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Vol. 39, No. 6 - Nov/Dec 2017D-Tales Your Municipal News Source Vol. 39, No. 6November/December 2017 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 6 & 20, 7:30 p.m. Plan Commission November 9, 7:30 p.m. Sustainability Commission November 16, 7 p.m. Appearance Review Commission November 27, 7:30 p.m. December Board of Trustees December 4 & 18, 7:30 p.m. Village Center Commission December 6, 7:00 p.m. Plan Commission December 14, 7:30 p.m. Sustainability Commission December 21, 7 p.m. check it out! Page 2: • Fall Leaf Collection Page 2: • Snow Plowing Operations Page 3: • Holiday Drive-Thru Page 5: • Sidewalk Snow Clearing Program Page 7: • Driving Safety Tips stay connected: Village Launches social media Stay connected with the Village of Deerfield! On October 20, staff launched various Village social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The purpose of these accounts is to provide information about the Village of Deerfield’s services, events and programs, as well as to present matters of public interest to residents, businesses and visitors. We encourage you to submit your questions, comments and concerns so we may better engage with the community. Search “Village of Deerfield” in these various social media platforms to like and follow us. For questions regarding social media, email communications@deerfield.il.us. e Downtown Lighting Ceremony Nov. 22 Kick-off the holiday season at the 4th annual Downtown Lighting Ceremony from 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, at Deerfield Village Centre Plaza between Starbucks and Bobby’s Deerfield. Join Mayor Rosenthal, the DBR Chamber of Commerce and local businesses for free treats and entertainment as downtown Deerfield is lit up with white lights for the 2017 holiday season. Deerfield High School brass players will provide live entertainment while Starbucks, Menchie’s and CorePower Yoga provide holiday beverages and snacks. Mayor Rosenthal will plug in the lights at 5 p.m., but arrive early with your family and friends for the festivities. You’re sure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your shopping list when shopping local. e 2017 Winter Celebration Celebrate the winter season by joining neighbors, friends and our local businesses for fun and festive activities in downtown Deerfield! Visit Village Hall Friday, December 1, from 5 to 9 p.m. for indoor and outdoor activities including sleigh rides, a photo booth, treats and roasted chestnuts. Live entertainment will include ice sculpting and musical performances by the Deerfield High School Choraliers, Hurricane Saxophone Quartet and The Caroling Party. Saturday, December 2, will be filled with even more excitement when numerous Deerfield businesses and organizations open their doors to the community from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participating locations throughout Deerfield will feature winter-themed activities, discounts and/or treats. Horse-drawn carriages will be running from Deerfield Square to Village Centre Plaza, and pony rides, a photo booth and live entertainment will be around for all to enjoy. Stay tuned for more information! A brochure with a complete listing of participating businesses will arrive in the mail soon. e villageNEWS 2 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 ensure 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 2017 Leaf Collection Program Continues The Village’s annual leaf collection pro- gram provides residents with an alterna- tive 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 23 this year and will continue this service through November 17. 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. If you have landscapers, please direct them to abide by the Village’s leaf collection guidelines. Follow us on Facebook to receive regular leaf collection program updates or visit the Vil- lage’s website at www.deerfield.il.us. e The Deerfield Police Department is proud to announce its annual partnership with the Marine’s Toys for Tots program. From now through Christmas, the Deer- field Police Station, Village Hall, Jewett Park, the Deerfield Public Library, the Patty Turner Center and the Sachs Center will serve as drop-off points for new, un- wrapped toys. Through your contribution, you serve to deliver a message of hope to our nation’s most valuable natural resource, our children. e donate to Toys for Tots policeDepartment 3 8th Annual Holiday Drive-Thru Charity Event The Deerfield Police Department will host its eighth annual Holiday Drive-Thru Charity Event on Saturday, December 9, from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., in the parking lot at Deerfield Road and Rosemary Terrace. 