Shows
H.O.G. POD: Chicagoland Hyper Local Music Scene🎶 Jeff Kleinschmidt, Talent Buyer at The Vixen McHenry, Breaks Down Chicagolands Local Music Scene 🎤Join Mike Orfanos, Mike Dermont, and Pete Jansons as they interview Jeff Kleinschmidt, Talent Buyer at The Vixen in McHenry, Illinois! 🎸 Discover the insider scoop on Chicago's hyper-local music scene and how Jeff books incredible acts for this legendary venue.
From The Vixen's evolution from a movie theater to a premier concert destination to landing artists like Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple) and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Jeff breaks down the strategies behind talent booking and reveals the importance of sound production with experts like Dave Treadwell.
Plus, hear about the Kerry Devine Invitational Bash, all-ages events, and how local music venues sta...2025-01-071h 01
Local NewsLake Forest Illinois Central Business Districthttps://youtu.be/jUqjq3E0Mmo
Joe Weiss, Rick Lesser and Pete Jansons discuss the news and events going on in Lake Forest Illinois
Key Moments:
0:00
1:44 Pre Show
3:58 Titanic Submarine
5:38 CBD and Illiad Epic Grow Rich Ruzich
6:00 Scooters
7:30 Lake Bluff should annex Knollwood
9:10 Future of Knollwood and Green Oaks
11:15 Taxpayers paying for unincorporated first responders
16:12 Scooters going 60 mph in Lake Forest Illinois
18:00 Sweets Deerpath parking spot
19:49 CBD Video
19:53 Lake Forest Transparency
20:22 Emory Moorehead
20:49 Anti Business Group
21:36 Mr Lopat Show
36:25 Ironic that the Liberal Transparency Group doesn't want Lake Forest to turn into Highland Park Illinois
40:00 The People Shouted at the...2023-07-0300 min
Local NewsLake Forest Illinois Podcast Week In Review: Sponsored By Melatoninhttps://youtu.be/gGaaQ8_By54
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#lakeforestpodcast #lakeforestillinois #lakeforest
Joe Weiss and Pete Jansons discuss the latest news and happenings in Lake Forest Illinois on The Lake Forest Podcast
Key Moments:
1:44 Show Start Holly Kim Recap
4:50 Transparency
8:37 Shopping Cart Corrals now installed in Lake Forest Illinois Jewel
11:10 Why do Lake Forest Illinois Jewel shoppers park on Western avenue
14:40 Why are their haters on the Lake Forest Illinois Jewel?
18:49 Lake Forest Illinois Mayor Randy Tack appoints Joe Waldeck Alderman Ward 1 Lake Forest Illinois
24:30 What Would Prue Beidler Do?
25:30 Joes Favorite Golf Courses on North Shore Chicago
26:30 Joes top Golf Course North Shore C...2023-07-0300 min
Local NewsWaffle House vs Cracker Barrel? Rob Carmichael Thank You! Jason Wicha Lack of Communicationshttps://youtu.be/AQVO2QWWPmQ
#lakeforestpodcast #lakeforestillinois  @EnjoyLakeForest Joe Weiss and Pete Jansons have a discussion on the latest things going on in Lake Forest Illinois Key Moments: 0:00 1:44 Show Start 1:58 Jason Wicha and Cartoon 3:30 Philippe Meline and Parents Care Apology 6:25 People shouldn’t be cancelled because of their opinions 10:30 Rob Carmichael Wildlife Discovery Center 11:26 Lake Forest Podcast Wants the City of Lake Forest Illinois Sanitation Workers to come on the show! 13:16 Give Rob Carmichael the Wildlife Discovery Street Sign 17:23 Open Lands Donation 22:10 Rich Ruzich Iliad Epic Grow 24:40 Lake Forest Illinois Bicyclists 28:06 DDay Bluffs of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Pointe du H...2023-07-0300 min
Local NewsBREAKING NEWS: Lake Forest Alderman Terry Mieling, 1st Ward, resigned Wednesdayhttps://youtu.be/efVYTNqKh2g
#lakeforestpodcast #lakeforestillinois Terry Mieling recently elected as Ward 1 Alderman in Lake Forest Illinois resigned wednesday Pete Jansons, Wiss and Rick Lesser discuss on The Lake Forest podcast Dan Dorfman broke the story here https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/lake-county-news-sun/ct-lns-lake-forest-councilman-resigns-st-0608-20230607-eha6dhfvjba3zavpdthboetlny-story.html2023-07-0300 min
Local People Doing Good25 Years of Wild Adventures: Rob Carmichael’s Incredible Journey In Lake Forest Illinois! Thank You!https://youtu.be/tJmFS1os3t4
#wildlifediscoverycenter #lakeforestillinois #lakeforestpodcast
The City of Lake Forest Thanks Rob Carmichael for 25 years of running the Wildlife Discovery Center in Lake Forest Illinois. Too bad it had to shut down so quickly without a chance to keep it open
 2023-07-0300 min
Local EventsGet Ready to Be Blown Away: Rick Amos Discusses Music and 4th of July Fireworks! Friends of Parks and Rechttps://youtu.be/S205gmOhHJI
#lakeforestpodcast #lakeforestillinois #4thofjuly #music
Friends of Parks and Recreation Board Member Rick Amos joins Joe Weiss, Rick Lesser and Pete Jansons on the Lake Forest Podcast to inform us all on the 4 events they sponsor each year starting with the 4th of July Fireworks
Please Donate: https://lfparksandrec.com/friends-foundation-support
Key Moments:
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1:51 Rick Amos
2:23 What is Lake Forest Illinois Friends of Parks and Recreation?
