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Latest reporting from the Community desk.

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Latest reporting from the Community desk.

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Latest reporting from the Community desk.

NWS warns Lake Forest of 8-foot waves, deadly currents

The National Weather Service issued a beach hazards statement for Lake Forest's Lake Michigan shoreline, warning of life-threatening rip currents and waves up to eight feet through Wednesday evening, Sept. 23.

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Sandy Lake Michigan shoreline with waves breaking under a dramatic overcast sky.

Lake Bluff volunteer leads Sept. 26 Alzheimer's walk

Lake Bluff resident Lynn Johnson, whose father and mother-in-law both lived with Alzheimer's, is rallying neighbors to join the Lake County Walk to End Alzheimer's on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Independence Grove in Libertyville.

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Lake Forest Parks launches free LF Rec app for mobile signups

Lake Forest Parks & Recreation released the free LF Rec app on Sept. 10, letting residents register for classes, camps and activities from their phones instead of relying on a desktop computer.

· 1 min read

Open grassy park with mature trees and a playground structure in the background.
Sandy Lake Michigan shoreline with waves breaking under a dramatic overcast sky.

NWS warns Lake Forest of 8-foot waves, deadly currents

The National Weather Service issued a beach hazards statement for Lake Forest's Lake Michigan shoreline, warning of life-threatening rip currents and waves up to eight feet through Wednesday evening, Sept. 23.

Sandy Lake Michigan shoreline with waves breaking under a dramatic overcast sky.

NWS warns Lake Forest of 8-foot waves, deadly currents

The National Weather Service issued a beach hazards statement for Lake Forest's Lake Michigan shoreline, warning of life-threatening rip currents and waves up to eight feet through Wednesday evening, Sept. 23.

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Lake Bluff blood center open as Red Cross declares national crisis

The American Red Cross has declared only its second-ever national blood crisis, with less than a one-day supply of type O positive blood, and Lake Bluff's Vitalant center at 223 N. Waukegan Rd. is accepting donors with a $20 Amazon gift card incentive through Monday, Aug. 31.

A smiling woman in a green shirt has her arm prepared for a blood draw at a donation center.

Lake Forest roads still closed three days after alleged intentional train crash

Three days after a man intentionally drove onto train tracks at Old Mill and Waukegan Roads in Lake Forest, roads remain closed and train traffic is limited to one track with no reopening timeline announced.

A Metra commuter train travels along railroad tracks through a small Illinois town.

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