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 Beware of Phone Scams The Deerfield Police Department, along with agencies nationwide, continues to receive reports from citizens getting suspicious calls that may be phone scams. A popular phone scam involves a caller pretending to be with the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS never communicates through phone. If you get a call claiming you owe money to the IRS, tell the caller you know it is a scam and hang up. These subjects often threaten the caller with a law suit, arrest or jail. The calls typically direct recipients to call a phone number purportedly to reach the IRS. In fact, this is part of their scheme to collect personal information. Do not call the number given. If you are concerned regarding your status with the IRS, contact the IRS directly through IRS.gov or 1.800.829.1040. Please share this information with those who may be susceptible to the scam. If you sent money, please contact the Deerfield Police immediately at 847.945.8636 to file a report. An additional phone scam currently being used is the “Grandparents Scam.” Crooks call senior citizens with a frightening message - a grandchild is in jail and needs bail money to get out. Moreover, they will beg that you not share their dilemma with their parents. The scam artists sometimes can convince a victim that they’re actually a grandchild when they call because the voice you hear in person doesn’t necessarily sound the same over the phone, or they’ll advise that they have sustained a mouth injury, impeding their normal voice. A second person typically gets on the phone purporting to be a public defender reinforcing the need for the bail. Scam artists often monitor social media to learn personal details about the grandchild to make the fake call more believable to a grandparent. If you receive a call like this, it is likely a scam. Be sure to call several other relatives before considering sending money. For additional information, please contact Mary Anne Glowacz, Communications Direc- tor for the Deerfield Police Department, at 847.945.8636. 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 residents and visitors 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 if it just occurred. Call the non-emergen- cy 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 No Overnight Parking By Village ordinance, no vehicles are allowed to park on the street between the hours of 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. If you are having work done to your driveway or are having guests with more cars than your driveway can accommodate, please call the non-emergency number at 847.945.8636 before 2 a.m. You will be asked to provide the location, the date(s) the car will be parked and precise license plates of the cars that will be parked on the street overnight. e Alarm Permits Required Per Village ordinance, every alarm in Deerfield must have a permit. If you have just moved to Deerfield or are putting in a home alarm system, please stop by the Police Department and fill out an Alarm Permit Application. Alarm Permit Applications cannot be submitted by fax or over the internet. There is a one-time $25 fee to register your alarm that is due at the same time as your Alarm Permit Application. Failure to obtain an Alarm Permit can result in a fine of up to $500. Social Services Starts Grief Support Group Deerfield Social Services facilitates a support group for adults who have experienced loss through death. The group meets the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. at Village Hall, 850 Waukegan Rd. Please use the Police Department entrance. For more information, please contact Dr. Gerry Zachar, Psy.D, or Stephanie Locascio, LCPC, at 847.945.3120. e boardREPORT communityCALENDAR 4 Deerfield Park District Registration for Deerfield Park District Preschool begins in January for the 2018- 2019 fall school year. Schedule a tour now to find the perfect place for your child to begin their future by learning to play and playing to learn. Nov. 10-12 & 17-19 - Deerfield Family Theater presents Into the Woods, a musi- cal bringing all your favorite Grimm fairy tale characters together. Tickets on sale at deerfieldfamilytheater.com. Nov. 13 - Winter Program: resident registration begins Nov. 21 - 22 - School Day’s Out Programs Nov. 23 - Earn Your Bird at Sachs Recre- ation Center Nov. 27 - Winter Program: non-resident registration begins Nov. 30 - Sarah Hall Theatre presents “Peter Pan” Dec. 3 - Auditions: Theater D “Over the River and Through the Woods” Dec. 18-22 & 27-29 - Winter Break Camps and Workshops 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. Tabletop Game Night - Warehouse Eatery Nov. 2, 7-9 p.m., Adults Only Enjoy an evening of play with the Library’s board games like Pandemic, The Settlers of Catan and Carcassone. Begin- ners welcome! Appetizers will be served. Climate Change: What Can We Do About It? Nov. 8, 7-8:30 p.m. Science educator Raymond Wiggers will delve into the scientific findings. Origami LED Bookmarks Nov. 10, 2-3 p.m. Learn about circuits and make your own bookmark to take home. Preschool/Early Childhood Open House Nov. 14, 6:30-8 p.m. Representatives from 18 Deerfield area childhood services will be on site to speak with you about their programs. High-Tech Holiday Cards Nov. 16, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Learn how to add a spark to your DIY cards by adding simple technology for a modern edge. Ability to manipulate small pieces is necessary. Page to Screen Movie Night Nov. 