Vol. 46, No. 5 - September/October 2024Harvest Fest Back Sept. 21 for a Day Full of Fun
Music, food, fresh produce, touch-a-truck and new Cruise into
Harvest Fest car show make Downtown Deerfield the place to be.
Downtown Deerfield at Robert York and Park Avenues will be packed with
food, fun, cars, music and community on Saturday, September 21! The
day kicks off with the Farmers Market from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., offering
fresh produce, live music and the touch-a-truck event. From 2 - 5 p.m., the
first-ever Cruise into Harvest Fest car show will showcase a diverse range
of vintage, classic and modern vehicles, with free entry for participants
and attendees, sponsored by the Deerfield Lions Club.
Gates open at 5 p.m. for Harvest Fest with 11 food vendors, a beer and wine tent, live
music and a bags tournament hosted by the Deerfield Park District. The event will also
feature live performances by West End 40 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. and Hi Infidelity from 7 - 9
p.m. Parking for Harvest Fest is available at the Downtown Deerfield Metra Lot and
Lindemann parking lot.
Harvest Fest is hosted by the Village of Deerfield and the DBR Chamber of Commerce.
Thank you to our sponsor, Parkway Bank!
For more information please visit deerfield.il.us/harvestfest
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SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2024 VOLUME 46, NO. 5
INSIDE
Village News 2
Board Report 3
Mayor’s Message 3
Public Works Updates 4
Police Department News 5
Our Community 6
Meeting Schedule 8
8th
Harvest Fest
11
food trucks
1,000+
Attendees
1st
Cruise into Harvest Fest car
show
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Healthy Lifestyles Expo September 7
Get ready for the 19th Annual Healthy Lifestyles Expo! Join us
at the Patty Turner Center on Saturday, September 7, from
9 a.m. to noon, for a morning dedicated to promoting health
and wellness.
Protect yourself this flu season with flu shots sponsored by
Walgreens. Their expert team will be on-site offering vaccinations
and answering your questions about flu prevention and health.
Gain valuable insights into dementia care and support through
a comprehensive demonstration sponsored by West Deerfield
Township. Learn about effective strategies for managing dementia
and supporting loved ones affected by this condition.
Plus, don’t miss out on other amazing resources, including One
Medical, Open Flow Acupuncture, Comfort Keepers, Sky Fitness,
CJE SeniorLife, Briarwood Park Dental Care, Encompass Health
Rehabilitation and more.
Mark your calendar and join us at the FREE expo for a day filled
with health-enhancing activities and expert advice. We can’t wait to
see you there!
Village News
New Hefty ReNew Partnership Solves
Hard-to-Recycle Refuse
Just leave the bag of items in your recycle bin and LRS will
sort them and recycle them into new products.
Launching mid-September, the Village of Deerfield is partnering
with Hefty and Lakeshore Recycling Systems to offer a new
recycling program designed to complement current efforts.
Residents can purchase a box of orange Hefty ReNew bags from
their grocery store, place hard-to-recycle items like chip bags,
Styrofoam, plastic bags, candy wrappers and plastic utensils into
these bags, and then put the bags into their curbside recycling bin.
Lakeshore Recycling Systems will sort and recycle these items
into new products, supporting environmental sustainability and
advancing a circular plastics economy by diverting waste from
landfills.
For more information, visit hefty.com/products/hefty-renew.
FALL SCAVENGER HUNT OCTOBER 19
Mark your calendars for a morning of adventure and discovery!
On Saturday, October 19, at 10:00 a.m., join the Sustainability
Commission and our Village Arborist for a fun-filled Fall Scaven-
ger Hunt at Deerfield High School’s rear parking lot.
This is the perfect chance for families and kids ages four and up
to explore the wonders of the fall season, learn about nature’s
changes, and uncover the unique treasures that autumn has to
offer. From colorful leaves to hidden critters, who knows what
surprises you’ll find?
For more information, contact Jessica Sciarretta at 847.719.7407 or
visit www.deerfield.il.us
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NEW, MORE ADVANCED UTILITY BILL PAY COMING SOON
The Village of Deerfield is pleased to announce the fall 2024
launch of a new online billing and payment service through
Invoice Cloud, offering customers greater flexibility to view and
pay their utility bills online. Additionally, customers will have
more choices to pay their bill, including by phone and by text.
The new, easy-to-use payment portal provides customers with
quick access to their account to view bills, check their balance,
make payments and enroll in paperless billing.
Features include an “at a glance” dashboard, securely storing
payment information, and more automatic payment options
including: choosing a specific day for payments to process,
email reminders, and linking multiple accounts. Customers that
choose not to create an account can view their current bill and
make a one-time payment without registering.
