INSIDE...

LF/LB Chamber of Commerce

8 Welcome & Leadership

12 Membership & Sponsors

Keeping It local

16 Lake Bluff Park District: Celebrating 100 Years

20 Village of Lake Bluff

26 City of Lake Forest

34 Lake Bluff Park District

36 Lake Forest Parks & Recreation

40 Special Recreation

42 Lake Forest Library

43 Lake Bluff Public Library

44 Gorton Center

46 Community Organizations

54 The Arts

58 Health & Wellness

62 Education

70 Worship

Farther Afield

74 Voting Information

76 Lake County Offices

78 State & Federal Officials

80 Consumer Resources

Local Map

50 Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Map

52 Street Index

Find a Business

83 Categorical Directory

91 Alphabetical Directory

101 Member Search

FROM THE CHAMBER

Welcome to the pages of the 2025-26 Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Community Guide! Each year this publication offers valuable information and resources and showcases the many factors we all love so dearly about Lake Forest and Lake Bluff – not only their glorious assets, but also a vibrant spirit of community, collaboration and, very importantly, connection.

Throughout the year you’ll find up-to-the minute local happenings on our popular social media channels – updates on shopping, delicious food and beverage options, nonprofit initiatives, events and more. Plus, visit the Chamber’s website at LFLBchamber.com to view our comprehensive community calendar, search the local business directory, check out business spotlights and enjoy our online initiatives.

Thank you for your continued support of all the wonderful businesses in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff and for contributing to the vibrancy of our communities!

Warm regards,

Joanna Rolek, Executive Director

Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce

CHAMBER LEADERSHIP

The LF/LB Chamber of Commerce is indebted to the volunteer contributions of its Board of Directors and the support from sponsors.

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT

Mike Adams, Financial Advisor

Edward Jones

PAST PRESIDENT

Rick Young, COO

Chicago Comic Book

SECRETARY

Annie Royster Lenzke, Realtor

Dawn McKenna Group/Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

TREASURER

Heather W. Japuntich

Senior Vice President, Head of Retail, Lake Forest Bank & Trust

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Joanna Rolek

LF/LB Chamber

DIRECTORS

Matt Bruggemann - Owner, Flotstone Floation Therapy

Drew Irvin - Village Administrator, Village of Lake Bluff

Joan Lynch - President, Lynch Construction Corp.

Dr. Jacob McNamara - Chiropractor, Mc2 Health and Wellness

Michelle Bries Nichols - President, Northshore Sportscars

Kathleen O’Hara - Board President, Lake Bluff History Museum

Melissa Oakley - Chief Communications Officer,

Lake Forest School Districts 67 & 115

Jackie Slaats - Vice President for Strategic Initiatives & Career Advancement, Lake Forest College

Peter Villanueva - Vice President, Federal Savings Bank

Jason Wicha - City Manager, City of Lake Forest

Sarah Lynne Zdralic - National Director of Public Events, Le Colonial

STAFF

Joanna Rolek, Executive Director

Kirsten Caspersen, Office Manager

Susan Kocanda, Member Services

Sarah Lockhart, Communications

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP

DO YOU RUN A LOCAL BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION? JOIN THE CHAMBER!

We’ll help you connect with the community, customers, and colleagues.

Leverage the power of connection! Here’s how:

• Get your business profile with info, pics and video listed onLFLBchamber.com

• Take advantage of our huge social media following and Facebook groups

• Schedule your events on our all-inclusive Community Calendar

• Put your news items in our monthly Chamber e-Newsletter

• Get listed in our Community Guide and Shopping & Dining Guide distributed to all LF and LB homes

• Expand your network at nearly 50 annual member events

• Engage with the community at Chamber events like the Lake Forest Cocoa Crawl, It’s a Wonderful Life in Lake Bluff, Summer Sale Celebration, Auto Show and more

• Be part of our Welcome Boxes presented to all new LF and LB residents

DON’T DELAY – TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FULL CHAMBER BENEFITS STARTING TODAY!

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND A SIMPLE APPLICATION PROCESS VISIT LFLBCHAMBER.COM

Chamber Sponsors

LEADER’S CIRCLE

Lake Forest Bank

GOLD SPONSORS

Blue Sky Video Productions | Diamond Residential Mortgage Corporation | Earthbound Adventures LLC

Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest-Mettawa | Lesser Lutrey Pasquesi & Howe, LLP | Market Square of Lake Forest
Michael Delott Photography and Headshots | Northern Trust Company | Paris312 | PostNet

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

SILVER SPONSORS

A Safe Place | APEX Signs & Graphics, Inc. | Brandstorm! | Britt Carter & Company, Inc. | BMO Bank N.A.

Certified Auto Body | Computer Concepts USA, Inc. | ENAZ North, LTD | Fitness Together Lake Forest | Gorton Center
H.T. Strenger Plumbing & Sewer | Imperial Motors Jaguar | ISTO Advisors, LLC | Junk Catchers, LLC

Lake Forest Acute Care | Lake Forest Country Day School | Lake Forest Dental, Dr. Steve Ballis DDS, FAGD

Old National Bank | Pasquesi Home & Gardens | Pasquesi Sheppard, LLC | Porsche Exchange | Posh Papetiere
Poul’s Landscaping and Nursery, Inc. | School of St. Mary | Sports and Ortho Physical Therapy | Sunset Foods

Lake Bluff Park District celebrates 100th year

The year 2025 marks a monumental milestone for the Lake Bluff Park District: 100 years of enhancing our community through recreation, natural beauty, and shared experiences.

A century ago, as the Village of Lake Bluff was emerging, residents voted in 1925 to establish the Park District as a separate body. This decision laid the foundation for what has become a cherished community institution spanning six square miles and encompassing the Village, Knollwood, and parts of North Chicago.

