Vol. 44, No. 3 - May/Jun 2022D-Tales
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Vol. 44 No. 3May/June 2022
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,
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• Pride Month in Deerfield
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• Public Works Open House May 21
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• Food Truck Thursdays
Larry Berg Replaces Tom
Jester on Village Board
In March, Village of Deerfield Trustee Thomas
“Tom” Jester submitted his resignation to
Mayor Daniel C. Shapiro. Jester has been a
Deerfield resident since 1976 and served 15
years on the Village Board, with one year
remaining in his fourth term. On March 21,
the Board of Trustees unanimously accepted
Mayor Shapiro’s appointment of Larry Berg to
the position of Trustee to fill Jester’s remaining
term.
Jester is a former engineer and serves as a
founding committee member on the Farmers
Market Committee.
“It has been my privilege to serve the Village
as have the many women and men who
preceded me. I am pleased to have contributed
to several advances over the years,” Jester said.
Mayor Shapiro noted that Jester’s breadth of
experience helped the Village Board make
more informed decisions.
“I cannot say enough about Tom and
his incredible service to our Village. His
experience and background allowed him to
make valuable and thoughtful contributions
to our Board for many years. We are very
thankful to Tom. He will be missed,” Mayor
Shapiro said.
Berg, an attorney, previously served as the
Chair of the Plan Commission, a role he has
May
Board of Trustees
May 16, 7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
May 26 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
May 23, 7:30 p.m.
Volunteer Engagement Commission
May 25, 6:30 p.m.
June
Board of Trustees
June 6 & 20, 7:30 p.m.
Family Days Commission
June 6, 5:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
June 9 & 23, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
June 14, 6:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
June 27, 7:30 p.m.
Shapiro Continued on Page 2
Mayor’s Message from
Daniel C. Shapiro
When I was sworn in as
Mayor one year ago, I was
unable to appreciate the many
ways that being Mayor would
be different from being a
Trustee. I soon learned that it
is the people.
One of the joys of being Mayor is talking to
the many wonderful people I get to meet
every day and the truly interesting events
I have an opportunity to attend. Just last
month, I was invited to help plant a tree at
Walden Elementary for Arbor Day and saw
the kindergartners perform a song and dance.
I recently spoke at the Deerfield Rotary
Club’s 90th anniversary celebration and met a
member who has been serving for 34 years.
Before Thanksgiving, Pastor Tim Higgins
at North Suburban Free Church invited
me to help out with their Project Share
food drive, where 10,800 meals for families
were collected. Over the winter holidays, I
participated in my first area interfaith service
with representatives from nearly every faith
community in our area.
If you’ve never been to one, the DBR
Chamber of Commerce puts together
amazing ribbon cutting events for new
businesses. It allows me the chance to
meet new business owners investing in our
community and learn what they have to offer.
My favorite events, though, are our Village
events. They don’t tell you when you’re
running for Mayor that they will bring you up
on stage to sing with the band at Harvest Fest.
Our Village staff does a great job planning and
organizing behind the scenes to pull each one
off. For example, planning is well underway
for this year’s Family Days, thanks to our
Family Days Commission. I think it will be
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villageNEWS
the best one yet.
I’m pleased to announce our newest event
series – Food Truck Thursdays. On the
third Thursday of each month this summer,
we’ll have local vendors, favorite regional
food trucks and live music in the commuter
parking lot at the corner of Jewett Park
Drive and Park Avenue. Please come out
with your friends, family and appetite.
Former Mayor Rosenthal once gave me a
bit of mayoral advice – get your ice cream
last. “When shopping as Mayor, you stop
and talk to so many people it will melt
before you get to the checkout.” If you see
me out and about in town, please feel free
to say hi and ask me about what is going
on in the Village. Just check my cart for ice
cream first.
I want to thank the Board of Trustees for
all of our many accomplishments over the
last 12 months. We’ve enacted regulations
to increase affordable housing units in
the Village, streamlined the approval
process for businesses looking to locate
here, approved new residential units and
are getting ready to see the report from
the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Working
Group we created, to name just a few. Let’s
keep up the teamwork and momentum.
Lastly, as it seems we are working our way
out of the COVID-19 pandemic, please
continue to extend courtesy and grace to
your neighbors. It’s been a tough two years.
