The Lake Forest Podcast

🎙️ Join us for part two of an insightful conversation with Senator Susan Garrett on the Lake Forest Podcast. In this episode, we delve into various community issues, including:

🕺 The latest band performance at Mickey Finn's and upcoming shows

🚔 The proposal for a new Lake Forest police station and its financial implications

🏘️ The importance of community involvement and transparency in local government decisions

🌱 Balancing environmental concerns with community development projects

📊 Fiscal responsibility and prioritizing city spending

Senator Garrett also shares personal anecdotes from her political career and offers advice on becoming more involved in local government. Don't miss this engaging discussion filled with valuable insights and practical solutions for our community.

Key Moments:

0:002:49 - Pete's band Heart of Glass Blondie Tribute Band playing Mickey Finn's Clip

4:13 - Senator Susan Garrett Joins the show for Part 2

5:27 - Heart of Glass Blondie Tribute Band playing Pierogi Fest Saturday 7-27-24 in Whiting, Indiana Link

6:50 - Lake Forest Police New Building Link Comparison Study Presentation

7:07 - Alderman City Council Comments Link

20:00 - Concern on how to pay for the Station

22:25 - Bond Issue

25:15 - Why go into executive session

28:08 - City of Lake Forest Link To Police Station Link

30:00 - Public misconceptions Block the Box Turf Haters and the Turf is pretty nice

35:25 - Should we do tournaments at Deerpath Park

40:38 - Susan Garrett Trying To Rent space at the West Train Station for political purposes

48:50 - Susan Felt like she was walking on eggshells

49:35 - Is Transparency Group going to file 990 form on how they are spending money

52:00 - Addressing Caucus Bylaws especially making it easier to vote and a consequence of a vote

56:00 - Mother's Trust should get the money, not lawn sign makers

57:00 - Weird stuff happening now in National Politics

1:04:20 - Susan Garrett Obama Story

1:10:30 - Need help for the Lake Forest Day Parade handing out beads

#LakeForestPodcast, #SenatorSusanGarrett, #HeartOfGlass, #BlondieTributeBand, #MickeyFinns, #PierogiFest, #LakeForestPoliceStation, #CommunityInvolvement, #TransparencyInGovernment, #FiscalResponsibility, #EnvironmentalConcerns, #PoliticalEngagement, #LocalGovernment, #CityCouncil, #PublicSafety, #CommunityIssues, #SusanGarrett, #ObamaStory, #LakeForestDayParade

Join Pete Jansons and Joe Weiss for an unedited, candid conversation with former Illinois Senator Susan Garrett. In this episode, we dive deep into her career in the Illinois Senate, where she represented the 29th District from 2003 to 2013, and previously the 59th District in the Illinois House of Representatives. We cover a range of topics including local politics, ethics in government, and her views on various community issues. Every word, every flaw, left in for authenticity. We also address recent controversies and clear the air about the Lake Forest mayoral race.

Key Moments:

0:00 Start

3:47 Senator Susan Garrett Joins the Show https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_Garrett

5:46 Incident at Gerhard's Bakery with Mary Greub Clip

7:18 Center for Illinois Politics https://www.centerforilpolitics.org/who-we-are

10:54 What Happened at Gerhard's?

12:25 Sue, Susan, Mr. Pete

15:03 Susan Garrett's Take on What Happened at Gerhard's

18:10 Were Other Businesses Threatened with a Boycott?

18:50 Lilly's Story

20:00 Oakwood Cleaners Story

21:10 Why Didn't Prue Beidler or Susan Garrett Come Out and Explain What Happened?

