https://simplecast.com Lake Forest on Topic Many Lake Forest residents have concerns about the accuracy, tone and tenor of language recently published or endorsed by the Lake Forest Caucus, appearing in campaign material and expressed by those advancing false narratives on social and podcast platforms. In the absence of trust and transparency, we recognized the need to create a place for fact based information that is not tied to any agenda and where residents can advocate for leadership that represents all of Lake Forest. 2023 en Sun, 20 Jul 2025 15:11:12 +0000 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 15:11:22 +0000 https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com Lake Forest on Topic https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/960d9ed1-28fe-44a6-8c12-1e6849f8b563/fe9339ab-5521-45b1-a002-efc9b0f9069e/3000x3000/screenshot-2024-01-07-at-10-30-30-pm.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com episodic Many Lake Forest residents have concerns about the accuracy, tone and tenor of language recently published or endorsed by the Lake Forest Caucus, appearing in campaign material and expressed by those advancing false narratives on social and podcast platforms. In the absence of trust and transparency, we recognized the need to create a place for fact based information that is not tied to any agenda and where residents can advocate for leadership that represents all of Lake Forest. Lake Forest On Topic, Lake Forest 4 Transparency false https://feeds.simplecast.com/tU93zCTY lake forest, lake forest for transparency, lake forest illinois, lake forest on topic, lake forest podcast, lake forest politics Lake Forest 4 Transparency info@lf4transparency.com ab95831f-e991-4582-8e45-b2b09016605a A Conversation with Lake Forest High School Varsity Basketball Coach Phil LaScala Transitioning into high school can cause a great deal of anxiety for young teens. Knowing someone is there to look out for you makes all the difference. Coach Phil LaScala developed the Lake Forest High School (LFHS) basketball program and ran it for nearly 20 years with the deliberate intention of supporting young players. He paired seniors on the team with underclassman and it meant everything to the new guys who looked up to the varsity players. It taught members of the varsity team to understand their leadership role and to tune in and make time for others on and off the court.

Our sons, Noah, Tommy and Sean, were three of the hundreds who benefited from taking part in the program. Noah continues to appreciate what the four-year experience taught him and remembers a sense of comfort starting high school knowing someone was around to check in on him.

Coach LaScala created a program culture that inspired basketball players from as young as five to aspire to play for him one day at LFHS and the results speak for themselves. Coach LaScala built one of the strongest, most competitive teams in the area year after year, including the 2015 team on which Noah and Tommy played, that went 28-3, losing only to Stevenson High School led by Jalen Brunson, one of the best players in the NBA today.

LFHS and our community have been fortunate to have Coach LaScala at the helm of one of our most celebrated sports programs for two decades. He demanded that his players work to grow into the best versions of themselves as athletes and students, knowing it would benefit them in college and in their careers. Most LFHS basketball alumni say it has.

At end-of-the-season banquets, Coach LaScala made sure the events were a grand finale. The entire team of players, coaches, trainers, managers and parents attended and it didn’t phase him that it lasted hours. He made sure every senior was properly recognized, with an in-depth tribute that detailed what he and the team appreciated about them. Each one was called to the front, where he stood next to Coach LaScala as he spoke about the player’s strengths and contributions, both on and off the court.

Today’s LFHS feeder program was shaped by Coach LaScala. Initially, there was a single team for each grade. He rejected that approach, saying more kids should have the opportunity to play and develop. Now, each grade has multiple teams that instill the fundamentals of what is taught at the varsity level. Coach LaScala knew winning starts with them believing in themselves and in each other.

Being good citizens was just as important to Coach LaScala as being good players. He made sure his guys made a difference in the community by volunteering at Camp Hope, helping with the feeder program, and shopping for gifts to give the less fortunate during the holidays. Coach LaScala believed being a good person translated into being a good teammate.

He pushed the boys to be the best version of themselves and to strive for excellence. He was named Illinois’ “Coach of the Year” six times as head basketball coach for LFHS. We thank and honor Coach LaScala for the role he played preparing our sons for life.

Jennifer Karras and John Trkla

- LF on Topic

]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 15:11:12 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Phil LaScala, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-lake-forest-high-school-varsity-basketball-coach-phil-lascala-pgmrNqrY Transitioning into high school can cause a great deal of anxiety for young teens. Knowing someone is there to look out for you makes all the difference. Coach Phil LaScala developed the Lake Forest High School (LFHS) basketball program and ran it for nearly 20 years with the deliberate intention of supporting young players. He paired seniors on the team with underclassman and it meant everything to the new guys who looked up to the varsity players. It taught members of the varsity team to understand their leadership role and to tune in and make time for others on and off the court.

Our sons, Noah, Tommy and Sean, were three of the hundreds who benefited from taking part in the program. Noah continues to appreciate what the four-year experience taught him and remembers a sense of comfort starting high school knowing someone was around to check in on him.

Coach LaScala created a program culture that inspired basketball players from as young as five to aspire to play for him one day at LFHS and the results speak for themselves. Coach LaScala built one of the strongest, most competitive teams in the area year after year, including the 2015 team on which Noah and Tommy played, that went 28-3, losing only to Stevenson High School led by Jalen Brunson, one of the best players in the NBA today.

LFHS and our community have been fortunate to have Coach LaScala at the helm of one of our most celebrated sports programs for two decades. He demanded that his players work to grow into the best versions of themselves as athletes and students, knowing it would benefit them in college and in their careers. Most LFHS basketball alumni say it has.

At end-of-the-season banquets, Coach LaScala made sure the events were a grand finale. The entire team of players, coaches, trainers, managers and parents attended and it didn’t phase him that it lasted hours. He made sure every senior was properly recognized, with an in-depth tribute that detailed what he and the team appreciated about them. Each one was called to the front, where he stood next to Coach LaScala as he spoke about the player’s strengths and contributions, both on and off the court.

Today’s LFHS feeder program was shaped by Coach LaScala. Initially, there was a single team for each grade. He rejected that approach, saying more kids should have the opportunity to play and develop. Now, each grade has multiple teams that instill the fundamentals of what is taught at the varsity level. Coach LaScala knew winning starts with them believing in themselves and in each other.

Being good citizens was just as important to Coach LaScala as being good players. He made sure his guys made a difference in the community by volunteering at Camp Hope, helping with the feeder program, and shopping for gifts to give the less fortunate during the holidays. Coach LaScala believed being a good person translated into being a good teammate.

He pushed the boys to be the best version of themselves and to strive for excellence. He was named Illinois’ “Coach of the Year” six times as head basketball coach for LFHS. We thank and honor Coach LaScala for the role he played preparing our sons for life.

Jennifer Karras and John Trkla

- LF on Topic

]]> A Conversation with Lake Forest High School Varsity Basketball Coach Phil LaScala Phil LaScala, Tim Finnegan 00:48:14 In this heartfelt episode of LF on Topic, Jennifer Karras and John Trkla reflect on the remarkable legacy of Coach Phil LaScala, who led the Lake Forest High School basketball program for nearly two decades. More than just a coach, LaScala built a culture centered on mentorship, leadership, and character development. Listeners hear how LaScala’s unique approach—pairing varsity seniors with underclassmen—helped ease the anxiety of transitioning into high school and created lasting bonds among players. The episode highlights how his guidance not only developed strong teams, including a 28-3 powerhouse in 2015, but also shaped hundreds of young athletes, including the hosts’ sons, into confident students and compassionate community members. From expanding the feeder program to promoting volunteerism, Coach LaScala’s influence extended far beyond the court. Through stories of end-of-season tributes and community impact, this episode is a moving tribute to a coach who taught his players to strive for excellence as athletes and as people. His six-time “Coach of the Year” recognition is just a small measure of the legacy he leaves behind. In this heartfelt episode of LF on Topic, Jennifer Karras and John Trkla reflect on the remarkable legacy of Coach Phil LaScala, who led the Lake Forest High School basketball program for nearly two decades. More than just a coach, LaScala built a culture centered on mentorship, leadership, and character development. Listeners hear how LaScala’s unique approach—pairing varsity seniors with underclassmen—helped ease the anxiety of transitioning into high school and created lasting bonds among players. The episode highlights how his guidance not only developed strong teams, including a 28-3 powerhouse in 2015, but also shaped hundreds of young athletes, including the hosts’ sons, into confident students and compassionate community members. From expanding the feeder program to promoting volunteerism, Coach LaScala’s influence extended far beyond the court. Through stories of end-of-season tributes and community impact, this episode is a moving tribute to a coach who taught his players to strive for excellence as athletes and as people. His six-time “Coach of the Year” recognition is just a small measure of the legacy he leaves behind. lake forest school boards, lake forest transparency, lake forest illinois podcast, lake forest for transparency, lake forest school board, lake forest caucus, ontopic lake forest, phil lascala, on topic lake forest, lake forest high school, lake forest high school, lake forest podcast, lake forest on topic, lake forest news, lake forest illinois, lake forest city, lake forest podcasts, tim finnegan, lake forest, lake forest politics, lake forest illinois news false full 35 bc6704f8-2cb8-4e48-a9a5-37ef9164e1e7 A Conversation with Local Youth Coaches Susie Kullby is a 30 year resident, educator and coach in Lake Forest. Coach Kullby played a variety of sports growing up but fell in love with soccer as a varsity player at New Trier high school. She went on to play at Xavier University. She has coached soccer for LFSA for 20 years and has a national C license from U.S. soccer. In 2020 Susie received the Illinois Women in Soccer Award in 2020.

John Lazzaretto founded Bandits Lacrosse in 2014 and has coached hundreds of young athletes, growing the program to over 200 girls playing each year. John has two children who went on to play Division I varsity lacrosse. John is a Lake Forest High School graduate where he was an All-State running back and set multiple football and track records. In addition to Lacrosse, John has coached youth football and other rec league sports for girls and boys.

Matt Wells grew up in Mundelein playing baseball and basketball. After getting injured playing college baseball, Matt transitioned into coaching and has spent over a decade working with young athletes. Matt has previously worked with the Lake Forest Scouts baseball program and served as the Director of Athletics at the Mundelein Park District. He is currently the General Manager and a baseball coach at The Farm System - a community based sports organization built on helping athletes grow into their full potential on and off the playing field.

