COVID-19 Tests | Student Writing Contest | A Look Back At 2021

Miss a day, miss a lot, so take a moment to catch up on some of the past week's headlines from Deerfield and beyond.

COVID-19 Testing In Deerfield Area: Where To Find A Test

With cases on the rise amid the omicron wave, here's where to get tested for COVID-19 in the Deerfield area.

Students: Enter Lake County Rising's Writing/Poster Contest

The contest is open to Lake County high schoolers and middle schoolers, and its theme is "We Rise to Respect, Grace, and Kindness."

Walgreens Site Outage Delayed COVID-19 Test Scheduling, Results

Some users said they couldn't access COVID-19 test results, while others reportedly tried to book a test for two hours.

College Credits: Deerfield Resident Graduates From NIU

Area students from Deerfield are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the United States.

2021 In Deerfield: Patch Looks Back

A timeline of some of the top stories we covered during the past calendar year.

CDC Slashes Omicron Estimates, But IL Cases Are Up

While estimates are down nationally, omicron is currently accounting for 68 percent of new cases in Region 5, which includes Illinois.

Stunning Images: 2021 Best Of Illinois In Photos

We look back at some of the year's best photo submissions from across the state.

IL 2022 Guide To Meteor Showers, Lunar Eclipses And Supermoons

The Quadrantids usher in 2022; two total lunar eclipses and three supermoons are also on Illinois' celestial calendar.

Illinois Health Department Offers Vaccine Verification Smart Card

The verification system allows residents to download a QR code on their phones that provides proof of vaccination information when needed.

New Illinois Laws For 2022 Include First-In-Nation Legislation

Bills taking effect next month create new rules for school districts, limit police from lying to children and establish a "right to garden."

• 3 Nabbed For Improper Transportation Of Cannabis: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter