The Lake Forest Podcast

Pete Jansons
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Get to know Lake Forest Illinois by listening to conversations with its Residents, Business Owners, and City Government. Pull up a stool and witness where parody meets entertainment. Believe What you will as there are no fact checkers on this show. If you like what we do you can always buy us a beer https://www.patreon.com/LakeForestPodcast

  1. 🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: Morgan Coghill Challenges Schneider! 🔥

    4D AGO

    🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: Morgan Coghill Challenges Schneider! 🔥

    🚨 Lake Forest is talking politics, turnout drama & local heat! 🔥Pete Jansons, Joe Weiss, Jeff Urso & guests go hard on Morgan Coghill’s return challenge to Brad Schneider, the infamous 8% voter turnout roast, Joe’s LF4T complaint, and downtown parking shake-up.Key Moments (your timestamps + links):0:00 Intro & sponsors 💥9:10 Morgan Coghill https://www.coghillforcongress.com/10:37 Congressman Brad Schneider Guest List Dispute https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/0...11:20 Indivisible Illinois Statewide and Local Action Groups https://www.indivisibleillinois.org/c...20:28 Term Limits in Congress ⚖️22:00 Coghill Show Clip    • 🛑 Socialism Hits the North Shore?! Morgan ...  22:40 Coghill Voting vs Schneider voting – what would be different with Morgan?24:20 Supply Chains, Drugs and Inflation 💊32:20 Brad Schneider Staffer arrested 😳40:15 ID for voting? 🗳️42:30 Shortage of Health Care Facilities and Personnel44:40 Free Medical School 🎓48:00 Trade Schools 🔧51:37 Democratic Socialists should do mandatory military/public service56:05 Joe Weiss files complaint against LF4T 📜1:00:33 Parents Care ❤️1:02:08 Update On Lake Forest Parking from City Council Meeting 🅿️1:17:14 Is 8% good enough voter turnout in Lake Forest? 🤨1:19:25 Is there someone that can make sure we aren’t getting defrauded in the 10th District?1:21:50 City Of Lake Forest Parking Presentation    • LF City Council | 02.02.2026  Subscribe for more Lake Forest fire:    / @lakeforestpodcast  Website: https://www.lakeforestpodcast.comSupport the show:   / lakeforestpodcast  #LakeForestPodcast #MorganCoghill #BradSchneider #LakeForestIL #IL10 #VoterTurnout #LF4T

    1h 25m
  2. 🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: Caucus Vote & Voting Rights 🗳️

    5D AGO

    🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: Caucus Vote & Voting Rights 🗳️

    The Lake Forest Podcast hosts Pete Jansons, Joe Weiss, Jeff Urso, and former State Senator Susan Garrett discuss the recent failure of the Lake Forest Caucus bylaw amendment. The team explores the controversy surrounding internet voting, the need for binding results in caucus elections, and strategies to increase local voter participation from its current 8% level.Key Moments0:00 Intro6:22 Caucus Bylaw Vote Failed17:28 Pete's framing of the voting issue18:48 Senator Susan Garrett's take on the voting issue32:45 How do we get more people to vote in local election issues38:02 Enjoy Lake Forest videos Eileen Looby    • Inside Lake Forest - South Gate Cafe  47:09 Trust and Transparency Caucus what happened to Next President why did he resign?1:11:17 Pete's been complaining about the Lake Forest Caucus Bylaws for 5 years    • Throw Back Thursday: May 6, 2021 Lake Fore...  1:14:40 The Lake Forest Podcast ability to get discourse going on issuesSubscribe:    / @lakeforestpodcast  Visit: https://www.lakeforestpodcast.comSupport:   / lakeforestpodcast  #LakeForestPodcast #PeteJansons #SkooWalker #JeffUrso #JoeWeiss #LakeForestIL #LakeBluffIL #CaucusBylaws #LocalPolitics #AbsenteeVoting #InternetVoting #SusanGarrett #VoterTurnout #CommunityEngagement #Transparency #ElectionDebate #Bylaws #IllinoisPolitics #LakeCounty #LocalGovernment

