In the Media

This video was made in celebration of our 60th anniversary.

This video provides a brief look at our history and a glimpse into the lives of our Participants.

Lambs Farm relies on the support of others, and we need your help. See why you’re so important to us!

This commercial is part of the Visit Lake County summer 2012 campaign. Lambs Farm is featured at the end!

Lambs Farm is part of the Illinois Made program. This program highlights businesses that embody the personal spirit of Illinois, demonstrating through their work what makes the state so unique.

2021 – In the Media

Daily Herald – December 2021
Lambs Farm’s Breakfast with Santa event was featured in the top things to do for the week before Christmas. Read about it here!

Daily Herald – November 2021
Lambs Farm’s assortments were featured in the Chicago Tribune Holiday Gift Guide. Read about it here!

Daily Herald – October 2021
The Green Pet Shop donated cooling pads to the Dogwood Garden & Pet Center and featured Lambs Farm in their Instagram reel. Read about it here!

Daily Herald – September 2021
WGN made a special visit to Lambs Farm for our 60th anniversary! Read about it here!

Daily Herald – August 2021
The Farmyard was named as one of the top things to do in Lake County during Labor Day weekend. Read about it here!

Daily Herald – July 2021
Lambs Farm was highlighted in the Daily Herald. Read about it here!

Daily Herald – June 2021
Our 60K Challenge and 60th anniversary were highlighted in an interview with NTD news. Read about it here!

Daily Herald – May 2021
The Dogwood Garden & Pet Center visited 95 WIIL ROCK and 102.3XLC to inform the public about our adoption process. Read about it here!

Daily Herald – April 2021
Potting Party was featured in Visit Lake County’s “Top 10 Things to do in May” blog post. Read about it here!

Daily Herald – April 2021
Kenosha Running Club included our 60K Challenge in their running magazine, Beyond Trails & Roads. Read about it here!

Daily Herald – March 2021
The Daily Herald featured Lambs Farm’s Farmyard season opening in their Best Bets section. Read about it here!

Visit Lake County – March 2021
Visit Lake County featured Lambs Farm’s Bunny Brunch in their egg-cellent Easter blog. Read about it here!

Visit Lake County – February 2021
Visit Lake County highlighted our Farmyard Photo Packages in its blog as a Valentine’s Day date idea. Read about it here!

Visit Lake County – February 2021
Visit Lake County posted a video package to help us kick off our 60th anniversary. Read about it here!

Visit Lake County – January 2021
Visit Lake County highlighted Lambs Farm’s Chocolate Covered Raspberry Butter Cookies in its blog. Read about it here!

2020 – In the Media

NBC Chicago – December 2020
NBC Chicago highlights the Sugar Maple Country Store’s holiday season through our partnership with Illinois Made. Read about it here!

Visit Lake County – December 2020
Visit Lake County highlights Lambs Farm in their shop local feature. Read about it here!

Visit Lake County – September 2020
The Farmyard’s safe trick-or-treating event was featured in Visit Lake County’s blog. Read about it here!

Chicago Tribune – September 2020
The Chicago Tribune highlights Lambs Farm’s reopening and reservation system. Read about it here!

Visit Lake County – August 2020
The Farmyard was mentioned as a top place to visit over Labor Day weekend in Visit Lake County’s blog. Read about it here!

Shaw Media – July 2020
Shaw Media features Lambs Farm’s reopening and the steps taken to keep everyone safe and healthy. Read about it here!

Visit Lake County – June 2020
Visit Lake County highlights Lambs Farm’s reopening as the #1 thing to do in Lake County over the weekend. Read about it here!

Daily Herald – May 2020
The Daily Herald highlights Lambs Farm’s virtual Car Show. Read about it here!

Visit Lake County – May 2020
The Farmyard was featured as a safe Mother’s Day outing by Visit Lake County. Read about it here!

Visit Lake County – January 2020
Participants who work at the Magnolia Cafe & Bakery were featured during Visit Lake County’s Restaurant Week. Read about it here!

Chicago Tribune – January 2020
Lambs Farm’s popular Puppy Yoga sessions were featured in the Chicago Tribune. Read about it here!

Fox 32 News – January 2020
Lambs Farm’s Farmyard was featured on Fox 32 News for Christmas Tree donations. Read about it here!

2019 – In the Media

Only In Your State – December 2019
Lambs Farm’s Magnolia Cafe & Bakery was featured for its delicious comfort food.  Read about it here!

Visit Lake County – September 2019
Lambs Farm’s Fall on the Farm event was featured in the Top Things To Do this Weekend on Visit Lake County’s blog.

Visit Lake County – September 2019
Lambs Farm’s Fall on the Farm event was featured in the Top Things To Do this Weekend on Visit Lake County’s blog.  Read about it here!

Daily Herald – July 2019
Animal Keepers from Lambs Farm’s Farmyard gave Animal Talks about the Lake County Fair.  Read about it here!

