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							                                                                                  LAKE FOREST

                                     D                            IALOGUE!        AUGUST . SEPTEMBER 2008




                    M ayor’s Message
                  What a great               Foundation, with a goal of raising             COMMUNITY SPIRIT
                  summer we have             $1 million—which has been reached
                  had in Lake Forest!        thanks to the generosity of many
The Friends of the Lake Forest Parks         caring residents. This endowment
& Recreation once again created a            will ensure that Lake Forest Day
fantastic July 4th celebration—with          continues into the foreseeable future.
great entertainment and spectacular
                                        On August 2, the “Beach Ball Benefit”
fireworks, this event only gets better.
                                        to help support our American Legion
We thank them for their hard work
                                        was held at Forest Park Beach. Thanks
and generosity.
                                        to Debbie Saran and her talented
This year’s 100th celebration of Lake   team, this was a huge success and a
Forest Day was without a doubt the      phenomenal demonstration of com-
best display of community spirit        munity spirit. On Sunday, a tour of
possible. In 1908, Lake Forest Day was beautiful private gardens sponsored
originated by the Lake Forest Women’s by the Lake Forest Garden Club was
Club. Soon after World War I, the       enjoyed by many and raised additional
American Legion McKinlock Post 264 funds for the Legion.
was founded and began organizing
                                        To the many residents, dedicated City
Lake Forest Day. Since then, many
                                        employees and members of McKinlock
generations have enjoyed the annual
                                        Post 264 who worked so hard to make
parade and carnival.
                                        these events memorable, we salute you!
We held the opening ceremony of         I am constantly amazed by the generos-
the centennial of Lake Forest Day on    ity of this community—both in
July 31 at the “Music in the Square”    supporting our local causes and the
concert, and our Parade Grand           volunteering of time and talent to make
Marshal Captain James Lovell honored our community stronger. Thank you!
us with opening comments. We were
able to extend our deep gratitude to
the Lake Forest Day Committee Co-
Chairmen Jack Preschlack and Art        S. Michael Rummel
Wood, who brought together com-         Mayor
munity volunteers and energized the                               Photos top to bottom:
                                                                    July 4th celebration,
planning of the centennial events. This
                                          Parade Grand Marshal Captain James Lovell,
dynamic team is also responsible for          Lake Forest Women’s Club winning float,
creation of the Lake Forest Day                          Veterans’ commemorative flags

  IN THIS ISSUE              ■   Recycling Program Expanded         ■   Gypsy Moth Alert          ■   Elawa Garden Market Open
                             ■   AT&T Construction                  ■   Citizens Police Academy   ■   Great Upcoming Events
C ity Updates
POLITICAL ELECTION SIGN REMINDER                              AT&T CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN
The City extends a friendly reminder regarding the            Work will soon be undertaken by AT&T on the
display of political election signs for the upcoming          installation of utility boxes to provide a new network for
election in November:                                         its pay-TV service. Residents currently have the option
■ Political election signs may be displayed beginning         of connecting their TV to a satellite service (such as Dish
  August 29, 2008.                                            Network) or a cable service (Comcast). When construc-
■ One sign is allowed per candidate or issue for each         tion is complete, residents will be able to connect to
  individual property.                                        AT&T’s Internet protocol-based television service for
■ Signs may be displayed on private property but not on
                                                              on-demand type programming options and hundreds
  the public right-of-way. In most cases, the public right-   of channels from which to choose.
  of-way extends 33 feet from the center of the street.       While The City of Lake Forest does not endorse one
■ Signs may be up to 6 square feet in size and a              pay-TV service provider over another, we are required
  maximum of 4 feet in height from the ground to the          to allow AT&T to make this service available because
  top of the sign.                                            of legislation passed by the Illinois General Assembly
■ Signs should be removed immediately after Election Day.     and signed into law by the governor. This legislation
                                                              gives AT&T the ability to obtain a statewide license
Political message signs, as opposed to election signs, are    and bypass the need to obtain a local franchise agreement
ones that express a non-commercial message regarding an       to operate its new video services.
issue of political or public concern. This type of sign can
be displayed at all times but must be located entirely on     City staff has worked closely with AT&T over the past
private property and may not be displayed in the required     year so that the introduction of this new service will result
setback of a homeowner’s property.                            in as little disruption as possible to our community.
