Vol. 43, No. 6 - Nov/Dec 2021D-Tales
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Vol. 42, No. 6November/December 2021
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 15, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
November 9, 6:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
November 11, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
November 29, 7:30 p.m.
December
Board of Trustees
December 6 & 20, 7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
December 9, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
December 14, 6:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
December 27, 7:30 p.m.
Reminder: Non-emergency Village
offices will be closed on Thursday,
November 25, and Friday, November
26, in observance of Thanksgiving.
Non-emergency Village offices will also
be closed on Friday, December 24, and
Friday, December 31, in observance of
Christmas and New Years Day.
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• Holiday Refuse Collection
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• Snow Removal Operations
New Affordable Housing
Regulations Approved
In October, the Mayor and Village Board
approved an affordable housing Ordinance
that requires new housing developments to
include a certain percentage of units available
to low-to-middle income households in
order to increase housing opportunities for a
diverse population and to provide housing for
those who live or work in the Village.
Under the ordinance, new residential
developments will be required to provide
up to 10 percent affordable housing for
households with incomes that do not exceed
100 percent of the area median income
(AMI). Rental developments with more
than 50 units are required to dedicate half of
their affordable units to those households
with incomes that do not exceed 80 percent
AMI and the other half to households with
incomes that do not exceed 100 percent AMI.
Following resident input, Mayor Daniel C.
Shapiro asked the Village Board to lower
the income threshold from the previously
proposed 120 percent AMI. The Ordinance
also includes building permit fee waivers and
a density bonus for affordable units.
“It’s important for our community and for
those hoping to come to our community,”
Shapiro said. “This Ordinance is a tool to
further assist us with increasing the supply
of affordable housing in our Village and
encouraging diversity, allowing low-to-
moderate income families to access better
employment and educational opportunities.”
Former Mayor Harriet Rosenthal and the
Village Board initially sent the issue to the
Plan Commission for study in July 2020.
For more information, visit www.deerfield.il.us.
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Winter Market Dec. 4
Save the date for the Village of Deerfield’s first
ever Winter Market!
The Village of Deerfield and the DBR
Chamber of Commerce are partnering
together to transform the Village’s former
Winter Celebration into an outdoor Winter
Market. The Winter Market will be a one-day
event, with traditional Friday-evening Winter
Celebration festivities included in the Winter
Market. The Winter Market will debut on
Saturday, December 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
on Park Avenue, between Jewett Park Drive &
Hazel Avenue.
The Winter Market will feature a holiday
shopping market, live entertainment, food
vendors, local businesses, non-profit charities
and festive activities.
For more information, visit www.deerfield.il.us.
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Committee to Reduce
Greenhouse Gases
The Village Board created the new
Greenhouse Gas Reduction Ad Hoc
Working Group and asked them to create a
2-5-year greenhouse gas reduction program
within the next six months. The goal of the
reduction program is to reduce greenhouse
gas emissions by 45% by 2030 and be 100%
carbon neutral by 2050. The creation of the
ad hoc working group stems from a February
18, 2020, Village proclamation urging local
governments and municipalities to lead the
global effort to fight climate change.
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The group will focus on policy initiatives
in key focus areas of our local economy
including energy, transportation, food,
waste, and trees/land/water to help achieve
the greenhouse gas reduction goals.
“Municipalities have an unparalleled
opportunity to make changes that can
transform local economies and positively
impact peoples’ lives both locally, and even
globally,” said Mayor Daniel C. Shapiro.
“It is time for us to roll up our sleeves and
get to work to preserve a future we can all
be proud to pass along to our children and
grandchildren.”
Members of the Greenhouse Gas
Reduction Ad Hoc Working Group include
Trustee Mary Oppenheim (Chairperson),
Trustee Elaine Jacoby, Sustainability
Commission Chairperson Donald
Anderson, Sustainability Commissioner
William Mertes, Go Green Deerfield
Chairperson Art Wilde, Go Green
Deerfield Member Camilla Dadey, and
Business Community Representative
Victoria Street, Executive Director of the
DBR Chamber of Commerce.
For more information, contact Assistant
Village Manager/Director of Community
Development Andrew Lichterman at
847.945.5000. e
Downtown Lighting
Ceremony - November 27
Kickoff the holiday season at the Village’s
Downtown Lighting Ceremony on
Wednesday, November 24, from 4 to 5 p.m.
at Deerfield Village Centre Plaza between
Starbucks and Bobby’s Deerfield.
Join Mayor Shapiro and local businesses for
free treats and entertainment as downtown
Deerfield is lit up with holiday lights.
