Local Rabbi Takes Unconventional Approach

Rabbi Debra Nesselson does not believe a traditional congregation is necessary for all Jews

Faith Groups Give New Meaning to Labor Day

Week of Hope spawns projects in Highland Park, Deerfield and Northbrook.

Deerfield Native Pursues Naval Career

Deerfield High School grad is immersed in ups and downs of military career

Rotary Gets Kids Ready for School

Annual picnic was the occasion for presenting a backpack full of school supplies.

Jonquil Construction Starts Monday

Road will be closed to through traffic for a week.

Pavement Marking May Cause Traffic Delays Wednesday

One-day operation will have biggest impact near downtown and Pfingsten Road.

Winchester House to Get New Chaplain

Lindsey Halpern-Givens of Crystal Lake will start serving as the new chaplain in early September.

Social Message Sent at Farmer’s Market

People buying food have a chance to help children and register to vote.

Family Theater Auditions Set Next Month

Deerfield Family Theater to produce “The King and I” in November.

Friendships Form Amid Caring

Faith in Action matches its givers and recipients carefully to form lasting relationships.

Park District Camps Learn To Beat Heat

Staff adjusts children’s summer programs to let the campers cool off.

Rabbi Recalls Emotions of Holocaust Rescue Torah

Rabbi Alex Felch has been the spiritual leader of Congregation B’nai Tikvah for 14 years. He was good enough to take the time to answer five questions about the congregation, the community and its people.

Rotary Installs New Officers

Dorothy Collins to head club for next year.

Rev. Hull Leads Congregational Church

Spiritual leader knows the church is small in numbers but big in heart.

Relay For Life Spawns Hope

Hundreds circle Adams Field track Saturday to raise awareness of cancer and money to fight it.

TEAMDAD Created to Help Men Become Better Fathers

David and Peggy Hirsch created the new website, along with the Great Dads Coin.

Shepard History Shows Community Values

Three of the schools four principals in its 50-year history return for celebratory open house.

Books and Hockey Make Goldberg Leader

Member of hockey and library boards talks to Patch in the latest of its People in the News series.

Who Serves Deerfield’s Best Burger?

Voice your opinion in the latest edition of the Readers’ Choice series.

Wilbat Wins Park District Scholarship

Deerfield High School graduate is currently a University of Michigan student.

Postal Workers Aim to 'Stamp Out Hunger'

Leave non-perishable foods next to your mailbox on Saturday to help local food pantries.

Kedjidjian Cherishes Deerfield Values

Lacrosse coach helps to run the youth organization for Deerfield and Highland Park.

Breathe Deep Event Attracts Over 1,000

Local group raises more than $100,000 to fight lung cancer.

Gold Ribbon Day Fights Cancer Saturday

Find the Caruso students at Kevin’s Place and Deerfield Square to learn more about what can be done.

Lung Cancer Fundraiser Diagnosed with Disease, Community Rallies

More than 600 people are expected at the Breathe Deep Deerfield inaugural event, which has already raised $88,000.

Wilmot Students Teach Neighbors

State championship Destination Imagination team teachers recycling, prepares for world competition.

Historical Society Gets History Lesson

Storyteller helps celebrate 175th birthday of Ott Cabin with stories of what the area was like when it was built.

St. Gregory’s Children Reenact Last Supper

Religious school students use grape juice and matzo.

Fun Jump Opens at Sachs Center

Inflatable activity adds to things children can do at Park District facility.

DHS Students Organize to Fight Cancer

Local teens part of effort to lead Relay for Life for Deerfield and Highland Park.

Last Chance: Donate Your Prom Dress to the Glass Slipper Project

Our new 'Last Chance' feature lets you know about important upcoming deadlines.

What Is the Best Place for Children in Deerfield?

Patch continues its Readers’ choice Series with the best place for children in town.

Italian Kitchen Wins Close Contest

Deerfield eatery noses out new Highland Park restaurant in Readers' Choice Contest.