]]> Tue, 27 May 2025 15:21:01 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Susie Kullby, John Lazzaretto, Matt Wells, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-local-youth-coaches-aHXJdytw Susie Kullby is a 30 year resident, educator and coach in Lake Forest. Coach Kullby played a variety of sports growing up but fell in love with soccer as a varsity player at New Trier high school. She went on to play at Xavier University. She has coached soccer for LFSA for 20 years and has a national C license from U.S. soccer. In 2020 Susie received the Illinois Women in Soccer Award in 2020.

John Lazzaretto founded Bandits Lacrosse in 2014 and has coached hundreds of young athletes, growing the program to over 200 girls playing each year. John has two children who went on to play Division I varsity lacrosse. John is a Lake Forest High School graduate where he was an All-State running back and set multiple football and track records. In addition to Lacrosse, John has coached youth football and other rec league sports for girls and boys.

Matt Wells grew up in Mundelein playing baseball and basketball. After getting injured playing college baseball, Matt transitioned into coaching and has spent over a decade working with young athletes. Matt has previously worked with the Lake Forest Scouts baseball program and served as the Director of Athletics at the Mundelein Park District. He is currently the General Manager and a baseball coach at The Farm System - a community based sports organization built on helping athletes grow into their full potential on and off the playing field.

]]> A Conversation with Local Youth Coaches Susie Kullby, John Lazzaretto, Matt Wells, Tim Finnegan 01:05:54 Susie Kullby from the Lake Forest Soccer Association, John Lazzaretto with the Bandits Lacrosse Club and Matt Wells from The Farm System. Susie Kullby from the Lake Forest Soccer Association, John Lazzaretto with the Bandits Lacrosse Club and Matt Wells from The Farm System. lake forest sports, lake forest transparency, matt wells, coach kullby, susie kullby, ontopic lake forest, bandits lacrosse, on topic lake forest, lake forest podcast, lake forest on topic, lake forest illinois, tim finnegan, the farm system false full 34 f15538eb-c00d-4b0c-a652-aec38a9639a2 A Conversation with Representative Bob Morgan Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:24:20 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (bob morgan, Lake Forest On Topic, Tim Finnegan, Lake Forest 4 Transparency) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-representative-bob-morgan-Wd04ZwtQ A Conversation with Representative Bob Morgan bob morgan, Lake Forest On Topic, Tim Finnegan, Lake Forest 4 Transparency 00:49:34 Representative Morgan was first elected to the 58th District, which includes Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Highwood, Highland Park, Deerfield and Bannockburn, in 2018. In Springfield, Representative Morgan has made gun safety and healthcare access his focus. Prior to running for office, Mr. Morgan was a healthcare attorney for the Governor’s Office and General Counsel for the Department of Health. He was instrumental in implementing provisions of the Affordable Healthcare Act here in Illinois and was also a force behind the implementation of the State’sMedical Cannabis Program. Representative Morgan is a graduate of the University of Illinois and has his JD from Northern Illinois University. He resides with his wife and two children in Deerfield. Representative Morgan was first elected to the 58th District, which includes Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Highwood, Highland Park, Deerfield and Bannockburn, in 2018. In Springfield, Representative Morgan has made gun safety and healthcare access his focus. Prior to running for office, Mr. Morgan was a healthcare attorney for the Governor’s Office and General Counsel for the Department of Health. He was instrumental in implementing provisions of the Affordable Healthcare Act here in Illinois and was also a force behind the implementation of the State’sMedical Cannabis Program. Representative Morgan is a graduate of the University of Illinois and has his JD from Northern Illinois University. He resides with his wife and two children in Deerfield. lake forest transparency, illinois state representative, bob morgan, lake forest government, on topic lake forest, lake forest podcast, lake forest illinois, lake forest politics false full 33 08c57c3c-2fda-439e-8535-940112d2fb66 A Conversation with Ad-Hoc Committee Chairs Kent Novak and Melanie Rummel Melanie and Kent are co-Chairs of the Adhoc Bylaws committee for the Lake Forest Caucus. Melanie is along time resident of Lake Forest and has served the community in many ways, most recently as an Alderman. Prior to that she has also served as an office of the Lake Forest Open Lands Association including a stint as Chairperson. She has been a member of the Board and past President of the Lake Forest District 67 School Board as well as a Director of the Gorton Community Center. Melanie has been active in many other civic and charitable organizations in Lake Forest and Lake County. She is a graduate of Northwestern University in Evanston and Loyola University Law school and continues to practice law in Lake Forest.

Kent is also a long time resident of Lake Forest. Kent has been very active with the city having served as a 1st Ward Alderman, a member of the Zoning Commission, a member if the District 67 School Board and as part of the Executive Committee of the Lake Forest Caucus. Kent attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and John Marshall University law school. He is a practicing attorney in Chicago.

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Melanie Rummel, Kent Novak, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-ad-hoc-committee-chairs-kent-novak-and-melanie-rummel-Re2GGRi_ Melanie and Kent are co-Chairs of the Adhoc Bylaws committee for the Lake Forest Caucus. Melanie is along time resident of Lake Forest and has served the community in many ways, most recently as an Alderman. Prior to that she has also served as an office of the Lake Forest Open Lands Association including a stint as Chairperson. She has been a member of the Board and past President of the Lake Forest District 67 School Board as well as a Director of the Gorton Community Center. Melanie has been active in many other civic and charitable organizations in Lake Forest and Lake County. She is a graduate of Northwestern University in Evanston and Loyola University Law school and continues to practice law in Lake Forest.

Kent is also a long time resident of Lake Forest. Kent has been very active with the city having served as a 1st Ward Alderman, a member of the Zoning Commission, a member if the District 67 School Board and as part of the Executive Committee of the Lake Forest Caucus. Kent attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and John Marshall University law school. He is a practicing attorney in Chicago.

]]> A Conversation with Ad-Hoc Committee Chairs Kent Novak and Melanie Rummel Melanie Rummel, Kent Novak, Tim Finnegan 00:50:45 "They [ad-hoc committee] absolutely fulfilled their role…" "They [ad-hoc committee] absolutely fulfilled their role…" kent novak, lake forest transparency, on topic podcast, lake forest illinois podcast, lake forest for transparency, lake forest school board, lake forest caucus, on topic, ontopic lake forest, melanie rummel, on topic lake forest, lake forest podcast, lake forest on topic, lake forest illinois, lake forest city, lake forest podcasts, lake forest politics false full 32 31832386-a6f7-41d7-8682-a31848a597da A Conversation with Executive Director of the Lake Forest Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce, Joanna Rolek Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:52:28 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Joanna Rolek, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-executive-director-of-the-lake-forest-lake-bluff-chamber-of-commerce-joanna-rolek-_WW2We0_ A Conversation with Executive Director of the Lake Forest Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce, Joanna Rolek Joanna Rolek, Tim Finnegan 00:46:23 Joanna is the longtime Executive Director of the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce. Joanna, a graduate of Boston University, began her career as a singer and actress. Her stage career included productions in Boston, Denver, and the Chicago area. She transitioned into public relations and marketing by working with two symphony orchestras, including the Lake Forest Symphony. Joanna then went to work at the Gorton Community Center, and after a stint in the real estate industry, she became Executive Director of the Lake Forest Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce in 1997. Joanna is the longtime Executive Director of the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce. Joanna, a graduate of Boston University, began her career as a singer and actress. Her stage career included productions in Boston, Denver, and the Chicago area. She transitioned into public relations and marketing by working with two symphony orchestras, including the Lake Forest Symphony. Joanna then went to work at the Gorton Community Center, and after a stint in the real estate industry, she became Executive Director of the Lake Forest Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce in 1997. lf4t, lake forest transparency, lake forest illinois, lake forest city, lake forest politics false full 31 c63a6f4d-84d5-465b-b06d-11e8ea323592 A Conversation with LFHS Principal Erin Lenart Dr. Lenart came to Lake Forest High School in 2021 from Fairfax High School in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Lenart began her career as an English teacher and later has served as an Assistant Principal and Principal at both the Junior High and High School levels. 

She holds a Bachelors degree in English form Austin Peay University, a Masters in Education Administration from Trevecca Nazarene University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Virginia Tech.

]]> Sat, 9 Nov 2024 18:52:24 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Erin Lenart, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-lfhs-principal-erin-lenart-02iWSd6B Dr. Lenart came to Lake Forest High School in 2021 from Fairfax High School in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Lenart began her career as an English teacher and later has served as an Assistant Principal and Principal at both the Junior High and High School levels. 

She holds a Bachelors degree in English form Austin Peay University, a Masters in Education Administration from Trevecca Nazarene University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Virginia Tech.

]]> A Conversation with LFHS Principal Erin Lenart Erin Lenart, Tim Finnegan 00:50:48 Dr. Lenart joined Lake Forest High School in 2021 after serving at Fairfax High School in Virginia. She began her career as an English teacher and has held positions as Assistant Principal and Principal at both Junior High and High School levels. Dr. Lenart holds a Bachelor's in English from Austin Peay University, a Master's in Education Administration from Trevecca Nazarene University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Virginia Tech. Dr. Lenart joined Lake Forest High School in 2021 after serving at Fairfax High School in Virginia. She began her career as an English teacher and has held positions as Assistant Principal and Principal at both Junior High and High School levels. Dr. Lenart holds a Bachelor's in English from Austin Peay University, a Master's in Education Administration from Trevecca Nazarene University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Virginia Tech. on topic podcast, ontopic lake forest, erin lenart, lake forest high school, lake forest podcast, lake forest illinois false full 30 3482eeae-dc0b-4c2a-b33f-b980ff4b2b5a A Conversation with Congressional Candidate Jim Carris Sat, 2 Nov 2024 16:44:38 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Jim carris, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-congressional-candidate-jim-carris-H_FeP4K8 A Conversation with Congressional Candidate Jim Carris Jim carris, Tim Finnegan 00:42:56 Jim Carris is a candidate for the Illinois 10th District in the House of Representatives. Jim is a longtime commercial real estate executive who has put that career on hold to run for congress. He has an undergraduate degree from Notre Dame and a law degree from Loyola University in Chicago. Jim, his wife, and three children are residents of Lake Forest. Jim Carris is a candidate for the Illinois 10th District in the House of Representatives. Jim is a longtime commercial real estate executive who has put that career on hold to run for congress. He has an undergraduate degree from Notre Dame and a law degree from Loyola University in Chicago. Jim, his wife, and three children are residents of Lake Forest. lake forest transparency, ontopic lake forest, jim carris, and three children are residents of lake forest., lake forest podcast, lake forest illinois, lake forest, his wife false full 29 3c7d18ff-3d89-4939-aa59-d426e1ebe076 A Conversation with Congressman Brad Schneider Congressman Schneider is currently serving his 5th term representing the 10th District of Illinois. He presently serves on the House Ways and Means and the Foreign Affairs Committees. Congressman Schieder is a recognized leader on the Middle East and has focused extensively on the U.S.-Israel relationship. Mr. Schneider holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering and an MBA both from Northwestern University. Prior to running for congress, he has worked as a business consultant and managed an insurance firm. He is seeking a 6th term in the House of Representatives in the election next month. The congressman resides with his wife Julie in Highland Park.
 

