Vol. 37, No. 6 - Nov/Dec 2015D-Tales
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Vol. 37, No. 6November/December 2015
Village
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.
For a complete list of meetings visit,
www.deerfield.il.us
November
Board of Trustees
November 2 & 16, 7:30 p.m.
Family Days Commission
November 2, 4:00 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
November 10, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
November 12, 7:00 p.m.
Board of Zoning Appeals
November 17, 7:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
November 19, 7 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
November 28, 7:30 p.m.
December
Board of Trustees
December 7 & 21, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
December 8, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
December 10, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
December 28, 7:00 p.m.
check it out!
Page 2:
• Teen Connect
Page 3:
• Snow Plowing Operations
Page 5:
• Drop It and Drive
Page 7:
• Electronic Waste
2015 Leaf Collection
Program Continues
The Village’s annual leaf collection program
provides residents with an alternative for
disposal of their autumn leaves.
Residents who do not mulch or bag their
leaves may rake leaves to the curb or
carriage walk line the night before their
scheduled pickup.
The Village began collecting leaves on
October 26 this year and will continue this
service through November 20.
Public Works Department crews will make
one pass by all homes in the Village each week
during the four-week program.
We ask that you please not put out
leaves more than one day prior to your
scheduled pickup day. Leaves should be raked
in a long, neat row that does not exceed five
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 the carriage walks or
sidewalk, as this causes safety hazards.
Visit the Village of Deerfield website, at www.
deerfield.il.us to learn more regarding autumn
leaf collection. e
Downtown Lighting
Ceremony Nov. 25
Kick-off the holiday season at the Down-
town Lighting Ceremony from 4 to 5 p.m.
on Wednesday, November 25, at Deerfield
Village Centre Plaza between Starbucks and
Bobby’s Deerfield.
Join Mayor Rosenthal, Village staff, the DBR
Chamber of Commerce and numerous local
businesses for free treats and entertainment as
downtown Deerfield is lit up with white lights
for the 2015 holiday season. Starland theater
students will provide live entertainment while
Starbucks, Menchie’s and Potbelly provide
holiday snacks and Pet People provides
cookies for pets.
Mayor Rosenthal will plug in the lights
at 5 p.m., but come early for the live
entertainment and treats.
The DBR Chamber of Commerce will be
kicking off the STOP IN & WIN promotion
at the event. Visit participating merchants in
downtown Deerfield between Wednesday,
November 25, and Sunday, December 6, for
a chance to win an iPad Air, and His and Her
Fitbits. Over 35 merchants are participating.
For a full list of participating merchants, visit
www.dbrchamber.com or call 847-945-4660.
You’re sure to find the perfect gift for everyone on
your shopping list when shopping local. e
2015 Winter Celebration
Celebrate the season by joining neighbors
and friends for fun and festive activities in
downtown Deerfield!
Visit Village Hall Friday night, December
4, for sleigh rides, live entertainment and
roasted chestnuts. Saturday, December 5, will
provide even more excitement with activities
being hosted throughout downtown.
Stay tuned for more information! Check
the Village website, www.deerfield.il.us, for
event updates. e
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villageNEWS
Road Construction
Project Updates:
Deerfield Road
Construction work along Deerfield Road
east of the Metra underpass is scheduled to
begin in early February 2016. The overall
scope of work will be water main and storm
sewer replacement within the Village, sani-
tary sewer point repairs and lining, traffic
signal replacement, full reconstruction of
Deerfield Road between the Metra under-
pass and the eastern limit of the Village,
sidewalk relocation along the south side of
Deerfield Road, resurfacing of Deerfield
Road through the City of Highland Park
to US Route 41, and bridge deck repairs
on 5 bridges within the project limits. The
majority of the roadwork will be completed
in 2016, with some work extending into the
spring of 2017.
The Village of Deerfield is the lead
agency on the project, but the
project also includes participation
by the City of Highland Park, the Lake
County Division of Transportation, the
Illinois Department of Transportation, and
the Federal Highway Administration.
In advance of the Deerfield Road Recon-
struction Project, ComEd and AT&T are
relocating their utilities that are currently
located within the Village Right of Way.
ComEd began their work in June and has
made progress through the Village installing
new power poles and lines.
AT&T began their portion of the work
in early August and is scheduled to be
completed by the end of 2015. They are
performing their work in the westbound
lanes with on-going, rolling lane closures.
