Vol. 39, No. 5 - Sep/Oct 2017D-Tales
Your Municipal News Source
September/October 2017Village
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, please visit
www.deerfield.il.us
September
Board of Trustees
September 18, 7:30 p.m.
Committee of the Whole
September 25, 6:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
September 25, 7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
September 28, 7:30 p.m.
October
Board of Trustees
October 2 & 16, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Commission
October 4, 7:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
October 12, 7:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
October 12 & 26, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
October 23, 7:30 p.m.
Vol. 38, No. 5
Deerfield Road Project
Completed
The Village of Deerfield would like
recognize the completion of the Deerfield
Road Reconstruction Project and thank
everyone who was impacted by the project
for their patience and for driving safely in
the construction zone. This was a complex
infrastructure improvement project that
included new water main, storm sewers,
sidewalk relocation, private utility relocation
(ComEd, North Shore Gas and AT&T),
new traffic signals and, finally, a new road.
Work began on this $20 million, multi-
agency project in February of 2016 and,
though additional work was performed in
the 2017 season, all lanes of traffic were
opened on November 23, 2016.
In the spring of this year, the contractor
resumed operations in both Deerfield and
Highland Park. In Deerfield, the contractor
completed the installation of the traffic
signals, performed the pavement grinding
to ensure smoothness, installed permanent
pavement striping, completed brick sidewalk
restoration, and installed trees and other
landscape material.
In Highland Park, the contractor completed
the reconstruction of the north side
of Deerfield Road from the City limit
to Windsor Road. This work required
the complete removal of the roadway,
preparation of the road base, and paving
of the new roadway. Minor bridge work
remains to be completed to the bridge over
US 41. The additional bridge work will not
require lane closures and will be confined to
the area below the bridge.
As part of an intergovernmental agreement,
Lake County will take jurisdiction of
Deerfield Road east of Robert York Road
once all of the work is complete. The
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Harvest Fest - Sept. 23
Visit Deerfield Road and Park Avenue on
Saturday, September 23, for
an incredible day of music
and fun.
Begin your morning by
visiting the Farmers Market
from 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
(see Page 6 for daytime
events). Then come back for
an evening of free food, mu-
sic and fun starting at 5:30 p.m. “Rosie & the
Rivets” take the stage at 5:45 p.m., followed
by “Hi Infidelity” from 7 to 9 p.m., playing
music of all types, but mostly from the 80s
rock period.
Fresh Thyme Farmers Market and Nothing
Bundt Cakes will be providing complimen-
tary food. Beer, wine and water will be avail-
able for purchase. Free admission.
Please join us and be on the lookout for
more information, including how to register
for the bags tournament, coming to your
mailbox and inbox soon.
Harvest Fest is hosted by the Village
of Deerfield and the DBR Chamber of
Commerce with help from sponsors
Lakeshore Recycling Systems, Fresh Thyme
Farmers Market and Nothing Bundt Cakes.
For more details, visit www.deerfield.il.us or call
847.719-7400. e
check it out!
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• Public Art Open House
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• Lock Your Car Doors
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• Fall Leaf Collection
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villageNEWS
Deerfield Road
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agreement allows for the Village to
retain permitting authority and routine
maintenance, including snow removal
operations, moving forward. Among other
things, Lake County will be responsible for
traffic signal maintenance, directional and
regulatory signs, pavement marking, and
any future capital projects.
The project could not have been
completed without our partners at the
Federal Highway Administration, Illinois
Department of Transportation, Lake
County Division of Transportation, City
of Highland Park, A-Lamp Concrete
Contractors, and the patience of our
own Village of Deerfield residents and
businesses. Thank you all for helping the
Village complete this important and long-
lasting improvement.
For more information, contact the Engineering
Department at 847.317.2490. e
Deerfield Public Art
Open House Sept. 19
The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission
will host a community open house at
the Deerfield Library to showcase the 24
pieces selected for the fourth year of the
Deerfield Public Art Program before they
are put on display.
