Vol. 44, No. 2 - Mar/Apr 2022D-Tales
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Vol. 44, No. 2March/April 2022
Village
of
Deerfield
850 Waukegan Road
Deer eld, Illinois 60015
847.945.5000
Visit us online at
www.deer eld.il.us
Meeting Schedule
Meeting times/dates subject to change.
For a complete list of meetings visit,
www.deer eld.il.us
Check it out!
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• Special Concerns Program
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• Protect Water Quality
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• “Put Waste in its Place” Game
Face Mask Mandates
Lifted as Covid-19 Cases
Decline
As a result of the continued decrease in
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations,
and the increase in available ICU beds, the
Illinois indoor mask requirement ended
Monday, February 28. Deer eld is following
the State guidance and no longer requires
masks in most indoor se ings, including at
Village Hall.
Masks will still be required where federally
mandated: including on public transit,
health care facilities, congregate se ings,
and long term care facilities. Additionally,
private businesses may choose to implement
their own masking requirements.
Residents should also keep a mask with
them, as they may encounter businesses or
circumstances where a mask is required.
Residents are encouraged to stay up-to-
date on vaccines to protect themselves,
the elderly, the young, and the
immunocompromised. More than 8 million
people in Illinois are fully vaccinated with an
average of approximately 16,000 COVID-19
vaccines administered each day.
Vaccines continue to be readily available
at pharmacies across the state, many local
health departments, doctor o ces, federally
quali ed health centers, and other locations.
To nd a COVID-19 vaccination location
near you, go to www.vaccines.gov.
With more restrictions li ed, please
remember to shop local whenever possible.
Deer eld business owners have worked
hard the past two years during COVID-19
restrictions while still providing top-notch
goods and services.
Public Works Open House -
Saturday, May 21
Join the Village of Deer eld and Deer eld
Park District from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday,
May 21, for a kid and adult friendly Open
House at Deer eld’s Public Works Facility,
465 Elm Street. Parking is available at the
Pa y Turner Center, 375 Elm Street.
is event is free for all ages and will feature:
• Tours & Exhibits
• Fun Giveaways
• Hands-On Activities
• Vehicles & Equipment
• Prizes
• Vendors & Education
• Public Works Merchandise
For more information, contact the Public
Works Department at 847.317.7245.
Water Meter Head
Replacement Program
is spring, Village contractor United Meters
Inc. (UMI) will be replacing water meter
heads in most parts of the Village.
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March
Board of Trustees
March 7 & 21, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
March 8, 6:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
March 10 & 24, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
March 28, 7:30 p.m.
April
Board of Trustees
April 4 & 18, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations CommissionApril 12, 6:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
April 14 & 28, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
April 25, 7:00 p.m.
Daylight Saving Time is March 13.
Don’t forget to turn your clocks
forward by one hour and check the
ba eries on your smoke and carbon
monoxide detectors.
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villageNEWS
e Public Works department began
installing updated Orion radio frequency
water meter heads in 2001. At this time,
many of the meter heads have now reached
the end of their useful lifecycle and need
replacement.
In 2021, all meter heads in the Northwest
quadrant were replaced. is year, the work
will focus on the Northeast, Southeast and
Southwest quadrants.
Water meters are made up of two separate
parts – the brass water meter body and the
radio frequency meter head. Water ows
through the meter body, which sends the
reading to the meter head using a magnet.
e meter head then transmits the data to
the Village via radio frequency. As part of
the upcoming project, only the meter head
will be replaced.
As part of the competitive bidding process,
the Village hired UMI to perform the work.
In early April, impacted residents will
receive a le er from UMI to schedule an
appointment. Residents will schedule an
appointment directly with UMI, who will
dispatch licensed plumbers to complete
the work.
All UMI employees will wear a face mask
and follow social distancing guidelines as
part of the installation.
Depending upon the location of your water
meter, UMI may need to enter your home
to complete the meter head replacement.