Motorists are asked to allow additional
time when driving on Deerfield Road
between Waukegan Road and Highland
Park, as this work and required lane closures
will cause delays.
For more information regarding the
Deerfield Road Reconstruction Project,
please visit www.deerfieldroad.com.
Briarwood Vista Project
The project included over 13,000 feet of
new water main, 12,000 feet of sanitary
sewer lining, 44,000 square feet of side-
walk replacement, new street lighting and
complete roadway replacement. The project
is ahead of schedule with only parkway
restoration and final paving remaining.
Briarwood Vista was originally built in the
1960s and most of the infrastructure in the
subdivision was more than 50 years old.
North Trail Roadway and
Drainage Improvement
The North Trail Subdivision Roadway
and Drainage Improvement Project began
in June and finished in late October.
The Village and its contractor, Berger
Excavators, have installed a new, high
capacity storm system to help reduce the
flooding conditions that have affected this
area of Deerfield in the past.
In addition to providing an improvement
to the drainage system, the Village also
rehabilitated the existing roadway and
sidewalk to provide improved conditions
for the local residents.
Central Avenue Project
The rehabilitation of Central Avenue from
Wilmot Road to Elm Street is currently
underway and will continue through mid-
November. This project includes storm
sewer lateral replacement, sidewalk im-
provements, curb and gutter replacement,
and roadway replacement.
The Village would like to thank the residents
for their cooperation and patience with these
needed public improvements.
For more information on active construction
projects, visit www.deerfield.il.us or contact
Public Works at 847.317.7245. e
Give Where You Live –
Deerfield Veterans Day
The Village of Deerfield and the American
Legion Deerfield Post 738 invites everyone
to participate in the Give Where You
Live – Deerfield service campaign to
make a difference in the lives of area
veterans. Spearheaded by Deerfield Mayor
Harriet Rosenthal, Give Where You Live
– Deerfield is asking for donations now
through Veterans Day, November 11, when
volunteers will come together to collect and
package donations at Deerfield Village Hall
for distribution to veterans in need.
Help by donating:
• Non-perishable food
• Clothing, furniture, small
appliances and household items
• Sweat suits, socks and underwear
• Toiletries
• Gift cards to chain restaurants
• Monetary donations
These donations are earmarked for the
following organizations: West Deerfield
Township Food Pantry for local Veterans,
Midwest Veteran’s Closet (where Veterans
can shop for free) in North Chicago, VA
Federal Health Care Center in North
Chicago, COOL Ministries, and Wounded
Warriors. Items can be delivered to
the Deerfield Police Department, 850
Waukegan Road, prior to Veterans Day, or
to the Village Hall on Veterans Day.
Then, on Veterans Day, November 11, 2015,
Mayor Rosenthal will host service activities
at Village Hall from 1 to 4 p.m. suitable for
all ages. Volunteers will collect and sort
items, assemble gift bags, write letters and
cards to veterans, and other activities. e
TeenConnect Program
Deerfield’s TeenConnect program connects
Deerfield teens who are available to do
outside yard work with Deerfield residents
who need the service. The TeenConnect list
contains contact information for Deerfield
teens, the type of work they are willing to
do and their expected rate of pay.
Residents can receive the list by mail or
e-mail by calling Management Analyst
David Fitzgerald at 847.719.7400.
Applications to get on the list are available
on the Village’s website. e
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publicWORKS
Prevent Damage to
Mailboxes
During the winter months, mailboxes
are sometimes damaged when snow
storms affect Deerfield. If your mailbox
becomes damaged or if you are planning
to install a new one, please be aware of
how to properly install a mailbox that
meets postal standards.
The majority of mailbox knockdowns result
because the post supporting the mailbox
has deteriorated or because the mailbox was
installed too close to the roadway.
The front of the mailbox must be at least 12
inches away from the back of the curb or
the roadway edge. The mailbox post must
be installed at least 18 inches away from
the back of the curb or roadway edge. The
post should be strong, but should be able to
break away if struck by a vehicle that leaves
the pavement.
If you decide to install a new mailbox,
contact JULIE by dialing 811 before you
dig. This will allow you to know where
buried utilities are located.
If you have questions regarding your mailbox
installation, please contact the Public Works
Department at 847.317.7245 e
Sidewalk Snow Removal
Residents are asked to please be considerate
of pedestrians and school children by
clearing sidewalks of snow and ice.
