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.
This newsletter has been created to communicate information to the public about the COVID-19 virus only as this unprecedented situation evolves hourly. Should you wish to unsubscribe, please feel free to do so at any time using the link at the bottom of this E-Newsletter.

And please remember to check the City's website and Facebook page for more information.
Governor's Office Issues a Shelter in Place Order
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a “stay at home” order for the entire state starting Saturday, March 21 at 5 p.m. through Tuesday, April 7.

Residents can still go to the grocery stores, pharmacy, put gas in their cars and take walks outside. Lake Forest's public parks and trails will remain open, although playground equipment will be off limits, as well as park pavilions (signage will be in place). All local roads, including the interstate highways and tollways, will remain open to traffic.

Please visit State of Illinois COVID-19 Response for more information. The City will do its best to keep you informed and how this issuance will impact us locally.

The most important thing Lake Foresters can do is follow the Governor's Order in order to protect public health in our community. Please continue to wash your hands often, disinfect frequently-touched surfaces and practice social distancing. These are the best ways at this time to help slow the further spread of the virus. Thank you!
Lake Forest Police Department Public Notice
The Lake Forest Police Department, in conjunction with The City of Lake Forest, has implemented health and safety protocols in an attempt to prevent or slow the spread of COVID-19. Please visit the Police's website page for the information.
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Dear Neighbors,

As the nation takes a strong stance on containing and mitigating the spread of COVID-19, Northwestern Medicine is taking steps to support and keep safe our physicians, nurses and staff along with patients and the communities we are privileged to serve.

This week we activated alternate COVID-19 testing sites across our health system, including a special location at NM Lake Forest Hospital, for patients screened by their physicians according to the latest testing guidelines and referred for a test.  We are not performing tests for any self-referred patients at this time.  For most locations, hours of operation will be daily from 8am to 8pm until at least April 15 or the situation changes.

Please visit   NM.org   ( https://www.nm.org/conditions-and-care-areas/infectious-disease/covid-19/ ) for the most up to date information or call our hotline at 312.47.COVID should you have questions.

On behalf of all healthcare workers, thank you in advance for your support during this unprecedented time.
Public Works Notifications
  • 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.
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