Please ensure that the plumber has
direct access to the meter before your
appointment.
Replacements are tentatively scheduled
to begin in late April. e meter head
replacement should take 30 minutes or less
and your water may need to be turned o
during that time by the licensed plumbers,
if needed.
Residents owning an irrigation system
deduct meter, will also bene t from
replacement of the irrigation meter head.
For more information, contact Justin
Keenan, Assistant to the Village Manager at
847.719.7462 or jkeenan@deer eld.il.us.
Earth Hour 2022
Join the Village and celebrate Earth Hour
on Saturday, March 26, by turning o all
non-essential lights from 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Fun ways to celebrate include hosting
a candle light dinner, stargazing or
camping. Visit Earthhour.org for additional
information including an interactive map.
Earth Day 2022
With Earth Day right around the corner on
Friday, April 22, it’s time to start thinking
about ways Deer eld residents can continue
to promote and be leaders of
sustainable and environmentally friendly
growth in our community. e Earth Day
2022 theme is Invest In Our Planet.
e Earth Day Network is currently
focusing on ways to protect our endangered
species. Earth Day Network’s mission
is to diversify, educate and activate the
environmental movement worldwide.
Growing out of the rst Earth Day, Earth
Day Network is the world’s largest recruiter
to the environmental movement, with
more than 50,000 partners in nearly
195 countries to build environmental
democracy.
More than 1 billion people now participate
in Earth Day activities each year, making it
the largest civic observance in the world.
Visit earthday.org for more information.
Arbor Day 2022
In celebration of Arbor Day on Friday, April
29, the Sustainability Commission and the
Deer eld High School Earth Works Club
will plant a tree in the parkway of the High
School. e Village will also partner with
District 109 for a tree planting event with
students and Village o cials.
e Village urges all citizens to celebrate
Arbor Day and to support e orts to protect
our trees and woodlands. Visit Arborday.org
for more information about planting and
caring for trees.
Water Meters
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policeDEPARTMENT
Special Concerns Program
April is Autism Acceptance Month. e
prevalence of autism in the United States
has risen from 1 in 125 children in 2010,
to 1 in 59 children in 2020; the need for
awareness, promoting acceptance and being
more inclusive in everyday life is critical.
e Deer eld Police Department is
encouraging residents to enroll themselves
or a loved one in our Special Concerns
Program. e program was designed to
capture helpful details about someone’s
autism spectrum disorder, mental health
issue or other safety concerns that would be
helpful for emergency responders.
e con dential form captures a current
photo as well as tips and remedies to share
to ensure the safety of everyone involved
during an emergency.
Contact Telecommunicator Candace Hill for
details or to enroll at 847.945.8636 or email:
chill@deer eld.il.us.
Help give our Veterans an
Egg-cellent Easter
e Deer eld Police Department will
be collecting Easter well wishes for local
veterans. Items include cards, notes and
sweet treats. Please drop o any donations
by April 14 at the Deer eld Police
Department, 850 Waukegan Road.
Remind our veterans they are some-bunny
special to all of us and how we are so
grateful for their sacri ce and service.
For more information, contact Police
Communications Director Mary Anne
Glowacz at 847.945.8636 or mglowacz@
deer eld.il.us .
IRS Phone Scams
e IRS is warning consumers to guard
against scam phone calls from thieves intent
on stealing their money or their identity.
Criminals pose as the IRS to trick victims
out of their money or personal information.
e IRS will not:
• call you to demand immediate
payment;
• require that you pay your taxes with a
prepaid credit/gi card;
• ask for your credit or debit card
numbers over the phone; or
• threaten to bring in police or other
agencies to arrest you for not paying.
If you don’t owe taxes and have no reason
to think that you do, do not give out any
information and hang up immediately. If
you suspect you are the victim of a scam,
call the Police at 847.945.8636. For more
information on common scams, your rights
and obligations, visit IRS.gov.
