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Lake County deputy disciplined after leaving K-9 Axel in field
Local Government
County water restrictions ban daytime irrigation through Sept. 15
Lake County's summer water restrictions prohibit outdoor irrigation between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. through Tuesday, Sept. 15, with watering days limited by address number; the rules apply to properties on the county's public works water system, and Lake Forest or Lake Bluff residents should verify their coverage.
Local Government
County water restrictions ban daytime irrigation through Sept. 15
Lake County's summer water restrictions prohibit outdoor irrigation between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. through Tuesday, Sept. 15, with watering days limited by address number; the rules apply to properties on the county's public works water system, and Lake Forest or Lake Bluff residents should verify their coverage.
Local Government
County water restrictions ban daytime irrigation through Sept. 15
Lake County's summer water restrictions prohibit outdoor irrigation between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. through Tuesday, Sept. 15, with watering days limited by address number; the rules apply to properties on the county's public works water system, and Lake Forest or Lake Bluff residents should verify their coverage.
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Lake Bluff pet store hosts free therapy dog training through local nonprofit
Homegrown Therapy Dogs, a nonprofit founded by Pritchett Elementary teacher Melissa Fasuna, is offering free certification classes at Beowoof Provisions for Pets in Lake Bluff and has grown to more than 20 therapy dog teams serving schools and communities in the area.
Sports
Lake County Rep Introduces $2.5 Billion Bill to Keep Bears in Illinois as Team Eyes Indiana
State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) introduced legislation on June 16 offering $2.5 billion in private investment and $1.2 billion in state infrastructure to keep the Bears at Arlington Park, as the team advances stadium plans in Hammond, Indiana — 40 miles from its Halas Hall headquarters in Lake Forest.
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County water restrictions ban daytime irrigation through Sept. 15
Lake County's summer water restrictions prohibit outdoor irrigation between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. through Tuesday, Sept. 15, with watering days limited by address number; the rules apply to properties on the county's public works water system, and Lake Forest or Lake Bluff residents should verify their coverage.
Local Government
Lake County deputy disciplined after leaving K-9 Axel in field
A Lake County Sheriff's deputy who patrols unincorporated areas near Lake Forest and Lake Bluff was permanently removed from the K-9 unit after accidentally leaving police dog Axel in a field near Route 176 on May 5, and a legal battle over the dog's ownership heads to court Aug. 20.
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Bark N Park rebrands as Digs Dog Care in Lake Bluff
Bark N Park, the dog daycare and boarding business at 124 Baker Road in Lake Bluff, has rebranded as Digs Dog Care, a Chicago-founded national pet care chain, and will host an open house with a rescue adoption event on Aug. 29.
Business
Lake Bluff board to vote Monday on automatic liquor license cuts
The Lake Bluff Village Board is set to give final approval Monday to an ordinance that would automatically reduce the village's liquor license count when a licensed establishment closes, while July 13 meeting minutes reveal the Police Pension Fund's funded ratio jumped 9.4 percentage points to 67.38%.
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Bears honor 50 college-bound flag football players at Halas Hall
The Chicago Bears hosted their second annual Celebrating Women and Girls in Sports Day at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Aug. 13, recognizing 50 collegiate-bound flag football players and hosting a career expo for nearly 40 young women from local universities.
Sports
Bears declare Hammond their 'sole focus' for new stadium
Bears President Kevin Warren confirmed at Halas Hall on Aug. 13 that Hammond, Indiana is the team's exclusive stadium target, naming two sites and a $2 billion private commitment while revealing Illinois talks have gone quiet.
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Bears stadium announcement expected Friday as camp continues in Lake Forest
Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. says the Bears told him an announcement is coming Friday, Aug. 14, as soil testing proceeds at a proposed Indiana stadium site, while the team continues training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.
Community
Lake Forest police launch three-weekend DUI patrol push Friday
The Lake Forest Police Department will increase patrols targeting impaired and unbuckled drivers from Aug. 14 through Sept. 2, part of a statewide Labor Day enforcement push. The department made one traffic arrest and issued 29 citations in July.
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LFHS ranks 11th in Illinois as Scouts prep for football opener
Lake Forest High School ranked No. 277 nationally and 11th among Illinois public high schools in U.S. News & World Report's 2026-27 Best High Schools rankings, outpacing North Shore rivals New Trier and Deerfield just days before the Scouts open their football season against Deerfield on Friday.
Education
Lake Bluff SD 65 board meets Aug. 18 with live stream, public comment
Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65's first regular board meeting of the 2026-27 school year is set for Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m., with live streaming on YouTube, a recorded archive and formal public comment available.
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Ellie Nevel
Ellie Nevel is an Editor overseeing local news outlets. She holds a marketing degree from Illinois State University and brings that background to her work shaping how communities receive their news. Ellie is committed to delivering accurate, community-focused reporting on the issues that matter most to local readers.
Ellie Nevel
Ellie Nevel is an Editor overseeing local news outlets. She holds a marketing degree from Illinois State University and brings that background to her work shaping how communities receive their news. Ellie is committed to delivering accurate, community-focused reporting on the issues that matter most to local readers.
Ellie Nevel
Ellie Nevel is an Editor overseeing local news outlets. She holds a marketing degree from Illinois State University and brings that background to her work shaping how communities receive their news. Ellie is committed to delivering accurate, community-focused reporting on the issues that matter most to local readers.
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