Vol. 46, No. 6 - November/December 2024Winter Celebration and Market Bring Seasonal Fun
Deerfield’s Winter Celebration and Winter Market Return December 6-7
Enjoy a weekend of winter fun with the Village of Deerfield! The Winter Celebration kicks
off the festivities on Friday, December 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Village Hall. The event will
feature live ice sculpting, performances by the Deerfield
High School Choraliers and Frozen Robins, roasted chestnuts
and complimentary snacks and treats. A special thanks to
Patty Turner Center, Italian Kitchen, Deerfield Auto & Tire
and Deerfield BP for sponsoring the event.
The celebration continues on Saturday, December 7, with
the Winter Market, taking place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the
Patty Turner Center, 375 Elm Street. Browse a variety of craft
and retail vendors, get into the holiday spirit with live music,
enjoy food and activities for kids, and visit nonprofit booths. Highlights include a balloon
artist, giant outdoor snow globe, Santa and a Polar Express train ride.
The Winter Market is hosted in partnership with the Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods
Chamber of Commerce.
For more information please visit deerfield.il.us.
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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2024 VOLUME 46, NO. 6
INSIDE
Village News 2
Board Report 3
Board Action 3
Public Works Updates 4
Police Department News 5
Our Community 6
Meeting Schedule 8
4th
Annual Winter Market
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Vendors
6
Community Organizations
4
Live Performances
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Downtown Tree Lighting November 27
Join Mayor Shapiro at Village Hall to watch the downtown
come aglow in white holiday lights.
Save the date for the Downtown Tree Lighting on Wednesday,
November 27, from 4 to 5 p.m. in front of Village Hall.
Enjoy holiday music and complimentary offerings from local
businesses, including dog goody bags from Hollywood Feed, hot
chocolate and coffee from Landmark Coffee, and treats from
Shake Shack Deerfield.
Join Mayor Shapiro as he lights the tree and downtown at 5 p.m.,
marking the start of the holiday season. Bring family and friends
to this cherished community event and make lasting memories
together!
Remember to shop local this holiday season and support Deerfield
retailers.
Village News
More Convenient Utility Bill System Online
Introducing Invoice Cloud – the Village’s new utility billing
portal.
The Village of Deerfield is pleased to announce the 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 can view their
current bill and make a one-time payment without registering. No
action is needed by residents with existing ACH autopay.
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COACH TONY KAMBICH PUTS THE ‘DEAR’ IN DEERFIELD
Mayor Shapiro proclaimed October 18, 2024, Tony Kambich Day
in the Village of Deerfield, honoring the incredible contributions
of Tony Kambich, a beloved physical education teacher and
coach. Former students from the 1960s gathered at Shepard Mid-
dle School that day to recognize Tony’s upcoming 90th birthday
and reflect on his profound impact on the community.
Tony began his career with Deerfield Public Schools District 109
in 1960, inspiring countless students with a passion for physical
fitness and sportsmanship. Beyond teaching, he served as Recre-
ation Director for the Deerfield Park District and was a dedicated
volunteer. Tony’s legacy of service and community spirit contin-
ues to inspire generations in Deerfield.
Visit deerfield.il.us or use the QR Code to share your ‘Dear’ in Deerfield
story. Watch this space for updates.
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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 an Ordinance authorizing a PUD 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 authorizing a special use to permit the
establishment of a Sky Zone in the Deerbrook Shopping Center Planned
Unit Development (former Art Van space) at 120 S. Waukegan Road
Approved an Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Municipal Code
regarding arcades
Approved an Ordinance authorizing a special use to permit the
establishment of an animal pet resort at 649 Lake Cook Road in the
Deerfield Depot Planned Unit Development
Approved an Ordinance amending various sections of the Municipal
Code to establish an administrative hearing system
Approved a Resolution authorizing a grant to the DBR Chamber of
Commerce
Approved a Resolution authorizing purchase of Axon Tasers
Approved a Resolution to award contract for 1101 Lake Cook Road
development offsite water system improvements
Approved a Resolution authorizing the purchase of a backup generator
for 465 Elm Street (Public Works)
Approved a Resolution authorizing a consent decree relating to 755
Kipling Place
Approved a Resolution authorizing a contract with Jasculca Terman
Strategic Communications for a crisis communications plan
Approved a Resolution to award the contract for Meadowbrook
Subdivision water system improvements
Board Action
Deerfield Park District
For more information
or to register for Park
District programs,
call 847.945.0650 or
visit deerfieldparks.org.