]]> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 23:57:17 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (brad schneider, Congressman Brad Schneider, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-congressman-brad-schneider-Hg79SMYx Congressman Schneider is currently serving his 5th term representing the 10th District of Illinois. He presently serves on the House Ways and Means and the Foreign Affairs Committees. Congressman Schieder is a recognized leader on the Middle East and has focused extensively on the U.S.-Israel relationship. Mr. Schneider holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering and an MBA both from Northwestern University. Prior to running for congress, he has worked as a business consultant and managed an insurance firm. He is seeking a 6th term in the House of Representatives in the election next month. The congressman resides with his wife Julie in Highland Park.
 

]]> A Conversation with Congressman Brad Schneider brad schneider, Congressman Brad Schneider, Tim Finnegan 00:51:02 Congressman Brad Schneider, now in his fifth term representing Illinois' 10th District, serves on the House Ways and Means and Foreign Affairs Committees with a focus on U.S.-Israel relations. Seeking a sixth term, he resides in Highland Park with his wife, Julie. Congressman Brad Schneider, now in his fifth term representing Illinois' 10th District, serves on the House Ways and Means and Foreign Affairs Committees with a focus on U.S.-Israel relations. Seeking a sixth term, he resides in Highland Park with his wife, Julie. lake forest transparency, politico, ontopic lake forest, congressman brad schneider, illinois congressman, lake forest illinois, congressman, lake forest, middle east, brad schneider false full 28 c7c00789-8880-48b3-8aba-c7aaea2dab22 A Conversation with Lake Forest College President Jill Baren Dr. Jill M. Baren. In July of 2022, Dr. Baren was appointed the fourteenth president of Lake Forest College. Lake Forest College was founded in 1857 and is home to nearly 1600 students. Last year the Wall Street Journal rated Lake Forest College the top liberal arts college in the Midwest. Dr. Baren is a medical doctor, educator, and researcher, who brings nearly 30 years of academic medicine and higher-education administrative experience to the presidency.  

She previously served as Provost and Vice-President of Academic Affairs at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, before coming to Lake Forest College


 

]]> Sat, 31 Aug 2024 14:51:01 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Jill M. Baren, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-lake-forest-college-president-jill-baren-lr02z52v Dr. Jill M. Baren. In July of 2022, Dr. Baren was appointed the fourteenth president of Lake Forest College. Lake Forest College was founded in 1857 and is home to nearly 1600 students. Last year the Wall Street Journal rated Lake Forest College the top liberal arts college in the Midwest. Dr. Baren is a medical doctor, educator, and researcher, who brings nearly 30 years of academic medicine and higher-education administrative experience to the presidency.  

She previously served as Provost and Vice-President of Academic Affairs at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, before coming to Lake Forest College


 

]]> A Conversation with Lake Forest College President Jill Baren Jill M. Baren, Tim Finnegan 00:40:48 illinois, politics, lake forest transparency, dr baren, jill baren, lake forest college, lake forest podcast, lake forest on topic, lake forest illinois, lake forest city, tim finnegan, lake forest, lake forest politics false full 27 a8cdfe93-bfa6-4f47-9831-03d2a22bbb4b A Conversation with Lake Forest Caucus President Joe Oriti Fri, 2 Aug 2024 00:44:19 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Lake Forest 4 Transparency) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-lake-forest-caucus-president-joe-oriti-SfFmFmTy A Conversation with Lake Forest Caucus President Joe Oriti Lake Forest 4 Transparency 00:46:28 Joe and Tim talk about the Caucus, bylaw modernization and restoring trust within the community. Joe is the current president of the Lake Forest Caucus. He has lived in Lake Forest since 2015 with his wife and four children. Joe previously served as Caucus Vice President, Treasurer, and on numerous subcommittees, leading searches for elected and appointed volunteers for various positions. He also served on the Friends of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Board. In his professional life, Joe has served as an advisor, officer and fiduciary for corporate clients, helping them to improve operational and financial performance. He’s held executive officer roles, such as president and CFO, on behalf of clients in multiple industries. Joe and Tim talk about the Caucus, bylaw modernization and restoring trust within the community. Joe is the current president of the Lake Forest Caucus. He has lived in Lake Forest since 2015 with his wife and four children. Joe previously served as Caucus Vice President, Treasurer, and on numerous subcommittees, leading searches for elected and appointed volunteers for various positions. He also served on the Friends of Lake Forest Parks & Recreation Board. In his professional life, Joe has served as an advisor, officer and fiduciary for corporate clients, helping them to improve operational and financial performance. He’s held executive officer roles, such as president and CFO, on behalf of clients in multiple industries. false full 26 d8844235-0f59-4fb1-b225-ff4d064f1f8e A Conversation with Executive Director of Ragdale Paul Sacaridiz Paul Sacaridiz is the Executive Director of Ragdale located here in Lake Forest. Ragdale is a nonprofit artist community located on the former country estate of Arts & Crafts architect Howard Van Doren Shaw and his wife, poet and playwright, Frances Wells Shaw. 

Each year it offers 150 residencies and fellowships to creative professionals of all types, making Ragdale one of the largest interdisciplinary artist communities in the country. Paul joined Ragdale in April. He brings 25 years of experience to the organization, with a background that includes art making, teaching, and administration. 

He has held leadership positions in both higher education and the nonprofit sector.

]]> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:33:37 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Paul Sacaridiz, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-executive-director-of-ragdale-paul-sacaridiz-Dn9IgOIE Paul Sacaridiz is the Executive Director of Ragdale located here in Lake Forest. Ragdale is a nonprofit artist community located on the former country estate of Arts & Crafts architect Howard Van Doren Shaw and his wife, poet and playwright, Frances Wells Shaw. 

Each year it offers 150 residencies and fellowships to creative professionals of all types, making Ragdale one of the largest interdisciplinary artist communities in the country. Paul joined Ragdale in April. He brings 25 years of experience to the organization, with a background that includes art making, teaching, and administration. 

He has held leadership positions in both higher education and the nonprofit sector.

]]> A Conversation with Executive Director of Ragdale Paul Sacaridiz Paul Sacaridiz, Tim Finnegan 00:43:28 Paul Sacaridiz is the Executive Director of Ragdale, a nonprofit artist community in Lake Forest. Ragdale, located on the former estate of Arts & Crafts architect Howard Van Doren Shaw and poet/playwright Frances Wells Shaw, offers 150 residencies and fellowships annually to creative professionals. Paul joined Ragdale in April, bringing 25 years of experience in art making, teaching, and administration. He has held leadership positions in both higher education and the nonprofit sector. Paul Sacaridiz is the Executive Director of Ragdale, a nonprofit artist community in Lake Forest. Ragdale, located on the former estate of Arts & Crafts architect Howard Van Doren Shaw and poet/playwright Frances Wells Shaw, offers 150 residencies and fellowships annually to creative professionals. Paul joined Ragdale in April, bringing 25 years of experience in art making, teaching, and administration. He has held leadership positions in both higher education and the nonprofit sector. illinois politics, lake forest transparency, lake forest caucus, lakeforest caucus, ontopic lake forest, podcast lake forest, on topic lake forest, ragdale, lake forest podcast, lake forest illinois, lake forest city, tim finnegan, lake forest, lake forest politics, paul sacaridiz false full 25 59e690e1-8b61-4ba6-8a62-463e82af5fc9 A Conversation with Executive Director of the Lake Forest Library Ishwar Laxminarayan Sat, 11 May 2024 21:45:01 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Ishwar Laxminarayan, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-executive-director-of-the-lake-forest-library-ishwar-laxminarayan-15pGXOO3 A Conversation with Executive Director of the Lake Forest Library Ishwar Laxminarayan Ishwar Laxminarayan, Tim Finnegan 00:43:46 Mr. Laximinarayan became the Executive Director of the Lake Forest Library on May 1, 2023. He has previously worked at libraries across India and the United States and has most recently worked for a consulting firm that assists libraries in strategic planning, community engagement, and marketing. Ishwar has been active in local, state, regional, and national library organizations and was selected by the Public Library Association for its inaugural Leadership Fellowship at Harvard University. Mr. Laximinarayan became the Executive Director of the Lake Forest Library on May 1, 2023. He has previously worked at libraries across India and the United States and has most recently worked for a consulting firm that assists libraries in strategic planning, community engagement, and marketing. Ishwar has been active in local, state, regional, and national library organizations and was selected by the Public Library Association for its inaugural Leadership Fellowship at Harvard University. lake forest transparency, lake forest library, ishwar laxminarayan, ontopic lake forest, lakeforest podcast, lake forest podcast, lake forest on topic, tim finnegan, lake forest, ontopic lakeforest false full 24 ba3bf665-7017-42dd-a3b9-d454e9714837 A Conversation with Caucus President Chris Benes - Chris and Tim discuss the Caucus election, the CPA Amendment and the mission of the Lake Forest Caucus Chris has lived in Lake Forest since 2011 with his wife and two sons. Born and raised in Chicago, Chris graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Computer Science.  He has spent his career in the telecommunications and technology industries.

Founded in 1935, the mission of the Lake Forest Caucus is to recommend qualified citizens to serve in Lake Forest government and on the School Boards via an independent, nonpartisan process. All Lake Forest registered voters are members of the Caucus. 


 

]]> Sat, 30 Mar 2024 03:58:26 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Chris Benes, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-caucus-president-chris-benes-chris-and-tim-discuss-the-caucus-election-the-cpa-amendment-and-the-mission-of-the-lake-forest-caucus-JaZCrJic Chris has lived in Lake Forest since 2011 with his wife and two sons. Born and raised in Chicago, Chris graduated from Purdue University with a B.S. in Computer Science.  He has spent his career in the telecommunications and technology industries.

Founded in 1935, the mission of the Lake Forest Caucus is to recommend qualified citizens to serve in Lake Forest government and on the School Boards via an independent, nonpartisan process. All Lake Forest registered voters are members of the Caucus. 


