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  • 🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: 👑 Meghan May Meltdown! 😭 Tack Shrugs Off Tower Tears
    2025/07/12

    👑 Meghan Markle May (aka Katie May) brings tears, frustration, and fire to the Lake Forest City Council mic as she pleads against the proposed 📡 cell tower near Deerpath and Oakwood Ave.Mayor Randy Tack—dubbed “King Tack” by locals—responds with icy calm, denying public Q&A and calling himself “just a volunteer.” The exchange has the whole room buzzing.📡🔥 Watch this raw, emotional moment unfold—Tack vs. May—in full.🎥 Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/UsgvvpelUi4📍 See the bigger picture on what’s happening behind the scenes in Lake Forest.Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LakeForestPodcastVisit: https://www.lakeforestpodcast.comSupport: https://www.patreon.com/lakeforestpodcast#LakeForestPodcast #MeghanMay #KatieMay #KingTack #RandyTack #LakeForestIL #CellTower #CityCouncilMeltdown #TackVsMay #TowerTears #LakeForestDrama #PublicComment

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    7 分
  • 🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: 👑 Meghan Markel May vs City Hall! 📡 Tower Trouble & ⚾ Nude Coach Fallout
    2025/07/12
    Join Pete Jansons on the 🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast as Meghan Markle May storms City Hall in a wild showdown over 📡 cell towers, taxpayer funds, and public comment policy. We also break down the ⚾ Lake Bluff baseball coach streaking scandal that made TMZ, rumors about Donati’s and Duffers, and whether the City of Lake Forest is totally tone deaf.🔍 Don’t miss this fiery episode of local drama, viral headlines, and behind-the-scenes gossip from your favorite North Shore insiders.Key Moments:0:00 – Show Intro4:33 – Lake Forest Deerpath Business Bailout?10:55 – Is the City Tone Deaf?11:34 – Mayor Tack Asking Landlords for Rent Relief?12:47 – Healthy Ice Cream at Duffers? Mandie + ACAI Next Door16:20 – Whipping Up a Bowl of ACAI19:20 – Adult Drinks You Can Make with ACAI20:20 – ACAI Tour24:06 – ⚾ Lake Bluff Baseball Thoughts & TMZ Coach Fallout👉 https://www.tmz.com/2025/07/03/youth-...28:00 – Skoo Says Construction Falling Behind on Deerpath33:37 – Strings with Taking Federal $$ for Deerpath34:24 – Why Not Give Surplus Back to Taxpayers?34:58 – Jeff Urso on Government Grants40:26 – 🤔 Is Friends of LF Parks & Rec Really an NGO?41:10 – Lake Forest Fireworks Recap41:39 – Meghan Markle May Shows Up at City Council55:25 – Behind the Scenes with Meghan May1:01:25 – Viktor Leads Cell Tower Opposition1:01:36 – City Says Public Comment Isn’t Q&A… But Responds Anyway?1:08:30 – Cell Tower Health Myths1:14:00 – Skoo Only Cares If It’s on Oakwood Ave 😆Subscribe: / @lakeforestpodcast Visit: https://www.lakeforestpodcast.comSupport: / lakeforestpodcast #LakeForestPodcast #PeteJansons #MeghanMarkleMay #LakeForestIL #LakeBluffIL #CityCouncil #CellTowers #CoachScandal #TMZBaseball #BaseballDrama #OakwoodAve #Duffers #DonatisPizza #FriendsOfParksAndRec #LakeForestFireworks #ACAI #TaxpayerMoney #SkooWalker #JeffUrso #ViralNews
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    1 時間 22 分
  • 🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: 🍺 Beer Garden Drama & 🎾 $500K Tennis Courts?!