In its earliest years, the Lake Bluff Park District was home to several iconic parks, including Lake Front Park (now known as Sunrise Park and Beach), Ravine Park, and Artesian Park. Remarkably, Artesian Park, a beloved community space today, was originally the village dump. These humble beginnings and current assets reflect the journey of vision and dedication that have shaped the Park District into the vibrant and vital resource it is today.

Sunrise Park and Beach, often referred to as the crown jewel of the Park District, continues to be a source of pride and enjoyment for residents and visitors alike. Alongside Sunrise, the district boasts a treasure trove of neighborhood parks, nature preserves and open lands that offer countless opportunities for recreation, relaxation, and connection with nature.

The Lake Bluff Recreation Center, which opened its doors in 2001, serves as the heart of the community, offering engaging programs and activities for all ages, from infants to seniors. In addition to its facilities, the Park District partners with organizations such as the Lake Bluff Youth Baseball Association (LBYBA), Yacht Club, the Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA), and many other entities. These partnerships help deliver a wide range of instructional opportunities, services and events, and ensure that there is something for everyone in our community.

Now, in 2025, the Park District is engaged in a year-long celebration for this historic 100th anniversary – a time to reflect on a century of making memories, enjoying the great outdoors, and of bringing people together. To commemorate this special milestone, there is a packed calendar of events and programs designed to engage and delight the community. There is something for everyone to enjoy, from family-friendly activities and outdoor adventures to special events honoring the Park District’s legacy.

This centennial celebration is not just about looking back but also about looking forward with a commitment to serving the community with excellence for another 100 years. Whether maintaining the beautiful parks, introducing new programs, or partnering with local organizations, the Park District’s mission continues to be to enrich the lives of all who call Lake Bluff home.

Here’s to joining the Lake Bluff Park District in celebrating 100 years of service to the community – both honoring its legacy and looking forward to its next century of community, connection, recreation, and memories!

VILLAGE OF LAKE BLUFF

Lake Bluff is the perfect place to get your fun on! Block parties, awesome dining options, the Friday Farmers Market, the Criterium Bike Race, Bluffinia on summer Sundays, the always-entertaining Fourth of July Parade – it seems there is non-stop fun happening in Lake Bluff. 2025 is anticipated to include over 50 separate events on the Village Green.

VILLAGE FACILITIES

Village Hall

40 E. Center Ave.

(847) 234-0774

[email protected]

lakebluff.org

Public Safety

45 E. Center Ave.

(847) 234-5158 (Fire Non-emergency)

(847) 234-8760 (Police Non-emergency)

Public Works & Recycling Center

640 Rockland Road

QUICK STATS

Population: 5,722

Housing Units: 2,178

Area: Approximately 4 square miles

Government: Board-Administrator

Incorporated: September 21, 1895

VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The President and Board of Trustees establish policies, approve ordinances and the biennial budget, appoint persons to advisory bodies and more. They meet on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at 7 pm in Village Hall. Meetings are open to the public (in-person and via Zoom) and broadcast live and re-aired on local cable channel 19.

President: Regis Charlot

Trustees:

Raffi Elchemmas

Taryn Fisher

Shana Fried

Katharine Hatch

Steve Rappin

Susan Rider

ADMINISTRATION

Village Administrator: Drew Irvin

Assistant to the Village Administrator: Clara Gable

POLICE DEPARTMENT

Police Chief: Matt Smizinski

With sworn officers and civilians, the Lake Bluff Police Department is responsible for emergency response, patrol, investigations and traffic control, and offers special services like house watch patrol for vacationing residents and officer-friendly youth education in the local schools.

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Fire Chief: Gregg Marsh

The Lake Bluff Fire Department has one station and is served by approximately 50 volunteers. The Department utilizes modern vehicles and equipment, much of which has been purchased with funds donated by the Firefighters Association and generous residents. This Volunteer Department has attained an Insurance Services Organization (ISO) rating of Class 3.

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS

Sign up for Smart911.com to let Lake Bluff’s first responders know what’s important if you call 911. You can provide details on household members, pets, emergency contacts, medical conditions and more to help keep your family safe.

SUBSCRIBE TO THE LAKE BLUFF LETTER

This weekly email details community events, construction projects, board and commission agendas and information regarding other Village activities and services. Sign up at lakebluff.org, click E-News and enter your email address.

VILLAGE DROP BOX

Water bill payments and after-hour correspondence to Village departments can be deposited without postage in the white drop-box, located along the westbound lane of East Center Avenue near Village Hall.

U.S. POST OFFICE

26 E. Scranton Ave.

847-234-2779

usps.com

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Building permits are required for all construction projects to assure compliance with local codes, which protect the safety of residents and property within the Village. The Village contracts with the City of Lake Forest for plan review and inspection of certain construction projects. To apply for a building permit or for other construction and development questions, call (847) 234-0774 or visit lakebluff.org.

CITY OF

LAKE FOREST

Situated along the shore of Lake Michigan, Lake Forest is a scenic, historical and architecturally significant suburb. With landmark institutions like Gorton Center, Elawa Farm, Ragdale, and Lake Forest College, the city is a hub of activity with a focus on the arts, history, architecture, and education. Restaurants and shops abound from Settlers Square on the west side, to Market Square and the Western Avenue corridor nearly all the way to the city’s north border.