Complimentary holiday beverages and
snacks will be provided while attendees
are entertained by holiday music. Mayor
Shapiro will plug in the lights at 5 p.m., but
arrive early for the festivities.
For more information, contact Mary Glowacz,
Management Analyst, at 847.719. 7436 or by
email at msglowacz@deerfield.il.us.
Volunteer for a Village
Board or Commission
The Village of Deerfield is looking for
energetic, dedicated residents to volunteer
time and serve on a Village Commission!
It’s a great way to get involved in the
community and meet other residents with
similar interests. Time commitment on
each commission varies, but most meet
approximately once every other month.
Commissions that currently have openings
include:
Cable and Telecommunications - Help set
lease agreements for cell towers and review
cable utility performance.
Community Relations - Get the
community involved! Duties involve
selecting recipients for the Government
Service Internship and community awards.
Family Days – Help plan the Village’s
festivities for the annual Fourth of July
special event!
Fine Arts – Promote and encourage the
artistic and cultural environment within
the Village! Duties include assisting with
local arts programs, voting on the AT&T
building mural and more!
More information about each commission
can be found on the Village website.
To apply, simply complete an online
application. The Volunteer Engagement
Commission will meet with each volunteer
candidate to discuss interests before making
a recommendation to the mayor. e
Chicago Sky Week
On October 18, Mayor Shapiro proclaimed
the week of October 17th-23rd of 2021
be officially declared Chicago Sky Week
in the Village of Deerfield. The WNBA
Champions have practiced in Deerfield
since May of 2011. The Chicago Sky flag
flew at Village Hall and Public Works
throughout the championship series and
through the Sky Week. 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 Communications
Coordinator David Fitzgerald-Sullivan at
847.719.7400.
Applications to get on the list are available
on the Village’s website.
Train Whistle
Regulations
There are approximately three miles of
railroad running through the Village
carrying Metra, Amtrak and commercial
freight. As a “Quiet Zone,” trains in
Deerfield do not whistle - 2 longs, 1 short
followed by 1 long whistle - when they are
approaching a public grade crossing as you
might observe in a rural area.
However, there are still numerous occa-
sions that train operators are mandated
to whistle, even in a “Quiet Zone.” Trains
are required to whistle whenever there is a
grade crossing warning device malfunction,
whenever they are approaching and passing
a worker near the track, or when approach-
ing and passing another train near a grade
crossing. When road construction is taking
place near the tracks or crews are work-
ing on the tracks, train horns will be more
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Veterans Day Ceremony
American Legion Deerfield Post 738
invites everyone to participate in the
annual Veterans Day service at the
Veterans Memorial outside the Jewett
Park Community Center on Thursday,
November 11, at 11 a.m. e
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Toys for Tots
The Police Department will have Toys for
Tots collection boxes at Village Hall, the
Police Department Lobby, Deerfield Public
Library, Jewett Park Community Center,
Sachs Recreation Center and Patty Turner
Center through Christmas. The Marines
have indicated they have received double
the number of toy requests from last year.
Please give early and generously to meet the
need.
In addition to the Deerfield Police
Department’s annual participation as a
drop-off spot from now until December 17,
they will also be assisting the Marines with
a collection event at the Deerfield Winter
Market on Saturday, December 4. Watch for
more details in E-blasts closer to the date.
For more information, contact Mary Anne
Glowacz at 847.794.7501 or mglowacz@
deerfield.il.us. e
Hide. Lock. Take.
The Village of Deerfield and neighboring
communities have experienced an increase
in reports of burglary to motor vehicles.
In most cases these crimes are committed
in unlocked vehicles. Car burglaries are
crimes of opportunity and failing to lock
your vehicle makes it a target for thieves. A
vehicle can be burglarized or stolen while
on your street, in your driveway, or in a
parking lot —even if it is only unattended
for a short time. Every time you exit your
vehicle, remember to Hide, Lock, Take.
• Hide (or remove) your valuables
• Lock your car doors
• Take your keys
Other safety precautions include keeping
the car windows closed, removing the
garage door opener from your vehicle,
keeping your garage door closed, and
locking the interior door to your home from
the garage.
If you see something, say something.
Remain vigilant and report any suspicious
people, vehicles, or circumstances to the
Police at 9-1-1 or 847-945-8636. e
Safe2Help Illinois
Overview for Law
Enforcement/Public
Safety Answering Points
In December 2020, the State of Illinois
launched a school safety program called
Safe2Help Illinois in an effort to raise
awareness of 21st century threats facing
schoolchildren in Illinois.
