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2025-01-29 00:00:00Z | Jan 28, 2025 | John Burke, Lake Forest Chief of Police | Lake Forest Police Department Update | Jan 29, 2025 |
Pioneer Press article by Dan Dorfman John Burke now finds himself in an interesting position. He is a new face at the Lake Forest Police Department, but he is also the new leader. “It’s a fresh start and new challenge to come in and get to know everybody and figure out the inner workings of the city and how to collaborate with different partners,” he said. “The job is the same but it has been a new challenge.” Burke was sworn in as Lake Forest’s police chief at the September 3 City Council meeting, marking a new chapter in a law enforcement career stretching back nearly three decades. Burke was hired in Barrington in August 1997 and then joined what is now the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Department after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. He moved out to San Diego to work on 9/11-related cases but returned to Barrington in 2004 for family reasons. He rose through Barrington Police ranks culminating with being named chief in April, but that turned out to be a short run as he made the move to Lake Forest in September. Now less than a month into his new job, Burke speaks of a mutually introductory phase with his Lake Forest officers. “It’s different when you come in and you are the chief of police and you are also the new guy,” he said. “I’m meeting with all of my co-workers one on one. It is more of a conversation so I can get to know them and they can get to me. I can talk about my expectations and they can talk about their specialties and what they are looking for from the chief of police.” Those introductions are not just within the corridors of the Deerpath Road headquarters. Burke said he had already met with Matthew Montgomery, the superintendent of both the city’s elementary schools as well as Lake Forest High School. Then in terms of saying hello to the general public, the City set up a series of “Chat with the Chief” engagement sessions at different city locations. In terms of taking over police operations, Burke said he is now reviewing scheduling for officers and may make changes to the existing shift layout. He is excited over the City Council’s recent $3.5 million purchase of the vacant 1925 Field Court building in Conway Park, to convert it into the city’s new police headquarters. “To have larger classroom facilities where we can host classes in the future I think would be very important,” he said. “The building is located right off the (Tri-State Tollway) so we can be a training hub for other agencies to come in if we have an instructor to be a host site.” Regarding new officer recruitment, Burke acknowledges it has been a rocky period for police throughout the nation. “In the past five to eight years the profession has taken a beating through media and other high profile events that were wrong but by and large officers are really talented, caring hard working people,” Burke said. “It is a great job if you are willing to take a step and go down that path.” He said finding officers for Lake Forest presents some unique challenges given its low crime rate. “You have to find the right candidate. They have to know coming in here we are not the City of Chicago. We are not drowning in call volume but there are still expectations as far as service and how we treat people.” He takes on the issues related to his new role, but there is a still personal side. Burke is married to his wife, Erica and the couple has two children. He likes to run with cooking, particularly grilling, one of his favorite activities. “I just love cooking,” he said. “It’s a good distraction.” As he starts this latest phase of his career, Burke reflected on why he wanted to work in law enforcement in the first place. “I loved helping people,” he remembered. “It is about service for me. I liked the excitement when I was younger that every day was a little different. When you got to work you were not doing the same thing over and over again. You didn’t know what you were going to get.” Host: Jason Wicha |
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2025-01-29 07:15:00Z | Jan 29, 2025 | Club Meeting |
Jan 29, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-02-05 00:00:00Z | Feb 04, 2025 | Mark WienBarg, National Inside Sales Director | An Overview of Uline | Feb 05, 2025 |
Mark Wienbarg – National Inside Sales Director at Uline Presentation: An overview of Uline and my journey over the last 16 years with the company Bio: |
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2025-02-05 07:15:00Z | Feb 05, 2025 | Club Meeting |
Feb 05, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-02-12 00:00:00Z | Feb 11, 2025 | David Kerpel, Co-Founder | Furever Home Dog Sanctuary | Feb 12, 2025 |