CITY FACILITIES

City Hall

220 E. Deerpath

(847) 234-2600

[email protected]

cityoflakeforest.com

Municipal Services Center

800 N. Field Drive

Public Safety

255 W. Deerpath

(847) 234-2601

For emergency services dial 911

Police| Fire| Paramedic | Ambulance

Fire Station No. 2

1111 S. Telegraph Road

Compost & Recycling Center

1381 W. Kennedy Rd.

QUICK STATS

Population: 19,367 (as of 2020 Census)

Housing Units: 7,876

Area: 17.2 square miles

Townships: Shields, Moraine, Libertyville,
West Deerfield and Vernon

Government: Council-Manager

Incorporated: Feb. 21, 1861, under Special Charter

CITY COUNCIL

City Council includes the Mayor and two
Aldermen from each of the City’s four wards. City Council meets the first and third Mondays of the month at 6:30 pm at City Hall. Meetings are broadcast live on City 17 (Comcast channel 17; AT&T Uverse channel 99) and live streamed at
cityoflakeforest.com/livestream.

Mayor: Dr. Stanford “Randy” Tack

First Ward Aldermen:
Nancy P. Novit and Pete Clemens

Second Ward Aldermen:
Edward “Ted” U. Notz, Jr. and John G. Powers

Third Ward Aldermen:
Alice LeVert and Nick Bothfeld

Fourth Ward Aldermen:
Eileen Looby Weber and Richard Walther

ADMINISTRATION

City Manager: Jason C. Wicha

Assistant City Manager: George Issakoo

poLICE DEPARTMENT

Police Chief: John Burke

Non-emergency: (847) 234-2601

The Lake Forest Police Department includes 40 sworn officers, 10 civilian employees and three school crossing guards. The mission of the Lake Forest Police Department is to provide the highest quality professional police services in partnership with the community. Its members are entrusted to consistently seek and find ways to affirmatively promote, preserve, and deliver a feeling of safety and security, while providing service and problem resolution to all persons.

FIRE DEPARTMENT

Fire Chief: Andy Rick

Non-emergency: (847) 234-2601

The Lake Forest Fire Department includes 33 sworn firefighters/paramedics, one civilian employee, and up to six paid on-premise firefighters serving out of two stations. The department is a full-service fire and emergency medical services agency delivering suppression services, EMS as an advanced life support transport agency, emergency management, fire prevention, inspections, post-fire investigations, pre-plans review, public fire and life safety education, and specialized response team members consisting of hazardous materials, dive, technical rescue, side scan sonar and mechanics.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

Permits are required for construction projects, alterations and repairs, utility work, site topography alterations, and tree removals. To confirm whether a permit is required for your project, visit the City’s website or contact the City’s Community Development Department at (847) 810-3521. All permits can be applied for, paid for and issued online.

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LAKE FOREST LOVE

“Lake Forest Love” is a blog where the city shares amazing stories about our community. Details at: lakeforestlove.com.

DOWNLOAD LAKE FOREST NOW
MOBILE APP

“Lake Forest Now” is a smartphone app offering mobile users one more way to engage, stay informed, and report issues to the City of Lake Forest. Download the free app in the Apple Store or Google Play.

CITY DROP BOX

Postage-free mail to all city officials and departments can be deposited in the white drop boxes:

Bank Lane north of Westminster

West Lake Forest Train Station Parking Lot

U.S. POST OFFICE

230 Northgate St.

847-234-0454

usps.com

SERVING BOTH COMMUNITIES

METRA COMMUTER RAIL

metrarail.com

Union Pacific North Line (Lake Bluff & East Lake Forest)

Milwaukee District North Line (West Lake Forest)

DICKINSON HALL

100 E. Old Mill Road

(847) 234-2209

DickinsonHall.com

Manager: Tricia Schwall

Dickinson Hall is your go-to resource if you are over 50, newly retired, or new to the area. Offerings include great parties, fabulous trips, fascinating lectures, classes and exciting fitness programs! Social Services are also available to help older adults maintain their independence and remain in their own homes, including transportation. Medicare guidance, a lending closet and a variety of other support services are also available.

CROYA (COMMITTEE REPRESENTING OUR YOUNG ADULTS)

400 Hastings Road

(847) 810-3980

croya.com

Facebook: CROYALFLB1980

Instagram: @croyalflb

Manager: Todd Nahigian

Open to students Grade 7 through 12 living in Lake Forest, Lake Bluff and Knollwood, CROYA provides a safe, fun, accepting and inclusive place for young adults to hang out, break down barriers, make new friends, gain valuable life skills and experiences, and feel comfortable being themselves. Students can participate in a variety of programs and activities in the CROYA Student Union, attached to the Lake Forest Rec Center.

LAKE BLUFF PARK DISTRICT

355 W. Washington Ave.

(847) 234-4150

lakebluffparks.org

Executive Director: John Bealer

The Park District enhances the community by providing recreational experiences in a fun, safe, and healthy environment offering over 400 programs year-round for infants through seniors. Enjoy day camps, tennis, softball, dance, early childhood enrichment, basketball, youth sports, before and after-school care, gymnastics and more. Program details are shared in seasonal brochures mailed three times per year.

The Park District also maintains eight community parks featuring athletic fields, tennis courts, play equipment and restrooms. During the winter enjoy outdoor ice skating with shelter at Artesian Park, groomed cross country ski trails and a sledding hill at Blair Park.

FACILITIES & SERVICES

Recreation Center

355 W. Washington Ave.

Home to the Lake Bluff Preschool with five early childhood education rooms, full gymnasium, gymnastics room, dance studios, community room, childcare room and administrative offices.

Lake Bluff Health & Fitness Center

355 W. Washington Ave.

Features strength training, cardio and free-weight areas, cycle room, group exercise studio, indoor walking/running track and full locker/shower rooms.

Lake Bluff Golf Club

355 W. Washington Ave.

Public 18-hole championship golf course with driving range. Clubhouse services include lessons, dining, and cart rental. lakebluffgolfclub.com

Sunrise Park & Beach

455 Sunrise Drive

Guarded swimming areas, two shelters with fireplaces, charcoal grills, restroom facilities, play equipment, complimentary games and complimentary beach chairs.