                                                              Unlike a local franchise agreement, the new state law
Thank you for complying with these rules. If you have         does not require that AT&T serve all residents in
questions, please contact Paul Petersen in the Community      communities where it provides service.
Development Department at 847.283.8546.
                                                              Under the statewide license granted to AT&T, the City
TOWNLINE communit y PARK                                      does not have the ability to fully enforce customer service
WORK PROGRESSING                                              standards, such as shorter appointment windows and
Construction is underway at                                   swifter response times. However, the Office of the Illinois
this new 35-acre park just west                               Attorney General will take on those duties.
of the railroad tracks on Rt. 60                              AT&T has identified approximately 40 locations within
to address the long-term need                                 the City limits where new telecommunication utility
for a community park in the                                   boxes need to be installed. These will range in size from
western portion of Lake Forest.                               4 to 6 feet tall. The City’s Engineering, Forestry and
Park features being added                                     Community Development Departments have met with
include baseball infields,                                    AT&T representatives at each of the future utility box
backstops and dugouts,                                        locations to work with them so that the boxes will
a walking trail, an asphalt                                   minimally impact the areas where they are placed. All
parking lot with bioswale                                     locations will be screened with landscaping, and the
environmental feature, a park                                 majority of the boxes will be located in wooded and/or
pavilion, and streetscape and pavilion site landscaping.      heavily landscaped locations. The City will work closely
For additional details, please contact Parks and Recreation   with AT&T during the installation phase and monitor
Director Mary Van Arsdale at 847.615.4332.                    their construction crews during the process.
                                                              If you have any questions or concerns regarding AT&T’s
                                                              new services, please contact AT&T’s Customer Service at
                                                              877.827.5288.

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INFLUX OF GYP SY MOTHS                                           MORE REC YCL ABLES ACCEPTED
For the past 30 years, the City has worked                       Good news! The City has expanded its curbside recycling
to reduce the gypsy moth population.                             program in response to resident input from the 2006
Although total eradication is nearly impossible,                 community survey. In addition to the current items
significant action has been taken to reduce the                  collected, City Sanitation crews now collect cardboard,
threat of the gypsy moth. This year, Lake Forest and             chipboard (such as cereal and gift boxes), office paper,
other North Shore communities have seen population               phone books, junk mail and a variety of other fiber-
increases, which can be contributed to:                          based materials. A complete list of acceptable materials
■ The reduction of beneficial bacteria that naturally            is online at www.cityoflakeforest.com. Please note that
  reduce the gypsy moth population when weather                  only household items may be collected and recycled.
  conditions are favorable and populations are high; and         Due to the processor’s equipment limitations, large items
■ Arrival of the periodic cicadas last year, which provided      such as outdoor plastic play sets or children’s pools will
  an alternate food source for birds and animals that            not be taken.
  would normally have eaten gypsy moth caterpillars.             Your collection day has not changed. The City purchased
The City has set pheromone traps that attract the male           additional recycling bins, and residents may request one free
moth to help determine future populations and create a           additional bin per household at the Municipal Services
base map for possible aerial spraying next spring. This is       Building (110 E. Laurel) Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m.
important to assess the number of public and private acres       and 4:30 p.m. In preparing your recyclables, we ask that all
the City may spray. It will also provide an idea of the sever-   glass/plastic/aluminum/tin (co-mingled) items be kept
ity of the current gypsy moth infestation in Lake Forest.        separate from paper (fiber) materials by using separate
                                                                 recycling bins or placing the co-mingled materials on top of
Aerial applications usually occur in early spring with a         the fiber materials. Cardboard boxes must be broken down;
product called Bacillus thuringiensis var. kurstaki (BTK),       and containers must be rinsed clean. If you have questions,
a bacterium that is found naturally in the soil. Applied         please contact Sanitation Supervisor Lou Decker at
by helicopter, two applications occur within the first           847.615.4285 or Superintendent of Public Works Michael
and second phase of caterpillar development. Once the            Thomas at 847.615.4265.
caterpillars reach the third and fourth stages of growth,
they are not as vulnerable to BTK. At this point, home-          To help fund expansion of the recycling program, the
owners are encouraged to check their property for gypsy          City was awarded a grant from the Illinois Department
moths and help reduce populations either by picking the          of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Bureau of
caterpillars off the trees and disposing of them or by           Energy and Recycling.
contracting a licensed tree company to apply an insecticide,     L ABOR DAY COLLECTION
if warranted.