Watch for more information closer to the launch later this year.
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For complete sets of minutes for Village Board meetings or
to watch meetings on demand, please visit deerfield.il.us.
VILLAGE BOARD ACTION
Approved a Resolution Approving a License Agreement with Shake
Shack Illinois LLC for Parking at 645 Osterman Avenue
Approved the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Approved a Resolution Authorizing the Release of Minutes of Certain
Closed Meetings of the Village Board
Approved an Ordinance Authorizing a Special Use for a Dentist Office at
656 Deerfield Road (Rosen Orthodontics)
Approved a Finding of Substantial Conformance for a Final
Mayor’s Message
Board Action
Development Plan for a Transit-Oriented Development for Continental
Properties Consisting of a 254-Unit Rental Development at the Rear
10.79 Acres of Deerbrook Shopping Center
Approved an Ordinance Amending and Restating Approval for an
Amendment to a Special Use Permit for an Industrial Planned Unit
Development, an Amendment to a Final Development Plan, an
Amendment to a Special Use for an Assisted Living Facility, and Zoning
Exceptions (1101 and 1121 Lake Cook Road – Deerfield Supportive Living)
Approved a Resolution Approving a Development Agreement for 1101
and 1121 Lake Cook Road – Deerfield Supportive Living
Approved a Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the Power
Supply Agreement with MC Squared Energy Services, LLC, For the
Village’s Electricity Aggregation Program
This summer brought us the Paris Olympics and two national
political conventions. Sam Juda, Katie Ledecky and Simone
Biles, among all the athletes, reminded us of the importance
of perseverance, hard work and sportsmanship. They, like the
entire Olympic community, showed us how common themes can
bring us together rather than focus on what divides us. Our two
national conventions reflect our continued faith in democracy and
tell us that passion, when harnessed in a positive manner, can
bring about thoughtful exchanges of differing agendas.
This fall, we are looking forward to exciting new changes and
developments in our community. The Park District will soon
complete its improvements at Jewett Park and is under the
leadership of new Executive Director Annemarie Flaherty. Dr. Chala
Holland is the new Superintendent of School District 113. I have
had the great pleasure of meeting her and am excited about the
direction her leadership will take the District.
The Village Board and I are especially proud of some recent
actions we have taken. For example, we voted to approve final
development plans for Continental Developers for a transit
oriented development in the rear 10.79 acres of Deerbrook
Shopping Center, consisting of a multi-family residential rental
development with 254 units. The residential development will
include 25 affordable units in compliance with the Village’s
Affordable Housing Ordinance. Additionally, the development will
include first-class amenities, pedestrian connectivity to the Lake
Cook Metra Station, a gated resort-style swimming pool and more.
Currently, the Village lacks an administrative adjudication process,
resulting in all offenses, including minor local ordinance violations,
such as building code infractions, being directed to the appropriate
County Circuit Court. This process is often time-consuming and
expensive. To address this issue, the Board approved establishing
a local administrative adjudication process at Village Hall.
Administrative adjudication involves resolving certain disputes
or violations of the
Municipal Code through
an administrative, rather
than judicial, process.
This means a designated
hearing officer within the
municipality, instead of a
court of law, will conduct
the proceedings. Violations
that could be addressed by
the Village’s hearing officer
include parking violations,
building code violations, stormwater violations and zoning code
violations. The Village will still retain the option to refer violations
directly to the appropriate County Circuit Court, if necessary.
Implementation is underway and is expected to be completed with
the first administrative hearing in early November. Implementing
administrative hearings will significantly expedite violation
enforcement and reduce the expenditure of tax dollars.
Lastly, in 2022, the Village Board passed an ordinance allowing the
Deerfield Office Center property on Lake Cook Road to operate as
a supportive living facility—an alternative to nursing home care for
low-income seniors and individuals with physical disabilities under
Medicaid. Since then, new owners have taken over the property,
and the Village Board has approved the demolition of two existing
single-story office buildings. The site will be redeveloped into a new
four-story supportive living facility with 147 affordable rental units,
providing seniors with limited incomes a place to live and access
essential services.
These actions, along with other positive developments in our Village
will continue to make our community welcoming and attractive
destination for everyone.
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Public Works Update
Leaf Collection Starts October 28
The Village’s annual leaf collection program provides residents with an
alternate way to dispose of their leaves. Residents who do not mulch
or bag their leaves may rake them to the curb or carriage walk the
night before their scheduled pickup.
