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New Regional Vaccination Clinic in Deerfield to Serve Lake Forest & Southeast Lake County Residents
The Lake County Health Department, in coordination with the Deerfield Park District and Village of Deerfield, has announced plans to open a regional vaccination site in Deerfield, following the Department’s evaluation of several venues in southeast Lake County. The new site will be administered through a public-private partnership between the Lake County Health Department and Doctors Test Centers. Residents of Lake County and other Lake County communities will be able to schedule appointments at this site once they become available. Eligibility will be determined according to the Lake County Health Department guidelines.
The City will share more information about this new vaccination site via social media, eNews and our website.
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Governor Pritzker Vaccination Announcements
On Thursday, the State announced a new bridge phase to allow for faster re-opening of the economy. This announcement welcomes new modifications to Phase 4, relaxing previous capacity limits and increased business operations. During this phase, the State's mask mandate will continue in accordance with current guidelines. City staff is still reviewing the new guidelines and standards, and will be using this information to inform future service and/or program and event expansions. Click here to view the "A Bridge to Phase 5" information.
Today, the Governor's Office announced two new categories of COVID-19 vaccine eligible groups.
Beginning Monday, March 22, higher education staff, government workers and media will be eligible and beginning Monday, March 29, food and beverage workers, construction trade workers and religious leaders will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
In addition, the Governor also announced yesterday that all Illinois residents aged 16+ will be eligible for the vaccine starting April 12.
Please click here for more information, or call 833.621.1284.
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Vote Early at City Hall
Did you know that City Hall (220 E. Deerpath) is an Early Voting site for the April 6 Consolidated Election?
Dates: Monday, March 22-Saturday, April 4
Hours: M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and
Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Connect with the City through the App
It's easy than EVER now to get engaged with the City using the Lake Forest Now App! 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!
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Ragdale News
Dance and Music Composer's Studio Breaks Ground
Earlier this week, Mayor George Pandaleon and City Manager Jason Wicha joined a small group to celebrate the start of construction on a replacement studio on the Ragdale Campus. The studio, which replaces the former Friends’ Studio, was made possible through a partnership with the Morrison-Shearer Foundation. The studio will allow Ragdale to more fully support artists’ work in the areas of dance and musical composition and will be accessible to those with limited mobility. The contribution of the Morrison-Shearer Foundation in the amount of $1.5 million to support the new studio is the largest gift received in the history of Ragdale. The new studio is expected to be ready to welcome artists in the fall of this year.
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Celebrate Earth Day
Join us! The City of Lake Forest is partnering with Green Minds LF-LB, League of Women Voters of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area, and Lake Forest Open Lands Association to organize an Earth Day Clean-up Event on Saturday, April 17 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Tickets and additional information, including parking, are available via Eventbrite. Tickets are limited due to State regulations. Click here for the Eventbrite link.
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41st Anniversary as a Tree City
The Arbor Day Foundation recently named Lake Forest a 2020 Tree City USA for the 41st year in a row, as well as recognition for demonstrating environmental improvement and higher level of tree care. Lake Forest achieved Tree City recognition by meeting the program's 4 requirements: a tree board or department, a tree care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per capita, and an Arbor Day observance and proclamation. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters.
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Vaccine Appointment Registration
Although current demand for the COVID-19 vaccine continues to exceed supply, the State of Illinois and local Health Departments encourage residents to browse local pharmacies for appointments, as openings may become available throughout the day.
Senior citizens who are Lake Forest or Lake Bluff residents can also look to "Vaccine Buddies" to help navigate COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Contact Dickinson Hall (Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center) for more information at 847.234.2209. As of March 17, Vaccine Buddies has helped almost 600 people secure vaccinations!
In addition to the Lake County Health Department's AllVax Portal, additional vaccine aggregator sites may help you search for appointments in your area:
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Deerpath/Rte. 41 Viaduct/Pump Station Project
At the southeast corner
Excavation for the pump station has begun and several trucks will be staged along Ahwahnee Lane during work hours.
On Saturday, March 20 there will be work taking place at this site.
On Deerpath Golf Course
Retaining wall installation will begin the week of March 22 at Detention Pond #1 (west pond) and minor top soil spreading will occur at Detention Pond #2 (east pond). If needed, truck staging and traffic will remain along Clover Avenue, the entrance road to the Golf Course.
On Deerpath Road:
In the parkway on the north side of Deerpath Road, a City fiber line will be relocated the week of March 22. This work will not impact residents. If a lane closure is necessary, flaggers will be on site to direct traffic.
At the northwest corner:
A drainage pipe will be directional-bored under Rte. 41, the bike path, and the Union Pacific freight train line and work will noticeably increase the week of March 22.
On or about Monday, April 12, the southbound exit ramp onto Deerpath from 41 will be closed until at least Monday, May 10 as this drainage pipe is installed underground eastbound. Signage will be installed some time next week.
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.
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New Public Works Facebook Page
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City Hosts Free Paper Shredding Event
Saturday, April 17
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Municipal Services Building
800 N. Field Drive
Open to Lake Forest residents only - bring your private documents to be safely and securely destroyed. Please note that there is a four-box limit (a box is considered to be about the size of a standard copier paper box) and that any plastic paper bindings should be removed.
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Upcoming City Meetings
- Public Works Committee Meeting: Monday, 3/22, 3:30 p.m.
Click here for agendas, minutes, packets and videos. Meetings are held remotely unless noted.
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Local COVID Resources
State/Federal COVID Resources
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The City of Lake Forest, Illinois | Website
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