                                                                 City Hall and the Municipal
Winter detection of gypsy moth caterpillars is another           Services Center will be closed on
tool the City uses to identify gypsy moths. By scouting          Monday, September 1. Police,
both public and private properties, the City can                 fire and paramedic services will continue to be available
determine gypsy moth populations based on identifi-              24 hours daily. There will be no refuse, recycling or yard
cation of egg masses. These egg masses can normally              waste collection on Monday, September 1. The following
produce between 500–1,000 caterpillars the following             schedule will be in effect for this holiday week:
year. Egg masses can be treated with a soybean-based
product that, when applied, prevents the caterpillars                    Monday collection will be on Tuesday
from hatching next spring. Residents are also encouraged                 Tuesday collection will be on Wednesday
to remove any egg masses they find to help reduce the                    Thursday collection will be on Thursday
potential of another infestation.                                        Friday collection will be on Friday

For further information on gypsy moths or other insects,         For further information on refuse collection services,
please contact City Forester Peter Gordon at 847.604.5891.       please call the Sanitation Section automated phone
                                                                 system at 847.615.4264.
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N ews You Can Use
HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL WASTE                                            Additional bike racks will be placed at the Forest Park
COLLECTION                                                          Beach, Deerpath Community Preschool playground on
The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO)                      the east side of the Recreation Center, and the Lake Forest
and the City will host a Household Chemical Waste                   Library. A number of residents are choosing to bicycle to
Collection Event on Saturday, September 27, from 8 a.m.             the train stations before hopping on a train, and the City
until 2:30 p.m. at the Municipal Services Center (110 E.            is looking to provide additional bike racks. Please review
Laurel Avenue). This free event is open to Lake County              your commutes for work and play, and see what green
residents only.                                                     alternatives may be available.

A variety of common but problematic household materials             The Green Team is excited to work
can be brought to a HCW Collection Day, including old               with residents to promote green
oil-based paint, paint remover, hobby chemicals, furniture          alternatives to maintain The City of
stripper, metal polishes, rechargeable batteries, used motor        Lake Forest’s healthy and beautiful
oil, antifreeze, old gasoline, driveway sealer, aerosol products,   environment. If you have any
old medications, solvents, household cleaners, pool                 suggestions on how our community
chemicals, pesticides, and mercury and fluorescent light            can go green, please send your
bulbs. LATEX PAINT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.                            comments to cityhall@cityoflakeforest.com.

Business and commercial wastes, explosives, propane                 WESTERN AVENUE ENHANCEMENTS
tanks, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, agricultural         Valuable ideas and concepts evolved from a series of public
chemicals and medical wastes will NOT be accepted at                meetings held to discuss the first phase of improvements
any of the HCW events. Tire and lead acid batteries                 to this vital business corridor that stretches from Vine
(auto and boat batteries) are also not accepted at these            Avenue on the south to Laurel Avenue on the north.
collections but can be recycled at retail outlets where             Through this constructive dialogue, an enhanced
they are sold.                                                      streetscape appearance was developed.