Northwest Indiana Times– May 2019
The Farmyard was featured in the NWI Times for being a place that offers fun for animal lovers of all ages. Read about it here!

Chicago Parent–April 2019
Lambs Farm’s Potting Party was featured in Chicago Parent’s Mother’s Day Guide. Read about it here!

Chicago Parent– March 2019
The Farmyard was featured in Chicago Parent’s Spring Break Guide. Read about it here!

Visit Lake County– February 2019
The Magnolia Cafe & Bakery at Lambs Farm participated in Visit Lake County’s Restaurant Week. In addition to being featured on a live video by 102.3 XLC, they were also featured in Visit Lake County’s Steakhouse Guide.  Read about it here!

Visit Lake County– January 2019
Lambs Farm’s Valentine’s Day event, Sweets for Sweetie, was featured by Visit Lake County. Read about it here!

2018 – In the Media

Daily Herald– December 2018
Lambs Farm is so grateful for the MBX volunteers that helped in the bakery during the busy holiday season. Read about it here!

Lake County Journal– December 2018
Lambs Farm is honored that Highland Middle chose them for their school-wide charity project for the school year. Read about it here!

Daily Herald– December 2018
Lambs Farm is honored that Highland Middle chose them for their school-wide charity project for the school year. Read about it here!

Daily Herald– November 2018
Participants were featured in a preview article about the Lambs Farm Holiday Lights Gift & Craft Show organized by Tower Show Productions. Read about it here!

Cook Memorial Library– October 2018
Lambs Farm was featured in Cook Memorial Library’s Shelf Life. Read about it here!

Chicago Tribune – September 2018
Lambs Farm’s Participant Theater production takes a lot of preparation each year. Read about it here!

Packed with a Purpose- June 2018
Lambs Farm’s mission was shared in an article posted by Packed with a Purpose.Read about it here!

Chicago Parent- June 2018
Chicago Parent featured Lambs Farm’s Farmyard as a summer destination. Read about it here!

Chicago Bears- May 2018
Chicago Bears Rookies volunteered in all of our businesses on May 21. Read about it on the official website of the Chicago Bears, in the Daily Herald and NBC Sports.

Visit Lake County- April 2018
Lambs Farm’s Model Train Day was featured in Visit Lake County’s “Things To Do This Weekend.” Read about it here!

Visit Lake County- March 2018
Lambs Farm was featured in Visit Lake County’s “Spring Break in Lake County 2018.” Read about it here!

Daily Herald- March 2018
Lambs Farm was featured in an article, “Suburban Restaurants Gearing up for Easter Brunch.” Read about it here!

Visit Lake County- February 2018
The Magnolia Cafe & Bakery was featured in Visit Lake County’s blog, “11+ Eateries to Upgrade Your Brunch Experience”. Read about it here!

Chicago Tribune- February 2018
Lambs Farm was awarded the Character & Leadership Award from District 70.
Read about it here!

Lake County Journal- January 2018
Farmyard manager, Jodi Miller, informs the community about Christmas tree donations for the animals to eat.Read about it here!

2017 – In the Media

Daily Herald- December 2017
Special Olympics Athletic Director, Ginny Luptak, was featured in an article about Lambs Farm’s recognition from the Special Olympics.Read about it here!

Daily Herald- November 2017
Lambs Farm was included in an article about “Where to Find Santa in Chicago Suburbs.” Read about it here!

Daily Herald- October 2017
An exciting preview of Lambs Farm’s new Fall on the Farm event was featured in the Daily Herald. Read about it here!

Lake County News-Sun- September 2017
Lambs Farm Participant Theater Aladdin performances were featured in the Lake County News-Sun as a “Top Five Things To Do” for the week. Read about it here!

Daily Herald – September 2017
Volunteers from Discover who dedicate their time to Lambs Farm were featured in the Daily Herald. Read about it here!

Chicago Parent – August 2017
Lambs Farm’s Farmyard was featured in Chicago Parent. Read about it here!

OnlyInYourState – August 2017
Lambs Farm’s Farmyard was featured in OnlyInYourState. Read about it here!

2016 – In the Media

Chicago Tribune – December 2016
Lambs Farm’s Breakfast with Santa event was featured in the Chicago Tribune. Read about it here!

Chicago Tribune – November 2016
Lambs Farm’s “Harvesting the Spirit, Downtown on the Farm Gala 2016” at the Chicago Cultural Center was featured in the Chicago Tribune. Read about it here!

Daily Herald – November 2016
Lambs Farm’s preparation for the 36th Annual Holiday Lights Gift & Craft Fair was featured in the Daily Herald. Read about it here!

Lake Zurich Courier – October 2016
Lambs Farm’s Holiday Lights Gift & Craft Fair was featured in the Lake Zurich Courier’s guide to suburban holiday bazaars and boutiques. Read about it here!

Chicago Tribune – September 2016
Lambs Farm’s “The Lion King” cast was featured in the Chicago Tribune. Read about it here!