National
Telecommunicators
Week - April 10-16
Each year, the second full week of April
is dedicated to the men and women who
serve as Telecommunication O cers. In
October 1991, Congress made a formal
proclamation to recognize this week as
National Telecommunicators Week.
Deer eld has eight full-time and six part-
time Telecommunicators who serve as an
indispensable link between the o cers
and the public, as well as a vital support
service in the public safety community.
ey provide radio, telephone and
dispatch services with dedication and
professionalism.
e Village will celebrate the week by
issuing a proclamation from Mayor Shapiro
and the Village Board.
For more information, contact Police
Communications Director Mary Anne
Glowacz at 847.945.8636 or mglowacz@
deer eld.il.us .
Scooter, Bike and
Pedestrian Safety
Scooters, bikes, in-line skates and
skateboards are associated with numerous
injuries yearly. Here are some safety tips for
you and your family to enjoy them safely:
• Wear a comfortable, properly ed
helmet bearing the label of an
independent testing lab. Be sure that
the helmet sits level on top of the
head–not rocking in any direction–and
always fasten the safety strap.
• Be sure that safety gear (wrist, elbow
and kneepads) ts properly and
does not interfere with the rider’s
movement, vision or hearing. Wrist
pads are not recommended for scooter
riders as they may a ect their ability to
maneuver.
• Ride scooters and bikes only on
smooth, paved surfaces and only ride
during daylight hours.
• Learn the proper hand signals and use
them when you turn or stop.
• Come to a complete stop before
entering driveways, paths or sidewalks,
then look le , right and le again for
bikes, cars or pedestrians.
Hide, Lock, Take!
e Village of Deer eld and neighboring
communities have experienced an increase
in reports of burglary to motor vehicles.
In most cases these crimes are commi ed
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 loteven if it is only una ended
for a short time. Every time you exit your
vehicle, remember to Hide, Lock, Take:
1. Hide (or remove) your valuables
2. Lock your car doors
3. Take your keys
Other safety precautions include keeping
the car windows closed, removing the
garage door opener from your vehicle and
keeping your garage door closed.
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.
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publicWORKS
Fire Hydrant Flushing
During the week of April 25, the Public
Works Department will begin ushing all
re hydrants within the Village.
Opening re hydrants and ushing out
water on an annual basis allows Public
Works to ensure that hydrants are in proper
working condition to protect your property
and helps to ush sediment out of the
distribution system.
Signs will be posted in each area before
ushing begins. e work is typically
performed between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30
p.m., Monday through Friday, and takes
approximately two weeks to be completed
for the entire Village.
Do not do laundry on the day hydrants
are ushed in your area. Flushing may stir
up rust that can enter washing machines
and cause discoloration to certain types
of clothing. Additionally, there may be
discoloration in the water coming from the
faucets in your home a er hydrant ushing
is complete in your area. It is recommended
that residents ush water from their interior
system through a tub spout for a few
minutes to clear out sediment. Please note
that the water from the tap is safe to drink at
all times.
Contact the Public Works Water Department
at 847.317.7245 for more information.
Underground Sprinkler
& Fire Suppression
System Testing
To protect the drinking water supply, the
Village would like to remind residents
that all irrigation systems are required to
have a back ow prevention device. is
equipment is also known as a Reduced
Pressure Zone device (RPZ). e device
must be certi ed and tested annually by a
licensed inspector prior to the system going
into service.
e Village has contracted with Back ow
Solutions, Inc. (BSI) to administer the RPZ
tracking program. e annual back ow
assembly test report must be submi ed
electronically, by your certi ed inspector,
via the BSI Online system at www.
bsionlinetracking.com by June 30.
For more information, contact Public Works at
847.317.7245 or visit www.deer eld.il.us.
Protecting Water
Quality
It is important to remember that the Village
storm sewer drains and roadside ditches
lead to our nearby lakes and creeks. So, any
oil, pet waste, leaves, landscaping debris
or dirty water from outside activities that
enter a storm drain end up in our lakes and
streams.
