Lake Forest, IL is an affluent city located in the northern suburbs of Chicago. It is known for its lush landscapes, historic homes, and quality of life. The city has a range of activities for everyone to enjoy. Whether it’s exploring the idyllic downtown area or taking a walk among the rolling hills, Lake Forest is an ideal place to live or visit. Reviews of this city are overwhelmingly positive with people praising the wide array of amenities and attractions it offers. Its excellent public school system, recreational opportunities, and low crime rate make it a great place to raise a family while its proximity to Chicago gives residents access to all the city has to offer. Residents are also fond of the many parks and open spaces throughout the city that provide beautiful backdrop for outdoor activities like picnicking or biking. With so much to do, Lake Forest is an ideal place to explore and experience all that Illinois has to offer.
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Nice place to raise a family - 6/24/2018
We relocated cross county to Lake Forest about a year ago due to a job change. We looked at nearby communities, within proximity of the work commute (the office is in Lake Forest as well as sometimes needing to take the train into Chicago.) We were impressed with the North Shore area overall, with so many great restaurants, lots of things to do, good shopping, etc. We have been very happy with the move.
For such a beautiful town, with the amazing beach/boating, quaint downtown, great schools, parks and trails, and good infrastructure (fire, police, library, rec center, roads/sidewalks, etc.) we were surprised that the Lake Forest tax mill rate was lower than the other nearby communities. For a similarly priced home, the taxes were $7-10K less per year on the home we bought in Lake Forest, compared to homes we considered in Lincolnshire, Long Grove and Kildeer. Plus Lake Forest had a shorter train ride into the Chicago, including express routes at peak times.
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One of the most snotty, rude places I ever stayed - 8/23/2015
Be prepared for a so called upscale town with entitled, overpaid, snooty people from teenagers who sneer at you to adults who look you up and down, who make demands on a daily basis, from the grocery store to the coffee shops to the stores. It is unreal to experience the rudeness and holier than though attitudes. It pervades this town and it's population and I plan to never return.
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climate - 7/27/2010
Long cold winters, short cold springs, hot humid summers, nice
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Chicago - 2/17/2009
The North shore of Chicago runs for 35 miles up the Lake Michigan coast and boasts easy access to Metro Chicago due to frequent train service and numerous amenities: Chicago Botanic Garden, Ravina (outdoor music venue), wonderful lakeside activities supplemented by all the Arts/Culture/Sports and dinning activities Metro Chicago has to offer in an under 1 hour commute. Transportation hub city with easy non-stop flight access to many destinations
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