Vol. 30, No. 6 - Nov/Dec 2008Village
of
Deerfield
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847/945-5000
Visit us online at
www.deerfield.il.us
Meeting Schedule
Meeting times/dates subject to change.
November
Board of Trustees
November 3 & 17, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Development Comm.
November 5, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
November 11, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
November 13, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
November 24, 7:30 p.m.
Cable & Telecommunications Comm.
November 25, 7:30 p.m.
Safety Council
November 25, 7:30 p.m.
December
Board of Trustees
December 1 & 15, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Development Comm.
December 3, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
December 9, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
December 11, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
December 15, 7:30 p.m.
Cable & Telecommunications Comm.
December 23, 7:30 p.m.
Safety Council
December 23, 7:30 p.m.
It’s Almost Here -
www.deerfield.il.us
You will not have to wait much longer for
access to the Village’s new website,
www.deerfield.il.us!
Staff is working
on populating
the site with a
myriad of
information
related to Village
operations. Special sections focused on
residents, businesses and visitors to
Deerfield will catalogue items of
importance to each of these groups. In
addition, some of the other exciting features
that will be available to visitors to the site
include:
•Easier access to information, teamed with
a more user-friendly design. With just a
click of the mouse, a visitor to the site can
find agendas and minutes for upcoming
and past meetings of the Board of
Trustees or find out about upcoming
programs and services.
•All Village forms - from building permits
to block party applications - will be
available on the site, some even allowing
for submission online.
•Direct debit payments for water bills have
been available for several years; however,
the new site will provide residents the
opportunity to pay their water bills online
with a credit card.
•A community-wide calendar, displaying a
plethora of Village events.
The Village is looking forward to being able
to provide better and more efficient website
services to residents, businesses and visitors
to Deerfield. Keep an eye out for the new
www.deerfield.il.us - connecting to the
community!
D-TALES
Your Municipal News Source
November / December 2008 Vol. 30, No. 6
Check it Out!
Page 2:
• Leaf Collection Program
Page 5:
• Winter Energy Tips
Page 6:
• Transition to Digital TV
Page 7:
• Veteran’s Day Thank You
Senior Transit Options
There are a variety of transportation options
for Deerfield seniors provided by local
government agencies in the Village. These
include:
Senior/Disabled Subsidized Taxi
Program
The Village’s senior/disabled subsidized taxi
program is open to Deerfield residents aged
65 and older and to those with disabilities.
Participants are provided with up to 50 one-
way coupons each month that are worth
$5.00 each. When a coupon is provided, in-
town trips cost the rider only $1.00. For out
of town trips, presenting a coupon will take
$5.00 off of the metered fare.
The Village works with American Taxi,
North Suburban Yellow Cab and 303 Taxi.
For more information, contact Kendal Dean
in the Village Manager’s office at 847/945-
5000.
Going Places
Run through West Deerfield Township, this
Celebrate
the Season!
Enjoy holiday events in the Village
Center on Friday and Saturday, December
5 and 6. Look for more information
coming in November!
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streets as follows:
•Standard or Safety Sidewalks
(sidewalks with parkway
between walk and curb):
Signs must be at least 5 feet in
from the house side of the
sidewalk.
•Carriage Walks
(sidewalks next to street):
Signs must be placed at least
10 feet in from the house side
of the sidewalk.
•No Sidewalk:
Signs must be placed at least
15 feet in from the street edge
or back of curb.
Signs found to be within the
public right-of-way or, those
attached to light poles, street
signs or other appurtences in
the right-of-way will be
removed immediately.
For more information, please
contact the Community
Development Department at
847/719-7484.
can ignite a fire and cause a
significant safety hazard.
Following the final collection in
your neighborhood, remaining
leaves must be bagged and a
yard waste sticker adhered, for
regular landscape waste
collections on Mondays and
Tuesdays. December 15 and 16
will be the final yard waste
collections this year.
For more information, please
contact the Public Works
Department at 847/317-7245 or
visit www.deerfield.il.us.
Political Signage
While the Village recognizes
that political signs are an
important and legitimate way to
express political views, there are
regulations that govern display.
