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 here .
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.
A Message from the Mayor
"It goes without saying that we are all living in a time of daily uncertainty that none of us has ever experienced. The only thing certain is that our top priority has been, and will continue to be, the health, safety and welfare of all those in our community. 

My heart felt personal thanks go out to all the residents, local organizations and businesses that have rallied together in the best interests of our community. It is truly remarkable to see the level to which local creativity and resourcefulness has gone. We have citizens finding ways to support our local restaurants, feed our maxed-out first responders and health care professionals, collect and produce critical medical supplies, and many other spontaneously organized missions. This continues to grow every day as I, the Aldermen, and the staff all receive suggestions and offers of assistance. 
 
Lake Forest is truly a special place, full of caring, intelligent people who are willing to give their all. As has been said, but I reiterate, we shall get through this crisis together. 
 
I encourage you to stay updated on the ever-changing news pertaining to the pandemic by visiting us online, signing up for E-news or following us on the City’s social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram. 

Please be assured that we remain in constant communication with our federal, state, and county health officials to stay abreast of the latest information, health guidance, and recommendations. Stay healthy and please don’t hesitate to reach out to the City if you have any questions by emailing us at cityhall@cityoflakeforest.com or calling 847.234.2600. 
 
Thank you.”

George A. Pandaleon

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 ."
Beware of Scams!
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.
Parks and trails provide mental and physical health benefits we all need, especially now. Lake Forest parks and trails remain open to the public but the playgrounds and pavilions will remain closed.
Cemetery Notes
Effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020 the Lake Forest Cemetery Gatehouse will be closed to the public as we take precautionary measures to protect the health of our cemetery families and employees during the COVID-19 outbreak. Lake Forest Cemetery will keep the public informed as the Cemetery and the City of Lake Forest continue to assess the situation and update the Cemetery Gatehouse status based on changing conditions.
 
During this time Cemetery personnel will only be responding to immediate need funeral related inquiries. Please be aware that non-funeral related inquiries will receive responses once the Cemetery Gatehouse office has re-opened following the quarantine.
 
Funerals will continue to proceed as scheduled under modified conditions following Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order and recommendations of the CDC.
 
The Cemetery grounds, located at 1525 N. Lake Road, will remain open as normal for visitors from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
Local Resources
State/Federal Resources
The City of Lake Forest, Illinois | Website