The open house , which runs from 6 p.m.
to 8 p.m. , will feature many of the artists
who created this year’s pieces. Light
refreshments will be served.
Multiple media are featured in this year’s
selections. Artists from Deerfield include
Caren Kaplan, Sara Kenward, Mary Longe,
Kris Van Stockum, Penny Weinberg, and
Susan Willis. Other artists include Sheila
Anderson of Belvidere, Ceyda Aykan of
Chicago, Emily Clanton of Greenville, S.C.,
Rosa Cruz of Wauwatosa, Wisc., Matthew
Csernansky of Chicago, Charlotte Kaplan
of Wilmette, Jim Parks of Evanston, Janet
Poppe of Highland Park, Ryan Sandsion
Montgomery of Austin, Tex., and Barbara
Wagner of Northbrook.
The specific artwork selected for display
were chosen from submissions by a
very talented pool of artists and were
reviewed via jury process. The Fine Arts
Commission is responsible for reviewing
artwork submissions and making a final
recommendation. The artists have agreed to
loan their works of art for public display for
up to one year.
For more information, contact the Village
Manager’s Office at 847.719.7400. e
Road Construction
Projects Update
2017 Street Rehabilitation
The Village of Deerfield 2017 Street
Rehabilitation Project was awarded in
February and work began in early May. In
addition to routine maintenance items,
the contract included the reconstruction/
rehabilitation of seven streets within the
Village. The project will be complete by the
end of September.
The following roads are associated with this
year’s project: Pine from Hackberry to Lake
Cook; Laurel from Pine to Willow; Terrace
Ct; Garand from Wilmot to Montgomery;
Fair Oaks from Chestnut to Oakley;
Wincanton from North Ave to Warwick;
and East and West Canton Court.
These improvements are funded through a
combination of Motor Fuel Tax money and
local infrastructure funds that the Village
has collected over the past year.
Brierhill Road
Rehabilitation Project
The Village awarded the construction
contract to Copenhaver Construction in
early 2017.
Work included reconstruction of Brierhill
Road between Deerfield Road and the
south end of Brierhill Road, water main
replacement, sanitary sewer point repairs
and lining, installation of mountable curbs,
and drainage improvements. The project
will be complete by the end of September.
Kates Road Bridge Project
The contract for reconstructing the Kates
Road Bridge and for resurfacing Kates/
Pfingsten Road was awarded in March.
Work started during the week of July 5. The
contractor has removed the old bridge deck
and has completed repairs to the concrete
block retaining walls. New deck beams were
installed earlier in September. Following
the completion of the bridge deck, the
contractor will begin roadway rehabilitation
on Kates/Pfingsten Road between Lake
Cook Road and Waukegan Road. The project
will be complete by mid-November
For more information, contact the Engineering
Department at 847.317.2490. e
Learn About Your Local Water Supply Oct. 14
The Village of Deerfield Sustainability’s
Commission invites you join us on
Saturday, October 14, at 1 p.m. at the
Deerfield Public Library to learn about the
municipal water supply.
Where does the water come from? How is
it tested? Do I need a water filter? Learn the
answers to these questions and more during
this one-hour interactive program.
The program will be facilitated by
Sustainability Commission member and
Deerfield resident Bill Mertes. Bill has 27
years of experience working in the water
treatment industry and has worked for
companies serving industrial, municipal,
residential and commercial customers.
Currently working for Evoqua Water
Technologies, Bill has previous work
experience with Dow Chemical, Siemens
Water Technologies, Culligan, and Severn
Trent. He has a Bachelor’s degree in
marketing from the University of Wisconsin
and a MBA from the Kellogg School of
Management at Northwestern University.
This program is free and open to all ages.