23:00 Prue Beidler's Spending on Lake Forest Illinois Mayoral Election Versus Randy Tack

26:30 Political Campaigns Can Be Nasty

29:00 Prue Beidler Won't Come on the Lake Forest Podcast and Donated $1 Million to Democratic Election Candidates - Makes Us Think Agenda

33:40 Prue Beidler's In-law Working for Kim Fox

35:00 Prue Beidler Ad Spend

37:00 Susan Garrett Not Running for Lake Forest Illinois Mayor

39:00 Prue Beidler Donating Money to Kim Foxx - Law Enforcement Upset

42:50 Cirrus

46:00 Pete's Way of Doing Business

47:00 Don't Want Lake Forest to Turn into Highland Park IL

48:10 What's the Thinking Behind the Safe-T Act

51:30 Term Limits

55:39 City Lake Forest Spending and Issues Affecting Citizens

59:20 City Spending on Police Station

#LakeForest #SusanGarrett #IllinoisPolitics #LocalGovernment #MayoralRace #UneditedInterview #PeteJansons #JoeWeiss #EthicsInPolitics #CommunityIssues

Join Pete Jansons and Joe Weiss for an engaging discussion with Rabbi Moshe Spalter from Chabad of Lake Forest. In this episode, Rabbi Spalter delves into his journey, the mission of Chabad, and provides insights on various critical topics including the Israel-Palestine conflict, historical perspectives, and Jewish traditions.

📌Key Moments/Chapters:0:00 Introduction3:30 Market Square Menorah Lighting Show Clip https://youtu.be/8dF_oEaozkI?si=622RuqB-uDQCj8y07:02 What is a Chabad?7:37 Menachem Mendel Schneerson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menachem_Mendel_Schneerson10:00 Where do you practice your faith?10:52 Central Avenue Synagogue Highland Park, Illinois https://www.nschabad.org/11:14 What's going on in Palestine and Israel? Pete's take12:30 Winston Churchill's role in appointing mayors13:55 Rabbi gives his take on the issue15:55 When the Holocaust happened, why did they stop letting Jews come in to get out of Germany?18:18 Why are college kids feeding off misinformation and turning into anti-Semites?20:15 Lake Forest High School Israel-Palestine protest22:40 Does Rabbi Moshe feel welcome in Lake Forest, Illinois?24:10 It's on the elders to correct the misinformation regarding Israel25:40 Why has history picked on the Jews?27:15 All the different religions out there – which is right?29:17 Who has better holiday presents – Jews or Catholics?30:35 Most important Jewish holidays32:30 Mensch Club Meetup https://www.jewishlakeforest.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/6495516/jewish/Jewish-Mens-Club.htm34:50 What's the mood in Israel now?36:40 Can the government do more to help?40:30 Six-Day War – why did Israel give the territory back?43:00 Is Israel a scary place to visit?44:34 What is the square block on the head and arm (tefillin)? https://www.chabad.org/library/article_cdo/aid/1918251/jewish/What-Are-Tefillin.htm?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1xH6bW6UDEq1fJ5lwpurpfploaQKzddNFa1J4eNdjEWMq8BIE3J5aOz88_aem_BYG45ufbHHbarOtXvzfWGw47:18 Jewish Lake Forest website https://www.jewishlakeforest.com/47:47 Show ending prayer48:58 Bless the Lake Forest Podcast

Tune in to explore the depth of Jewish traditions and the mission of Chabad through the enlightening conversation with Rabbi Moshe Spalter.

Join us in this episode as hosts Pete Jansons and Joe Weiss chat with Ben Grum, who is not only coaching the Lake Bluff 12U team in Cooperstown, NY, but is also running for the Lake County Board, District 13. ⚾👮‍♂️🏛️

Ben shares his experiences coaching in the heart of Little League Baseball, his journey in law enforcement, and his motivations for running for County Board. Discover insights into his career, community involvement, and his vision for Lake County.