Trash bins should be placed on the
driveway apron or parkway to keep the
sidewalk unobstructed.
Thank your neighbors for shoveling
their sidewalk, or remind them to do so
with a friendly smile and cup of coffee
or hot chocolate. e
Snow Plowing Operations
The Village’s Public Works Department
is prepared for snow and is able to
effectively clear Deerfield’s 70 miles
of roadway quickly to make safe travel
possible for all who use our streets.
To assist your neighbors and Village
staff this winter, please remember
the following:
One way to assure that street plows do
not fill a cleared driveway entrance with
snow is to follow this simple guideline:
Shovel the snow to the side, along
with the direction of traffic, and clear a
pocket of snow on the other side of your
driveway (see the illustration below). The
accumulated snow in the plow will dump
into the pocket and not on your driveway.
This simple step will reduce the amount
of snow being plowed from the street into
your driveway.
Keeping vehicles off the street assists
plows and salt trucks in clearing the
streets more effectively. As a reminder,
vehicles cannot be parked on the street
for 24 hours after 3 inches of snow have
fallen, per Village ordinance.
By Village ordinance, you may not deposit
snow from your property onto the street
or sidewalk. This can hinder safe passage
of vehicles and pedestrians and make
it harder for Village plow crews to keep
streets clear.
Adopt a fire hydrant! Remember, when
you shovel your sidewalk and driveway,
do not forget to clear snow from fire
hydrants in front of your property to
ensure that they are accessible if needed.
Please remember to shovel an extra area
on your driveway apron or parkway to
properly stage your refuse and recycling
bins for pick-up by Waste Management.
The illustration below highlights the
best area to place snow to keep your
driveway as clear as possible during
Village plowing operations. e
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boardREPORT
communityCALENDAR
Deerfield Park District
Winter program registration for residents
starts Monday, Nov. 16, and nonresident
registration begins on Monday, Nov. 30.
Nov. 13, 14, 15 - Deerfield Family Theater
Performances “Mary Poppins”
Nov. 17 & 18 - Laps for COHO @ DHS
Nov. 20, 21 & 22 - Deerfield Family
Theater Performances “Mary Poppins”
Nov. 23 - 27 - COHO Winter Tryouts
Nov. 24 & 25 - School’s Out Programs
Nov. 26 - Earn Your Bird @ SRC
Dec. 6 - Candy Cane Train
Dec. 10, 12 - Deerfield Family
Theater Auditions
Dec. 13 - Deerfield Family
Theater Callbacks
Dec. 7 - Jan. 3 - COHO Winter Stroke Clinic
Dec. 12 - 13 - COHO IMX Invite
Dec. 21 - 23 - Holiday Happenings &
Sports Camp @ JPCC
Dec. 28 - 30 - Holiday Happenings &
Sports Camp @ JPCC
For more information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847.945.0650, or
visit www.deerfieldparkdistrict.org
Deerfield Public
Library
All Library programs are free and open to
the public. Please register in advance by
phone at 847.945.3311, online at www.
deerfieldlibrary.org, or in person at 920
Waukegan Road.
HTML & CSS Basics
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 10-11:30 a.m.
Learn how to create code, options for
building websites, and other fun stuff.
Relating to the Person with Alzheimer’s
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7-8 p.m.
Program will introduce techniques to
make visits more comfortable
and meaningful.
Annual Best Books Roundup
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Enjoy holiday treats and share brief sum-
mary of your favorite from the past year.
Model Trains : North Central “0” Gaugers
Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
This model train exhibit is all dressed up
for a winter wonderland theme.
DHS Chamber Orchestra
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2-3 p.m.
Enjoy holiday music with our favorite
high school orchestra!
Family Times
Saturdays, November and December,
10 a.m., Children with an adult
Drop-in for a storytime the whole family
will enjoy!
Drop-in Crafts
Monday, Nov. 23 – Sunday, Nov. 29,
Children with an adult
Pick-up a craft pack to do in the Library or
take home.
Winter Wonderland Dance Jam
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2-2:45 p.m., Children up
to age 6 with an adult
Shake your sillies out at this action-packed
dance program.
Lights, Camera, Action!
Saturday, Dec. 12, 11 a.m.-noon, Kinder-
garten through 8th with an adult
Kids will learn about basic principles of
PHYSICS, plus get to know some of the
real life physics superheroes!
For more information and a full listing of
events, please visit the library on the web at
www.deerfieldlibrary.org
West Deerfield
Township
Township Board meetings will be held
November 17 and December 15 at the
Township Offices, 601 Deerfield Road.