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Grades 6-12 Watch Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon come alive on the screen. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Pearl Harbor: A Day of Infamy Dec. 7, 7-8 p.m. Historian Robert Mueller will revisit the event that propelled the U.S. into WWII. Gotta Code ‘em All Dec. 7, 7-8 p.m., Grades 6-12 Learn the Swift coding language to create your own Pokemon game. Kindness Rocks! Dec. 9, 11 a.m.–12 p.m., Grades 3-6 Discuss gratitude and kindness, make kindness stones & create thank you cards. Holiday Music: DHS Chamber Orchestra Dec. 15, 2-3 p.m., All Ages For more information and a full listing of events, please visit the library’s website at www.deerfieldlibrary.org. West Deerfield Township Township Board meetings will be held November 21 and December 19 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 an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Deerfield and Lake County Approved a resolution adopting the 2017 Lake County All Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Approved an ordinance authorizing a special use for a beauty salon and spa for a Jon’Ric Spa at 654 Deerfield Road Authorized a hold harmless agreement to permit early start foundation work (including underground utilities) at 711 Deerfield Road Authorized purchase of Electronic Control Weapons (TASERS) Awards and Proclamations Presented the GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award Honored Caruso and Shepard Middle School as 2017 Destination Imagination Global Champions Approved proclamation recognizing Bicentenary of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh Approved proclamation recognizing World Polio Day 2017 publicWorks 5 deerfield flood information flood hazard areas Special Flood Hazard Areas (100-year floodplain) in the Village of Deerfield are located near the middle fork and west fork of the north branch of the Chicago River. The eastern portion of Deerfield is in the middle fork floodplain while the western part of town is in the west fork floodplain. For a detailed map, visit the “Maps and Information” page on the Village of Deerfield’s website at www.deerfield.il.us. Information on whether your property is in the 100-year floodplain can be obtained by visiting the Engineering Department and having a staff member help you. Maps are available to look at as well as other flood-related information. Contact the Engineering Department at 847.317.2490 for further assistance. Flood safety The following common sense guidelines can help protect you from the dangers of flooding: • Do not drive through a flooded area. More people drown in cars than anywhere else. Do not drive around barriers. • Do not walk through flowing water. Currents can be deceptive. Six inches of water can knock you off your feet. FLOOD RECOMMENDATIONS The following recommendations can help protect you from the dangers of flooding: • Stay away from power lines and electrical wires. If your house is about to flood, turn off the power at the service box. Electrical current can travel through water, and electrocution is the second leading cause of death during floods. • Be alert to gas leaks. Turn off the gas to your house before it floods. If you smell gas, report it to a Village official or your gas company. Do not use candles, lanterns or open flames if you smell gas or are unsure if your gas has been shut off. • Keep children away from flood waters, ditches, culverts and storm drains. Flood waters can carry dangerous items. • Clean everything that made contact with flood waters. Flood waters can be contaminated with sewage and chemi- cals that pose severe health threats. • Look out for animals, especially snakes. Small animals that have been displaced from their shelters by the flood may seek shelter in yours. • Do not use gas engines, such as genera- tors or charcoal fires, indoors during power outages. Carbon monoxide ex- haust can pose serious health hazards. PROPERTY PROTECTION MEASURES If your property is susceptible to flooding, there are many flood damage reduction measures you can employ. • Watertight seals can be applied to brick and block walls to protect against low- level flooding. • Utilities such as heating and air con- ditioning systems, water heaters and other major appliances can be elevated to higher floors in the structure or on raised platforms. • Temporary measures such as moving furniture and other valuables to higher floors or sandbagging exterior open- ings can be employed. • Elevating or relocating the entire struc- ture may also be a feasible option. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION If you require further or more detailed in- formation regarding flood-related issues in Deerfield, here are some additional sources: • FEMA.gov • Village of Deerfield Engineering De- partment: 465 Elm Street 847.317.2490 • Floodplain FAQ page on the Village’s website at www.deerfield.il.us • Deerfield Public Library: 890 Deerfield Road 847.945.3311 Sidewalk Snow Clearing Program The Village asks all residents 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. After 2 inches of snow fall, the Public Works Department clears 16.4 miles of sidewalks throughout the Village. The snow clearing route focuses on strategic locations that include the sidewalks along major thoroughfares such as Deerfield, Waukegan and Lake Cook Roads as well as the sidewalks around schools and Metra parking lots. The sidewalk snow clearing program prioritizes keeping students and pedestrians safe and clearing snow from sections of sidewalk that are critical to public safety. For more information regarding the snow clearing program, contact the Public Works Department at 847.317.7245. e Kates Road Infrastructure Improvement Project The contract for reconstructing the Kates Road Bridge and resurfacing Kates/ Pfingsten Road was awarded in March. The project included bridge deck replacement; the grinding and resurfacing Pfingsten/Kates Road between Lake Cook Road and Waukegan Road; minor drainage improvements; and modernization of the traffic signal at Kates Road and Corporate 500 Drive (addition of pedestrian movements). Work will be complete by Thanksgiving. For more information regarding the project, contact the Public Works Department at 847.317.7245. e 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. 10, Veteran’s Day Pancake Breakfast Nov. 13, Holiday Preparedness - Deerfield Fire Department & Low Vision Group Nov. 14, Women’s Club Dessert; AAUW Presentation “Challenges of International Trans-Border Water Systems”; & Men’s Club: “Oscar Hammerstein Pt. 1” w/ Susan Benjamin Nov. 15, Reminiscence Discussion Program “Remember Then” Nov. 16, DIY Part-D & Movies for Members “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” Nov. 17, Friday with Friends Harvest Luncheon Nov. 21, Men’s Club: “Chicago River Bridges” w/ Patrick McBriarty Nov. 28, Men’s Club: “Germany: A Post- Election Review” Nov. 30, PTC Excursion: Holiday Mansion & Kringle Tour Dec. 1, “Looking at Modern Art” w/ Art Educator Debra Levie Dec. 3, Winter Band Concert “A Sleigh Ride of Song”- Deerfield Community Band Dec. 5, Men’s Club Presentation Dec. 7, Members’ Winter Party & Movies for Members: “Get Low” Dec. 7 & 8, AARP Workshop Dec. 12, Women’s Club “Holiday Music Bazaar & Cabaret” Champagne Brunch featuring Vocalist Hilary Feldman Dec. 13, The Sanfilippo Holiday Estate Tour (Tour, Lunch & Wurlitzer Concert) Dec. 14, Movies for Members: “The Hundred-Foot Journey” Dec. 15, “At the Conductor’s Podium” w/ Music Historian Jim Kendros & Friday with Friends “Holiday Trivia Gameshow” Dec. 19, Men’s Club Presentation: “Current Events” w/ Lynne Samuels Dec. 21, Movies for Members: “Norman: The Moderate Rise & Fall of a New Yorker” Dec. 26, Men’s Club Presentation Dec. 28, Movies for Members: “Lovely, Still” e communityINFO 6 Optimist Tree Sale The Deerfield Optimist Club will again be selling Christmas Trees at Jewett Park this year starting November 24. Proceeds from the Christmas Tree sales allow the Optimist Club to support over 20 Deerfield area programs annually. On opening day, Friday, November 24, the hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The regular hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat- urdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. Delivery will be available most Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Trees can be bought throughout the week and will be stored for you until the weekend delivery windows. Special arrangements can be made outside of the normal deliv- ery windows on an as-needed basis. The trees all come from Wisconsin or Canada. Available varieties include Scotch Pine, Fraser Fir, Balsam Fir and Canaan Fir. For more information, visit www.deerfield- optimist.org. e Harvest Fest A Success Thanks to Partners More than 1,500 residents attended this year’s Harvest Fest activities on September 23. The Village would like to thank the DBR Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsors Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Lakeshore Recycling Systems. A special thanks also goes to the Farmers Market Committee for coordinating daytime activities at the Farmers Market and to all of the agencies that participated in this year’s touch-a-truck. e Reminders: Village Hall Schedule Village non-emergency offices will be closed on the following dates: • Thursday & Friday, November 23 & 24, in observance of Thanksgiving • Monday, December 25, in observance of Christmas • Monday, January 1, in observance of New Year’s Day e Holiday Refuse Schedule • Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 