No advance registration is required. e
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policeDEPARTMENT
Illinois Rail Safety Week
The Deerfield Police Department
participated in Illinois Rail Safety Week,
a statewide effort to promote vehicle and
pedestrian safety around railroad tracks
and trains, September 10 to 16. The event
has now gone regional, with Illinois being
joined by Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota
and Wisconsin.
Throughout the week police officers were
present at railroad grade crossings and
commuter stations and contacted drivers
and pedestrians who disobeyed the laws
associated with railroad grade crossings and
railroad property. Police officers distributed
literature to the public on how to be safe
around trains and train tracks.
Please remember, not only is it against
the law to stop your vehicle on the
railroad tracks, it is against the law to
stop your vehicle anywhere within the
highway-rail grade crossing. Highway-rail
grade crossings are marked by white stop
lines located on the pavement in advance
of the crossing, and if not marked by
white stop lines, the highway-rail grade
crossing extends from protective gate arm
to protective gate arm. More than half
of all collisions occur at crossings with
active warning devices. When crossing
railroad tracks, you must always obey the
law and be aware of your surroundings.
Trains cannot stop quickly. Even if an engi-
neer sees a person or vehicle on the tracks,
it takes the average train more than one
mile to stop, which is equivalent to about
20 football fields. Be prepared to stop at all
railroad crossings.
Walking or playing on train tracks at any
time is dangerous and illegal. Whether on
foot or by car, only cross railroad tracks at
designated railroad crossings and look for
the cross buck signs, lights or safety gates.
Crossing at any other place on the tracks is
illegal trespassing.
When crossing the tracks in a motor
vehicle, travel in low gear, do not change
gears while crossing. If your vehicle stalls on
the tracks, get out of the vehicle as quickly
as possible, get away from the vehicle and
tracks, and immediately call 9-1-1.
Listen for warning bells and whistles and be
sure to obey the signals. Once the warning
signals begin, it can take as little as 20
seconds for the train to arrive. However,
there are some designated “quiet zones”
at railroad crossings. This means you may
not hear a train approaching or the train
may seem farther away than it actually is, so
always be aware of your surroundings.
Do not approach and cross the tracks
until you can see clearly in each direction
after a train passes. This precaution is
critical as there may be a second train
quickly approaching.
You must wait until the crossing signals stop
and gates are raised to safely and legally
cross the tracks.
For more information about Rail Safety Week,
visit www.illinoisrailsafetyweek.org. e
Police Station a Safe
Place for Online Sales
The Deerfield Police Department is a safe
place to complete transactions made on the
Internet. Members of the community are
welcome to use the lobby or parking lot of
the Deerfield Police Department.
Transactions can be conducted in the
lobby of the Deerfield Police Department
between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. and transactions
cannot disrupt the daily business of the
Police Department.
Police Department personnel will not oversee
or be involved in the transaction in any way.
Disputes regarding the sale price, condition
of the item, or quantity are considered to be a
civil matter. The sale of counterfeit, stolen, or
other illegal items is prohibited.
Other safety tips for buying and selling on
the Internet:
• Be suspicious of a buyer or seller who
changes the agreed upon meeting loca-
tion at the last minute.
• Insist on payment in cash or through a
secure/proxy website such as PayPal.
• Do not invite strangers to your
home to pick up an item, and do
not go to theirs. e
Lock Car Doors
Like in other communities, many of
Deerfield’s index crimes involve entering
vehicles. In almost all cases, these crimes
are committed in unlocked vehicles. Car
burglaries are crimes of opportunity and
forgetting to lock your vehicle makes it a
target for thieves.
To help protect your family and your valu-
ables, follow these easy steps before leaving
your vehicle.
• Close all windows.
• Remove all valuables from your vehicle
including: purses, wallets, phones,
laptops, tablets, etc.
• Remove garage door openers and key
fobs, as these items can give criminals
entry to your home if stolen.
• Lock all car doors
• Remove car keys from your vehicle.
