Lake Forest City Council Approves Forest Park Master Plan

City will come back with agreement that earmarks how the process will be carried out.

  For the second time in recent history, the city of Lake Forest will partner with a special community board to create another gem worthy of civic pride after the City Council unanimously approved the Forest Park Master Plan Monday night. The City Council’s approval closed more than two years of public debate on the master plan since it formed the Forest Park Project Board comprised of residents in May 2010 after approving the conceptual master plan. The master plan came to the City Council after approvals from both the Parks and Recreation Board and Historic Preservation Commission. “It’s a different master plan and more importantly, it’s a better master plan,” said Ralph Gesualdo, president of the Forest Park Project Board. “I think it’s…

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Women Fight Lake County's Heroin Problem With Awareness

Take a Stand, a new group, wants parents and teens to realize the prevalence and danger of heroin and other substances; they hope knowledge will end the cycle of deaths.

  Most parents aren’t aware of their child’s drug use when it first starts, according to Lea Minalga, a drug abuse expert. Five north-suburban women have embarked on an effort to bring awareness to parents of the problem of heroin and substance abuse in this community. They also want to raise awareness among young people about the real dangers of drugs Ann Brody, 58, of Lake Barrington, said parents might know there is a problem, but the biggest mistake they make is when they believe their child could never fall to drug addiction. Drug abuse has no demographic boundaries yet affects all areas of Lake County. Meanwhile, teens are curious about drugs and don’t think about the long-term effects of drug use, said Heather Riley, 24, of Lake …

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Teaching Your Dog to Respect Boundaries

Time spent outside alone can spell trouble for dogs.

  One of the responsibilities of owning a dog is to keep him safe at home. Another is to keep your dog from becoming a nuisance or threat to your guests, neighbors, and others in and around your home. One of the most difficult training tasks involves how to contain a dog within your yard or to specific areas of the home without a fence or barriers, such as baby gates. Dogs can be taught to respect boundaries, but teaching this behavior means an investment of time on the part of the owner. Boundary training involves establishing the limit of where a dog can go by restricting access through the use of a leash or long line, and rewarding the dog for remaining within the boundary. Visual cues such as flags or driveway markers may be used to …

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Mothers Trust Slates Fundraiser Golf Outing

Proceeds assist disadvantaged children in Lake County.

  The Mothers Trust Foundation will host its second annual "Master the Fairways" Golf Classic on June 11 at the Lake Bluff Golf Club. Registration and lunch will  be held at 11 a.m. followed by a noon shotgun start. Drink and entertainment start at 5 p.m. followed by dinner and awards at 6 p.m. Registration is due Friday (May 25). The registration form in attached. Participants can play just golf, or attend the evening activities. There are also hole sponsorships available. Proceeds benefit disadvantaged children in Lake County, ranging from educational expenses, clothing, sports fees, music lessons, eyeglasses, to tutoring. For more information, visit the website or call (847) 482-9189.

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Lake Forest to Add Three Affordable Housing Units

First two units help give credence to program, dissipate concerns.

After a successful pilot that turned two blighted single-family homes into affordable housing units, the Lake Forest City Council approved at its May 7 meeting the addition of three more homes for residents and local employees who could not afford to stay in Lake Forest. “I’m very proud that Lake Forest has moved forward on this,” said Tom Morsch, a member of the Lake Forest housing trust and former alderman. “I’m proud that the City Council has continued to support efforts in this sphere going forward.” The council voted to devote $225,000 to purchasing the homes, continuing its partnership with the Highland Park-based nonprofit Community Partners for Affordable Housing. Affordable Housing Advisory Board Chairman Michael Burns said the …

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PHOTO GALLERY: Lake Forest Girls Advance to Soccer Sectional

Blank Grayslake North to win regional; face Lakes on Tuesday.

  For more photos, visit the Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Facebook page. Be sure to "Like" us.

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Q&A: Cheesesteak Figures in College Choice; Enjoyed Working With Frosh

National Merit Finalists share thoughts about their high school experience.

  Editor's Note: Lake Forest High School seniors will attend their last class May 23. This is the third in a series of Q&A articles appearing periodically between now and June 2 when Lake Forest's Class of 2012 graduates. Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch has asked the senior class' National Merit Finalists to answer some traditional and not-so traditional questions about their high school experience. Name: Matt Wagener Year at LFHS: Senior Attending college next fall? Where? Why did you pick that school? If not college, what are your plans? Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania. Penn had everything I was looking for: a campus in the city, lots of school spirit, a great business school, and cheesesteak. What was your favorite class in …

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Lake Bluff Plans Memorial Day Ceremony

Set for 9 a.m. May 28 at villlage's Gazebo.

  Lake Bluff American Legion Post 510 will observe Memorial Day in Lake Bluff at 9 a.m. May 28 with a service at the Gazebo on the Village Green. The featured speaker will be Naval Captain Eric Johnson. State Senator Susan Garrett and State Representative Karen May will read the necrology. Village Trustee Kathy O’Hara will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Lake Forest High School student Sally Lape will be the soloist accompanied by the high school band under the direction of Janene Kessler. Lake Bluff Scout Troop 42 will conduct the flag raising. Marine Air Control Group 48 Firing Detail will salute fallen comrades, while LFHS buglers Alex Levin and John Marwede will perform taps. The Rev. Debbie Fisher from Grace United Methodist Church of …

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