3:34 4 Events Hosted Each Year
3:39 Fred Jackson Golf Outing
3:51 4th of July
4:22 Where does the donations go?
7:38 Deerpath Park Fireworks changes?
8:27 Wynona Judd
10:47 Lake Bluff parade and Lake Forest Illinois Fireworks
12:34 2022 Refunds
15:25...2023-07-0300 min
Local News***Breaking News Lake Forest Illinois Schools Data Breach*** Parents Care Lake Forest Lake Bluffhttps://youtu.be/xo-H9qF6KAA
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#lakeforestpodcast #lakeforestillinois #lakeforestschools
Jeff Brincat and Frank McCormick from Lake Forest Illinois and Lake Bluff Illinois Parents Care come on the Lake Forest Illinois Podcast Schools Edition to break the news of the Data Breach that occurred in District 67 Lake Forest Lake Bluff Illinois Led by Superintendent Matt Montgomery, Communications Leader Melissa Oakley and School Board President Anne Geraghty Helms.
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1:48 Show Start
4:17 School Vouchers? For/Against?
8:27 Montgomery Selling Referendum
12:18 School Budgets have Increased over 24% in last 4 years
16:30 Negative Consequences
17:10 what happened with the Emails and the 504 Plan?
21:20 melissa Oakley Responsible for this data breach?
21:48 P...2023-07-0300 min
Local People Doing GoodInterview with American Idol Contestant Brendan Walter Coughlin Jrhttps://youtu.be/8tgPy218H7M
#lakeforestpodcast #lakeforestillinois #lakeforestcollege #americanidol2023 Recent  @lakeforestcollege Graduate Brendan Walter Coughlin Jr joins Pete Jansons on the Lake Forest Podcast to talk about his very productive time while going to school in Lake Forest Illinois. Brendan was a member of the Lake Forest College Hokey Team, a recent  @AmericanIdol contestant and mixologist at The Lantern of Lake Forest. https://www.tiktok.com/@brendanwaltermusic2023-07-0300 min
Local People Doing GoodRenew Communities Matthew Homes Chat with North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham Jr and Dr David Weilhttps://youtu.be/C81CZ0IKkBs
#northchicago #lakeforestpodcast
North Chicago Mayor Leon Rockingham Jr and Dr David Weil join Joe Weiss, Rick Lesser and Pete Jansons on the Lake Forest Podcast to discuss Renew Communities Matthew Homes Christ Church efforts to improve people lives by building houses for those in need for our Neighbors to the North in North Chicago
@ReNewCommunities_IL
https://www.renewcommunitiesnchi.org/matthewshomes
@ChristChurchIllinois
Key Moments:
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2:07 Show Start
2:53 Joe Weiss Decision to join Christ Church
3:37 Background on Renewed Communities and Matthew Homes
4:45 Dave Reis Intro
5:58 Matthew Homes Intro
7:32 North Chicago mayor Rockingham telling how Matthew Homes...2023-07-0300 min
Local NewsPete Admits he was wrong, Chris Collins, Cell Towers and Summer Camps in Lake Forest Illinoishttps://youtu.be/XLQam7y3AZM
#lakeforestpodcast #lakeforestillinois
Joe Weiss, Rick Lesser, and Pete Jansons discuss hyperlocal Lake Forest Illinois Issues on The Lake Forest Podcast
Key Moments:
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1:45 Show Start
3:24 Pete Admits he was wrong to Shelia Henretta
7:04 Listener Brian Informs of rain field cancelations
7:39 Listener Barb Referendum Tax questions
12:26 Jewel Shopping Cart Corral Update
13:30 Ward 4 Cell Reception
14:05 Knollwood
15:00 Police need a new place
16:50 Chief Waldorf
17:05 Exhibit B and Matt Montgomery subjective objectives
17:45 Lake Forest 101
18:47 Jason Wicha
22:00 beach Opening Memorial Day
22:49 Summer Camps at Lake Forest Parks and Rec