Background
According to the Federal Bureau
of Investigations, someone knew
something before the event took place in
approximately 90-percent of mass shootings
that occurred. These signs range from social
media posting to observed signs of distress.
Within the last 15 years, in almost every
case of a mass school shooting committed
by a student in the United States, after
action reports indicate at least one other
student knew something might happen
and did not come forward for a variety of
reasons.
Mission
In the absence of a trusted adult,
Safe2Help Illinois will offer students a
safe, confidential way in which to share
information that might help prevent
suicides, bullying, school violence or other
threats to school safety. This program is
not intended to suspend, expel or punish
students. Rather, the goal is to get students
to “Seek Help Before Harm.” Safe2Help
Illinois will also develop an educational
curriculum aimed at changing the culture
in Illinois schools while also providing the
resources to help parents and educators
reinforce the components of this program.
About Safe2Help
Safe2Help Illinois is a 24/7 program where
students can use a free app, text/phone,
website (Safe2HelpIllinois.com) and other
social media platforms to report school
safety issues in a confidential environment.
Once vetted, the tips will immediately be
shared with local school officials, mental
health professionals and/or local law
enforcement, depending on the nature of
the tip. The program also will help local
officials by connecting them with mental
health resources or other appropriate
resources to intervene and help students
before they harm themselves or others.
Changing the Culture
Safe2Help is a long-term initiative to change
the school culture in Illinois. By providing
a recommended educational curriculum as
early as preschool, we hope to remove the
stigma associated with mental health issues,
foster a culture of kindness, and instill
important lessons such as the difference
between telling and tattling, internet safety,
and suicide prevention.
For more information about Safe2Help
Illinois, please visit www.Safe2HelpIL.com or
email INFO@Safe2HelpIL.com. 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 resolv-
ing 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. e
For additional information, please contact
Mary Anne Glowacz at 847.794.7501 or
mglowacz@deerfield.il.us. e
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publicWorks
Sidewalk Snow Clearing
Program
The Village asks all residents to please
be considerate of pedestrians 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 over 24 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, contact the Public
Works Department at 847.317.7245 or visit
www.deerfield.il.us. e
2021 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 the night before their
scheduled pickup.
The Village began collecting leaves on
October 25 this year and will continue this
service through November 24.
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 do 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.
Crews will not follow the weekly schedule
on the final week of collection, but will hit
every street in the Village.
Follow us on Facebook to receive regular leaf
collection program updates or visit the Village’s
website at www.deerfield.il.us. e
“Taking Turns” - How
the Village Prioritizes
Construction Projects
Every year, Village staff prepares a capital
plan outlining needed infrastructure
improvements, and every year they rely
on data, field observation and science to
determine which streets receive the highest
priority. Starting by looking at the surface
of the road and then looking underground,
layer by layer, the projects that are most in
need are weighed against available funds to
develop each year’s construction projects.
Some of the factors that are considere
when selecting a road for reconstruction/
rehabilitation are: surface condition,
existing material make-up of the roadway
pavement, underlying soil conditions, the
age/condition of Village utilities, traffic
characteristics, and ultimately, the cost to
achieve the desired outcome.
The Village endeavors to schedule projects
so that any required detour routes are
not also under construction. This takes
communication between Deerfield staff and
neighboring communities, Lake and Cook
Counties, and the Illinois Department of
Transportation.
In the current year, the Village spent more
than $2 million on capital improvements.
That represents a fraction of the cost of
bringing all infrastructure up to levels
that both the Village and residents would
like. In recent years, the Village Board has
accelerated spending on infrastructure with
the goal of bringing all roads and utilities up
to acceptable standards in order to be able
to replace infrastructure when it reaches the
end of its estimated lifecycle.
For more information, contact the Public
Works Department at 847.317.7245. e
Leaf Collection Zones
This map shows collection routes
and days.