 

]]> A Conversation with Caucus President Chris Benes - Chris and Tim discuss the Caucus election, the CPA Amendment and the mission of the Lake Forest Caucus Chris Benes, Tim Finnegan 00:38:44 Chris is the current president of the Lake Forest Caucus. Chris is the current president of the Lake Forest Caucus. lf4t, lake forest transparency, chris benes, lake forest for transparency, lake forest caucus, ontopic lake forest, on topic lake forest, lake forest podcast, lake forest on topic, lake forest illinois, lake forest city, lake forest podcasts, tim finnegan false full 23 e185dab7-6abd-4c5d-a4df-4ce9cf41e4ff A Conversation with Lake Forest Author and Documentary Filmmaker - Susan L. Kelsey Susan has authored four historical books: Downtown Lake Forest, West Lake Forest, Legendary Locals of Lake Forest and Billy Caldwell (1780-1841) Chicago and the Great Lakes Trail.  Previously, Susan was the Economic Development Officer for the City of Lake Forest for ten years where she worked with commercial property owners to recruit businesses to Lake Forest.  Susan and her family have lived in Lake Forest since 2006.  Prior to moving to Lake Forest, Susan lived in the Sauganash neighborhood on the north side of Chicago.  She was involved in Chicago politics for two decades as the 39th Ward Committeeman and Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Chicago.  It was living in Sauganash, the land that Billy Caldwell received in the 1829 Treaty, that sparked the interest in Billy Caldwell and began the research that has lasted over 33 years. Susan is currently President of the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston

]]> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 23:35:48 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Susan L. Kelsey, Susan Kelsey, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-lake-forest-author-and-documentary-filmmaker-susan-l-kelsey-Jz5wq_vN Susan has authored four historical books: Downtown Lake Forest, West Lake Forest, Legendary Locals of Lake Forest and Billy Caldwell (1780-1841) Chicago and the Great Lakes Trail.  Previously, Susan was the Economic Development Officer for the City of Lake Forest for ten years where she worked with commercial property owners to recruit businesses to Lake Forest.  Susan and her family have lived in Lake Forest since 2006.  Prior to moving to Lake Forest, Susan lived in the Sauganash neighborhood on the north side of Chicago.  She was involved in Chicago politics for two decades as the 39th Ward Committeeman and Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Chicago.  It was living in Sauganash, the land that Billy Caldwell received in the 1829 Treaty, that sparked the interest in Billy Caldwell and began the research that has lasted over 33 years. Susan is currently President of the Mitchell Museum of the American Indian in Evanston

]]> A Conversation with Lake Forest Author and Documentary Filmmaker - Susan L. Kelsey Susan L. Kelsey, Susan Kelsey, Tim Finnegan 00:26:48 Susan L. Kelsey is an author and documentary filmmaker. Her current project is a historical feature documentary called The Negotiator: Billy Caldwell. The film examines Chicago Native American Billy Caldwell's life as a Great Lakes fur trader and his negotiation of the 1829 and 1833 Treaties which ceded over 5 million acres of land in the Chicago area. Partnering with the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation in Mayetta, Kansas, the film interviews Native American Tribal Leaders, subject matter experts and their thoughts about that time. Susan is co-producing the film with Michelle Simon (Prairie Band Potawatomi) and Joe Mitchell (Prairie Band Potawatomi) A short film about Billy Caldwell has won a Telly Award and several other filmmaker awards. Susan L. Kelsey is an author and documentary filmmaker. Her current project is a historical feature documentary called The Negotiator: Billy Caldwell. The film examines Chicago Native American Billy Caldwell's life as a Great Lakes fur trader and his negotiation of the 1829 and 1833 Treaties which ceded over 5 million acres of land in the Chicago area. Partnering with the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation in Mayetta, Kansas, the film interviews Native American Tribal Leaders, subject matter experts and their thoughts about that time. Susan is co-producing the film with Michelle Simon (Prairie Band Potawatomi) and Joe Mitchell (Prairie Band Potawatomi) A short film about Billy Caldwell has won a Telly Award and several other filmmaker awards. susan kelsey, lake forest ontopic, lake forest transparency, city of lake forest illinois, ontopic lake forest, susan l kelsey, on topic lake forest, lake forest podcast, lake forest on topic, lake forest illinois, tim finnegan, lake forest politics false full 22 df86d5f2-1e85-449a-a0cc-bde47eb11769 Superintendent Dr. Matt Montgomery and D115 School Board President John Noble Address Recent Accusations Matthew Montgomery, Superintendent of Districts 115 and 67 and John Noble, President of the District 115 School Board.  Dr. Montgomery and Mr. Noble first appeared on this podcast last November. We’re having them back today to catch up on recent events at Lake Forest High School.

]]> Sat, 16 Mar 2024 13:27:38 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (John Noble, Tim Finnegan, Dr. Matthew Montgomery) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/superintendent-dr-matt-montgomery-and-d115-school-board-president-john-noble-address-recent-accusations-ZXS7ahNV Matthew Montgomery, Superintendent of Districts 115 and 67 and John Noble, President of the District 115 School Board.  Dr. Montgomery and Mr. Noble first appeared on this podcast last November. We’re having them back today to catch up on recent events at Lake Forest High School.

]]> Superintendent Dr. Matt Montgomery and D115 School Board President John Noble Address Recent Accusations John Noble, Tim Finnegan, Dr. Matthew Montgomery 01:00:02 district 115 school board, lake forest transparency, ontopic lake forest, on topic lake forest, lake forest high school, dr. matthew montgomery, lake forest on topic, lake forest news, lake forest illinois, lake forest city, lake forest podcasts, districts 115 school board, matthew montgomery, lake forest false full 21 22ee0255-5d16-4e70-ba85-9c1da2476c0c Helping At Risk Families In Lake County - Anne McAveeney, Paula Turelli and Peggy Talbot Paula Turelli serves as the Executive Director of Mother’s Trust Foundation, which offers immediate aid to low-income children in Lake County during crises. Peggy Talbot, an early supporter and former Board Chair of Beacon Place in Waukegan, IL, champions programs fostering academic growth, better health, and skill-building for children and families. Anne McAveeney, a founder of Fill A Heart for Children, collaborates with educators and social workers to support the most vulnerable children in their community.

]]> Sun, 10 Mar 2024 02:08:02 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Paula Turelli, Peggy Talbot, Anne McAveeney, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/helping-at-risk-families-in-lake-county-anne-mcaveeney-paula-turelli-and-peggy-talbot-6e0GBpFQ Paula Turelli serves as the Executive Director of Mother’s Trust Foundation, which offers immediate aid to low-income children in Lake County during crises. Peggy Talbot, an early supporter and former Board Chair of Beacon Place in Waukegan, IL, champions programs fostering academic growth, better health, and skill-building for children and families. Anne McAveeney, a founder of Fill A Heart for Children, collaborates with educators and social workers to support the most vulnerable children in their community.

]]> Helping At Risk Families In Lake County - Anne McAveeney, Paula Turelli and Peggy Talbot Paula Turelli, Peggy Talbot, Anne McAveeney, Tim Finnegan 01:00:10 Paula Turelli, Executive Director of Mother’s Trust Foundation, offers immediate aid to low-income children in Lake County during crises. Peggy Talbot, an early supporter and former Board Chair of Beacon Place, contributes to its programs in Waukegan, IL, fostering academic growth and health improvements for children and families. Anne McAveeney co-founded Fill A Heart for Children, collaborating with educators and social workers to support our region's most vulnerable youth. Paula Turelli, Executive Director of Mother’s Trust Foundation, offers immediate aid to low-income children in Lake County during crises. Peggy Talbot, an early supporter and former Board Chair of Beacon Place, contributes to its programs in Waukegan, IL, fostering academic growth and health improvements for children and families. Anne McAveeney co-founded Fill A Heart for Children, collaborating with educators and social workers to support our region's most vulnerable youth. mother’s trust foundation, beacon place, paula turelli, fill a heart for children, peggy talbot, anne mcaveeney, tim finnegan, lake forest false full 20 f2cf3688-4da4-42fe-9b43-908a733f833d Legendary Sports Writer, Sports Editor, Author, and Player - Rick Telander Rick has written for newspapers and magazines as varied as Esquire, National Wildlife, Premiere, TV Guide, Playboy, Men’s Journal, PTA Magazine, American Libraries, Baseball Digest, Outside, and others. In 1972, Sports Illustrated published his first national article. It was about the jolt of being done with football, and being forced to, as Kansas City head coach Hank Stram advised him, “get on with your life.” That article would eventually become a book and later be made into a film.

Rick was a Special Contributor for Sports Illustrated for eight years, before joining the magazine full time as a Senior Writer in 1981. In 1995 he left SI to become the senior sports columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times, a position he holds to this day. He has written nine books and has had his articles collected in over two dozen anthologies. His work was nominated three times for the Pulitzer Prize. He has been named Illinois Sportswriter of the Year eight times and has had eight stories named to the Best American Sports Writing anthology. In 2018 he received the Sigma Delta Chi Award from the Society of Professional Journalists for a series he wrote on violence in inner city Chicago high schools and the saving force of sport. In 2020 he received the Dan Jenkins Excellence in Sports Writing Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Texas. And in 2021 he was voted into the National Sports Media Hall of Fame.

If being a college athlete and award winning writer wasn’t enough, Rick is a musician and part of a band, the Del-Crustaceans, that started when he was a senior in college with buddies from a poetry class. They are still performing to this day.  He is also an artist with his work ranging from pen and ink drawings, to sketches, Day-Glo signs, and even spray-painted graffiti on urban walls. In 2018 he had his first showing at the Adventureland Gallery in Chicago

]]> Sat, 2 Mar 2024 15:59:14 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Rick Telander, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/legendary-sports-writer-sports-editor-author-and-player-rick-telander-UxHuqH5S Rick has written for newspapers and magazines as varied as Esquire, National Wildlife, Premiere, TV Guide, Playboy, Men’s Journal, PTA Magazine, American Libraries, Baseball Digest, Outside, and others. In 1972, Sports Illustrated published his first national article. It was about the jolt of being done with football, and being forced to, as Kansas City head coach Hank Stram advised him, “get on with your life.” That article would eventually become a book and later be made into a film.

