Lake Forest News

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.

Today, 1-800-GO-VAPOR.com, a national ecommerce company specializing in top performing vapor steam cleaners for home and commercial use, announced it sold more of the incredible Ladybug Tekno 2350 steam cleaner than any other model during the first three months of 2013.

Former Rep. Bob Dold announced Wednesday that he will run again in 2014, seeking to reclaim the seat he lost to Rep.

The information below comes from the City of Lake Forest. Residents of the City of Lake Forest and the Village of Lake Bluff are invited to attend a Workshop to learn about the Emerald Ash Borer on Saturday, June 1 from 9-11 a.m. at Gorton Community Center.

It's better late than never when it comes to Mother's Day gifts. Here are a couple creative ideas for gifts-including some that you can pick up locally and others you can order online.

May 7 The Final Score: Chicagoland Jewish High School 4, North Chicago 3 Tigers' Star Performer: Elizabeth Barras of Wilmette scored three goals.

The Young Ensemble from the Academy @ Citadel Theatre will showcase their knowledge of the Epic Theatre performance style 7 p.m. May 14-15 at 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest.

If you want to have a cup cake eating contest among family and friends, May will be a good month to do it in Lake Forest.