🌱 Patch AM: Sex Assault, Strangulation Charges: Lake County Arrests

Good day Deerfield! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Lake County arrests include sex offender case tied to Deerfield area
• How Deerfield recyclers are affected by the Hefty orange bag shutdown

Also on today's calendar: Lake County Fall Boat Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high of 65 and low of 56 degrees.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 65, low: 54.
• Friday: Some clouds, then sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Sex Assault, Strangulation Charges: Lake County Arrests (patch.com) — Lake County Sheriff's Office reports detail several recent arrests, including serious charges such as criminal sexual assault, aggravated domestic battery by strangulation, DUI, and sex offender registry violations. Among them is a warrant involving a resident of unincorporated Deerfield accused of failing to register as a sex offender, highlighting ongoing public safety and court activity affecting nearby communities.
   

• 'It just didn't take off': Why Lake County plastic bag recycling program is ending next year (dailyherald.com) — Deerfield and West Deerfield Township residents who've been using the orange Hefty ReNew bags for plastic bags and Styrofoam should prepare for the program to end June 30 due to recycling market challenges. Local officials say participation here was strong, and residents are encouraged to shift plastic bag recycling to stores like Jewel and Walmart instead.
   

📸 Around Deerfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Deerfield

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Lake County Fall Boat Show →
  Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
  10:00 am
• Ragdale House Tour →
  1260 N. Green Bay Road,
  1:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• An Evening of Insight Promised at the GPF Foundation's Ninth Annual Event →
  Northmoor Country Club, 820 Edgewood Rd, Highland Park
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 24
• jBaby| Infant Playgroup, Sept. 3 - Oct. 8 | Deerfield →
  Rootz, 7 Waukegan Rd, Deerfield
  10:00 am
• Live, Laugh, & Lunch →
  Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm Street, Deerfield
  12:30 pm
• Deerfield Park District - Pool Advisory Committee Meeting →
  Jewett Park Community Center, 836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield
  6:00 pm
• Watercolor Card Making Workshop →
  Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm Street, Deerfield
  6:30 pm
Sunday September 27
• Community Car Show →
  10 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield
  12:00 pm
• 2nd Annual Car Show →
  Zion Lutheran Church, 10 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield
  12:00 pm
• Daring To Hope →
  Holy Cross Catholic Church, 724 Elder Ln, Deerfield
  7:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
• The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. →
  5:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Learn When & How to Prune Woody Trees & Shrubs at Nbk Garden Club's 10/6 Mtg →
  Northbrook United Methodist Church, 1190 Western Ave, Northbrook, IL, 60062
  10:00 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

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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

• Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. posted a job opening for Commercialization Manager in Deerfield. 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)
• Wisconsin Potatoes Deliver Value (producebusiness.com)

Northbrook

• 5 Northbrook Students Named National Merit Semifinalists (patch.com)
• Northbrook to continue celebrating 125th anniversary at Shermerfest Sunday (chicagotribune.com)
• Allstate (NYSE:ALL) Shares Down 3.6% - Here's What Happened (marketbeat.com)

Glenview

• Kohl Children's Museum To Open Permanent 'Roots Of Kindness' Exhibit (patch.com)
• Chicago Wolves To Donate $3M To 46 Charities This Season (patch.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: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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