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communityCALENDAR
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
Accepted report on the Stormwater Master Plan
Approved an Ordinance granting a variation from the Deerfield Zoning Ordinance for 620 Carlisle Avenue
Approved an Ordinance granting a fence height modification for 1405 Hazel Avenue
Approved a Resolution approving a wage rollover agreement with the Illinois Council of Police
Awarded Phase III Engineering Services for Zion Woods Development to Ciorba Group
Approved Greenhouse Gas Reduction Ad Hoc Working Group
Approved an Ordinance authorizing approval of a special use for Premier Martial Arts at 656 Deerfield Road
Approved an Ordinance increasing the number of Class E liquor licenses by one for Egg Harbor Café
Approved an Ordinance amending the Deerfield Zoning Ordinance to allow multi-family rental apartments to have resident amenity areas
on the first floor as a special use and identification signs in the C-1 Village Center District
Approved an Ordinance approving an amendment to a special use permit for a commercial planned unit development, an amendment to a
final development plan, a special use for a residential amenity area on the first floor, for 833 Deerfield Road
Approved a Resolution approving a development agreement for the 833 Deerfield Road rental apartment development
Approved a Resolution authorizing a chemical phosphorus removal assistance agreement for the WRF
Approved an Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance regarding affordable housing requirements
Approved a Resolution granting a plat of easement for sidewalk at 1121 Greenwood Avenue
Approved an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds
Approved a Resolution approving a wage rollover agreement with IUOE Local 150 (Public Works)
Approved a Resolution approving a transferee assumption agreement related to the Zion Woods development
Approved a Resolution approving a donation agreement and accepting the donation of property at 0 Landis Lane
Approved a Resolution approving an agreement with Deerfield Public Schools District No. 109 for reciprocal reporting and a school
resource officer
Awards and Proclamations
Proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Proclaimed the week of October 17th-23rd of 2021 be officially declared Chicago Sky Week in the Village of Deerfield
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deerfield park district
For information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847.945.0650 or
visit www.deerfieldparks.org.
When the WEATHER turns, we’ve got
you COVERED. Sachs Recreation Center
is a great way to get fit and stay active! We
offer in-person fitness, personal training,
group exercise classes, gym rentals, tennis,
lap swimming and a walking track as well
as virtual group exercise classes. Check
out sachsreccenter.org to view our newest
classes and offerings.
The park district Winter Brochure will
be available online only beginning late
November 2, 2021. Online and in-person
registration begin at 9 am for residents
on November 15 and non-residents on
November 22. Visit the deerfieldparks.org
to see what we offer for all ages!
In November, we welcome back Deerfield
Family Theater and their production of
School House Rock! Seats are distanced,
so come out for a night of family fun.
deerfieldfamilytheater.org
Looking for some fun family events?
Check our calendar of events online and
sign up for Jewett Jingle Jam, Brunch with
Buddy the Elf and more! For parents or
kids that need a night out, sign up for
our Parent’s Night Out event on Friday,
December 3. deerfieldparks.org/calendar
For more information or to register for
Park District programs, call 847-945-0650
or visit www.deerfieldparks.org.
deerfield public library
All Library programs are free and open
to the public. Program descriptions and
advance registration at deerfieldlibrary.org,
click on “Programs” at the top. Questions?
E-mail reference@deerfieldlibrary.org.
Stories, Songs, and Stretches
November 10, 17; December 1, 10:30-11
a.m. Ages 3-5
Move your body and rest your mind with
these special storytimes.
Author Visit: Poet Lisa Hiton
November 13, 1 p.m.
Poet Lisa Hiton, winner of the Dorset
Prize for Poetry, will discuss her poetic
process and read from her new collection,
Afterfeast. Books will be available for
purchase following the event.
Veterans’ Tour of Deerfield Cemetery
November 13, 2 p.m.
Behind-the gates tour showcases the
veterans buried in the cemetery. Tour
meets at the Cemetery gates.
Virtual Family Trivia Night
November 18, 4-5 p.m.
Make a bowl of popcorn and join the fun!
Escape Room: Escape the Underworld
November 22, 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m.
(choose one time slot) Grades 6-12
Show us your skills at this Greek
mythology-themed escape room.
Memory Cafe
December 1, 10 a.m.
A gathering for those experiencing
memory loss and their care partners. For
information and to register contact Judy
Hoffman, jhoffman@deerfieldlibrary.org,
847-580-8954.
Pearl Harbor: A Day of Infamy
December 3, 1 p.m.
It was a day that our families will never
forget: December 7, 1941.
DHS Chamber Orchestra Holiday
Concert
December 11, 2 p.m.
Back by popular demand!
Poetic Kwanzaa with Oba William King
December 17, 2 p.m.
Celebrate joy, heritage, and culture
with Chicago’s own Oba William King.
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Holiday Refuse
Collection Schedule
Lakeshore Recycling follows the
schedule below for refuse collection
during the weeks of these holidays:
• Thanksgiving Day - Thursday,
November 25, 2021 - No delay
• Christmas Day - Saturday,
December 25, 2021 - No delay
• New Year’s Day - Saturday, January
1, 2022 - No delay
Lakeshore Recycling will pick up trees
and other organic holiday decorations
on your regular collection day through
January 26 at no charge. 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.
