🌱 Patch AM: How Deerfield High School welcomed students back for the 2026–27 year

Hey there, Deerfield! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Deerfield High School welcomed students back for the 2026–27 year
• How next week's asphalt work could disrupt your favorite Deerfield spots

Also on today's calendar: Central Street Evanston's 5th Annual Summer Evening Takeout Picnic and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 56 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 75, low: 58.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Township High School District 113 marks energetic start to new school year (lakecountygazette.com) — Deerfield High School students and staff just kicked off the 2026–27 year with high-energy welcome activities, peer-led orientation, and encouraging messages from Principal Will Dwyer. District 113 leaders highlighted teachers' impact and shared updated enrollment, staffing, and spending figures, giving Deerfield families a snapshot of how their high school community is starting the year.
   

• Deerfield Park District schedules asphalt maintenance at two park locations next week (lakecountygazette.com) — Expect temporary closures at Maplewood Park paths Monday and Jewett Park Community Center's lower main lot Wednesday as the Deerfield Park District sealcoats and stripes asphalt. Work is part of a district-wide 2026 project, and schedules may shift with weather, so plan your walks and parking accordingly.
   

📸 Around Deerfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Deerfield

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday August 25
• Central Street Evanston's 5th Annual Summer Evening Takeout Picnic →
  Independence Park, 2627 Stewart Ave, Evanston
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday August 25
• Plan Commission Meeting →
  Deerfield, IL Calendar, 850 Waukegan Road 2nd Floor, Franz Council Chambers, Deerfield
  9:00 am
• South Park Connects Night (Open House)
  Deerfield Public Schools 517 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield , IL 60015
  5:00 pm
• Early Learners Connects Night (Open House)
  Deerfield Public Schools 517 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield , IL 60015
  5:00 pm
• South Park Connects
  South Park Elem School Deerfield, IL 60015
  5:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Walden Connects Night (Open House)
  Deerfield Public Schools 517 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield , IL 60015
  5:00 pm
• Wilmot Connects Night (Open House)
  Deerfield Public Schools 517 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield , IL 60015
  5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Deerfield High School Open House
  Deerfield Public Schools 517 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield , IL 60015
  6:00 pm
Saturday August 29
• Nominees sought for Maureen Wener Public Service Award →
  Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield
  9:00 am
Sunday August 30
• Snow in Summer! →
  Congregation B'nai Tikvah, 1558 Wilmot Rd, Deerfield
  10:00 am
Friday September 4
• Wondrous Strange, paintings by Beth Shadur →
  Space 900, 816 Dempster St, Evanston
  4:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Aitz Hayim High Holiday services →
  Highland Park Community House, 1991 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• North Suburban YMCA holds its 6th Annual Community Strong Golf Event —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch

• Hyphen Solutions posted a job opening for Implementation Consultant, Homefront Sales in Deerfield. Apply here.
• Noodles & Company posted a job opening for Restaurant Shift Manager in Deerfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Deerfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Highland Park

• From Turf to Habitat: How One Illinois Couple Turned Their Lawn into a Wildlife Sanctuary (envirolink.org)
• When Brandi Carlile plays Ravinia, join her in leaning into the feels (chicagotribune.com)
• Review: Ricky Martin shows why he's still the king of Latin pop in Ravinia debut (suntimes.com)

Northbrook

• Sumitomo Life Insurance Co. Purchases New Position in The Allstate Corporation $ALL (marketbeat.com)
• Allstate Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation (claimdepot.com)

Ok Deerfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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