For further information, please contact SWALCO at                   The scope of the project includes high-
847.336.9340, Donna Miklovic of the Public Works                    priority infrastructure elements with an
Department at 847.615.4227 or visit www.swalco.org.                 alternate for medium-priority and low-
                                                                    priority streetscape enhancements. The
GROWING GREEN
                                                                    high-priority infrastructure elements
The City is working to make better environmentally                  consist of upgrades to underground
sound decisions that will impact both the community                 utilities, pavement rehabilitation and street light
and the City organization. The City’s Employee                      improvements. Phase II design engineering services are
Environmental Committee, or Green Team, meets                       currently underway. The Phase III construction timeline
regularly to brainstorm and develop environmental                   calls for improvements between Laurel and Wisconsin to
initiatives. At the July 4th festivities, the Green Team            be completed in 2009 and those between Wisconsin and
distributed free CFL light bulbs to Lake Forest residents           Vine to be completed in 2010.
and created a City map (currently displayed at the
Recreation Center) that tracks the location of homes                Residents, business owners, commuters and shoppers
committed to using CFL bulbs and reducing energy                    are invited to view the final engineering plans and
use. CFL light bulbs use about 75% less energy and last             share their ideas at an open house on Wednesday,
longer than standard bulbs. The free light bulb giveaway            September 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Gorton Community
was a great success, and thanks go to all residents who             Center (400 E. Illinois Road). If you have questions,
participated in this green initiative.                              please contact Ramesh Kanapareddy, Assistant City
                                                                    Engineer, at 847.283.8539.
The Green Team is also working to provide and promote
green transportation alternatives for residents and
employees. Summer weather provides a great opportunity
for everyone to use bicycles for short-distance travel.
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Y ou Should Know
PUBLIC SAFET Y NEWS                                         This free ten-week class meets Wednesday evenings, and is
PHONE SOLICITATION ALERT                                    open to anyone age 21 or over who lives or works in Lake
                                                            Forest and has no criminal record. Stop by the Public
The Lake Forest Police Department                           Safety Building at 255 West Deerpath for an application
advises residents that the City’s Police                    or contact Officer Karl Walldorf at 847.234.2601 or via
Department does not benefit directly                        email at walldorf@cityoflakeforest.com.
from donations made to the Metropolitan Alliance of
Police (MAP) or telephone solicitations from any other      EL AWA GARDEN M ARKET OPENS
organization. MAP represents patrol officers of the Lake    Pay a visit to the Garden Market at Elawa Farm for a
Forest Police Department in the areas of legal defense      special treat. Located in a historic farm setting, you can
and collective bargaining. The Lake Forest Police           purchase produce from the garden and products made
Department does not solicit funds over the telephone.       from the produce, such as soups, muffins, tea breads,
Residents wishing to make a donation to the Lake Forest     jams and salad dressings. A large selection of heirloom
Police Department may do so through the Lake Forest         tomatoes as well as beets, squash and several other vege-
Police Association (LFPA). Founded in 1932 for sworn        tables will be available this season. Cut flowers can also
officers and civilian employees of the Police Department,   be purchased. All proceeds are used to support garden
it relies on financial support from the community and       operations. The market is open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
dues paid by its members. The LFPA only solicits once       every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday until October 31.
a year during the month of September and does so            Elawa Farm is located at 1401 Middlefork
in a mass mailing to the community, never over the          Drive west of Waukegan Road and
telephone. One hundred percent of all money raised          adjacent to the Lake County Forest
goes directly to the association.                           Preserve Middlefork Savanna.
The LFPA benefits many local programs conducted
by School Districts 67 and 115, CROYA, the Lake
Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center and others, some of           FRIENDLY REMINDERS
which are the Special Olympics, Lake County AIDS              CLEARLY MARKED ADDRESS CRITICAL
Walk/Bike Ride, Halloween Safety programs, seniors’           City ordinances require that house numbers be at
“Picnic with the Cops,” baseball clinics, and the “Toys       least 3" in height and displayed in a conspicuous
for Tots Drive.”                                              place, on, above or immediately to the side of the
                                                              door. They may also be placed on a tree, post or
Anyone wishing to make a donation to the LFPA can             other fixture at the entrance to the property so that
mail their check to: Lake Forest Police Association,          they are easily and distinctly read from the center of
255 W. Deerpath, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045. For more        the street. In the event of an emergency, this is
information, please call Crime Prevention Officer Mike        critical for police and fire response.
