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Good morning Deerfield! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Nine Deerfield High School seniors earn elite National Merit recognition
  • Help shape Walgreens store layouts from its Deerfield merchandising hub
  • Want to steer Walgreens' biggest projects from its Deerfield headquarters?

Also on today's calendar: An Evening of Insight Promised at the GPF Foundation's Ninth Annual Event and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Sunday: Occasional rain and a t-storm, temps: high: 69, low: 58.
  • Monday: Breezy with a shower, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 9 Deerfield Students Named National Merit Semifinalists (patch.com) — Deerfield families have reason to celebrate as nine Deerfield High School seniors have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, placing them among the top students nationwide. These teens now move on in the 2027 competition, where strong academics, recommendations, essays, and test scores could help them earn part of $24 million in scholarship awards.
   

2. Analyst Merchandising, Space Planning at WALGREENS (walgreens.com) — Walgreens is seeking an Analyst for Merchandising and Space Planning at its Deerfield corporate address on Wilmot Road, a role that directly supports store layouts and product strategies. The position focuses on data-driven merchandising programs, collaboration with store teams, and use of tools like Excel and space-planning software, with a salary range between $65,000 and $113,750.
   

3. Senior Director, Enterprise PMO en Walgreens (walgreens.com) — Walgreens is hiring a Senior Director for its Enterprise PMO, working four days a week on site at the company's Deerfield office and overseeing major strategic initiatives. The role leads portfolio governance, project standards, and transformation efforts across the business, with a salary range from $175,000 to $284,375 and significant influence over company-wide priorities.
   

4. Oferta de empleo para el puesto de Principal Systems Engineer I - Power Platform en Walgreens (walgreens.com) — A high-level Principal Systems Engineer role at Walgreens is based primarily in Deerfield, with four days a week on site and one remote, offering a salary range of $150,000 to $240,625. The position leads enterprise-wide Microsoft Power Platform strategy, architecture, and governance, working closely with business and technology leaders to drive secure, scalable automation and digital transformation.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • North Suburban YMCA Invites the Community to Its Annual Trunk or Treat on October 18 —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
  • Veterinary Specialty Center posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist in Deerfield. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Deerfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Deerfield here.

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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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