Tune in to hear about:

The Little League experience in Cooperstown, NY 🏟️

Ben's extensive background in law enforcement 🚔

The challenges and aspirations of running for County Board 🗳️

Key issues affecting Lake County, including law enforcement, staffing, and taxes 💼💰

Watch the full episode and stay informed about the local news mixed with humor and engaging conversations. 🎙️

Key Moments:

0:00 Ben Grum For Lake County Board https://www.grumforlakecounty.com/ Ben Grum is chatting from Cooperstown, New York, with the Lake Bluff Little League Team

7:15 Ben Grum Background

12:30 Why did Ben decide to run for Lake County Board District 13

19:32 Ben's plan for law enforcement

20:55 Warrant division understaffed in Lake County; warrants aren't being served

22:13 Staffing issue with the jail guards

22:35 Mary Cole clip

23:17 What is the law enforcement staffing issue?

27:00 Empty storefronts and shoplifting issues

28:49 Andy Dalking clip https://youtu.be/MSYjAmTa5zU

29:30 Gas tax

31:50 What is Lake County spending tax money on?

34:20 Lake Bluff Golf Course

38:40 Rich Ruzich shout-out

40:30 Ben Grum is willing to debate on the Lake Forest Podcast

42:00 Do non-political people know what a County Board Member does?

46:15 Ben Grum events

49:30 Ben Grum ad

54:18 July 19 Pete Jansons' band Heart of Glass, Blondie Tribute band, playing Mickey Finn's in Libertyville https://mickeyfinnsbrewery.com/

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#BenGrum #LittleLeague #LawEnforcement #CountyBoard #LocalNews #Community #Cooperstown #LakeCounty #Elections

Welcome to another exciting episode with your hosts Pete Jansons and Joe Weiss! This week, we dive into hot topics including the recent looting of Lululemon in Market Square, Lake Forest 🍋, and Mary Cole running for Lake County State's Attorney. We also discuss a recent home invasion in Lake Forest 🏡, share some woes about Walgreens 🏪, and debate the necessity of Amazon Prime—do you really need it? Find out more at https://www.instagram.com/p/C8nP4VAyfhY/.

The conversation shifts to Jeff Urso's efforts in consolidating brands and locations, including Pucks. We encourage you to support local businesses like Gerhards Desserts (https://www.gerhardsdesserts.com/) or your hometown coffee shop instead of corporate Starbucks ☕. The episode heats up with a discussion on the recent presidential debate 🇺🇸, questioning who is really running the country and diving into the Supreme Court ruling regarding Trump and immunity. What exactly constitutes a presidential act?

We explore the dynamics of Trump vs. Biden and the influence of soccer moms on the election, with Joe Weiss offering his perspective on whether the Democrats will stick with Biden. The episode wraps up with reflections on the Nixon-Kennedy debate of 1960 and its impact on local elections. Plus, we give a shoutout to Deerpath Field and share exciting news about Pete's band, Heart of Glass, performing at Micky Finns on July 19! Check out more details at https://www.facebook.com/events/96680... and https://mickeyfinnsbrewery.com/.

Thank you for your continued support. Make sure to like, comment, and share your thoughts on the episode. We love hearing from you! 💬

Key Moments:

0:002:33 Lu Lu Looted Lemon

7:10 Mary Cole Clip

8:24 Lake Forest Home Invasion

11:45 Walgreens Woes

13:19 Closing Amazon Prime account, why do you need it https://www.instagram.com/p/C8nP4VAyfhY/15:00 Jeff Urso consolidating brands/locations Pucks etc

17:00 Go to Gerhards https://www.gerhardsdesserts.com/ or hometown coffee vs corporate woke Starbucks

20:27 Presidential Debate

27:50 Who is running the country

30:40 Supreme Court Ruling re: Trump and Immunity, what is a presidential act?

32:50 Trump vs Biden and Soccer Moms

33:30 Joe Weiss thinks Dems stick with Biden

36:00 What was Trump lying about at the debate?

36:40 Trump's best line

38:20 Middle of the road voters don't take action

40:00 Brad Schneider protest at his house in the middle of the night

41:30 Brad Schneider Clip

52:00 Nixon Kennedy Debate 1960

54:35 What does the debate mean for local elections?

