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Forest Bluff Montessori School speakers embraced in India
It was the slide show of the 18-month-to-3-year-old students hard at work at Forest Bluff Montessori School in Lake Bluff that resonated most with some of the parents and educators in India. “It was a revelation as to how we prepare an environment for that …
Kirk moved to Chicago rehab center
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, who suffered a stroke nearly three weeks ago, was transferred Friday to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.
Snow makes its way back to the area Friday
Feeling a chill in the air? Snow will be back as soon as Friday when lake effect snow could hit the city and Northwest Indiana with six inches.
Newsmakers: Candidate forums set for Lake Forest, Lake Bluff
League of Women Voters set to hold candidate forums The League of Women Voters-Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area will hold three candidate forums for the upcoming March 20 primary. The first one will be on Feb. 19 at 1:30 p.m. at the Lake Bluff Elementary School, …
Lake Forest Answer Man: Where are repositories of local history?
Lake Forest Answer Man knows that those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it: My somewhat-cranky grandfather likes local history. Where can I drive him to gather information or buy gifts?— Ben J. Amin The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Historical Society building, 361 …
Sunset still going strong after 75 years
Honoring his grandfather’s founding business credo, Sunset Foods CEO John Cortesi once flew back from Florida with several boxes of a special, regional cracker at the request of one of his loyal customers. That’s just one example of the unrivaled customer service that has kept …
Songs for the broken-hearted on Valentine’s Day
For those who are feeling the sting of being single this Valentine’s Day, I present to you a list of favorite break-up songs.
Lake Forest and Lake Bluff News Briefs: Burglars break into Everett School
Twenty-five computers valued at nearly $20,000 were stolen from Everett School in Lake Forest sometime between 11 p.m. on Feb. 3 and 11:45 a.m. on Feb. 4. In addition to the computer equipment, $300 in petty cash was stolen from the school office, which was …
‘Realistic’ sellers faring well in Lake Forest, Lake Bluff housing market
The real estate market is moving forward in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff, according to a presentation at the Gorton Community Center last week sponsored by @properties. While sales and prices are not at the peak levels of 2005, activity is picking up. “I’m definitely …
Woodlands master plan required for Barat property
The demolition of Old Main and gifting of the 23-acre former Barat College property in Lake Forest continues to inch along. At the Lake Forest City Council meeting Monday night, the full council gave unanimous approval of first reading of a request by the future …
‘Easy access’ of marijuana top problem in Lake Forest, Lake Bluff
The Speak Up Coalition voted on four priority reasons why it believes area teens are using marijuana. The 32 individuals who attended the session on Feb. 2 whittled down the laundry list of reasons and agreed that “easy access” was the top cause for youths …
Lake Forest’s James Kenney passes away; tireless Church of St. Mary deacon baptized hundreds
As a deacon at Church of St. Mary in Lake Forest, James Kenney baptized more than 500 babies into the Catholic faith and ministered to countless sick and elderly individuals for more than 30 years. The Lake Forest resident died Jan. 25. He was 78. …
Women carve out important niche on Super Bowl weekend
Shoppers at Sunset Foods in Lake Forest reached out for woman-kind, buying and bringing in loads of female toiletries and baby items in an endeavor organized by three Lake County women.
Property Transfers
Informatiion is provided by Record Information Services, P. O. Box 894, Elburn IL 60119; phone (630) 557-1000; fax (630) 557-1001 LAKE BLUFF 440 W. Sheridan Place: Fannie Mae to Nels R. Leutwiler, $260,000, Dec. 30 460 Mawman Ave.: Kearney Trust to Carson D. Wereley, Jill …
Coming up at local churches
• First Presbyterian Church offers an experiential learning experience about Ash Wednesday that includes burning palms to make ashes, simple singing, Scripture in language young children understand and a short reflection to help children understand Lent, geared to preschool children and older. Everyone is invited …