Goy at 847.615.4697 or visit www.lfpa.org.                    DOG ETIQUETTE
CITIZENS POLICE ACADEMY THIS FALL                             Dogs are not allowed to run at large within the City
Since 1998, the Police Department has offered local           limits and must be on a leash in your control when
residents and business owners a chance to get “up close       not on your property. When walking your dog, you
and personal” with police work by participating in its        must carry with you a device to remove excrement
annual Citizens Police Academy.                               left by your dog and deposit the excrement in a
                                                              receptacle located on your property.
Participants learn about many aspects of police work
                                                              SIDEWALK CLEARING
including patrol, investigations, the arrest process,
                                                              Residents are required to maintain their plant
and the criminal justice system. In addition, they ride
                                                              material along the City sidewalks in order to provide
along with police officers on patrol, fire department         a safe environment for walkers and bicyclists. If you
weapons, and meet officers specializing in various areas      notice a safety concern on or around any City
of police work.                                               sidewalk, please call 847.604.5891.

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U pcoming Events
RECREATION HIGHLIGHTS                                             DICKINSON HALL
LAKE FOREST FITNESS CENTER                                        LAKE FOREST-LAKE BLUFF SENIOR CENTER
                                                                  100 E. Old Mill Rd.
Group fitness classes begin September 2, including new            Reservations are required for all events. Call 847.234.2209.
offerings such as the Biggest Loser and Bootcamp. Also
new—nutrition lectures, sports nutrition and women’s              COME VISIT OUR GARDEN
wellness. Fall is a great time to revamp your fitness             The new terrace/garden at Dickinson Hall was designed
routine. Join the Fitness Center with a friend during the         by noted landscape architect Anthony Tyznik, formerly
month of September and both your enrollment fees will             of the Morton Arboretum. The garden is a gift to the
be waived, plus you each receive a free class 12-punch pass!      community from the Laurence A. Carton family. The
BIRTHDAY PARTIES                                                  circular portion of the terrace is enclosed with balusters
The Recreation Center is a great place to host your child’s       recycled from the Edward Bennett Bridge on Deerpath
birthday party with activities such as ceramics, court            Road. Surrounded by perennials with woods to the
sports, dance, games, jewelry making, baking and wildlife.        south, the garden is a wonderful place to experience
Look no further for a one-of-a-kind party. See details in         the beauty of the Grove Cultural Campus.
the Recreation Brochure or on the City’s web site.                UPCOMING SENIOR EVENTS
FRED JACKSON GOLF CLASSIC SEPTEMBER 15                            August 14    “The Next President’s Foreign Policy
The Golf Classic was rained out in the spring,                                 Challenges.” Professor James Marquardt,
so there is still time to sign up, play or                                     Lake Forest College; lunch and lecture
become a sponsor at this event at                                 August 15    Ron Surace and the “In Full Swing”
Deerpath Golf Course with a 12 p.m. shotgun                                    17-piece band, 7 p.m.
start. There will be exciting rounds of golf,                     September 10 Loving Frank. Judy Broderick discusses
awards, a silent auction and special activities                                the novel about Frank Lloyd Wright’s life
at several of the holes. For information, visit                                and his relationship with Mamah Cheney;
www.friendslfpr.org or contact Wendy                                           noon lunch and lecture
McKiernan at 847.615.4331.                                        September 11 Women’s Club with Martha Twaddle,
                                                                               Medical Director of Midwest Palliative and
NORTHERN ILLINOIS REPTILE BREEDER SHOW
                                                                               Hospice Care Center; lunch and lecture
On September 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Recreation
                                                                  September 12 Visit the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts
Center Gym, the Wildlife Discovery Center will host
                                                                  (Milwaukee) Museum and the Charles Allis Art
the first ever Northern Illinois Reptile Breeder Show
                                                                               Museum; dine at the Lake Park Bistro
featuring top breeders in the Great Lakes Region. Many                         and cruise on Lake Michigan
captive bred and born animals will be available for
purchase in addition to reptile supplies, equipment,              Dickinson Hall is a resource for independent living and
cages and food. All proceeds will benefit the Wildlife            assistance for aging parents, door-to-door transportation
Discovery Center. Questions? Please contact Curator               for those over 65, help with Medicare claims, and links
Rob Carmichael at 847.615.4388.                                   to other community services.