23:20 Lake Forest Area business are invited to come on the show2023-07-0300 minLocal EventsPete Admits he was wrong, Chris Collins, Cell Towers and Summer Camps in Lake Forest Illinoishttps://youtu.be/XLQam7y3AZM
#lakeforestpodcast #lakeforestillinois
Joe Weiss, Rick Lesser, and Pete Jansons discuss hyperlocal Lake Forest Illinois Issues on The Lake Forest Podcast
Key Moments:
0:00
1:45 Show Start
3:24 Pete Admits he was wrong to Shelia Henretta
7:04 Listener Brian Informs of rain field cancelations
7:39 Listener Barb Referendum Tax questions
12:26 Jewel Shopping Cart Corral Update
13:30 Ward 4 Cell Reception
14:05 Knollwood
15:00 Police need a new place
16:50 Chief Waldorf
17:05 Exhibit B and Matt Montgomery subjective objectives
17:45 Lake Forest 101
18:47 Jason Wicha
22:00 beach Opening Memorial Day
22:49 Summer Camps at Lake Forest Parks and Rec
23:20 Lake Forest Area business are invited to come on the show2023-07-0300 min
Local NewsDr Randy Tack Sworn in as Mayor of Lake Forest Illinois and Dr Matt Montgomery gives himself a raisehttps://youtu.be/xd1HYX9V9XA
#lakeforestpodcast #lakeforestillinois Joe Weiss, Rick Lesser and Pete Jansons discuss hyperlocal topics on The Lake Forest Podcast Key Moments: 0:00 Pre Show 1:10 Show Start 1:40 Happy Birthday Rick Lesser 2:57 Dan Dorfman Covering Everything from Morton Grove to Lake Forest Illinois Its hard to be local 3:57 Hometown Coffee in Lake Forest Illinois 6:20 Sophia's Outing after Randy Tack Swearing In 9:14 Elizabeth Holeb Finance Leader Lake Forest Illinois 9:26 Cathy Czerniak 10:37 Jewel Shopping Cart Corral Update 13:00 Panhandlers Free Speech 14:51 Hello to Cathy loyal listener clueing us in on Robert Hunter Panhandler 20:00 Superintendent Schools District 67 and 115 Matt Montgomery gets raise...2023-07-0300 minLocal People Doing GoodDr Randy Tack Sworn in as Mayor of Lake Forest Illinois and Dr Matt Montgomery gives himself a raisehttps://youtu.be/xd1HYX9V9XA
#lakeforestpodcast #lakeforestillinois Joe Weiss, Rick Lesser and Pete Jansons discuss hyperlocal topics on The Lake Forest Podcast Key Moments: 0:00 Pre Show 1:10 Show Start 1:40 Happy Birthday Rick Lesser 2:57 Dan Dorfman Covering Everything from Morton Grove to Lake Forest Illinois Its hard to be local 3:57 Hometown Coffee in Lake Forest Illinois 6:20 Sophia's Outing after Randy Tack Swearing In 9:14 Elizabeth Holeb Finance Leader Lake Forest Illinois 9:26 Cathy Czerniak 10:37 Jewel Shopping Cart Corral Update 13:00 Panhandlers Free Speech 14:51 Hello to Cathy loyal listener clueing us in on Robert Hunter Panhandler 20:00 Superintendent Schools District 67 and 115 Matt Montgomery gets raise...2023-07-0300 minPoliticsDr Randy Tack Sworn in as Mayor of Lake Forest Illinois and Dr Matt Montgomery gives himself a raisehttps://youtu.be/xd1HYX9V9XA
#lakeforestpodcast #lakeforestillinois Joe Weiss, Rick Lesser and Pete Jansons discuss hyperlocal topics on The Lake Forest Podcast Key Moments: 0:00 Pre Show 1:10 Show Start 1:40 Happy Birthday Rick Lesser 2:57 Dan Dorfman Covering Everything from Morton Grove to Lake Forest Illinois Its hard to be local 3:57 Hometown Coffee in Lake Forest Illinois 6:20 Sophia's Outing after Randy Tack Swearing In 9:14 Elizabeth Holeb Finance Leader Lake Forest Illinois 9:26 Cathy Czerniak 10:37 Jewel Shopping Cart Corral Update 13:00 Panhandlers Free Speech 14:51 Hello to Cathy loyal listener clueing us in on Robert Hunter Panhandler 20:00 Superintendent Schools District 67 and 115 Matt Montgomery gets raise...2023-07-0300 min
Local NewsBeing Transparent About The Election Deniers of Lake Forest Illinoishttps://youtu.be/6gB1-rhql9g