Signs are not allowed anywhere
in the public right-of-way.
These areas are defined along
and damage the equipment
used for collecting leaves. If
these items are found, the
leaves will not be removed.
•Try to put leaves out each
week, if possible, so that
crews are not overloaded at
the end of the program.
•If a crew starts to pick up in
an area before they are
scheduled to do so, they will
also return on the scheduled
day.
•Inclement weather may delay
pickups, but crews will make
at least four trips through
your neighborhood.
•Do not rake leaves near sewer
inlets as doing so can
contribute to street flooding.
•Motorists should not park on
top of or very close to leaf
piles as warm exhaust systems
Leaf Collection Zones
This map delineates collection
routes and days. Questions may be
directed to Public Works at
847/317-7245.
Leaf Collection
Program
The Village’s annual leaf
collection program provides
residents with another
alternative for disposal of their
autumn leaves. Residents who
do not mulch or bag their
leaves may simply rake leaves to
the curb or carriage walk line
the night before their scheduled
pickup. Beginning the week of
October 27 and continuing
through November 21, Public
Works Department crews will
make one pass by all homes in
the Village each week during
the 4-week program. We ask
that you please not put out
leaves more than one day prior
to your scheduled pickup day.
Village crews utilize vacuum
hose machines to remove leaves
raked to the curb. Leaves
should be raked in long neat
rows that do not exceed 5 feet
in width. They should be raked
as close to the curb as possible,
so long as they are not placed in
the street or on top of carriage
walks or sidewalks. Doing this
causes safety hazards to
pedestrians and drivers as
sidewalks and carriage walks
become impassable, forcing
pedestrians onto the street.
Listed below are some helpful
reminders for leaf collection:
•Do not park your vehicle on
the street on the day of your
pickup. Crews cannot remove
leaves from a parkway that is
blocked by a vehicle parked
on the street.
•Do not mix grass clippings,
sticks, rocks, branches, mud
or other debris with your
leaves. These materials clog
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Roadway
Condition
Analysis Planned
As roadway maintenance and
rehabilitation costs continue to
rise, it is important to perform
the correct maintenance
technique on a roadway at the
proper time before it becomes a
more expensive reconstruction
project. Rating the Village’s 72
miles of streets and developing
the most cost effective
maintenance programs is an
ongoing challenge due to the
lack of consistent empirical
data. In the past the Village
used a ten-point street rating
system. Roadway evaluations
were done by a Public Works
employee utilizing a visual
method without scientific
measurements.
In October 2004, the Village
began utilizing the services of
Infrastructure Management
Systems (IMS) for a
comprehensive street rating
method and for development of
a pavement management
program. Their evaluation
would accurately reflect current
conditions and enable
development of rehabilitation
programs for future years.
Elements that make up the
program include:
Surface Condition
Survey
This uses a laser road surface
tester which evaluates the
current surface condition.
Deflection Testing
Using a Dynaflect machine, the
capabilities of the pavements,
base and subgrade sections, and
interaction between these
sections is evaluated.
Pavement Management
Software Program
This program allows the Village
to manage and interpret the
collected data in a variety of
“what if” scenarios which will
help to determine the best
overall maintenance program.
The program will also evaluate
budgetary scenarios, providing
useful information on
upcoming fiscal requirements.
Queries can also be made of
future infrastructure
rehabilitation programs to
better plan and manage
resources.
In addition to obtaining more
consistent scientific data, the
Engineering Department is
looking to better plan for future
street rehabilitation programs.
The program offered by IMS
allows staff to cross reference
rating numbers and data for
more optimal repair programs.
By maximizing limited
construction dollars, the Village
Board may potentially increase
the quantity of street repair
projects approved each year,
allowing the Village to more
cost effectively utilize funding
for infrastructure repairs and
allowing for larger projects to
proceed more rapidly.
In October, IMS returned for a
two week period to perform the
first quadrennial re-inspection
of all Village owned roadways.
This re-inspection will re-
evaluate the current conditions
of roadways and substantiate
the current overall Village
ranking number.
