Top 10 Most-Read Patch Stories Of 2023 In Deerfield

DEERFIELD, IL — As we get ready to turn the page on 2023, we look back at some of the stories that got the most traction on the Deerfield Patch website. We enjoyed delivering our readers the most important local news and look forward to doing it again in 2024.

In a year filled with ups and downs, here are the top 10 most-read stories of 2023 (in chronological order):

FEBRUARY

Walgreens Selling Majority Of Deerfield Campus: Spokesperson

The pharmacy giant has been headquartered on Wilmot Road since 1975.

APRIL

Petition Against Baxter Site Plan Nears 2,000 Signatures In Deerfield

For those signing the petition at Change.org, the key issue with this proposal is the potential of "an estimated 600 semi-trucks per day congesting the streets of Saunders, Lake Cook and Deerfield roads." RELATED: Baxter Will Remain In Deerfield As Sale Of Campus Off —Spokesperson

Garfield's Beverage Warehouse Opening New Location In Deerfield

The new store is being proposed at 57 S. Waukegan Road in Cadwell's Corners. Garfield's, which opened in 1951, has nine locations across Chicagoland.

JUNE

Deerfield Obituary: Maureen G. Wener

Maureen Wener, 49, was a Deerfield School District 109 Board of Education member and had previously served on the Deerfield Library Board. She was killed June 2 by a hit-and-run driver while riding her bicycle in Highland Park. RELATED: Hit-And-Run Charge Filed In Death Of Cyclist In Highland Park

Walgreens Closing 150 Stores Nationwide By Summer 2024: Spokesperson

Blaming a lower demand for COVID-related services, among other factors, Walgreens Boots Alliance took a number of cost-cutting measures.

JULY

Deerfield Resident Killed While Riding Scooter In Michigan: Police

The 21-year-old University of Michigan student was involved in a July 9 head-on collision with a car earlier this month on campus.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed Near Deerfield Shopping Plaza: Police

A person was struck by a vehicle and died early in the morning on July 22 near a Deerfield shopping plaza.

OCTOBER

Family Fears Deerfield High Grad Taken Hostage In Israel: Principal

Natalie Raanan and her mother, Judith, who have dual American and Israeli citizenship, were visiting family in a small town near the Gaza border when it was overrun by Hamas militants on Oct. 7. RELATED: Evanston Hostage Released By Hamas Celebrates 18th Birthday In Freedom

Deerfield Man Charged with Insider Trading: Feds

Brian Rubin reportedly used insider information obtained from his spouse to purchase options in a biotech company's stock.

NOVEMBER

Pedestrian Struck By Train Near Deerfield: Metra

The Nov. 25 incident stopped inbound and outbound Metra Milwaukee North trains at Lake Cook Road.