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Lake Forest's natural beauty on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, hundreds of acres of open lands, special characteristics and architecture, public and private educational options, volunteer opportunities and generous residents create a wonderful environment in which to live at any age. Visit lakeforestlove.com, a blog destination where we curate the amazing stories of our community, shine a light on them and share them back with you. Public comments posted on this page do not reflect the views and values of The City of Lake Forest. The City makes no representation regarding the accuracy of any public comment and does not endorse any of the views or opinions of any member of the public that has commented on this page. All public comments are subject to deletion by the City if they violate the City’s social media policy.

09/15/2026

Parks crews keep our community green and beautiful all year round! 🌳

How many public parks do they maintain in Lake Forest?
A) 12
B) 17
C) 25
D) 30

Leave your guess in the comments!⬇️ Bonus points if you mention your favorite Lake Forest park!

09/14/2026

Get ready to open up the Fall Dialogue Newsletter!

This edition of the City's quarterly newsletter focuses on the CROYA Mural, Celebrating America 250, the New Illinois Micro-mobility Law, fall events and more.

Can't wait for it to arrive in your mailbox? Read the Fall Dialogue Newsletter online: https://loom.ly/tZJwyqE

09/12/2026

Grab coffee and chat one-on-one with your Aldermen at Coffee in the Park! ☕🍁

These casual meetups are a chance to share what’s on your mind, ask questions, or simply say hello.

Join us for the meeting held in your Ward (listed in chronological order):
☕ Ward 1 with Aldermen Nancy Novit and Pete Clemens: Saturday, September 19, 9:30-10:30 am at the Forest Park Beach North Pavilion (701 N Lake Rd)
☕ Ward 4 with Aldermen Richard Walther and Lloyd Culbertson: Saturday, September 19 from 11 am-12 pm at the Everett Park Pavilion (1191 Everett School Rd)
☕ Ward 2 with Aldermen John Powers and Rosemary Kehr: Saturday, September 26 from 9-10 am at the Waveland Park Pavilion (600 Waveland Rd)
☕ Ward 3 with Aldermen Alice LeVert and Nick Bothfeld: Saturday, October 17 from 8-9 am at the Elawa Park Pavilion (1001 Jensen Dr)

There will not be a formal presentation and refreshments will be provided. See you there!

Learn more at www.cityoflakeforest.com/CoffeeinthePark.

09/11/2026

Lake Forest paused today to remember. Honoring the lives lost on 9/11 and the heroes who answered the call.

09/09/2026

It's Wednesday, so you know what that means...

Take a look at this vintage City of Lake Forest logo!

Where have you seen it? Give us your best guess in the comments. 👇

09/07/2026

One last summer throwback! Can you guess the year?

As we wrap up summer and celebrate Labor Day, we're taking a look back at three classic Lake Forest moments. All three photos were taken during the same summer, but what year was it?

If you need a hint, visit cityoflakeforest.com/America250 to connect the dots. One lucky winner will receive our exclusive, hand-illustrated Forest Park Beach Towel.

Drop your guess in the comments! 👇

Happy Labor Day, Lake Forest!

09/04/2026

Join the Lake Forest Fire and Police Departments for a Remembrance Ceremony in Market Square on Friday, September 11 at 9 am as we mark 25 years since September 11, 2001.

For 25 years, this day has brought us together to remember those we lost, honor the courage and sacrifice of those who responded, and give thanks to the brave men and women who continue to serve and protect our community.

We invite you to join us as we remember. We honor. We will never forget.

09/03/2026

This we’re turning the page to the Lake Forest Library, one of Lake Forest’s most beloved landmarks. 📚

From its elegant architecture in the 1930s to the cozy, book-filled spaces of the 1970s and its continued beauty today, the Library has been a constant in our community.

It’s a place where history meets learning, and where every generation has found a quiet corner to read, research, and dream.

Nearly a century later, the Lake Forest Library still stands as a testament to the City’s dedication to preserving its character while continuing to inspire the future.

Thank you to the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff for these pictures!

09/02/2026

Growing up in the Milwaukee area, Elizabeth Sweet loved playing all sorts of sports, from basketball to soccer to cross country. She dreamed of playing varsity basketball at Homestead High School in Mequon.

She achieved that goal – but few watched their games.

“We had a big field house, and 200-300 watched the boys. For us, it was just parents and the band,” the Lake Forest resident said. “It was deflating.”

She visited a few years ago to see if more people watched girls’ sports at her alma mater than watched her team in the early 2000s. Even though Caitlin Clark was filling the stands at the University of Iowa, nothing had changed at Homestead High or in girls’ sports in general.

On National Girls & Women in Sports Day in 2025, Sweet launched Fill The Stands. The non-profit focuses on boosting attendance and creating more energy for girls’ middle-school and high-school sports. The Fill The Stands website features playbooks for female athletes and athletic directors, showing how to build excitement around girls’ games.

The first event took place last year at Lake Forest Country Day School, where Sweet coached the girls’ sixth-grade basketball team. Fill The Stands brought in a DJ to energize the crowd. In February, her group enlivened the LFHS Gymnastics Invitational, which featured 12 schools.

“When I came across Fill The Stands, I thought what a perfect time and perfect initiative. Gymnastics is decreasing across the state,” said Brittany Moccia, head gymnastics coach at LFHS.

“The DJ kept the momentum going during a really long morning. They’re warming up with no one there for four hours. Then, the stands were packed for the event. We had 50 percent more people than the year before. It was exciting for the girls to compete with so many fans, and we brought in students on a cold winter day who typically hadn’t watched gymnastics.”

Another important feature of Fill The Stands is the Fill A Seat campaign, where young female athletes who rarely have the means to do so attend a professional women’s game for the first time. On Aug. 23, thanks to many donations of $19, nearly 120 girls watched the Chicago Stars play soccer at Martin Stadium in Evanston.

Want to read more? Check out the full story on the City's Lake Forest Love blog: https://loom.ly/Xlq_YIc

08/31/2026

Starting January 1, 2027, Illinois will have new statewide safety rules for e-scooters, e-bikes, and other "micromobility" devices. If your family rides (or your kids are asking for one), this is worth a read!

Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed Senate Bill 3483, creating one uniform set of rules across the state - replacing the patchwork of local ordinances that left some of the fastest, most powerful devices largely unregulated.

Here's the breakdown:
🔹 E-scooters (up to 15 mph)
Riders must be at least 16 years old
🔹 High-Speed E-scooters (20+ mph)
Riders must be at least 16 years old, speed capped at 28 mph, no sidewalks.
🔹 E-bikes (Class 1 & 2, up to 20 mph)
Riders must be at least 15 years old. Allowed on streets, bike lanes, and paths - not sidewalks.
🔹 E-bikes (Class 3, up to 28 mph)
Riders must be at least 16 years old. Must be 18+ to carry a passenger.
🔹 High-Speed E-bikes & E-motos (750+ watts, 28+ mph)
These will now be regulated like motor-driven cycles — meaning a valid driver's license, title, registration, and insurance are required. No sidewalks, bike lanes, or paths.

The Secretary of State's office is rolling out a Ride Safe, Ride Smart, Ride Ready campaign with updated safety resources for parents, riders, retailers, and schools. Learn more at ilsos.gov/oneroad.

As a reminder, e-scooters and bikes must be walked in Lake Forest's Central Business District per existing City ordinance. High-powered electric dirt bikes and e-motorcycles are also prohibited in Lake Forest.

Learn more about the new law at cityoflakeforest.com/MicromobilityLaw

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