Questions may be directed to the
Engineering Department at
847/317-2490.
Ready for
Winter!
Winter is on the way! After last
year’s record breaking snowfall,
the Public Works Department
is again prepared to clear the
Village’s 72 miles of streets
once the snow begins to fly.
Public Works operates over 20
pieces of equipment for snow
removal. Utilizing a
combination of road salt and
plowing, crews are able to keep
roadways clear and safe for
winter travel. Residents should
be aware that Public Works
does not park its vehicles until
every street has been cleared.
The goal is for every street to be
cleared within 6 hours after the
snow stops.
This year, the Village has taken
steps to reduce overall road salt
usage by implementing various
new technologies. It is expected
that by utilizing calcium
chloride in addition to road salt,
road salt usage may decrease as
much as 20%.
Please remember: By Village
ordinance, vehicles may not be
parked on the street for 24
hours after 3 inches or more of
snow has fallen. Also, you may
not deposit snow from your
property onto the street or
sidewalk. Your cooperation will
help us keep the streets clear!
Sidewalk Snow
Removal
Residents are asked to please be
mindful of pedestrians and
school children by clearing
their sidewalk of snow and ice.
Trash bins should be placed on
the driveway apron to keep the
sidewalk as unobstructed as
possible.
Search ends for
ALB
The Village was notified by the
United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) and
Illinois Department of
Agriculture (IDA) that the
initial search for signs of the
Asian Longhorned Beetle
(ALB) in Deerfield and
surrounding communities has
been completed. Over 10,000
trees were inspected, and no
signs of infestation were
discovered.
On August 1, an insect
specimen discovered in
Deerfield was determined to be
an ALB. Rapid response teams
from the USDA and the IDA
immediately took action and
began a full survey of trees
within a one-mile radius of the
location of detection.
While no signs of infestation
were discovered, Village staff
has been trained by both the
USDA and IDA on what to
look for. In addition, the USDA
and IDA have indicated that
some crews may be dispatched
to the Village in winter months
to continue the search. The
Village is asking that residents
keep watch for any indication of
the insect. The ALB is a large
beetle, and pictures are
available on the Village’s
website. Signs of infestation
include dime-sized holes in
hardwood trees (i.e. Maples
and Oaks). If you notice these
holes as trees lose their leaf
canopies this fall, please contact
the USDA at 847/699-2424
immediately.
Additional information can be
found by visiting the Village’s
website at www.deerfield.il.us.
The following is a synopsis of actions taken by the Village Board since the last publication of D-Tales. For complete sets of minutes for
Village Board meetings, please visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield-il.org.
Village Board Action
Authorized the Village Manager to purchase 1,000 tons of roadway salt at the best available price
Authorized the Village Manager to approve contracts for anti-icing products and equipment
Authorized the purchase of a grinder pack for the deep sewage line at the Wastewater Reclamation Facility
Authorized additional work under the Waukegan Road at Deerfield High School roadway widening and traffic signal
modernization project
Authorized the purchase of office furniture for the Public Works and Engineering Department
Adopted an Ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Deerfield to increase the
number of Class J liquor licenses from Zero (0) to One (1) for Renu Day Spa
Adopted an Ordinance dissolving the TIF District for the Village Center Redevelopment Project Area Number 2
Adopted an Ordinance decreasing the Number of Class E liquor licenses from 13 to 12
Approved a resolution expressing intent to participate in the Suburban Tree Consortium Five-Year Program
Awarded the contract to purchase of a two-wheel drive utility tractor
Awarded the contract for masonry work at the North Avenue Lift Station
Awards & Proclamations
Proclaimed September 26 “Kiwanis Peanut Day” in Deerfield
Proclaimed September 27 “Socrates Day School Day” in Deerfield
Proclaimed October 11 “American Association of University Women Day” in Deerfield
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Deerfield Park District
Institute Day- School’s Out Program
November 10
Veteran’s Day- School’s Out Program
November 11
Family Theater Performance of
Bye, Bye Birdie
Caruso Middle School
November 14-16 & 21-23
School In-Service Day- School’s Out
Program
November 25 & 26
Lunch with Chilly Willy
For children up to age 12 & parent
Deerfield Golf Club
December 6
Theater D auditions for Rumors
Jewett Park Community Center
December 13 & 14 (callbacks)
Holiday Happenings
Jewett Park Community Center
December 22-23 & 26
Winter Sports Camps
December 22-23 & 26
For more information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847/945-0650, or
visit www.deerfieldparkdistrict.org.