• Close your garage door - even if you are
home. e
Deerfield Police Collect
Coats, Gloves for Vets
The Deerfield Police Department will be
collecting new or gently used coats and
gloves to benefit veterans in Lake County
through the month of September as part of
Operations Stand Down.
There are three easy ways to give. Donation
boxes will be available throughout Septem-
ber at the Police Department lobby and
the lobby of the Deerfield Public Library.
Warriors fans can also bring their donations
to the Deerfield High School home football
game against Highland Park High School
on October 6 at 1959 Waukegan Road.
For more information, contact Mary Anne
Glowacz at 847.945.8636. e
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boardREPORT
Deerfield Park District
Fall programs begin the week of Sept. 5.
Apply online for jobs: after school club
counselor, gym supervisor, lifeguards and
more, at deerfieldparks.org.
Sept. 23 - Touch A Truck at Jewett Park
Sept. 23 & 24 - Club Championship
Weekend at Deerfield Golf Club and
Learning Center
Oct. 9 & 10 - School’s Out Trips – Spend
school days off with your friends traveling
to fun places and doing new things!
Oct. 27 & 28 - Halloween Hoopla at
Jewett Park Community Center – Tons
of fun and adventures await at this years’
Halloween Hoopla. Check out our
website for specific details for this two-
day festival of fun!
Oct. 28 - Customer VIP Appreciation
Day at Deerfield Golf Club and
Learning Center
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 or in person at
the Library.
Cut the Cable
Monday, Sept. 18, 7-8:30 p.m.
Wave goodbye to your cable bill as you
learn about cost-saving devices like
Roku and Apple TV that work with your
existing setup.
Six Historic Houses Within Two Miles of
the Library
Thursday, Sept. 28, 7-8:30 p.m.
Architect Don Wrobleski will discuss
local homes that represent the growth of
modernism. The program is presented
in collaboration with the Deerfield Area
Historical Society.
Kevin Farris & the Infinite Possibilities
Saturday, Oct. 7, 10-11 a.m., All Ages
Enjoy music, dancing, and fun at this
highly interactive concert.
Chasing Portraits: A Great-
granddaughter’s Quest for her Lost Art
Legacy
Sunday, Oct. 8, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Author Elizabeth Rynecki discusses her
quest to find the paintings of her great-
grandfather that were lost during World
War II. Co-sponsored by the Deerfield
Fine Arts Commission.
Fermilab and the New Muon g-2
Experiment
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 7-8:30 p.m.
Fermilab Senior Scientist Dr. Adam
Lyon will explain this ground-breaking
experiment that examines the universe at
the smallest scale.
Adults Just Wanna Have Fun: Nostalgia
Video Games, LEGO, and More!
Thursday, Oct. 12, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Adults only.
Fun and games, and refreshments will
be served.
Sensory Storytime
Saturday, Oct. 21, 11 a.m. – noon, All
Ages
Join us for an inclusive and interactive
storytime filled with songs, sensory
play, and socialization. Children of all
abilities with their siblings and caregivers
are welcome. Please let us know if any
accommodations are required. Drop-in.
Escape the Room!
Monday, Oct. 23, 7-8:30 p.m., Grades
6-12
Test your puzzle-solving skills and see if
you can outsmart the “brainiac box.”
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
Sept. 19 and Oct. 17 at the Township
Offices, 601 Deerfield Road. Visit www.
