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  • Oakwood Speeders, Dog Park Drama & Seniors’ TV Fight!

    Oakwood Speeders, Dog Park Drama & Seniors’ TV Fight!
    Jun 7 2025
    Join Pete Jansons on the 🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast with co-hosts Jeff Urso and Joe Weiss as they unpack some of the hottest local topics heating up Lake Forest!🚨 Speeding on Oakwood Ave: Residents are fed up, radar guns are deployed, and the city is under pressure. Are scooters part of the problem—or the solution?🛴 Electric Scooter Safety: With teens zooming through town, is Lake Forest ready to regulate scooters before someone gets seriously hurt?📺 Comcast PEG Channel Debate: The City Council is considering cutting the senior-accessible Comcast channel. Should tech-savvy assumptions drive policy—or do our seniors deserve better?Key Moments:0:002:40 – Pete and Skoo monitoring radar speed on Oakwood17:34 – Radar signs: good or bad?19:57 – Dog park incident26:27 – Do you want Pete on your street?26:50 – What's the solution?33:13 – City Council Meeting Channel 17 issue1:00:14 – Suggestions for Channel 17 issue1:07:50 – Joe's tax bill rant1:12:03 – Matt Montgomery show clip: Referendum1:18:07 – Meet the Fleet1:20:05 – Shout-out to Public Works and Recycling crew1:24:35 – Save money with ComEd's Hourly Pricing program https://hourlypricing.comed.com/1:27:44 – Shout-out to Jeff Urso's FB Group: LF/LB Takeout, Dine-In & Music / 2813478842064449 1:28:17 – Jeff Urso update on new restaurant opening next to DuffersExpect real talk, sharp takes, and a few rants as the guys break down what's working, what’s not, and who’s really looking out for Lake Forest residents.#LakeForestPodcast #LakeForestIL #LakeBluffIL #OakwoodAve #Speeding #DogParkIncident #Channel17 #ComcastPEG #SeniorCitizens #RadarGun #CityCouncil #ElectricScooters #PropertyTaxes #PublicWorks #ComEd #FiaTokco #LocalDining #CommunityNews #LocalPolitics #PublicSafety
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    1 h y 36 m
  • 🎙️ 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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    1 h y 3 m
  • Ara Goshgarian Reflects on 6 Years as Alderman | The Lake Forest Podcast

    Ara Goshgarian Reflects on 6 Years as Alderman | The Lake Forest Podcast
    May 10 2025
    Former Alderman of the 3rd Ward, Ara Goshgarian, joins The Lake Forest Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation reflecting on his six impactful years serving the City of Lake Forest. Hosted by Pete Jansons, Joe Weiss, and Skoo Walker, this farewell episode covers key moments from Ara’s time on City Council, leadership through challenging issues, and the lasting value he places on transparency, civic service, and community engagement.✅ Topics Discussed in This Episode:➡️ Ara’s 6-year journey as Alderman for Ward 3➡️ Transparency, city governance, and how the caucus really works➡️ The new police station: why it was needed➡️ Parks and Rec board controversy explained➡️ Volunteerism and public engagement in Lake Forest➡️ Ara’s personal path: From LFHS football to orthodontist to public servant➡️ How local politics really works in Lake Forest➡️ Shoutouts to former colleagues, staff, and political opponents✅ Key Moments:0:006:15 Dr. Ara Goshgarian joins the show – Ara C. Goshgarian, D.D.S.8:32 Ara Goshgarian City Council Send-Off41:45 Alderman Nick Bothfeld will be taking over as 3rd Ward Alderman42:42 Ara's contested election against Joann Desmond44:40 Ara's football career46:05 “Wishbone Ara” of Lake Forest High School Football46:45 Shoutout to Ara's coach George Barry https://uwwsports.com/honors/athletic...50:28 How did Ara get involved with volunteering?51:40 Ara's first interactions with the Caucus53:29 Pete’s resignation from Caucus clip54:55 Mayoral contested election55:55 Regina Etherton new Caucus president clip • 🚨 Inside the Lake Forest Illinois Cau... https://www.lakeforestcaucus.com/cauc...56:50 Where has the podcast got it wrong57:40 Police station clip • Why Lake Forest Needs a New Police St... 1:02:00 Communication regarding eliminating the Law and Parks and Rec boards1:09:35 Fill out Volunteer Profile Sheet (VPS) – first step to volunteer for Caucus https://volunteer.lakeforestcaucus.com/1:16:00 Communication issues that keep popping up regarding city matters1:20:26 Cell tower issue clip • The 4th Ward Deserves Reliable Cell S... 1:27:15 What should we be worried about that isn’t in the public eye? Pensions?1:31:00 What’s going on with the 1% grocery tax1:33:40 Why don’t we use the $3.5 million surplus to pay for the grocery tax1:36:40 Kum Ba Ya serenade✅ Support the show: / lakeforestpodcast 📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more local stories and community conversations from Lake Forest.#LakeForestPodcast #PeteJansons #JoeWeiss #SkooWalker #AraGoshgarian #LakeForestIL #CityCouncil #LocalPolitics #AldermanFarewell #LakeCountyPolitics #CivicEngagement #LakeForestCommunity
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    1 h y 40 m
  • Lake Forest Rec Board Dissolved?! Why the City Shut It Down | Lake Forest Podcast

