eNews: Special Chamber Event, Online Records Portal, & More!

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By The City of Lake Forest

Jan 25, 2022

Lake Forest Community News

This week's eNews includes COVID News & Updates, Chamber Annual Meeting, New Online Records Portal, Winter Driving Reminders, Around Town, Things to Know, Upcoming Events, and More.

Top Stories

COVID News & Updates

Public health officials urge everyone to mask up, vax up, get boosted and limit in-person activities where physical distancing cannot be maintained.

Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Available

Every home in the U.S. is now eligible to order four free at-⁠home rapid antigen COVID-⁠19 tests from the U.S. government. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order tests now so you have tests when you need them.

What You Need To Know

The CDC has updated its mask guidance to clarify that certain types of masks and respirators provide more protection than others.
Not sure when or how long to quarantine? CDC has updated guidance to help you know when it's safest to stay home.
Anyone 5 years of age and older is eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Search for your nearest vaccination location at vaccines.gov or call 1.800.232.0233.

Will COVID-19 Become Endemic in 2022?

You're invited to join the LFLB Chamber for the Chamber Annual Meeting and a special presentation on Thursday, January 27 from 12-1 pm on Zoom. The meeting includes a presentation of "Will COVID-19 Become Endemic in 2022? Future Action Before the Next Pandemic," with special guests:

Mark Pfister, Executive Director

Lake County Health Department/Community Health

Dr. Jeffrey D. Kopin, MD

Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, North Region Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

The webinar is free and open to all, but you must register in advance to receive the Zoom link.

City Launches New Online Records Portal

We're pleased to announce the launch of Laserfiche, a new online document portal that offers easy access to public documents like agendas, minutes, ordinances, and resolutions. While many current documents can be found on our website, thousands of pages of historical documents are now available at your fingertips. Search around and let us know what you think!

Ice and Snow, Take it Slow

Winter driving can be hazardous. One simple way to keep yourself and everyone on the road safe is to slow down. Remember, “ice and snow, take it slow.” Find more winter weather tips at weather.gov/winter.

Around Town

Forest Park Beach

Every day is a beach day in Lake Forest! Can you guess the water temp? Find beach parking availability and weather, water temp, and other beach essentials in the Lake Forest Now App!

Things to Know

City Services Available Online

The City remains ready to serve you but your health, safety, and well-being are our top priority. With COVID-19 cases on the rise, the easiest and safest way to conduct most business with the City is online or through the Lake Forest Now Mobile App. Use our mobile app or website for online services like building permits, parking permits, pet licenses, utility bills, vehicles stickers, and more.

New on Lake Forest Love

“If you are innovative and willing to pivot, you can be successful, even in the midst of a global pandemic," says Liz Turnbaugh of My CharCUTErie. Find Getting on Board in Lake Forest and more on Lake Forest Love. Lake Forest Love is a blog of the City of Lake Forest where we write about the amazing stories in our community. Subscribe to the Lake Forest Love newsletter to receive stories straight to your inbox.

Tree Collection Continues

Throughout January, leave your real tree at the curb on your regular scheduled recycling days and we'll collect it to be ground up and composted. To be collected, trees 1) must be free of all lights and ornamentation, 2) must have the tree stand removed, and 3) cannot be in plastic tree bags.

Deerpath Athletic Field Workshop on Feb. 17

Due to the rise in COVID cases, the date for Athletic Field Improvements Community Workshop #2 has been moved to Thursday, February 17. While the workshop date has been pushed back, we remain committed to engaging the community and gathering input on this project. If you're planning to attend, please register in advance. For the latest project information, including a summary from the first workshop, please visit the project webpage.

Community Happenings

Featured Event

Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Wednesday, January 26, 7 pm

Bestselling author Silvia Moreno-Garcia discusses her newest book, "Velvet Was the Night," and her genre-defying mashups of cultural noir and Lovecraftian horror. Join the Lake Forest Library for an evening with her in conversation with author Gus Moreno. Register today

Community Events