OUR MISSION: Furever Home Dog Sanctuary rescues and rehabilitates dogs to prepare them to be adopted into their forever home. OUR VISION: Bettering lives and offering second chances to those most in need through dedication, hope, and compassion. BACK STORY: In 2022, David and Erin Kerpel started a nonprofit called Furever Home Dog Sanctuary. Our mission is to rescue and rehabilitate dogs to improve their quality of life by preparing them to be fostered and adopted into their furever home. After searching for land for over a year, we now have 6 acres in Richmond, Illinois. We will be working with dogs who have been in shelters for extremely long periods of time or have found themselves on a euthanasia list. While in our care, whether it’s months or the rest of their lives dogs will have more space, increased time for socialization with people and other dogs, time dedicated to work with trainers/behaviorists and 6 acres of land to enjoy exploring. QUALITY OF LIFE: Our organization is set up to work with local not-for-profits in the animal welfare industry to care for dogs whose stays at standard animal shelters have been lengthy through no fault of their own. FHDS will provide all canine residents with personalized, elevated care to include spacious accommodations, excellent nutrition, exercise, grooming, medical attention when needed, professional behavior training, and positive human interaction. FHDS’s goal is to ensure that dogs in our care thrive and are ultimately fostered or adopted into loving homes. Host: Zhuming Smith |
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2025-02-12 07:15:00Z | Feb 12, 2025 | Club Meeting |
Feb 12, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-02-13 07:15:00Z | Feb 13, 2025 | LFLB Rotary Foundation Board Meeting |
Feb 13, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM |
Webb Insurance Group |
Foundation Board meets at Webb Insurance Group office in Lake Forest
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2025-02-19 00:00:00Z | Feb 18, 2025 | Mike Wick, Director of Parks and Recreation, LF | Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Department Update | Feb 19, 2025 |
Press Release from the City of Lake Forest / April 25, 2024 After a competitive nation-wide search, the City of Lake Forest is pleased to announce that Michael Wick has been selected as the new Director of Parks and Recreation. Wick brings over eighteen years of experience in parks and recreation, serving in a variety of roles including Director of Recreation for the Gurnee Park District, Executive Director of the Wauwatosa Recreation Department, Athletics Coordinator at the Elk Grove Park District, and Recreation Specialist at the Waukegan Park District. “A record number of new families have moved into Lake Forest in recent years, making it an exciting time for Lake Forest Parks and Recreation,” said City Manager Jason Wicha. “Mike’s background makes him uniquely qualified to lead the Department in shaping the future of recreational experiences for our exceptional community.” At the Elk Grove Park District, he oversaw operations of 23-acre outdoor multi-use athletic field facility, experience that’s directly applicable to ensuring maximum utilization of the City’s new 9.5-acre athletic complex at Deerpath Community Park. In his most recent role as the Director of Recreation at the Gurnee Park District, Wick oversaw a $9.6 million dollar budget and provided oversight for sixteen full time staff and a part time staff that grew to over 350 during the summer months. He managed four community facilities including two fitness centers, a seasonal outdoor aquatic center, and community center. He also provided oversight for comprehensive community recreation programs. As the Director of Parks and Recreation, Wick will oversee all City parks, trails, facilities, recreation programs, and partnerships. He will work closely with staff to program the new Deerpath Community Park and develop new and innovative programs and activities for Lake Forest residents. He will also serve as a staff liaison to the Parks and Recreation Board. “It’s an honor to have the opportunity to serve as the next Director of Parks and Recreation Director at the City of Lake Forest,” said Wick. “I’m incredibly excited to begin working with the community and staff to build upon the department’s strong foundation.” Wick has his bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse and is a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional from the National Recreation and Park Association. Wick succeeds former Director of Parks and Recreation Sally Swarthout, who retired in January after a 30-year career with the City. Host: Susan Simms
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2025-02-19 07:15:00Z | Feb 19, 2025 | Club Meeting |
Feb 19, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-02-20 07:30:00Z | Feb 20, 2025 | LFLB Rotary Club Board Meeting |
Feb 20, 2025 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
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2025-02-26 00:00:00Z | Feb 25, 2025 | John Bealer, Exec Dir, Lake Bluff Park District | Topic TBA | Feb 26, 2025 |
Host: Bill Summers |
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2025-02-26 07:15:00Z | Feb 26, 2025 | Club Meeting |
Feb 26, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-03-05 00:00:00Z | Mar 04, 2025 | Host: Ann Trandai | TBA | Mar 05, 2025 | View | ||||||
2025-03-05 07:15:00Z | Mar 05, 2025 | Club Meeting |
Mar 05, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-03-12 00:00:00Z | Mar 11, 2025 | Carol Summerfield, Executive Director | Current and Upcoming Exhibits at the History Center of LF-LB | Mar 12, 2025 |
Carol Summerfield is the executive director of the History Center of Lake Forest Lake Bluff. Her background is in museum design and audience engagement. The History Center is a small midwestern institution with a staff of five. The museum produces two large special exhibitions each year that provide our audience with original narratives that help connect visitors with aspects of American history that are illuminated through local stories. Host: Thea Colwell |