Best,
Dan
held since 2017. In addition, he served on
the Commission since 2008. Prior to the
Plan Commission, he served on the Board
of Zoning Appeals. A Deerfield resident for
29 years, he is also a vice president on the
Board of Directors of Shore Community
Services, which provides services for
individuals with developmental disabilities
including early childhood intervention,
developmental training, residential care,
respite care and vocational services.
“I am honored to have been appointed by
Mayor Shapiro to the Board of Trustees.
I look forward to serving the Village of
Deerfield and its residents in this new
position,” Berg said.
Mayor Shapiro said Berg’s years of
experience on the Plan Commission will be
an asset to him in his new role.
“I am pleased to appoint Larry to Village
Trustee,” Shapiro said. “Larry will have big
shoes to fill, but given his many years on the
Plan Commission, including as Chairman,
I have no doubt that Larry will bring his
energy and experiences to the Board in a
very positive way.”
June 28 General Primary
Election Voting
The General Primary Election will be held
Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Polls will be open
6 a.m. – 7 p.m. You can find your Election
Day Polling Place at LakeVoterPower.info.
Early Voting for the Primary only will be at
West Deerfield Township: June 13 – June
25, Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and 9
a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Early Voting is
not available at this location on Sundays.
Registered voters in Lake County may use
any Early Voting site in the county. Go to
LakeCountyClerk.info for a complete list of
early voting sites, and those with extended
hours.
Voting by mail is available through the Lake
County Clerk’s office. Request a ballot by
mail at LakeVoterPower.info or call 847-377-
2406. A drop-box for mail-in ballots will be
available during Early Voting at the West
Deerfield Township office.
Contact Township Clerk Kristen Scott at
847.945.0614 with any questions. e
Celebrate Pride Month
in Deerfield
The Village Board recently approved
the Community Relation Commission’s
recommendation to recognize various
heritage celebration months, starting with
LGBTQ Pride Month in June.
On June 1, the Village will display the Pride
flag at various locations and place rainbow-
colored pinwheels in the front lawn of
Village Hall that residents are encouraged
to take home to display in their lawn as a
sign of support of the LGBTQ community.
Mayor Shapiro will present a Pride Month
Proclamation at the June 6 Board meeting
to a Deerfield-based PFLAG (Parents,
Families, and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays) group that has been meeting in the
Village for more than 25 years.
Then, on June 18, it’s Pride Day at the
Deerfield Farmers Market! LGBTQ
community groups will have crafts
and information while members of the
Community Relations Commission hand
out more of the rainbow pinwheels.
Residents can also join the Deerfield
Library for year two of Queer Poem-a-
Day, a special daily podcast series for
Pride Month, featuring a recording of a
poem written and read by a contemporary
LGBTQIA+ poet for each day of June. It is
presented with support from the Deerfield
Fine Arts Commission and the Friends
of the Deerfield Public Library. Find out
more about participating poets and read
and hear their poems at deerfieldlibrary.
org/queerpoemaday. Queer Poem-a-Day
is directed by poet and educator Lisa
Hiton, and Dylan Zavagno, Adult Services
Coordinator at DPL.
As part of the new heritage celebration
month initiative, the Village is also
performing a comprehensive edit of the
Municipal Code to remove outdated
wording. For example, the Mayor and
Trustees use default male pronouns in
the code, despite just having a woman as
mayor for 12 years and a Village Board
comprised of 50 percent female Trustees
at the moment. Policeman will be changed
to “Police Officer” and outdated references
to those in the disabled community will be
removed. e
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policeDEPARTMENT
Crime Prevention Tips
for the Summer
Tips for Homeowners :
• Keep doors in your home and cars
closed and locked, including garage
doors. An open door is an invitation.
• Be a good neighbor and alert police
to any unusual activity in your
neighborhood. Plan for vacation by
having your mail and newspapers
stopped or having a neighbor pick
them up. Leave inside lights on timers
to create the impression that your
house is occupied. Be sure to set your
alarm system. Have a lawn service or
neighbor mow your lawn.
• Avoid home improvement scams
and deception burglaries by taking a
proactive approach. Be particularly
alert to anyone in your neighborhood
looking to perform home repairs and
asking to gain entry into your home.