Deerfield Public
Library
The Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on
November 26 and remain closed all day
November 27 and all day December 24 &
25. In addition, the Library will close at
5:00 p.m. on December 31 and remain
closed all day January 1.
Adult Programs:
Bye, Bye Birdie Preview
November 2, 4:00 p.m.
Author Talk: On the Job: Behind the Stars
of the Chicago Police Department
November 6, 7:00 p.m.
Spoon River Anthology
November 9, 2:00 p.m.
Career Advice
November 11, 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Friends of the Library Meeting
November 12
Book Discussion: All the King’s Men
by Robert PennWarren
November 13, 10:30 a.m.
“Library Poets”
November 16, 2:00 p.m.
Book Discussion: The Zookeeper’s Wife
by Diane Ackerman
November 18, 10:30 a.m.
Youth Programs:
Family Times
Saturdays, Nov. 1- Dec. 27, 11:00 a.m.
Toddler Times
Fri., Nov. 7 & Thurs., Nov. 20, Dec. 4
&18, 10:30 a.m.
Musings: Girls’ Book Club
November 8, 2-3:00 p.m.
Storytime with Curious George
November 14, 3:30 p.m.
Bonding with Books: Parent/Child Group
November 15, 2-4:00 p.m.
Open (Dog) House
November 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Reading Warriors: Boys’ Book Club
December 13, 2-3:00 p.m.
Note: Please register in advance for all
programs by calling 847/945-3311. Visit
the library on the web at
www.deerfieldlibrary.org
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Winter Energy Tips
Energy prices are on the rise
across the nation. As a result,
heating costs will consume an
increasingly larger portion of a
household's energy budget. To
ensure your energy dollars are being used wisely, do the
following:
Check for Leaks
Weatherstripping and caulking are probably the least
expensive, simplest, most effective ways to cut down on
energy waste in the winter. Improperly sealed homes can
waste 10 to 15 percent of the homeowner's heating dollars.
Check Your Insulation
Insulate your attic. In an older home, that can be the most
cost-efficient way to cut home heating costs. Weather-strip
and insulate your attic hatch or door to prevent warm air
from escaping.
Seal holes in the attic that lead down into the house, such as
open wall tops and duct, plumbing, or electrical runs.
Check Your HVAC System
Routine maintenance and inspection of your heating system
each autumn will help make sure it is in good working order.
Replace your furnace air filter monthly. Your heating system
will use less energy and last longer as a result. Most
homeowners can replace filters and do such simple tasks as
cleaning and removing dust from vents or along baseboard
heaters.
Install an electronic thermostat that allows you to
automatically turn down the heat when you're away at work
or when you're sleeping at night, and then boost the
temperature to a comfortable level when you need it.
Properly using your set-back thermostat could cut your
heating costs significantly.
Also, reverse the movement of your ceiling fan blades so
they blow upward, toward the ceiling. By reversing the fan's
direction, the blades move air upward. This is especially
valuable in rooms with high ceilings, where heat that
naturally rises is forced back down into the room.
For more information on energy saving tips, visit
www.cleanaircounts.org.
Curfew
Requirements
The Police Department would
like to remind all Deerfield
residents of curfew Ordinances
and State regulations related to
curfew for minors.
Section 15-62 of the Deerfield
Municipal Code deals
exclusively with curfew.
Generally, it is unlawful for a
person less than 18 years of age
to be present at or upon any
public assembly, building,
place, street, highway, or public
way within the Village at the
following times:
•Between eleven o'clock
(11:00) p.m. and six o'clock
(6:00) a.m. Sundays through
Thursdays.
•Between one minute after
twelve o'clock (12:01) a.m.
and six o'clock (6:00) a.m. on
Fridays and Saturdays.
