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The Lake Forest Podcast

The Lake Forest Podcast

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 Get to know Lake Forest Illinois by listening to conversations with its Residents, Business Owners, and City Government. Pull up a stool and witness where parody meets entertainment. Believe What you will as there are no fact checkers on this show. If you like what we do you can always buy us a beer https://www.patreon.com/LakeForestPodcastPete Jansons Ciencias Sociales
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  • 🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: Jeff Urso & Skoo Walker on 🚧 Speed Humps, 🎓 Prom & 🍝 Falia!

    🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: Jeff Urso & Skoo Walker on 🚧 Speed Humps, 🎓 Prom & 🍝 Falia!
    May 31 2025
    Join Pete Jansons on the 🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast with Jeff Urso (Duffers) and Skoo Walker (Dakota Insurance) for a local roundup packed with community buzz!We cover:🍝 The opening of Falia Italian Restaurant (June 10th)🧺 A new Italian grocery store coming this fall📲 Jeff's take on DoorDash and its impact on small businesses🎓 Prom stories from the past and present — and a post-prom crowd at Duffers😮 LFHS graduation drama at Ravinia (parents kicked out!)🔥 The Boosters’ cookout fire🎂 LFHS's 90-year anniversary celebration🦊 A fox hit on Oakwood Ave sparks safety concerns🚧 The community push for speed humps to protect kids🎉 Should Lake Forest Day move to a weekend instead of a Wednesday?🌊 Plus: Bluffinia, Sunrise Rocks, and the Zack Porter Foundation👇 Key Moments0:00 – Show Intro2:25 – Show Start4:02 – Falia Restaurant Opening (June 10th)4:51 – New Italian Grocery Store Coming This Fall5:52 – Jeff Urso’s Thoughts on DoorDash17:46 – Post-Prom Crowd at Duffers18:20 – Skoo Walker’s Prom Experience19:50 – Jeff Urso’s Prom Memories22:00 – LFHS Graduation at Ravinia (Parents Kicked Out)23:47 – Bluffinia in Lake Bluff26:22 – Lake Forest Day: Weekend vs. Wednesday Debate30:40 – Coach Spagnoli Retiring from Teaching, Staying to Coach36:50 – Boosters’ Cookout Fire Incident40:32 – LFHS 90-Year Anniversary Party43:18 – Fox Incident on Oakwood Ave45:50 – Sunrise Rocks & Zack Porter Foundation47:47 – Push for Speed Humps on Oakwood Ave📺 Subscribe: / @lakeforestpodcast 🌐 Visit: https://www.lakeforestpodcast.com💬 Support the show: / lakeforestpodcast Thanks to our sponsors:📞 Michelle Parnell: 847-528-8721🌱 Iliad Epic Grow: info@iliadgrow.com📊 Larry & Company CPAs: larrycpa.com💉 Aesthetic Lounge Med Spa: 224-768-0828🙏 Thank you to our Patreon supporters: Otto, John C., Helen Herrick, JM, and Paul G.🔖 Hashtags#LakeForestPodcast #LakeForestIL #JeffUrso #SkooWalker #FaliaItalian #Duffers #DakotaInsurance #SpeedHumps #LakeForestDay #Bluffinia #ZackPorterFoundation #DoorDash #LFHS90Years #SunriseRocks #LocalBusiness
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  • 🎓 Congrats to All Grads Especially Carley & Lauren! Council Drama Retail Woes Lake Forest Podcast

    🎓 Congrats to All Grads Especially Carley & Lauren! Council Drama Retail Woes Lake Forest Podcast
    May 24 2025
    🎉 Congratulations to the Class of 2025 — especially Carley Walker (Fordham Business, summa cum laude) and Lauren Weiss (Lake Forest High School)! The Lake Forest Podcast celebrates all the amazing graduates this year.In this episode, Pete Jansons, Skoo Walker, and Joe Weiss dive into:🛑 City Council drama over dissolving boards like Parks & Rec🏗️ The future of Bank Lane redevelopment🏬 Why Market Square retail is fading📡 Cell towers and blocked upgrades🇺🇸 Memorial Day plans in Lake Forest👥 Hosts:Pete Jansons, Joe Weiss, Skoo Walker🗓 Memorial Day Ceremony📍 Market Square, Lake Forest🕚 Monday, 11:00 AM – Join the community in honoring those who served.🎧 Key Moments:00:00 Intro & Sponsors2:45 🚰 Pump Switch Clip – • Lake Forest Illinois and Lake Bluff I... 3:24 🎓 Congrats to Carly Walker – Graduated summa cum laude from Fordham University7:40 ⚖️ Legal Committee discussion18:00 🏗️ Bank Lane Project – https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/0...24:01 🎉 Congrats to Lauren Weiss – Graduated from LFHS – https://theforestscout.com/?s=weiss26:20 🎨 Deer Path Art League – https://deerpathartleague.org/26:50 🧾 George Pandaleon Clip – • George Pandaleon on Lake Forest's New... 33:15 😤 “Screaming Meanies” blocking development35:25 📶 Cell Tower Alternatives – What Skoo saw driving to NY37:05 📺 Cell Tower Show Clip – • The 4th Ward Deserves Reliable Cell S... 38:21 🚫 Lake Forest Caucus Leader blocks better cell service – Clip reference38:50 🇺🇸 Memorial Day in Lake Forest – https://business.lflbchamber.com/even...41:34 🪖 American Legion spent $300K on Memorial Park – Why isn't event held there?📧 Have feedback or show ideas? Email: pete@lakeforestpodcast.com🔗 Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/lakeforestpodcast🔖 Hashtags:#LakeForestPodcast #CongratsCarly #CongratsLauren #Graduation2025 #FordhamGrad #LFHSGrad #PeteJansons #JoeWeiss #SkooWalker #LakeForestIL #CityCouncil #BankLane #RetailWoes #MemorialDay2025 #CellTowers
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  • George Pandaleon on Lake Forest's New Community Fund & Local Issues | Lake Forest Podcast