    Lake Forest Rec Board Dissolved?! Why the City Shut It Down | Lake Forest Podcast
    May 3 2025
    On this episode of The Lake Forest Podcast, hosts Pete Jansons, Joe Weiss, Skoo Walker, and guest Jeff Erso dive into the city’s decision to dissolve the Parks and Recreation Board, why it happened, and what it means for residents.✅ Why the Parks & Rec Board was dissolved✅ Friends of Lake Forest Parks: Helping or overstepping?✅ Who should control events like Lake Forest Day?✅ Is it time for a separate Park District?✅ Lake Forest vs Lake Bluff youth sports✅ Why local businesses are hurting downtown✅ How to fix the beach concessions✅ Sunday BBQs at Duffers featuring Liam Sheridan✅ Golf simulator upgrades at DuffersSupport The Lake Forest Podcast:👉 / lakeforestpodcast ⏱️ Key Moments0:00 – Intro4:10 – Thoughts on Lake Forest Parks and Rec Board and Legal Board going awayClip from: • LF City Council | 04.21.2025 18:32 – People on Friends of Parks and Rec and Parks and Rec Board merge efforts?28:30 – How does Skoo think the Parks and Recs Board should be set up if needed?31:29 – Rick Amos Clip: • Rick Amos from Friends of Lake Forest... 31:35 – Was there a problem losing money on concerts with Friends of Parks and Rec?34:50 – Lake Forest Day41:39 – Where is the revenue promised from the artificial turf tournaments?42:15 – Lake Forest Beach44:40 – Dogs on the beach49:00 – How does CROYA come into play?50:57 – Travel baseball issues53:25 – Jeff Urso’s thoughts on combining Lake Bluff and Lake Forest56:50 – What killed Lake Forest Baseball? House vs. travel teams59:50 – Parent-run leagues1:02:25 – Lake Forest House Walkthrough Shoutout: https://www.lakeforestshowhouse.com/PEMBROKE LODGE – Step into history and elegance at the 2025 Infant Welfare Society Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens—a breathtaking 1895 estate featuring 30 rooms, English walled gardens, and timeless architecture by Henry Ives Cobb.1:04:30 – Lake Bluff Lawnmower Parade: / 474650582671498 1:06:40 – Deerpath Road completely shut down phase: https://www.cityoflakeforest.com/news...1:07:40 – Oakwood Ave update1:08:45 – Shoutout to Singer Forest1:09:11 – Should Joann Rolek and the Chamber of Commerce be doing more to help businesses in Lake Forest during the Deerpath construction?1:11:05 – People aren’t even trying to come to downtown Lake Forest due to the road construction1:12:20 – Should city government workers eat lunch locally instead of going to Vernon Hills or Highwood?1:13:20 – When is Jeff Urso getting business from Lake Forest Beach?1:15:00 – Why is Kemper managing the beach concessions?1:21:50 – 150th Lake Forest Celebration, Taste of Lake Forest, Farmers Market1:24:29 – Smokeout Sundays at Duffers (Liam Sheridan shoutout, singing machine)1:27:00 – Duffers Tour#LakeForestPodcast #PeteJansons #JoeWeiss #SkooWalker #JeffErso #LakeForestIL #ParksAndRec #FriendsOfParks #LakeForestDay #DuffersLakeForest #LakeForestBeach #LiamSheridan #GolfSimulators #LakeBluff #LocalBizSupport
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    1 h y 31 m
  • Why Lake Forest Needs a New Police Station | Jed Morris on Lake Forest Podcast