Get Fit. Be Well.
Stay Healthy. From
Nutritional Counseling
and Seminars to an
Accountability Series
and Weight Loss Team
Challenge, Sachs
Recreation Center is
a great way to get fit
and stay active this
winter! Check out
sachsreccenter.org to
view our newest classes
and offerings as well
as our membership
options.
The Park District Winter
Program Guide will be
available online October
23. Online and in-person
registration begin at 9
a.m. for residents on
November 12 and non-
residents on November
18. Visit deerfieldparks.
org to see what we offer
for all ages!
In November, Deerfield
Family Theater presents
their production of
Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory at Caruso Middle
School in Deerfield.
Get your tickets now!
deerfieldfamilytheater.
org
Deerfield Library
All Library programs
are free and open to the
public. Register in advance
by phone at 847.945.3311,
online at deerfieldlibrary.
org, or in person. Online
program description notes
program platform (online,
in-person or hybrid).
Welcome Winter with
Yoga
Friday, November 22, 2-3
p.m.
Address the importance
of self-care with a
gentle yoga practice to
stimulate new energies.
Holiday Centerpiece
Crafting
Wednesday, November 13
& Thursday, November 14,
4:30-6:00 p.m. Ages 13+
Join us in creating
a Thanksgiving
centerpiece!
KiDLS: Balloon Science
Saturday, November 16,
10:00-10:45 a.m. Ages 5+
Float up, up, and away
with these cool balloon
challenges!
Trains
Saturday, December 7,
All Day
The North Central
“0” Gaugers bring
their popular Winter
Wonderland model
train run to the Library
featuring Thomas the
Tank Engine and snow.
Approved a Resolution awarding purchase of firewall equipment and
services
Approved a Resolution approving Phase III engineering services
contract for the Hazel Avenue Infrastructure Project
Approved a Resolution awarding purchase of backup data storage
equipment
Approved an Ordinance authorizing a sign plan amendment for new
wall signs, including a sign exception, for the office building at 570
Lake Cook Road
Approval of a Resolution authorizing emergency tree removal
HONORS AND RECOGNITIONS
Walden Elementary School 2024 Destination Imagination Global
Champions - Service Learning
Promotion of Officer Sokorelis to Sergeant
Promotion of Sergeant Pettorelli to Commander
Promotion of Sergeant Tokarz to Commander
Proclaimed National Hispanic Heritage Month
Proclaimed Red Ribbon Week
Community Calendar
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Public Works Updates
Village Snow Plowing Operations
The Village’s Public Works Department is prepared for snow and is
able to effectively clear Deerfield’s 67 miles of roadway quickly to
make safe travel possible for all who use our streets.
Keeping vehicles off the street assists plows and salt trucks in
clearing the streets more effectively. As a reminder, vehicles cannot
be parked on the street for 24 hours after two inches of snow have
fallen, per Village ordinance.
By Village ordinance, you may not deposit snow from your property
onto the street or sidewalk. This can hinder safe passage of vehicles
and pedestrians and make it harder for Village plow crews to keep
streets clear.
Please remember to shovel an extra area on your driveway apron
or parkway to properly stage your refuse, recycling and compost
bins for pick-up by Lakeshore Recycling.
SNOW PLOWING
BY THE NUMBERS
67 lane
miles
of roadway to clear
per snow event
2,500 tons
of road salt used
per year
14 plow
routes
to clear per snow
event
25 miles
of sidewalk to clear
per snow event
near schools
Adopt-A-Hydrant
In the winter months, heavy snowfall
makes finding and accessing fire
hydrants difficult, and every second
counts during an emergency. The Village
is asking residents, business owners
and community groups to consider
participating in the Adopt-A-Hydrant
Program. Participants get to name their
hydrant to show their commitment to
public safety.
