Important Community Updates |
|
Nearby COVID testing on Saturday, February 27
The State of Illinois and Highland Park are sponsoring a drive-through and walk up COVID testing site at Highland Park Country Club on Saturday, February 27, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Simple nasal swabs will be used
- You will be called with results within 4-7 days
- No cost for testing
- Bring your insurance card, but you can still be tested if you don't have insurance
- Anyone can get tested - you don't have to have symptoms or be sick
|
|
Deerpath/Rte. 41 Viaduct/Pump Station Project
At the southeast corner:
Good news! The sheet pile driving for the pump station building is complete.
Excavation for the pump station will begin next week and several trucks will be staged along Ahwahnee Lane.
On Deerpath Golf Course:
Excavation and topsoil placement is continuing at Detention Pond #1 (adjacent to Rte. 41) and at Detention Pond #2 further to the east. Trucks will be staged on Clover Avenue (the entrance to Deerpath Golf Course).
At the northwest corner: A boring pit has been excavated at the southbound Rte. 41 exit at Deerpath. This is where the contractor will be directional boring a pipe under Rte. 41, the bike path, and the Union Pacific freight train line. The exit ramp will be temporarily closed when the drainage pipe for the west pond at the Deerpath Golf Course is installed in a few weeks.
Contractors are working from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on weekdays. Should Deerpath need to be reduced to one lane, flaggers will be present to direct trucks entering and exiting Deerpath Golf Course.
Any questions should be directed to Bernard Pondexter, Engineering Assistant, Public Works Department, at 847.810.3556.
|
|
Get the App!
Check out "Lake Forest Now" for your android or iOS phone. Build a customized layout based on your areas of interest and receive notifications, pay your water bill, check out local restaurants, read the local papers, find bike paths, watch City meetings, check out the calendar. Download at Google Play Store or Apple App Store today!
|
|
West Park Ice Rink is Closed for the Season
With warmer temps and thawing taking place, the rink is now closed after an amazing winter and popular season!
Thank you for having fun on the ice and being safe amongst family and friends.
|
|
Coming Soon!
"The Forester", the new Hyatt Place Hotel in Conway Park and "The Oaken" restaurant in the lobby of the hotel are on track for an
April opening.
Four new restaurants are planning to open their doors this spring.
- "The Station" and "Everett Farm" in Forest Square in the Waukegan Road/Settlers' Square business district
- "Rosati's" on the southwest corner of Western Avenue and Deerpath
- "Donati's" on the southwest corner of Western Avenue and Woodland Road
The City will keep you posted on these exciting developments!
|
|
City Council Meeting on Monday, March 1
The next City Council meeting will be held on Monday at 6:30 p.m. City Council meetings are livestreamed and broadcast on cable TV (Comcast Channel 17 and
U-Verse Channel 99).
Click here for the agenda.
Click here for the public audience link.
Webinar ID: 843 4290 6913
Passcode: 1861
Public Comment Call-In: 847.810.3643.
|
|
Passing of Former Mayor Frank Waldeck
The City of Lake Forest is deeply saddened to note the passing of former Mayor Frank J. Waldeck on February 12. Mr. Waldeck served as Mayor of Lake Forest from 1978 to 1981, and he will long be remembered for his love for his family, his community and fellow residents. A Resolution of Sympathy will be read at the March 15 City Council meeting.
|
|
Find the stories of the people and organizations in the community we love and call home.
Follow us and help spread the word about Lake Forest Love!
|
|
“Vaccine Buddies”
Help Seniors Navigate
COVID Vaccine Appointments
A huge shout out to local volunteers Nicole Phelan and Marybeth O'Shea who are the innovators behind "Vaccine Buddies"!
Along with Dickinson Hall (Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center), they are leading the charge to assist residents 65 and older in navigating numerous websites, emails and scheduling vaccination appointments.
Seniors Who Need Help may access help by using Facebook or this form.
Currently, over 50 volunteers have signed up to help! If you're interested in "buddying up" with a senior resident, please register via Facebook, email LF/LB Vaccine Buddies at lflbvaccinebuddies@gmail.com or fill out this form.
Please call Dickinson Hall (Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center) at 847.234.2209 for more information.
|
|
Register for the COVID-19 Vaccine here.
|
|
The Lake County Health Department urges all Lake Country residents to register with AllVax and to pursue opportunities for vaccination at retail pharmacies, hospitals, or doctors' offices.
Please note that the AllVax system will update your profile if you receive a vaccine from another provider.
The AllVax system does not email everyone who is eligible at the same time. It will notify you when all three of these things occur:
- You are eligible in the current phase of vaccinations;
- The Health Department has received a shipment of vaccine; AND
- Vaccination appointments are currently available.
Where can I find vaccination sites to check for appointments?
The State of Illinois has created an interactive map of locations offering vaccine appointments. The State of Illinois Vaccine Locator website provides a directory of locations offering COVID-19 vaccines, including dozens of pharmacies in Lake County. At this time, all sites are providing vaccinations by appointment only. Residents are encouraged to check with their own healthcare provider and register with additional vaccine providers who may have appointments available. Please be advised that all vaccine providers have very limited appointment availability due to limited vaccine supply. While vaccine supply remains low, please check back at participating sites near you. Appointments may open (and fill) quickly.
Is the City providing vaccinations?
No, vaccines are being distributed through local health departments and vaccination partners, such as pharmacies and hospital systems. The Lake County Health Department is the primary vaccinator for our area, supported by area hospitals, pharmacies, and medical groups. As vaccine inventories increase, vaccines will be more widely available at convenient locations such as retail pharmacies, doctors' offices, and state-run clinics.
|
|
Upcoming City Meetings
- City Council Meeting: Monday, 3/1, 6:30 p.m.
- Building Review Board Meeting: Wednesday, 3/3, 6 p.m.
Click here for agendas, minutes, packets and videos. Meetings are held remotely unless noted.
|
|
Election Judges Needed for April Election
Be a good neighbor and get paid for it! The Lake County Clerk’s Office is looking for election workers for the April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election. Most importantly, your help is needed to maintain the integrity of the voting process.
You must be a Lake County registered voter and enthusiastic about customer service. Bilingual English/Spanish speaking applicants are encouraged to apply. Training classes are taking place from Feb. 26 to March 2.
Click here for more information.
|
|
Local COVID Resources
State/Federal COVID Resources
|
|
The City of Lake Forest, Illinois | Website
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
