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Enhancements moving forward for Lake Forest's Bank Lane
As part of the City’s ongoing commitment to maintaining and enhancing the vibrancy, distinctiveness, and functionality of the Central Business District, improvements to the block of Bank Lane just north of Deerpath are moving forward in...
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Lake Forest approves $1.55 million for road resurfacing & patching
The Lake Forest City Council has approved the recommendation from its Public Works Committee to award a contract to Peter Baker & Son Co. for the joint 2025 annual patching and resurfacing project, which will include both Lake Forest and Lake Bluff.
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Lake Forest announces deadline for purchasing new municipal vehicle stickers
Lake Forest residents are reminded that, per City Ordinance, the purchase of a vehicle sticker for all vehicles registered to the city is mandatory.
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Lake Forest outlines major infrastructure projects for 2025
Lake Forest is actively investing in infrastructure as part of its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, focusing on community enhancement for current and future generations.
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West Park tennis court reconstruction begins mid-March in Lake Forest
The City of Lake Forest has announced the reconstruction of the tennis courts at West Park as part of its 2025-2030 Strategic Plan focused on Recreation and Community Well-Being.
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Lake Forest updates residents on electricity aggregation program
The City of Lake Forest is part of the North Shore Electricity Aggregation Consortium, a coalition comprising seven communities, including the Villages of Deerfield, Glencoe, Lake Bluff, Northbrook, Skokie, and the City of Highland Park.
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Lake Forest invites public to review plans for new police station
The design process to transform 1925 Field Court into the new Lake Forest Police Station is currently underway.
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Early voting location changed in Lake Forest due to construction
City Hall will not serve as an Early Voting site for the April 1, 2025, Consolidated Election due to planned construction along Deerpath Road.
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Lake Forest to extend Deerpath Golf Course contract for 5 years
Parks and Recreation Director Michael Wick is seeking approval from the Lake Forest City Council to extend a contract with Kemper Sports Management for the operations and maintenance of Deerpath Golf Course until December 31, 2029. The council will consider this request at its meeting on September 16.
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Lake Forest considers $1.56 million contract to design its police station
Lake Forest city staff has recommended that the City Council award a $1.56 million contract to Cordogan Clark for design, construction drawings, and cost-estimating services for the adaptive reuse of the 1925 Field Court office building as the city's future police station.
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Lake Forest to renovate Field Court office building for new police facility
The Lake Forest City Council has approved the allocation of $3.5 million for the acquisition of a property at 1925 Field Court, intended to be renovated into a new police facility. The council's decision was made on July 15.
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Lake Forest makes winter road preparations
The Lake Forest Public Works Department has made preparations for the upcoming winter with the purchase of road salt, despite summer being only a few weeks away. The Lake Forest City Council approved the acquisition of 1,920 tons of road salt for $162,183 at its May 20 meeting.
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Missed problems add $10,330 to Deerpath Golf Course restoration project
Contractors found additional work was needed to make repairs in the Deerpath Golf Course restoration project, adding more than $10,000 to the original contract. The Lake Forest City Council approved the change order during its May 20 meeting.
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State will reimburse Lake Forest for $250,000 spent on police vehicles
The City of Lake Forest will spend $250,000 to buy up to six used police department vehicles before being reimbursed by a state grant. The city will enter the grant agreement with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
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City of Lake Forest City Council met Aug. 7
City of Lake Forest City Council met Monday, Aug. 7
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City of Lake Forest City Council met June 20
City of Lake Forest City Council met Tuesday, June 20
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City of Lake Forest City Council met June 5
City of Lake Forest City Council met Monday, June 5
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Lake County events
The Lake Forest Day 5k and Fun Run will be held at 7 a.m. at South Park.
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City of Lake Forest City Council met May 15
City of Lake Forest City Council met Monday, May 15
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City of Lake Forest City Council met May 1
City of Lake Forest City Council met Monday, May 1