KINDERHAVEN PRESCHOOL ACADEMY                                     VALUABLE HABITAT STUDIED
Give your children a jump start on their education.               The History and Ecological Significance of the
Kinderhaven is accredited by NAEYC and licensed in                Middlefork Savanna Preserve and An Account of
the state of Illinois. There are classes for 21⁄2 to 51⁄2-year-   Species Found During the Middlefork “BioBlitz”
olds, and the vacation schedule follows School District
67. With a low student-to-teacher ratio, Kinderhaven              The June BioBlitz was an intensive 24-hour search
instills in your child a sense of community, individuality,       conducted by scores of regional scientists to catalogue
independence, exploration and creativity. For more                the diversity of species living in the Middlefork Savanna
information or a tour, contact Dr. Penny Robbins                  Preserve. Enjoy beautiful images of this gem of a preserve
at 847.615.4339.                                                  and learn about the ecological restoration work.

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The Gardeners at Elawa Farm, Wildlife Discovery Center,        READY FOR SCHOOL
Lake County Forest Preserve District and Lake Forest           Did you know one measure of library success is the
Open Lands Association invite you to a special slide           percentage of residents with active library cards? September
presentation on Saturday, September 13, from 2–4 p.m.          is LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH, an observance
at Elawa Farm (1401 W. Middlefork Drive). Guided               sponsored by the American Library Association. This year’s
walks in the Preserve will follow from 4–5 p.m.                honorary chair, basketball champion and author Kareem
                                                               Abdul-Jabbar, calls the library “my own personal time
L A K E F O R E S T / L AKE BL U F F R E A D S                 machine.” This fall, make sure your kids have the most
LAKE FOREST COLLEGE/GLEN ROWAN HOUSE                           important school supply of all—a library card.
September 4 Rand Smith will discuss E. L. Doctorow’s
(7 p.m.)    The March, a novel of the American Civil           LIBRARY HOURS AND CLOSINGS
            War examining Sherman’s March                      Closed Labor Day, Monday, September 1
October 21 Benjamin Goluboff will discuss Robert               Sunday hours resume the weekend after Labor Day,
(2 p.m.)    Penn Warren’s All the King’s Men, a classic        on Sunday, September 7.
            fictionalized account of Louisiana’s               CROYA UPDATES
            legendary Huey Long
                                                               As CROYA moves toward “going green,” monthly
November 11 Michael H. Ebner will discuss Theodore
                                                               activity calendars will no longer be mailed. Current
(Noon)      Dreiser’s Sister Carrie. Dreiser was the first
            American to receive a Nobel Prize in               information and calendars are online or you can sign up
            Literature                                         to automatically receive emails about the happenings at
                                                               CROYA by visiting www.croya.com. If you have
Books available at Lake Forest Bookstore. No advance           questions, please call CROYA at 847.615.4304.
registration required. For information, call 847.735.6025.
                                                               STUDENT UNION SUMMER HOURS
GREAT LIBRARY PROGRA MS                                        Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
SALE TIME!                                                     Tuesday, Wednesday,
The 33rd Annual Friends of the Library                         Thursday and Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Book Sale will be held in West Park on
Green Bay Road with something for                               CROYA DATES TO REMEMBER
everyone. Remember, only three months                           (CHECK THE WEB SITE FOR MORE INFO)
until Christmas!
                                                                August 31–     Artisans for CROYA 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Members’ Pre-Sale: Thursday, September 11                        September 1
Public Sale: Friday, September 12–Sunday, September 14          September 5    LFHS Freshman Orientation at 7:30 a.m.
                                                                September 6    Lupus Walk
BOOK REPORT                                                     September 14   Lake Forest Library Book Sale Clean-Up
Summer reading at the Library was a great success with          September 27   Middle School Back to School Dance at LF Rec Gym
                                                                               7:30 p.m.–10 p.m. ($5 at door)
more than 1,000 children and 65 adults signed up for
the summer reading programs. Watch for the Library’s
quarterly newsletter for details on the great lineup of fall   CROYA MUSIC SCHOOL
programs for everyone. Parents, save the date: on Tuesday,
September 2, registration begins for pre-school storytime.     The music program located in the CROYA
                                                               Student Union is accepting new students for the
ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE?                                    fall semester, and the recording studio is now
The Lake Forest/Lake Bluff League of Women Voters              operational. For studio and lesson rates and
will provide voter registration in the Library foyer on        more information, visit www.croya.com/music
Saturday, September 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Voter           or contact Director Shelia Christofalos at
registration ends 28 days before the November 4 election;      847.283.8547.
make sure your voice is heard this fall!