For more information, visit
www.westdeerfieldtownship.org e
The following is a synopsis of actions taken by the Village Board since the last issue of D-Tales. For complete sets of minutes for Village
Board meetings or to watch meetings on demand, please visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield.il.us.
Village Board Action
Approved an ordinance authorizing a water tower lease agreement with Verizon Wireless
Authorized a renewal of an intergovernmental agreement for maintenance of Reservoir 27
Approved an ordinance creating a Class E liquor license for El Tradicional Mexican Restaurant and Cantina
Approved an ordinance amending the Municipal Code to include Appendix J of the 2012 International Residential Code
Approved a resolution authorizing the Village Manager to negotiate and enter a real estate purchase agreement for 630 Central Avenue
Approved an Ordinance authorizing the disposition of certain surplus property owned by the Village
Authorized an intergovernmental agreement with Lake County regarding the Deerfield Road Reconstruction Project
Approved a resolution authorizing execution of a Local Agency Agreement for Federal participation for the Deerfield Road
Reconstruction Project
Authorized a contract for construction engineering services for the Deerfield Road Reconstruction Project
Authorized purchase of a 2016 Ford Escape building inspection vehicle
Approved a resolution authorizing a five-year internet services contract
Authorized purchase of networking equipment and consulting
Approved an ordinance authorizing parking restrictions on Ambleside Drive
Authorized the purchase of a new loader mounted snow blower
Approved and ordinance vacating a portion of an east-west alley between Somerset Avenue and Fair Oaks Avenue
Awards and Proclamations
Approved proclamation recognizing the Americans with Disabilities Act’s 25th Anniversary
Approved proclamation recognizing Community. The Anti Drug Week
Approved proclamation recognizing the Deerfield Baha’i Train Station Garden
Recognized new American Legion Deerfield Post Commander Mary Blankenship
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policeDEPARTMENT
Drop It and Drive
A statewide law that went into effect on
January 1, 2014, makes it illegal to use an
electronic communication device while
driving. An “electronic communication
device” means an electronic device; includ-
ing but not limited to a wireless telephone,
personal digital assistant, portable or
mobile computer – but does not include a
global positioning system or navigation sys-
tem. Cell phones and electronic devices are
permitted only if using a hands-free device
or Bluetooth technology.
The law is in addition to the existing
statewide ban on electronic messaging. An
“electronic message” is defined as a self-
contained piece of digital communication
transmitted between physical devices. This
includes but is not limited to e-mail, a text
message, an instant message, a photograph,
a video, or a command or request to access
an Internet site.
Be advised that talking on a cell phone
in speaker phone mode while holding
the phone in your hand is not considered
“hands-free.”
The use of an electronic device while driving
is distracting and dangerous. A person is 23
times more likely to be involved in a traffic
crash while talking or texting while driving.
Approximately 20 percent of traffic crashes
are the direct result of distracted driving. The
Deerfield Police Department reminds drivers
to give their full attention to the road and
promote a safer environment for motorists
and pedestrians.
If you have questions, please contact Mary
Anne Glowacz, Communications Direc-
tor for the Deerfield Police Department, at
847.945.8636. e
Police Collecting for
Toys for Tots Program
The Deerfield Police Department is proud
to announce its annual partnership with
the Marines Toys for Tots program. From
now until Christmas, the Deerfield Police
Station, the Village Hall at 850 Waukegan
Road, and the Deerfield Library will
all serve as drop-off locations for new,
unwrapped toys. Boxes will also be placed
at the Patty Turner Center, Jewett Park, and
Sachs Center.
Through your contribution, you serve to
deliver a message of hope to our nation’s
most valuable natural resource, our
children, while also helping to motivate
them to grow into responsible, productive,
patriotic citizens and community leaders.
If you have questions, please contact Mary
Anne Glowacz, Communications Director
for the Deerfield Police Department, at
847.945.8636. e
6th Annual Holiday
Drive-Thru Charity
Event
The Deerfield Police Department will host
its sixth annual Holiday Drive-Thru Charity
Event on Saturday, December 12, between
10 a.m. and 2 p.m., in the commuter lot
at Deerfield Road and Rosemary Terrace
(near The Italian Kitchen).
Residents are encouraged to donate new,
unwrapped toys for the Marine’s Toys
for Tots program, as well as canned food,
personal care items, and cleaning items for
the West Deerfield Township Food Pantry.