    1h 19m
  3. 🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: Bears ROBBED 😭 | Caucus Remote Vote WAR 🔥 | Transparency BOMBSHELL 💣

    JAN 24

    🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: Bears ROBBED 😭 | Caucus Remote Vote WAR 🔥 | Transparency BOMBSHELL 💣

    Bears heartbreak meltdown 😤 Caleb's miracle not enough, field goal regrets everywhere! Caucus remote voting vote THIS SATURDAY—big debate on electronic option 🗳️💥 Joe Weiss filing complaint vs Lake Forest for Transparency ⚖️💰 Plus ER ambulance costs, firefighter contract update, Wiener Circle NSFW rants, Parents Care FOIA win, and Lake Forest chaos.Crew: Pete Jansons, Jeff Urso, Joe Weiss + Lori Fitzgerald & Philippe Melin!Key Moments:0:00 - Intro & sponsors9:12 - Conor Clark show    • Connor Clark's Journey in Sports Broadcast...  18:30 - Weiner Circle19:40 - Weiner Circle experience (Raunchy language NSFW Ear Muffs)    • The Cheeseburger Show: Wiener's Circle Unc...  27:50 - How Much is an ambulance ride in Lake Forest?28:50 - Any update on The Fireman Contract/Staffing?    • Lake Forest Illinois Firefighters UNDERSTA...  30:35 - Caucus Vote regarding Online Voting https://www.lakeforestcaucus.com/endo...https://www.lakeforestcaucus.com/post...41:06 - Why are people against remote voting?48:29 - What should be changed in the bylaws? In priority?57:50 - Philippe Melin Joins the show59:07 - Parents Care Update https://www.parentscare.org/1:01:05 - Parents Care Attorney General Victory Against Lake Forest Schools1:14:32 - Joe Weiss Challenging Lake Forest For TransparencySubscribe:    / @lakeforestpodcast  Visit: https://www.lakeforestpodcast.comSupport:   / lakeforestpodcast   #LakeForestPodcast #LakeForestIL #LakeBluffIL #ChicagoBears #BearsNation #CalebWilliams #BenJohnson #CaucusVote #RemoteVoting #LakeForestTransparency #ParentsCare #FOIA #LocalDrama #WienerCircle #AmbulanceRide #FirefightersContract #VoteSaturday #PeteJansons #JeffUrso #JoeWeiss #LoriFitzgerald #PhilippeMelin #NorthShoreVibes

    1h 26m
  4. 🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: Bears vs Rams Playoff Hype, Local Parking Wars & Bar Madness 🏈🍕

    JAN 17

    🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: Bears vs Rams Playoff Hype, Local Parking Wars & Bar Madness 🏈🍕

    Pete Jansons and Jeff Urso break down the Bears' epic comeback over the Packers and preview the huge NFC Divisional showdown vs. the Rams this Sunday. They share wild bar stories from the win (crowds going nuts at Duffers!), predict the game, rant on Lake Forest parking drama (Deer Path trees stealing spots?), and chat Chicago sports, local eats, and more North Shore vibes.Key Moments:3:01 – Bears victory celebration & bandwagon talk6:07 – Bar energy during the Packers comeback9:47 – Mental game & never-give-up mindset11:12 – Duffers tailgate plans for Rams game38:32 – Parking battles & train lot solutionsSubscribe:    / @lakeforestpodcast  Visit: https://www.lakeforestpodcast.comSupport:   / lakeforestpodcast  #LakeForestPodcast #PeteJansons #JeffUrso #ChicagoBears #BearsVsRams #NFLPlayoffs #LakeForestIL #LakeBluffIL #BearDown #ChicagoSports #BearsPlayoffs #LocalBars #Duffers #ParkingWars #NorthShore #NFL #CalebWilliams #SoldierField #ChicagoFootball #CommunityTalk

