Lake Forest is a city in Lake County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 19,190.
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Meetings
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All events →Apr 20LakePublic Works Committee6:30 PMApr 20LakeCity Council7:30 PMApr 21LakePolice Pension Fund Board5:00 PMApr 21LakeHistoric Preservation Commission7:30 PMApr 22LakeCemetery Commission Meeting6:00 PMApr 23LakeLFPD Autism Acceptance Fundraising Event7:30 AMApr 23LakeFirefighter Pension Board Meeting5:00 PMApr 24LakeSafe Sitter5:00 PM
Recent News
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Lake Forest Under Flood Watch As Severe Storms Hit Chicagoland
Lake Forest Under Flood Watch As Severe Storms Hit Chicagoland Patch
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NewsAPR 14, 2026
Lake Forest Police Unveil New Portal Showing Reported Incidents Across City
Lake Forest Police Unveil New Portal Showing Reported Incidents Across City Patch
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NewsAPR 13, 2026
Lake Forest Civic Orchestra recognized as Community Orchestra of the Year for 2026
Lake Forest Civic Orchestra recognized as Community Orchestra of the Year for 2026 Chicago Tribune
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