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Register for the COVID-19 Vaccine here.
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Vaccine Updates
Currently, there is a lot of buzz about vaccinations being made available at multiple locations in our area, but it is still important to register with Allvax.
The AllVax Portal is provided by the Lake County Health Department. Other locations like Jewel-Osco, CVS and Walgreens are also offering vaccinations. The Lake County Health Department urges all Lake Country residents to register with AllVax and to pursue opportunities for vaccination at retail pharmacies, hospitals, or doctors' offices.
Please note that the AllVax system will update your profile if you receive a vaccine from another provider.
The AllVax system does not email everyone who is eligible at the same time. It will notify you when all three of these things occur:
- You are eligible in the current phase of vaccinations;
- The Health Department has received a shipment of vaccine; AND
- Vaccination appointments are currently available.
Where can I find vaccination sites to check for appointments?
The State of Illinois has created an interactive map of locations offering vaccine appointments. The State of Illinois Vaccine Locator website provides a directory of locations offering COVID-19 vaccines, including dozens of pharmacies in Lake County. At this time, all sites are providing vaccinations by appointment only. Residents are encouraged to check with their own healthcare provider and register with additional vaccine providers who may have appointments available. Please be advised that all vaccine providers have very limited appointment availability due to limited vaccine supply. While vaccine supply remains low, please check back at participating sites near you. Appointments may open (and fill) quickly.
Is the City providing vaccinations?
No, vaccines are being distributed through local health departments and vaccination partners, such as pharmacies and hospital systems. The Lake County Health Department is the primary vaccinator for our area, supported by area hospitals, pharmacies, and medical groups. As vaccine inventories increase, vaccines will be more widely available at convenient locations such as retail pharmacies, doctors' offices, and state-run clinics.
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"Our Own Winter Wonderland" |
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Lake Forest is a beautiful place to be in all seasons! This amazing look at winter in our two communities is courtesy of Mike Borkowski and Dronation Video Services. |
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Get our new App! Check out "Lake Forest Now" for your android or iOS phone. Build a customized layout based on your areas of interest and receive notifications, pay your water bill, check out local restaurants, read the local papers, find bike paths, watch City meetings, check out the calendar. Download at Google Play Store or Apple App Store today!
Visit our new Blog! See a curation of stories told by local writers and artists. Explore the happenings, people, voices and ideas that breathe life into Lake Forest. There are stories about people who live and work here that you might like to know!
Visit our new Website! Our new beta website has launched! Your patience is appreciated while we continue to work on finalizing our website's navigation, content, and links. While we continue this work you may encounter occasional broken weblinks or files. If you can't find what you're looking for, please email us or use the new amazing Search feature! Take a look around and let us know what you think.
Submit Service Requests Online! Visitors of our website can now submit service requests or report concerns to the City online, which automatically route to the responsible City Department or staff member. This functionality offers an easier way for residents to request City services and eliminates the guesswork of whom or where to call. Visit our online portal to learn more about this feature.
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Valentine's Day is THIS WEEKEND! Be is sure to show your LOVE for our the community and THINK LOCAL FIRST for Valentine's Day! Our small businesses and restaurants are grateful for your business! ❤️ 💕 💝 |
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Starting on Monday, February 15, the Library is reopening its doors to allow brief visits of up to 30 minutes per day. Hours will be Monday–Friday: 10 a.m.-6 pm. and Saturdays: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Patrons can continue to place holds on materials for contactless pickup in the Foyer, but they can also now browse the collections and get in-person reference and reader's advisory assistance from librarians. Details are available at www.lakeforestlibrary.org/carryout.
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City Council Meeting on Tuesday, February
The next City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 16 at 6:30 p.m. (due to the holiday weekend). City Council meetings are livestreamed on the City's website and broadcast on cable TV (Comcast Channel 17 and U-Verse Channel 99).
Click here for the agenda.
Click here for the public audience link.
Webinar ID: 835 7680 7232
Passcode: 1861
Public Comment Call-In: 847.810.3643
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Upcoming City Meetings
- City Council: Tuesday, February 16, 6:30 p.m.
- Environmental Sustainability Committee: Wednesday, February 17, 6:30 p.m.
Click here for agendas, minutes, packets and videos. Meetings are held remotely unless noted.
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Missing the Sun? There’s still time to Support Solar!
There’s still time to join over 150 households in Lake Forest who have registered in the North Shore Community Solar Program. Are you interested in supporting renewable energy and saving on your energy costs? The program offers you an opportunity to save 20% on your energy supply costs without the need to install or maintain solar equipment on your property. There is no upfront cost or obligations to join the waitlist. Learn more about this opportunity by visiting www.northshorecommunitysolar.com.
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Local COVID Resources
State/Federal COVID Resources
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The City of Lake Forest, Illinois | Website
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