Participation involves the following:
• Ensuring the adopted fire hydrant is
clearly visible from the street.
• Keeping the fire hydrant free of
snow and ice.
• Keeping clearance of at least
three feet all around the hydrant.
Please use caution when
shoveling.
• Keeping the hydrant free of grass,
weeds and debris.
For more information, visit www.
deerfield.il.us or contact Communications
Coordinator David Fitzgerald-Sullivan at
dfitzgerald@deerfield.il.us or 847.719.7400.
Fall Leaf Collection Continues
The Village’s annual leaf collection program
provides residents with an alternative for disposal
of their autumn leaves.
Residents who do not mulch or bag their leaves
may rake leaves to the curb or carriage walk
before their scheduled pickup day.
The Village began collecting leaves on October 28
this year and will continue this service through
November 27.
Public Works Department crews will make one
pass by all homes in the Village each week during
the five-week program. The southeast quadrant
is collected Mondays, southwest Tuesdays,
northeast Wednesdays and the northwest on
Thursdays.
We ask that you do not put out leaves more than
one day prior to your scheduled pickup day.
Leaves should be raked in a long, neat row that
does not exceed five feet in width.
They should be raked as close to the curb as
possible, so long as they are not placed in the
street or on top of the carriage walks or sidewalk,
as this causes safety hazards. If you have
landscapers, please direct them to abide by the
Village’s leaf collection guidelines.
Crews will not follow the normal collection
schedule during the week of Thanksgiving, but will
still service every street in the Village. Therefore,
it’s important to have your leaves out by Monday
morning of this particular week.
Prevent Damage to Mailboxes
Mailboxes are sometimes damaged when
snow storms affect Deerfield. If your mailbox is
damaged or if you are planning to install a new
one, please consult the guidelines on how to
properly install a mailbox in a way that meets
postal standards.
The majority of mailbox knockdowns occur
because the post supporting the mailbox has
deteriorated or the mailbox was installed
incorrectly. (See graphic to the left.)
Per the United States Postal Service installation
requirements, mailboxes should be positioned 41
to 45 inches from the road surface to the bottom
of the mailbox and six to eight inches back from
the curb. The post should be strong, but should
be able to break away if struck by a vehicle that
leaves the pavement.
If you decide to install a new mailbox, contact
JULIE by dialing 811 before you dig. This will allow
you to identify where buried utilities are located.
Excellence in Law Enforcement Award
On September 8, Cook County Crime Stoppers
announced Deerfield Investigations Commander
Juan Mazariegos as the recipient of the
“Excellence in Law Enforcement Award.” Juan
was nominated by members of a Homeland
Security Investigations Task Force (Chicago’s
Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking Unit)
for his outstanding work locating and identifying
numerous minors that were victims of online
sexual exploitation and/or trafficking. Juan has
been assigned to the task force on a part-time
basis for approximately 17 years.
‘Cram a Cruiser’ November 23
The Deerfield Police Department will host its
annual “Cram a Cruiser” holiday food drive
designed to provide non-perishable food items for
families in need throughout the county. This year
the event will be held at Jewel, 16 S. Waukegan
Road, on Saturday, November 23, from 10 a.m.
to 2 p.m. and will benefit the Midwest Veteran’s
Closet. We’re asking our generous community to
donate non-perishable food items to support the
cause.
Suggested donations include non-expired canned
fruit and vegetables, canned meat, macaroni and
cheese, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, canned soups,
chili or spaghetti sauce, brownie and cake mixes,
coffee, water, powdered milk and juices. Help us
“cram” several cruisers again this year and start
the holiday season off right.
Toy Donation for Lutheran General & Ronald
McDonald House
The Deerfield Police Department is once again
collecting gifts for children undergoing treatment
at Lutheran General Hospital and those staying
at Ronald McDonald House while patients of
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital.
This year marks the 14th year of collecting toys
for children at Lutheran General Hospital and
our 4th year for the Ronald McDonald House.