    2025/07/05

    Join Pete Jansons, Skoo Walker, and Joe Weiss on the 🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast for a fiery Fourth of July talk on Lake Forest’s hottest issues!🍺 Should the Beer Garden really move from the tennis courts?🎾 Is $500K too much for West Park's new pro-level tennis courts?🏊 Why doesn’t Lake Forest have a public pool?🎙️ Amy Jacobson exits WIND — what’s next for AM 560?🎆 Huge shout-out to Art Miller and Friends of the Fourth for an amazing fireworks show!We also discuss Parks and Rec Director Michael Wick’s revenue ideas, a strange sign-theft caper, and local business support.Key Moments:0:00 – Intro: Pete Jansons, Skoo Walker & Joe Weiss Kick Off!2:30 – Sign Caper: Stolen Signs Returned – Kids’ Prank?4:28 – Amy Jacobson Exits WIND: What’s Next for AM 560?8:01 – Beer Garden Debate: Tradition vs. $500K Tennis Court Move10:00 – Art Miller Shout-Out: Celebrating Lake Forest History41:40 – No Public Pool? Lake Forest’s Community Needs52:28 – City Revenue: Why Not Use Local Businesses?57:50 – Michael Wick’s Role: Is Parks and Rec Delivering?1:03:17 – Sponsor Thanks: Support Our Local Businesses!Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LakeForestPodcastVisit: https://www.lakeforestpodcast.comSupport: https://www.patreon.com/lakeforestpodcast#LakeForestPodcast #PeteJansons #SkooWalker #JoeWeiss#LakeForestIL #LakeBluffIL #BeerGarden #500KTennisCourts#WestPark #PublicPool #MichaelWick #AmyJacobson #FourthOfJuly#LocalBusiness #ArtMiller #IllinoisPodcast #ChicagoSuburbs

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    1 時間 6 分
  • BREAKING Lake Bluff Youth Baseball Coach Scandal EXPOSED No-Booze Rule Needed? Lake Forest Podcast
    2025/07/04

    BREAKING NEWS from The Lake Forest Podcast!Join Pete Jansons, Jeff Urso, and Joe Weiss as they dive into the shocking Lake Bluff Youth Baseball scandal, where two assistant coaches were fired after streaking naked in front of under-12 players at the Cooperstown All Star Village tournament in New York. EXCLUSIVE AUDIO: Hear edited clips from a team meeting where the coaches admit to being drunk and dismiss their actions as a “joke.” All minors’ names have been censored for privacy. The fallout: Team disqualified, coaches terminated, Otsego County Sheriff involved, and parents outraged. The solution: Should Lake Bluff Youth Baseball enforce a strict no-booze rule for coaches? We break down: The incident’s impact on Lake Bluff and Lake Forest communities Gaps in coach vetting and oversight How a no-alcohol policy could prevent future scandals What parents and leagues must do to protect kids Disclaimer: This audio was provided anonymously to The Lake Forest Podcast. All minors’ names have been removed. It is shared under Fair Use for journalistic purposes to promote accountability in youth sports. Contains adult language—viewer discretion advised. We want YOUR thoughts! Should LBYBA ban alcohol for coaches? Email LakeForestPodcast@gmail.com or comment below. Full story covered by CBS Chicago Aired: July 3, 2025 —Subscribe: / @lakeforestpodcast Visit: https://www.lakeforestpodcast.comSupport: / lakeforestpodcast #LakeForestPodcast #PeteJansons #JeffUrso #JoeWeiss #LakeBluffIL #LakeForestIL #YouthBaseball #LakeBluffYouthBaseball #CoachScandal #Cooperstown #BreakingNews #NoBoozeRule #StreakingIncident #OtsegoCountySheriff #BaseballTournament #YouthSports #AccountabilityMatters #ProtectOurKids

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    17 分
  • 🎙️ Follia Opens 🍝, Beer Jail Moves 🍺 & Block Party Recap 🎉 | Lake Forest Podcast
    2025/06/28