Never dump oil, chemicals, soapy water,
grass clippings or anything besides clean
water down the storm sewer drain. By
keeping waste and hazardous materials
out of storm sewer drains, you are helping
reduce ooding and pollution in our local
waterways. Some permi ed discharges and
ways to reduce water pollution are below.
e following discharges are permi ed:
• Discharges from potable water sources
( re hydrant ushing)
• Irrigation water
• Foundation drains, pumped ground
water, and water from crawl spaces
• De-chlorinated and pH neutral
swimming pool discharges
e following are common ways to help
reduce water pollution:
• Clean up a er pets
• Sweep up grass clippings, soil and
fertilizer from driveways, sidewalks and
streets
• Use lawn chemicals sparingly
• Properly store and dispose of
household cleaners, chemicals and oil
Tree City USA
e Village of Deer eld has been named
a Tree City USA community by the Arbor
Day Foundation for the 11th consecutive
year. To earn this award, a municipality
must have a forestry program with an
annual budget of at least $2 per capita.
In 2020, the Village spent nearly $100,000
on tree planting and maintenance. is
includes planting dozens of trees and
completing the annual tree trimming
program.
Coal Tar Pavement
Sealants Prohibited in
Deerfield
In 2018, the Deer eld Village Board
approved an ordinance that bans the use
and sale of coal tar pavement sealants and
regulates the licensing of pavement sealant
professionals.
Pavement sealant professionals are required
to ll out a license application with the
Village and must display a decal on their
vehicles. is license must be renewed
annually in the amount of $100.
Homeowners who sealcoat their own
driveways do not need a license but are
prohibited from using coal-tar-based
sealants. Home Depot and other retailers
do not sell coal tar sealants.
For more information or to ll out a Pavement
Sealant Professional License application, visit
www.deer eld.il.us or contact the Community
Development Department at 847.719.7484 or
communitydevelopment@deer eld.il.us.
Save the Date: Free
Residential Shredding
Event April 23
e Village and Lakeshore Recycling will
host a free residential paper shredding event
on Saturday, April 23, at the Public Works
facility, 465 Elm Street. Watch the Village’s
website and social media for details closer
to the date.
For more information, contact
Communications Coordinator David
Fitzgerald-Sullivan at 847.719.7400 or
d tzgerald@deer eld.il.us.
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deerfield park district
Summer Camps & Jobs
Apply online NOW for Summer Jobs
including lifeguards, camp sta and golf
course sta at deer eldparks.org/jobs .
Program Registration
Spring Program, New Participant Before
& A er School Club 2022-2023 school
year registration and Summer Pool Pass
Sales begin March 7 for residents. Non-
resident Spring Program Registration
begins March 14. Visit deer eldparks.org
to view the online guide of classes and
events!
Summer Camp Registration
Visit deer eldparks.org/summer-camps to
nd a camp to ll your child’s summer
with exciting adventures!
Sachs Recreation Center Community
Days are April 18-22. Come visit the
facility for tours, give-aways and more!
Visit our calendar of events for more
details deer eldparks.org/events .
Shelter Permits go on sale March
1 for residents and April 1 for non-
residents. Visit deer eldparks.org for more
information and to rent a shelter.
Become a member at the Pa y Turner
Center today, a place where adults 50+
participate in a wide variety of in-person
and virtual classes and events. Visit
pa yturnercenter.org or call 847-940-
4010 for more information!
Remaining permanent tee times for the
2022 season at Deer eld Golf Club are
available at deer eldgolf.org .
For more information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847.945.0650, or
visit www.deer eldparks.org.
deerfield public library
All Library programs are free and open to
the public. Register in advance by phone
at 847.945.3311, online at deer eldlibrary.
org, or in person at 920 Waukegan Rd.
Online program description notes
program platform (online, in-person, or
hybrid).
All Ages Storytime
March 7, 14, 28; April 4, 11, 18, 10-10:30
a.m.
Join us on Zoom each Monday for
storytime.