Marines, Deerfield police officers, and
volunteers will be on site to assist.
Donations can be made from the warmth
of your car.
For additional information, please contact
Mary Anne Glowacz, Communications Direc-
tor for the Deerfield Police Department at
847.945.8636. e
Be Prepared For Winter
Winter storms and cold temperatures can
be hazardous, but if you plan ahead, you
can stay safe and healthy. Prepare your
home and cars and be prepared for
weather-related emergencies, including
power outages.
Keep an up-to-date emergency kit in your
home, including:
• battery-operated devices, such as a
flashlight, a National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
weather radio, and lamps
• extra batteries
• first aid kit and extra medicine
• baby care items
• snack foods that need no cooking or
refrigeration, and water stored in clean
containers.
Also, prepare your car for winter:
• service the radiator, maintain antifreeze
levels, and check tire tread
• keep gas tank full to avoid ice in the
tank and fuel lines
• keep blankets, food, water, booster
cables, flares and a flashlight with extra
batteries in your car’s emergency kit in
case you become stranded. e
If You See Something,
Say Something
If you see something suspicious taking
place, call the Police Department immedi-
ately. No police department can function
effectively without the concerned assistance
of responsible citizens.
The Police Department depends on you
to call us and tell us whenever you observe
suspicious persons, activities or motor
vehicles. This allows the Police Department
to respond in a prompt manner and have a
better chance of resolving the matter.
Call 9-1-1 when you see a crime in
progress or it just occurred; call the Police
non-emergency number, 847.945.8636,
when you want to file a police report that
is delayed.
For additional information, please contact
Mary Anne Glowacz, Communications Direc-
tor for the Deerfield Police Department, at
847.945.8636. e
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Upcoming
Events @ PTC
For more information on programs, or to
register to be a member, please call the
Patty Turner Center (PTC) at 847.940.
4010 or visit www.pattyturnercenter.org.
Nov. 3, Blood Pressure/Blood Sugar
Nov. 5 , “Dance Card Dances” with the Big
Band Sound of Deerfield
Nov. 5, Member Movies: “Cesar Chavez”
Nov. 6, “The Legacy Girls in Concert”
Nov. 10, Men’s Club: “Stephen Sondheim”
with Susan Benjamin
Nov. 10, AAUW program: “Reducing
Violent Crime in America”
Nov. 10, Women’s Club Luncheon: “Mo-
zart’s Sister” with Megan Wells
Nov. 10, Cholesterol Testing
Nov. 12, PTC Excursion to Drury Lane
Theatre: “White Christmas”
Nov. 12, Member Movies: “Amistad”
Nov. 13, “Museums of the World: Turner
at the Tate” with Debra Levie
Nov. 16, Card making Workshop with
Janie Baskin
Nov. 16, 60 Minutes with Barry Bradford:
“History of the Cubs 1969-2015”
Nov. 17, Jewelry Design with Sande Noble
Nov. 19, “Happy Stomach, Happy Life”
with Dr. Jonathan Williams
Nov. 19, Member Movies: “Conviction”
Nov. 20, At the Conductor’s Podium:
“Beautiful Cello Music to be Thankful for”
with Jim Kendros
Nov. 20, “Friday with Friends” Holiday
Friendship Luncheon with DHS Jazz Band
Nov. 23, 60 Minutes with Barry Bradford:
“Howard Hughes”
Dec. 1, BP/Blood Sugar Testing
Dec. 1, Men’s Club: “Top Pop Singers
from the 40s and 50s” with Bob Levi
Dec. 3, Annual Members’ Winter Party
Dec. 3, Member Movies: “Flyboys”
Dec. 6, Winter Band Concert with the
Deerfield Community Band
Dec. 8, Men’s Club: “Mollie’s War” with
Cyndee Schaeffer
Dec. 8, Women’s Club Dessert: “The Deer-
field High School Chamber Ensemble”
Dec. 10, Member Movies: “Into the Wild”
Dec. 13, PTC Excursion: “A Grand Avenue
Christmas” Brunch at the Pfister Hotel and
tour the Pabst Museum, Milwaukee e
communityINFO
Business of the Year
Nominations Open
The Deerfield Bannockburn
Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce
invites you to participate in selecting
the 2015 Business of the Year. Previous
awards have been presented to GCG
Financial, SLIDERS, The Village Music
Store, Trax Tavern & Grill, Takeda
Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.
and Zengeler Cleaners.