    Join Pete Jansons, Jeff Urso, and Joe Weiss on the 🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast as they dive into the latest local buzz: 🍝 the grand opening of Follia restaurant, 🍺 the surprising move of Beer Jail for Lake Forest Days, and 🎉 a full recap of the Western Ave Block Party. We also cover 🚨 electric scooter enforcement in Lake Bluff, the 🥵 heat wave in town, Starbucks drama, Deerpath construction, Duffers updates, and more!Key Moments:0:002:42 – Recap: Western Ave Block Party3:36 – Lake Forest Heat6:16 – Shoutout to Cathy Czerniak & Her History with Jeff Urso9:07 – Police Enforcement on Oakwood Ave • Are Lake Forest Cops Avoiding Law Enforcem... 11:10 – Joe Weiss Checks Out Follia11:39 – Bruno Abate Shoutout (Founder of Follia)12:10 – Paul Hamman clip • Paul Hamann Independent Candidate for Lake... 12:50 – Dress Code at Follia15:45 – Difference Between Sophia’s and Follia19:40 – Starbucks Says No to West Side Locationhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/0...22:20 – Did Starbucks Hurt Its Business by Changing Their Shops?28:10 – Dan Dorfman Article on Electric Motorbikes in Lake Forest30:00 – Is Anyone Using Nextdoor for Local News?31:00 – Lake Bluff Police Crack Down on Electric Bikes34:00 – West Side vs East Side Lake Forest36:20 – Parking at Follia42:50 – Deerpath Street Update44:17 – Music Licensing Issues49:20 – Beer Jail Moves from Tennis Courts for Lake Forest Days54:43 – Lake Forest Day Changes Video59:40 – July 4th Fireworks Infohttps://events.com/r/en_US/registrati...1:02:15 – What’s Going On at Duffers This Weekend?1:03:10 – Boil Water AlertSubscribe: / @lakeforestpodcast Visit: https://www.lakeforestpodcast.comSupport: / lakeforestpodcast #LakeForestPodcast #PeteJansons #JeffUrso #JoeWeiss #LakeForestIL #LakeBluffIL #FolliaItalian #BeerJail #WesternAveBlockParty #OakwoodAve #ElectricBikes #StarbucksLakeForest #LakeForestDays #Duffers #DeerpathConstruction #FourthOfJuly #BrunoAbate #PaulHamman #NextdoorApp #MusicLicensing
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    1 時間 9 分
  • 🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: 🎉 Western Ave Block Party Sat 6/21 2–8PM! w/ Jeff Urso & Nina from Duffers
    2025/06/20
    Join Pete Jansons on the 🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast with Jeff Urso and special guest Nina, the social media guru from Duffers Pub, as they preview the epic 🎉 Western Ave Block Party happening Saturday, June 21st from 2–8 PM right in front of Duffers! From smoked ribs to geocache hunts, liquor license trivia, and more—this episode brings you all the local buzz.🎸 2 live bands🎁 Tons of giveaways & family fun🍺 D1 liquor license insights🎯 Geocache scavenger hunt??🎥 Behind-the-scenes of Duffers' video strategy with Nina🚗 Parking talk and Oakwood’s “safest street” debateKey Moments:0:00 – Show Intro3:02 – Western Ave Block Party 6-21-25 / 19ddar5nga 4:46 – Oakwood: Safest Street in Lake Forest? • 🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: Jeff Urso & Skoo W... 8:40 – D1 Liquor License mentioned in City Council9:10 – What are the different liquor licenses?11:40 – Fruit flies at bars13:40 – Automatic Pouring Systems15:50 – Meet Duffers Manager & Video Specialist Nina16:46 – Duffers Remotes & Video Strategy21:57 – Geocache Scavenger Hunt??28:15 – Parking in Lake Forest📺 Subscribe: / @lakeforestpodcast 🌐 Visit: https://www.lakeforestpodcast.com💸 Support: / lakeforestpodcast #LakeForestPodcast #JeffUrso #PeteJansons #NinaFromDuffers #LakeForestIL #LakeBluffIL #WesternAveBlockParty #DuffersPub #LiquorLicense #OakwoodAve #GeocacheHunt #FruitFlies #AutomaticPouring #CityCouncilLakeForest #ParkingLakeForest #LakeForestEvents #FamilyFunLakeForest
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    41 分
  • 🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: ⛵ Autism & Sailing Magic with Scott Herman Spectrum Sailing
    2025/06/14