23, 2017 - No delay • Christmas Day -Monday, December 25, 2017 - One Day Delay • New Year’s Day - Monday, January 1, 2018 - One Day 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 no later than the evening of your collection day. On non-collections 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 email questions or requests to villageofdeerfield@wm.com and a customer service representative will contact you the same day. e communityINFO 7 Give Where You Live – Deerfield Veterans Day The Village of Deerfield and the American Legion Deerfield Post 738 invite everyone to participate in Give Where You Live – Deerfield, a service campaign to make a difference in the lives of area veterans. Spearheaded by Deerfield Mayor Harriet Rosenthal, Give Where You Live – Deerfield is collecting donations now through Friday, November 10, when volunteers will come together to make no-sew fleece blankets, assemble care packages and write letters of thanks and encouragement to veterans. Join Mayor Rosenthal on Friday, November 10 at Village Hall from noon to 3 p.m. for service activities suitable for all ages. Everyone can help, starting now, by donating: • Non-perishable food • Clothing, small appliances and house- hold items • Sweat suits, socks and underwear • Toiletries • Gift cards to popular chain restaurants, such as McDonalds, Subway and Dunkin’ Donuts • Monetary donations These donations are earmarked for the fol- lowing organizations: • West Deerfield Township Food Pantry • Midwest Veteran’s Closet in North Chicago (where veterans can shop for free) • VA Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago • COOL Ministries Items can be delivered to the Deerfield Police Department, 850 Waukegan Road, prior to Veterans Day. Contact Mary Anne Glowacz, Communica- tions Director, Deerfield Police Department, for more information at 847.794.7501 or mglowacz@deerfield.il.us. e Township 2017 Holiday Wish Program The Holiday Wish Program is an oppor- tunity for our community to bring special happiness to some of our less fortunate neighbors during the winter holiday season. The program matches donors to township food pantry recipients. Both donors and recipients are completely anonymous to each other. All recipients of the program live within our township. If you are interested in adopting a senior, a senior couple or a family for the Holiday Wish Program, please contact the Township office at 847.945.0614 or email wdtransportation@sb- cglobal.net with the subject line “Holiday Wish.” We hope you will choose to be a part of this wonderful community-supported program that has brought smiles to those without the means to provide holiday gifts for their children, and a warm touch to the elderly living alone on very restricted incomes. For more information on adopting a senior, senior couple or a family for the 2017 Holiday Wish Program, please contact the Township office at 847.945.0614. e Prevent Damage to Mailboxes During the winter months, mailboxes are sometimes damaged when snow storms affect Deerfield. If your mailbox is 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, con- tact JULIE by dialing 811 before you dig. This will allow you to know where buried utilities are located. For questions regarding mailbox installation, contact Public Works at 847.317.7245. e Driving Safety tips With winter soon to be upon us, it is impor- tant to know how to drive safely in unpre- dictable weather. The following are a few driving tips for inclement weather: • Make full stops at stop signs and be sure to stop before the white line. Keep in mind that stopping distances are lon- ger in icy and rainy conditions. • Slow down and increase distances between cars in inclement weather. • Maintain your car by checking battery, tire tread and windshield wipers; keep windows clear and check antifreeze. For more winter driving tips, visit the National Safety Council’s website at www.nsc.org. sign regulations: What you can and can’t have in your yard Per the Deerfield Zoning Ordinance, Art. 9, Sect. 9.03, numerous types of temporary signs are allowed on private property. Temporary signs that are allowed but subject to regulation include but are not limited to political, garage sale, real estate and construction signs. Construction signs are not to be confused with advertisements for contractors or marketing signs, which are not allowed as ground signs. Please visit www.deerfield.il.us/473/Zoning- Ordinance, Art. 9, Sect. 9.03 for specifics on temporary sign regulations. For more information, please contact Community Development at 847.719.7484. e lastPAGE 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) PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit No. 1 Deerfield, Illinois D-Tales 850 Waukegan Road Deerfield, Illinois 60015 POSTAL CUSTOMER DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS 60015 Happy Holida y 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 and 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