Lake Forest City Council endorses construction of communications tower in hopes of improving cell coverage
By Daniel I. Dorfman
Published on March 23, 2026.
The Lake Forest City Council has unanimously approved the construction of a new telecommunications tower by private company Tower North, in an effort to improve cell coverage. The new 160-foot tower will be built near the existing water tower and a ground lease at the city's compost center. The initial lease term is five years, with options for nine more five-year extensions. The city will receive an upfront payment of $125,000 and monthly rent of $500 or 30% of subtenant rental revenue. With the construction, the city expects Verizon to establish a presence at the site. However, while improvements are expected, residents should not anticipate a complete fix.
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