Be courteous to your neighbors by
following Village regulations on when
carts are permitted in your driveway.
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 Lakeshore Recycling
at 844.NEED.LRS (844.633.3577) for
any questions or concerns. You can also
e-mail them at Service@LRSrecycles.
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Township Holiday Wish
Program Returns
For a number of years, the West Deerfield
Township Holiday Wish program has been
an opportunity for our community to bring
special cheer to some of our less fortunate
neighbors during the winter holiday season.
Based on the continuing COVID-19
concerns, the Holiday Wish program will
follow a similar pattern to that established
last year.
In years past, residents have “adopted”
singles, couples, or families to provide them
with gifts of the season. While we all enjoy
the aspect of shopping for gifts, we again
ask sponsors to purchase gift cards for the
individuals or families they have adopted.
We’ve found this to be the safest way to
distribute the gifts to clients, and these cards
will be a welcome treat to residents who
have suffered financial hardship of the past
18 months.
Many residents have shared that
participating in this program makes a
powerful, meaningful and immediate
impact, both on the giver and recipient.
If you are interested in being a donor this
year, please plan to purchase only gift
cards. Popular stores include Target, Kohls,
Walmart, Amazon, TJ Maxx, Marshalls,
and even Costco (you don’t have to be a
member to redeem a gift card) as well as
local grocery stores, pharmacies, or nearby
restaurants.
To adopt a single senior, couple, or family
for the holiday season, please complete
the Sponsorship Form on the following
page, download it from our website at
westdeerfieldtownship.org, or call 847-945-
0614 to request a form be mailed to you.
Thank you for helping to brighten the
holidays for our community!
For more information, please contact Township
Supervisor Alyson Feiger at 847.945.0614. e
District 113/DHS Update
Attention Class of 2026 Warriors - Mark
your calendars! High School Preview Night,
formerly known as 8th grade Curriculum
Night, will take place on the evening of
Wednesday, January 12. High School
Preview Night offers an opportunity for
8th graders and their parents/guardians
to meet our high school leaders and
teachers, explore the array of courses,
extracurriculars, and services available, chat
with students to learn about the high school
experience, and connect with parent/
guardian organizations.
District News: The Board of Education
has been discussing the District’s finances
and facilities needs. You can follow these
discussions, any updates, and future
community engagement opportunities at
our website, dist113.org/future113. To keep
up with the latest information, click on the
envelope icon on the website to subscribe to
District 113 news. e
Energy Bill Assistance
To help eligible customers stay current on
their bills, and help them avoid unnecessary
fees, ComEd regularly works with state
and federal agencies to provide assistance
options to those facing financial hardship.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance
Program (LIHEAP) is a federal program
that can help you stay warm iduring winter
by providing eligible, limited-income
customers with a one-time payment towards
your energy bills. Benefits are available once
per program year, September 2021 through
May 2022, or until funds are exhausted.
The Percentage of Income Payment Plan
(PIPP) is a choice within Illinois LIHEAP
to help manage energy bills year-round. You
will be placed on a Budget Billing plan that
is subsidized by a monthly PIPP benefit
amount, determined by a percentage of your
household income.
Visit LIHEAPillinois.com for details. Prefer to
call instead? Residents may call 877.411.9276.
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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 occur
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.
For questions regarding mailbox installation,
contact Public Works at 847.317.7245. e
Winter Driving Safety
Tips
With winter soon to be upon us, it is
important to know how to drive safely in
unpredictable weather.
The following are a few safe 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
longer 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. e
Snow Plowing
Operations
The Village’s Public Works Department is
prepared for snow and is able to effective-
ly 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 follow-
ing:
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 drive-
way (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 2 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 hy-
drants 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 Lakeshore Recycling.
The illustration below highlights the best
area to place snow to keep your driveway
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VillageNotes
Village Officials:
Mayor:
Daniel C. Shapiro - 847.514.3754
Email: dshapiro@deerfield.il.us
Trustees:
Robert “Bob” L. Benton - 847.945.1570
Email: rbenton@deerfield.il.us
Elaine Jacoby - 847.644.3354
Email: ejacoby@deerfield.il.us
Thomas L. Jester - 847.945.6489
Email: tjester@deerfield.il.us
Rebekah Metts-Childers - 847.899.1449
Email: rmettschilders@deerfield.il.us
Mary M. Oppenheim - 847.948.9423
Email: moppenheim@deerfield.il.us
William S. Seiden - 847.945.2442
Email: wseiden@deerfield.il.us
Village Manager:
Kent S. Street - 847.719.7400
E-mail: 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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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