This award is presented to a Chamber
member business that meets the
following criteria:
Business must be a member of the DBR
Chamber of Commerce for two years.
• Achievements should have a
positive effect on the quality of life
within our communities.
• Involvement in community service
through business, civic, philan-
thropic affiliation or support.
• Demonstrated dedication to
providing excellent service
and/or merchandise.
To submit a nomination, visit
www.dbrchamber.com or call the
Chamber’s office at 847.945.4660. e
Optimist Tree Sale
The Deerfield Optimist Club will again
be selling Christmas Trees at Jewett
Park this year from November 27
through December 22.
Proceeds from the Christmas Tree
sales allow the Optimist Club to
support over 20 Deerfield area events
annually. On opening day, Friday,
November 27, the hours of operation
are from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The
regular hours of operation are Monday
through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m.; Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m.; and weekends from 9:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. e
Reminders:
Village Hall Schedule
Village non-emergency offices will be
closed on the following dates:
• Thursday & Friday, November 26 & 27,
in observance of Thanksgiving
• Friday, December 25, in observance of
Christmas
• Friday, January 1, in observance of New
Year’s Day e
Holiday Refuse Schedule
• Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November
26, 2015 - No delay
• Christmas Day -Friday, December 25,
2015 - No delay
• New Year’s Day - Friday, January 1, 2016
- No Delay
Waste Management will pick up trees
and other organic holiday decorations
during the first two collections in January.
All bags, metal and other decorations
must be removed.
Per Village ordinance, refuse and recycling
carts can be set out as early as sundown the
day before collection and no later than 7
a.m. the day of collection.
Collection on Waukegan and Deerfield
Roads must be out no later than 6:30 a.m.
on the scheduled collection day.
After collection, all carts should be removed
from the front yard not later than the eve-
ning of your collection day. On non-collec-
tions days, all containers should be stored
in the garage or out of plain sight from the
street in an effort to make the containers
inconspicuous from the public way.
Residents can call Waste Management
at 800.796.9696 or e-mail questions or
requests to villageofdeerfield@wm.com and a
customer service representative will contact
you the same day. e
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communityINFO
Township 2015 Holiday
Wish Program
The West Deerfield Township Holiday
Wish Program is an opportunity for the
community to bring special happiness to
some of our less-fortunate neighbors during
the winter holiday season. Their holiday
“wishes” are passed along to volunteers
(offices, families, churches, temples,
individuals, scout troops, etc.) who will know
only the recipient’s family number and age.
If you would like to adopt someone’s “wish”
for the Holiday Season, please go to West
Deerfield Township’s website at www.west-
deerfieldtownship.org to download the form,
or call our office at 847.945.0614 to request
a form be mailed to you.
Gifts are to be delivered to the township
office, in tissue and gift bags, please, with the
recipient’s code number on each package.
Please deliver gifts by Monday, December 7.
The township then arranges for the gifts to be
picked up in mid-December.
We hope you will be a part of this wonder-
ful community-supported program that has
brought smiles to those without the means
to provide holiday gifts for their children,
and a warm touch to elderly citizens living
alone on very restricted incomes.
For more information on adopting a senior,
senior couple or a family for the 2015 Holiday
Wish Program, please contact the Township
office at 847.945.0614 or e-mail to westdeer-
fieldtownship@sbcglobal.net attn: Gail. e
Electronic Recycling
Options
The Illinois Electronic Products Recycling
and Reuse Act banned certain electronic
devices from landfills. Electronic items
such as televisions, monitors, computers
and printers are some of the most common
items that are no longer allowed in
the regular trash.
The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County
offers electronic waste drop-off locations
throughout the county. The nearest location
to the Village of Deerfield is the
Firearms Training Center, 1180 Half
Day Road, Highland Park. It is open for
electronic waste drop-offs every Tuesday
from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and on the first
Saturday of each month from 7 a.m. to
1 p.m., excluding holidays.
For more information regarding recycling or
disposal of items, please call the Solid Waste
Agency of Lake County at 847.336.9340 or
visit www.swalco.org e
Going Places Program
Provides Ride Service
West Deerfield Township operates Going
Places, a transportation service designed to
make life easier for many residents.
Going Places is an appointment- based
service and requires registration. Once
registered, a modified minivan can
transport Township residents to their
medical, dental and physical therapy
appointments, as well as non-medical
appointments if the van is available.