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2025-03-12 07:15:00Z | Mar 12, 2025 | Club Meeting |
Mar 12, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-03-19 00:00:00Z | Mar 18, 2025 | Robert Elmer, Alzheimer’s Care Specialist | My Rotary Moment | Mar 19, 2025 |
Summary: I am a Polio Survivor having contracted the disease during the early 50’s epidemic. I was blessed to have survived having had a tracheotomy, spending time in an Iron Lung and having to learn how to walk again. This is my experience and although I joined Rotary in the mid 1970’s, I was never been more proud than when Rotary launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative in 1985. My focus will be not only my journey but that of Rotary in this battle against this insidious disease. Host: Peter Elmer |
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2025-03-19 07:15:00Z | Mar 19, 2025 | Club Meeting |
Mar 19, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-03-20 07:30:00Z | Mar 20, 2025 | LFLB Rotary Club Board Meeting |
Mar 20, 2025 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Webb Insurance Group | View | ||||||
2025-03-26 00:00:00Z | Mar 25, 2025 | TBA | TBA | Mar 26, 2025 | View | ||||||
2025-03-26 07:15:00Z | Mar 26, 2025 | Club Meeting |
Mar 26, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-04-02 00:00:00Z | Apr 01, 2025 | Host: Brad Andersen | TBA | Apr 02, 2025 | View | ||||||
2025-04-02 07:15:00Z | Apr 02, 2025 | Club Meeting |
Apr 02, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-04-09 00:00:00Z | Apr 08, 2025 | Host: Gail Anderson | TBA | Apr 09, 2025 | View | ||||||
2025-04-09 07:15:00Z | Apr 09, 2025 | Club Meeting |
Apr 09, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-04-16 00:00:00Z | Apr 15, 2025 | Host: Serdar Aydin | TBA | Apr 16, 2025 | View | ||||||
2025-04-16 07:15:00Z | Apr 16, 2025 | Club Meeting |
Apr 16, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-04-17 07:30:00Z | Apr 17, 2025 | LFLB Rotary Club Board Meeting |
Apr 17, 2025 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
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2025-04-23 00:00:00Z | Apr 22, 2025 | Carol Buss & RYLA Participants | Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) | Apr 23, 2025 |
Students sponsored by the LF-LB Rotary Club that attended RYLA will talk about their experiences. Host: Carol Buss |
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2025-04-23 07:15:00Z | Apr 23, 2025 | Club Meeting |
Apr 23, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-04-30 00:00:00Z | Apr 29, 2025 | Host: Tina Ballis | TBA | Apr 30, 2025 | View | ||||||
2025-04-30 07:15:00Z | Apr 30, 2025 | Club Meeting |
Apr 30, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-05-07 00:00:00Z | May 06, 2025 | Host: John Barth | TBA | May 07, 2025 | View | ||||||
2025-05-07 07:15:00Z | May 07, 2025 | Club Meeting |
May 07, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-05-14 00:00:00Z | May 13, 2025 | Host: Art Chantler | TBA | May 14, 2025 | View | ||||||
2025-05-14 07:15:00Z | May 14, 2025 | Club Meeting |
May 14, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-05-15 07:30:00Z | May 15, 2025 | LFLB Rotary Club Board Meeting |
May 15, 2025 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Webb Insurance Group | View | ||||||
2025-05-21 00:00:00Z | May 20, 2025 | Host: Chris Collins | TBA | May 21, 2025 | View | ||||||
2025-05-21 07:15:00Z | May 21, 2025 | Club Meeting |
May 21, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-05-28 00:00:00Z | May 27, 2025 | Host: Thea Colwell | TBA | May 28, 2025 | View | ||||||
2025-05-28 07:15:00Z | May 28, 2025 | Club Meeting |
May 28, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-06-04 00:00:00Z | Jun 03, 2025 | Host: Randy Daniel | TBA | Jun 04, 2025 | View | ||||||
2025-06-04 07:15:00Z | Jun 04, 2025 | Club Meeting |
Jun 04, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-06-11 00:00:00Z | Jun 10, 2025 | Host: Jason Wicha | TBA | Jun 11, 2025 | View | ||||||
2025-06-11 07:15:00Z | Jun 11, 2025 | Club Meeting |
Jun 11, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-06-18 00:00:00Z | Jun 17, 2025 | Host: Mark Dewart | TBA | Jun 18, 2025 | View | ||||||
2025-06-18 07:15:00Z | Jun 18, 2025 | Club Meeting |
Jun 18, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-06-19 07:30:00Z | Jun 19, 2025 | LFLB Rotary Club Board Meeting |
Jun 19, 2025 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Webb Insurance Group | View | ||||||
2025-06-25 00:00:00Z | Jun 24, 2025 | No Breakfast Meeting This Week | Changing of the Guard - Dinner and Officer Installation | Jun 25, 2025 | View | ||||||
2025-06-25 07:15:00Z | Jun 25, 2025 | Club Meeting |
Jun 25, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-07-02 07:15:00Z | Jul 02, 2025 | Club Meeting |
Jul 02, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-07-09 07:15:00Z | Jul 09, 2025 | Club Meeting |
Jul 09, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-07-16 07:15:00Z | Jul 16, 2025 | Club Meeting |
Jul 16, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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2025-07-17 07:30:00Z | Jul 17, 2025 | LFLB Rotary Club Board Meeting |
Jul 17, 2025 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM |
Webb Insurance Group | View | ||||||
2025-07-23 07:15:00Z | Jul 23, 2025 | Club Meeting |
Jul 23, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM |
Lake Forest Club |
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