Beginning the week of October 28 and continuing through November
27, Public Works Department crews will make one pass by each house
in the Village every week during the five-week program.
See the following guidelines and reminders for leaf pickup:
• Rake leaves into piles no greater than five feet in width.
• Do not rake leaves into the streets, sidewalks or carriage walks.
• Do not put out leaves more than one day prior to pickup day.
• Do not park on the street the day of your pickup.
• Do not rake grass clippings, sticks, rocks, branches or mud to the
curb with your leaves.
• Inclement weather may delay pickups, but crews will make at least
five trips through each neighborhood.
• Any leaves remaining after the program has ended can be placed in
the compost bin through December 15 for collection.
PUBLIC WORKS
BY THE NUMBERS
67 center-
line miles
of roadway
8,060 cubic
yards
of leaves collected
in 2023
7,763 cubic
yards
of leaves collected
in 2022
MYTH: I can’t get flood
insurance because I’m not in
a high-risk zone
Virtually anyone who lives
in or owns property in an
NFIP-participating community
can buy flood insurance for a
residential building, business,
condo, or apartment, and the
contents can be insured as
well.
MYTH: Even if my house
floods, it wouldn’t be much
There may not be very much
water, but that doesn’t mean
there won’t be much damage.
Only one inch of water in an
average home can cause more
than $25,000 in damage.
MYTH: I don’t need flood
insurance because FEMA
gives disaster assistance
FEMA can only provide
disaster assistance when the
President issues a disaster
declaration—this happens for
less than half of all floods.
If you need more information
on floods, please visit the
Additional Flood Information
page on the Village website.
Hazel Avenue
Reconstruction
In 2020, the Village began
the process of designing
the Hazel Avenue
Reconstruction Project.
Among other things, this
project will involve the full
water main replacement,
roadway reconstruction
and sidewalk improvements
between Waukegan Road
and Wilmot Road. Last year,
the Village learned that the
project had been selected
to received federal funding.
This project is scheduled for
a bid opening in November
with construction to begin
in early 2025.
A public meeting with
additional details will be
held later this fall. Invitation
letters will be sent to all
residents within the project
limits prior to the meeting.
For more information, please
visit the Village’s website
or contact Tyler Dickinson,
Assistant Director of Public
Works & Engineering, at
847.719.7463 or tdickinson@
deerfield.il.us.
Public Works collecting leaves.
Help Burst Those
Flood Insurance
Myths
An important component of
promoting flood insurance
is dispelling the myths that
persist about it. Below
are a few of the most
salient misunderstandings
about flood insurance
and some straightforward
explanations of what is
really true.
MYTH: My homeowner’s
insurance covers flooding
Almost no homeowner’s
insurance policies cover
flood damage. That is why
the federal government
created the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP).
Flood insurance is sold as a
separate policy. To find an
agent, contact the NFIP call
center at 800-427-4661 or
www.FloodSmart.gov.
MYTH: I don’t need flood
insurance because I’m not
in a high-risk zone
It can flood almost
anywhere, and it doesn’t
take much water to cause
expensive damage. About
1/3 of all flood disaster
assistance goes to people
outside the high-risk zone.
With a changing climate,
extreme weather events will
be more likely in the future.
Bike Safety Events
Deerfield Police Bike Unit is hosting a booth at
the Deerfield Farmer’s Market on September 14
and October 5, from 7 a.m. to noon, to educate
the community on bike safety.
Bike safety applies to riders, pedestrians and
drivers so everyone is encouraged to stop by
to learn how to stay safe on the road or just to
meet the Deerfield Police Bike Officers. We’ll also
be handing out some DPD swag!
Memorial Patch Fundraiser
The Deerfield Police Department has once again
partnered with the Cancer Wellness Center of
Northbrook for the Pink Patch Patrol fundraiser.
Throughout the month of October you may see
Deerfield Police employees wearing uniforms
with pink patches to raise awareness and show
their support for the cause. Pink Deerfield Police
patches are available to the public for a minimum
of $10 donation to the Cancer Wellness Center.
The Cancer Wellness Center provides education,
wellness services and psychosocial support to
those impacted by cancer and their loved ones.
In 2023 the Deerfield Police Department raised
$1,800 through the Pink Patch Patrol.
Frontline Public Safety Solutions
The Deerfield Police Department is pleased to
announce the implementation of the Frontline
Public Safety Solutions public portal, offering
residents a convenient way to request overnight
parking permission, arrange a home watch
while on vacation, or add information for at-risk
residents. Visit frontlinepss.com/DeerfieldPD-IL
for more information.
