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Tis' the Season to Shop Local
The holiday shopping season is officially underway, but there is still plenty of time to celebrate and support our local business and nonprofit community by 'Thinking Local First' for the holidays. From pop-up shops to window displays, one-of-a-kind and specialty products, sparking lights and holiday tributes - there's opportunities for the whole family.
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Enjoy Some Holiday 'Pops' This Saturday!
On Saturday, December 5, Market Square will be full of the sights, sounds, and smells of the holidays. Urban Kettle will be set up offering freshly popped kettle corn for sale outside Lake Forest Station.
Also, the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra will feature a brass quintet in Market Square to provide their own holiday "pops" for local shoppers. Stop by anytime from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Support Local Institutions at Lake Forest Station! |
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Lake Forest Station, A unique pop up shop benefiting local non profits and institutions, will feature the following organizations this week:
Gorton Community Center on Sat., Dec. 5. Mother's Trust on Thurs., Dec. 10.
Elawa Farm on Fri., Dec. 11.
The Lake Forest Station is open from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Make sure you follow the Lake Forest Station on Instagram or Facebook to see what unique gifts will be featured each day.
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Take a 'Holiday Stroll' in Market Square! |
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The Holiday Stroll continues this week in Market Square, brought to you by the LF/LB Chamber and community partners, featuring holiday window displays, pop ups in storefronts, sparking lights and store exhibits providing the perfect ambiance to encourage you to Think Local First for Holiday Gifts!
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ART POP, immediately to the east of Kiddle’s, features 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 Dec. 19 or by appointment).
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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.
For more information on these events or ways to support our local business community, visit the Chamber's website.
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Holiday Happenings at the Rec
The Recreation Department is excited to announce several family-friendly activities to enjoy the holidays this season!
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New! Letters From Santa
Dec. 1 – 15
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Receive a personalized letter straight from the North Pole. A special mailbox will be placed outside of the Lake Forest Recreation Center to receive letters addressed to Santa. |
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New! Santa & Frosty's Selfie Scavenger Hunt in the Parks Dec. 7 – 18
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Beginning Monday, Dec. 7, Santa and Frosty will be hiding in various community and neighborhood parks around town. If you find one, take a selfie, and send us your picture to be entered in a special holiday raffle! Raffle prize winner will receive a stuff your own teddy bear kit for each child in their family and a fabulous gift basket with gift cards for local restaurants and shops!
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New! Santa's Drive-Thru Visit Dec. 19 |
Take a magical drive to Dickinson Hall to visit with Santa at the North Pole! Santa and his elves will be on site to spread the Christmas cheer. Goodie bags will be provided for all the kids. |
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Holiday Market Opens Friday at Elawa Farm |
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Elawa Farm's annual Holiday Market will be held this Friday and Saturday, Dec.4 – 5 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The market will offer trees and greenery, holiday decor, gift items from local artisans, as well as cookies, baked goods, and other treats from our Kitchen. Dress for the weather, as the market will be open air.
If you placed an online order for our market, you can pick up those items during our Holiday Market hours this weekend. Please notify staff at the front table in the courtyard of your order, and they will bring to you.
Safety measures will be implemented at the market to ensure your health and safety including capacity limits in the market area of no more than 25 customers, face coverings required at all times, and social distancing measures. For more information visit Elawa Farm's website.
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Virtual City Council Meeting on Monday, December 7
City Council meetings are live-streamed on the City's website and on cable TV (Comcast channel 17 and U-Verse channel 99).
The agenda is posted on the City's website.
Webinar ID: 880 7676 0162
Passcode: 1861
Public Comment: 847.810.3643
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Deerpath/Rte. 41 Pump Station Project Update
This week construction signage was installed along Deerpath and final tree removal inspections have occurred. Beginning on Friday, fencing will be installed around trees that will be protected throughout the project area. The City has worked very closely with IDOT to ensure that heritage trees in the area are protected and preserved to the extent possible. Beginning on Monday, Dec. 7, Homer Trees will begin tree removals to prepare the site for construction, and anticipates this process should be completed within a week.
Work will take place between 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. During construction, flaggers will be present to direct trucks entering the construction area, and vehicular traffic will be limited to one lane. Please check the City's website, social media outlets and the City's E-News for updates.
About the Project
The Deerpath/Rte. 41 Pump Station Project seeks to alleviate ongoing flooding issues at this intersection caused by a malfunctioning pumping station located under the viaduct. The project includes the construction of a new pumping station at the southwest corner of Ahwahnee Lane and Deerpath Lane, new storm sewers and two detention ponds on the Deerpath Golf Course. In addition to stormwater enhancements, both lanes on Deerpath under Route 41 will be widened and two dedicated left turn lanes will be created to improve safety and traffic flow through the intersection. The project is being funded and managed by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) at a cost of $12,127,335. The project is anticipated to be completed by December 2022.
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Enhanced Coronavirus Data Hub Now Available
As of this week, there are over 36,000 confirmed cases in Lake County. That is a cumulative total through the pandemic. This is about 5% of the County’s population that has been diagnosed, and because testing was so limited in the spring and many people with the virus have no symptoms, it is likely that the actual number/percentage is much higher.
The Lake County Health Department has launched new features to its Coronavirus Data Hub as a resource to help Lake County residents better understand the impact of the pandemic on our communities. Since pandemic began, we have been working to provide meaningful data. Based on feedback from the community, these new features include:
- Case trends
- Case demographics
- Death demographics
- Testing and hospitalizations
The Data Hub is updated Mondays through Fridays and can be viewed online here.
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Celebrate the Holiday Season Safely
As cases continue to increase throughout the County, do your part to protect yourself and your family this holiday season. Below are some helpful reminders and tips as you plan for this holiday season.
Holiday Celebrations and Small Gathering Tips from the CDC
- Businesses and Employers
- Communities and Faith-Based Organizations
- Schools and Childcare Programs
- Travelers
This page is very user-friendly and has information to help residents stay safe and informed!
Who can I contact for more information? The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has established a COVID-19 hotline and email address to answer questions from the public:
The Lake County Health Department has also established a COVID-19 email address at covid19@lakecountyil.gov available to the public to submit general questions.
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IDPH recommends getting tested 5-7 days after attending large gatherings, make a plan to get a FREE COVID-19 test today. See below for more information about testing.
Where can I get tested for COVID-19?
Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
College of Lake County
19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake
Sunday, Dec. 6, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Grant Community High School - South Lot
285 Grand Ave., Fox Lake
Monday, Dec. 7, 8 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Knox Park
1155 E Main St, Lake Zurich
Monday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
College of Lake County
19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake
Testing is free and open to all regardless of symptoms. A phone number and name are required in order to receive testing results. Photo identification and proof of insurance are helpful, but not required. High demand for testing may result in long wait times. Testing locations may close early due to inclement weather or if daily testing supplies are exhausted. Additional COVID-19 testing locations and information can be found at the Lake County Health Department or Illinois Department of Health websites.
How long will I have to wait to receive my results?
Due to increased demands, please expect to wait between 5-7 days for your test results. If you were recently tested at a mobile COVID-19 testing site and it's been longer than 7 days and you have not been contacted, please call them at 888-297-7208 or visit https://idph-mychart.pchosted.com/idph/Authentication/Login.
What do I do while I am waiting to receive my results?
While you are waiting for your results to come back, it is important to take precautions and quarantine. Even if the result is negative, you should still quarantine for 14 days following exposure to COVID-19. For more information on testing and how to quarantine, please visit the CDC page on How to Quarantine.
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