Ask to see identification and let
them know you are going to call and
get verification from their company
before allowing them inside. If they are
legitimate, they won’t mind the wait.
Tips for Drivers:
• Do not leave valuables or cash in your
car. If you must leave items in the car,
lock them in the trunk.
• Be alert for children playing in
neighborhoods and residential areas.
• Drive safely and slowly around parks
and playgrounds. More children are
out playing during the summer.
Tips for Parents:
• Provide a list of phone numbers of
neighbors, family and friends that your
child can call in an emergency. Make
sure your child knows how to dial 9-1-
1 and when it is appropriate to do so.
• Know the route your child will take
to and from a given location. Remind
your child never to take a shortcut or
deviate from the agreed-upon route.
• Establish rules for using the internet.
Children should have adult supervision
when online. Make sure your child
knows to never give out personal
information on the internet.
• Require your child to check in with a
parent before leaving the house and
when returning home. Teach your
child that there is safety in numbers
and that it is best to be with a group of
friends when going places without an
adult. e
Curfew applies year-
round, including
holidays
The curfew law is applicable to those 17
and under. It is in effect Sunday through
Thursday from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., and Friday
and Saturday from midnight to 6 a.m.
Drivers under the age of 18 may not operate
a motor vehicle between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.,
Sunday through Thursday, and between
11 p.m. and 6 a.m., Friday and Saturday.
During allowed driving times, the number
of passengers is limited to one person
under the age of 20, unless the additional
passenger is a sibling, step-sibling, child or
step-child of the driver.
Exemptions in the law allow new drivers to
drive to and from employment or school-
sanctioned activities outside the restricted
times. Underage drivers convicted of
violating the driving curfew may have their
driver’s license suspended.
For more information, contact
Communications Director Mary Anne
Glowacz at 847.945.8636 or mglowacz@
deerfield.il.us e
Bike Safety Tips
There are so many great reasons to ride your
bike: It offers fun, freedom and exercise,
and it’s good for the environment. We want
kids and families to ride their bikes as much
as possible.
Here are a few tips so that you’ll be safe
while you do so:
• Wear a properly-fitted helmet.
Properly-fitted helmets can reduce
the risk of head injuries by at least 45
percent – yet less than half of children
14 and under usually wear a bike
helmet.
• Ride on the sidewalk when you can.
If not, ride in the same direction as
traffic as far on the right-hand side as
possible.
• Use hand signals and follow the rules
of the road. Be predictable by making
sure you ride in a straight line and don’t
swerve between cars.
• Wear bright colors and use lights,
especially when riding at night and
in the morning. Reflectors on your
clothes and bike will help you be seen.
• Ride with your children. Stick together
until you are comfortable that your
kids are ready to ride on their own.
Keep Your Dogs Cool
This Summer
Every year, dogs suffer and die when their
guardians make the mistake of leaving them
in a parked car – even for “just a minute” –
while they run an errand.
Parked cars are deathtraps for dogs; on a
78-degree day, the temperature inside a
parked car can soar to between 100 and 120
degrees in just minutes, and on a 90-degree
day, the interior temperature can reach as
high as 160 degrees in less than 10 minutes.
Animals can sustain brain damage or die
from heatstroke in just 15 minutes. Beating
the heat is challenging for dogs because
they can only cool themselves by panting
and by sweating through their paw pads.
If you see a dog left alone in a hot car, take
down the car’s color, model, make and
license plate number and call 9-1-1. If
possible, have someone keep an eye on the
dog until help arrives. e
Follow the Police
Department on Social
Follow us at:
• facebook.com/DeerfieldPD
• twitter.com/DeerfieldILPD
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publicWORKS
2022 Street
Rehabilitation project
Bids for the Village of Deerfield’s 2022
Street Rehabilitation Project were accepted
in March and the project was awarded in
the amount of $3.27 million by the Village
Board in April. Work started in early May
and is expected to be complete by October.