#lakeforestpodcast #lakeforestillinois #elections Joe Weiss and Pete Jansons discuss the Letter of Transparency that Pete Jansons sent to John Trkla, as well as the Patch regarding the expectations of the Lake Forest Illinois Podcast 0:00 1:42 Show Start Coach Steve 2:12 Pete's letter of transparency 3:12 Prue Beidler Letter 3:27 Executive Caucus vote passed 2-1 5:05 Election Deniers of Lake Forest Illinois 8:35 Reese Karras " I live in a pretentious Chicago suburb" 10:41 Anthony Vega Clerk of Lake county 17:37 Randy Tack 19:09 May 1 Randy Tack Swearing in May 1 20232023-07-0200 minPoliticsBeing Transparent About The Election Deniers of Lake Forest Illinoishttps://youtu.be/6gB1-rhql9g
#lakeforestpodcast #lakeforestillinois #elections Joe Weiss and Pete Jansons discuss the Letter of Transparency that Pete Jansons sent to John Trkla, as well as the Patch regarding the expectations of the Lake Forest Illinois Podcast 0:00 1:42 Show Start Coach Steve 2:12 Pete's letter of transparency 3:12 Prue Beidler Letter 3:27 Executive Caucus vote passed 2-1 5:05 Election Deniers of Lake Forest Illinois 8:35 Reese Karras " I live in a pretentious Chicago suburb" 10:41 Anthony Vega Clerk of Lake county 17:37 Randy Tack 19:09 May 1 Randy Tack Swearing in May 1 20232023-07-0200 min
PoliticsApril 25, 2023 Public Comments District 67 Lake Forest Illinois board Of Education Meetinghttps://youtu.be/iCmt16knAI8
#lakeforestpodcast #lakeforestillinois #lakeforestschools Here is a clip of the Public Comments from 4/25/23 Lake Forest Illinois District #67 School Election People are upset that a $105 Million Referendum was passed and Superintendent Matthew Montgomery is cutting Teacher and Library Assistants2023-07-0200 minLocal EventsApril 25, 2023 Public Comments District 67 Lake Forest Illinois board Of Education Meetinghttps://youtu.be/iCmt16knAI8
#lakeforestpodcast #lakeforestillinois #lakeforestschools Here is a clip of the Public Comments from 4/25/23 Lake Forest Illinois District #67 School Election People are upset that a $105 Million Referendum was passed and Superintendent Matthew Montgomery is cutting Teacher and Library Assistants2023-07-0200 min
Local People Doing GoodShauntel Leeson The Oprah Winfrey of Lake Forest Illinois and Founder Money Talk Viewpoint Podcasthttps://youtu.be/mxGpR4pKwnY
#lakeforestillinois #lakeforestpodcast Shauntel Leeson Founder of Money Talk Viewpoint Podcast joins Joe Weiss, Rick Lesser, and Pete Jansons on The Lake Forest Podcast to talk about her Podcast Money Talk Viewpoint as well as her thoughts on Curriculum that should be taught in our schools Key Moments: 0:00 1:57 Show Start 4:29 Shout Out To Jennifer Leeson in Paris! 5:49 Shauntel Leeson Background 9:00 Volunteer for the Lake Forest Caucus 9:53 What should the schools be teaching to our kids today? 14:00 Why isn't Personal Finance a mandatory course in High School? 14:50 The Lake Forest Bubble 15:20 Don't look down on tradesmen 16:44 Bill...2023-07-0200 min
Local NewsThe Island Of Misfit Toys and Why is There No Place to Put Your Cart Away at Jewel’s?https://youtu.be/mxGpR4pKwnY
#lakeforestillinois #lakeforestpodcast #transparancy Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons discuss the latest issues happening in Lake forest Illinois on the Lake Forest Podcast Key Moments: 0:00 2:05 Show Start 3:50 Bad Actors during the Lake Forest Illinois Mayoral Race 4:47 David Hunt's superior Leadership of The Lake Forest Caucus 5:47 Skoo Lightbulb idea "Be More Transparent" 6:52 Mt Transparency John Trkla 9:06 People from the Island Of Misfit Toys 11:11 Shout Out To Grace! 11:34 Duffer Story 13:47 Monica on questionable Library Books 14:31 Catherine Lemmer last Library Director talking about questionable books 14:50 Kaye Grabbe New Director of Lake Forest Library 15:25 Sky The Bunny Guy at Lantern 16:20...2023-07-0200 minPoliticsThe Island Of Misfit Toys and Why is There No Place to Put Your Cart Away at Jewel’s?https://youtu.be/mxGpR4pKwnY