Rick was a Special Contributor for Sports Illustrated for eight years, before joining the magazine full time as a Senior Writer in 1981. In 1995 he left SI to become the senior sports columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times, a position he holds to this day. He has written nine books and has had his articles collected in over two dozen anthologies. His work was nominated three times for the Pulitzer Prize. He has been named Illinois Sportswriter of the Year eight times and has had eight stories named to the Best American Sports Writing anthology. In 2018 he received the Sigma Delta Chi Award from the Society of Professional Journalists for a series he wrote on violence in inner city Chicago high schools and the saving force of sport. In 2020 he received the Dan Jenkins Excellence in Sports Writing Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of Texas. And in 2021 he was voted into the National Sports Media Hall of Fame.

If being a college athlete and award winning writer wasn’t enough, Rick is a musician and part of a band, the Del-Crustaceans, that started when he was a senior in college with buddies from a poetry class. They are still performing to this day.  He is also an artist with his work ranging from pen and ink drawings, to sketches, Day-Glo signs, and even spray-painted graffiti on urban walls. In 2018 he had his first showing at the Adventureland Gallery in Chicago

]]> Legendary Sports Writer, Sports Editor, Author, and Player - Rick Telander Rick Telander, Tim Finnegan 01:03:24 Rick is a native of Peoria, Illinois and a graduate of Northwestern University where he was an All-Big Ten cornerback and a two-time All-Big Ten Academic selection. He graduated in 1971 with a B.A. in English Literature, and after a brief shot at the NFL he began his writing career. Rick is a native of Peoria, Illinois and a graduate of Northwestern University where he was an All-Big Ten cornerback and a two-time All-Big Ten Academic selection. He graduated in 1971 with a B.A. in English Literature, and after a brief shot at the NFL he began his writing career. lake forest transparency, lake forest political, city of lake forest, ontopic lake forest, on topic lake forest, rick telander, lake forest podcast, lake forest on topic, lake forest illinois, tim finnegan, lake forest, lake forest politics false full 19 cda39b8a-4b4b-4b85-b1db-9145f6150946 Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, One of the Country’s Most Influential Experts on Stress Dr. E, as she’s known by audiences around the world, is a sought-after keynote speaker, author, and coach. She helps people identify how critical moments of high stress, what she refers to as “The Red Zone”, is shaping their behaviors, decisions, health, and overall performance.

Dr. E has helped teams at many Fortune 500 companies unleash performance, profits, and untapped potential by showing them how to make sure stress gets the best from them—and not the best of them.

Dr. Lombardo is also a well-known media expert with hundreds of TV and radio appearances on shows like Good Morning America, Dr. Oz, The TODAY Show, CNN, Fox Business News, and others. She also regularly contributes to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, SUCCESS, Fast Company, Huffington Post, Forbes, and other respected publications. She is also the author of several books: “Get Out of The Red Zone”, “Better Than Perfect” and “A Happy You”

]]> Sat, 17 Feb 2024 21:41:09 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Elizabeth Lombardo, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-elizabeth-lombardo-one-of-the-countrys-most-influential-experts-on-stress-iVQ4p6U7 Dr. E, as she’s known by audiences around the world, is a sought-after keynote speaker, author, and coach. She helps people identify how critical moments of high stress, what she refers to as “The Red Zone”, is shaping their behaviors, decisions, health, and overall performance.

Dr. E has helped teams at many Fortune 500 companies unleash performance, profits, and untapped potential by showing them how to make sure stress gets the best from them—and not the best of them.

Dr. Lombardo is also a well-known media expert with hundreds of TV and radio appearances on shows like Good Morning America, Dr. Oz, The TODAY Show, CNN, Fox Business News, and others. She also regularly contributes to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, SUCCESS, Fast Company, Huffington Post, Forbes, and other respected publications. She is also the author of several books: “Get Out of The Red Zone”, “Better Than Perfect” and “A Happy You”

]]> Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, One of the Country’s Most Influential Experts on Stress Elizabeth Lombardo, Tim Finnegan 00:39:10 Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo is one of the country’s most influential experts on stress—and the impact it has on peak performance, mental well-being, and living a full, purpose-fueled life. Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo is one of the country’s most influential experts on stress—and the impact it has on peak performance, mental well-being, and living a full, purpose-fueled life. lake forest transparency, ontopic lake forest, lake forest podcast, lake forest on topic, elizabeth lombardo, tim finnegan, lake forest false full 18 85c41e60-f0e5-45f0-a154-a7d094b7bc7f Lake Forest Native and Acclaimed Artist - Mark McMahon Mark McMahon is a lifetime resident of Lake Forest. To say he comes from a creative family would be a massive understatement. His father Franklin was a globally recognized artist and his mother a writer. Five of his eight siblings pursued art professionally in various forms. His wife Carolyn and children Elise and Drew are also professional artists and two of his grandchildren are active in the arts.

Mark attended Lake Forest High School where he is recognized on the Alumni Wall of Fame. He went on to Adams State College in Colorado and Loyola University where he studied art and art history.

You can find examples of Mark’s murals at the Gorton Center and the Lake Forest High School Library. Mark has been exhibiting his work annually at the Lake Forest Art Fair since the age of 10. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Deerpath Art League who organizes the Fair. You can view and purchase Mark’s work, as well as that of other family members, at mcmahongallery.com
 

]]> Tue, 13 Feb 2024 04:49:07 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Mark McMahon, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/lake-forest-native-and-acclaimed-artist-mark-mcmahon-Hg1yBzsi Mark McMahon is a lifetime resident of Lake Forest. To say he comes from a creative family would be a massive understatement. His father Franklin was a globally recognized artist and his mother a writer. Five of his eight siblings pursued art professionally in various forms. His wife Carolyn and children Elise and Drew are also professional artists and two of his grandchildren are active in the arts.

Mark attended Lake Forest High School where he is recognized on the Alumni Wall of Fame. He went on to Adams State College in Colorado and Loyola University where he studied art and art history.

You can find examples of Mark’s murals at the Gorton Center and the Lake Forest High School Library. Mark has been exhibiting his work annually at the Lake Forest Art Fair since the age of 10. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Deerpath Art League who organizes the Fair. You can view and purchase Mark’s work, as well as that of other family members, at mcmahongallery.com
 

]]> Lake Forest Native and Acclaimed Artist - Mark McMahon Mark McMahon, Tim Finnegan 00:41:50 Mark McMahon is a lifetime resident of Lake Forest. To say he comes from a creative family would be a massive understatement. Mark McMahon is a lifetime resident of Lake Forest. To say he comes from a creative family would be a massive understatement. lake forest transparency, lake forest illinois podcast, on topic, ontopic lake forest, lake forest podcast, mark mcmahon, lake forest on topic, lake forest illinois, tim finnegan false full 17 c87d92c6-75bd-4cdb-84c9-418f61199fde On Topic with Lake Forest for Transparency Jennifer Karras has lived in Lake Forest for 22 years. She has held senior marketing positions for several organizations, including most recently at Guggenheim Partners. Jennifer is a former Ward One alderman and has served as president of DPM’s APT, Chairman of CROYA, and executive member of LFHS Foundation and LFHS Boosters. She is the founder of YD3, a college recruiting company focused on Division 3 athletic programs.


Susan Sailor Daly is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Indiana University-Bloomington and has been a tv reporter, district staffer for a congressman, a banker and software salesperson. She and her husband, Richard, have two grown sons and have resided in Lake Forest since 2007. Susan served on the Lake Forest Caucus Committee for three years and is a past Ward 1 Chair. And, fun fact, Susan represented her home state of Indiana in the 1986 Miss America Pageant


John Trkla has been a resident of Lake Forest since 1966 when his family moved to Lake Forest. He and his wife Kathleen, also a Lake Forest native, have raised three children here who attended the School of St. Mary and Lake Forest High School.  John has been a long time youth sports coach for both St Mary’s and the City of Lake Forest Recreation department.  John has owned a digital marketing company for over 20 years.

Learn more about Lake Forest for Transparency at https://lf4t.com

]]> Sat, 6 Jan 2024 15:59:44 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (John Trkla, Jennifer Karras, Susan Sailor, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/on-topic-with-lake-forest-for-transparency-N3exufUy Jennifer Karras has lived in Lake Forest for 22 years. She has held senior marketing positions for several organizations, including most recently at Guggenheim Partners. Jennifer is a former Ward One alderman and has served as president of DPM’s APT, Chairman of CROYA, and executive member of LFHS Foundation and LFHS Boosters. She is the founder of YD3, a college recruiting company focused on Division 3 athletic programs.


Susan Sailor Daly is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Indiana University-Bloomington and has been a tv reporter, district staffer for a congressman, a banker and software salesperson. She and her husband, Richard, have two grown sons and have resided in Lake Forest since 2007. Susan served on the Lake Forest Caucus Committee for three years and is a past Ward 1 Chair. And, fun fact, Susan represented her home state of Indiana in the 1986 Miss America Pageant


John Trkla has been a resident of Lake Forest since 1966 when his family moved to Lake Forest. He and his wife Kathleen, also a Lake Forest native, have raised three children here who attended the School of St. Mary and Lake Forest High School.  John has been a long time youth sports coach for both St Mary’s and the City of Lake Forest Recreation department.  John has owned a digital marketing company for over 20 years.

Learn more about Lake Forest for Transparency at https://lf4t.com

]]> On Topic with Lake Forest for Transparency John Trkla, Jennifer Karras, Susan Sailor, Tim Finnegan 00:52:50 Hear from three leaders within the Lake Forest for Transparency organization. Learn more about the people behind the org at https://lf4t.com/ Hear from three leaders within the Lake Forest for Transparency organization. Learn more about the people behind the org at https://lf4t.com/ john trkla, lake forest transparency, susan sailor daly, jennifer karras, lake forest caucus, ontopic lake forest, on topic lake forest, lake forest illinois, lake forest, lake forest illinois news false full 16 7f4e9591-c07b-4de3-9715-46ce414f2639 Dr. Matthew Montgomery, Dr. Jennifer Hermes and Mr. John Noble Part 2 Dr. Matthew Montgomery began his career at the Waterloo School District in Atwater, Ohio, first as a science teacher, and later, as principal of Waterloo Middle School and Waterloo High School.  In July 2013 he became Superintendent of the Waterloo School District. Two years later Dr. Montgomery became Superintendent of the Revere School District in Bath, Ohio and in 2021, came to Lake Forest as the new Superintendent for Districts 67 and 115.
 

Dr. Jennifer Hermes is the COO of the shared district office responsible for budgeting and finance, Board relations, employee and labor relations as well as oversight of District 67 and 115 facilities, transportation, food services, technology, and early childhood programs. She came to the Lake Forest schools 17 years ago after holding similar positions in Naperville School District 203 from 1997 to 2006.  Dr. Hermes is an adjunct faculty member at Concordia University in Chicago.