The contract includes the reconstruction/
rehabilitation of 12 streets within the
Village. The following roads are associated
with this year’s project:
• Byron Court from Hermitage Drive to
north limits
• Charing Cross from Pine Street to
Indian Hill Road
• Gordon Terrace from Willow Avenue
to Pine Street
• Hermitage Drive from Whittier Avenue
to Byron Court
• Kenmore Avenue from Hackberry
Road to the south limits
• Kipling Place from Deerfield Road to
Longfellow Avenue
• Longfellow Avenue from Waukegan
Road to Byron Court
• Montgomery Road from Wilmot Road
to the west limits
• Plum Tree Road from Pine Street to
Gordon Terrace
• Price Lane from Osterman Avenue to
the north limits
• Rosewood Avenue from Birchwood
Avenue to Kenmore Avenue
• Whittier Avenue from Hermitage Drive
to the east limits.
Updates on the project will be shared via
the Village website. Residents can sign up to
receive email and/or text message updates
on the project at www.deerfeld.il.us under
“Notify Me.”
For more information, contact the Engineering
Department at 847.317.2490. e
Water Meter Head
Replacement Program
Starting in late April, residents started
to receive letters from United Meters
Inc. (UMI) asking them to schedule an
appointment to have their water meter head
replaced. The meter head is the part of the
meter that transmits your water usage via
radio frequency to the Village for billing
purposes.
The letters from UMI will be sent out over
the next few months by neighborhood to
maximize efficiency.
The Public Works Department began
installing updated Orion radio frequency
water meter heads in 2001 and many of the
meter heads have now reached the end of
their useful lifecycle.
Residents will schedule an appointment
directly with UMI, who will dispatch
licensed plumbers to complete the work. All
UMI employees will wear a facemask and
follow social distancing guidelines as part of
the installation.
All UMI employees have been issued photo
IDs by the Village that they will be able to
display before entering your home.
Depending upon the location of your water
meter, UMI may need to enter your home
to complete the meter head replacement.
Please ensure that UMI’s licensed plumber
has direct access to the meter before your
appointment.
The meter head replacement should take
30 minutes or less and your water may need
to be turned off during that time. Use your
smart phone on the below QR code to
watch a video explaining the process.
For more information, please contact Justin
Keenan, Assistant to the Village Manager, at
847.719.7462 or jkeenan@deerfield.il.us e
Lawn Sprinkling and
Irrigation Regulations
From May 15 through September 15, lawn
sprinkling regulations are in place.
Even numbered addresses may water on
even numbered dates from midnight to
noon and/or from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Odd numbered addresses may water on
odd numbered dates from midnight to
noon and/or from 6 p.m. to midnight. This
applies only to lawn sprinkling.
As a reminder, all irrigation systems are
required to have a backflow prevention
device called a Reduced Pressure Zone
Backflow Preventer (RPZ). This must
be certified annually by a licensed Cross
Connection Device Inspector. This testing
and certification must be completed every
year prior to the system going into service.
The Village has contracted with Backflow
Solutions, Inc. (BSI) to administer the
backflow prevention tracking program.
The annual backflow assembly test report
must be submitted electronically by your
inspector via the BSI Online system at www.
BsiOnline.com.
For more information, contact the Public
Works Department at 847.317.7245. e
Public Works Open
House – Saturday, May 21
Join the Village of Deerfield and Deerfield
Park District from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on
Saturday, May 21, for a kid and adult
friendly Open House at Deerfield’s Public
Works Facility, 465 Elm Street. Parking is
available at the Patty Turner Center, 375
Elm Street.
This 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. e
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deerfield park district
For more information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847.945.0650, or
visit www.deerfieldparks.org.
Apply online NOW for Summer Jobs
including Sports Camp Counselors, Swim
Instructors, Parks Maintenance, Fitness
Floor Attendant, Pool Cashiers and Food
& Beverage Service at the Golf Course at
deerfieldparks.org/jobs
Our Summer Program Guide is available
online only. Visit deerfieldparks.org to view
the online brochure full of classes and
events.
Summer Concerts return to Floral Park
on Sunday nights beginning June 19. Visit
our calendar to check out the bands and
our new special events including Woofs-
tock at Jaycee Park in July! deerfieldparks.
org/events
Pool passes are on sale now. Take advan-
tage of our EARLY Bird rate through
May 27.
Re-Use-A-Rama is returning to the Sachs
Recreation Center on June 11 from 11
a.m. – 1 p.m. Visit deerfieldparks.org/events
for a full list of accepted items!
Remaining permanent tee times for the
2022 season at Deerfield Golf Club are
available at deerfieldgolf.org
For more information or to register for
Park District programs, call 847.945.0650
or visit 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?