Stephen Sondheim: An Appreciation &
Discussion
March 10, 7-8:15 p.m.
We’ll discuss Sondheim’s work for the
American Musical as literature. Register to
get a list of songs we’ll discuss.
Book Discussion: Kim Jiyoung, Born
1982 by Cho Nam-Joo
March 21, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Copies will be available one month in
advance.
e Migration of Monarchs
March 23, 6:30-8 p.m.
Find out about Monarch bu er y
migration of the northeast and Canada.
Chicago’s Mysterious Lakefront Rock
Carvings
April 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Learn about the carvings in the limestone
revetments that line much of the
lakeshore.
Making Change: A History of LGBTQ+
Activism
April 14, 7-8 p.m.
Trace the history of LGBTQ+ activism
from its start in the 1950s to the early 21st
century.
e Immigrant Experience on Film
April 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Enjoy lm clips that highlight the
extraordinary courage of immigrants from
many corners of the world.
boardREPORT
communityCALENDAR
e following is a synopsis of actions taken by the Village Board since the last issue of D-Tales. For complete sets of minutes from Village
Board meetings or to watch recorded meetings on-demand, please visit the Village’s website at www.deer eld.il.us .
Village Board Action
Approved an Ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding the creation of a business façade rebate program
Approved a Resolution authorizing bulk rock salt purchase from Morton Salt through the Illinois Department of Central Management
Services and Lake County
Approved a Resolution approving the regular meeting schedule of the Board of Trustees for calendar year 2022
Approved a Resolution approving Phase III Engineering services contract
Approved a Resolution to purchase a 5-ton salt truck
Approved a Resolution authorizing the Village to participate in the national opioid se lements
Approved an Ordinance amending e Municipal Code regarding ethics regulations
Approved an Ordinance authorizing approval of an educational music and dance studio facility special use in Cadwell’s Corners
Approved an Ordinance approving an amendment to a special use to expand Kay Foot Spa at 671 Waukegan Road
Approved an Ordinance amending the Municipal Code to adopt the 2021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code
Approved a Resolution authorizing the release of minutes of certain closed meetings of the Village Board
Approved a Resolution to award water meter head replacement contract
Approved a Resolution to award water meter engineering contract
Approved a Resolution to purchase water meter equipment
Approved a Resolution to purchase water meters from Midwest Meters
Approved an Ordinance amending the Village of Deer eld wage and salary plan
Approved a Resolution to award sanitary sewer lining contract
Approved a Resolution to award storm sewer lining contract
Approved an Ordinance increasing the number of Class I liquor licenses by one for Eurest Dining Services, concessionaire for Horizon
erapeutics at 1 Horizon Way
Approved a Resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement between the Village and the Illinois Department of Transportation
Approved a Resolution approving a rst amendment to a development agreement (658, 662, 702 Elm Street)
Approved an Ordinance authorizing an Amendment to a special use for Township High School District 113 to permit an addition,
renovations, and site improvements to Deer eld High School
Approved a Resolution authorizing a crossing guard agreement with School District 109
Approved a Resolution authorizing an agreement with Family Services of Lake County
Approved a Resolution to award the monopole painting engineering contract
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communityINFO
Farmers Market Civic
Groups Return
Calling all Deer eld-based nonpro t
organizations. Are you looking for
an opportunity to educate our local
community about your mission? e
Deer eld Farmers Market is the perfect
community gathering spot to do so!
e Deer eld Farmers Market
Commi ee invites you to submit
an application to host a civic booth
at the market this season. e 2022
Farmers Market Season runs from
June 11 through October 15. Please
note that participation is determined
on a rst-come, rst-serve basis, with
one nonpro t organization scheduled
per market. Farmers Market civic
applications are now available online
at www.deer eld.il.us/301/Farmers-
Market. e application deadline is
Friday, April 22.
For more information, contact
Management Analyst Mary Glowacz
at msglowacz@deer eld.il.us or
847.719.7436.