Mr. John Noble grew up in Lake Forest, graduating from Lake Forest High School in 1986. A distinguished, high school, college and professional tennis player, John also coached the LFHS men’s and women’s tennis teams in the 90’s. John is continuing his long association with Lake Forest High School, serving two terms on the District 115 School Board where he is the current Board President.

]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2023 13:31:58 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (John Noble, Tim Finnegan, Lake Forest On Topic, Dr. Matthew Montgomery, Dr. Jennifer Hermes) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-matthew-montgomery-dr-jennifer-hermes-and-mr-john-noble-part-2-CkJg2_xc Dr. Matthew Montgomery began his career at the Waterloo School District in Atwater, Ohio, first as a science teacher, and later, as principal of Waterloo Middle School and Waterloo High School.  In July 2013 he became Superintendent of the Waterloo School District. Two years later Dr. Montgomery became Superintendent of the Revere School District in Bath, Ohio and in 2021, came to Lake Forest as the new Superintendent for Districts 67 and 115.
 

Dr. Jennifer Hermes is the COO of the shared district office responsible for budgeting and finance, Board relations, employee and labor relations as well as oversight of District 67 and 115 facilities, transportation, food services, technology, and early childhood programs. She came to the Lake Forest schools 17 years ago after holding similar positions in Naperville School District 203 from 1997 to 2006.  Dr. Hermes is an adjunct faculty member at Concordia University in Chicago.

Mr. John Noble grew up in Lake Forest, graduating from Lake Forest High School in 1986. A distinguished, high school, college and professional tennis player, John also coached the LFHS men’s and women’s tennis teams in the 90’s. John is continuing his long association with Lake Forest High School, serving two terms on the District 115 School Board where he is the current Board President.

]]> Dr. Matthew Montgomery, Dr. Jennifer Hermes and Mr. John Noble Part 2 John Noble, Tim Finnegan, Lake Forest On Topic, Dr. Matthew Montgomery, Dr. Jennifer Hermes 00:44:50 Part 2 of our school board discussion with Dr. Matthew Montgomery, Dr. Jennifer Hermes and Mr. John Noble Part 2 of our school board discussion with Dr. Matthew Montgomery, Dr. Jennifer Hermes and Mr. John Noble lake forest illinois podcast, john noble, lake forest caucus, dr. jennifer hermes, lake forest podcast, dr. matthew montgomery, lake forest on topic, lake forest news, lake forest illinois, lake forest politics false full 15 7ed90202-8600-4e01-8de6-3c3dda9589b8 Dr. Matthew Montgomery, Dr. Jennifer Hermes and Mr. John Noble Part 1 Dr. Matthew Montgomery began his career at the Waterloo School District in Atwater, Ohio, first as a science teacher, and later, as principal of Waterloo Middle School and Waterloo High School.  In July 2013 he became Superintendent of the Waterloo School District. Two years later Dr. Montgomery became Superintendent of the Revere School District in Bath, Ohio and in 2021, came to Lake Forest as the new Superintendent for Districts 67 and 115.

Dr. Jennifer Hermes is the COO of the shared district office responsible for budgeting and finance, Board relations, employee and labor relations as well as oversight of District 67 and 115 facilities, transportation, food services, technology, and early childhood programs. She came to the Lake Forest schools 17 years ago after holding similar positions in Naperville School District 203 from 1997 to 2006.  Dr. Hermes is an adjunct faculty member at Concordia University in Chicago.

Mr. John Noble grew up in Lake Forest, graduating from Lake Forest High School in 1986. A distinguished, high school, college and professional tennis player, John also coached the LFHS men’s and women’s tennis teams in the 90’s. John is continuing his long association with Lake Forest High School, serving two terms on the District 115 School Board where he is the current Board President.

]]> Sat, 11 Nov 2023 13:27:48 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (John Noble, Dr. Jennifer Hermes, Dr. Matthew Montgomery, Matthew Montgomery, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-matthew-montgomery-dr-jennifer-hermes-and-mr-john-noble-part-1-j8oNPGQx Dr. Matthew Montgomery began his career at the Waterloo School District in Atwater, Ohio, first as a science teacher, and later, as principal of Waterloo Middle School and Waterloo High School.  In July 2013 he became Superintendent of the Waterloo School District. Two years later Dr. Montgomery became Superintendent of the Revere School District in Bath, Ohio and in 2021, came to Lake Forest as the new Superintendent for Districts 67 and 115.

Dr. Jennifer Hermes is the COO of the shared district office responsible for budgeting and finance, Board relations, employee and labor relations as well as oversight of District 67 and 115 facilities, transportation, food services, technology, and early childhood programs. She came to the Lake Forest schools 17 years ago after holding similar positions in Naperville School District 203 from 1997 to 2006.  Dr. Hermes is an adjunct faculty member at Concordia University in Chicago.

Mr. John Noble grew up in Lake Forest, graduating from Lake Forest High School in 1986. A distinguished, high school, college and professional tennis player, John also coached the LFHS men’s and women’s tennis teams in the 90’s. John is continuing his long association with Lake Forest High School, serving two terms on the District 115 School Board where he is the current Board President.

]]> Dr. Matthew Montgomery, Dr. Jennifer Hermes and Mr. John Noble Part 1 John Noble, Dr. Jennifer Hermes, Dr. Matthew Montgomery, Matthew Montgomery, Tim Finnegan 00:40:12 A school board discussion with Dr. Matthew Montgomery, Dr. Jennifer Hermes and Mr. John Noble A school board discussion with Dr. Matthew Montgomery, Dr. Jennifer Hermes and Mr. John Noble lake forest school boards, john noble, lake forest school board, lake forest caucus, jennifer hermes, lake forest podcast, lake forest on topic, lake forest illinois, matthew montgomery, tim finnegan false full 14 a61e6722-c965-4ed5-ab7f-d6a85b222ac8 Former Alderman and Caucus Committee Member Michael Burns Michael has been a lifelong resident of Lake Forest and was very active in our city government. Michael has held the position of Alderman with the opposing Lake Forest Independence Party, and served on the Lake Forest Caucus . During 90’s and early 2000’s, there was much opposition with our Caucus leadership and Michael was instrumental is reforming and restoring our Lake Forest Caucus. 
 

]]> Sat, 4 Nov 2023 01:20:57 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Michael Burns) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/former-alderman-and-caucus-committee-member-michael-burns-UA_MGlwo Michael has been a lifelong resident of Lake Forest and was very active in our city government. Michael has held the position of Alderman with the opposing Lake Forest Independence Party, and served on the Lake Forest Caucus . During 90’s and early 2000’s, there was much opposition with our Caucus leadership and Michael was instrumental is reforming and restoring our Lake Forest Caucus. 
 

]]> Former Alderman and Caucus Committee Member Michael Burns Michael Burns 00:11:25 Michael has been a lifelong resident of Lake Forest and was very active in our city government. Michael has held the position of Alderman with the opposing Lake Forest Independence Party, and served on the Lake Forest Caucus . During 90’s and early 2000’s, there was much opposition with our Caucus leadership and Michael was instrumental is reforming and restoring our Lake Forest Caucus. Michael has been a lifelong resident of Lake Forest and was very active in our city government. Michael has held the position of Alderman with the opposing Lake Forest Independence Party, and served on the Lake Forest Caucus . During 90’s and early 2000’s, there was much opposition with our Caucus leadership and Michael was instrumental is reforming and restoring our Lake Forest Caucus. lake forest transparency, michael burns, lake forest podcast, lake forest on topic, tim finnegan, lake forest false full 13 4d01f229-79fe-4937-bb6d-f2bb6c2e15a2 Former Caucus Committee President Sheila Henretta Sun, 22 Oct 2023 12:50:00 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Sheila Henretta, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/former-caucus-committee-president-sheila-henretta-AUCDowqj Former Caucus Committee President Sheila Henretta Sheila Henretta, Tim Finnegan 00:32:16 Sheila Henretta is a Lake Forest resident with a track record of public service, including in the Illinois Governor’s office and as the state’s chief banking regulator; as an elected Local School Council member in Chicago; and on the board and as an officer of the Better Government Association. More recently, she served as a member of the Lake Forest Caucus and was the Caucus’ President in 2019-2020. She is currently the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of an investment management and benefits firm and sits on the board of directors of its institutional investments arm. Sheila graduated with a business degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and returned to her hometown of Cleveland for her law degree. She has specialized in corporate transactions and corporate governance for over 25 years. Sheila Henretta is a Lake Forest resident with a track record of public service, including in the Illinois Governor’s office and as the state’s chief banking regulator; as an elected Local School Council member in Chicago; and on the board and as an officer of the Better Government Association. More recently, she served as a member of the Lake Forest Caucus and was the Caucus’ President in 2019-2020. She is currently the Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary of an investment management and benefits firm and sits on the board of directors of its institutional investments arm. Sheila graduated with a business degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and returned to her hometown of Cleveland for her law degree. She has specialized in corporate transactions and corporate governance for over 25 years. sheila henretta, ontopic lake forest, on topic lake forest, lake forest podcast, lake forest on topic, lake forest illinois, lake forest city, tim finnegan, lake forest false full 12 7815a1a3-5080-4b50-b336-324e70b1c3d8 Parents Care Founders Jeff Brincat and Philippe Melin Sat, 14 Oct 2023 03:45:32 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Jeff Brincat, Philippe Melin) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/parents-care-founders-jeff-brincat-and-philippe-melin-pKzBw7jh Parents Care Founders Jeff Brincat and Philippe Melin Jeff Brincat, Philippe Melin 00:55:56 Phillippe has a background in political campaigns and advocacy. He worked closely with former Congressman Robert Dold and has managed various campaigns in Illinois. Jeff is the President and CEO of Consumer Financial Services. He has served on a number of National and Local boards and in 2015 was appointed by Governor Bruce Rauner to Chair the State Racing Board, which he did for 5 years. Phillippe has a background in political campaigns and advocacy. He worked closely with former Congressman Robert Dold and has managed various campaigns in Illinois. Jeff is the President and CEO of Consumer Financial Services. He has served on a number of National and Local boards and in 2015 was appointed by Governor Bruce Rauner to Chair the State Racing Board, which he did for 5 years. lake forest transparency, philippe melin, lake forest podcast, lake forest illinois, jeff brincat, lake forest false full 11 eec1b643-3a90-43fe-91b4-9ead044990c2 A conversation with Prue Beidler Fri, 22 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (prue beidler, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-prue-beidler-V94agcOC A conversation with Prue Beidler prue beidler, Tim Finnegan 00:53:37 Prue is a longtime resident of Lake Forest having moved here in 1976. She has volunteered and served on the board of directors for non-profit organizations in both Chicago and Lake Forest for over 40 years. She spent six years as an alderman in Lake Forest and has been a member of several other city committees and commissions. She began her career as a Chicago Public School teacher after receiving a Bachelor in Arts from Wellesley College and an Master of Studies in Education from University of Chicago. Prue is a longtime resident of Lake Forest having moved here in 1976. She has volunteered and served on the board of directors for non-profit organizations in both Chicago and Lake Forest for over 40 years. She spent six years as an alderman in Lake Forest and has been a member of several other city committees and commissions. She began her career as a Chicago Public School teacher after receiving a Bachelor in Arts from Wellesley College and an Master of Studies in Education from University of Chicago. prue beidler, on topic, lake forest on topic, lake forest illinois, tim finnegan, lake forest false full 10 783fa696-606e-4f0a-bcad-dd2d0621253c Victoria Smith Former Lake Forest resident, Victoria Smith was a marketing executive who gave up her comfortable Chicago life for the romantic dream of moving to Tuscany with her husband. Typically undaunted, Victoria was one of the first women marketing executives at Procter & Gamble in the early 1970s, a senior vice president with DDB Needham international advertising agency during the 1980s, and director of volunteers at a large church in the 1990s.

