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🌱 Patch AM: Lake Forest Bank Gets New CEO In Wintrust Leadership Shift

Coming up on the Lake Forest Patch calendar: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: Community Sports Day

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Greetings Lake Forest! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • New CEO takes helm at Lake Forest Bank & Trust
  • How Lake Forest High's new cashless lines will change your lunch
  • Meet the Lake Forest teen helping families find sustainable local farms

Also on today's calendar: Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: Community Sports Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Turning sunny; less humid, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 51.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Lake Forest Bank Gets New CEO In Wintrust Leadership Shift (patch.com) — Lake Forest residents will see a familiar face leading their hometown bank as longtime Wintrust executive Stephen Madden becomes president and CEO of Lake Forest Bank & Trust. The leadership shuffle, which also moves Madden's previous Libertyville role to George Reimnitz, underscores Wintrust's commitment to local decision-making and community-focused banking while leveraging the resources of a large financial institution.
   

2. Lake Forest High School introduces cashless payment terminals for cafeteria purchases (lakecountygazette.com) — Students and staff at Lake Forest Community High School can now pay for cafeteria meals and snacks using Apple Pay, Google Pay, or credit cards, with cash still accepted. The new terminals in two lines and at The Grind are part of a broader district move toward cashless payments for events and activities, aiming to speed up and simplify everyday transactions.
   

3. Lake Forest high school senior promoting sustainable farms to consumers in North Shore (chicagotribune.com) — A Lake Forest High School senior has launched mylocalfarmer.org to connect North Shore families with sustainable farms, including Elawa Farm right in Lake Forest. His project highlights local growers, explains why soil health and farming practices matter, and encourages residents to choose nearby, lower-chemical food options that may taste better and support regional agriculture.
   

4. Johnson and Glenn match wits once again as the Bears host the Jets in Week 4 (thealpenanews.com) — Lake Forest football fans get a closer look at how Bears coach Ben Johnson is preparing to face Jets coach Aaron Glenn in Sunday's Week 4 matchup at Soldier Field. The story, reported from Lake Forest, breaks down quarterback questions, key player matchups, and recent stats shaping expectations for the game.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Gorton Center Hosts Louder Than Guns Screening and Conversation With Ketch Secor and David Greene —Leslie Lord Read on Patch
  • Mahjong Open Play comes to the North Suburban YMCA in Northbrook —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
  • Aramark posted a job opening for Custodial Services Worker - Lake Forest College Facilities in Lake Forest. Apply here.
  • CSM posted a job opening for Housekeeping Associate | Homewood Suites, Lincolnshire in Lincolnshire. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Forest here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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