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Due to the rain predicted for tomorrow, the March 27 Easter Eggstravaganza has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 3. |
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Vote Early at City Hall
City Hall (220 E. Deerpath) is an Early Voting site for the April 6 Consolidated Election.
Dates: Monday, March 22-Saturday, April 4
Hours: M-F, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and
Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
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Connect with the City through the App
It's easy than EVER now to get engaged with the City using the Lake Forest Now App! 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!
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Expanded Hours at the Compost Center
The Compost Center will be returning to its summer hours this weekend and will be open on Saturdays from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and on Sundays from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information on the Compost Center please click here.
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The City's Annual Financial Reporting Made Easy
Image courtesy of Mark McMahon @mcmahongallery.com
The City’s Finance Department has been working hard to offer residents the “Popular Annual Financial Report”, an easy-to-navigate summary of the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, targeting key items of interest to our residents and business community. Filled with graphics and charts, the document allows you to actively engage and drill down to the City’s financial transparency portal for more information. This project continues the City’s efforts to communicate its financial data in an easily understandable format.
You may view the City’s stories by using the following links:
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Join "Green Minds" for a Timely Spring Program
Thursday, April 1, 7-8 p.m.
"Environmentally-Safe Solutions for Weeds and insect Pests" will be held virtually, providing residents with practical, environmentally-conscious solutions for weed and insect management around your home and yard. Solutions that balance effective management with the health of your family and pets and also the health of the local watershed and wildlife. The program will be followed by Q&A.
"Green Minds" is a Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Sustainable Residents Initiative that seeks to bring awareness to current environmental issues and to encourage educated, sustainable practices.
Please click here to register.
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Celebrate Earth Day
The Earth Day Beach Clean-up Event is sold out. If you weren't able to snag your tickets for this date, don't worry. There will be more opportunities in the future!
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COVID
Mobile Testing Offered in Lake County
Thursday, 4/1, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Mundelein Metra Station
205 N Archer Ave., Mundelein
Friday, 4/2, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Highland Park Metra Station
1700 St. John’s Ave., Highland Park
New Vaccination Site to come to Deerfield
The Lake County Health Department, in coordination with the Deerfield Park District and Village of Deerfield, has announced plans to open a regional vaccination site in Deerfield, following the Department’s evaluation of several venues in southeast Lake County. The new site will be administered through a public-private partnership between the Lake County Health Department and Doctors Test Centers. Residents of Lake County and other Lake County communities will be able to schedule appointments at this site once they become available. Eligibility will be determined according to the Lake County Health Department guidelines.
The City will share more information about this new vaccination site via social media, eNews and the City's website.
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The State of Illinois - Bridge Phase and New Vaccination Eligibility
Last week, the State announced a new bridge phase to allow for faster re-opening of the economy. This announcement welcomes new modifications to Phase 4, relaxing previous capacity limits and increased business operations. During this phase, the State's mask mandate will continue in accordance with current guidelines. City staff is still reviewing the new guidelines and standards, and will be using this information to inform future service and/or program and event expansions. Click here to view the "A Bridge to Phase 5" information.
Also last week, the Governor's Office announced two new categories of COVID-19 vaccine eligible groups.
Beginning Monday, March 22, higher education staff, government workers and media became eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, and beginning Monday, March 29, food and beverage workers, construction trade workers and religious leaders will be eligible.
All Illinois residents aged 16+ will be eligible for the vaccine starting April 12.
Please click here for more information, or call 833.621.1284.
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Finding a Vaccination
Although current demand for the COVID-19 vaccine continues to exceed supply, the State of Illinois and local Health Departments encourage residents to browse local pharmacies for appointments, as openings may become available throughout the day.
Senior citizens who are Lake Forest or Lake Bluff residents can also look to "Vaccine Buddies" to help navigate COVID-19 vaccine appointments. Contact Dickinson Hall (Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center) for more information at 847.234.2209. As of March 17, Vaccine Buddies has helped almost 600 people secure vaccinations!
In addition to the Lake County Health Department's AllVax Portal, additional vaccine aggregator sites may help you search for appointments in your area:
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Deerpath/Rte. 41 Viaduct/Pump Station Project
At the southeast corner:
Excavation for the pump station has begun and several trucks will be staged along Ahwahnee Lane during work hours.
On Deerpath Golf Course:
Retaining wall installation work will continue at Detention Pond #1 (west pond) and minor grading and top soil spreading will continue at Detention Pond #2 (east pond). If needed, truck staging and traffic will remain along Clover Avenue, the entrance road to the Golf Course.
On Deerpath Road:
In the parkway on the north side of Deerpath Road, a City fiber line will be relocated the week of March 29. This work will not impact residents. If a lane closure is necessary, flaggers will be on site to direct traffic.
At the northwest corner:
A drainage pipe will be directional-bored under Rte. 41, the bike path, and the Union Pacific freight train line. This work will continue the week of March 29.
On or about Monday, April 12, the southbound exit ramp onto Deerpath from 41 will be closed until at least Monday, May 10 as this drainage pipe is installed underground eastbound. Signage will be installed around the week of March 29.
Contractors are working from 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on weekdays. Should Deerpath need to be reduced to one lane, flaggers will be present to direct trucks entering and exiting Deerpath Golf Course.
Any questions should be directed to Bernard Pondexter, Engineering Assistant, Public Works Department, at 847.810.3556.
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City Hosts Free Paper Shredding Event
Saturday, April 17
8:30-11:30 a.m.
Municipal Services Building
800 N. Field Drive
Open to Lake Forest residents only - bring your private documents to be safely and securely destroyed. Please note that there is a four-box limit (a box is considered to be about the size of a standard copier paper box) and that any plastic paper bindings should be removed.
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Upcoming City Meetings
- Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting: Monday, 3/29, 6:30 p.m.
- Special Legal Committee Meeting: Tuesday, 3/30, 4 p.m.
- Public Works Committee Meeting: Thursday, April 1, 3:30 p.m.
Click here for agendas, minutes, packets and videos. Meetings are held remotely unless noted.
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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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