Chicago Tribune – August 2016
Lambs Farm’s 32nd Annual Lambs Farm Golf Day in Memory of Jack Stein was featured in the Chicago Tribune. Read about it here!

Chicago Tribune – July 2016
Volunteers from MBX Systems and Lambs Farm’s farmyard was featured in the Chicago Tribune News-Sun. Read about it here!

Chicago Tribune – June 2016
Lambs Farm’s Father’s Day Brunch was featured in the Chicago Tribune News-Sun as a must-do activity to celebrate dad. Read about it here!

Daily Herald – May 2016
Cheny Furniture held a grand opening and charity raffle, donating new furniture to Lambs Farm. The event was featured in the Daily Herald. Read about it here!

Chicago Tribune – April 2016
Train Day and the Magnolia Cafe & Bakery was featured in the Chicago Tribune. Read about it here!

Lake County News-Sun – March 2016
Lambs Farm’s appreciation for recycling was mentioned in the Lake County-News Sun. Read about it here!

Lake County Illinois Blog – February 2016
Lambs Farm’s Sweets for Sweetie was a featured event in the Lake County Illinois Blog. Read about it here!

The Chicago Community Trust – January 2016
The heartfelt history of a special volunteer and the creation of the Elvis Club at Lambs Farm was featured in The Chicago Community Trust. Read about it here!

2015 – In the Media

Daily Herald – October 2015
The 10th Annual Barn Burner BBQ was featured in the Daily Herald News-Sun. Read about it here!

Daily Herald – May 2015
As a way to highlight our Mother’s Day Brunch, the Daily Herald ran a retro gallery of photos which showed the history of our Lambs Farm restaurant. View the gallery.

Daily Herald – April 2015
Dianne Yaconetti, president and CEO of Lambs Farm, was interviewed by the Daily Herald about the budget cuts from Governor Rauner. Read the full story.

WGTD Radio 91.1 – February 2015
Lambs Farm Wellness Specialist Kady Magnuson was invited to speak on the morning show about our basketball team’s partnership with Carthage College and the overall mission of Lambs Farm. Listen here.

Daily Herald – February 2015
Our Participant Ruth Moyer was interviewed by the Daily Herald about competing in the Special Olympics Illinois Winter Games. Read her story here.

2014 – In the Media

WGN Radio – October 2014
Reporter Rick Kogan interviewed Dianne Yaconetti, president and CEO of Lambs Farm, about the mission of Lambs Farm and the current Illinois budget difficulties.

Small Town Big Deal – May 29, 2014
Hosts Jann Carl and Rodney Miller travel across the country to tell the great stories of America.In this episode they showcased the history and mission of Lambs Farm. Watch it online on CarbonTV.

2013 – In the Media

WCIU Chicago – November 13, 2013
WCIU’s morning show U & Me This Morning, featured Lambs Farm’s Participants and programs during their Inspiring U segment. WCIU Inspiring U segment.

ABC7 Chicago – March 7, 2013
ABC7’s Ben Bradley interviews Lambs Farm’s CEO Dianne Yaconetti about how the State of Illinois’ budget woes effect our organization and Participants. ABC7 Report.

2012 – In the Media

US99.5’s Weekend Journal – August 2012
Stephanie Norum, Operations and Special Events Manager for Lambs Farm, talks about our employment opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities and the Country Bumpkin Festival. (starts at approx. 17:00) Weekend Journal Podcast

Forest and Bluff Magazine – July 2012
Reporter Jenna Shubert spoke with Lambs Farm’s CEO Dianne Yaconetti and Golf Committee Member Doug Durbin about the upcoming 28th Annual Golf Day in memory of Jack Stein. Golfing for Good

2011 – In the Media

ABC7 Chicago – October 30, 2011
Reporter Karen Meyer spoke with Lambs Farm’s CEO Dianne Yaconetti and original Participant Janice Small about Lambs Farm’s 50th anniversary. ABC7 Chicago report

Lake County Journal – September 22-28, 2011
Reporter Cassandra Doyle spoke with Lambs Farm’s CEO Dianne Yaconetti about Lambs Farm#8217;s 50th Anniversary, the organization’s history and what is planned for the future. Lake County Journal

Crain’s Chicago Business – September 12, 2011
Reporter Lisa Bertagnoli interviewed Lambs Farm’s Board of Directors Chairman about the Growing the Legacy Gala held at the Hilton Chicago. Crains Gala Preview

Daily Herald – August 15, 2011
Reporter Melissa Silverberg spoke with Lambs Farm’s CEO Dianne Yaconetti and several Participant families about Lambs Farm, and how it makes a difference the Participants’ lives. Daily Herald

Pioneer Press – August 11, 2011
Reporter John Roszkowski interviewed Lambs Farm’s CEO about our history, the importance of our services, and what is planned for the future. Pioneer Press – August 11