Summer 2021 Dialogue
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Summer 2021 Quarterly DIALOGUEBart the Cart.......................13 Budget................................10 Cemetery..............................7 Chamber Events...................3 CROYA.................................14 Deerpath/41.........................4 Dickinson Hall.......................6 Earth Day.............................12 Elawa Farm..........................15 Financial Reporting News....13 Fire Department....................7 General Information............16 Gorton Community Center..15 Lake Forest Green..................4 Lake Forest Day......................2 Lake Forest Love..................11 Leaf Blowers..........................4 Library....................................6 Mayor’s Message...................2 Native Tree & Plant Sale.......13 New Restaurants....................3 Parking App............................5 Public Works Info...............4, 5 Ravines.................................12 Rec Center Happenings.......8-9 Sanitation Schedule...............5 Water Quality.........................5 Yard Waste.............................5 Stay Connected Get engaged with Lake Forest! Sign up to receive E-News and other important information at cityoflakeforest.com. Download the “Lake Forest Now” app on your android or iOS phone and receive notifications based on your areas of interest or make payments. Find more information on the City’s Facebook and Instagram pages. Mayor’s Message development approved for the long vacant site at Everett Dear Neighbors, and Waukegan, with groundbreaking planned for this fall. As we steadily increase the On the infrastructure front, IDOT’s work on the Deerpath/41 number of Lake Foresters who underpass project is well underway. As advertised, it is a have been vaccinated and we rather disruptive project, so avoiding this area over the sum- move toward summer, the signs mer will be prudent. Please keep an eye out for progress of recovery and optimism are reports and announcements from the City on this project, as all around us. It’s going to be a Deerpath is expected to be reduced to one lane, and there much better summer than last will be other lane/ramp closures through the summer. year, and the good things keep coming! Summer camps and events, like Festival and Fireworks, and Lake Forest Day are currently being planned, along with In an extraordinary act of volunteerism and community spirit, some interesting outdoor dining and entertainment con- in April the “Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Vaccine Buddies,” a group cepts in Market Square and Settler’s Square. Lake Forest of neighbors who spontaneously organized to help Lake For- Station, the pop-up shop we had over the holidays, is open est and Lake Bluff Seniors get access to the COVID-19 vaccine, again through June 19th with great gifts for Father’s Day and working with the City, the Village of Lake Bluff and our school Graduations from many of our local non-profit organizations. systems, held a community-wide mass vaccination event at Stay tuned for more information about these events as the Deerpath Middle School. Doses of the Moderna vaccine were summer gets going. If you download the new (and free) LF administered by the Doctors Test Centers, and over 400 ap- Now mobile app onto your smartphone you will have easy pointments were booked within two days of opening the call access to all the announcements as they happen, along with center. Vaccine Buddies have secured over 1,400 appoint- many other features that make communication with the City ments since mid-February. Our two residents who started all quite seamless. Visit cityoflakeforest.com/LFNow to learn this deserve our gratitude for their initiative and commitment more and to download the app! to Lake Forest’s and Lake Bluff’s public health! Lake Forest is going to emerge from the COVID-19 experience more alive and stronger than ever. Thank you, Lake Forest- ers, for your continued community spirit and your willing- ness to sacrifice a bit for this amazing town we live in! George A. Pandaleon Summer in The City! Pages 9 and 10 detail all the outdoor music concerts and fes- tivals being planned - see what great family fun is coming up! July 4th Festival & Fireworks will feature headliner 16 Candles and opener Hello Weekend! At the same time, our residential real estate market continues Lake Forest Day parade and carnival planning is also to prosper, and we have had a great deal of new commercial underway! The American Legion is hopeful to be able investment that will add vibrancy to our business districts. to welcome back crowds to celebrate on August 3 and 4. With the recent announcement that the outstanding restau- However, even if certain traditions can’t occur this year, we rant Le Colonial will be adding Market Square to