Maclaine Schmidt, 22, was pursuing a career in the culinary arts when his life was cut short in October shooting. LAKE BLUFF, IL — A 22-year-old Lake Bluff man who was among five people killed in a Mundelein murder-suicide last month is being remembered as a kind and talented young chef with a promising future ahead of him. Maclaine Schmidt was pursuing his passion for cooking and building a career in restaurant kitchens across the North Shore when he was fatally shot Oct. 18, according to a GoFundMe campaign established to support his grieving family. The fundraiser has raised more than $27,000 to help Maclaine's mother, Shelby Schmidt, and Anthony Nunnery with funeral arrangements, counseling and other expenses following his death. Find out what's happening in Libertyvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch. Friends described Maclaine as a gentle, kind young man who was finding his own path in the culinary world.
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A 24-year-old woman who witnesses say was racing another car at around 120 mph was seriously injured when her motorcycle rear-ended a car and sent debris into a Rolls-Royce on Interstate 94 near Lake Forest, authorities said. The Libertyville Fire Department and Illinois State Police responded around 6:10 p.m. on November 1 to eastbound Interstate 94 near milepost 18.25, just south of the Lake Forest Oasis, for a report of a crash with injuries involving a motorcycle. A preliminary investigation indicates the motorcycle was traveling in the second lane from the left and tried to move right into the third lane to pass a Toyota sedan in front of it but struck the rear of the Toyota, an Illinois State Police (ISP) spokesperson said. Debris from the motorcycle then struck a Rolls-Royce that was traveling in the third lane, ISP said. The Toyota was driven by an adult woman and the Rolls-Royce was driven by an adult man, ISP said.
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Emily Olsen Older homes often have details that newer construction struggles to recreate. Original woodwork, thoughtfully proportioned rooms, traditional cabinetry, and distinctive finishes give these properties their character. But the kitchens and bathrooms may no longer suit the people living in them. For homeowners in Lake Forest, Illinois, the challenge is deciding what to preserve and what to change. A disconnected kitchen may need better circulation, while a bathroom with limited storage and an aging tub may need a complete renovation. Successful remodeling does not require replacing everything. The aim is to improve everyday function without losing what makes the house distinctive. Start With What Makes the Home Different Before selecting cabinet doors or bathroom tile, identify features worth retaining. In older Lake Forest properties, these may include solid doors, original trim, plaster walls, decorative moldings, traditional window proportions, and distinctive flooring.
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