The Lake Forest City Council on March 17 read a proclamation declaring Lake Forest Day for Aug. 6, 2025, and heard a presentation from an arts organizer about local theater programming and countywide arts coordination.

The proclamation, read at the meeting, notes that the McClintock Post 264 of the American Legion will host Lake Forest Day and urges residents to "dine, shop, live Lake Forest every day" during the event scheduled for West Park on Aug. 6 and Aug. 7.

Council members also recognized the Lake Forest Scouts hockey JV Gold team, a 20-member Lake Forest High School squad that won the state championship March 16 at the United Center. A council presenter said it was the first time in 38 years the Scouts reached the state championship game.

Arts presentation: A speaker who identified himself as Scott described local theater offerings, educational programs and partnerships with organizations including Lake Forest Openlands and the Chamber. He said the local group offers three summer camps and "Broadway Boot Camp" among other programming, and that the organization partners with neighboring communities and arts groups to promote regional arts activity via artslinknorth.com.

"After the pandemic, most art organizations got clobbered," the presenter said, describing fundraising and corporate sponsorship efforts. He noted the organization hosts summer shows and matinees for retirement homes, runs talk-back sessions with high school groups and partners with local organizations for seasonal productions.

Public comment: A member of the public thanked Dana and the police department for a community showcase of the new police station plans, calling the event "a wonderful event" and praising staff and designers for being "exceptionally kind and gracious." The comment was offered during the non-agenda public-comment portion of the meeting.

The council received the presentations and proclamations with no action required; they were introduced as part of the city officers' report and public presentations.