January 28, 2026 - The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Rotary Club Foundation contributed $1,000 to Mothers Trust Foundation, an organization providing immediate assistance during times of crisis to low-income families with children living in Lake County, IL. Our club was delighted to welcome leaders from the organization to our weekly breakfast meeting.
November 22, 2025 – The Rotary Club of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff proudly announces the success of its largest Operation Warm campaign to date, distributing nearly 1,000 brand-new winter coats to children and families in need across Lake County, Illinois. This year’s effort was made possible through partnerships with Waukegan Family and Community Engagement, Boys and Girls Club of Lake County, Cool Ministries, Fill a Heart 4 Kids, North Chicago Community Partners (NCCP), and Service and Learning Together (SaLT). Rotarians led a dedicated team of volunteers to raise funds and coordinate distribution, ensuring that children receive warm, high-quality coats just in time for winter.
Thank you to our outgoing 2024-2025 Club President, Peter Elmer. Under Peter's leadership, club members, including 2024-2025 board members, accomplished key goals in donations, memberships, social events, service events, and more! Peter also restarted our club's support for ending polio!
We’re on a mission to find the 12.5 million unvaccinated children around the world. Learn about what Rotary is doing to End Polio Now, starting with "zero dose" children!
On April 11th, visit Lake Forest High School (9 AM – 4 PM) to see a real Iron Lung, a powerful reminder of polio’s impact. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, this exhibit highlights the fight against polio and efforts to eradicate it worldwide.
