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Awareness

January 20 is the Final Ticket Deadline for a Chance to Win a 1.2 Million Dream House or $1 Million Cash in The Chicago Dream House Raffle

 It’s not too late to enter into the Grand Prize drawing for a chance to win an exquisite $1.2 million Hinsdale dream home or $1 million in cash, in the Chicago Dream House Raffle to benefit The Hope Institute for Children and Families. January 20 is the final deadline for individuals to purchase …

Death Notices

Richard M. Foster: 1937-2012

Richard M. Foster, 75, a 15 year resident of Lake Bluff and formerly of Lake Forest, died January 13, 2012.  He graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and was a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Lake Forest. Mr. Foster worked in marketing and advertising with Wilson Sporting …

Government

Chamber Presents Business & Government Breakfast

The annual Business and Government Breakfast sponsored by the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce will be held at 7:30 a.m. Jan. 26 at Deer Path Inn.   Both Chamber members and guests are invited to attend the popular event, which features the opportunity to network, hear about the latest …

Government

Help keep County roadways litter-free; Adopt-a-Highway applications now available

Did you make a New Year's Resolution to volunteer this year, or maybe resolve to live a little "greener"? If not, it's not too late! The Adopt-A-Highway program it is an excellent opportunity to contribute toward a cleaner, "greener" environment in Lake County, and now is your opportunity to enroll…

Government

REP. KAREN MAY PROPOSES BAN ON HAND-HELD CELL PHONE USE WHILE DRIVING

With the goal of enhancing safety for motorists and pedestrians, State Representative Karen May (D-Highland Park) recently introduced HB 3970 to prevent all Illinois drivers from using cellular phones or other personal electronic devices unless in a hands-free mode. “The danger of using a cell …

Local Connections

Local Author Linda Lamberson to Speak at Lake Forest Book Club

Chicago-area native Linda Lamberson has published her debut book, Borrowed Heart: Book One of the Evie Sanders Series. This book marks the first of the indie author’s paranormal romance series. On January 19, Linda will present her book to a local Lake Forest Book Club where members will be given …

Social Services

New Event Date! Get face-to-face with the ‘Ace of Cakes’ and Chicago-area pastry chefs at YBLC’s ‘Night of Dessert Stars’

You don’t have to be a foodie with a sweet tooth to appreciate the kind of talent that makes dessert one of the world’s favorite food groups.  Today’s best pastry chefs have a gift for creating some of the guiltiest pleasures on the planet, a gift that has skyrocketed some of them to celebrity …

Accomplishments

Prudential Rubloff Properties Agents Named Among LuxeHome Top 25 and LuxeHome Top 10 Luxury Residential Real Estate Brokers

Michael Pierson and Chris Eigel, principals of the prestigious Chicago real estate firm Prudential Rubloff Properties, are pleased to announce that three luxury brokers were among the LuxeHome Top 25 and LuxeHome Top 10 Luxury Residential Real Estate Brokers. Joanne Nemerovski, of the Lincoln Park …

Social Notes

Citadel Theatre Presents, 'Sirens', Starting Feb. 3

Just in time for the Valentine’s Day season, Citadel Theatre offers the romantic comedy Sirens in its Chicago-area debut, starring the husband-and-wife team of Ellen and Scott Phelps, playing the husband-and-wife team of Rose and Sam Abrams. The play opens on Feb. 3 and runs through March 4, with …

Awareness

Lake Forest Baseball Association Slates Annual Fund-raiser

The Lake Forest Baseball Association (LFBA) announces the start of its 2012 season with its annual fundraiser, Casino Royale, at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Lake Forest Club, 554 N. Westmoreland Road. Tickets can be purchased online at www.lfba.net.   The evening's theme, "Casino Royale", will feature…

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