westdeerfieldtownship.org
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
Authorized purchase of Police Department mobile data computers
Authorized purchase of equipment for Police vehicles
Authorized revision to Village-LCDOT traffic signal master agreement
Approved Ordinance authorizing a first amendment to the intergovernmental agreement between the Village and Lake County regarding
Deerfield Road jurisdictional transfer
Approved emergency purchase for Police Department air conditioning unit
Approved Ordinance authorizing a special use for My Health Dentistry in The Shops at Deerfield Square
Authorized amendment to an intergovernmental agreement with Township High School District 113 to regulate and enforce parking at
Deerfield High School
Authorized contract for Council Chambers audio-visual upgrade
Authorized a memorandum of understanding with the RTA regarding installation and maintenance of interagency signage
Approved Ordinance lifting the restaurant prohibition at Cadwell’s Corners Shopping Center for the portion south of Pet Supplies Plus to
the end units facing Lake Cook Road
Authorized award of contract for 2017 sidewalk improvement project
Authorized award of contract for resurfacing Brickyards Park parking lot
Awards and Proclamations
Presented Matthew Miller the Student Community Service Award
Honored Police Sergeant Iain McCowan for 25 Years of Service
Honored Jessica Chen, Gold Medal Winner Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering
Presented the Donald Gehrig Award to Dr. Gerald Zachar
communityCALENDAR
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publicWORKS
Residential Sump-Pump
Regulations
Many homes within the Village are equipped
with sump-pumps in their basements. The
intention of a sump-pump is to remove
ground water that sits around the outside of
the foundation of a dwelling.
In the past it was a common practice to
connect sump-pumps to the sanitary sewer
as a means of evacuating groundwater
without creating a wet spot within one’s
property. The Illinois EPA has regulations
in place that prohibit direct connections of
sump-pumps to the sanitary sewer. This is
because sump-pumps that are connected to
the sanitary sewers create capacity issues,
cost agencies money to treat additional
sewage, and can create environmental issues
by causing sanitary sewer overflows into
creeks. The Village is preparing an initiative
to reduce, or eliminate, all sump-pump
connections to the sanitary sewers.
If you would like to know if your sump-pump
is properly discharging please contact the
Public Works and Engineering Department, at
847.317.2490, and ask to speak with someone
regarding sump-pumps. e
Fall Leaf Collection
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 simply rake leaves to
the curb or carriage walk line the night
before their scheduled pickup. Beginning
the week of October 23 and continuing
through November 17, Public Works
Department crews will make one pass by
each house in the Village every week dur-
ing the four-week program.
Here are some reminders for leaf pickup:
• Do not park on the street the day of
your pickup.
• Do not rake grass clippings, sticks,
rocks, branches or mud to the curb with
your leaves.
• Try to put leaves out each week, if
possible.
• Inclement weather may delay pickups,
but crews will make at least four trips
through each neighborhood.
For more information call the Public Works
Department at 847.317.7245 e
Tree Trimming Can
Reduce Power Outages
Trees and other vegetation cause about 13
percent of all electric service interruptions.
Preventive pruning around aerial power
lines is vital to providing reliable
electric service.
ComEd has a number of programs in
place to help prevent power outages
caused by trees and vegetation. All work is
performed free of charge by professionally
trained and certified arborists.
Every four years, neighborhoods with
overhead power lines are visited to
maintain trees and vegetation as needed.
Spot trimming is performed more
frequently when necessary. In some cases,
trimming is not enough to prevent hazards
or outages and tree removal is required.
ComEd will leave larger logs for the
property owner, but all other branches
and debris will be chipped and disposed
of. Final cleanup is the homeowner’s
responsibility. Remaining tree stumps are
treated to prevent future regrowth.
Service lines are the wires that run
directly from the pole to the customer’s
electric meter. ComEd does not perform
non-emergency tree trimming around
these lines. If a customer wants to trim
around these lines themselves, or hire a
contractor to perform the work, ComEd
will disconnect the service wire and then
re-connect it by request. Customers
should not attempt to trim or remove a
tree near power lines running between two
utility poles. They should call ComEd at
800-Edison-1 (800-334-7661) to report an
issue and ComEd will send a representative
to investigate and provide advice.
When storms occur, ComEd’s first priority
is to restore power safely and quickly to
customers. Crews remove any damaged
trees or tree limbs from power lines and
equipment to prevent additional hazards.
For more information about tree trimming
around power lines, contact ComEd at
1-800-EDISON-1 or visit www.comed.com.