#lakeforestillinois #lakeforestpodcast #transparancy Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons discuss the latest issues happening in Lake forest Illinois on the Lake Forest Podcast Key Moments: 0:00 2:05 Show Start 3:50 Bad Actors during the Lake Forest Illinois Mayoral Race 4:47 David Hunt's superior Leadership of The Lake Forest Caucus 5:47 Skoo Lightbulb idea "Be More Transparent" 6:52 Mt Transparency John Trkla 9:06 People from the Island Of Misfit Toys 11:11 Shout Out To Grace! 11:34 Duffer Story 13:47 Monica on questionable Library Books 14:31 Catherine Lemmer last Library Director talking about questionable books 14:50 Kaye Grabbe New Director of Lake Forest Library 15:25 Sky The Bunny Guy at Lantern 16:20...2023-07-0200 min
Local NewsLake Forest Podcast Week In Reviewhttps://youtu.be/gP7lCMPdVGo
#lakeforestillinois #lakeforestpodcast Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons recap the hectic week that was in Lake Forest Illinois on the Lake Forest Podcast Here are the key moments: 11:00 Bad Actors Need To Be banned From Future City Roles 12:23 Nancy Novitt Non Supporter 14:38 Jamie Moorhead should be banned 14:54 Mary Greub Gerhards 15:20 Oakwood Cleaners and Lily Alexander 15:55 Skoo thoughts on Jamie Moorhead 21:18 Challenging to volunteer 22:50 Lake Forest Newspaper needs Publisher/Editor 23:50 shovel Ceremony parks department now with Samitations 24:46 Ara Goshgarian 25:15 John Powers 25:25 Rick Amos 26:34 Dr Montgomery 105 Million Hard Hat 27:16 Lake Forest High School Walk Out 27:55 mental Health 28:40 Golf...2023-07-0200 minPoliticsLake Forest Podcast Week In Reviewhttps://youtu.be/gP7lCMPdVGo
#lakeforestillinois #lakeforestpodcast Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons recap the hectic week that was in Lake Forest Illinois on the Lake Forest Podcast Here are the key moments: 11:00 Bad Actors Need To Be banned From Future City Roles 12:23 Nancy Novitt Non Supporter 14:38 Jamie Moorhead should be banned 14:54 Mary Greub Gerhards 15:20 Oakwood Cleaners and Lily Alexander 15:55 Skoo thoughts on Jamie Moorhead 21:18 Challenging to volunteer 22:50 Lake Forest Newspaper needs Publisher/Editor 23:50 shovel Ceremony parks department now with Samitations 24:46 Ara Goshgarian 25:15 John Powers 25:25 Rick Amos 26:34 Dr Montgomery 105 Million Hard Hat 27:16 Lake Forest High School Walk Out 27:55 mental Health 28:40 Golf...2023-07-0200 min
Politics#lakeforestillinois #lakeforestpodcast #lakecountyillinois #elections
https://youtu.be/TP43gk9_CZY
Lake County Clerk Anthony Vega comes on the Lake Forest Illinois Podcast with Skoo Walker, Joe Weiss and Pete Jansons to discuss what happened with the voting locations for the people in Ward 3 of Lake Forest Illinois having to vote in Vernon Hills
https://www.lakecountyil.gov/161/County-ClerkElections
Key Moments:
2:07 Show Start
2:31 Lake forest Podcast Gave grief to Vega for Christ Church Voting location change
3:20 Joe Weiss take
5:29 Clerk Vega gives his side of what...2023-07-0200 min
PoliticsLake Forest Illinois Mayoral Election and Referendum Show3 27 #tackformayor #lakeforestillinois #lakeforestpodcast #lakeforestmayor
Skoo Walker, Joe Weiss, Rick Lesser and Pete Jansons talk about the Lake Forest Illinois Mayoral Race On The Lake Forest Podcast in which Randy Tack rose victorious over Paul Hamann and Prue Beidler
https://youtu.be/0uu3xrXnxZU
Key Moments in the show:
0:00
2:07 Show Start
2:35 Randy Speech
7:03 Skoo Thoughts
8:09 Joe Weiss Thoughts
9:19 Rick Lesser Thoughts
10:00 Paul Hamann
12:15 Receipts?