59:00 Shout Out To Deerpath Field

1:03:30 Pete's Band Heart of Glass Blondie Tribute will be playing Micky Finns July 19 https://www.facebook.com/events/96680... https://mickeyfinnsbrewery.com/#LuLuLootedLemon #PresidentialDebate #MaryCole #LakeForest #HomeInvasion #WalgreensWoes #AmazonPrime #JeffUrso #SupportLocal #GerhardsDesserts #Starbucks #Trump #Biden #SupremeCourt #SoccerMoms #NixonKennedyDebate #LocalElections #DeerpathField #HeartOfGlass #BlondieTribute #MickyFinns #LiveMusic #PeteJansons #JoeWeiss

Join Pete Jansons and Joe Weiss in this special episode of the Lake Forest Podcast as they welcome Rick Amos, the Director of Events for the Friends of Lake Forest Parks and Recreation Foundation!

🎆 4th of July Festival at Deerpath Community Park:

Rick details the return of the festival to its original location at Deerpath Community Park, emphasizing the improvements and enhancements made to the park. With synthetic turf, the park promises a more enjoyable experience, free from the usual mud and mosquitoes. He shares exciting plans for the layout, including the stage setup, seating arrangements, and the array of inflatables, games, and food vendors that will be available for attendees.

📹 Fireworks & Live Streaming:

Rick confirms that the fireworks will be launched from the driving range of Onwentsia Golf Club, ensuring a spectacular view from the park. He also discusses the possibility of live streaming the event for those who cannot attend in person, providing an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the festivities.

🎶 Live Music:

This year’s musical lineup features the energetic Dancing Queen, an ABBA tribute band, and the funky Shagadelics, bringing 70s and 80s disco vibes. Rick also mentions the upcoming performances of Heart of Glass, a Blondie tribute band, at the Palatine Hometown Fest and Pierogi Fest.

Join us for this engaging conversation with Rick Amos, filled with exciting news and updates about Lake Forest’s vibrant community events. Don’t miss out on all the details about the upcoming 4th of July Festival and much more!

Key Moments:

0:003:19 Chicago man arrested in connection with Lake Forest home invasion LAKE FOREST, Ill. - A Chicago man is behind bars after police said he and two other suspects recently invaded an elderly woman's home in Lake Forest.

Spanky Miller, 18, was identified as one of the three suspects accused in the home invasion, according to Lake Forest police. https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chi...

4:58 Rain Seepage Water Basements

5:43 Cicada Stench?

6:40 Rick Amos Arrives https://lfparksandrec.com/friends-fou...7:51 4th of July fireworks https://lfparksandrec.com/friends-fou...8:38 Upcoming Events 4th of july Deerpath Community park

9:28 Deerpath Park https://lfparksandrec.com/deerpath-co...10:10 beach Walkway project

10:24 No Rain outs with all the rain

11:48 Fireworks Plan for 4th at Deerpath Park what will it look like

13:47 Will cameras be on to watch at home?

14:35 What bands are playing? Dancing Queen https://www.dancingqueenband.com/ Shagadelics https://www.facebook.com/shagadelicsb...16:47 Heart of Glass Blondie Tribute Band Playing: Palatine Hometown Fest July 4th 3pm https://palatinejaycees.org/hometown-... Pierogi Fest Whiting Indiana SAT, JULY 27TH SHERIDAN STAGE 8:00pm - 10:00pm

17:34 Food at 4th of July

19:31 Lake Forest Bank Always a supporter https://www.lakeforestbank.com/

21:03 Fields Auto Group Support https://www.fieldsauto.com/22:25 Beach Project

26:30 Rick Amos Breaking News on Beach Fireworks?

31:10 Lake Forest music Fest Suspended w

32:10 Tree Lighting

33:35 Hallmark Movie Moments

34:10 Fred Jackson Golf Outing https://lfparksandrec.com/friends-fou...35:45 Pickleball Update

37:06 New Park and Rec Director Mike Wick https://www.cityoflakeforest.com/news...37:45 Rec Center needs to be updated

39:02 What's next for Parks and Rec

40:30 Temporary Dome in winter?