Blair Park Pool

355 W. Washington Ave

50-meter Olympic-size pool includes three diving boards, large umbrella shade areas, concession stand and locker rooms with showers.

Platform Tennis

355 W. Washington Ave.

Four well-maintained platform tennis courts and hut for year-round leagues and lessons.

To learn about the Lake Bluff Park District’s 100th anniversary, turn to p. 16.

LAKE FOREST PARKS & RECREATION

400 Hastings Road

(847) 234-6700 (main); Hotline (847) 234-6702

LFParksandRec.com

Director: Michael Wick

Lake Forest Parks & Recreation has it all – from sailing, summer camps, ceramics, dance, fitness, martial arts, gymnastics, sports classes, and leagues to so much more. We host a variety of special events throughout the year, including popular outdoor summer concerts and festivals that are a true Lake Forest tradition. Our Parks & Recreation Program Guides are mailed to every Lake Forest household three times per year, and you will find the most up-to-date information on our website, LFParksandRec.com.

Lake Forest has many community parks featuring baseball diamonds, tennis and pickleball courts, grills, pavilions, restrooms, play equipment, and walking trails. Our newly built 25.6-acre Deerpath Community Park includes the following amenities: 9.5 acres of lighted turf athletic fields (suitable for baseball, football, soccer, and lacrosse), two shaded open-air pavilions with restrooms, pickleball courts, a playground, fitness stations, batting cage, walking path, and nature area. Weather permitting, winter outdoor ice skating is available at West Park.

FACILITIES & SERVICES

Recreation Center

400 Hastings Road

Home to the Lake Forest Fitness Center, Kinderhaven Preschool Academy, Lake Forest Dance Academy, a gymnasium, racquetball/squash courts, CROYA, and administrative offices.

Deerpath Golf Course

500 W. Deerpath

The historic 18-hole course features spectacular mature trees, high-quality naturalized areas, and beautiful water features, including ponds and streams. Other features include a driving range, The Lawn practice area, clubhouse, lessons, pro shop, and dining at The Sandwedge Grill. Book tee times at Deerpathgolf.com.

Forest Park Beach

Deerpath & Lake Road

Open year-round, park amenities include sheltered pavilions, a fishing pier, boat launch ramps and storage area, walking paths, and a playground. There are sailing camps and classes through Lake Forest Sailing, kayak and paddleboard rentals, and concessions during the summer. A current Lake Forest vehicle sticker is required for parking. Call the beach hotline at
(847) 634- 6702 for water conditions.

Stirling Hall Arts Center

60 E. Old Mill Road

The fully equipped, professionally staffed ceramics studio on the Grove Cultural Campus offers art classes for adults and children in ceramics, painting, mixed media, mosaics, and more. Stirling Hall is home to Twigs Art Camp in the summer and offers special workshops throughout the year.

SPECIAL RECREATION

NSSRA

nssra.org

The Lake Bluff Park District and Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Department are members of the Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA), which provides recreation programs for adults and children with mental, physical and emotional disabilities. ‘

COMMUNITY RECREATION PARTNERS

Bandits Lacrosse Club

Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA)

Lake Forest Soccer Association

Lake Forest Swim Club

LAKE FOREST LIBRARY

360 E. Deerpath, LF

(847) 234-0636

lakeforestlibrary.org

Executive Director: Ishwar Laxminarayan

Lake Forest Library is the cornerstone of literacy in our community where everyone is respected and free to pursue a lifelong love of reading and learning.

With so much to choose from, here are top insider tips from staff to help you enjoy your Library to the fullest.

• No need to pay for Audible thanks to free access with your library card to digital music, audiobooks, newspapers, and more in the Libby, Hoopla, and Pressreader apps. –Lydia

• Do you live or run errands in West Lake Forest? Use the new vending machine in the train station at 911 Telegraph Road to conveniently grab the latest bestsellers, Wi-Fi hotspots, and more. –Breen

• From a missing chess piece to a toy truck replacement axle, patrons find so many creative uses for 3D printing. You can request two free 3D prints from the Media Lab each month! –Erin

• Install the Lake Forest Library app. Next time you find a book you want to read at a store, open the app and go to “Search the Catalog.” Tap the barcode icon in the upper right to scan the book’s ISBN#. If the book is available from the Library, you can place it on hold right in the app. –Choosri

• Want to know what to read next, how to use your library card to play Spelling Bee and get NYT Cooking recipes for free, or what the first steps are to research your family tree? Ask your Librarians! –Heidi

• Pull up next to the fireplace (lit November through March) and soak in the quiet Reading Room ambiance with its floor-to-ceiling windows and rich wood details, all while enjoying 200+ magazines. –Bledian

• Looking for fun and educational ways to entertain your kids? Check out Exploration Kits on everything from Tonies and coding to art projects and dinosaurs. –Maddie

• If you can’t get to the Library, let it come to you with Homebound Delivery. Whether you’re homebound for a short or long time, your Librarians are happy to deliver books, movies, and music to help you stay entertained and informed. –Krista

• Don’t miss the Takeout Tech collection, especially the Rokus, digitizing equipment, and gaming consoles! –Emmy

LAKE BLUFF PUBLIC LIBRARY

123 E. Scranton Ave., LB

(847) 234-2540

lakeblufflibrary.org

Director: Natalie Starosta

Known for its friendly service, cozy atmosphere, and wide-ranging selection of programming, the Lake Bluff Public Library has proudly served the Lake Bluff community for over 100 years. The library offers:

• A diverse collection of approximately 50,000 materials, including books, audiobooks, DVDs and Blu-rays, video games, CDs, Launchpads, and more.