To register, call the Township Transporta-
tion Department at 847.945.0614 x. 310
and ask to have a registration form mailed
to you. Once registered, schedule an ap-
pointment for a medical ride up to 30 days
in advance, and three days in advance for
non-medical rides. Fares are $5 round trip
and $2 for Veterans.
This program provides independence to
those who might otherwise find it difficult
to get to their appointments. e
DHS School Chest to
Benefit GIPPCC
Deerfield High School has announced that
the beneficiary for this year’s School Chest
fundraiser is the Greater Illinois Pediatric
Palliative Care Coalition (GIPPCC).
Mimi Noonan, a Deerfield resident, mother
of three, and DHS Cross Country and
Track and Field “team mom” is the Vice
President of GIPPCC. Mimi’s daughter
Tierney was born with a lethal chromo-
somal anomaly and was lovingly cared for
by a palliative care team for much of her
short life. She died peacefully and com-
fortably shortly before her third birthday.
Mimi’s son Keegan battled leukemia during
the same time period, and died at the age of
eight and a half. Keegan’s death, however,
was decidedly less peaceful; he suffered
through painful interventions because it
was not until the final hours of his life that a
palliative care team was consulted.
School Chest Funds will be used to
established a Telemedicine program,
provide more resources to families caring
for a seriously ill child, and create a Warrior
Grant to establish a mentorship program for
promising nurses and physicians.
Additionally, School Chest 2015 will serve
to honor Keegan, who, had he survived,
would have been a member of this year’s
graduating class.
To learn more about GIPPCC, visit www.
gippc.org. To learn more about School Chest,
visit dhs.dist113.org e
ComEd Tech Features
Residents can now stay connected with
ComEd via their new technology features.
Residents can receive outage alerts on their
mobile device, download the ComEd app,
view outage maps and more.
For more information, visit
www.ComEd.com. e
Harvest Fest A Success
Thanks to Partners
More than 1,400 residents attended this
year’s Harvest Fest activities on September
26, 2015. The Village would like to thank
the DBR Chamber of Commerce, and
presenting sponsors Fresh Thyme Farmers
Market and Lakeshore Recycling Systems.
Additional contributions were made by
Whole Foods Market, Deerfields Bakery
and Playground Games. A special thanks
also goes to Farmers Market Manager Joan
Reed for coordinating daytime activities at
the Farmers Market. e
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Village Officials:
Mayor:
Harriet E. Rosenthal - 847.945.3545
Email: harrietrose@comcast.net
Trustees:
Alan L. Farkas - 847.374.9592
Email: alfafoxtrot1@gmail.com
Thomas L. Jester - 847.945.6489
Email: tapjester@yahoo.com
Robert D. Nadler - 847.948.5131
Email: Robert.D.Nadler@gmail.com
William S. Seiden - 847.945.2442
Email: wss5@comcast.net
Dan C. Shapiro - 312.763.9640
Email: dshapiro@danshapirolaw.com
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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s!
Why Shop Local?
Shopping Local...
1. … Supports Deerfield’s Vibrant Mix of Businesses
Why go anywhere else when you can find most everything you
need right in your hometown! With a mix of locally owned
businesses as well as regional and national outlets, Deerfield’s
local shops, restaurants, services and hotels provide residents
and visitors alike with all the necessities as well as the luxuries.
2. … Fosters Community Relationships
When you shop in Deerfield, you are able to develop lasting relationships with local
businesses and the people that provide goods & services. The businesses become
neighbors and a human face is put on the service you receive.
3. … Protects the Environment
Shopping local supports a more “green-friendly” community. By keeping your
business within the village, you travel less, which reduces traffic and congestion and
ultimately creates less air and water pollution! Many shopping areas in Deerfield are
also easily accessible by walking or bicycling, adding to the shopping experience.
4. … Reinvests in the Village
When you shop local, you are keeping your sales tax dollars in Deerfield. This
revenue goes back into the community to support Village services and maintain
roads and public utilities. Local businesses are also strong supporters of community
events and local nonprofit organizations.
5. … Creates Jobs that Help to Strengthen the Local Economy
Deerfield’s local businesses generate jobs for members of our community. By
patronizing local businesses first, you are helping to keep neighbors employed, as
well as generating new jobs.
This holiday season, shop local! For more details, visit www.dbrchamber.com
or call 847.945.4660. e