    59 min
  5. 🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: Bears vs Packers 🏈 Caucus Voting 🗳️ Local Vibes

    JAN 10

    🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: Bears vs Packers 🏈 Caucus Voting 🗳️ Local Vibes

    🔥 NEW EPISODE DROPPED! Pete Jansons & Joe Weiss are fired up talking Bears-Packers showdown 🏈 (with some BOLD predictions!), diving deep into the hot Lake Forest Caucus online voting debate 🗳️, and bringing the energy with Jeff Urso spilling tailgate plans 🍔🍻, epic local business stories, and wild Highland Park bureaucracy drama 😤. Pure Lake Forest chaos, laughs, and real talk – you don’t wanna miss this! 🚀💥Key Moments00:00 Patreon Supporters02:25 Happy New Year and Bears Talk04:19 Lake Forest Caucus Voting Discussion13:04 Jeff Urso Joins27:03 Tailgate Plans29:12 Lights and Holidays30:10 Highland Park Liquor License Story38:21 Predictions: Packers 28-1442:47 Wrap UpSubscribe:    / @lakeforestpodcast  Visit: https://www.lakeforestpodcast.comSupport:   / lakeforestpodcast  #LakeForestPodcast #PeteJansons #JeffUrso #JoeWeiss #LakeForestIL #LakeBluffIL #ChicagoBears #GreenBayPackers #BearsVsPackers #LakeForestCaucus #OnlineVoting #CaucusVote #LocalPolitics #NFLTalk #CommunityPodcast #IllinoisFootball #TailgateParty #BearDown

    45 min
  6. 🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: NYE Bash, Gaming Wins & Bratski's 🍾🎰🍻

    JAN 1

    🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: NYE Bash, Gaming Wins & Bratski's 🍾🎰🍻

    🎉 Buckle up for a fun-filled episode on the Lake Forest Podcast! We're diving into epic New Year's Eve plans 🍾, Chicago's hot new video gaming laws 🎰, juicy insider tips from Bratski's bar with guest Nina 🍻, quirky Florida living hacks 🌴😎, Bears football thrills 🏈, and spicy local politics like school choice referendums and caucus voting revamps 🗳️. Laughter, insights, and Lake Forest vibes await!Key Moments:0:00 - Shout out to Bratski's Bar https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000934624045518:32 - Sunny's in Naples: A Chicago-style joint in Florida https://sonnysnaples.com/14:54 - American Place Casino in Waukegan https://americanplace.com/15:40 - Nina from Bratski's joins the show25:40 - Tip Credit from the Federal Government46:45 - What's coming up in 2026Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LakeForestPodcastVisit: https://www.lakeforestpodcast.comSupport: https://www.patreon.com/lakeforestpodcast#lakeforestpodcast #PeteJansons #SkooWalker #JeffUrso #JoeWeiss #LakeForestIL #LakeBluffIL #NewYearsEve #BarGaming #ChicagoGaming #BratskisBar #FloridaLiving #BearsFootball #PackersRivalry #LocalPolitics #CaucusVoting #VideoGamingTerminals #ShieldsTownship #IllinoisPolitics

    56 min
  7. 🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: 🎄 Merry Christmas! 🐻 Bears Thrill & 🍕 Pizza Secrets

    12/25/2025

    🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: 🎄 Merry Christmas! 🐻 Bears Thrill & 🍕 Pizza Secrets

