Lake Forest News

Memorial Day events will be held Monday, May 27, in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff. Join the Lake Forest American Legion for a parade that will start at the parking lot north of city hall at approximately 10:30 a.m. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m. and will include the Lake Forest High School Band; National Anthem singer Mary King; Buglers Timothy ... (more)

A former Lake Forest man who's been in custody since Nov. 2008 is finally headed to federal prison for swindling at least 20 victims out of about $1.6 million in an investment fraud scheme, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago.

Thomas Balk, left, and Tim Walther, both 17, will play Taps and Echo at this year's Memorial Day ceremonies in Lake Bluff and Lake Forest.

Lake Forest Country Day School students will release the amphibious creatures this week to restore an important mobile element to what is now the school's outdoor classroom.

First conviction: up to 1 year jail, fine up to $2,500, lose driver's license at least 1 year.

The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Lake Forest Police Department.

Ward 1: 7-8:30 p.m., Thursday, May 23, Gorton Center, 400 Illinois Road, led by Aldermen Kent Novit and Catherine Waldeck.

James Frederick Herber, 86, a Lake Forest banker, veteran of two wars and a 52-year Lake Forest resident, died Tuesday, according to information from Wenban Funeral Home .

Fugitive Warrant Stephen Foley, 87, of Lake Forest was arrested Thursday on a failure to appear on a warrant from Williamson County after Lake Bluff Police stopped him for seat violation, according to Lake Bluff Police reports .

The information below comes from the Lake Forest Police Department. Consumption of alcohol by a minor April 28: Police and an ambulance responded to Lake Forest College for a report of a highly intoxicated student.

The chocolate mousse dome is an abundant scoop of mousse covered with dark chocolate ganache and served with raspberry sauce and fresh berries .

People with a bent for community service and nature are encouraged to be part of Volunteer Workday from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at either Forest Park or McCormick Ravine, according to information from the City of Lake Forest .

Lake Forest resident Dean DeBiase , a former College of Lake County student who gained distinction as a Silicon Valley and Chicago business leader, will be the keynote speaker at the college's commencement ceremony on Saturday.. DeBiase, who transferred from CLC a few credits short of earning a degree, will also receive an honorary associate degree ... (more)

The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Lake Forest and Lake Bluff police departments.

Lake Forest High School students participate in a yoga session led by Priscilla Stoll, owner of Forever Om Yoga in Lake Forest, as part of Depression Awareness Week activities.

Lake Forest resident Connie Duckworth, who started her own rug company after retiring as Goldman Sachs' first female trading partner, was recently featured on WGN News for her efforts to alleviate poverty in an Afghanistan village.

Deputy Sheriff Eric Francke, 33, was arrested and later charged on May 10 with solicitation of sexual acts and obstruction of justice after a month-long investigation.

The proposal for a Target store in Lake Bluff cleared another hurdle as the joint Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4 to 1 at a May 7 public hearing to recommend village board approval , reported the Lake Forester .

A look at income levels in suburban towns with Metra stops provides a glimpse at the disparity in wealth throughout the area, according to a map by Crain's Chicago Business Journal.

Five people were injured in a three-vehicle collision including a tractor-trailer on the Tri-State Tollway near Highway 60 in Lake Forest today, according to the Illinois State Police.