• A robust digital collection that includes eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, and streaming movies, as well as reference and online resources such as Consumer Reports, U.S. Major Daily Newspapers, Mango Languages, educational tools, and more.

• Popular reading programs, including Read Between the Ravines, 1000 Books Before Kindergarten, and Summer and Winter Reading Clubs.

• A wide range of free programming for all ages, from storytimes and workshops for children to informational or historical programming for adults.

• Remote checkout and card registration with the Lake Bluff Library Book Bike.

• Convenient services, including license plate renewals, free Wi-Fi, printing, faxing, scanning, reader’s advisory, and access to the Lake Bluff Library Seed Library.

The mission of the Lake Bluff Library is to act as a vibrant community center that provides materials and services to enhance individual knowledge, offer personal enjoyment, expand technological resources, and facilitate civic interaction. All are welcome!

GORTON CENTER

400 E. Illinois Road, LF

(847) 234-6060

gortoncenter.org

Executive Director: Amy Wagliardo

At Gorton Center, we believe in the power of the arts to bring people together. Nestled in the heart of our communities, Gorton is a vibrant hub where creativity, education, and connection thrive.

Our John & Nancy Hughes Theater hosts a dynamic lineup of live music, comedy, film festivals, and enriching programs for all ages. We offer diverse classes for children and adults, along with summer camps for kids as young as six weeks through 18 years. Our Gorton Drama Studio provides hands-on theater education, while our Children’s Learning Center nurtures the youngest members of our community with flexible, high-quality early childhood care.

Beyond the arts, Gorton is a gathering place. We offer beautiful rental spaces for life’s special moments and provide nonprofit office space, fostering collaboration and community growth.

As a private nonprofit, Gorton thrives because of the generous support of our residents and businesses. Together, we create something extraordinary. You belong here!

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Friends of Lake Bluff Library

lakeblufflibrary.org/friends

(847) 234-2540

Friends of Lake Forest Library

lakeforestlibrary.org/friends

(847) 234-0636

Friends of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Foundation

friendsoflakeforestparksandrec.org

info@friendsoflakeforestparksandrec.org

Lake Bluff Fireman’s Association

(847) 234-8760

Lake Bluff Fourth of July Parade

lb4july.org

[email protected]

Lake Bluff Women’s Club

lakebluffwomensclub.org

(847) 404-0874

Lake Forest Day

lakeforestday.com

Lake Forest International Club

lakeforestinternationalclub.com

[email protected]

Newcomers Club of Lake Bluff/Lake Forest

newcomerslblf.com

[email protected]

CONSERVATION

Lake Bluff Open Lands Association

lbola.org

(224) 436-1512

Lake Forest Open Lands Association

lfola.org

(847) 234-3880

GOVERNMENT

Lake Forest Caucus

lakeforestcaucus.com

League of Women Voters of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

lwv-lflb.org

VOTE Lake Bluff

votelakebluff.org

[email protected]

HISTORY/PRESERVATION

Elawa Farm Foundation

elawafarm.org

(847) 234-1966

History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

lflbhistory.org

(847) 234-5253

Lake Bluff History Museum

lakebluffhistory.org

(847) 482-1571

Lake Forest Preservation Foundation

lfpf.org

(847) 234-1230

National Museum of the American Sailor

history.navy.mil/nmas

(847) 688-3154

SERVICE

A Safe Place

asafeplaceforhelp.org

(847) 731-7165

Adoption Center for Family Building

centerforfamily.com

(847) 674-3231

AMS Chicago

ams-chicago.com/chicago

(847) 913-0177

Arden Shore Child & Family Services

ardenshore.com

(847) 623-1730

Art Impact Project

artimpactproject.org

(224) 544-5450

Beacon Place

beacon-place.org

(847) 497-5787

Bernie’s Book Bank

berniesbookbank.org

(847) 780-READ

Brennan Rehabilitation Foundation

brennanrehabfoundation.org

(847) 372-7429

Equestrian Connection, NFP

equestrianconnection.org

(708) 822-0415

Family Service of Lake County

josselyn.org/fslc

(847) 441-7968

Fill A Heart 4 Kids

fillaheart4kids.org

(847) 867-1000

GPF Foundation

gpffoundation.org

(847) 436-5484

Hunger Resource Network

hungerresourcenetwork.org

(847) 272-1700

iCARE4 Adoptive and Foster Families

icare4aaff.org

(872) 262-6707

Infant Welfare Society Auxiliary, Lake Forest Chapter

lakeforestiws.org

(773) 782-5041

Kiwanis Club of

Lake Bluff & Lake Forest

kiwanislblf.org

(847) 234-2009

Lake Bluff Farmers’ Market

lakebluff.org/residents/farmers-market

LEAD (Linking Efforts Against Drugs)

learn.linkingefforts.com

(847) 295-9075

Lions Club of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff

e-clubhouse.org/sites/lflbil

Maxwell’s Toy Box NFP

maxwellstoybox.com

(773) 817-8543

Mothers Trust Foundation

motherstrustfoundation.org

(847) 482-9189

Mustard Seed

mustardseedfairtrade.com

(847) 735-0211

North Shore Civic Club

northshorecivicclub.org

(312) 953-2480

Northern Illinois Food Bank

solvehungertoday.org

(630) 443-6910

Paws for Patrick

pawsforpatrick.org

(224) 715-0703

Reading Power Inc

readingpowerinc.org

(224) 436-8060

Rotary Club of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff

lflbrotary.org

SCORE North Cook and Lake Counties Chapter

northchicago.score.org

(224) 372-3432

United Way of Lake County, Inc.