    🎄 Merry Christmas, Lake Forest! 🎅☕ Grab your coffee and kick off the morning with Pete and Jeff Urso dishing out fun local holiday stories (Santa on fire trucks! 🔥🚒), the INSANE Bears comeback 🐻💥, cruise hacks 🛳️🍹, beer trends 🍺, and killer pizza secrets straight from a pro (Detroit-style origins + homemade dough tips! 🍕🔥). Perfect cozy Christmas listen on this warmer-than-usual day!Key Moments0:00 Intro & Sponsors2:46 Greeting & Merry Christmas3:22 Christmas Stories: Santa on Fire Trucks in Lake Bluff4:43 Weather Chat: Warm Christmas & Ice Rinks5:18 Bears Game Excitement & Playoff Predictions8:40 Discovering Blenders at Local Clubs9:47 Cruise Tips: Packages, Balconies & Hacks13:19 College Football Bowl Games & Notre Dame Debate15:14 Beer Trends: Guinness Season & Yingling17:10 Shots & Drinks: Lemon Drops to Rumplements20:01 Brewery Shifts: From IPAs to Full Bars21:03 Staff Holiday Gatherings23:42 Pizza Tips: Grilling Pizza & Dough Recipes30:15 Detroit Style Pizza History & Origins36:27 Deep Dish Chicago Pizza History39:45 Holiday Food Plans: Seafood, Pierogis & Sushi44:19 Closing: New Year's Wishes: New Year's WishesSubscribe:    / @lakeforestpodcast  Visit: https://www.lakeforestpodcast.comSupport:   / lakeforestpodcast  #lakeforestpodcast #PeteJansons #SkooWalker #JeffUrso #JoeWeiss #LakeForestIL #LakeBluffIL #MerryChristmas #ChristmasMorning #BearsFootball #ChicagoBears #PizzaSecrets #DetroitPizza #HolidayTraditions #CruiseTips #GuinnessSeason #BearsPlayoffs #LocalBars #WarmChristmas #ChristmasStories

    48 min
  8. 🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: 🎄 Christmas Markets & Snow Rants ❄️

    12/20/2025

    🎙️ Lake Forest Podcast: 🎄 Christmas Markets & Snow Rants ❄️

    Ho ho ho from Lake Forest! 🎅 Hosts Pete Jansons, Joe Weiss, and Jeff Urso dish on holiday vibes—dreaming of European Christmas markets in Market Square, heated mats for snow shoveling woes, dog poop debates, religion tangents, school iPad restrictions, Bears vs. Packers hype, politics riffs on Churchill & Israel, and craft beer shifts at Duffers. Festive local drama at its best! 🔥Key Moments:0:00 Sponsors Shoutouts2:30 Holiday Greetings & Religion Debates10:45 Snow Shoveling, Sidewalks & Dog Poop Issues16:20 Chicago Politics & History Tangents23:15 Socialism, Elections & Local Candidates28:40 Israel, Gaza & Middle East Discussion34:50 Churchill's Role in History39:10 European Travel & High-Speed Rail43:25 Christmas Markets Idea for Lake Forest48:00 Bears vs. Packers Hype & Sports Talk52:15 School iPad Policies & Tech Concerns56:30 Christmas Services, New Year's & ClosingSubscribe:    / @lakeforestpodcast  Visit: https://www.lakeforestpodcast.comSupport:   / lakeforestpodcast   #LakeForestPodcast #PeteJansons #SkooWalker #JeffUrso #JoeWeiss #LakeForestIL #LakeBluffIL #ChristmasMarkets #EuropeanChristmas #ReligionDebate #SnowShoveling #DogPoopDrama #SchooliPadPolicies #BearsVsPackers #LocalPolitics #ChurchillHistory #IsraelGaza #DuffersPub #HolidayFun #MarketSquare

    1h 9m
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Get to know Lake Forest Illinois by listening to conversations with its Residents, Business Owners, and City Government. Pull up a stool and witness where parody meets entertainment. Believe What you will as there are no fact checkers on this show. If you like what we do you can always buy us a beer https://www.patreon.com/LakeForestPodcast

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  • Creator
    Pete Jansons
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    470
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Pete Jansons
  • Show Website
    The Lake Forest Podcast