Tuesday: Partly sunny, a shower; cool, with a high of 61 and low of 56 degrees.
Wednesday: Cloudy, temps: high: 65, low: 56.
Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 65 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Deerfield Student Earns Honor At University Of Alabama (patch.com) — Deerfield residents can celebrate local student Ryan Blitz, who earned a spot on the University of Alabama Early College Summer 2026 Director's List while still attending Deerfield High School. The program lets high schoolers like Blitz take college-level courses and earn up to 30 hours of credit, highlighting strong academic achievement from the community.
• Lake County plastic bag recycling program ending next year: 'It just didn't take off' (chicagotribune.com) — Deerfield residents who've been using the orange Hefty ReNew bags should know the Lake County plastic bag and Styrofoam recycling pilot will end June 30 due to limited end markets. Deerfield officials say participation here was strong, reflecting eco-conscious residents, but people will need to shift to store drop-offs like Jewel and Walmart for plastic bags.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
NSYMCA Launches Youth and Teen Athletic Performance Training Program for 2026 and 2027 Season —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
Free Donation Pickup & Haul-Away Hi everyone! If you are doing some cleaning, downsizing, or clearing out old items, I am offering free local pickup for unwanted items in good,… (Nextdoor Deerfield)
Bluemercury posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager, Highland Park - IL - Full Time in Highland Park. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Highland Park
This week in Lake County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (Sept. 20-26) (lakecountygazette.com)
Northbrook
5 Northbrook Students Named National Merit Semifinalists (patch.com)
Northbrook to continue celebrating 125th anniversary at Shermerfest Sunday (chicagotribune.com)
NSYMCA Launches Youth and Teen Athletic Performance Training Program for 2026 and 2027 Season (patch.com)
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