41:15 Tournaments

43:15 How to get tickets to lake forest 4th of july fireworks https://events.com/r/en_US/registrati...

Join Pete Jansons and Joe Weiss in this episode of the Lake Forest Podcast as they interview Tosi Ufodike, an experienced community leader, wife, mom, and small business owner from Hawthorn Woods. Tosi discusses her journey from Nigeria to America, her passion for community service, and her candidacy for state representative in the 51st District. Learn about her views on taxes, public safety, education, and the importance of local elections. Don't miss this engaging conversation on local politics and community engagement.

Tosi Ufodike for State Rep 

https://tosiforrep.com/

https://tosiforrep.com/#about

https://www.facebook.com/TosiforRep

Palatine Hometown fest Heart of Glass July 4 https://palatinejaycees.org/hometown-fest/htf-entertainment/

Meet Tosi

Tosi Ufodike is an experienced community leader, wife, mom, and small business owner from Hawthorn Woods.

Committed to community service, Tosi was elected to serve as a Trustee on the Ela Township Board, where she chairs the Parks & Recreation Committee and serves as second chair for the Health & Wellness Committee. She is also an ambassador for her hometown of Hawthorn Woods and was appointed to the Hawthorn Woods Bloom Committee by the Mayor. She and her husband are members of the Lake Zurich Chamber of Commerce. Tosi currently serves on the Foglia YMCA Advisory Board.

Believing in the importance of early childhood development and education, Tosi and her husband opened their first childcare center, Kiddie Academy of Hawthorn Woods. As mom to two active teenagers, Tosi has been a cheer mom, track mom, cross country mom, tennis mom, and swim mom. She is active in Lake Zurich District 95 schools, serving as room mom, substitute teacher and volunteer at her children’s school.

After skipping a grade, Tosi started college at 16 while working her first job at Kmart as a retail shoe sales associate. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Management from Lander University. She then worked at a local credit union while earning her Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Clemson University. Upon graduation, Tosi earned a spot in the prestigious General Electric (GE) Financial Management Training Program (FMP). After FMP, Tosi worked as an auditor, traveling the world focused on financial and operational process improvements. She is a certified Six Sigma Quality Black Belt, earned her Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), and achieved her Illinois Director Credential (IDC).

Tosi learned the value of education and hard work from her parents. Her father came to America from Nigeria to study journalism and met her mom at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. He became a journalist and later a small business owner, and her mother earned her PhD, teaching in public school for over 40 years. Tosi’s grandfather was a hardworking farmer who instilled in his family a love for America and the importance of supporting American farmers and local small businesses.

Tosi resides in Hawthorn Woods with her husband of close to twenty years, Chidebelu, who works for Walgreens. They have two children, Zina and Yadi, and Lucky, their dog, as well as two goldfish. They attend The Chapel church in Lake Zurich.

#CommunityLeadership #LocalPolitics #TosiUfodike #LakeForestPodcast #PublicSafety #Education #Immigration #LocalElections

Join Pete Jansons and co-host Joe Weiss on The Lake Forest Podcast as they interview Andy Dalkin, who is running for Lake County Board. Andy shares his insights on local issues, his background in law enforcement, and his vision for the community. Learn more about his campaign, his stance on taxes, the Safety Act, and the importance of supporting local law enforcement.

Topics Covered:

What is the 12th District in Illinois?