 

Follow the Lake Forest On Topic Podcast on social media at: https://www.facebook.com/LakeForestforTransparency

Learn more about Victoria and her book at: https://victoriasmithwriter.com

 

]]> Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:35:00 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Victoria Smith, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/victoria-smith-1d4HIxMK Former Lake Forest resident, Victoria Smith was a marketing executive who gave up her comfortable Chicago life for the romantic dream of moving to Tuscany with her husband. Typically undaunted, Victoria was one of the first women marketing executives at Procter & Gamble in the early 1970s, a senior vice president with DDB Needham international advertising agency during the 1980s, and director of volunteers at a large church in the 1990s.

 

Follow the Lake Forest On Topic Podcast on social media at: https://www.facebook.com/LakeForestforTransparency

Learn more about Victoria and her book at: https://victoriasmithwriter.com

 

]]> Victoria Smith Victoria Smith, Tim Finnegan 00:32:33 Former Lake Forest resident, Victoria Smith was a marketing executive who gave up her comfortable Chicago life for the romantic dream of moving to Tuscany with her husband. Typically undaunted, Victoria was one of the first women marketing executives at Procter & Gamble in the early 1970s, a senior vice president with DDB Needham international advertising agency during the 1980s, and director of volunteers at a large church in the 1990s. Former Lake Forest resident, Victoria Smith was a marketing executive who gave up her comfortable Chicago life for the romantic dream of moving to Tuscany with her husband. Typically undaunted, Victoria was one of the first women marketing executives at Procter & Gamble in the early 1970s, a senior vice president with DDB Needham international advertising agency during the 1980s, and director of volunteers at a large church in the 1990s. victoria smith, victoria smith lake forest, lake forest podcast, lake forest on topic, lake forest news, lake forest illinois false full 9 4adbe908-dd81-4a00-9807-a6f4c30b9561 State Senator Julie Morrison State Senator Julie Morrison. Senator Morrison represents the 29th District, which includes part or all of 22 communities from the Great Lakes Naval Training Station on the north, to Wilmette on the south, and west into Buffalo Grove.

Senator Morrison serves as Majority Whip for the Senate Democratic Caucus.  She also chairs the Health and Human Services committee and sits on the Veterans Affairs, Early Childhood Education, and the Environment and Conservation Committees. She is vice chair of the Appropriations Committee for Health and Human Services

Prior to her election to State Senator, Ms. Morrison served as Supervisor of West Deerfield Township for 15 years.

Senator Morrison was born in Beardstown Illinois and graduated from Knox College and is a resident of Lake Forest.

]]> Fri, 1 Sep 2023 19:53:51 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Lake Forest 4 Transparency) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/state-senator-julie-morrison-GicUHBtn State Senator Julie Morrison. Senator Morrison represents the 29th District, which includes part or all of 22 communities from the Great Lakes Naval Training Station on the north, to Wilmette on the south, and west into Buffalo Grove.

Senator Morrison serves as Majority Whip for the Senate Democratic Caucus.  She also chairs the Health and Human Services committee and sits on the Veterans Affairs, Early Childhood Education, and the Environment and Conservation Committees. She is vice chair of the Appropriations Committee for Health and Human Services

Prior to her election to State Senator, Ms. Morrison served as Supervisor of West Deerfield Township for 15 years.

Senator Morrison was born in Beardstown Illinois and graduated from Knox College and is a resident of Lake Forest.

]]> State Senator Julie Morrison Lake Forest 4 Transparency 00:32:34 State Senator Julie Morrison. Senator Morrison represents the 29th District, which includes part or all of 22 communities from the Great Lakes Naval Training Station on the north, to Wilmette on the south, and west into Buffalo Grove. State Senator Julie Morrison. Senator Morrison represents the 29th District, which includes part or all of 22 communities from the Great Lakes Naval Training Station on the north, to Wilmette on the south, and west into Buffalo Grove. false full 8 fb9f374c-5705-400c-807c-3029f80b9ae4 Mike Adams and Kim Pfahl - Former Lake Forest Caucus Presidents Kim Pfahl and Mike Adams are both long time Lake Forest residents and are past presidents of the Lake Forest Caucus. Kim and Mike are not currently members of the Caucus Committee as they have both completed their maximum length of service.

]]> Fri, 1 Sep 2023 19:53:37 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Kim Pfahl, Mike Adams, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/mike-adams-and-kim-pfahl-former-lake-forest-caucus-presidents-_M_77qVY Kim Pfahl and Mike Adams are both long time Lake Forest residents and are past presidents of the Lake Forest Caucus. Kim and Mike are not currently members of the Caucus Committee as they have both completed their maximum length of service.

]]> Mike Adams and Kim Pfahl - Former Lake Forest Caucus Presidents Kim Pfahl, Mike Adams, Tim Finnegan 00:43:40 Kim Pfahl and Mike Adams are both long time Lake Forest residents and are past presidents of the Lake Forest Caucus. Kim Pfahl and Mike Adams are both long time Lake Forest residents and are past presidents of the Lake Forest Caucus. lake forest podcast, lake forest illinois, lake forest false full 7 e7f18ff8-385f-41d2-b088-7eb3a59196c3 Carol Summerfield - Executive Director of the History Center of Lake Forest Lake Bluff Carol became the Executive Director of the History Center of Lake Forest Lake Bluff in 2018. Carol has extensive experience in marketing, advertising, operations, and project management working with both private sector businesses and public institutions. She has served on the Board of several not-for-profit organizations including the Museum of Broadcast Communications, the Public Narrative, and Girls in the Game.

Carol served as a member of the Peace Corps in the Central African Republic and is a graduate of Northwestern University.

]]> Fri, 1 Sep 2023 19:51:09 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Carol Summerfield, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/carol-summerfield-executive-director-of-the-history-center-of-lake-forest-lake-bluff-U7G0UyBB Carol became the Executive Director of the History Center of Lake Forest Lake Bluff in 2018. Carol has extensive experience in marketing, advertising, operations, and project management working with both private sector businesses and public institutions. She has served on the Board of several not-for-profit organizations including the Museum of Broadcast Communications, the Public Narrative, and Girls in the Game.

Carol served as a member of the Peace Corps in the Central African Republic and is a graduate of Northwestern University.

]]> Carol Summerfield - Executive Director of the History Center of Lake Forest Lake Bluff Carol Summerfield, Tim Finnegan 00:30:44 Carol Summerfield discusses the rich history of Lake Forest and the History Center of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff. Carol Summerfield discusses the rich history of Lake Forest and the History Center of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff. lake forest illinois, lake forest podcasts, lake forest false full 6 bf055c6d-f147-42a6-b6fc-1ce46ee4550c Marion Cartwright - Leading Conservationists in Lake Forest Marion moved to Lake Forest in 1996 and raised her family here. She’s been very involved in community organizations that focus on our natural resources. She is the former co-director of the Garden at Elawa Farm where she worked for seven years. She is active in the Lake Forest Open Lands Association, where she has taught educational courses, overseen restoration programs and served on its staff. 

Marion is currently a member of the Open Lands Board of Governors.  Marion is also a site steward for MacArthur Woods, a 560 acre woodland to our west that is owned and operated by Lake County Forest Preserve. She is an expert in conservation and land stewardship, organic vegetable gardening and composting. Marion is a leader of Green Minds Lake Forest Lake Bluff, a community group that works to bring awareness to environmental issues and encourages common sense practices that will help make our communities more sustainable.

Marion grew up on the north shore and attended New Trier High School and is a graduate of Dartmouth College

]]> Fri, 1 Sep 2023 19:50:58 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Marion Cartwright, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/marion-cartwright-leading-conservationists-in-lake-forest-wWoEPiNf Marion moved to Lake Forest in 1996 and raised her family here. She’s been very involved in community organizations that focus on our natural resources. She is the former co-director of the Garden at Elawa Farm where she worked for seven years. She is active in the Lake Forest Open Lands Association, where she has taught educational courses, overseen restoration programs and served on its staff. 

Marion is currently a member of the Open Lands Board of Governors.  Marion is also a site steward for MacArthur Woods, a 560 acre woodland to our west that is owned and operated by Lake County Forest Preserve. She is an expert in conservation and land stewardship, organic vegetable gardening and composting. Marion is a leader of Green Minds Lake Forest Lake Bluff, a community group that works to bring awareness to environmental issues and encourages common sense practices that will help make our communities more sustainable.