Email reference@deerfieldlibrary.org
Coding for Game Design
May 18, 4-5 p.m. Grades 6-12
Learn how to code using Unity. No
coding experience required.
Waking Up Your Bike for Summer
May 19, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
We will cover basic bicycle mainte-
nance and repairs.
All Ages BINGO!
May 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Bring a blanket and join us at the
Jewett Park Pavilion.
Encanto Sing-along
June 7, 10 a.m., All Ages
Watch and sing along to Encanto!
Crafternoon: Pride Edition
June 17, 3:30-4:45 p.m., Students enter-
ing Grades 3-8
Celebrate Pride month featuring crafts
that celebrate LGBTQ+ identities.
PLACE Programs: Community for
Everyone
June 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
PLACE welcomes adults with intel-
lectual and developmental disabilities
and their parents and caregivers. Join
us for an evening of reading, conversa-
tion, and fun. To register contact Vicki
Karlovsky, vkarlovsky@deerfieldlibrary.org
Transgender 101
June 28, 7-8 p.m.
Learn about key concepts and termi-
nology related to transgender identity,
and gain tools for being a supportive
ally. Program is family-friendly and
suitable for all ages.
For more information and a full listing of
events, please visit www.deerfieldlibrary.org
The following is a synopsis of actions taken by the Village Board since the last issue of D-Tales. For complete sets of minutes for Village
Board meetings or to watch meetings on demand, please visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield.il.us.
village board action
Approved an Ordinance authorizing a Class A special use for a medical office located in the 740 Waukegan Road building in the Shops at
Deerfield Square
Approved a Resolution authorizing purchase of one Ford F-150 all-electric pickup truck
Approved a Resolution authorizing award of contract for 2022 street light system upgrades
Approved an Ordinance amending the Walgreens Planned Unit Development to allow a building addition to the 100 Wilmot Road Build-
ing and necessary site changes at the Walgreens Corporate Campus
Approved an Ordinance approving the 2022 Zoning Map
Approved a Resolution approving the preliminary development plan for Heritage Woods at 1101 and 1121 Lake Cook Road
Approved a Resolution extending the final development plan for REVA Development in the Deerbrook Mall Planned Unit Development
Approved a Resolution extending the final development plan for 8 Parkway North
Approved a Resolution to award water meter head replacement contract
Approved a Resolution to purchase water meter equipment
Approved a Resolution to appoint special counsel regarding emergency water main connection
Approved a Resolution authorizing an intergovernmental agreement by and between the Village of Deerfield and the Lake County Board
of Health to provide supplemental animal care and control services
Approved an Ordinance amending and revising the annual budget of the Village of Deerfield for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2022,
and ending December 31, 2022
Approved an Ordinance amending Chapter 21 Article 3 regarding Plants and Weeds Maintenance
Approved a Resolution to award contract for 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project
Approved a Resolution to award contract for 2022 native vegetation maintenance and restoration
Approved a Bio-Solids Removal Contract for 2022 Fiscal Year
Approved an Ordinance amending sections 2-156 and 2-158 of the Municipal Code to eliminate the Village Center Commission and
change the composition of other special purpose boards and commissions
Approved an Ordinance to a special use to add six pickleball courts in Shepard Park at 440 Grove Place (Deerfield Park District)
Approved an Ordinance Authorization an Amendment to a Commercial Planned Unit Development to redevelop the 728 Waukegan
Road (Barnes and Noble) Space at the Shops at Deerfield Square
Proclamations and Honors
Proclamation recognizing Arbor Day
Proclamation recognizing Telecommunicator Week
Proclamation recognizing Education and Sharing Day
boardREPORT
communityCALENDAR
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CommunityINFO
Farmers Market
The Village and the Farmers Market
Committee are looking forward to opening
day of the 28th consecutive Deerfield
Farmers Market season! Come join us
at our new permanent location on Park
Avenue between Jewett Park Drive and
Hazel Avenue every Saturday morning,
June 11 through October 15, from 7 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. With a bonus market date on
the third Saturday in October, this is our
longest market season to date. We have a lot
of fun activities, entertainment and events
planned to make this our best season yet!
