Lake Forest Day celebrates veterans, holds carnival

Thousands braved the beating sun as the 104th annual Lake Forest Day Parade weaved through the streets of downtown last month.

Nearly 100 groups marched up Western Avenue and over to West Park, including politicians, non-profit groups, baseball associations and schools. Among parade participants, BMO …

Derby house a welcome addition in Lake Forest

In architecture, the word “folly” does not denote foolishness as it does in everyday life. Instead, it refers to a “whimsical or extravagant structure built to serve as a conversation piece.” There was plenty to talk about as Lake Forest Preservation Foundation members and others …

Art of Caring raises $275,000 for Catholic Charities

The Women’s Board of Catholic Charities of Lake County hosted their 23rd Annual Art of Caring Benefit, “Changing Lives,” on May 19 at the Knollwood Country Club in Lake Forest.

This gala was attended by more than 220 guests and proceeds raised support Catholic Charities …

Classic cars park for cure at Market Square

LAKE FOREST When a person sees a classic car around Lake Forest, thoughts of melanoma don’t usually pop up. But during the Market Square Car Show, the fight against melanoma takes center stage each year, and for good reason. “Melanoma is the fastest-growing cancer in …

Nonprofit gets kids hooked on squash

Squash is a game oft associated with private clubs. One rarely thinks of inner-city children playing the game. But the mission of METROsquash — a nonprofit with organizations in a number of big cities throughout the country — is to engage Chicago Public School students …