Important Community Updates
Read below for information about the State's move to the Bridge Phase, local Pfizer Vaccination Clinics, Turning the Town Green for Mental Health Awareness, Gifts for Mom at Lake Forest Station, and more!
Happy Mother's Day from Bart the Cart
May all your bottles be rinsed and your cardboard broken down.
Bart with Martha 'Mart' the cart

For more tips and to learn about what can and cannot be recycled curbside, visit www.bartthecart.com.
Approaching the "Bridge" to Normal
On Thursday, May 6, Governor Pritzker announced that Illinois will move into the Bridge Phase on Friday, May 14. is an indication of the State's continued progress in both its vaccination rate and stabilizing public health metrics.

As of Thursday, over 60% of all adult residents, including 85% of seniors, have received at least one dose of the vaccine, recent upward trends in hospitalizations have subsided, and positivity rates and cases are decreasing.

The Bridge Phase will allow for higher capacity limits for various types of business, retail, personal care services, festivals, events and social activities. Public health measures including face coverings, social distancing, and continued following of CDC guidelines are anticipated to remain in effect under the Bridge Phase.

Should metrics continue to improve, and the State's vaccination rate reaches 50% for Illinoisans age 16 and older, the State could move to Phase 5, or full reopening, on Friday, June 11.
Local Vaccination Clinics Planned for School Community
In anticipation of Pfizer-BioNTech receiving Emergency Use Authorization from the Food and Drug Administration for its COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15 next week, The City and Lake Forest Schools are working cooperatively to offer local vaccination options for our school community.

Pending FDA approval, registration information for a Pfizer vaccine clinic at Deer Path Middle School will be made available the week of May 10th for first doses on Sunday, May 16, and second doses on Monday, June 7. A registration link will be sent out via a special e-news next week.
Vaccine Availability in Lake County
According to the State of Illinois, over 504,300 vaccine doses have been administered to Lake County residents and over 30% of the population has been fully vaccinated. This week, the Lake County Health Department announced that it continues to expand vaccine accessibility throughout the County.

CDC Updates Guidance for those Fully Vaccinated
Last week, the CDC announced changes to guiding principles for fully vaccinated people. Fully vaccinated people can now unmask in certain settings. However, the CDC still recommends taking precautions by wearing well-fitted masks in indoor public settings, or large-sized in-person gatherings.
Turning the Town Green for Mental Health Awareness
Have you noticed the green ribbons being tied up around town? May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the green ribbon is the internationally recognized symbol.
Croya partnered with Paws for Patrick to tie green ribbons throughout the City to show care for the mental health of our community and draw attention to the campaign.
The City of Lake Forest, Highland Park, Lake Bluff, and Deerfield have joined forces with Paws For Patrick, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support to young people with mental health issues through the use of emotional support animals (ESAs) and therapy animals. Visit 211lakecounty.org or cdc.gov/mentalhealth for further support resources.
Gifts for Mom Still Available at Lake Forest Station

A gift for Mom is a gift to the community at the Lake Forest Station. Proceeds from the sale of merchandise at the shop will go directly back to participating local nonprofits. Over a dozen organizations have partnered with the City, and they are eager to share their mission with the community.
The Lake Forest Station Shop is open Tomorrow, Saturday May 7, from 11 am – 5 pm, and LFHS Boosters will be the featured non-profit. Stop by, grab a gift for mom, and enjoy the Lake Forest High School pep band performance from 1 pm – 2 pm!

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New Stories Shared on Lake Forest Love
Lake Forest Love is a blog of the City of Lake Forest that tells the wonderful stories of the people and organizations in the community we love and call home.  Click below for new stories shared this past week.
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Deerpath Through the Decades: Teeing Off with Fred Jackson
Join the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff for a walk down memory lane with Fred Jackson as he shares stories about this beloved, public golf course from its early years to today. Legendary sportswriter Don Pierson will host the conversation.
Few people have a golf tournament named in their honor and Fred, quick to point out he's glad it is not a memorial, is excited to talk about the tournament's 20-year history during this event - more good news - there is still room to register for the 20th anniversary Fred Jackson Golf Outing, click here for details.

For more information on this event, and to register visit the History Center online.
Upcoming City Meetings

  • No meetings scheduled for the week of May 10


Click here for agendas, minutes, packets and videos. Meetings are held remotely unless noted.
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