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2021 In Deerfield: Patch Looks Back
A timeline of some of the top stories we covered during the past calendar year.
DEERFIELD, IL — As journalists, we attempt to cover the important stories that readers care about each and every day. The past year has been filled with many of them in Deerfield and the nearby area. We look back at a few while also preparing for what's ahead in 2022.
JANUARY
- Walgreens Plans To Sell Drug Wholesale Business For $6.5B
- Schneider Calls On Invocation Of 25th Amendment to Remove Trump
- Rep. Schneider Tests Positive For Coronavirus
- District 109, Walgreens Partner For Pilot Vaccination Clinic
- Indoor Dining Reopens In Deerfield
- Walgreens Taps Starbucks Exec As CEO In Historic Move For Company
- Deerfield Schools Get $600K In Coronavirus Relief Funding
So cool! https://t.co/K11zspVYVd
— Village of Deerfield (@Deerfield_IL) January 7, 2021
FEBRUARY
- Walgreens, Uber Partner Up To Address Vaccine Equity Barriers
- New COVID-19 Cases Continue Decline In Deerfield
- Deerfield Shifts To Phase 4 Of Restore Illinois
- 4 Deerfield Students Named Presidential Scholar Candidates
- Walgreens Will Offer Over-The-Counter Coronavirus Test
MARCH
- 14 Students Test Positive For Coronavirus At DHS
- Coronavirus Vaccine Doses: Baxter Partners With Moderna
- Pritzker Announces $455K Transportation Grant To Deerfield
- Walgreens Set To Open COVID-19 Clinics At Amtrak
APRIL
- Regional Vaccination Site Opens April 7 In Deerfield
- Big Night For Caucus Slate In Deerfield Village Board Race
- Deerfield Election Results: Voters Weigh In On Several Boards
- Vaccination Site Opens To All Eligible Lake County Residents
- Walgreens Surpasses 11M Coronavirus Vaccines Administered
- Bannockburn To Pay Deerfield $1M For Emergency Dispatch Services
- Deerfield Student Is National Merit Scholarship Winner
- Deerfield High School Ranked No. 12 In Illinois
- Walgreens Launches Vaccine Appointment And Ride Service With Uber
MAY
- New Garden Planned To Honor Retiring Mayor Rosenthal
- Deerfield Man Pleads Guilty To Stealing From Disabled Kids' Group
- Walgreens Offering Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine To Ages 12-15
- Best Burger Place In Deerfield: Readers Pick
- Family Days Canceled, Fall Celebration Planned In Deerfield
- Deerfield Football Player Receives All-State Honor From Coaches
JUNE
- Geese Family Shops At Barnes & Noble In Deerfield: Watch Video
- Local Author Partners With Youth Disabilities Group In Riverwoods
- Hit-And-Run Chase With Deerfield Man Results In Police Injuries
- New Dog Care Franchise Opening In Deerfield
- Walgreens Offering Retail Products Through Uber Eats
- Japanese-Inspired Home By Famed Architect Colburn Hits Market
- 'Unprecedented' Season: Deerfield Wrestling Pins Competition
An inclusive LGBTQ Pride flag was raised today at Village Hall. At tonight’s Village Board meeting, Mayor Shapiro will proclaim June 2021 as the Village of Deerfield’s LGBTQ Pride Month, and encourage residents to eliminate prejudice and to celebrate our great diversity. pic.twitter.com/iAAD94TiAY
— Village of Deerfield (@Deerfield_IL) June 7, 2021
JULY
- 9 Deerfield Gymnasts Headed To Summer Olympics in Tokyo
- Deerfield Lifts Emergency Declaration In Place Since March 2020
- 5-Car Highway Crash Near Deerfield Sends Florida Man To Hospital
- Alleged Lynching Comments: Black Staffer Sues Schneider's Office
- Dementia Friendly Community: West Deerfield Township Recognized
- Bannockburn Awarded Grant For Environmental Work By ComEd
- Staff COVID-19 Cases Close Deerfield Driver's Services Facility
AUGUST
- Masks Required For Patrons, Staff At Deerfield Library
- Major Retailers Requiring Masks In Deerfield
- Local Rhythmic Gymnasts Set For Olympic Team Competition
- Walgreens Raising Starting Pay To $15 Per Hour
- $26K Grant Awarded To Deerfield Public Library
- 2 Deerfield Companies Make Fastest-Growing List
The Village installed signs this week to showcase our pollinator habitat rain gardens. This monarch at the Sunset Court commuter lot probably knew about it before the sign went in. pic.twitter.com/nx5BuyUZjl
— Village of Deerfield (@Deerfield_IL) August 4, 2021
SEPTEMBER
- Deerfield District 109 Board Earns Statewide Recognition
- Horizon Therapeutics Among State's Best Workplaces For Women
- 12 Deerfield Students Named 2022 National Merit Semifinalists
OCTOBER
- Chance's Crib: Rapper Buys Bannockburn Home For $2.3M
- Walgreens Boots Alliance Makes $5.2B Investment in VillageMD
- Walgreens Offering Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Boosters Nationwide
- Deerfield Man Sentenced For Stealing From Disabled Kids' Group
- 6 Deerfield Schools Among Best For Grades K-8: U.S. News
- Deerfield Receives $2.5M From American Rescue Plan
Last night, Mayor Shapiro proclaimed the week of October 17th-23rd of 2021 be officially declared @chicagosky Week in the Village of Deerfield. The WNBA Champions have practiced in Deerfield since May of 2011. The Sky flag will proudly fly at Village Hall through the week. pic.twitter.com/wuQLCJk35m
— Village of Deerfield (@Deerfield_IL) October 19, 2021
NOVEMBER
- Assault Weapon Ban Stands In Deerfield Following Deadlock: Court
- Deerfield RB Woodson Named To All-State Football Team By Coaches
- Marshalls Moves From Northbrook To Deerfield
- Deerfield Park District Named Finalist For National Award
- Action Jackson: Former Home Of Bulls Coach Sells In Bannockburn
- 'Jewish Olympics': Deerfield Hoopsters Ready To Travel Overseas
Thank you to Deerfield American Legion Post 738 for another lovely Veterans Day Ceremony for our local veterans. pic.twitter.com/68nU9Bz5rD
— Village of Deerfield (@Deerfield_IL) November 11, 2021
DECEMBER
- Walgreens Site Outage Delayed COVID-19 Test Scheduling, Results
- COVID-19 Self-Tests Selling Out At Deerfield Walgreens
- Walgreens Limiting COVID-19 Tests For Shoppers As Demand Surges
- Deerfield Ranked Among Best Suburbs For Urban Amenities
- Walgreens Launches 'Swear Jar' For Mental Health During Holidays
- Newsweek Names Deerfield Company One Of USA's Most Responsible
- Owner Of Shuttered Rhapsody Cafe Seeks Financial Help For Workers
Thank you for the visit and being a great partner in serving our community. https://t.co/En6Zg6BMma
— Village of Deerfield (@Deerfield_IL) December 2, 2021
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