14:00 Parents Care
15:00 New Mayor Chicago
17:56 Caucus Corrections Skoo Thoughts
23:29 Joe Weiss Thoughts on Caucus
24:35 The Process
25:00 Rick Lesser Right Person not Right Gender
26:35 Mail In Ballots
27:00 Anthony “Oy Vey” Vega Lake County Clerk
28:10 Christ Church
33:50 Absentee Ballots
34:47 Will...2023-04-0600 min
PoliticsRating the Lake Forest Illinois Mayoral Candidates Randy Tack, Paul Hamman and Prue BeidlerSkoo Walker, Joe Weiss, Rick Lesser and Pete Jansons discuss the Mayoral Election and Rate the best candidates based on the following criteria:
1) Running a city council meeting
2) Integrity – does what they say they will do
3) Agenda – influences other than what’s best for Lake Forest
4) Experience in leadership
5) Development
6) Public Safety
Heads up 3rd ward early vote as Christ church will not be your place to vote it will be White Deer Run or Knollwood Fire Station here is the link to voting map
https://cms9files.revize.com/cityoflakeforestil/Document_center/News/Voting%20Location%202023.pdf
Key Moments:
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2:38 Show Start
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PoliticsWhat’s Going on In Lake Forest Illinois South? (AKA Naples Florida)#lakeforestillinois #lakeforestpodcast #naplesfl #naples
Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons get together on the Lake Forest Illinois Podcast to talk about hyperlocal issues
Here are the Key Moments from the show:
0:00
2:42 Show Start
2:54 Lake Forest South Naples
5:44 Gerhards
6:23 Petes Vest
7:30 David Hunt Email
15:02 Dumb/Dumber/Kermit
20:10 Mail In Voting Unboxing
24:21 Joe Weiss/Rick Lesser
26:00 Melanie Rummel Baggage for Prue Beidler
27:46 Skoo Called it last year Aldermanv Alderman
29:38 Non Issues
31:00 It’s up to everyone
32:00 Small Community Newspaper
36:13 Final Thoughts on FLA
37:40 What are the next issues for Lake forest after election? Central Business District, Mental Health at LFHS
39:40 Lake Forest Post Of...2023-03-2800 minLocal EventsWhat’s Going on In Lake Forest Illinois South? (AKA Naples Florida)#lakeforestillinois #lakeforestpodcast #naplesfl #naples
Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons get together on the Lake Forest Illinois Podcast to talk about hyperlocal issues
Here are the Key Moments from the show:
0:00
2:42 Show Start
2:54 Lake Forest South Naples
5:44 Gerhards
6:23 Petes Vest
7:30 David Hunt Email
15:02 Dumb/Dumber/Kermit
20:10 Mail In Voting Unboxing
24:21 Joe Weiss/Rick Lesser
26:00 Melanie Rummel Baggage for Prue Beidler
27:46 Skoo Called it last year Aldermanv Alderman
29:38 Non Issues
31:00 It’s up to everyone
32:00 Small Community Newspaper
36:13 Final Thoughts on FLA
37:40 What are the next issues for Lake forest after election? Central Business District, Mental Health at LFHS
39:40 Lake Forest Post Of...2023-03-2800 min
PoliticsInterview with Dr William M. Griffin Running For Board of Trustee College Of Lake County#lakecountyillinois #lakecounty #lakeforestpodcast
Dr. William M Griffin is running for one of the two open spots for the Board of Trustees of the College of Lake County. He Joins Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons on the Lake Forest Podcast to talk about why he is the top choice.
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https://youtu.be/y2x0LXmI7jc2023-03-2800 min
Local EventsSee What’s Happening at the Gorton Drama Studio with Jeremy Kruse!#lakeforestillinois #lakeforestpodcast #gortoncenter #gortondramastudio
Jeremy Kruse, Artistic Director of Gorton Drama Studio joins Pete Jansons on The Lake Forest Podcast to chat about the Gorton Drama Studio
https://gortoncenter.org/drama-studio/
Method Acting for Adults, Instructor: Jeremy Kruse
Tuesdays, April 11 – May 16,1:00pm – 3:00pm $300
Acting 5 – 8 YO, Instructor: Jeremy Kruse & Madison Kisst
Tuesdays, April 11 – May 16, 4:00pm – 5:30pm $225
Acting 9 – 13 YO, Instructor: Jeremy Kruse & Madison Kisst
Wednesdays, April 12 – May 17, 4:30pm – 6:30pm $300
Acting for Boomers, Instructor: Jeremy Kruse
Wednesdays, April 22 – May 17, 10:00am – 11:00am $300
Method Acting (Teens, 14 – 18 YO), Instructor: Jeremy Kruse
Saturdays, April 15 – May 20, 11:00am – 1:00pm $300
Jeremy Kruse, Artistic Director of Gorton Drama Studio, is the author of “The Young Actor...2023-03-2700 min
Local People Doing GoodAuthor Jim Campbell “Madoff Talks” MADOFF: The Monster of Wall Street #2 Watched Series On Netflix#lakeforestillinois #lakeforestpodcast #madoff #netflix
Lake Forest native Jim Campbell is the Author of "Madoff Talks" the Book that Netflix turned into the #2 Series watched on Netflix. Jim Campbell joins Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons to discuss how his book became a docuseries and updates us what's been going on since he was last on the Lake Forest Podcast
https://youtu.be/OBQr4Nf26Ho2023-03-2700 min
Local EventsA Funny Thing Happened on the Way To Gerhard’s in Lake Forest Illinois#lakeforestillinois #lakeforestpodcast #lakeforest
Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons talk about the goings on in Lake Forest Illinois on the Lake Forest Podcast. Pete Jansons ran into Prue Peidler and Susan Garrett "speaking" with Mary Greub at Gerhards Bakery in lake forest illinois. Pete Jansons asked Prue Beidler to come on the show to discuss the 3 issues that Pete Jansons has with Prue Beidler Running for Mayor of Lake Forest Illinois.