Leaf Collection Zones
This map delineates collection routes
and days. Questions may be directed
to Public Works at 847.317.7245.
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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 at
847.940. 4010 or visit www.deerfieldparks.org.
Sept. 14, Movies for Members
Sept. 15, Friday with Friends “End of
Summer BBQ” Featuring The Shenanigans
Female Ukulele Band
Sept. 15, Jim Kenney Lecture: “Utopias and
Dystopias, Imagine the Future”
Sept. 19, Men’s Club: “Current Events” with
Lynne Samuels
Sept. 21, Movies for Members
Sept. 22, “At the Conductors Podium” with
Music Historian Jim Kendros
Sept. 24, PTC Excursion: “Chicago Cubs vs.
Milwaukee Brewers”
Sept. 26, Men’s Club: “Yerkes Observatory”
with Dan Koehler
Sept. 27, ACES Caregiver Support Group
Sept. 28, AARP Workshop
Sept. 28, Drive-In, Dine-In BBQ Lunch:
Movie
Sept. 29, AARP Workshop
Oct. 3, Men’s Club: “Making the Book – and
the Book” with PTC Member Jim Lamont
Oct. 6, “Looking at Modern Art” with Art
Educator Debra Levie
Oct. 6, “Inside 109: Take a Tour of District
109 Schools”
Oct. 10, Men’s Club: “Giants in the Park”
with Chicago Historian Krista August
Oct. 17, Men’s Club: “The History and Mys-
tery of the “L” with Greg Borzo
Oct. 17, PTC Excursion: The Field Museum
“Jurassic Park”
Oct. 18, PTC Themed Dinner Event: “Okto-
berfest!”
Oct. 20, Friday with Friends “Stars of the
Silver Screen” Featuring Dramatist Roberta
Randall
Oct. 24, Men’s Club Presentation by Histo-
rian Gary Midkiff
Oct. 27, “At the Conductors Podium” with
Music Historian Jim Kendros
Oct. 31, Men’s Club: “Historical Maxwell
Street” with Lori Grove, President of The
Maxwell Street Foundation e
communityINFO
Historic Village Open
Sundays in September
The Deerfield Area Historical Society hosts
free tours of the Deerfield Historic Village,
517 Deerfield Road, on Sundays from 2 to
4 p.m. through September. Visit the oldest
building in Lake County, the 178 year-old
Caspar Ott log house, two pre-Civil War era
houses, a carriage house and a one-room
schoolhouse that has been a favorite with
children for many years.
The Historical Society is a donor-
supported, nonprofit organization that
maintains the Historic Village.
For more information, please call
847.948.0680 or email deerfieldhistory@
gmail.com. Follow the Historical Society on
Facebook at www.facebook.com/deerfieldhis-
tory e
Going Places Made Easy
West Deerfield Township has a
transportation service designed to make
life easier for many residents.
The program is appointment-based and
requires a registration process that is quick
and simple. Once registered, a modified
minivan can transport you to your medical,
dental and physical therapy appointments.
This program provides independence to
those who might otherwise find it difficult
to get to their appointments. The Township
notes, “Over and over again, residents and
their families have told us they feel safe and
secure with our trained, friendly drivers.”
To register for the program, call the
Township Transportation Department
at 847.945.0614 x310 and ask to have a
registration form mailed to you. Once reg-
istered, schedule an appointment for your
ride up to 30 days in advance. Fares are $5
round trip and $2 for Veterans. Riders are
eligible for up to two trips per week.
For more information, contact West Deerfield
Township at 847.945.0614. e
Farmers Market Harvest
Fest September 23
Celebrate the season’s bounty at the
Deerfield Farmers Market Harvest Fest on
September 23 with food, friends and fun.
In addition
to all the
wonderful fruit,
vegetables,
plants, flowers
and specialty foods for sale, there will be
kids’ activities, balloons, live music and a
Touch-A-Truck event. Fire trucks, military
vehicles, snow plows and more will be on
site for hands-on fun. Come celebrate the
harvest and stay for the fun!