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T he City of Lake Forest
MAYOR
S. Michael Rummel              KEEP INFORMED
847.234.8858 (home)            Residents are encouraged to attend meetings of the City Council, Boards and Commissions.
312.984.5705 (business)
                               Meetings are held at City Hall unless otherwise noted. Dates are subject to change, so please call
CITY MANAGER                   City Hall to confirm.
Robert R. Kiely, Jr.
847.295.0294 (home)            8/4       – City Council, 7:30 p.m.                     9/2       – City Council, 7:30 p.m.
847.234.2600 (business)        8/4, 9/15 – Finance Committee, 6:30 p.m.                9/2       – Committee of the Whole, 6:30 p.m.
FIRST WARD ALDERMEN            8/11, 9/8 – Senior Resource Commission, 9:30 a.m.,      9/3       – Building Review Board, 6:30 p.m.
David D. Grumhaus, Jr.
                                           Dickinson Hall                              9/10      – Plan Commission, 6:30 p.m.
847.604.8502 (home)
312.544.4205 (business)        8/12, 9/9 – Library Board, 7:30 p.m., Library           9/22      – Zoning Board of Appeals, 6:30 p.m.
Kent E. Novit                  8/12, 9/9 – Parks and Recreation Board, 7:30 p.m.       9/24      – Historic Preservation Commission, 6:30 p.m.
847.615.7029 (home)
312.332.2407 (business)
SECOND WARD ALDERMEN          CALL 847.234.2600 FOR ALL               PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING               CABLE TELEVISION
Stuart M. Widman              CITY DEPARTMENTS                        (Police and Fire Departments)        INFO – Channel 17
847.295.8187 (home)           Postage-free mail to all City           255 West Deerpath                    (Meetings/events)
312.263.3700 (business)       departments and City officials          24 hours daily                       LFTV – Channel 19
Renard Goltra                 can be deposited in the white           911 for all emergencies              (Local programming)
847.234.1335 (home)           drop boxes at the Union Pacific                                              See City Council meetings live on
                                                                      T.D.D. PHONES
847.234.1499 (business)       Depot, on Bank Lane north of                                                 cable channel 17 at 7:30 p.m. the
                                                                      City Hall, 847.615.4283
                              Westminster, and in the Telegraph                                            first and third Mondays of each
THIRD WARD ALDERMEN                                                   Municipal Services, 847.615.4399
                              Road train station parking lot.                                              month. Broadcasts replayed
Thomas H. Morsch, Jr.                                                 COMPOST/RECYCLING CENTER             Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. and
847.234.6906 (home)           CITY HALL                               South side of Rt. 60 just west
                              220 East Deerpath.                                                           Fridays at 8 a.m. when no live
312.953.1012 (cell)                                                   of Waukegan Road. The center is      broadcast. DVD copy available
                              Open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,               open Saturdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Greg C. Hanrahan              Monday–Friday                                                                at Library.
847.295.2003 (home)                                                   and Sundays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
                              MUNICIPAL SERVICES CENTER                                                    WORLD WIDE WEB
312.455.4120 (business)                                               E-MAIL ALL CITY DEPARTMENTS AT:      For info on City government,
                              110 East Laurel Avenue.                 cityhall@cityoflakeforest.com
FOURTH WARD ALDERMEN                                                                                       services, news, meeting agendas,
                              Open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
John A. Looby III             Monday–Friday                                                                and more. On the Internet at:
847.234.8781 (home)                                                                                        http://www.cityoflakeforest.com
847.234.0017 (business)
Robert T. Palmer
847.234.9223 (home)
773.528.0200 (business)



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