The 3 issues Pete Jansons has with Prue Beidler Running for Mayor of Lake Forest Illinois:
1 Well Over $250k Donated to Democratic Party outside Lake County including Kim Fox and Lori...2023-03-2700 min
Local EventsThe Newcomers Club of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Illinois – Susan Boyle and Josh Fox#lakeforestillinois #lakebluffillinois #lakebluff #lakeforestpodcast
Susan Boyle and Josh Fox from The Newcomers Club of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff Illinois join Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons of the Lake Forest Podcast to let them know all of the cool events that The Newcomers Club do for people that just moved into Lake Forest Illinois and Lake Bluff Illinois
newcomerslblf.com
https://www.facebook.com/NewcomersLBLF
membership@newcomerslblf.com
https://youtu.be/FlUAil8tH2A
 2023-03-2700 min
Local EventsLake Forest Illinois 38th Annual Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration – Rick Amos John Powers#lakeforestillinois #lakeforestpodcast #treelighting
Rick Amos with the FRIENDS OF LAKE FOREST PARKS AND RECREATION
https://lfparksandrec.com/friends-foundation
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joins John Powers, Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons to give the details of the Lake Forest Illinois Annual Tree Lighting Holiday Celebration Friday November 25 2:30 to 7:30 pm at Market Square details below
We also talk about:
Ellen Stirling from the Lake Forest Shop and her sudden passing
Lake Forest College Football Foresters undefeated season and beginning of the playoffs
Way to go Coach Catanzaro!!
Deep Fried Turkeys
TREE LIGHTING HOLIDAY CELEBRATION - 11.25.22
Time: 2:30 PM
Location...2023-03-2700 min
Local EventsHalloween 2022 Turnout? Homeless in Lake Forest? Dumb and Dumber? Vote Next Week!#lakeforestillinois #lakeforestillinois #halloween2022
Skoo Walker and Pete Jansons discuss the local happenings of Lake Forest Illinois in the Lake Forest Podcast. Topics this week include: Halloween 2022 was it as big as last year for turnout? What was the Worst Halloween Candy and what was the best Halloween candy according to the Lake Forest Illinois Podcast Unofficial Candy Survey voted on by its Watchers and Listeners. Who dumb who is dumber? Pete or Skoo? Vote for the Caucus recommendations for Alderman and School Boards Wed Nov 9 Vote for Dr Randy Tack for Mayor in 2023! Where did all the Homeless come from...2023-03-2700 min
Local People Doing GoodJim Catanzaro: Head Football Coach and Assistant Athletic Director at Lake Forest College#lakeforestcollege #forresters #lakeforestcollegefootball #lakeforestpodcast #lakeforestillinois
Jim Catanzaro Football Head Coach and Assistant Athletic Director of Lake Forest College joins Pete Jansons on The Lake Forest Podcast to talk about Lake Forest College's Homecoming weekend and the big game against Illinois College. "Coach Cat" gives Pete some tips on how to attend his first Lake Forest College Football Game. Topics Discussed:
Jamari Tansmore and Coach Cat's Arizona connection, Neurology, Dr Sevino from the Illinois Bone and Joint, Dante Esposito up for the Campbell Award, tua tagovailoa hit, Riddell insite analytics helmet that Lake Forest College Football Players use, Guardian Helmets used...2023-03-2700 min
Local People Doing GoodScott Spires Author “Abandon all Hope”Lake Bluff resident Scott Spires novel "Abandon All Hope" is coming out soon and he came on the show to tell us all about it. We will update the links as the book hits the market.
HerHere''s some info to "wet your whistle"Â
Biography
Scott Spires is a writer, a translator, and a nomad at heart. Born in India, he has since enjoyed a transatlantic life, living in the United States, Argentina, Great Britain, the Czech Republic, and Russia. He studied linguistics and Slavic languages at the universities of Chicago, St. Andrews, and Oxford, and works as a translator from R...2021-09-2700 min
Lake Forest PodcastJim Campbell Author of the Bestselling Book “Madoff Talks” Bernie Madoff, Jamie Dimon, Chase and the SEC
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2021-06-2200 minLake Forest PodcastJim Campbell Author of the Bestselling Book “Madoff Talks” Bernie Madoff, Jamie Dimon, Chase and the SEC
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2021-06-2200 minLake Forest Podcast“Art Class” Snip from the Lake Forest Podcast DDAY Show
Arthur Miller tells us what happened on 6-6-44. Think about it the next time you’re at the Top of Lake Forest Beach looking down.Â
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2021-06-0600 minLake Forest Podcast“Art Class” Snip from the Lake Forest Podcast DDAY Show
Arthur Miller tells us what happened on 6-6-44. Think about it the next time you’re at the Top of Lake Forest Beach looking down.Â
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#lakeforestillinois #DDay
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2021-06-0600 minLake Forest Podcast“Art Class” Featuring Arthur Miller with Special Guest Carol Summerfield Executive Director Historical Center Lake Forest Lake Bluff
Arthur Miller during his “Art Class” had Carol Summerfield the Executive Director of the Lake Forest Lake Bluff History Center drop by and discuss: Latest wave of new residents also caused by the City shutdown, even of the lakefront. But restaurants, theaters, museums, etc. all closed.  LF offered open space access at the beach and bluff top park, LF Open Lands trails, etc. easy to walk in the open air without being in crowds. Bigger home spaces better for families going to school and office at home
