Fall has arrived in full force. Lake Forest is especially beautiful this time of year and I hope everyone has a chance to enjoy the scenery around town.

I appreciated spending time with many of you at the recent employee family picnic and rib cook-off. After yet another uncompetitive showing, I’m coming to terms that I may be best suited as a judge! Although I do enjoy the early morning camaraderie with my fellow participants. Congratulations to the winners and a special thanks to the Activities Committee and volunteers for their efforts in planning such a fun event.

Speaking of employee celebrations, I am excited to announce the addition of our new Winter Wonderland: Holiday Party & Recognition Dinner. Employees & recent retirees will be invited to this event to help recognize the 2020, 2021, and 2022 honorees and celebrate the perseverance staff demonstrated over the past three years. The event will take place on Friday, December 2 at Cuneo’s Mansion in Vernon Hills. Additional details will be sent out in the coming weeks.

Take care,

Jason

October

Flu & COVID-19 Shot Clinic

1:30-3:30 p.m.

Municipal Services Building

Appointments are NOT required.

Complete where highlighted on the consent form prior to arrival.

October

Flu & COVID-19 Shot Clinic

2:30-4:30 p.m.

Public Safety Classroom

Appointments are NOT required.

Complete where highlighted on the consent form prior to arrival.

October

Flu & COVID-19 Shot Clinic

7-9 a.m.

Public Safety Classroom

Appointments are NOT required.

Complete where highlighted on the consent form prior to arrival.

October

Flu & COVID-19 Clinic

7-9 a.m.

Public Safety Classroom

Appointments are NOT required.

Complete where highlighted on the consent form prior to arrival.

The 2022 Family Picnic and Rib Cook-off was a success!

Mark your calendars for the 2023 Family Picnic!

September 16, 2023

Congratulations to our winners!

Madison Polster

Police Department

Police Officer

Madison has joined the Police Department with 6 years of service with the Army National Guard. She and her husband have 2 dogs. Madison enjoys fishing, traveling, and hiking.

Christopher Cordova

Police Department

Police Officer

Chris has been a Community Service Officer with the City for (??) years. He has his Associates in Arts and enjoys spending time with his family, riding his motorcycle and going on vacation.

Garrett Gratz

Public Works - Streets

Maintenance Worker II

Garrett began his work with the City in June of 2021 as a Seasonal Worker in the Sanitation Division. He is the oldest of his brothers and enjoys camping, riding his motorcycle and working in the garage.

Nick Sandstrom

Public Works - Streets

Maintenance Worker II

Nick has joined the Streets section with a background in Sales and Chimney Sweep. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, fishing, cooking, and tending to his chickens.

Heidi Krueger

Library

Director of Patron Services

Heidi has worked in a variety of positions in area libraries as a librarian and as a manager, most recently in St. Charles. She enjoys attending the theater, reading and listening to books, knitting and dining out with friends. Heidi looks forward to getting to know the Lake Forest community including the Library staff and patrons.

Growing Families

Ulises Castro and Jaqueline Rivera (Cemetery)

Oliver Ivan - 9/3

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS

Congratulations to our Recent Graduates!

Ben Grum

Police Sergeant

Masters of Business Administration, North Park University

Eric Krueger

Maintenance Worker II - Parks

Masters of Park, Recreation, & Tourism Management, University of Illinois

Adam Milczarek

Police Officer

Masters of Science - Investigations, University of New Haven

Brina Diaz

Human Resources Generalist

Masters of Business Administration, North Park University

If you've recently graduated or plan to graduate soon, let us know. We want to include you in future Connects!

Visit the Lake Forest Library to sign up for upcoming events

November

Reimagining Adventure as we Age

6:30-8:30 p.m.

Kaisan Room

Gail Zelitzky and Catherine Marienau, founders of the Women Over 70–Aging Reimagined podcast, share the lessons they've gleaned from interviews with their guests that inspire new and different ways of thinking about adventure as our lives ripen and change