The portal can be accessed from any device with
internet capabilities, including cell phones, tablets
and computers. For more information, contact
the Deerfield Police Department at 847.945.8636.
Child Safety Seat Event
The Deerfield Police Department Certified Car
Seat Technicians are on staff and available to
answer questions about car seats over the
phone, give suggestions about where to place
a child seat in a vehicle, advise what type of
seat is needed for your child and teach you how
to install your child’s car seat. Appointments
are also available for a Car Seat Technician to
inspect your car seat and assist in reinstalling if
it is not installed correctly.
The Police Department hosting a Child Safety
Seat event on Saturday, September 21, from 8
a.m. to noon in the Lindemann parking lot at
758 Deerfield Road. This event is free and no
appointment is necessary.
Motor Vehicle Thefts and Burglaries
From January 1 through August 21, the Police
Department department took 68 burglary
to motor vehicle reports. All of the incidents
involved vehicles that were unlocked. These
crimes occur during overnight hours and the
early morning and multiple burglaries can occur
in minutes. Criminals pull on door handles of
parked cars looking to gain entry and rummage
through personal items before quickly moving
on to the next. Surrounding communities have
seen similar methods.
Deerfield Police have increased patrol efforts
overnight and you can reduce your chance of
becoming a victim if you remember to always:
• •LOCK your vehicle and take your keys. Even
in your driveway and even during the day. It’s
easy to forgot to lock up in the evening, so
make sure your car is locked at all times.
• TAKE your valuables out of the car. Laptops,
headphones, purses and shoes are valuable
and lightweight, making them easy for
criminals to steal.
• HIDE your belongings. If you must leave items
in your locked car, make sure they are in the
trunk or out of view from the window to avoid
a “smash and grab.”
If you see any suspicious behavior do not
approach a potential criminal and dial 9-1-1.
Police Department News
2023 Deerfield
Police employees
completed 7,417
training hours.
2,291 hours
In-Person (Officer)
1,800 hours
Online (Officer)
342.5 hours
Supervisor
158.5 hours
Civilian
700 hours
Firearms
1,210 hours
New Officer Training
(Basic Academy/Field
Training)
915 hours
Other/Misc.
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Our Community
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arranges for the care
and maintenance of the
Deerfield Cemetery. This
commission is looking for
a member with cemetery
management experience or
formal education in history/
genealogy.
Community Relations
Commission is looking for
members who care about
people and are willing to
serve as an ambassador
to promote Deerfield as a
Village where all residents
can thrive.
Sustainability Commission
is seeking a corporate
member of Deerfield’s
business community familiar
with environmentally sound
practices. The goal is to
improve the quality of our
local environment for the
benefit of Deerfield’s citizens,
businesses and neighbors.
Volunteer Engagement
Commission reviews
volunteer applications and
interviews candidates. This
commission meets with
candidates to discuss the
details of the opening and
find the best match.
To apply, simply visit
deerfield.il.us to complete
an online application. The
Volunteer Engagement
Commission will reach out to
schedule a meeting time with
candidates before writing
a recommendation to the
Mayor for consideration and
approval.
HISTORIC VILLAGE
The Deerfield Historic
Village will be open for tours
Sundays, 2 to 4 p.m., from
June through September.
Located at the southwest
corner of Kipling & Deerfield
Roads, the Village includes
the 1837 Caspar Ott log
house, a carriage house, two
pre-Civil War era homes and
a one-room schoolhouse
that has been a favorite for
children. Admission is free.
The Deerfield Area
Historical Society, a donor-
supported, nonprofit
organization, maintains
the Historic Village.
Volunteers are welcome.
For more information, email
deerfieldhistory@gmail.com
HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOSTS
SPAGHETTI DINNER
The Historical Society will
host its Spaghetti Dinner
on Thursday, October 24,
5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Patty
Turner Center. Food will
be prepared by the Italian
Kitchen. Following dinner,
Cynthia Clampitt presents
“Destination: Heartland
History.” Proceeds benefit
the Historical Society and the
Historic Village. Tickets are
$25 per person. Please RSVP
at deerfieldhistory@gmail.
Sustainability Commission at the Farmers Market
The Sustainability Commission recently hosted a booth at the Farmers Market where they
distributed more than 100 native seed packets and 50 kitchen compost kits to attendees and
engaged the public with an interactive landfill diversion game to educate on recycling best
practices. The Commission also raised awareness about the upcoming Hefty ReNew program
by handing out flyers and equipping residents with the necessary tools to participate. See below
to learn how to share your talents with the Village.
Share Your Talents
Volunteers Needed
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.
