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Nov 29, 2024 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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Dec 03, 2024 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
The Rotary Club of Lake Forest Lake Bluff will have a community service event to support youth literacy. This event will be a joint event with the Interact Clubs from Lake Forest High School and Highland Park High School. It will provide an opportunity for the volunteers to sort used books and assembly book bags for children. The Bernie's Book Bank volunteer event will be followed with a pizza dinner Silo's Pizza in Lake Bluff, IL. the pizza dinner event will begin at 5:45 pm.
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Dec 04, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Dec 10, 2024 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Dec 11, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Dec 12, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
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Dec 14, 2024 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Lake Forest Library – A Beloved Community Institution!
Dec 18, 2024
Ishwar will share highlights of the library’s history over the past 125 years and an exciting preview of things to come. Ishwar joined the Lake Forest Library as its Executive Director in May 2023. Born in India, he earned undergraduate degrees in business and library science from the University of Calcutta (now Kolkata). His career in India included progressively responsible roles with the libraries of the United States Information Agency in Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai. After moving to the United States in 1997, Ishwar first worked for the Warren Newport Public Library in Gurnee, Illinois, and then served at the Norfolk Public Library in Virginia and the OCLC Online Computer Library Center based in Ohio. For more than twelve years, he served as director of the Jackson District Library and William P. Faust Public Library of Westland, both in Michigan. Prior to joining the Lake Forest Library, Ishwar was a Library Consultant with The Ivy Group that assists libraries in strategic planning, community engagement, and marketing. Ishwar has a master's degree in librarianship from Emory University. |
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Dec 18, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Dec 19, 2024 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Dec 25, 2024 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Jan 01, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Jan 08, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Jan 09, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
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Lake County Children's Advocacy Center
Jan 15, 2025
The Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center conducts forensic interviews when there has been an allegation of sexual abuse, physical abuse, or a child has been a witness to a major crime. The LCCAC is child-focused and coordinates the investigation and prosecution of these cases. The Lake County Children's Advocacy Center's mission is to provide a safe environment for child victims of sexual and physical abuse. The goal of the center is to investigate and help successfully prosecute these offenders without further trauma to the child. Together we share the Mission of The Lake County State’s Attorneys Office. Carrie Flanigan, is the Executive Director of Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center and Carrie Wings is the Director of Outreach & Engagement for Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center
Host: Michael Morrison |
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Jan 15, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Jan 16, 2025 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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An Inside Look at the Lake Forest Caucus
Jan 22, 2025
Join Caucus Committee Vice President Regina Etherton, for an inside look at the Lake Forest Caucus—who we are, what we do, and how we serve the community. She’ll cover our recruitment process for city boards and commissions, this year’s key initiatives, including new communication tools and a bylaws update, and how you can get involved in our fully volunteer-driven, community-supported organization. Host: Mark Pickett |
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Jan 22, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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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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Jan 29, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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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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Feb 05, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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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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Feb 12, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Feb 13, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:30 AM
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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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Feb 19, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Feb 20, 2025 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Lake Bluff Park District Update & Its 100 Year Anniversary
Feb 26, 2025
In 1925, residents in Lake Bluff and the surrounding areas voted to form the Park District and it has served residents for the past 100 years. John joined the Lake Bluff Park District Team in September of 2020 several months after the pandemic had begun. Previously he worked as the Director of Parks and Recreation in Schiller Park, IL for 27 years. And prior to that he worked as a Director of Parks and Recreation in the State of Washington for four years. Host: Bill Summers |
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Feb 26, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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American Dream – 50th Year Anniversary of Vietnamese Americans
Mar 05, 2025
April 30, 1975, marked a significant turning point in Vietnamese history. With the fall of Saigon and the unification of North and South Vietnam under Communist rule, countless South Vietnamese who opposed the new regime sought freedom beyond their homeland. The journey to America was often perilous, beginning with dramatic helicopter evacuations, perilous boat escapes, and years of hardship in re-education camps before eventual resettlement. Despite these challenges, Vietnamese refugees arrived in the United States with resilience, determination, and a desire to rebuild their lives. Fifty years later, the Vietnamese American community has not only survived but thrived, becoming an integral part of American society. From politics and the military to arts, entertainment, and finance, Vietnamese Americans have made remarkable contributions to the country that welcomed them. Ann will discuss:
As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of Vietnamese Americans in the U.S., we reflect on the journey from hardship to triumph. The resilience, hard work, and contributions of this community have enriched America in countless ways. Looking ahead, the next generations will continue to shape the American Dream while preserving their cultural heritage. Ann has a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT- Illinois Tech and 14 years of corporate engineering experience at Motorola. Her second career is in real estate. She spent her first three years in residential real estate but found her passion in commercial real estate lease, sale and investment to help Asian American communities. Ann is the owner of Trandai Realty in Chicago, a commercial brokerage firm. With over 20 years of experience in real estate, she represents clients that are opening franchise restaurants, and nail salons and investing in strip shopping centers, hotels, and multifamily housing buildings, in 15 states. She is happily married to her husband of 33 years, and has three grown children. In addition to her career in real estate, Ann is the Secretary of the Vietnamese National Association Real Estate Professional (VNARP), on the Illinois Tech Alumni Board of Directors and is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) – National Board of Directors. |
