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Hi Deerfield! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How District 113 plans to confront rising hate in Deerfield schools
  • How did Deerfield's young catcher rank at a Chicagoland showcase?
  • Which Lake County employers—and Deerfield's Baxter—are hiring right now?

Also on today's calendar: Learn When & How to Prune Woody Trees & Shrubs at Nbk Garden Club's 10/6 Mtg and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sun through high clouds, temps: high: 76, low: 52.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Township D113 superintendent warns of rise in hate crimes: 'Deeply concerning pattern' (chicagotribune.com) — Deerfield and Highland Park families are being warned by District 113's superintendent about a recent spike in antisemitic, racist, and anti-gay incidents, including vandalism in both communities. The district is promising firm consequences alongside restorative practices, and urging parents, staff, and students to confront hate and support a safe, inclusive school environment.
   

• Chicagoland Fall ID: Statistical Analysis (prepbaseballreport.com) — A Deerfield High School catcher, Emerson Condon, earned recognition for his throwing velocity and pop times at a Chicagoland Fall ID baseball showcase in McCook. The event gathered detailed performance data on just 15 players, giving Deerfield families an early look at how this underclassman stacks up against peers from schools like Naperville North and Glenbrook South.
   

• 'I feel like here, there's opportunity' Sixth annual Hire Lake County Job Fair (chicagotribune.com) — Lake County job seekers just met nearly 90 employers at a major job fair in Lincolnshire, including Deerfield-based Baxter International, which helped attendees understand lesser-known manufacturing roles. Residents heard encouraging signs about the local job market, with small businesses, health care providers, and new attractions like Jungle of Plants all looking to hire.
   

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  • Balducci's Food Lover's Market posted a job opening for Deli Associate in Highland Park. Apply here.
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  • District 113 pledges action after antisemitic, racist and anti-gay incidents (audacy.com)

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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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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