    Join Pete Jansons on the 🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast with Joe Weiss and Skoo Walker as we sit down with Scott Herman, founder of Spectrum Sailing—the FIRST national sailing camp created for youth on the Autism spectrum. We cover everything from 🚤 motor vs sailboat skills, to 🧬 genetic testing for autism, to 🎓 LFHS graduation shoutouts, 🎣 smelt fishing, and more.Scott shares amazing before-and-after stories from the camp, and we get real about what’s happening with 🚧 Oakwood Ave and radar tickets.⏱️ Key Moments (With Links):⛵ 0:00 – Spectrum Sailing👉 • Spectrum Sailing 🚔 13:58 – Oakwood Street Show Clip: Why are the cops STILL not writing tickets?👉 • Lake Forest Podcast: Oakwood Speeders, D... 🙋‍♂️ 18:06 – Scott Herman Intro🧬 23:16 – Genetic Test for Autism (SPARK)👉 https://sparkforautism.org/⚓ 35:20 – Motor Boats vs Sailboats: Captain skills compared🏅 41:37 – Special Olympics shoutout💙 42:15 – Before & After stories from Spectrum Sailing participants🤝 52:30 – Sailing is a team sport🫡 54:25 – Shoutout to Board President Alwin Brunner🎣 58:41 – Skoo, Pete & Joe talk smelt fishing🚨 59:58 – Skoo updates Joe on Oakwood radar🎓 1:00:43 – Congrats to Lauren Weiss & all LFHS graduates!🥍 1:03:34 – LFHS State Champion Lacrosse Team celebration🎓 1:08:17 – What happens to your grad cap after you toss it?🆚 1:12:00 – Skoo’s graduation vs today’s LFHS ceremony🏆 1:12:30 – John (Founder, Bandits Lacrosse): Why isn’t he on the LFHS Wall of Fame?👉 • John Lazzaretto Founder of Bandits Lacross... 🔗 Subscribe: / @lakeforestpodcast 🌐 Visit: https://www.lakeforestpodcast.com❤️ Support: / lakeforestpodcast #LakeForestPodcast #ScottHerman #SpectrumSailing #PeteJansons #JoeWeiss #SkooWalker #LakeForestIL #LakeBluffIL #AutismAwareness #Neurodiversity #OakwoodAve #LFHS #Graduation2025 #SmeltFishing #JohnLazeretto #BanditsLacrosse #SpecialOlympics #SparkStudy #LacrosseChamps
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    1 時間 23 分
  • Oakwood Speeders, Dog Park Drama & Seniors’ TV Fight!
    2025/06/07
    Join Pete Jansons on the 🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast with co-hosts Jeff Urso and Joe Weiss as they unpack some of the hottest local topics heating up Lake Forest!🚨 Speeding on Oakwood Ave: Residents are fed up, radar guns are deployed, and the city is under pressure. Are scooters part of the problem—or the solution?🛴 Electric Scooter Safety: With teens zooming through town, is Lake Forest ready to regulate scooters before someone gets seriously hurt?📺 Comcast PEG Channel Debate: The City Council is considering cutting the senior-accessible Comcast channel. Should tech-savvy assumptions drive policy—or do our seniors deserve better?Key Moments:0:002:40 – Pete and Skoo monitoring radar speed on Oakwood17:34 – Radar signs: good or bad?19:57 – Dog park incident26:27 – Do you want Pete on your street?26:50 – What's the solution?33:13 – City Council Meeting Channel 17 issue1:00:14 – Suggestions for Channel 17 issue1:07:50 – Joe's tax bill rant1:12:03 – Matt Montgomery show clip: Referendum1:18:07 – Meet the Fleet1:20:05 – Shout-out to Public Works and Recycling crew1:24:35 – Save money with ComEd's Hourly Pricing program https://hourlypricing.comed.com/1:27:44 – Shout-out to Jeff Urso's FB Group: LF/LB Takeout, Dine-In & Music / 2813478842064449 1:28:17 – Jeff Urso update on new restaurant opening next to DuffersExpect real talk, sharp takes, and a few rants as the guys break down what's working, what’s not, and who’s really looking out for Lake Forest residents.#LakeForestPodcast #LakeForestIL #LakeBluffIL #OakwoodAve #Speeding #DogParkIncident #Channel17 #ComcastPEG #SeniorCitizens #RadarGun #CityCouncil #ElectricScooters #PropertyTaxes #PublicWorks #ComEd #FiaTokco #LocalDining #CommunityNews #LocalPolitics #PublicSafety
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    1 時間 36 分