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Where can I find COVID-19 data specific to Lake Forest?
Check here to see COVID activity by zip code. This dashboard was created and is updated by the Lake County Health Department. Lake Forest is currently in Phase 4 of the Governor's "Restore Illinois" Plan. View the State Guidelines here.
Wear a Mask
Wash Your Hands
Watch Your Distance
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Pandemic supplies (masks, wipes, latex gloves) are not safe to recycle. Just drop them in with the rest of your waste. As we adhere to the safety regulations, it is important to remember to keep track of your mask - please don't litter. Thank you! |
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Election Services at City Hall
and Important Dates
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Early Voting at City Hall, 220 E. Deerpath, ends on Sunday, November 1 and takes place on the second floor. You may use the stairs or take the elevator. The hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Please remember to wear your mask and practice physical distancing.
- The Drop Box for mail-in ballots is located inside the building on the second floor. There is a separate line for the Drop Box so you don't have to wait in the Early Voting line.
- City Hall offers a voting assistance bell for those who need assistance from an election judge. This bell is located directly outside of the building, and you can wait inside the lobby area while a judge comes downstairs to assist you.
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Election Day Voting on Tuesday, November 3 is available at your polling site (City Hall is not a polling site on Election Day) from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. Find your voting location here.
The Lake County Clerk's Office and City staff are continuing to make Early Voting a safe experience for all! Please check the City's website for more voting information.
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Upcoming Ward Meetings
Ward 1: Tuesday, October 27; 7-8:30 p.m. with Aldermen Jed Morris
and Jennifer Karras
Ward 3: Thursday, October 29; 7-8:30 p.m. with Aldermen Jim Preschlack and Ara Goshgarian
Did you miss your Ward Meeting? You may watch it online on the City's website.
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Trick-or-Treating Reminders
Saturday, October 31, 4-8 p.m.
Please practice current COVID safety measures and stay safe!
- Turn on your porch light or other outdoor lights to show that your house is welcoming Trick-or-Treaters. Please let your children know to not ring a doorbell if the lights are off.
- Trick-or-Treat as a household.
- Maintain a safe distance from other Trick-or-Treating groups.
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Do not participate in Trick-or-Treating if you are feeing unwell, if someone in your house is unwell, if you are awaiting COVID-19 test results, if you have recently returned from travel to a hot spot state, or if you know that you have been exposed to COVID-19.
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Use hand sanitizer regularly.
- Wear a mask and gloves while passing out candy or consider leaving a bowl of candy outside.
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Upcoming City Meetings
- Zoning Board of Appeals: Monday, 10/26, 6:30 p.m.
- City Council: Monday, 11/2, 6:30 p.m.
- Building Review Board: Wednesday, 11/4, 6:30 p.m.
- Capital Budget Workshop (in-person): Monday, 11/9, 5 p.m. (location to be announced)
- Plan Commission: Tuesday, 11/10, 6:30 p.m.
- City Council: Monday, 11/16, 6:30 p.m.
- Parks & Recreation Board: Tuesday, 11/17, 6:30 p.m.
- Historic Preservation Commission: Wednesday, 11/18, 6:30 p.m.
Check here for agendas. Meetings are held virtually unless noted.
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Lake County Interactive Map |
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Lake County occupies 1/2 of Region 9 according to the latest revisions to the Restore Illinois Plan. The western 1/2 of Region 9 is McHenry County.
The Lake County Health Department's interactive map shares the number of residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 in each municipality. You can view the map here.
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The City of Lake Forest, Illinois | Website
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