Excitingly, the market will once again be
focused on the promise of “food, friends
and fun” with the return of many beloved
market activities this season. This market
promise will be delivered alongside our
continued goal of presenting a market that
is dedicated to providing fresh, locally
grown and prepared food in a safe, open-air
shopping experience.
This season, patrons will be able to enjoy
many traditional market activities tailored
to fit into our new market environment.
Returning market activities will include live
musical performances, kids’ activities, civic
group participation, and special events.
Some of these activities were present at the
market in a reduced capacity last season,
but will be returning to a full schedule this
season.
Our Farmers Market Committee is
currently busy planning and setting this
schedule. The 2022 Farmers Market Events
Calendar will be available on the Village’s
website prior to the start of the season.
Please note that to ensure maximum safety,
2022 market rules will require:
• Social distancing measures to be in
place
• A one-way market flow
• Vendors to be spaced out
• Availability of hand sanitization
stations
• No bikes inside the market
• Dogs to be leashed on a 6-foot lead or
less
The Village will continue to monitor
existing guidelines from the CDC and make
changes as necessary.
We are excited to celebrate this season with
our dedicated market vendors and patrons
and welcome any newcomers interested
in joining us! We hope to see you at the
market on Saturday mornings.
For more information, visit deerfield.il.us/
Farmers-Market e
10 Tips to Reduce
Mosquitoes
The South Lake Mosquito Abatement
District offers the following tips to defend
yourself from mosquitoes and the West Nile
Virus.
Every week:
• Tip free-standing containers such as
flowerpots, watering cans and buckets.
• Change the water and clean bird baths.
• Empty water that collects in folds of
tarps
• Position corrugated drain pipes to
ensure drainage or dump out water.
As necessary:
• Clean leaves and debris from gutters.
• Store or recycle old tires.
• Clear debris to allow water to flow
freely from drainage ditches and
culverts.
• Filter or aerate ornamental ponds using
a circulation pump, or stock it with fish.
• Drain or fill-in areas of your yard that
remain wet for more than a week.
• Check windows and screens for holes.
For more information, visit www.slmad.org
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TeenConnect
Deerfield’s TeenConnect program aims to
connect teens who are able to do outside
yard work, including lawn mowing, with
Deerfield residents who need the service.
The TeenConnect list will provide contact
information for Deerfield teens including
the name and phone number of the teen,
days of availability, type of work they are
willing to do and their expected rate of pay.
For more information or to sign up, visit www.
deerfield.il.us or call the Village Manager’s
Office at 847.719.7400. e
Village Vehicle Sticker
Registration Beginning
Mid-May
Applications for 2022 vehicle stickers will
be mailed in mid-May. Stickers must be dis-
played on all vehicles registered or garaged
in Deerfield by July 1.
Stickers for passenger vehicles cost $30 if
purchased by June 30. After June 30, a 50
percent late penalty is assessed. If you do
not receive your application, you still need
to have your stickers by July 1.
Additional applications are available online
or at Village Hall.
The Village offers an online payment system
for vehicle stickers. Visit www.deerfield.il.us
and click the “Pay Online” button on the
website’s homepage. There is no additional
charge for online payment.
Additional vehicle sticker purchasing
options include in-person at Village Hall,
returning the renewal application by mail,
or using the payment drop box located in
the median just south of Village Hall on
Jewett Park Drive.
This year’s vehicle sticker design features a
“shop local” theme. The Village partnered
with the DBR Chamber of Commerce to
create this design in consideration of the
economic impact that the pandemic has had
on local businesses over the past two years.
Remember, the deadline to display a new
2022 sticker is July 1.
For more information, contact the Finance
Department at 847.945.5000 or visit www.
deerfield.il.us e
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communityINFO
Deerfield Flood
Information
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 watershed, while the western
part of town is in the West Fork watershed.
For a detailed map visit the Village of
Deerfield website www.deerfield.il.us under
maps and information.
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.
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
• Stay away from power lines and
electrical wires. If your house is about
to be flooded, turn off the power at
the service box. Electrical current can
travel through water. Electrocution
is the second leading cause of death
during floods.
• Be alert for 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 whether your
gas has been shut off.
• Keep children away from the flood
waters, ditches, culverts and storm
drains. Flood waters can carry items
that have dislodged themselves.
