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Renew Vehicle Stickers
Current stickers expire on April 30 , 2017 , and renewal notifications will be sent in late March . Vehicle stickers must be purchased no later than April 30 and displayed by May 1 to avoid a late fee and a parking citation . Once again , residents will have the option of purchasing vehicle stickers online , as well as pet licenses and parking permits .
Residents enrolled in the State of Illinois Benefit Access Program may qualify for one discounted vehicle sticker . Residents who are 65 + years of age , or disabled , and meet minimum income requirements may be eligible . To obtain a discounted vehicle sticker , you will be required to show proof of enrollment in the Benefit Access Program ( eligibility notice , license plate discount program notice , seniors or persons with disabilities free transit ride card ). Applications will not be accepted as proof of enrollment . To apply and for more information , please visit cbrx . il . gov .
If you have any questions , please contact Sara Hartnett at hartnets @ cityoflakeforest . com or call 847.810.3622 .
Lake Forest Open Lands Association will be featured on the City ’ s vehicle sticker this year in celebration of the organization ’ s 50th anniversary .
Historic Preservation Awards
Each year , in conjunction with National Historic Preservation Month , the Lake Forest Preservation Foundation honors families , businesses and organizations whose structures and landscapes demonstrate a commitment to excellence in preserving Lake Forest ’ s architectural heritage . Nominations are being accepted now . For further information , please visit lfpf . org or call 847.234.1230 . The deadline for nominations is Saturday , March 25 .
Train Station Renovation
Almost Finished !
By the end of 2016 , the Preservation Foundation campaign had raised more than $ 70,000 , including a $ 25,000 match from the organization ’ s own funds , for a major renovation of the waiting area of the 1900 east train station . The Foundation is grateful to the 175 continuing and new donors for their generous support .
The campaign continues toward a goal of $ 122,000 ; also , with hopes of securing additional support from residents as well as a few special constituents for some remaining interior rehabilitation . The Foundation will reach out to Route 60 corridor corporations whose train-commuting employees are bussed to and from this station and also central business district employers whose staff depend on the waiting rooms in extreme cold and hot weather .
The last of the grant monies that funded mostly the remarkable exterior renovation of the Frost & Granger 117 year-old building also is paying for entirely new , expanded rest rooms in the south wing of the station . Unfortunately , this major upgrade left no resources for tackling the deteriorated 1980s interior renovation . The 1980s tile flooring proved unable to withstand the traffic , including salt tracked in during winter months . The benches show the scars of heavy use over three decades . The walls were covered over rather than repaired , including hiding the original Prairie School-related horizontal paneling .
The Foundation is proud to be able to provide leadership for this essential renewal project . To learn more about this fundraising effort visit lfpf . org .
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