The Lake Forest City Council’s decision to terminate one board and take steps toward abolishing a second one is drawing concerns from residents fearing limits on citizen participation in addi… ...

In Lake Forest, Nick Bothfeld was sworn in as a new third ward alderman during the May 5 City Council meeting. He has lived in the city for more than 30 years and heads an eponymous financial ...

Taking a similar action by many other Illinois communities, the Lake Forest City Council unanimously voted on April 21 for initial approval of a 1 % grocery sales tax enacted by municipalities.