    Why Lake Forest Needs a New Police Station | Jed Morris on Lake Forest Podcast
    Apr 25 2025
    Former Alderman Jed Morris joins Pete Jansons, Joe Weiss, and Jeff Urso to cut through the noise and lay out the real story behind Lake Forest's new police station. Why did the city move fast? Why Field Drive? Was this a smart investment — or a political vanity project? Jed pulls no punches as he breaks down why the old Deerpath facility is falling apart, why expanding it wasn’t an option, and how Lake Forest scored a once-in-a-generation real estate deal.We also dive into the real numbers:🔥 How much your taxes will (and won’t) go up🔥 Why response times won't suffer🔥 What the new station means for recruiting top-tier officers🔥 And why the Field Drive building could actually make the city money long-termPlus — Jeff Urso drops big news about Smoke-Out Sundays at Duffers Pub, we go OFF about the grocery tax madness, and we debate whether Lake Forest should just take over Lake Bluff once and for all.0:00 Former Alderman 1st Ward Jed Morris is our Guest3:25 Jed's Role with the New Proposed Police Station5:07 Police Show Clip • Jeff Urso Talks Shields Township Wins... 5:27 New Lake Forest Police Building Discussion7:40 Jed's Take on the Police Station10:05 Why Can't They Expand the Current Building?11:40 Some People Complaining That Mayor Randy Tack Did the Police Deal Without Transparency13:28 Is the Current Location Better Than the New Location for Response Time?15:35 Jeff Urso's Take18:50 Is the New Building Location Too Big?20:26 How Much Will It Cost to Retrofit?21:10 What Are People Complaining About?22:45 We Don't Need a Big Police Station — There Isn't Crime Here28:24 Will This Raise My Taxes?30:30 Is This a Randy Tack Legacy Project?33:10 New Grocery Tax??38:00 Shoutout to Former Finance Director Elizabeth Holleb39:30 New Parks Director Talking About Turf Tournament Revenue45:35 Jeff Asks: What If Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Combine?53:00 Water Projects Finished55:00 Anybody See Skateboard Jesus in Town Lately?56:00 Is the Fresh Market Beggar Still Out There?59:30 What's the Latest at Duffers and Smokeout Sundays?It’s everything you need to know about what's really happening in your backyard — straight from the people who live here, love it, and aren't afraid to call it like they see it.#LakeForestPodcast #PeteJansons #JoeWeiss #JeffUrso #JedMorris #LakeForestIL #LakeForestPolice #DuffersPub #SupportLocal #LakeForestCommunitySupport The Lake Forest Podcast:Patreon 👉 / lakeforestpodcast Smash that Like button, Subscribe, and Share the show!#LakeForestPodcast #PeteJansons #JoeWeiss #JedMorris #LakeForestIL #RandyTack #LakeForestPolice #JeffUrso
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    1 h y 5 m
  • Jeff Urso Talks Shields Township Wins, Duffers News, and Lake Forest Poop Bag Drama!

    Jeff Urso Talks Shields Township Wins, Duffers News, and Lake Forest Poop Bag Drama!
    Apr 19 2025

    Jeff Urso from Duffers and Donnati’s Pizza joins Pete Jansons, Joe Weiss, and Skoo Walker on The Lake Forest Podcast to break down all the big local news! We talk election victories, Oakwood Avenue madness, fake poop grabbers, beach sticker drama, new restaurants, prom season, and Duffers' big Sunday plans.Here’s what we cover:💩 Poop Bag Cops Show clip🍕 Jeff Urso joins from Duffers🗳️ Kamila Urso wins Shields Township Supervisor🏆 Michelle Parnell wins Shields Township Board Seat🍻 Jeff Urso election night recap🚧 Oakwood Avenue one-way debate😬 Poop bags still being left around town🤣 What the hell is a fake poop grabber?🚗 Beach sticker updates🙅‍♂️ Don't yell at the beach kids🍺 Yeungling beer update🍽️ New restaurant opening next to Duffers🎓 Graduation season in Lake Forest💍 Jeff Urso renewed vows at Lake Forest High School💃 LFHS Prom Red Carpet excitement🎶 What’s happening Sundays at Duffers?📢 Support our show 👉 / lakeforestpodcast Key Moments:0:002:40 Poop Bag Cops Show clip • Are Lake Forest Cops Avoiding Law Enf... 3:26 Duffers and Donnati's Pizza Owner Jeff Urso joins the show6:51 Congrats to Kamila Urso the New Shields Township Supervisor / 1bocgvki6h 9:03 Congrats to Michelle Parnell for winning a Shields Township board seat14:47 Jeff Urso's recap what happened with the Shields Township elections22:23 Are there any changes on Oakwood Ave with drivers speed from last week’s show?22:52 Should Oakwood Ave in Lake Forest be a one way street?29:16 Poo bags still being left in Lake Forest31:45 What the hell is a fake poop grabber37:19 Beach Stickers for Cars Lake Forest39:00 Don't be yelling at the kids working the beach41:05 Yeungling beer update45:51 What is new restaurant opening next to Duffers it changed from Tocco?53:53 Jeff put new booths into Duffers57:48 It’s Graduation Season58:53 Jeff Urso renewed vows on Lake Forest High School Lawn59:37 Lake Forest High School Prom Red carpet1:00:35 What’s going on Sundays at Duffers?How this content was made
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    1 h y 11 m
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