Marion grew up on the north shore and attended New Trier High School and is a graduate of Dartmouth College

]]> Marion Cartwright - Leading Conservationists in Lake Forest Marion Cartwright, Tim Finnegan 00:42:47 Marion moved to Lake Forest in 1996 and raised her family here. She’s been very involved in community organizations that focus on our natural resources. She is the former co-director of the Garden at Elawa Farm where she worked for seven years. She is active in the Lake Forest Open Lands Association, where she has taught educational courses, overseen restoration programs and served on its staff. Marion moved to Lake Forest in 1996 and raised her family here. She’s been very involved in community organizations that focus on our natural resources. She is the former co-director of the Garden at Elawa Farm where she worked for seven years. She is active in the Lake Forest Open Lands Association, where she has taught educational courses, overseen restoration programs and served on its staff. lake forest illinois, lake forest, lake forest politics false full 5 75c3784b-f452-4879-8d8b-0b8f2f4676b2 John Powers - Ward 2 Alderman for the City of Lake Forest John has lived in Lake Forest for the 27 years and is currently the Director of National Accounts for Abbott Diabetes. John has been a very active member of our community having served on the Lake Forest Caucus Committee and the Friends of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Foundation Board. He has had various roles at the Church and School of St. Mary and is also a Trustee of Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep in Waukegan. In 2013 John was elected to the District 115 Board of Education and served a four year term. In April of this year, John was elected as a Ward 2 Alderman for the City of Lake Forest.


John received a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Missouri and an MBA from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management.

]]> Fri, 1 Sep 2023 19:50:49 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (John Powers) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/john-powers-ward-2-alderman-for-the-city-of-lake-forest-SILjYyxQ John has lived in Lake Forest for the 27 years and is currently the Director of National Accounts for Abbott Diabetes. John has been a very active member of our community having served on the Lake Forest Caucus Committee and the Friends of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Foundation Board. He has had various roles at the Church and School of St. Mary and is also a Trustee of Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep in Waukegan. In 2013 John was elected to the District 115 Board of Education and served a four year term. In April of this year, John was elected as a Ward 2 Alderman for the City of Lake Forest.


John received a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Missouri and an MBA from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management.

]]> John Powers - Ward 2 Alderman for the City of Lake Forest John Powers 00:48:23 John has lived in Lake Forest for the 27 years and is currently the Director of National Accounts for Abbott Diabetes. John has been a very active member of our community having served on the Lake Forest Caucus Committee and the Friends of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Foundation Board. John has lived in Lake Forest for the 27 years and is currently the Director of National Accounts for Abbott Diabetes. John has been a very active member of our community having served on the Lake Forest Caucus Committee and the Friends of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Foundation Board. lake forest illinois, lake forest, lake forest politics false full 4 cf1f2225-484e-4dba-8275-9e8d6914c34a David Sweet - Resident and Journalist Who has Worked for News Outlets Across the Country David Sweet grew up in Lake Forest and moved back to the city in the early 2000’s. He is a journalist who has worked for news outlets across the country including the Wall Street Journal, MSNBC.com, the Sports Business Journal and The Lake Forester. He currently is a contributor to Classic Chicago magazine and edits the Lake Forest Love blog.

In addition to his newswriting and columns, David is the author of two books: Lamar Hunt - The Gentle Giant Who Revolutionized Professional Sports and 3 Seconds in Munich – The Controversial 1972 Olympic Basketball Final

David received a Bachelor of Arts in writing from Dennison University and a Masters in journalism from the University of Southern California.

]]> Fri, 1 Sep 2023 19:50:41 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (David Sweet, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/david-sweet-resident-and-journalist-who-has-worked-for-news-outlets-across-the-country-b61QF60o David Sweet grew up in Lake Forest and moved back to the city in the early 2000’s. He is a journalist who has worked for news outlets across the country including the Wall Street Journal, MSNBC.com, the Sports Business Journal and The Lake Forester. He currently is a contributor to Classic Chicago magazine and edits the Lake Forest Love blog.

In addition to his newswriting and columns, David is the author of two books: Lamar Hunt - The Gentle Giant Who Revolutionized Professional Sports and 3 Seconds in Munich – The Controversial 1972 Olympic Basketball Final

David received a Bachelor of Arts in writing from Dennison University and a Masters in journalism from the University of Southern California.

]]> David Sweet - Resident and Journalist Who has Worked for News Outlets Across the Country David Sweet, Tim Finnegan 00:33:44 David Sweet grew up in Lake Forest and moved back to the city in the early 2000’s. He is a journalist who has worked for news outlets across the country including the Wall Street Journal, MSNBC.com, the Sports Business Journal and The Lake Forester. He currently is a contributor to Classic Chicago magazine and edits the Lake Forest Love blog. David Sweet grew up in Lake Forest and moved back to the city in the early 2000’s. He is a journalist who has worked for news outlets across the country including the Wall Street Journal, MSNBC.com, the Sports Business Journal and The Lake Forester. He currently is a contributor to Classic Chicago magazine and edits the Lake Forest Love blog. lake forest illinois, lake forest, lake forest politics false full 3 cb61e067-289a-4e8d-8642-b4604388dbee Suzanne Sands, Two Term District 67 School Board President A community leader who is passionate about education and actively supports her local school community. She has been a volunteer leader in Lake Forest for 13 years since establishing the Kinderhaven Parent Board in 2010.  She has taken on leadership roles in the District 67 APT, Spirit of 67 Foundation, Lake Forest Soccer Association Board, and Temple Jeremiah in Northfield. In May, she completed serving her second 4 year term on the Lake Forest District 67 Board of Education, most recently serving as Board President and Education Committee Chair. She represented District 67 on the TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804 (formerly NSSED, Northern Suburban Special Education District) board for 8 years and served as President of the TrueNorth’s Governing Board and Leadership Council for 6 of those years.

Additionally, she has served as the Chair of the Lake Forest High School Foundation for the past 4 years and has been volunteering at Whittier Elementary School in Waukegan for the past 8 years. Suzanne holds a BA in Child Study, from Tufts University and a Masters in Middle Childhood Education from Emory University. She spent the first decade of her adult life teaching at Dolvin Elementary School in Alpharetta, Georgia and then Harper School in Wilmette.

]]> Fri, 1 Sep 2023 19:50:32 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Suzanne Sands, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/suzanne-sands-two-term-district-67-school-board-president-dRo4diCw A community leader who is passionate about education and actively supports her local school community. She has been a volunteer leader in Lake Forest for 13 years since establishing the Kinderhaven Parent Board in 2010.  She has taken on leadership roles in the District 67 APT, Spirit of 67 Foundation, Lake Forest Soccer Association Board, and Temple Jeremiah in Northfield. In May, she completed serving her second 4 year term on the Lake Forest District 67 Board of Education, most recently serving as Board President and Education Committee Chair. She represented District 67 on the TrueNorth Educational Cooperative 804 (formerly NSSED, Northern Suburban Special Education District) board for 8 years and served as President of the TrueNorth’s Governing Board and Leadership Council for 6 of those years.

Additionally, she has served as the Chair of the Lake Forest High School Foundation for the past 4 years and has been volunteering at Whittier Elementary School in Waukegan for the past 8 years. Suzanne holds a BA in Child Study, from Tufts University and a Masters in Middle Childhood Education from Emory University. She spent the first decade of her adult life teaching at Dolvin Elementary School in Alpharetta, Georgia and then Harper School in Wilmette.

]]> Suzanne Sands, Two Term District 67 School Board President Suzanne Sands, Tim Finnegan 00:48:29 Suzanne Sands, Two Term District 67 School Board President and community leader who is passionate about education and actively supports her local school community. She has been a volunteer leader in Lake Forest for 13 years since establishing the Kinderhaven Parent Board in 2010. She has taken on leadership roles in the District 67 APT, Spirit of 67 Foundation, Lake Forest Soccer Association Board, and Temple Jeremiah in Northfield. Suzanne Sands, Two Term District 67 School Board President and community leader who is passionate about education and actively supports her local school community. She has been a volunteer leader in Lake Forest for 13 years since establishing the Kinderhaven Parent Board in 2010. She has taken on leadership roles in the District 67 APT, Spirit of 67 Foundation, Lake Forest Soccer Association Board, and Temple Jeremiah in Northfield. lake forest illinois, lake forest, lake forest politics false full 2 ca5b20b4-ba74-4f51-9cdb-85fbf23c7daa Dr. Michael Ebner - James D. Vail III Professor of History, Emeritus - at Lake Forest College Dr. Michael Ebner is the James D. Vail the third Professor of History – Emeritus - at Lake Forest College. He’s been a professor for over 50 years and joined the faculty at Lake Forest in 1974.

In addition to having written extensively on America’s cities and suburbs, Dr. Ebner is the author of the book, Creating Chicago's North Shore, A Suburban History.

A long time Lake Forest resident, Dr. Ebner was active in the city’s politics in the 80’s and 90’s. He is a former chair of the Lake Forest Caucus and was a member of its Candidate Selection Committee. Dr. Ebner has also served as Chairperson of the City of Lake Forest’s Building Review Board and the Historic Preservation Committee. 

 

 

]]> Fri, 1 Sep 2023 19:50:17 +0000 info@lf4transparency.com (Dr. Michael Ebner, Tim Finnegan) https://lake-forest-on-topic.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-michael-ebner-james-d-vail-iii-professor-of-history-emeritus-at-lake-forest-college-s2XVWWoW Dr. Michael Ebner is the James D. Vail the third Professor of History – Emeritus - at Lake Forest College. He’s been a professor for over 50 years and joined the faculty at Lake Forest in 1974.

In addition to having written extensively on America’s cities and suburbs, Dr. Ebner is the author of the book, Creating Chicago's North Shore, A Suburban History.

A long time Lake Forest resident, Dr. Ebner was active in the city’s politics in the 80’s and 90’s. He is a former chair of the Lake Forest Caucus and was a member of its Candidate Selection Committee. Dr. Ebner has also served as Chairperson of the City of Lake Forest’s Building Review Board and the Historic Preservation Committee. 

 

 

]]> Dr. Michael Ebner - James D. Vail III Professor of History, Emeritus - at Lake Forest College Dr. Michael Ebner, Tim Finnegan 00:28:30 A long time Lake Forest resident, Dr. Ebner was active in the city’s politics in the 80’s and 90’s. He is a former chair of the Lake Forest Caucus and was a member of its Candidate Selection Committee. Dr. Ebner has also served as Chairperson of the City of Lake Forest’s Building Review Board and the Historic Preservation Committee. A long time Lake Forest resident, Dr. Ebner was active in the city’s politics in the 80’s and 90’s. He is a former chair of the Lake Forest Caucus and was a member of its Candidate Selection Committee. Dr. Ebner has also served as Chairperson of the City of Lake Forest’s Building Review Board and the Historic Preservation Committee. dr. michael ebner, lake forest on topic, lake forest illinois, tim finnegan, lake forest false full 1