Important COVID-19 Community Updates
Beginning today, Lake Forest enters into Phase 4 of the Governor's "Restore Illinois" Plan. Please remember that face coverings, frequent hand sanitizing and 6-foot physical distancing are still required.

The Municipal Services Building and City Hall are open with limited staffing and safety protocols in place. Other City staff will continue to work remotely. Until further notice, the City encourages residents to continue using online City services as often as possible.

This E-Newsletter will continue to be issued every Monday, Wednesday and Friday or as necessary. Please dial 9-1-1 in case of emergencies only, and 847.234.2601 for non-emergencies. For all other City services, please call the City's general phone line, 847.234.2600. Check the City's website for additional information and continue to send any inquiries to cityhall@cityoflakeforest.com .
Phase 4 Guidelines for Reopening in Illinois are now available. Check out this video from the state for more information:

View a summary of the Guidelines here .
What's Open in Lake Forest?
City Buildings 
  • Cemetery & Gatehouse
  • City Hall
  • Compost/Recycling Center
  • East Train Station - Silver Lining Barber Shop and Slick Shine only (Metra ticket office closed)
  • Municipal Services Building
  • Public Safety Building
  • Water Plant
 
  • Telegraph Road Train Station 
*For a complete list of the status of City buildings visit the City's website .
Parks & Recreation Facilities
  • Deerpath Golf Course
  • Forest Park Beach (including concessions and restrooms)
  • Park Grounds & Trails
  • Tennis Courts

Open beginning Monday, July 6:
  • Fitness Center (with limitations)
  • Stirling Hall 
  • Wildlife Discovery Center (outdoor exhibits and trails open, indoor exhibits & restrooms are closed)
  • Recreation Center (will open to registered program participants only on Monday, July 6)
  • Park & Beach Pavilions 
  • Park & Beach Playgrounds 
  • Park Facility Restrooms 
  • Kinderhaven 
*For a complete list of the status of recreation facilities visit the Lake Forest Parks & Recreation's website.
Take The Survey!

And now for something completely different.

The Environmental Sustainability Committee is striving to learn what environmental and sustainability initiatives are important to Lake Foresters. To assist in collecting this data, the Committee has created a short survey to gauge environmental and sustainability awareness within the community. The results of this survey will be used to help shape the Committee’s future policy initiatives, outreach and engagement priorities.

It should take about 5 minutes to complete, and all responses are anonymous. If you are interested in participating in the survey, please follow this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HJDBCVQ,
Don't Forget...
It's as Easy as
It's Important


Please respond online at my2020census.gov or by phone at 844.330.2020.

In the coming months, when it is safe to do so, Census takers will follow up with in-person visits to addresses for which responses have not been received.

Completing the Census questionnaire is easy, secure and important. Thank you for helping Lake Forest and Illinois achieve a Complete Count!
Lake County Interactive Map
The Lake County Health Department's interactive map shares the number of residents who have tested positive for COVID-19 in each municipality. According to the LCHD website, it is best viewed on a computer. You can view the map   here .
Local Resources
State/Federal Resources
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