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Click here to see a Tier 3 Resurgence Mitigation FAQ issued by the State of Illinois.
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Happy Thanksgiving
Please have a healthy holiday and do your part to keep yourself and each other safe.
Take Extra Caution! Please:
Wear a Mask
Wash Your Hands
Watch Your Distance
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Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Tier 3 Compliance
The Department has reviewed programs and services that may operate according to the Tier 3 restrictions. You may view the plan here.
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Deerpath/Rte. 41 Viaduct Improvements
The important project to mitigate the flooding problem at Deerpath and Rte. 41 is scheduled to begin and will be funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) at a cost of $12,127,335. The project is expected to be completed by December of 2022.
A new pumping station will be constructed at the southwest corner of Ahwahnee Lane and Deerpath Road. The current equipment, initially installed in 1951, has been malfunctioning for years and must be replaced. At the same time, new storm sewers will be installed and two detention ponds will be created on the Deerpath Golf Course. In addition, both lanes on Deepath under Rte. 41 will be widened, and two dedicated left turn lanes will be created to improve safety and the flow of traffic at the intersection.
Signage will be installed throughout the area within the next week. Beginning on Monday, November 30, preparatory tree removal will begin. The City is working with IDOT to ensure that heritage trees in the area are protected and preserved to the extent possible. Excavation of the two ponds is anticipated to begin on or about December 7. At that time, flaggers will be present to direct trucks entering and exiting Deerpath Golf Course. Work will take place from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on weekdays and from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
The City appreciates your patience and understanding during this disruptive period. However, residents and affected institutions (Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Deer Path Middle School, Faith Lutheran Church, Deerpath Golf Course) should expect traffic delays. Please check the City’s website, social media outlets and the City’s E-News for updates.
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Lake Forest Station Pop Up
to Open the Day
after Thanksgiving
Original art by George Erkenswick, a current Junior at Lake Forest High School
The City of Lake Forest will open a first of its kind Pop Up shop at the East Lake Forest train station on Friday, November 27. Called Lake Forest Station, the shop will introduce something new and exciting to the downtown shopping district for the holiday season and support many Lake Forest non-profits by providing a venue to raise their visibility and sell branded items.
By opening a fun, new shop in Market Square, the City along with sponsors Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Lake Forest, Coldwell Banker, @properties, Compass, and Griffith, Grant and Lackie hope to promote local shopping and help to bolster the Lake Forest business community during this challenging period.
Lake Forest Station will open on Friday, November 27 and operate from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Sunday, January 9. The shop will be staffed by adult volunteers and Lake Forest High School National Honor Society students who will earn service hours. Beginning on Monday, November 23, you can follow Lake Forest Station on Instagram.
Proceeds from the sale of non-profit merchandise will go directly back to their organizations. Gorton Community Center, Elawa Farm, Lake Forest Open Lands Association, Lake Forest Library, CROYA, LFHS Spirit Store, Ragdale, History Center of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff, Mother’s Trust, Paws for Patrick and Reading Power will take part, among others. Net profit from Lake Forest Station will be distributed among participating non-profits.
Lake Forest Garden Club has generously installed the beautiful floral arrangements in the large urns near the front entrance of Lake Forest Station. George Erkenswick, a talented artist and junior at Lake Forest High School, created the illustration of Lake Forest Station, which will appear on community boards, advertisements and shopping bags stickers.
When the lights go on at Lake Forest Station, the City hopes the unique Pop Up makes the holiday season and this unprecedented time a little bit brighter for Lake Forest and encourages all to stop in!
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Get Set to Light Up Lake Forest!
Beginning on Friday, November 27, community and neighborhood parks will be decorated with holiday trees and lights, which will remain on for the entire season.
· Elawa Park
· Everett Park
· Forest Park
· Northcroft Park
· South Park
· Townline Park
· Waveland Park
· West Park
Coming Soon!
Watch the Parks and Recreation website and social media platforms for the announcement of a socially distant, fun, family activity involving all of the parks listed above.
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Holiday Stroll in Market Square starts Friday, November 27
The LF/LB Chamber and community partners are bringing the holiday spirit to downtown Lake Forest with special holiday window displays, pop ups in storefronts, opportunities for selfies, sparkling lights and store exhibits – all while following current guidelines – a fun way for residents and visitors of all ages to ‘Think Local First’ for the holidays. The Holiday Strol’ starts on Nov. 27 and will run through the month of December.
The windows of Market Square will come alive with beautiful holiday-themed displays by merchants and local organizations, among them a tribute to Marshall Field by the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, Lake Forest Library’s ‘Deck the Town’ display of community-designed ornaments, displays from local schools, the Lake Forest Parks & Recreation, art-filled windows designed by local artists, and a whole new tradition – opportunities for selfies for the whole family!
In addition to Lake Forest Station, there will be two pop up shops in the Square to celebrate the season:
ART POP, immediately to the east of Kiddle’s, will feature one-of-a-kind gifts for sale by local artists from the Deer Path Art League, Artists on the Bluff and Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Artisan Guild (open every Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. through December 19 or by appointment).
Two doors further east, FILL-A-HEART-FOR-KIDS will be hosting a ‘Santa’s Workshop’ at 270 Market Square from Nov. 19-Dec. 20, Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. or by appointment. Guests can purchase gifts or donate items to sponsor a homeless or foster child.
Let’s shop local first! For complete details visit the Chamber’s website.
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Upcoming City Meetings
- Zoning Board of Appeals: Monday, 11/23, 6:30 p.m.
- Building Review Board: Wednesday, 12/2, 6:30 p.m.
Check here for agendas. Meetings are held virtually unless noted.
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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.
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Mobile COVID-19 Testing Offered in Lake County
A mobile testing unit managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health will be stationed in the county according to the following schedule:
Wednesday, 11/25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
WALK UP ONLY TEST SITE
Highwood Public Library
102 Highwood Ave., Highwood
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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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