its classic are welcoming new ways to celebrate our community. Visit downtown Chicago location in early 2022, we now have six lakeforestday.com for updates on the new restaurant offerings either open or on the way. In early event and to learn how you can support April, we welcomed The Forester Hotel in Conway Park, Lake the Legion’s planning efforts. Forest’s first new hotel since the Deerpath Inn opened 92 years ago. The hotel features an excellent restaurant, the Lake Forest Music Festival Oaken Bistro + Bar, offering contemporary farm to table dining on Saturday, August 21 featuring burg- and a great happy hour. Lastly, we finally have an office/retail ers and bourbon! Visit LFParksandRec. com/friends-foundation. PAGE 2 Welcome and Bon Appétit The City invites you to enjoy all the exciting new dining options in the community! Pictured is Oaken Bistro + Bar, courtesy of Janko Hospi- tality. Oaken Bistro + Bar inside The Forester Hotel at 200 N. Field Drive in Conway Business Park features an adventurous menu that changes seasonally, a worldly wine list and signature herbal cocktail menu; oakenbistro.com; 847.582.6410. Everett Farms offers small plates, pasta, sandwiches, large plates, salads and a kids’ menu. Located at 840 S. Waukegan Road; Oaken Bar everettfarm.com; 847.604.3795. The Station features upscale farm to table Mexican food and is lo- cated at 840 S. Waukegan Road; stationmexican.com; 847.604.3788. Rosati’s is located at 630 N. Western Avenue and is open for car- ryout and delivery. Get pizza, sandwiches, salads, pasta, wings, calzones and more; myrosatis.com; 224.271.1700. And yet to come! Le Colonial in the former Market House, 655 Forest Avenue. Donati’s Pizza, Inc. at 950 N. Western Avenue. Oaken Dining Room Sign up for City E-News to receive updates at cityoflakeforest.com. Chamber Events Lake Forest Station Re-Opens Annual Luncheon with the Mayors Lake Forest Station Is Back for a Limited Time! Wednesday, July 14, 12 noon-1 p.m. Open Thursday–Saturday through June 19 Mayor George Pandaleon and Village This unique pop-up shop is now open from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. President Regis Charlot will offer an on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through Saturday, overview of local issues, projects June 19, and features one-of-a-kind gifts to celebrate and plans at this popular annual pro- Mom, Dad, Graduates, and the summer season! gram for the whole community - all are welcome! Hopefully we can all enjoy each other’s com- The shop enables local community non-profit organiza- pany back at the Deer Path Inn this year! Register to attend tions to showcase their merchandise and expand their and you will be kept informed about whether it will occur in missions. person or remotely. Details at LFLBchamber.com. Proceeds from the sale of all merchandise will go directly Sidewalk Sale Weekend back to participating local organizations and net profits Thursday-Saturday, July 29-31 from the shop will be distributed back to participating groups. Mark your calendar to jump on some great sales and spe- cials with your favorite local merchants! Updates will be So stop in and shop for gifts that give back! Details at posted at LFLBchamber.com. cityoflakeforest.com/LakeForestStation. PAGE 3 Deerpath/Rte. 41 Viaduct Consider environmentally-friendly options such as electric leaf blowers, using rakes and hand-powered yard sweepers. and Pump Station Project As you are most likely aware, the project is underway and construction continues. According to State officials, im- Lake Forest Green provements to mitigate flooding at the intersection could be finished by December, 2022. As construction progress- Sustainability at Home es this summer, residents should avoid traveling around Are you considering home improvements to the area if possible, as traffic delays and lane closures are reduce your energy bills and to help protect and expected. We will keep the public informed as often as preserve the environment? possible via the City’s website, social media and E-News. We appreciate everyone’s understanding and patience as The City Council recently approved fee reductions for permits this important project takes place. related to sustainable home improvement projects including solar, geothermal and wind-powered installations. We are seeing more residents explore different techniques to forward sustainability in their in homes and properties. Contact the Community Development Department for more information at 847.810.3521. Consider Eco-Friendly Sealants As summer approaches, it may be necessary to seal the surface of your driveway. It is important to understand the health risks associated with coal tar-based sealants as well as safer alternatives before you begin. Coal tar products contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (or PAHs), which are toxic