Cannabis, Layoffs, Development, Appeals: Deerfield 2019 In Review

NEW TRIER TOWNSHIP, IL — With the arrival of the end of the year and the beginning of the 2020s, it's time to take a look back at 2019 in local news in the Deerfield area.

Coverage of local schools, commercial and residential properties, local government, lawsuits, development and more has been among the the top stories of the year in Glencoe, Kenilworth, Northfield, Wilmette, Winnetka.

Below are 15 of the most-read articles from Deerfield Patch that readers may have missed over the past year.

Court Rejects Deerfield's Assault Weapon Ban Appeal

The village's appeal was too early, too late and initially in the wrong court, but it will get another chance to try to enforce its gun ban.
Earlier: Village Appeals Judge's Ruling Striking Down Assault Weapons Ban

Deerbrook Residential Development Granted Final Village Approval

A plan for a 246-unit housing development steps from the Lake Cook Road Metra station received unanimous support from trustees.
Earlier: Village Board Approves Deerbrook Redevelopment Proposals

Walgreens Lays Off Undisclosed Number Of Employees In Deerfield

Meanwhile, the company eliminated bonuses and increased the target of its cost-savings campaign to $1.8 billion per year.
Earlier: Walgreens To Shutter 200 U.S. Stores In Campaign To Cut Costs

Takeda To Vacate Deerfield Headquarters By Year's End

All Takeda staff will be out of the 70-acre Deerfield campus by Dec. 31, 2019, and the company hopes to sell the site by March 31, 2020.

Coyotes Kill Pit Bull In Attack On 3 Dogs In Deerfield Backyard

Multiple coyotes are believed to have taken on a pair of pit bulls and a bulldog in a fenced-in backyard Wednesday afternoon.

Fake Lawyer Represents Himself Unsuccessfully In Marathon Hearing

Jailed attorney impersonator and accused serial con-man John Ryan failed to convince a judge he didn't violate the terms of his probation.
Earlier: Fake Lawyer Wanted In Illinois Accused Of New Scam In Florida

Repeat North Shore Bank Robber Sentenced To 5 Years Probation

Rajko "Ray" Bozic, who pleaded guilty to bank robberies in Deerfield and Lake Forest, begins his probation with one year of work release.

Earlier: Man Admits Robbing North Shore Banks To Feed Gambling Addiction and Bank Robber Accused Of More Crimes Due To Be Sentenced

Police, Prosecutor Misconduct Led To Murder Conviction: Petition

Marni Yang was wrongfully convicted of the murder of Rhoni Reuter, the pregnant girlfriend of ex-Chicago Bear Shaun Gayle, her lawyer says.
Later: Friend Of Rhoni Reuter Believes Real Killer Remains At Large

Bannockburn Considers Annexation Plan For Apartments, Retail

The man behind the "Beeson's Corner" proposal said it's been 27 years in the making, but some area residents feel it's being rushed through.

Deerfield Village Board Decides To Allow Recreational Cannabis Dispensary Permits

The effective date of Deerfield's ordinance will prevent the village's existing dispensary from selling to all adults in January.
Earlier: Deerfield Among North Shore Suburbs Open To Recreational Marijuana Sales