Have an idea for a topic or a guest? pete@lakefores...2021-06-0200 minLake Forest Podcast“Art Class” Featuring Arthur Miller with Special Guest Carol Summerfield Executive Director Historical Center Lake Forest Lake Bluff
Arthur Miller during his “Art Class” had Carol Summerfield the Executive Director of the Lake Forest Lake Bluff History Center drop by and discuss: Latest wave of new residents also caused by the City shutdown, even of the lakefront. But restaurants, theaters, museums, etc. all closed.  LF offered open space access at the beach and bluff top park, LF Open Lands trails, etc. easy to walk in the open air without being in crowds. Bigger home spaces better for families going to school and office at home
Have an idea for a topic or a guest? pete@lakefores...2021-06-0200 minLake Forest PodcastThe Market Square Fountain in Lake Forest is turned on!https://www.lakeforestpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Fountain-sun.mp4
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2021-05-3000 minLake Forest PodcastThe Market Square Fountain in Lake Forest is turned on!https://www.lakeforestpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Fountain-sun.mp4
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2021-05-3000 minLake Forest PodcastPodcast #50 David Lipinski Commander American Legion MCKINLOCK POST #264 Lake Forest
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David Lipinski Commander American Legion Post #264Â 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 from their raffle ticket sales
Breaking news on Lake Forest Day (Must Listen)
Arthur Miller informs us of past Lake Forest Residents who should be remembered Stanley D. Anderson, Class of 1916 at LF College, served in W...2021-05-2800 minLake Forest PodcastPodcast #50 David Lipinski Commander American Legion MCKINLOCK POST #264 Lake Forest
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David Lipinski Commander American Legion Post #264Â 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 from their raffle ticket sales
Breaking news on Lake Forest Day (Must Listen)
Arthur Miller informs us of past Lake Forest Residents who should be remembered Stanley D. Anderson, Class of 1916 at LF College, served in W...2021-05-2800 minLake Forest PodcastLake Forest Podcast 5-7-21 Episode #37 CROYA Manager Todd Nahigian
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 on Scott Phelps next from the Citadel Theater
Ideas for a guest or topic? pete@lakeforestpodcast.com
https://www.lakef...2021-05-2700 minLake Forest PodcastLake Forest Podcast 5-7-21 Episode #37 CROYA Manager Todd Nahigian
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 on Scott Phelps next from the Citadel Theater
Ideas for a guest or topic? pete@lakeforestpodcast.com
https://www.lakef...2021-05-2700 minLake Forest PodcastLake Forest Podcast #36 5-5-21: It’s a Lake Forest Caucus Committee Process Issue not a People IssueNot knowing the bylaws because you cant find them on the Lake Forest Caucus Website is a barrier
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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 The Executive Committee was picked,
1) “You raise your hand saying...2021-05-2700 minLake Forest PodcastLake Forest Podcast #36 5-5-21: It’s a Lake Forest Caucus Committee Process Issue not a People IssueNot knowing the bylaws because you cant find them on the Lake Forest Caucus Website is a barrier
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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 The Executive Committee was picked,
1) “You raise your hand saying...2021-05-2700 minLake Forest Podcast1-21-21 Lake Forest Podcast: Meet Emily Bernahl running for a seat on Lake Forest IL District 67 School Board
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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 Â what does it do? Â how long has it been around?
What made you decide to run for a seat on school board 67?
What was the process like? How did you learn about running for the schoo...2021-05-2600 minLake Forest Podcast1-21-21 Lake Forest Podcast: Meet Emily Bernahl running for a seat on Lake Forest IL District 67 School Board
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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 Â what does it do? Â how long has it been around?
What made you decide to run for a seat on school board 67?
What was the process like? How did you learn about running for the schoo...2021-05-2600 minLake Forest Podcast5-24-21 Lake Forest Podcast Craig Lepkowski Commander-Patrol/Day Shift Lake Forest Police Department
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
Commander Lepkowsi’s top wishes were:
1 Resident’s lock their cars
2 If you see suspicious activity that happens during the night call 911 right away to report it don’t wait till the next day!
3 Learn a...2021-05-2600 minLake Forest Podcast5-24-21 Lake Forest Podcast Craig Lepkowski Commander-Patrol/Day Shift Lake Forest Police Department
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
Commander Lepkowsi’s top wishes were:
1 Resident’s lock their cars
2 If you see suspicious activity that happens during the night call 911 right away to report it don’t wait till the next day!
3 Learn a...2021-05-2600 min