bluff RibFest on Oct. 3. Pig Town team came in second place while Lake Butts BBQ was awarded...

New Lake Forest Hospital continues on schedule

May 23, 2019 at 9:49 a.m.

The construction of a new Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital continues on schedule. The new hospital is being constructed between Waukegan Road, Westmoreland Road and Skokie Highway. Excavation for the...

After controversy at her hiring, LFHS principal takes on school year

May 23, 2019 at 9:49 a.m.

It was a rocky hiring process for new Lake Forest High School Principal Chala Holland, but almost four months later, she's meeting with parents and staff, updating the board of...

Residents worried about damage to Lake Forest’s 260-year-old Heritage Tree

May 23, 2019 at 9:49 a.m.

Some Lake Forest residents are concerned about the future of the city's 260-year-old Heritage Tree in light of a proposed residential development. The tree stands on a proposed 10-acre residential...

Lake Bluff history buffs will explore Chautauquas and Camp Meetings

May 23, 2019 at 9:49 a.m.

In the late 1800s, part of what became Lake Bluff was a rural hot spot for lectures, cultural activities and artists. The Lake Bluff History Museum will explore that history...

Scholarship five years in the making for Lake Bluff caddy

May 23, 2019 at 9:49 a.m.

Sean Casey, 18, attended his first day of college classes at the University of Wisconsin in Madison on Sept. 2. Like many college students, Casey's path included plenty of hard...

Sean Casey and Trevor Martinez, recipients of the 2015 Evans Scholarship, talk to the Lake Forest City Council about the importance of the BMW Championship. Proceeds from the championship help support the Evans Scholars Foundation.

BMW Championship to bring thousands to Lake Forest

May 23, 2019 at 9:49 a.m.

Local officials are hoping the upcoming BMW Championship will benefit local business and not inconvenience local drivers. Deputy Police Chief Karl Walldorf doesn't think drivers will have it too rough...

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