The Deerfield Farmers Market is located at
the northwest corner of Deerfield Road and
Robert York Avenue and runs Saturdays
through Oct. 14 from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Deerfield Farmers Market is now on
Facebook. Follow us to learn about special
events, vendor updates and the latest on what
items are in season. Find us at facebook.com/
deerfieldfarmersmarketIL.
For more information, contact the Village
Manager’s Office at 847.719.7400, email us
at farmersmarket@deerfield.il.us. e
Township Holds 2017
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 holi-
day season. Their holiday “wishes” are passed
along to gift donors (offices, families, churches,
temples, individuals, scout troops, etc.) who will
only know only the recipient’s family number
and age. All recipients of the program live within
the township.
If you are interested in adopting someone’s
”wish” for the holiday season a senior, senior
couple or a family for our Holiday Wish
Program, please contact our Township office at
847-945-0614 or email to wdtransportation@
sbcglobal.net, subject: Holiday Wish. e
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CommunityNews
Township Hosts Special
Party for Special Kids
Families with children who would enjoy a
more relaxed Halloween Party are invited to
join West Deerfield Township on Saturday,
October 28. Children, especially those
with disabilities who may find Halloween
frightening or overwhelming, may come in
costume, if they like, to participate in fun
games and crafts designed just for them.
The Deerfield Village Hall lobby, 850
Waukegan Road, will be open for this drop-
in party from 1-3 p.m. Tasty snacks, lively,
simple games, and plenty of pumpkins
make this annual party fun for all.
Admission is free to this event sponsored by
West Deerfield Township. Children of all
ages are invited, and siblings are welcome!
For more information, contact Township Clerk
Kristen Scott at 847.945.0614. e
Election Judges Needed
The Lake County Clerk is seeking election
judges for the primary and general
elections in 2018. You must be a registered
Lake County voter, fluently speak and
write English, and attend a free training
class. Please contact County Clerk Carla
Wyckoff’s office at 847-377-2408, or go to
ElectionJudge.info to learn more about this
paid opportunity.
For more information regarding voter
registration, call Township Clerk Kristen Scott
at 847.945-0614, or the Lake County Clerk at
847.377.2410.
Living With Wildlife
Human development in urban areas has
replaced natural areas that were once
habitat for wildlife. Open fields, forests
and wetlands have been replaced by lawns,
gardens and neighborhoods. Many animals
are adapting to this new environment,
sometimes at the expense of their human
neighbors by creating a disturbance or caus-
ing damage to property.
The best way to prevent common wildlife
issues is to avoid providing potential
sources for food and shelter before an
animal creates a disturbance or causes
damage to property.
The following are recommendations for
how to prevent common wildlife conflicts:
• Do not encourage wildlife to come
in or near your home by feeding them.
• Keep pet food and water
dishes indoors.
• Turn on outside lights, make noise and
observe the area for any signs of wildlife
before letting your pet outdoors.
• Don’t allow spilled seed to accumulate
around bird feeders.
• If possible, do not keep garbage
cans outside.
• Keep grills and barbecues clean.
• Repair broken, weak or rotted areas all
around your home.
• Trim tree limbs that provide easy
access to your roof.
• Install and maintain chimney caps.
• Cover openings under decks, elevated
sheds, concrete slabs and porches with
welded wire.
• Add welded wire to the inside of
attic vents to deny access if covers
are removed.
Even though it may be tempting to trap
and remove a nuisance animal, removal
does not usually provide a permanent
solution. Trapping and removing animals
only creates an opening for another animal
to occupy. A trapped adult may also leave
young behind, which often die of starvation
in an inaccessible area.
The best solution is to focus on removing
the attraction, not the animal, in order to
prevent future invasion.