liveunitedlakecounty.org

(847) 775-1000

Vitalant

vitalant.org

(877) 258-4825

YouthBuild Lake County

yblc.org

(847) 473-3483

VETERANS/MILITARY

American Legion, McKinlock Post No. 264

americanlegionlakeforest.org

(847) 234-9870

Blue Star Families

bluestarfam.org/chicago

(312) 375-8773

Friends of Fisher House - Illinois

fofhil.org

(312) 315-6729

Lake County Honor Flight

lakecountyhonorflight.org

(847) 282-0374

Lake County Veterans & Family Services

lcvetsfound.org

(847) 986-4622

Midwest Veterans Closet

midwestveteranscloset.org

(847) 354-2108

THE ARTS

The Art Center Highland Park

theartcenterhp.org

(847) 432-1888

Artists on the Bluff

artistsonthebluff.org

(312) 310-4600

Bairfacts

bairfacts.com

(312) 593-0733

Bravo! Waukegan

bravowaukegan.org

(847) 722-5821

CenterStage in Lake Forest

centerstagelakeforest.org

(847) 234-6062

Chicago Comic Book

chicagocomicbook.com

(847) 917-2894

Citadel Theatre Company

citadeltheatre.org

(847) 735-8554

Cloud Gate Productions

cloudgateproductions.com

(847) 226-3733

Deer Path Art League

deerpathartleague.org

(847) 234-3743

Fitzpatrick School of
Irish Dance

fitzpatrickschoolof
irishdance.com

fitzpatrickschoolof
[email protected]

The Gallery

thegallerylf.com

(224) 544-5961

Gorton Center

gortoncenter.org

(847) 234-6060

International Chamber Artists

icamusic.org

(773) 354-4533

Koetz+Co/Image Unique

leroykoetz.com

(312) 953-6398

Lake County Symphony Orchestra

lakecountysymphony
orchestra.com

(847) 746-3472

Lake Forest Civic Orchestra

lakeforestcivicorchestra.org

info@lakeforestcivic
orchestra.org

Lake Forest College -
Sonnenschein & Albright Galleries

lakeforest.edu

(847) 735-5194

Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
Artisan Guild

lflbartisanguild.com

[email protected]

Leslie Gould Design, Inc.

lesliegoulddesigns.com

(847) 315-0012

Little Fort Environmental Film Festival

littlefortfilmfestival.org

(312) 213-6616

LoMastro Performing
Arts Academy

lomastro.com

(847) 232-4072

Lyric & Lecture

lyricandlecture.com

(847) 997-8870

McMahon Studio/
Gallery

mcmahongallery.com

(847) 209-0926

Midwest Young Artists
Conservatory

mya.org

(847) 926-9898

Music Institute of Chicago

musicinst.org

(847) 448-8343

Paris312

paris312.com

(312) 242-1825

Paul Vinger Voiceovers

paulvinger.com

(917) 544-5444

Philharmonic Studios, Inc.

philharmonic.com

(847) 985-1111

The Ragdale Foundation

ragdale.org

(847) 234-1063

Rendezvous Arts

rendezvousarts.com

[email protected]

Snaps by Flores

(224) 489-5116

Stacy Jacobs Art

(847) 502-7155

Tropp Music Services, LLC

troppmusic.com

(847) 234-0213

Violin Academy of The North Shore

donnacurrystudio.com

(847) 721-1860

Wayfarer Theaters LLC

wayfarertheaters.com

(872) 873-7030

HEALTH & WELLNESS

When it comes to health and wellness, our Chamber members have you covered – from state-of-the-art facilities and expert medical providers to fitness centers and spas.

Advocate Condell Medical Center

The Aesthetic Collective

Allegiance Patient Advocacy

Amada Senior Care NorthShore

Amber’s Traveling Massage

Ana Bee Well LLC

Anytime Fitness

Assured Healthcare Staffing

Big City Wellness

City of Hope Cancer Center

CJC Services Unlimited, Inc

Club Pilates East Lake Forest

CustomFit Concierge Medicine.Health.Fitness

Dickinson Hall

DUET/Lake Forest Hearing

Elements Massage

Equestrian Connection, NFP

Fitness Together Lake Forest

Flotstone

Forest North Dental

Forest Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry

Forever Om Yoga

Forward Focus Concierge Medicine

Freedom Home Care

Friends of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Foundation

Full Bloom Memory Care

Great Lake Adaptive Sports Association - GLASA

Home Town Home Care

Invictus Sports Medicine

Lake Behavioral Hospital

Lake Bluff Dental Care

Lake Bluff Family Dentistry

Lake Bluff Park District

Lake Forest Acute Care

Lake Forest College

The Lake Forest Club

Lake Forest Dental Associates

Lake Forest Dental, LTD – Dr. Steve Ballis

Lake Forest Family Eyecare

Lake Forest Fitness Center

Lake Forest Parks & Recreation

Lake Forest Pediatric Dentistry

Lake Forest Place/Presbyterian Homes

Lake Forest Regenesis

Lake Forest Smiles

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care

Limitless Health & Wellness

Mass Medical Imaging

Mc2 Health and Wellness

Medi-Weightloss Lake Forest

MiLi Counseling, PLLC

Morrison Physical Therapy LLC

Mpowering Health LLC

Next Day Access of North Suburban Chicago

North Shore Compassionate Care

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

Nourishlife LLC

Oasis Senior Advisors Chicago North

The Optometrists of Lake Forest

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Ross & Durrett Family Dental

The Sheridan at Green Oaks

The Smile Loft

Sports and Ortho Physical Therapy

Synergy Homecare Glenview

TheKey of Illinois

Touched by Jules LLC

Vitalant

Wellness Solutions Physical Therapy and Pilates Studio

The Wellness Way Lake Forest PLLC

Women’s Specialty Care

For a list of medical specialists who can help

serve your needs, turn to our member directory on p. 83.

