Reasons to Walk. Reasons to Hope
Lake Bluff neighbors can join the Lake County Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Independence Grove on September 26.
Turning It Up
LFHS senior Jude Weinstein gives young musicians a stage at Porchlight Fest, with proceeds supporting Avondale Mutual Aid.
From Lake Bluff to Curacao
Lake Bluff Yacht Club sailor Rich Chapman wins a berth in the Sunfish World Championship after a successful weekend on Lake Michigan.
Letter from the Editor: The Many, for the Few
Megan introduces Issue 6: grief, hope, family, and the small choices we make for one another.
The Case for Coming Home
Attorney Michael Kopsick on his road from the stage to Scranton—and what it means to practice law in his hometown.
The Many, for the Few
Six children arrived with a need. Lake Bluff answered together—the story of the Children’s Home and the collective weight of individual actions.
Ribfest Marks 25 Years in Lake Bluff
A friendly argument over ribs became a Lake Bluff tradition—and a fundraiser that has generated more than $100,000 for Beef4Hunger.
The Year After
The Browne family on grief, remembrance and the people that still carry them through.
Seeing Ryan
The O’Connor family on joy, exhaustion, progress—and why awareness begins with seeing the boy before the diagnosis.
Rooted Here
From Lake Bluff’s dairy past to today’s farmers market, Kate Cole reflects on the enduring value of small farms and seasonal food.
The Dairy Queen
The story of Grace Garrett Durand and the ambitious dairy operation that became one of Lake Bluff’s most enduring landmarks.
Playing for Purpose
The Lake Bluff Charity Wiffle Ball Classic has grown from five teams into a beloved tradition that turns friendly competition into meaningful community support.
Around the Block: Hawthorne
On Hawthorne Court, childhood spills from one yard into the next and generations of neighbors keep the block’s traditions and sense of belonging alive.
Letter From the Editor: A Few Black Boxes Around Town
The Lake Bluff Chat’s new newspaper boxes make a small local paper feel like something that truly belongs to the village.
Simple Skincare, Busy Mornings
Dr. Nikki Huffman shares a simple three-step skincare routine for teens heading back to school.
Village Almanac: Pasquesi Home & Gardens
A Lake Bluff family business celebrates five decades of growth, service and community roots.
Answering a Special Call
The Lake Bluff Fire Department helps make a wish come true for six-year-old Peter O’Rourke.
The Morning Wave
A grandparents’ simple wave to the school bus becomes a cherished Lake Bluff family tradition.
Tiny Joys: A Gift That Grows
Two Lake Bluff girls turn fresh haircuts into a generous gift for children facing cancer treatment.