Important COVID-19 Community Updates |
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Lake Forest is currently in Phase 4 of the Governor's "Restore Illinois" Plan. View the Phase 4 Guidelines here.
Please remember that face coverings, frequent hand sanitizing and 6-foot physical distancing are still required.
- Wear a Mask
- Wash Your Hands
- Watch Your Distance
If you have noticed you are not following COVID-19 precautions closely, you may be suffering from caution fatigue. This may cause you to have lower motivation to social distance and increase your risk of getting COVID-19. There are ways to combat caution fatigue.
- Take care of your physical and mental health.
- Reframe risks and benefits.
- Rebuild your routine.
- Make altruism a habit.
- Switch up your media diet.
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Almost all City buildings are open with limited staffing and safety protocols in place. The City encourages residents to continue using online City services as often as possible.
This E-Newsletter will continue to be issued every 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.
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New Rules for Masks in Restaurants
Beginning this week, people visiting bars and restaurants in Illinois are required to wear face coverings during all of their interactions with staff, regardless of whether they are sitting indoors or outdoors. The new guidelines were issued based on a recent increase in the number of cases statewide.
All restaurant and bar patrons must wear face coverings over their noses and mouths when interacting with restaurant employees, including:
- placing orders
- picking-up carryout orders
- when food and beverages are brought to the table or removed
Click here for more information.
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Mortgage Relief
The Illinois Housing Development Authority is accepting applications through Sept. 4 from homeowners affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
It’s important to reach out to your mortgage servicer on a regular basis about your situation. Only one application per household is allowed and an application is not a guarantee of assistance.
If you are approved, you will receive a grant of up to $15,000 that will be sent to your servicer to be applied against your mortgage. You may receive less than $15,000.
You may see the details of the program, if you are eligible, and how to apply here.
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ComEd Help
As the economy reopens, ComEd understands some customers may continue to experience financial hardship, and is offering several options for financial assistance:
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ComEd CARE Customer Hardship Grants. Residential customers facing financial hardship may be eligible to receive one-time CARE grants from ComEd to help them get back on their feet.
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ComEd Bill Payment Assistance Program. A one-time bill assistance credit of up to $500 is available this year for income eligible households with a past-due balance. Learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply at ComEd.com/BillAssistance.
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Flexible, Extended Payment Arrangements. For a limited time, residential customers may be eligible for a flexible payment arrangement with a down payment on the past-due amount and the accumulated balance spread over up to 18 months. Those facing financial hardship and income eligible households may be eligible for a flexible payment arrangement that spreads past-due balances over a period of up to 24 months with no down payment.
For complete details, contact ComEd at
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Lake County Partners is working with Abbott to help the company ramp up its workforce to assemble a new rapid COVID-19 antigen test in Gurnee.
Abbott is looking to hire 2,000 temporary workers, and many of the positions will not require technical experience and will include on-the-job training. Details include:
- Up to $2500 Cash Bonus
- $15.00/day-$18.00/night per hour
- Start Immediately. Day and Night shifts are available. No experience necessary.
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The deadline to respond to the 2020 Census is Sept. 30, 2020.
Census workers have begun knocking on doors in Lake County between the hours of 9 a.m. and 9 p.m., visiting every household that hasn’t yet responded to the census. Make sure to answer the door and get counted! The census taker will show you an ID badge that includes their name and picture, and will be carrying an electronic device, like a laptop or smartphone, that has the Census Bureau logo.
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What's Open in Lake Forest? |
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Parks & Recreation Facilities |
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- Deerpath Golf Course
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Forest Park Beach (including concessions and restrooms)
- Park Grounds & Trails
- Tennis Courts
- Playgrounds at All Facilities
- Park Restrooms
- Volleyball nets at the beach
- Stirling Hall
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Dickinson Hall (by appointment; call 847.234.2209)
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Wildlife Discovery Center (outdoor exhibits and trails open, indoor exhibits & restrooms are closed)
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Recreation Center (to registered program participants)
- Fitness Center
- CROYA
- Lake Forest Library
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Lake Forest Cemetery Gatehouse (by appointment; call 847.615.4341)
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- Kinderhaven
- Park and Beach Pavilions will remain closed through 2020
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- Cemetery & Gatehouse
- City Hall
- Compost/Recycling Center
- East Train Station - Restrooms, Silver Lining Barber Shop and Slick Shine (Metra ticket office closed)
- Telegraph Road Train Station - Restrooms, AREA Coffee Shop
- Municipal Services Building
- Public Safety Building
- Water Plant
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*For a complete list of the status of City buildings visit the City's website.
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Community Facilities
Visit their websites for the most up to date information:
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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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