Specific details can be found
on the Village website.
Commissions that currently
have openings include:
Board of Zoning Appeals
hears all applications for
variations to the provisions
of the Zoning Ordinance and
submits recommendations
to the Village Board.
Cemetery Commission
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Farmer’s Market - Food, Friends and Fun
The Farmers Market season is underway with lots of food, friends
and fun! Come join us on Park Avenue between Jewett Park Drive
and Hazel Avenue every Saturday morning through October
14 from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We have a lot of fun activities,
entertainment and events planned to make this our best season
yet! Please note that to ensure the safety of visitors, no bikes are
allowed inside the market and dogs are to be leashed on a 6-foot
lead or less. We are excited to celebrate our 30th season with
our dedicated market vendors and patrons and welcome any
newcomers interested in joining us!
For more information, visit deerfield.il.us/ Farmers-Market.
The Village has extended its
power supply agreement
with Chicago-based MC
Squared Energy Services,
LLC (mc2) to administer the
Village’s Electric Aggregation
Program through October
2025.
Under the program,
residents will continue
to pay the same rate for
electricity supply as the
monthly ComEd published
tariff rates. The extension
period is effective October
2024 through the October
2025 ComEd meter read
period. At the end of the
program year, MC Squared
will provide the Village with
a $40,000 civic contribution
Sustainability Commission at the Farmers Market
The Sustainability Commission recently hosted a booth at the Farmers Market where they
distributed more than 100 native seed packets and 50 kitchen compost kits to attendees and
engaged the public with an interactive landfill diversion game to educate on recycling best
practices. The Commission also raised awareness about the upcoming Hefty ReNew program
by handing out flyers and equipping residents with the necessary tools to participate. See below
to learn how to share your talents with the Village.
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that will be spent on
renewable energy credits
that will offset the energy
used by households and
small businesses.
Residents are not required
to do anything to participate
in the Electric Aggregation
Program. Residents and
small businesses will receive
letters in the mail. Unless
you act to the contrary, mc2
will automatically enroll you
in the type of service that
is most advantageous to
our electricity aggregation
program.
There are no phone calls or
door-to-door solicitations.
Simply do nothing and
you will be contributing to
reducing the Village’s carbon
footprint.
All accounts enrolled in
the North Shore Electric
Aggregation program are
charged an electricity supply
rate equal to the monthly
ComEd rate – in other words,
they are not charged any
more or less than ComEd
customers. If you receive a
letter stating that you will
be automatically enrolled,
it simply means that your
account was selected as one
that can benefit our civic
grant described above.
If you choose to opt out,
please call the number on
your letter. If you receive
a letter stating that your
Deerfield Extends Electric Aggregation Program with MC Squared Through October 2025
account will be placed back on
ComEd supply service, that will
happen automatically; your
supply rate will not increase or
decrease due to the change.
Due to changing consumption
patterns, your account no
longer benefits the grant
program – thank you for your
past participation.
If you have previously opted
out of the electric aggregation
program, you will not be
resolicited.
For more information,
email mc2 at Deerfield@
mc2energyservices.com or call
855.697.0286 Monday through
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. They
can also email a copy of the
contract upon request.
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847.945.5000 I deerfield.il.us
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DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS
VILLAGE OFFICIALS
Mayor
Daniel C. Shapiro
847.719.7402
dshapiro@deerfield.il.us
Trustees
Robert “Bob” L. Benton
847.945.1570
rbenton@deerfield.il.us
Larry Berg
847.719.7422
lberg@deerfield.il.us
Jennifer Goldstone
847.719.7424
jgoldstone@deerfield.il.us
Elaine Jacoby
847.644.3354
ejacoby@deerfield.il.us
Rebekah Metts-Childers
847.899.1449
rmettschilders@deerfield.il.us
Mary M. Oppenheim
847.948.9423
moppenheim@deerfield.il.us
Village Manager
Kent S. Street - 847.719.7400
kstreet@deerfield.il.us
Village Hall/Police Department
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
Switchboard and Finance
847.945.5000
Community Development
847.719.7484
Police non-emergency
847.945.8636
Public Works and Engineering
465 Elm Street
847.317.7245
847.317.2490 (Engineering)
MEETING SCHEDULE
For a complete list of
meetings, please visit
deerfield.il.us. Times/dates
subject to change.
September
Board of Trustees
Sept. 3 & 16, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
Sept. 12 & 26, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m.
October
Board of Trustees
Oct 7 & 21, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
Oct. 10 & 24, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m.
Postal Customer
Deerfield, Illinois 60015