    George Pandaleon on Lake Forest's New Community Fund & Local Issues | Lake Forest Podcast
    May 17 2025
    🎙️ Join former Mayor George Pandaleon (2019–2023) on The Lake Forest Podcast as he reveals the launch of the Community Fund of Lake Forest, a permanent endowment built to provide long-term, consistent support to local nonprofits serving real needs in our community.🎧 Hosted by Pete Jansons, Joe Weiss, and Jeff Urso✅ Learn how the Community Fund, managed in partnership with the Lake County Community Foundation, streamlines charitable giving and guarantees support to vetted nonprofits in Lake Forest✅ Hear how the fund empowers groups like Paws for Patrick, Mothers Trust, Beef for Hunger, and Fill a Heart for Kids✅ George Pandaleon explains how donors—from $5 to $50,000+—can contribute, including estate planning and legacy giving✅ Explore the need for reliable nonprofit funding beyond gala-to-gala fundraising and how the fund supports social services and mental health✅ Understand the fund’s origin, governance, low-cost management model, and vision for future grants✅ Dive into local topics like the new police station project, the 1% grocery tax debate, and how Lake Forest Day could evolve to serve more charities✅ Hear community insight from Duffers’ Jeff Urso on running local business, charity rib cook-offs, and student engagement✅ Plus: updates on downtown Lake Forest vibrancy, art gallery vs. hospitality trends, the Elawa Farm Café, and Lake Forest College sports✅ Key Moments:✅ 0:00 Guest Former Mayor of Lake Forest George Pandaleon✅ 3:35 Introduction✅ 6:35 Objective of https://lakecountycf.org/community-fu...✅ 11:58 How can people get access to these funds?✅ 12:20 Mental Health Aspect – Paws for Patrick https://www.pawsforpatrick.org/✅ 12:42 Mothers Trust https://motherstrustfoundation.org/✅ 12:47 Beef for Hunger https://www.beef4hunger.org/✅ 15:29 "50 for 50" Donation Option✅ 17:13 Former Residents in Florida Needing Charity Insight✅ 19:53 CROYA was created in the 1980s to combat teen suicide✅ 23:55 Should Lake Forest Day support more charities than just the American Legion?✅ 28:14 Learn how to donate https://lakecountycf.org/community-fu...✅ 30:12 Grocery Tax 1% Discussion✅ 31:38 Should the budget surplus eliminate the 1% tax?✅ 34:49 New Police Station Clip • 🎙️ Inside Lake Forest: Unveiling Our ... ✅ 37:03 Developer Approached George Late in His Term✅ 38:26 No Space for Police Social Worker✅ 41:30 Are We Filling Up Downtown Storefronts?✅ 42:40 TIF Incentive Issues?✅ 44:15 Current Lake Forest Vibe✅ 46:10 Post Office Property Insights✅ 49:35 Artificial Turf Revenue: Where’s the Money?✅ 51:35 Final Thoughts from George✅ 52:10 Dogs at the Beach✅ 54:03 Elawa Café✅ 55:00 Graduation Buzz✅ 56:00 Lake Forest College Football & Hockey✅ 57:45 Duffers Update✅ 58:55 Firefighters as Rib Smokers📌 Want to help or donate? Visit:https://lakecountycf.org/community-fu...👍 Subscribe for more Lake Forest insights and real conversations with your local leaders!#LakeForestIllinois,#CharitySupport,#MentalHealthAwareness,#PawsForPatrick,#MothersTrust,#BeefForHunger,#CROYA,#DuffersLakeForest,#LakeForestCollegeSports,#LocalNewsUpdate
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