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David A.F. Sweet
Mar 31, 2021
Striking the Right Chord: Pat Sikorovsky Helps Underprivileged Students Achieve Dreams
By David A. F. Sweet Every Christmas for years, Pat Sikorovsky and her husband Gene would invite dozens of friends to their Lake Forest...
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Carly Malanfant
Mar 26, 2021
Fanfare by the Common Man: Lake Forest Resident's Composition Stirred Inauguration Crowd
White hair, wigs, candlelight. These are some of the images that typically come to mind when one thinks of a composer. Bach, Beethoven,...
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David A.F. Sweet
Mar 24, 2021
The Old College Try: LFHS, Students Work Together to Improve Odds of College-Admissions Success
After the joy of spring break, many Lake Forest High School seniors will face the biggest decisions of their young lives. May 1 is known...
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David A.F. Sweet
Feb 24, 2021
Down to a Fine Art
Since COVID-19 swept the world, artist Adair Peck has focused on painting flowers. But these florals are far from typical: using a...
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David A.F. Sweet
Feb 24, 2021
Writing His Own Ticket
In this Internet age, where tourists post tens of thousands of photos and comments daily, it’s amazing to consider the one-time influence...
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Emma Baumgartel
Feb 23, 2021
Three Questions with Wendy Franzen, Editor in Chief of Forest & Bluff Magazine
Forest & Bluff Magazine, the monthly lifestyle publication covering the Lake Forest and Lake Bluff communities, recently welcomed Wendy...
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Emma Baumgartel
Feb 18, 2021
Dickinson Hall: A Virtual Success Story
Dickinson Hall, a beloved place for seniors to come together to enjoy events, classes, and entertainment, had to undergo a shift to...
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Emilia Field
Feb 18, 2021
U BELONG: A Strong Message for Youth
Are you like so many in Lake Forest who patiently waited for the McKinley Road viaduct mural to be completed? Have you wondered who is...
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Wendy Wood-Prince
Feb 4, 2021
Excerpts from "A Mid-Winter Skate"
Courtesy of Classic Chicago magazine and written by Wendy Wood-Prince. Dedicated park district staffers are the only signs of life in the...
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Jennifer Karras
Feb 3, 2021
A Conversation with Naval Academy Brigade Commander Sydney Barber
By Jennifer Karras On rare occasions a conversation stops you in your tracks. Mine with 21-year-old Sydney Barber did just that. Sydney...
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Elaine Doremus
Feb 3, 2021
Alderman Melanie Rummel Walks Her Sustainability Talk
Meet Melanie Rummel, lifelong Lake Forester, environmental warrior, outdoorswoman, Alderman, and Chairman of the Environmental...
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Jennifer Karras
Dec 2, 2020
A Little Pop Up With A Big Heart
By Jennifer Karras Opening a new store can present a variety of challenges under normal circumstances. Creating one that involves...
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