Education

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Lake Bluff District 65

lb65.org

Lake Bluff Elementary School (pre-K-5)

Lake Bluff Middle School (6-8)

(847) 234-9400

Lake Forest District 67

lakeforestschools.org

Cherokee Elementary School (K-4)

Everett Elementary School (K-4)

Sheridan Elementary School (pre-K-4)

Deerpath Middle School (5-8)

(847) 235-9657

Lake Forest High School District 115

lfhs.lakeforestschools.org

(Grades 9-12)

(847) 234-3600

Rondout Elementary School District 72

rondout.org

Rondout School (K-8)

(847) 362-2021

Private Schools

East Lake Academy

eastlakeacademy.org

(Pre-K-8)

(847) 247-0035

Forest Bluff School - Montessori

forestbluffschool.org

(Birth-Age 14)

(847) 295-8338

Fusion Academy

fusionacademy.com

(Grades 6-12)

(847) 295-4039

Lake Forest Academy

lfanet.org

(Grades 9-12)

(847) 615-3210

Lake Forest Country Day School

lfcds.org

(Age 2-Grade 8)

(847) 234-2350

Montessori School of Lake Forest

mslf.org

(Birth-Age 14)

(847) 918-1000

Safe Haven School

safehavenschool.org

(Age 5-18)

(847) 604-3903

School of St. Mary

schoolofstmary.org

Primary Grade Center (Age 2 -Grade 3)

Upper Grade Center (Grades 4-8)

(847) 283-9800

(847) 234-0371

Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart

woodlandsacademy.org

(Grades 9-12)

(847) 234-4300

PRESCHOOLS & CHILD CARE CENTERS

Community of Learners Preschool

lakeforestschools.org

(847) 234-1160

Dearhaven Child Care and

Learning Center

child-care-preschool.brighthorizons.com/
il/lakeforest/dearhaven

(847) 235-3227

The Episcopal Preschool

theepiscopalpreschool.org

(847) 234-7980

First Presbyterian Preschool

preschool.firstchurchlf.org

(847) 295-1214

Gorton Children’s Learning Center

gortoncenter.org/learning-center

(847) 810-4115

Kinderhaven Preschool Academy

(LF Parks & Recreation)

lfparksandrec.com/kinderhaven-
preschool-academy

(847) 810-3947

Lake Bluff Preschool (LB Park District)

lakebluffparks.org/programs/
lake-bluff-preschool

(847) 234-4150

Little Scouts Preschool

littlescoutspreschool.com

(847) 235-9670

The Winter Club Early Childhood Programs

thewinterclub.com/preschool

(847) 234-0030 x239

HIGHER EDUCATION

College of Lake County -

Southlake Campus

clcillinois.edu/southlake

(847) 543-6501

Lake Forest College

lakeforest.edu

(847) 234-3100

Lake Forest Graduate School

of Management

lfgsm.edu

(847) 234-5005

Rosalind Franklin University

of Medicine and Science

rosalindfranklin.edu

(847) 578-3000

WORSHIP

BAPTIST

First Baptist Church of Lake Forest

673 Oakwood Ave., LF

fbclf.org

(847) 234-2770

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE
Christian Science Society

400 E. Illinois Road, LF

csmetrochicago.org/lake-forest

(847) 234-0820

EPISCOPAL

The Church of the Holy Spirit

400 E. Westminster Ave., LF

chslf.org

(847) 234-7633

FRIENDS

Lake Forest Friends Meeting (Quaker)

101 W. Old Elm Road, LF

ilym.org/lakeforest

[email protected]

GREEK ORTHODOX

Ascension of Our Lord

1207 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire

ascensiongoc.com

(847) 482-1200

Jewish

Chabad of Lake Forest
248 Niles Ave, LF
jewishlakeforest.com
(929) 366-1045

LUTHERAN

Faith Lutheran Church

680 W. Deerpath, LF

faithlakeforest.org

(847) 234-1868

St. James Lutheran Church

1380 N. Waukegan Road, LF

stjameslutheran.org

(847) 234-4859

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Christ Church of Lake Forest

100 N. Waukegan Road, LF

christchurchil.org

(847) 234-1001

Church of the Covenants

350 E. Deerpath, LF

(847) 234-1809

The Community Church of

Lake Forest & Lake Bluff

117 Scranton Ave., LB

thecommunitychurch.us

(847) 234-8191

Lily Reid Holt Memorial Chapel,

Lake Forest College

555 N. Sheridan Road, LF

lakeforest.edu

(847) 735-6030

Union Church of Lake Bluff

525 E. Prospect Ave., LB

uclb.org

[email protected]

PRESBYTERIAN

First Presbyterian Church of Lake Forest (FPCLF)

700 N. Sheridan Road, LF

firstchurchlf.org

(847) 234-6250

ROMAN CATHOLIC

Church of St. Mary

175 E. Illinois Road, LF

churchofstmary.org

(847) 234-0205

St. Patrick Church

991 S. Waukegan Road, LF

stpatrick-lakeforest.org

(847) 234-1401

SERBIAN ORTHODOX

Saint Basil of Ostrog

27450 N. Bradley Road, LF

stbasilchurch.org

(847) 247-0077

UNITED METHODIST

Grace United Methodist Church

244 E. Center Ave., LB

graceumclakebluff.org

(847) 234-9163

VOTING INFORMATION

lakecountyil.gov/335/Voter-Information

REGISTERING TO VOTE

Registration with a deputy registrar is open all year except 27 days before and one day after any election. Grace Period Registration is available during those 27 days up to and
including Election Day at specified locations. Online registration through the Illinois State Board of Elections' website is available until 16 days prior to each election at ova.elections.il.gov for anyone with an Illinois Driver's License or Illinois State Identification card. More information on Voter Registration, including Grace Period Registration, is available at
lakecountyil.gov/361/Voter-Registration.

