109th Lake Forest Day to include parade, raffle and 5K
The 109th Lake Forest Day is set to take place next month and will feature carnival rides, live music, food, a 5K race and a parade. The event actually runs...
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Ravine restoration projects planned in Lake Forest, Lake Bluff
Two ravines are set to undergo restoration projects in the Lake Forest and Lake Bluff within the next year. In Lake Forest, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently approved...
Miniature horse, goats and chickens rescued from flooded Libertyville farm
A rescue organization in Barrington Hills that normally helps abused horses was called into action last week when animals on a Libertyville farm were facing quickly rising floodwaters. The morning...
Lake Forest Hospital chief describes flooding that led to hospital’s evacuation
On July 12, the lower levels of Lake Forest Hospital began to flood as heavy rains moved into the area shutting down roads and causing power outages. "We were almost...
Lake Bluff resident finds burglar in her home
A Lake Bluff woman woke early July 11 to find a man burglarizing her home. Lake Bluff Police received a 911 call at 4:49 a.m. that a man was in...
Lake Forest Hospital to reopen Tuesday
Lake Forest Hospital is set to reopen at 5 a.m. Tuesday, almost a week after flooding and power outages forced the north suburban medical center to evacuate July 12. The...
After flooding, Lake Forest Hospital officials uncertain when facility will reopen
Two days after flooding issues and power outages spread across Lake County, Lake Forest Hospital remains closed to all patients Friday and hospital officials have yet to say when it...
Lake Bluff, Lake Forest still facing road closures after flooding
Lake Forest and Lake Bluff continue to deal with flooding issues Thursday after heavy rains Wednesday resulted in closed streets and partial evacuations. Water under the Scranton Avenue viaduct in...
Lake Forest Hospital to remain closed after power outage
Power was restored to Lake Forest Hospital at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday evening, but hospital officials say clinical operations will remain closed for the time being. In total, 70 patients were...
Bridge construction resumes at Middlefork Savanna after state budget resolution
With a state budget finally approved, local officials are looking forward to construction resuming on a pedestrian bridge in Middlefork Savanna. On May 1, construction began on a 221-foot long...