Why Andy Dalkin decided to run for Lake County Board

Taxes and fiscal responsibility

Andy's job description and responsibilities

Safety Act and its implications

Eric Rinehart and violence interrupters

Challenges faced by police officers

Anti-Semitism and community support

Immigration issues and local impact

Preparing for the Democratic National Convention in Chicago

How to motivate Republicans to vote

How to support Andy Dalkin's campaign

Learn more about Andy Dalkin:Key Moments:0:00 Start4:17 What is the 12th District in Illinois5:21 Why Andy Dalkin decided to run for Lake County Board7:16 Taxes8:59 Andy Dalkin Job Description dalkinforlakecounty.com/the_job_description9:43 19 Board members, 4 are Republican13:07 Is this a paid position?14:10 Safety Act16:50 Eric Rinehart and violence interrupters19:12 Police are afraid to do their job20:35 Body cams and why can't police use them to write their own reports25:07 Fiscal issues32:18 Anti-Semitism Op-ed piece theforestscout.com/49080/in-our-opinion/letter-to-the-editor-view-from-counter-protester36:50 Why does Eric Rinehart feel so guilty?44:30 Immigration issues49:30 Will August be a mess with the Democratic National Convention in Chicago?59:40 How do we get Republicans off their butt to vote#LakeForestPodcast #AndyDalkin #LakeCountyBoard #LocalPolitics #IllinoisPolitics #SafetyAct #FiscalResponsibility #LawEnforcement #AntiSemitism #ImmigrationIssues #DemocraticNationalConvention #VoteLocal #SupportLocalCandidates #LakeForest #Deerfield #HighlandPark #BenGashgarian #JoeWeiss #PeteJansons #Podcast #Illinois

1:02:00 Donate to Andy Dalkin's campaign dalkinforlakecounty.com/donateRequest a Yard Sign dalkinforlakecounty.com/yard_signLearn more about Andy Dalkin:Andy Dalkin's Bio: dalkinforlakecounty.com/meet_andy

Andy Dalkin's Job Description: dalkinforlakecounty.com/the_job_description

Andy Dalkin's Bio: dalkinforlakecounty.com/meet_andy

Donate to Andy Dalkin's Campaign: dalkinforlakecounty.com/donate

Request a Yard Sign: dalkinforlakecounty.com/yard_sign

Read Andy Dalkin's Op-Ed on Anti-Semitism: theforestscout.com/49080/in-our-opinion/letter-to-the-editor-view-from-counter-protester

In this special episode of The Lake Forest Podcast, Pete Jansons and Joe Weiss cover the latest community updates and celebrate the Lake Forest High School Boys Lacrosse Team's state championship victory! 🥍🏆We discuss:The Scouts' historic lacrosse winShoutouts to the Girls Lacrosse Team for their fourth-place finishRecap of recent city council meetingsHighlights from historical preservation awards and community eventsThe ongoing cicada season in Lake Forest - it's like War of the Worlds out there! 🌍🦗Join us for all the latest news, community highlights, and more in this exciting episode!Key Moments:0:002:35 Lake Forest High School Boys Lacrosse State Champs and Girls Take #4 in State9:00 Historical House Awards9:35 Marcy Kerr Retiring After 17 Years in Historical Preservation18:55 80th Anniversary of D-Day22:09 Cicadas - War of the Worlds26:10 Transparency Group Loss27:25 Joe Oriti Clip29:55 Trump Conviction38:40 Lake Forest Day Parade39:50 Lake Forest Beach Walkway

#LakeForestPodcast #LacrosseChampions #LakeForestScouts #CommunityNews #PodcastEpisode #BreakingNews #LakeForestIL #LocalUpdates #GoScouts #CicadaInvasion #WarOfTheWorlds

The results are in! The Lake Forest community has spoken, and the Caucus slate of candidates has been approved with an overwhelming 73.5% of the vote. This decisive victory ensures the continuation of our city's 90-year tradition of good governance.

In this video, we discuss the significance of this vote, the challenges faced, and what it means for the future of Lake Forest. Join us as we celebrate this win and look ahead to maintaining the integrity and values of our community.

Thank you to everyone who came out to vote and showed their support. Let's keep working together for a strong, united Lake Forest.

#LakeForest #CaucusSlate #CommunityVictory #LocalElections #GoodGovernance