Monthly Memory Cafe
on First Wednesdays
e Memory Café is a place for persons
who are experiencing memory changes
and their care partners to gather for
connection and conversation while
enjoying themed activities.
e meetings are held the rst
Wednesday of every month from 10:00
- 11:30 a.m. at the Deer eld Public
Library, 920 Waukegan Road.
Please note that COVID-19 safety
precautions will be in place. Space is
limited, register today.
For more information and to register
contact Judy Ho man at the Deer eld
Public Library at jho man@
deer eldlibrary.org or call 847.580.8954.
Make Your Yard an Oasis for Migratory Birds
Each spring from March to June, birds of every kind make their way from their winter homes
in the south to their summer breeding grounds in places as far north as the Arctic. Along the
way they encounter a myriad of perils - storms, limited food supplies, and exhaustion. Com-
pounding these natural threats are a myriad of additional ones created by humans, including
the bright lights and tall structures of cities, prowling domestic pets and toxic lawns.
Fortunately, people can help ensure a safer journey for migrating birds this spring by follow-
ing these simple steps:
• Turn o lights at night: Birds become disoriented by arti cial light, which o en results
in fatal collisions with buildings, homes, and other structures. To prevent this, turn o
exterior and interior lights as much as possible each night during the peak migration
period of April-June.
• Prevent window collisions: Many birds strike windows a er being startled o a feeder,
seeing escape routes mirrored in re ective glass. To avoid this, reduce re ectivity with
light-colored shades, blinds, or drapes; place ne ing or a screen in front of the window.
Place bird feeders farther from windows – at 3 feet birds do not have enough distance to
reach a high speed and are therefore less likely to get injured in a collision.
• Keep cats indoors: It is estimated that cats kill more than a billion birds each year. Keep-
ing cats indoors helps keep the birds outdoors safe, and it also reduces risks to cats,
especially from injuries and disease.
• Eliminate pesticides: Use the least toxic alternatives for combating pests.
• Keep feeders stocked and clean: Birds will need places to rest and refuel, so make sure
that your yard includes native plants and your bird feeders are well-stocked. Along with
feeders and native plants, provide a source of fresh water for the thirsty travelers.
For more information on how to keep birds safe, visit the Audubon At Home website at www.audu-
bonathome.org and go to the “Keeping Wildlife Safe” link on the le -hand side of the page.
Go Green: Get Your Third Cart to the Curb
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communityINFO
Deerfield Flood
Information:
Floodplain Permit
Requirements
All developments within the 100-year
oodplain (not just construction of
buildings, but lling, excavation, fences,
etc.) are required to undergo a formal
review by the Engineering Department.
Approval must be granted prior to doing
any work in a oodplain area. Please
contact the Engineering Department at
847.317.2490 to receive all the information
you will need in order to properly develop
in the oodplain.
Substantial Improvement/
Damage
e National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP) requires that if the cost of
improvements to a building in a oodplain
or the cost to repair damages (from any
cause) to a building in a oodplain exceeds
50 percent of the market value of the
building (excluding land value), the entire
building must be brought up to current
oodplain management standards. Building
improvement projects include exterior
and interior remodeling, rehabilitation,
additions and repair and reconstruction
projects.
Additionally, the cost of currently planned
improvements will be added to the cost
of previously made improvements and
compared to the existing market value to
determine if the improvements exceed
50 percent of the structure’s value. Please
contact the Engineering Department at
847.317.2490 for further information.
Flood Insurance
If you do not have ood insurance,
talk to your insurance agent. Most
homeowners’ insurance policies do not
cover damage from oods. Flood insurance
is only available to those communities
participating in the NFIP. Because of
our oodplain management programs,
Deer eld residents are able to obtain ood
insurance.
