Hearing Aids Are a Sound Prescription to Treat Your Ears and Brain

Precise sound dosage helps your brain form good neural patterns; the wrong sound dosage lets your brain form lazy neural patterns.

🌱 Patch AM: Lake Forest lands on a national small-town safety list

Also check out Lake Forest College Community Engagement Event: One World 2026 - A Cultural Journey on the Lake Forest Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Bears prepare for Tampa Bay's pressure before their bye

Spotted on the Lake Forest calendar: Elevate Your Winter Containers with Fresh Cut Greens

🌱 Patch AM: Lambs Farm brings Buddy the Elf to Lake Forest's stage

Also check out We Do Estate Sales beautiful everything Highland Park Sale on the Lake Forest Patch calendar

Josselyn: Expanding Mental Health Support for Lake County Youth and Families

A Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board (VTCMHB) grant recipient, Josselyn provides counseling, psychiatric services, and more.

🌱 Patch AM: How underfunded is Lake Forest’s police pension — and who pays?

Coming up on the Lake Forest Patch calendar: Drew Wiegman Joins LeAnn Rimes at Genesee Theatre Nov. 6

Vernon Township Mental Health Board Invites Grant Applicants

Grants are available to new or returning organizations that address mental health, substance use or disabilities.

Dig into the Deep Roots of Illinois History at the Waukegan History Museum

A limited-run traveling exhibition from the University of Illinois explores 12,500 years of human history

🌱 Patch AM: How Lake Forest’s Ragdale landscapes shaped a nationally showcased art project

Be sure to catch Drew Wiegman Joins LeAnn Rimes at Genesee Theatre Nov. 6 on the Lake Forest Patch calendar

NSYMCA Celebrates a Year of Community Impact at the October Annual Meeting

Event celebrated its Board of Directors, staff, donors and welcomed two new board members for 2027

🌱 Patch AM: How busy was Lake Forest’s Gorton Center on Election Day?

And on the Lake Forest Patch calendar - Bach and Beyond: Symphony847 Season Opener

🌱 Patch AM: Personalized Memory Keeper and 10 more events

You won’t want to miss Bach and Beyond: Symphony847 Season Opener on the Lake Forest Patch calendar

Waukegan Historical Society To Host Dancing for Our Tribe Exhibition

In Celebration of Native American Heritage Month, Sharon Hoogstraten’s powerful portraits come to the Waukegan History Museum

Lake Forest, Lake Bluff Election Day Guide 2026: What To Know

Polls close on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff.

How To Compost Your Jack-O'-Lantern In Lake Forest

Don't let your pumpkins rot on your porch or in your dumpster; you can compost them in Lake Forest.

Lake Forest Council Seeks Fixes For Wireless Dead Zones

Residents described poor cell service while the city outlined tower work and next steps for wireless coverage.

Woodlands’ Courtney Croll wins state tennis singles title with epic comeback

Croll, the IHSA Girls’ State Final’s #2 seed, defeated #1 seed Caroline Shi of Deerfield High School in the 1A championship match.

North Suburban YMCA Offers Mini Movers Nutcracker Dance Workshop for Young Dancers

Six-week workshop introduces children ages 3–5 to the magic of dance and culminates in a special performance for family and friends.

CROYA's 2026 Poinsettia Sale is Happening Now!

Purchase Poinsettias and other specialty plants for the holidays and support the local youth!

Lake Forest, Lake Bluff Trick-Or-Treating Hours 2026

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and trick-or-treat hours in Lake Forest and nearby span the afternoon and early evening.

44 Lake Forest Runners Cross Finish Line At 2026 Chicago Marathon

Runners from Lake Forest completed the 2026 Chicago Marathon, joining more than 54,000 who crossed the finish line at Grant Park.

2026 Lake Forest Election Guide: What's On The Ballot

The Illinois General Election is Nov. 3. Here's what will be on your ballot in Lake Forest.

Tour of CLC's Urban Farm Center

The New Facility Advancing the Local Food Movement

North Suburban YMCA Hosts First-Ever Craft Fair on November 29

Community invited to be a vendor or shop, discover handmade treasures, and support artisans

Lake Forest Council Approves 3-Unit Condo Building On Oakwood Avenue

The plan replaces a former farmhouse with a two-story, three-unit condo building using brick and stucco materials.

"Threads of Time" Celebrates the Women, Entrepreneurship and Enduring Legacy of The Lake Forest Shop

New book by Kraig Moreland and Leslie Stirling Basedow brings a remarkable chapter of Lake Forest history to life!

Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Lake Forest This Fall — And How To Carve Them

Check out Patch's list of pumpkin patches near Lake Forest to find the perfect Halloween jack-o-lantern.

Northern Illinois Food Bank Kicks Off End Zone to End Hunger Challenge with Mike Singletary Message

Special Cameo by Football Hall of Famer, Mike Singletary Encourages Fans to Help Beat Hunger

Woodlands Academy to premiere play written by one of its own

Curtain time for the Lake Forest school’s World Premiere presentation of “Ladies of the Lake” is 6 p.m. on Oct. 22, Oct 23 and Oct.24.

LWV to Host Candidate Forum for IL 10th Congressional District Zoom Webinar

October 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Lake Forest Bank Gets New CEO In Wintrust Leadership Shift

Wintrust announced new CEOs for its Lake Forest and Libertyville community banks as it reshuffles regional leadership.

Gorton Center Hosts Louder Than Guns Screening and Conversation With Ketch Secor and David Greene

Documentary Explores Common Ground in America’s Gun Debate Through Music and Honest Dialogue on October 28

Mahjong Open Play comes to the North Suburban YMCA in Northbrook

A Welcoming Space for Learning, Playing, and Connecting Through Mahjong

Lake Bluff Brewing Closes Downtown Location After More Than 15 Years: Report

Owners Mike and Megan Dorneker said the landlord did not renew the lease and they are seeking a new Lake Bluff space.

Cancer Wellness Center: Treating the Lives Cancer Changes, Beyond Medicine

A Vernon Township Community Mental Health Board grant recipient, Cancer Wellness Center supports the patient, and others on their journey.

Woodlands Academy ranked #1 Catholic, #1 all girls high school in IL

And, for the 8th year in a row, the Lake Forest school has received an overall grade of A+ in the 2027 rankings by research firm Niche.

Lake Forest Firefighters Extinguish Overnight Commercial Fire

Firefighters found a smoking dumpster and an active sprinkler system after a late-night alarm.

Breaking the Silence on Menopause

"The M Factor" Film Screening and Doctor Panel Come to Gorton Center October 9

Comedian Chip Leighton Brings "Cringe Dad" Humor Back to Gorton Center

The viral dad comedian returns to Lake Forest for a night of stories, laughs and a few more confessions

8-Foot-Tall Waves And Deadly Currents Threaten Lake Forest Beaches

The National Weather Service issued a warning through Wednesday due to dangerous conditions in Lake Michigan.