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Greetings Deerfield! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Deerfield firefighters helped contain a serious Lincolnshire house fire
  • Deerfield-based Baxter tied to major hospital drug recall list.
  • Why a onetime Deerfield office giant faces a WARN Act probe.

Also on today's calendar: ONE Service at Willow Stream Park, featuring U2 Eucharist and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Humid; a stray a.m. t-storm, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 65.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Victim rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being found in garage fire in Lincolnshire (lakemchenryscanner.com) — A serious garage fire in nearby Lincolnshire left one adult badly injured and drew assistance from Deerfield's fire department alongside several neighboring agencies. Crews quickly contained the blaze to the garage, kept the house habitable, and investigators from state and local agencies are now working to determine what caused the fire.
   

• Recalls: September 3, 2026 (beehiiv.com) — A nationwide recall list includes 17 injectable drugs from Baxter Healthcare, whose corporate address is in Deerfield, potentially affecting medications used in hospitals and clinics. The report also details other current FDA and NHTSA recalls, from frozen desserts and specialty foods to veterinary treatments, CT scanners, and thyroid medications, with varying health risks and statuses.
   

• State investigating Essendant, century-old office supply firm, for layoffs that may have violated WARN Act (chicagotribune.com) — Illinois is investigating whether Essendant's recent mass layoffs, affecting hundreds of workers, violated the state's WARN Act notice rules. The company, which once based its headquarters in Deerfield and was later tied to Deerfield-based Walgreens through private equity ownership, is closing facilities and may owe back pay and penalties if violations are confirmed.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • NSYMCA Offers Sound Bath Experiences to Support Community Well-Being —North Suburban YMCA Read on Patch
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for Prepared Foods Team Member (Deli Service Counter & Culinary Venues) - Part Time in Deerfield. Apply here.
  • Kellermeyer Bergensons Services posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in Highland Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Deerfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Highland Park

  • Award-Winning Local Author Priya Hutner Launches National Book Tour (moonshineink.com)
  • North Shore native and storied chef, opens new restaurant, Juniper, in Highwood (chicagotribune.com)
  • Girls cross-country preview: Expectations continue to climb for Ponies (hometownsource.com)

Northbrook

  • Online Love Scam Involves Middle East Bombing Claim: Northbrook Police (patch.com)
  • Tickets on sale for Northbrook Brewfest on Sept. 19 (dailyherald.com)
  • Green Thumb Leader in Training, Normal (Northbrook) in Normal, IL (masslive.com)

Buffalo Grove

  • Overnight Fire Damages Buffalo Grove Strip Mall, Multiple Businesses Closed (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: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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