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Mar 05, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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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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Mar 12, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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My Rotary Moment - Polio Iron Lung Survivor
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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Mar 19, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Mar 20, 2025 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Growing Native Habitat - A National Wildlife Federation's Certification for Lake Bluff
Mar 26, 2025
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Mar 26, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Apr 02, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Lake County and Forest Preserve Update
Apr 09, 2025
Chair Hart represents District 13, which includes Lake Bluff and Knollwood, as well as portions of Great Lakes, Gurnee, North Chicago and Waukegan. She was elected to the board in 2012. Sandy was elected by her peers to serve as Lake County Board Chair in December 2018. Her main priorities are good governance; environmental protection; economic development; mental health services, and criminal justice. Sandy has a B.A. from Indiana University’s School of Business and an MBA from DePaul University. She is married, has three children, and has lived in Lake Bluff with her family since 2000. Host: Gail Anderson |
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Apr 09, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Apr 16, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Apr 17, 2025 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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LFHS Interact Club and Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA)
Apr 23, 2025
Cindy Collier, LFHS Interact Club Sponsor, will have the co-presidents of the Interact Club and the two students who went to RYLA speak. Following their presentation other students sponsored by the LF-LB Rotary Club that attended RYLA will talk about their experiences. Hosts: Phil Ehrhardt and Carol Buss |
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Apr 23, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Deerpath Inn
Apr 30, 2025
From HospitalityNet.org: Consistently lauded as a top hotel in the Midwest, Deer Path Inn proudly introduces James Barnett as the new general manager and innkeeper. Celebrating its 95th anniversary this year, Deer Path Inn is a point of pride for residents of Chicago's North Shore, and a haven for guests traveling from around the world. Barnett will lead the 57-room boutique property known for its traditional English innkeeping and highly personalized service. Born in Australia, Barnett began his hospitality career at the picturesque ski resort, Thredbo, in New South Wales. He then became the general manager of the Soho House property, Electric House, in London, overseeing private member clubs, its on-site restaurant, and an immersive cinema experience. After his time in the UK, he moved to the Windy City in 2014 to take the reins at Soho House Chicago, further amplifying its legacy with his leadership across its multifaceted outlets. Barnett went on to become the Global Task Force General Manager for Soho House, ensuring brand brilliance from the beaches of Malibu to the bustling streets of Berlin and Amsterdam. Most recently, he served as the VP of Hospitality at Bonhomme Hospitality, overseeing a diverse portfolio of seven locations, boasting 11 distinct concepts. In his new role, Barnett will blend his hotel management background with his F+B expertise to evolve the hotel's acclaimed food and beverage program, which includes the distinguished English Room and White Hart Pub, the stand-out cocktail service in The Bar, and the refined Afternoon Tea service. He will work with the team to ideate and present elevated programming that appeals to all visitors, both local and far-flung. Host: Tina Ballis |
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Apr 30, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Stories from The Cradle
May 07, 2025
Since opening in 1923, The Cradle, based in Evanston, IL has helped place more than 16,000 children into forever families. Their holistic approach to lifelong support is unlike any other adoption and child welfare agency in the nation. Their team of social workers, counselors, and outreach staff offer trustworthy, ethical, and lifelong support to tens of thousands of people touched by adoption, including birth parents, adopted persons, and adoptive parents. As The Cradle enters its second century of service, they are channeling their values and expertise to reach more families, including those not touched by adoption. This work starts this year in Lake County. Jason Friedman has worked in service to children and families for nearly 20 years. His experience includes leading fundraising efforts for The SEED Foundation in Washington, DC and a large, Chicago-based human service agency, One Hope United. Prior to joining The Cradle as President and CEO, Jason served as the Executive Director of iMentor Chicago. Before moving into the nonprofit sector, Jason was a national award-winning broadcast journalist. He graduated from Emory University with a double major in journalism and political science. Jason and his family first got to know The Cradle as prospective adoptive parents themselves. In 2019, they met their son Miles through The Cradle. Jason lives in Evanston with his wife Brandis, news anchor of WTTW’s Chicago Tonight; Miles; his big brother Blake; and their dog Roux. Host: John Barth |
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May 07, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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Elawa Farm Foundation
May 14, 2025
Elaine Madansky will provide an update on Elawa Farms. Elaine joined Elawa Farm Foundation as the Farm Manager in 2018. She and her team have been building and expanding the Farm program at Elawa each year. She has been enjoying the opportunities to grow the gardens to meet the needs of the surrounding community. Previously, she worked at Prairie Wind Family Farm in Grayslake and got her start as an intern at The Talking Farm in Skokie. Elaine’s path to farming has been a lengthy one. She minored in Horticulture at the University of Illinois, however, ultimately pursued a career in marketing research. After 27 years in that field, she traded corporate America for the “field” of farming. Elaine has a MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and an AAS in Sustainable Agriculture and Greenhouse Production from the College of Lake County. Host: Art Chantler |
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May 14, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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May 15, 2025 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Law stories: Teaching the First Amendment
May 21, 2025
Stephanie Caparelli is Assistant Professor of Politics and Chair of Legal Studies at Lake Forest College. Her program will be: “Law stories: Teaching the First Amendment with seminal actors in free speech and free exercise jurisprudence." Teaching First Amendment law in today’s political climate presents its challenges - especially as culture wars rage on around what constitutes hate speech, offensive language, the bounds of propriety in public discourse, and to what extent religious beliefs and practice are granted exemption from compliance with public policy mandates. Professor Caparelli brings to her classes the advocates and litigants in some of the most important First Amendment cases to narrate the stories and legal strategies surrounding cases to which they have argued and lent their names. She discusses how allowing her students the opportunity to engage with the voices of these cases makes it easier for her students to process and understand both sides of the challenging legal arguments in cases that have forever changed our First Amendment landscape. Professor Caparelli is a lawyer and former public defender who teaches courses in American public law at Lake Forest College. Her teaching interests include trial advocacy, First and Fourth Amendment jurisprudence, wrongful convictions, and reproductive justice. She is a graduate of Lake Forest College and the Chicago-Kent College of Law. |
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May 21, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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May 28, 2025 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
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