Inside ICE’s Massive Expansion: Detained, Deported or Dead
The last year has seen the number of Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers increase by 120%, leading to conflict and questions across the country. In 2025, 43,305 ICE arrests were…
2026
Player of the Month: March
Girls Player of the Month: Blanka Devai Blanka Devai ‘27 has been named Player of the Month for February and March in recognition of her outstanding performance and positive impact…
Seahawks Blow Out Patriots in Super Bowl LX
As Super Bowl LX concluded in Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, the Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13. Fans were left disappointed with an amazing defensive performance…
LFA Winter Athletics Season Recap
Boys Basketball Boys Basketball had another fantastic season. They were led by strong play from Levi Tallos ‘26 and Elijah Eschemeyer ‘26. Right now they are sitting at 13-13 but…
A Successful First Season for Chance
Lake Forest Academy’s Cheer and Dance Team, Chance, began their 2025-26 season in November, working hard to learn and choreograph pieces to showcase. The team works to uplift school spirit…
An Insider Look at the U.S. High School Squash Championships
On February 19, the LFA Boys Varsity Squash Team travelled to Philadelphia to take part in the 2026 U.S. High School Team Championships. On Thursday, the boys had a very…
A Defining Season of Growth for LFA Girls Hockey
A successful Varsity Girls Hockey season was brought to a close on February 1, ending with the team placing fifth within the Metro Girls Hockey League—just shy of qualifying for…
LFA Students Win National Chinese Essay Contest
We are thrilled to congratulate the following winners: Riya Kapoor ’28 (G10, Regular) – Gold Award Asha Bock ’28 (G10, Regular) – Silver Award Kyra Quinn ’27 (G11, Regular) –…
Late Property Taxes Force Cook County Schools to Take Out Loans
Cook County property tax delays have caused a funding deficit for Chicago Public Schools (CPS), forcing the school district to take out over $1.6 billion in loans and make interest…
Flu Hits Illinois Hard This Winter
2026’s flu season is hitting harder than usual, and Illinois is feeling it. Across Illinois, health officials are reporting widespread outbreaks, rising hospital visits and an unusually early spike in…