Additionally, because the Village
participates in FEMA’s CRS program, ood
insurance premiums are discounted. Be sure
to check your policy to ensure you have
adequate coverage.
ese policies usually cover the building
structure, but not its contents. Contents
coverage can also be obtained upon
request. ere is a 30-day waiting period
before ood insurance coverage becomes
e ective. Plan ahead - do not wait until a
ood is predicted before purchasing ood
insurance. If you are building inside the
oodplain, the purchase of ood insurance
is mandatory if using a federally regulated/
insured bank for a loan.
Additional Information
e Village of Deer eld Engineering
Department also provides assistance with
ooding or drainage concerns. Village
sta can visit your property, if required,
and help to assess the problem and may
be able to o er solutions. e localized
ood protection service is provided by
the Engineering Department. Please
contact the Engineering Department at
847.317.2490 with questions.
If you should require further or more
detailed information regarding ood-related
issues in Deer eld, here are some additional
sources:
• FEMA.gov website
• Village of Deer eld Engineering
Department
465 Elm Street
Deer eld, IL 60015
• Engineering Department Phone
Number: 847.317.2490
• Flood FAQs page on the Village’s
website at www.deer eld.il.us
• Deer eld Public Library
920 Waukegan Road
847.945.3311
Landscape Waste Pickup
Resumes in April
Bagged landscape waste pickup starts
the rst week of April on your regular
collection days. Yard waste must be placed
in a 30-gallon paper bag and placed at the
curb with a sticker a xed for collection.
A sticker is also required for each bundle
of sticks or other yard waste and cannot
exceed 4 feet in length, 30 inches in
circumference and 50 pounds in weight.
e price of landscape waste stickers this
year is $3.00. Collection runs April 1
through December 15.
Keep in mind that your compost containers
can be used at no additional cost for yard
waste, as well. Organic (compostable)
material, such as yard waste and food waste,
account for 24.9% of all the land ll waste in
Lake County. Diverting organic materials
to a compost bin means that our land lls
won’t ll up as fast. Instead, food waste can
be turned into healthy soil that can be used
on farms and in many other ways.
For more information, contact the Finance
Department at 847.945.5000.
LRS Cart Reminders
Per Village ordinance, refuse, recycling
and organics 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 Deer eld
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 permi ed in your driveway.
A er 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 e ort to make the
containers inconspicuous from the public
way.
Residents can call Lakeshore Recycling at
844.NEED.LRS (844.633.3577) or e-mail
at Service@LRSrecycles.com with any
questions or concerns.
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villageNOTES
Village O cials:
Mayor:
Daniel C. Shapiro - 847.514.3754
E-mail: dshapiro@deer eld.il.us
Trustees:
Robert “Bob” L. Benton - 847.945.1570
E-mail: rbenton@deer eld.il.us
Elaine Jacoby - 847.644.3354
E-mail: ejacoby@deer eld.il.us
omas L. Jester - 847.945.6489
E-mail: tjester@deer eld.il.us
Rebekah Me s-Childers - 847.899.1449
E-mail: rme schilders@deer eld.il.us
Mary M. Oppenheim - 847.948.9423
E-mail: moppenheim@deer eld.il.us
William S. Seiden - 847.945.2442
E-mail: wseiden@deer eld.il.us
Village Manager:
Kent S. Street - 847.719.7400
E-mail: kstreet@deer eld.il.us
Village Hall/Police Department
850 Waukegan Road
Deer eld, 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 (Public Works)
847.317.2490 (Engineering)
PRESORTED
STANDARD U.S.
POSTAGE
PAID
Permit No. 1
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850 Waukegan Road
Deer eld, Illinois 60015
POSTAL CUSTOMER
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Put Waste In Its Place With Updated Game
With the new compost program and waste hauling contact, do you have questions about
how to best dispose of certain items? ere’s a game for that!
e Village has updated its recycling game for children, teens and adults, “Put Waste in its
Place!” Learn what you can and can’t recycle and compost in Deer eld by dragging items
into the trash, recycling, compost and more.
You can nd the game on the Refuse & Recycling page at www.deer eld.il.us/688/Refuse-
Recycling