Daniel I. Dorfman

4 days ago | chicagotribune.com | Daniel I. Dorfman

Amid the continuing popularity of electric-powered devices, officials in both Lake Bluff and Lake Forest are sending out messages to the community asking residents, especially children, to be mindful of safety guidelines. Lake Bluff Village Administrator Drew Irvin acknowledged at the June 9 village board meeting local officials have received many complaints about e-devices in the downtown area since the end of the school year.

4 days ago | chicagotribune.com | Daniel I. Dorfman

The latest high-profile act of political violence in the United States has left local elected officials very concerned both about the possible factors that led to the shootings and what lies ahead in terms of their public service. On June 14, a gunman allegedly killed former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband at their Brooklyn Park, Minnesota home after wounding another state senator and his wife in Champlin, Minnesota.

4 days ago | chicagotribune.com | Daniel I. Dorfman

Another proposal for a long-idle corner in southern Lake Forest appears to have fizzled out as the coffee retailer Starbucks has decided not to construct a new store, according to the developers. Starbucks recently informed Iosue Investments, the owners of the property at the southeastern corner of Everett and Waukegan Roads, would not proceed with their plans for a new shop.

1 week ago | chicagotribune.com | Daniel I. Dorfman

A precautionary boil order for Lake Bluff water customers was lifted Thursday morning, approximately 24 hours after it was issued. The village announced residents can once again use tap water for common purposes, including cooking and drinking, without the need for boiling. “The decision to lift this boil order comes after thorough testing and confirmation that the water quality meets safety standards as per the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA),” the village said in a statement.

1 week ago | chicagotribune.com | Daniel I. Dorfman

The Village of Lake Bluff issued a precautionary boil order early Wednesday for its water customers due to a drop in the community’s water pressure, according to Village Administrator Drew Irvin. Irvin noted officials noticed the irregularity in the water pressure level, leading to the boil order. “When it gets below a certain threshold of 20 psi, as a precautionary measure we have to issue a boil order to ensure customers’ safety and health,” Irvin said.