Please remember that it is illegal for
homeowners to trap certain species and
there are many federal and state laws against
keeping wildlife.
For more information, visit the website of the
Lake County Forest Preserves at www.lcfpd.
org e
Symposium: The Future
of Freight Rail Traffic
The Village of Deerfield, along with the City
of Lake Forest and the Villages of Bannock-
burn, Glenview and Northbrook, are host-
ing a symposium to discuss The Future of
Rail Freight Traffic on Wednesday, October
11, 7-8:30 p.m., at Melton Hall, Waybright
Center at Trinity International University,
2065 Half Day Road, Bannockburn. The
program is free and open to the public and
interested members of all involved commu-
nities are invited to attend.
The topic of freight being transported by
local rail lines has generated increasing
attention in the region. The operation of
area freight yards, discussions on a
freight-dedicated bypass rail line and more
recently potential freight train impacts
related to improvements outlined in the
Chicago-Milwaukee Intercity Passenger
Rail Corridor Environmental Assessment
have raised concerns and questions by
many residents living within proximity to
rail infrastructure.
The symposium will address current freight
issues, cargo being transported, safety and
more, as well as what the Chicagoland area
can expect in the future.
A short presentation, followed by a Q &
A session, will be moderated by Joseph
P. Schwieterman, Ph.D., School of Public
Service and Director of the Chaddick
Institute for Metropolitan Development
at DePaul University. The other panelists
include Mark Walbrun PE, with Mott
MacDonald, Laura Wilkison, Executive
Vice President of Metro Strategies, and
Audrey Wennink, with the Metropolitan
Planning Council.
“With our freight-rail system being
constantly improved and modernized,
it is important for citizens to more fully
understand the dynamics of this mode of
transportation,” stated Mr. Schwieterman.
For more information, contact the Village
Manager’s Office at 847.719.7400 e
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Village Officials:
Mayor:
Harriet E. Rosenthal - 847.945.3545
Email: harrietrose@comcast.net
Trustees:
Robert L. “Bob” Benton - 847.945.1570
E-mail: bobbenton@prodigy.net
Thomas L. Jester - 847.945.6489
E-mail: tapjester@yahoo.com
Mary M. Oppenheim - 847.948.9423
E-mail: marymoppenheim@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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SLMAD Tips for Reducing Mosquitoes
The recent heavy rains and subsequent flooding has increased the number of mosquito
broods, especially in flood plain areas along the Des Plaines River and local branches
of the Chicago River. The Southlake Mosquito Abatement District (SLMAD) has
increased both inspections and larval control in the areas most affected by flooding.
Adult mosquito control within the district by truck-mounted, ultra-low-volume misters
has been done based on trap counts, as usual. The SLMAD have responded to a number
of complaints of standing/stagnant water and mosquito problems.
The District encourages residents to check their yards for, and empty, anything that
will hold stagnant water—flower pots, children’s toys, watering cans, etc. Ornamental
fountains and decorative ponds are among the most common mosquito breeding sites
in residential areas. Fountains do have moving water, but the water usually doesn’t run
fast enough to prevent mosquito breeding, so they should be cleaned out once or twice
a week. For more information, please visit slmad.org e
West Deerfield Township Food Pantry Low
The West Deerfield Township Food Pantry reports they are in very short supply of a
number of staple items and are looking for donations. They require donations of:
The Food Pantry accepts donations during regular office hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.
-4:30 p.m. at 601 Deerfield Road. e
• Protein: canned chicken, canned
beef stew, ham, tuna, salmon
• Canned fruit: peaches, pears, fruit
cocktail, applesauce
• Cereal
• Flour/Sugar
• Granola Bars, Protein Bars
• Jelly
• Juice
• Old Fashion Oatmeal and Variety
Packs
• Oils: Canola, Olive, Vegetable
• Pancake Mix / Syrup
• Pasta Sauce
• Rice
• Tea
• Dish Soap, Laundry Detergent