Carol Summerfield Executive Director of the Lake Forest Lake Bluff History Center stopped by to give Pete the info on her opening night for the Map Stories Exhibit This exhibition provides an exciting and rare opportunity to see 19th and 20th century maps from their extensive collection–from hand-drawn maps of the early village to road maps for that new fangled…
Joe Knesley owns Chiefs Pub with his lovely wife Jenna. Joe stopped by to have a pint with Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons. The last time we had Joe on was in January during Covid restrictions. We caught up with him to see how things are starting to look for Chiefs as we get into a…
David A. F. Sweet came on the show to tell us how he struck out Skoo Walker in Little League, as well as talk about his latest book Three Seconds in Munich: The Controversial 1972 Olympic Basketball Final. David also let us know that he is also writing for a cool blog for the city of…
Lake Forest “Historic Historian” Arthur Miller talks about his recollection of visiting the Beaches of Omaha 20 years after the fact as well as the role the North Shore played in DDAY.
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David Lipinski Commander American Legion Post #264 joined Skoo Walker, Arthur Miller, and Pete Jansons to inform us what the Memorial Day Activities will be 5/31/21 11 am at Market Square. Notes: Commander Lipinski and his group of volunteers put up over 200 flags every holiday The American Legion gifts out scholarships from the money raised…
Todd Nahigian the Manager of CROYA stopped by to chat with Pete Jansons to give an update on what’s going on Quotes: “Anybody that walks in the door is a CROYA kid” “For the youth by the youth” ” Left Bank, Chiefs, and Lake Forest Food and Wine are my go-to places” Notes: 40th Anniversary June 6th History CROYA Murals/Tommy Quinn Todd suggested bringing…
Pete and Skoo clear up mistakes (remember we aren’t Caucus or City Government Experts) from Friday’s show as well as offer up suggestions on how The Executive Caucus Committee can help not have the perception of a friends club or groupthink. Before the Friday show, Pete asked the President of the Caucus Kim Pfahl how…
Get to know Emily Bernahl owner of BERNAHL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Emily is running for District 67 School Board in April. Emily answers questions like: When did you move to Lake Forest? Tell us about your family Your Business BERNAHL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES what does it do? how long has it been around? What made you decide to run…
Commander Craig Lepkowski of the Lake Forest Poice Department came on the show with Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons. The three had a discussion on pet peeves as well as Community Police Programs. Pete/Skoo’s peeves were 1 Biker safety on bike paths 2 Dog owners not cleaning up after themselves 3 Protest Planning for Market Square businesses…