• Clean everything that has been wet.
Flood water will be contaminated with
sewage and other chemicals that pose
severe health threats.
• Look out for animals, especially snakes.
Small animals flooded out of their
homes may seek shelter in yours.
• Do not use gas engines, such as
generators, or charcoal fires indoors
during power outages. Carbon
monoxide exhaust can pose serious
health hazards.
More detailed information regarding flood-
related issues in Deerfield is available from:
• FEMA.gov
• Village of Deerfield Engineering
Department:
847.317.2490
465 Elm Street
Deerfield, IL 60015
• Deerfield Public Library:
847.945.3311
920 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
DEERFIELD AREA
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Deerfield Historic Village will be open
for tours Sundays 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., June thru
September.
The site, located at the southwest corner
of Kipling & Deerfield Roads, includes the
Caspar Ott log cabin (the oldest house in
Lake County), the little red school house,
the carriage house, and the Luther and Sack
homes - take a step back in time!
FALL FESTIVAL
Join us Sunday Sept. 11, 2022 , noon to 4
p.m. at the Deerfield Historic Village. Enjoy
an afternoon with fun for the whole family
- activities, exhibits, crafts, tours of historic
buildings - step into Deefield’s past.
The Historical Society is looking for local
adult traditional crafters, who would like
to join the DAHS Fall Fest. Show off your
talent - knitting, weaving, hooking, wood-
working, etc. Demonstrate your craft (if
possible) and sell your wares. If interested,
email deerfieldhistory@gmail.com for an
application.
VOLUNTEERS WELCOME
The Deerfield Area Historical Society
survives because of its volunteers. Please
consider joining us. If you have an interest
in volunteering for events, helping with the
website, corporate fundraising, gardening,
giving tours, etc., please email us at: deerfiel-
dhistory@gmail.com e
Deerfield Rotary Club
Celebrates 90 Years
The Deerfield Rotary Club celebrated their
90th Anniversary on Wednesday, May 4, at
the Marriott Suites Deerfield.
The object of Rotary is to encourage
and foster the ideal of service. The
Deerfield Rotary Club has supported and
spearheaded many community initiatives
including Deerfield’s first paramedic
ambulance, Family Days 5K Race, and
defibrillators in Deerfield schools.
Deerfield Rotary members have donated
over $300,000 to the Rotary Foundation for
World Polio Eradication and shelter boxes
for disaster areas around the world.
The Deerfield Rotary Club meets every Thurs-
day at Italian Kitchen, 648 Deerfield Road at
noon. e
Food Truck Thursdays
Join us this summer for Food Truck
Thursdays at the Deerfield Road commuter
parking lot (former Farmers Market lot)
one Thursday per month.
The Village will host food trucks and local
vendors from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on June 23,
July 21 and August 18. Live music and kids’
activities will run from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The food vendors and entertainment will
rotate month to month, so be sure to come
back and check it out.
For more information, contact Assistant
to the Village Manager Justin Keenan at
847.719.7462 or jkeenan@deerfield.il.us.
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Save the Date!
Deerfield Family Days 2022
July 3 & 4
July 3- Brickyards Park:
The Park will open at 5 p.m.
Fireworks, Food Vendors, Games & Live Entertainment!
July 4 - Jewett Park:
All-day (8 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
Activities include: Pancake Breakfast, Dog Show, Arts and Crafts Fair, Parade, 5K Run,
Bike Parade, Flower Show, Petting Zoo, Games & Rides!
Donations: Family Days is funded by sponsors and donations from local residents
and the Village. Please consider making a donation to Family Days at Village Hall or at
www.deerfield.il.us/familydays. Donations help pay for the July 3 Fireworks and the July 4
Parade.
Parade Route: Please note that the Family Days Parade will start at Deerspring
Pool, go west on Deerfield Road, north on Waukegan Road, turn west onto Hazel and
end on Park Avenue.
5K Rotary Race: Register for the race at www.deerfield.il.us.
Questions?: Contact Justin Keenan, Assistant to the Village Manager, at
847.719.7462. e
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
Larry Berg - 847.612.0777
Email: lberg@deerfield.il.us
Elaine Jacoby - 847.644.3354
E-mail: ejacoby@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
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 (Public Works)
847.317.2490 (Engineering)