Important COVID-19 Community Updates
We appreciate the chance to bring you up to speed on what we are learning from local and regional sources every day.

Check the City's Corona Virus website page .
Please dial 9-1-1 in cases of emergency only and call 847.234.2601 for non-emergencies. Continue to send any inquiries to cityhall@cityoflakeforest.com . Many staff members are working from home and will respond to you at their earliest possible time.
Today is Great American Takeout Day!
Where are you ordering from? And please don't forget to tip your servers! Click LF/LB Takeout on Facebook or the Chamber website for some great local spots.
"How Can I Help?" from The State of Illinois
  • Millions of Illinoisans rely on the kindness of others each and every day. That shouldn’t change just because you’ve been asked to stay home. It just takes a little creativity. Check for volunteer opportunities here!
  • Yesterday, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's office issued a "call to action" during his daily news conference to ask former or retired health care professionals such as nurses, respiratory care therapists, and physicians, "to join the fight against COVID-19.” Pritzker said the State would waive fees and expedite licenses so these individuals can re-join the health care workforce. Health care license reinstatement forms are available at www.idfpr.com. As of today, over 180 applications have already been received. For more information, click here.
Check out the Virtual Rec Center!
Relief - the Virtual Recreation Center is open for business! This is your place for links to activities, education, and resources during these uncertain times. Lake Forest Rec is committed to ensuring that our residents have resources to maintain healthy lives, grow meaningful relationships and continue to have unique experiences. While we miss seeing you on a daily basis, it is our goal to bring resources right to you and your families with the hope of making it easier for you to prioritize your health and well-being.

Visit this page often or follow us on  Facebook  or  Instagram  for new updates and ideas to keep you and your loved ones healthy, entertained, and informed.
The City of Lake Forest and Lake Forest Open Lands
Getting out in Mother Nature provides mental and physical health benefits we all need, especially now!

The City's community and neighborhood parks and trails remain open to the public (the playgrounds, pavilions and restrooms will remain are currently closed). Click here to see an interactive map of these great family spots and the amenities offered at each one.

We'd also like to remind residents that Lake Forest Open Lands offers 6 nature preserves with hundreds of acres to hike and explore throughout the community that remain open to the public every day. These places are wonderful local destinations where you and your family can get stretch your legs and get some exercise. Click here to find these wonderful open spaces and trails.
A Reminder from Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
"On behalf of Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many members of our community who have so generously stepped forward to provide donations to support our hospital staff during this crisis. We are uplifted and heartened by your kind actions.
 
First, in keeping with the current “shelter in place” order, we would welcome those in the community wishing to support our caregivers to consider making a donation to our COVID-19 Relief Fund or by donating to our Employee Assistance Crisis Fund . 
 
Many individuals and organizations have offered to provide meals or non-perishable food to our staff. Since specific safety guidelines apply to these donations, we ask that you please contact Kelly Callen at Kelly.Callen@nm.org or 847.535.6851 to review the guidelines and schedule a drop-off location, date and time. Food can be accepted by scheduled drop-off only. We can generally accept restaurant-prepared, individually wrapped food and most non-perishable items. 

If you have other specific items you would like to donate, please first contact Marleana Cross at mcross@nm.org or 847.535.6933 to confirm the items can be used. We will stay in communication with the City of Lake Forest and provide further information if/when we have other needs. Thank you again for your overwhelming expressions of caring and generosity. We are so deeply grateful.
 
The latest information about Northwestern Medicine’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic can be found on our website: https://www.nm.org/conditions-and-care-areas/infectious-disease/covid-19 ."
Scam Alert
There are phone call scams circulating in the community addressing the suspension of social security numbers as well as other solicitation scams that surface during crisis times. Please be vigilante and do not allow yourself to become a victim.
Public Works Reminders
  • The Compost Center is closed until further notice. Residents may contact the Sanitation Section for Special Curbside Pickups by calling 847.810.3543.
  • The April 18 Free Paper Shredding Event at the Municipal Services Building has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.
Local Resources
State/Federal Resources
The City of Lake Forest, Illinois | Website