VOTING BY MAIL

Visit the above website for vote-by-mail ballots.

MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

The City of Lake Forest operates under a special charter that calls for annual city elections. The term of office for Mayor and Aldermen is two years. Two Aldermen represent each of the City's four wards; an Alderman from each ward is elected every year.

The Village of Lake Bluff President and Board of Trustees are elected at large to four-year overlapping terms. The Village Clerk is elected for a two-year term. Library Trustees are elected at large to six-year overlapping terms.

CAUCUSES

Volunteer organizations in both Lake Bluff and Lake Forest identify qualified candidates for local government positions.

"VOTE Lake Bluff" is an open, non-partisan, volunteer committee of voters from Lake Bluff and the unincorporated areas of Knollwood and Arden Shores. The purpose of the Town Meetings in November of even numbered years is to identify and support candidates for positions of trust and responsibility on elected boards for the Village, library, schools, and park district. All registered voters of these districts are invited to attend, listen to the candidates, and then sign Candidate Nomination Petitions required to be on the April Consolidated Election Ballot in the subsequent odd numbered year. For more information, visit votelakebluff.org.

Founded in 1935, the Lake Forest Caucus is a non-partisan, volunteer organization made up of 43 elected representatives from each of the four Wards in the City of Lake Forest. The Caucus identifies, vets and endorses qualified candidates to serve as volunteers on the City Council, Boards and Commissions, as well as on the School Boards of Districts
115 and 67. For over 90 years the Lake Forest Caucus has
served as a forum to attract qualified and willing candidates
to such positions with the goal of supporting and continuing
the tradition of non-partisan and effective local government.
For more information, visit lakeforestcaucus.com.

VOTER REGISTRATION SITES

County Clerk's Office

Lake Bluff Public Library

Lake Forest City Hall

Libertyville Township Office

Moraine Township Office

Shields Township Office

Vernon Township Office

West Deerfield Township Office

LAKE COUNTY OFFICES

LAKE COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS

Paras Parekh (District 12)

18 N. County Street, 10th Floor

Waukegan, IL 60085

lakecountyil.gov/4793/District-12-Pares-Parekh

(847) 946-6832

Sandy Hart (District 13)

18 N. County Street, 10th Floor

Waukegan, IL 60085

lakecountyil.gov/4794/District-13-Sandy-Hart

(847) 377-2300

TOWNSHIPS

Portions of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff fall into the following five Lake County Townships whose supervisors and offices assist residents with programs, social services, passports, elections, property taxes and more. Visit website for details.

Shields Township

shieldstownship.com

(Includes all of Lake Bluff, Lake Forest North of Route 60, Knollwood, Arden Shores and North Chicago south of 18th Street)

Moraine Township

morainetownship.org

(Includes southeast portion of Lake Forest)

West Deerfield Township

westdeerfieldtownship.org

(Includes most of Lake Forest south of Route 60)

Vernon Township

vernontownship.com

(Includes southwest edge of Lake Forest)

Libertyville Township

libertyvilletownship.us

(Includes northwest edge of Lake Forest)

STATE & FEDERAL OFFICIALS

ILLINOIS REPRESENTATIVES

illinois.gov

Governor | JB Pritzker

Chicago Office: 555 W. Monroe St., 16th Floor

Chicago, IL 60661

gov.illinois.gov

(312) 814-2121 or (312) 814-2122

State Senator | Julie Morrison (29th District)

400 Lake Cook Road #100B

Deerfield, IL 60015

senatorjuliemorrison.com

(847) 945-5200

State Representative | Bob Morgan (58th District)

425 Sheridan Road

Highwood, IL 60040

repbobmorgan.com

(847) 780-8471

FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES

U.S. Senator | Dick Durbin

230 S. Dearborn St., Ste. 3892

Chicago, IL 60604

durbin.senate.gov

(312) 353-4952

U.S. Senator | Tammy Duckworth

230 S. Dearborn St., Ste. 3900

Chicago, IL 60604

duckworth.senate.gov

(312) 886-3506

U.S. Congressman | Brad Schneider (10th District)

111 Barclay Blvd, Ste. 200

Lincolnshire, IL 60069

schneider.house.gov

(847) 383-4870

CONSUMER RESOURCES

LOCAL MEDIA

Daily Herald

dailyherald.com

(847) 427-4300

Forest & Bluff Magazine

jwcmedia.com

(847) 926-0911

Lake County - News-Sun

chicagotribune.com/lake-county-news-sun

(847) 696-6020

The Lake Forester

suburbantribune.com/
lake-forester

(312) 546-7900

Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patch

patch.com/illinois/
lakeforest

(888) 691-8988

The North Shore Weekend

northshoreweekend.com

(847) 926-0911

Sheridan Road Magazine

sheridanroadmagazine.com

(847) 926-0911

Town Planner

townplanner.com

(847) 322-2429

CONSUMER PROTECTION

Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber
of Commerce

LFLBchamber.com

(847) 234-4282

Better Business Bureau of Chicago & Northern Illinois

bbb.org/chicago

(312) 832-0500 or (888) 982-0210

U.S. Food & Drug Administration
(Chicago)

fda.gov

(888) INFO-FDA (toll-free)

Illinois Dept. of Insurance

idoi.illinois.gov

(866) 455-5364 (toll-free)

Consumer Protection Division

Attorney General’s Office

illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-
protection

(800) 386-5438