It is unlawful for any parent,
legal guardian or other person
to knowingly permit a person in
their custody or control to
violate this ordinance.
It is not an offense if the minor
is:
•Accompanied and supervised
by a parent, legal guardian or
other responsible companion
at least twenty one (21) years
of age approved by the parent
or legal guardian
•Engaged in an employment
activity or occupation which
the laws of this State
authorize a person under the
age of eighteen (18) years to
perform, or going to or
returning from such an
employment or occupation
without any detour or stop.
Drive Safely
As the world becomes more and
more fast paced, it is easy to get
caught up in the mindset of
“faster is better,” especially
when driving.
Slow Down Around Town is an
important concept to remember
when driving through the
community. Whether driving
down your street, through
another neighborhood or a
local parking lot, keeping your
speed at or below the speed
limit will improve safety . Please
drive with caution as
pedestrians, bicyclists, children,
and the occasional pet share
roadways and crosswalks.
Remember: to help reduce the
number of safety issues and
concerns in all our neighborhoods,
please drive 25!
Toys for Tots
Program
The Deerfield Police
Department is again proud to
announce its annual partnership
with the United States Marine
Corps Toys for Tots program.
From now through December
23, there will be a collection box
located in the lobby of the
Village Hall as well as the
Deerfield Police Station, both at
850 Waukegan Road. As part of
Deerfield’s holiday celebration,
please drop off toys at Deerfield
Village Hall on December 5 and
6 and enjoy holiday treats and
entertainment!
Remember, toys should be
delivered new and unwrapped.
Questions may be directed to
Mary Anne Glowacz at
847/945-8636 or via email at
mglowacz@deerfield.il.us.
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Transition to
Digital TV - What
Does it Mean?
At midnight on Tuesday,
February 17, 2009, all full-power
television stations in the United
States will stop broadcasting in
the traditional analog method,
completing the transition to all-
digital broadcasting. What does
this mean for the average
viewer?
For those that subscribe to
cable, satellite or other pay TV
services and/or own a TV with a
digital tuner, the switch should
not affect you. But, if you are
using an analog television set
that is not connected to a pay
TV service (i.e. your TV
requires connection to an
antenna), you will no longer
receive broadcasting after the
digital changeover. If you fall
into this category, there are
several options available to you
You can:
•Purchase a converter box for
your existing television set;
•Subscribe to a connection for
cable, satellite or other pay TV
service; or,
•Purchase a new television that
has a built-in digital tuner.
A converter box plugs into an
analog TV allowing the set to
receive digital transmissions.
The federal government has
created the TV Converter Box
Coupon Program to help
people with this transition. The
program provides households
wishing to keep analog sets
functioning after February 17,
with a $40 coupon to be applied
towards the cost of the box.
Converter boxes can be found
at most electronics stores.
When the coupon (which looks
like a gift-card) is mailed to you,
a listing of participating retailers
will be included. The coupon is
valid for 90 days after the date it
is mailed. You can only apply
for a coupon with the National
Telecommunications and
Information Administration
(NTIA) by visiting their
website at www.dtv2009.gov,
or by calling 1-888-DTV-2009.
The change to an all-digital
signal produces a more efficient
system for broadcasters that
frees up airwave space and
creates an overall better viewing
experience. This provides for
clearer pictures, a plentiful array
of channels and the ability to
designate certain channels for
use by emergency responders.
program is for residents age 65
and over or disabled, who have
mobility challenges that may
prevent or restrict their ability to
meet their health care needs.
The program provides registered
riders with the means to make it
to medical appointments.
Participants must pre-register
with the Township (forms are
available at their office as well as
on their website). Riders must
be stable and able to travel in a
seated position.
Trained drivers pick up riders
and deliver them to
appointments at area hospitals.
