Six houses honored in Lake Bluff
The Lake Bluff History Museum honored six properties in the village this week for their architectural or historical significance or their contribution to the character of Lake Bluff. The winning...
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Shout Out: David Mattoon
David Mattoon of Lake Forest is a train enthusiast and volunteer. Q. Where are you from originally? A. From Waukegan. We moved to Lake Forest when I was 10 years...
Shout Out: Jon Stromberg, horse rider
Jon Stromberg, 81, of Lake Forest is a member of its Century Club in horseback riding as recognized by the Dressage Foundation. That means that the combined age of Stromberg...
Lake Forest High School class of 2017 graduates
Of the class of 2017, 98 percent will attend college in the fall, according to Jennifer Gleason, college resource coordinator for the high school. Approximately $7.5 million in college scholarship...
75 years together and still best friends
Even at 96, Helen Rose appreciates her husband, Joseph's, slight edge in age. "He's just two months older than I am," Helen said. "For which I am grateful. I never...
Shout Out: Katherine Reay, novelist
Katherine Reay is a novelist who lives in Lake Forest. Q. Where did you grow up? A. I'm one of those rare people who don't have an original home. The...
Day camp moves due to tick concerns
The city of Lake Forest is moving its day camp from McCormick Nature Preserve due to concerns over ticks. About 35 to 40 percent of deer ticks countywide carry Lyme...
Lake Forest girl among best spellers in nation
On June 1, Marlene Schaff of Lake Forest was all about spelling. "It was very exciting," the 14-year-old said. "I was nervous in my finals round." She made it through...
75 years together and still best friends
Even at 96, Helen Rose appreciates her husband, Joseph's, slight edge in age. "He's just two months older than I am," Helen said. "For which I am grateful. I never...
Climbing, crawling and hurdling to raise money to fight cancer
Fifth and sixth graders climbed, crawled, hurdled, balanced, pulled or carried tires and ran around Deer Path Middle School on Friday to raise money to battle cancer. At least 300...