Lake Bluff News

"West Side Stories, The History of West Lake Forest," the current exhibit at the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society, has got people talking.

"Ice Lady" Pat Wachlin is in her 33rd year delivering ice at the Lake County Fair on Sunday at the fairgrounds in Grayslake.

With wounds from the Great Recession still fresh, chastened Americans are hoarding more cash in their checking accounts than at any other time in the past 25 years.

With wounds from the Great Recession still fresh, chastened Americans are hoarding more cash in their checking accounts than at any other time in the past 25 years.

Highwood's Craft Beer Festival, in collaboration with Chicago's Finch's Beer Co.

OMGPD is an occasional collection of Patch Chicago's weird and noteworthy crime posts.

The following is from the Lake Bluff Police Department. An arrest is not an indication of guilt: Pot possession An officer conducted a traffic stop at Route 41 and Knauz for improper lane usage at 2 a.m. July 13. The driver was arrested for possession of cannabis.

The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Lake Forest and Lake Bluff police departments.

The following information is from the Lake Forest Police Department. An arrest is not an indication of guilt.

A basement fire damaged two townhouses on the 800 block of Faulkner Drive in Vernon Hills Sunday evening, authorities said.

The following information is from the Northbrook Police Department. An arrest is not an indication of guilt.

They've received warnings for two weeks, but now those who exceed the posted on-street parking limit in downtown Lake Bluff will find a $25 parking ticket stuck to their windshield.

With wounds from the Great Recession still fresh, chastened Americans are hoarding more cash in their checking accounts than at any time in the last 25 years.

The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Lake Forest and Lake Bluff police departments.

The following information is from the Lake Bluff Police Department. An arrest is not an indication of guilt.

While the world's premier cycling event powers through France , the Chicagoland area will play host to it's own bicycling competition, the Intelligentsia Cup, from July 18th to July 27th, with a 'stage' near downtown Chicago set for the penultimate day of racing.

PM Prime What: Modern steakhouse for memorable dinners Where: 310 Green Bay Road, Highwood Hours: 5 to 10 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday Contact: 847-433-0600 Steven Platcow and his team at PM Prime hope to wow and inspire diners through the food, wine and atmosphere at their new North Shore steakhouse, which pays homage to some of the most famous ... (more)

Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65 will launch its first pre-kindergarten program for typically-developing 3- and 4-year-olds this fall.

In its 105th year, the 2014 Lake Forest Day parade and carnival has taken on an updated approach with a new Party in the Park and more sponsorship opportunities to ensure an upbeat two-day festival.

A classic car show and melanoma benefit will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 24, in Lake Forest Market Square, just north of Deerpath Road at Market Square and Western Avenue in Lake Forest.