Other locations must be within a
five-mile radius of the
Township. Trips of less than five
miles are $3 and those over five
miles are $5 round trip. For
more information, call 847/945-
0614, extension 310, or visit the
Township online at
www.westdeerfieldtownship.org
Senior Car Program
The Patty Turner Senior
Center’s senior car program is a
transportation service for
residents who are over 50 years
of age and live within the
Deerfield Park District area. The
service is available Monday thru
Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This neighborly service (drivers
are Senior Center members) is a
great resource for rides to the
store, library, beauty salon, etc.
A ride costs $3.00 one-way, or
$6.00 if going to Glenbrook or
Lake Forest Hospitals.
For more information about the
program, please call the Patty
Turner Senior Center at
847/940-4010.
Senior Programs
@ PTSC
For more
information
on any of the programs listed
below, including times and
locations, or to register, please
contact the Patty Turner Senior
Center at 847/940-4010.
Nov. 3,Great Decisions
Nov. 4,Blood Pressure/Blood
Glucose Screenings
Nov. 4,“Remembering When”
Nov. 6,Super Seniors
Nov. 8, War in the 20th Century
Nov. 11, Cholesterol Screening
Nov. 11,“Remembering
When”
Nov. 12,Hands on Genealogy
& Deerfield’s Digital Past
Nov. 13,Fall Luncheon with
Barbara Rinella
Nov. 15,War in the 20th
Century
Nov. 18,Single Mingle
Nov. 19,“Mame” at Drury
Lane
Nov. 22,War in the 20th
Century
Dec. 1,Great Decisions
Dec. 2,Blood Pressure/Blood
Glucose Screenings
Dec. 4,Rockettes
Dec. 6,War in the 20th Century
Dec. 8, I Learned It at the
Library
Dec. 11,Winter Party
Dec. 16,Single Mingle
Lending Closet
The Patty Turner Senior
Center lends on a short term
basis, wheelchairs, walkers,
canes, bath benches,
commodes, grabber sticks, etc.
Thank You!
The 2008 season of the Deerfield Farmer’s
Market came to an end on Saturday, October 11.
The Village wishes to thank those involved with planning
and organizing this award winning community event.
A special “Thank You” goes out to the following:
Joan and Brian Reed
Joanne Kunz
Pat and Tom Jester
Andi and Alan Berkowitz
Their hard work and dedication have made this
event a continuing success!
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To Feed or Not to
Feed
Whether you encounter wildlife
in your own backyard, a local
park, or while vacationing in a
far-off locale, remember that
feeding wild animals - no matter
how cute or hungry they seem -
can often result in negative
consequences. The Humane
Society of the United States
opposes the feeding of wildlife
when this activity places wildlife
at risk.
Even with the best intentions,
feeding wild animals can do
more harm than good. When
animals learn that humans
provide an easy food source, they
often lose their fear of humans.
Once wild animals learn that
they can forage for human food,
conflicts, nuisance behavior, and
risks to human safety may occur.
Residents are also asked to have
all garbage lids securely fastened
at night to help limit wild
scavengers in your
neighborhood.
For questions or concerns related to
Animal Control, please contact the
Deerfield Police Department at
847/945-8636.
Fall Back!
Daylight savings time officially
ends on Sunday, November 2, at
2:00 a.m. Remember to fall back
before you retire for the evening
on Saturday!
Changing your clocks is also a
great time to change batteries in
smoke and carbon monoxide
detectors!
Set your clock. Time will revert
back to standard time at 2:00 a.m.
on Sunday, November 2!
Refuse Reminders
Regular Refuse
Collection
Residents are reminded that
refuse and recycling must be
placed out for collection no later
than 7:00 a.m. on your day of
collection. Not doing so may
result in a missed pick up, and
Veolia will not return to your
home until your next regular
collection day. Residents who live
on Deerfield or Waukegan Roads
must have refuse and recycling
out for collection not later than
6:30 a.m. Final landscape waste
collections for this year will be
December 15 and 16.
Holiday Refuse
Collection Schedule
The Thanksgiving holiday refuse
collection schedule is as follows:
•Thursday collections will take
place on Friday, November 28.
•Regular Friday collections will
be collected on Saturday
November 29.
The Christmas holiday refuse
schedule is as follows:.
•Thursday pick up will be on
Friday, December 26.
•Friday pick up will be on
Saturday, December 27.
