Lake Bluff resident Christy Dunnick joins the Lake Bluff Middle School front office, hoping every student feels seen and supported.

Josh Fox and Ron Oesterlein show how volunteering, neighborly trust and the Lake Bluff Criterium strengthen the fabric of the village.

Lake Forest High School sophomores answer incoming Lake Bluff freshmen’s questions about classes, sports, friendships and finding their footing.

Lake Bluff siblings share what they learned about courage, empathy and family while standing beside Bodie and Hattie through childhood cancer.

The story of Isabella Ross, who founded The Lake Bluff Chat in 1909, faced public scrutiny and used her newspaper to defend her integrity.

Nearly 50 years after appearing in print, Mary Gilfeather’s Swiss Shrimp Casserole remains a family recipe and a link between generations.

Lake Bluff’s Anne Marie McNiven became a HYROX Pro Doubles world champion—and showed her children what strength and persistence can do.

Lake Bluff’s 12U baseball team brought grit, home runs and community pride to Cooperstown—and returned with friendships and memories for life.

From Lakeside to favorite family cabins, Lake Bluff families share the summer places, rituals and memories they return to year after year.

Mike Hehman was a devoted father, grandfather, neighbor and friend whose impact reached far beyond his own family.

The Chat’s first original cartoon, drawn by Lake Bluff neighbor Sarah Parnello of Scranton Avenue.

Tom Weber made ordinary days joyful and family traditions unforgettable.

Started by Lake Bluff friends before sixth grade, Camp on the Bluff grew into a beloved summer tradition led by Ryan Rice nearly a decade later.

“Probably because I have red hair.” Seven-year-old Henry Dressler may—or may not—be Lake Bluff’s newest public works commissioner.