Beautiful, Fun, Important: Simply Put, Lake Forest's Ravines Are Extraordinary
By David A. F. Sweet Steve Bent grew up on Lake Road next to a ravine. He spent his youth roaming its slopes and exploring other nearby...
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David A.F. Sweet
Mar 20, 2023
Third Generation of Tiegs to Work for City of Lake Forest Makes His Mark at Water Plant
By David A. F. Sweet Since it was founded in 1861, the City of Lake Forest has welcomed thousands of loyal employees. But the Tiegs are...
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David A.F. Sweet
Feb 21, 2023
Veteran Patrol Officer Anderson Dedicated to Keeping Citizens Safe
By David A. F. Sweet Rick Anderson is the day-shift patrol commander for the Lake Forest Police Department. He has served as a...
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David A.F. Sweet
Feb 16, 2023
Compost & Recycling Draws Loads of Discarded Materials -- And a Few Regulars
By David A. F. Sweet Despite the chilly weather on the last day of 2022, an outdoor spot in Lake Forest welcomed scores of visitors. They...
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David A.F. Sweet
Feb 2, 2023
Inspector Keeps City Buildings Running Smoothly
By David A. F. Sweet Richie Paulsen Jr. was hired in 2015 as a seasonal worker for Building Maintenance before becoming a full-time...
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David A.F. Sweet
Jan 24, 2023
Lake Forest Fire Department Finds Tremendous Success in Cardiac-Arrest Saves
By David A. F. Sweet Millions of television viewers, along with dozens of NFL players standing nearby, were stunned when Buffalo Bills...
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David A.F. Sweet
Sep 26, 2022
Fleet Department Makes Sure Hundreds of Vehicles Run Smoothly
By David A. F. Sweet The City of Lake Forest Fleet Section supplies vehicles and equipment to Police, Fire, Streets & Sanitation and...
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David A.F. Sweet
Sep 20, 2022
New Arborist Skillfully Manages What Can be a Dangerous Job
By David A. F. Sweet Kelly Bougher is a maintenance worker and a certified arborist in the Forestry Department for the City of Lake...
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David A.F. Sweet
Sep 8, 2022
Bottom Line: Krygeris Helps Citizens Understand City Budget
By David A. F. Sweet Mark Krygeris is a Staff Accountant with the City of Lake Forest. A significant part of his responsibility is...
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David A.F. Sweet
Aug 18, 2022
Fountain of Youth: CROYA Remains the Rare Place Teenagers Can Call Their Own
By David A. F. Sweet Spread across one wall of Todd Nahigian’s office is the word CROYA. Since he manages the Lake Forest organization –...
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David A.F. Sweet
Aug 2, 2022
Be Like Mike: Perry a Mainstay at the Boat Launch
Mike Perry has worked at the Forest Park Beach since it was renovated in 1987. Lake Forest residents created this video to show their...
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David A.F. Sweet
Jun 27, 2022
This Is Now: Lake Forest App Lets You Check Beach Parking, Watch Baseball
By David A. F. Sweet Ever been excited to arrive at Forest Park Beach on a gorgeous summer day – and find there was nowhere to park?...
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David A.F. Sweet
Jun 6, 2022
‘My Work Is Never Boring’: City Clerk Discusses Job as Early Voting Nears
By David A. F. Sweet The Illinois General Primary Election is coming up on June 28, and Lake Forest citizens will be able to cast their...
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David A.F. Sweet
May 19, 2022
From Dragons to Bobcats, the Wildlife Discovery Center Is a Home for Those Who Need One
By David A. F. Sweet In a small room once dedicated to fitness machines at Lake Forest Parks & Recreation, the Wildlife Discovery Center...
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David A.F. Sweet
May 16, 2022
Building a Career: Borzick Reflects on 35 Years with the City of Lake Forest
By David A. F. Sweet As one enters Building Maintenance Supervisor Bill Borzick’s office, it’s hard not to notice a sign that says...
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David A.F. Sweet
Apr 28, 2022
Burr Oak Area Project Poised to Reduce Flooding for Residents
By David A. F. Sweet Back in 2019, the City of Lake Forest identified the Burr Oak Area Storm Sewer Improvement Project as the highest...
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Gigi Snellback
Apr 25, 2022
Why CROYA Is Like a Second Family
By Gigi Snellback Our lives are shaped by the people we choose to surround ourselves with. Luckily, I have made countless close...
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Rebecca Foster-Goodman
Apr 14, 2022
New City Map Helps Residents Identify Tree Species
By Rebecca Foster-Goodman Corey Wierema, City Forester for the City of Lake Forest, sat down with Lake Forest Love to discuss how a new...
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Eva Jarad
Apr 7, 2022
Safety First: Boat Improves Chances of Rescuing Those Struggling in Lake Michigan
By Eva Jarad Lake Forest Love had a chance to connect with Fire Chief Pete Siebert to ask questions about the City’s rescue boat. A few...
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Apr 4, 2022
Head of Water Plant Is Pumped About Providing Clean Water to Residents
By Kim Piekos You’d never know it’s the city’s water plant. Sequestered behind an impressive gate along Lake Road, the building blends...
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