New Years holiday refuse
schedule is as follows:
•Thursday pick up will be on
Friday, January 2.
•Friday pick up will be on
Saturday, January 3.
Holiday Tree
Collection
Veolia Environmental Services
will pick up Christmas trees and
other organic holiday decorations
on January 5 and 12 (for those
with Monday collection) and on
January 6 and 13 (for those with
Tuesday collection). Trees and
other organic greenery will be
picked up at the curb if all bags,
metal (including tinsel) and other
decorations are removed.
Veterans Day Thank You
As a Veterans Day tribute to those
brave Deerfield men and women
who have or are currently serving in
Operations Iraqi Freedom and
Enduring Freedom Afghanistan, a
banner displaying their names will
be placed on the Village’s banner
pole at Deerfield and Waukegan
Roads.
It is the Village’s intent to honor all those on active duty;
however, we have not been able to develop a
comprehensive list. If a Deerfield resident currently serving
in our armed forces is not listed on the banner, we ask that
you contact Commander John P. Coughenour of the
Deerfield American Legion Post 738, at 847/366-7554 or
dfldpost738@gmail.com with their name and branch of the
armed forces. This will allow the Village and American
Legion to compile an accurate list of those currently serving
and help us in honoring them in the future for their service
to our country.
The banners will be on display periodically throughout the
year. Questions may be directed to the Village at 847/719-
7483, deermail@deerfield.il.us or by contacting the
Deerfield American Legion.
Deerfield American Legion Post 738, Auxiliary Unit 738,
and the Sons of the American Legion Squadron 738 want to
take this opportunity to thank today's service members for
the sacrifices they are making for America. They ask
families with members serving on active duty anywhere in
the world to participate in the historic Blue Star program,
which has been in place since World War I. The Legion will
provide you with either a blue star banner or a removable
blue star window decal to display to others your pride in
your family member for serving. Support your military
personnel and your own patriotism; contact the Legion at
847/945-9821. Please visit the Legion’s website at
www.deerfieldpost738.org.The American Legion offers
free legion membership to all those currently serving in all
branches of the United States Armed Forces.
Also, West Deerfield Township has initiated a Birthday
Salute program. Their goal is to send every Township
resident on active duty a Happy Birthday greeting on their
birthday, along with a $20 phone card. Call the Township
office at 847/945-0614 to add your special someone to the
birthday list.
Village Officials:
Mayor:
Steven M. Harris - 847/940-7533
Email: sharris@mcdonaldhopkins.com
Trustees:
Robert L. Benton - 847/945-1570
Email: bobbenton@prodigy.net
Michelle Feldman - 847/940-0628
Email: feldman4df@sbcglobal.net
Thomas L. Jester - 847/945-6489
Email: tapjester@yahoo.com
Harriet E. Rosenthal - 847/945-3545
Email: harrietrose@comcast.net
William S. Seiden - 847/945-2442
Email: wss5@comcast.net
Barbara J. Struthers - 847/940-0917
Email: bjstruthers@bjsltd.net
Village Manager
Kent S. Street - 847/719-7400
Email: kstreet@deerfield.il.us
Village Hall/Police Department
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847/945-5000 (Switchboard and Finance)
847/719-7484 (Community Development)
847/945-8636 (Police Non-Emergency)
Public Works and Engineering
465 Elm Street
847/317-7245
847/317-2490 (Engineering)
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Halloween Trick or Treat Hours
Trick-or-Treating hours in the Village will
be on Friday, October 31, from 3:30
p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Have a safe and fun Halloween!
Village Hall Holiday Schedule
The Village Hall will be closed on the following dates:
Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veteran’s Day
Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28 in observance of Thanksgiving
Thursday, December 25 in observance of Christmas
Thursday, January 1 in observance of New Years Day .
Document Shredding Event
A free community document shredding and recycling event will be held on
Saturday, November 1 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the public parking lot
immediately west of Koenig and Strey, 800 Waukegan Road. For more
information, please call 847/945-8200.
Reminders:
Remember, when
shopping this holiday
season, please
patronize local
retailers first!