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Lake Forest and Glenview Thank Governor

Governor Pritzker was thanked for his rejection of the Amtrak Hiawatha Expansion Project.

CROYA Poinsettia Sales Are Happening Now!

Proceeds support CROYA youth programs, scholarships and senior awards.

Presidential Proclamation on the Death of Elijah E. Cummings

The flags at all City facilities are lowered to half-staff by order of the President.

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Lake Forest College Celebrates Homecoming this Weekend

It's Homecoming at Lake Forest College and the flags are flying.

Fall Festival Closures

The Fall Festival will be held in the parking lot behind City Hall on Saturday from 3-10 p.m. Click here for parking lot/road closures.

Special Event Street Closures in Central Business District on Saturday

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City of Lake Forest Temporary Phone Outage Scheduled

There will be no phone or voicemail service on Saturday, October 5 from 7 a.m.-2 p.m.

Comprehensive Plan Update - Route 60 Community Input Workshop Thursday, Sep. 12

Help provide input on planning for this area from the Tollway east to the railroad bridge and the surrounding area.

North Beach Access Road Grand Opening

Please join us for the Opening and Dedication of the Hughes Gateway.

Lake Forest College Celebrates New Student Move-In Day this Weekend

And Lake Forest College flags are on display around town!

Union Pacific's Big Boy Steam Locomotive is Coming Through West Lake Forest

The train is on tour celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad's Completion.

Comprehensive Plan Update - Route 60 Community Input Workshop

Help provide input on planning for this area from the Tollway east to the railroad bridge and the surrounding area.

Deerpath/Western/McKinley Railroad Crossing to be Closed from August 8-16

Track maintenance will be taking place.

June 13 Plan Commission Meeting Rescheduled to June 20

You may view the agenda here.

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Spring Ward Meetings

Come for casual conversation and community information.

High School Students Invited to Serve on City Boards

This unique opportunity is open to both juniors and seniors.

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2019 Quadrennial Reassessment

Make sure you are being assessed correctly before January 1!

Meet the New City Manager

A reception welcoming Jason Wicha will take place following the February 4 City Council meeting.

American Flags Flown at Half Staff at City Buildings

The Proclamation honors the victims of the tragedy in Pittsburgh.

Comprehensive Plan Working Group to Host Public Workshop

Please join us for this Public Drop-In Workshop.

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Flags lowered to half staff at LF Fire Stations on October 7

In recognition of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service.

Reminder: Election Signs

Please check here about current regulations.

Early Voting Takes Place at City Hall October 22 - November 3

Vote early at City Hall.

City Council to Review Comcast Cable Franchise Agreement Renewal

The City of Lake Forest’s non-exclusive cable television franchise agreement with Comcast of Illinois, LLC. will expire on November 3, 2018. City Council will review a renewal franchise agreement with Comcast during their regular meeting on Monday, October 1, 2018. The meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 220 E. Deerpath, and members of the public interested in providing comments are welcome to participate in the discussion.

Parking Lot Behind City Hall Closed 9-21 through 9-23

The parking lot behind City Hall will be closed 9/21 to 9/23 and will re-open on 9/24.