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Our schools are one of the reasons many of us chose Lake Forest. This year, School Board seats for both District 67 and 115 need to be filled -- and we are looking for candidates ready to serve. The School Board establishes the District's purpose, hires and evaluates the superintendent, delegates authority through written policy, and monitors whether the District is delivering on its commitments. This is vital work for our community, requiring financial judgment, strategic th

Who is The Lake Forest Caucus? The Lake Forest Caucus Committee is a group of 43 of your neighbors -- volunteers who live in your Ward, send their kids to your schools, and are invested in the same community you are. Every year, these residents give their time to do something most of us don't have the bandwidth to do ourselves: dig deep into the qualifications of every candidate seeking to lead our city and our schools. They conduct structured interviews, review backgrounds,

Serving as your President and steward of the 91st Caucus has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. As my term comes to a close, I want to express my deepest gratitude for the trust you placed in me and for the collective dedication that has driven our shared mission. I have been inspired by the volunteers, advocates, residents and neighbors who work tirelessly to support the Caucus, serve on its committee, build bridges, foster understanding, and create oppor

The Caucus Committee sincerely thanks all Lake Forest residents who voted today! We had a total of 245 votes cast at the Spring Meeting. The final results are 89% in favor with: 219 Yes to 26 No The newly elected Officer Team looks forward to continuing the Caucus mission in 2026-27: recruiting, vetting, and recommending outstanding volunteers for our city government. These dedicated individuals, along with the entire Caucus Committee, remain committed to serving Lake Forest

The Lake Forest Caucus Spring Meeting is Monday, March 16th. Pursuant to Section 3.02(a)1-2 of the Bylaws, we are proud to present the Lake Forest Caucus Spring Report here which includes the reports of the President and the Treasurer and the biographies of the Lake Forest Caucus Executive Officer Slate who will be voted on at the Spring Meeting. Please remember to vote for the Lake Forest Caucus Officer Slate on Monday, March 16th at the Gorton Center from 2-8 p.m.! Please

Please remember to vote for the Lake Forest Caucus Officer Slate on Monday, March 16th at the Gorton Center from 2-8 p.m.! Please click here to download a calendar invitation to vote at the Spring Meeting! To vote, bring a physical IL driver's license or IL state issued ID that confirms Lake Forest residency. You can learn more about each proposed officer by clicking on their names below: President - Scott Nehls Vice-President - Tom Bohac Treasurer - Greg Pike Secretary

Each Lake Forest household with registered voters should have received a Caucus Connection ballot. Every year 1/3 of the Caucus Committee members term off and are replaced with newly elected members. The Caucus Connection ballot sets forth the candidates for Caucus Committee representatives for each Ward. Please complete the ballot and return it by March 30, 2026. This Caucus Connection ballot is separate from the vote to elect Caucus Committee Officers for the 2026-2027 yea

The Caucus Committee announces its 2026-2027 Officer Slate! You can learn more about each proposed officer by clicking on their names below: President - Scott Nehls Vice-President - Tom Bohac Treasurer - Greg Pike Secretary - Dave Craigmile Fundraising - Bert Carstens Internal Communications - Larry Obermeyer External Communications - Nick Tatro Each of these individuals has the skills and experience to capably serve the Caucus Committee and residents of Lake Forest in their