Last year was a huge success as the Department
was able to collect enough gifts/toys for both
organizations. Donations of gifts and toys for
all ages, from toddlers up to teenagers, will be
accepted in the Police Department lobby. The
only requirement is that they must be brand new,
in their original packaging and unwrapped.
For more information on wish list items or
additional ways you can help spread holiday
cheer, please contact Commander Juan
Mazariegos at jmazariegos@deerfield.il.us.
Beard It Up & Color for the Cure
The Deerfield Police Department will participate
in Beard It Up and Color for the Cure in the
months of November and December to raise
money in support of pediatric cancer research.
First responders across the country will donate
to flaunt their finest facial hair or most colorful
nails in honor of the smallest warriors battling
cancer. The Beard It Up and Color for the Cure
campaigns are in their 7th year have raised
over $766,000 with the help of law enforcement
agency partnerships nationwide. For the last
several years this has been the Department’s
largest fundraiser, raising over $11,000 in 2023
alone. The Department looks forward to another
successful partnership and campaign this year.
For more information or to donate, contact Sgt.
Brad Tokarz at btokarz@deerfield.il.us.
Tech Support Scams
Tech support scams are a widespread issue
where scammers use scare tactics to trick you
into unnecessary technical support services to
supposedly fix device or software problems that
do not exist.
Software companies like Microsoft do not send
unsolicited email messages or make unsolicited
phone calls to request personal or financial
information, or to provide technical support to
fix your computer. If a pop-up or error message
appears with a phone number, don’t call the
number. Another way to spot a scam is if you
are expected to pay via cryptocurrency like
Bitcoin or gift cards.
Police Department News
The 2024 Deerfield Police Community Survey at a Glance
Overall Feeling of Safety and Security in the Village
Very Safe 54.19%
Safe 44.93%
Unsafe 0.88%
Very Unsafe 0.00%
Overall Quality of Service from Department Personnel
Excellent 76.15%
Good 16.51%
Average 3.67%
Fair 1.83%
Poor 1.83%
Overall Agency Performance
Excellent 58.69%
Good 33.33%
Average 5.16%
Fair 2.35%
Poor 0.47%
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Our Community
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safely. These differences
require practice before you
may feel comfortable taking
your e-bike on the road.
In the interest of safety for
e-bike riders, motor vehicle
drivers and pedestrians,
e-bike riders should be
smart and cautious while
operating their e-bikes. Be
sure you and your loved
ones familiarize yourselves
with the laws, regulations
and responsibilities that
come along with owning
and operating e-bikes in the
Village of Deerfield.
E-bikes have different
classifications with different
rules for each and it is the
rider’s responsibility to know
what class their bike falls in
and the appropriate Illinois
Vehicle Code and Village
Municipal Code.
Education and awareness
targeting e-bike users,
particularly younger riders,
could help mitigate the
risks associated with e-bike,
operation. It’s crucial to
prioritize safety to protect
yourself and others on the
road.
E-Bike Classes
Class 1 E-Bike
Low-speed electric bicycle
equipped with a motor that
provides assistance only when
the rider is pedaling and
ceases to provide assistance
when the bicycle reaches
speeds of 20 mph.
HAZEL AVENUE
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
The Hazel Avenue
Reconstruction Project will
begin in early 2025. The
project includes the entire
replacement of existing
water mains, full roadway
reconstruction and sidewalk
improvements along Hazel
Avenue from Waukegan
Road to Wilmot Road.
This $9M project, which has
been awarded nearly $5M
in outside funding, started
in 2020 with preliminary
design and is now ready for
construction.
Residents are invited to
a public meeting that is
to be held on Tuesday,
November 12, at 6:30 p.m.
at the Village Hall Council
Chambers. Village staff and
the engineering team will
be present to discuss the
project timeline, impacts
and specifics and will also
be available to answer any
questions afterwards.
Updates on the project will
be shared via the Village
website and interested
parties can sign up to
receive email and/or text
message updates on the
project at www.deerfeld.
il.us under “Notify Me” or at
the QR code below.
For more information,
contact the Engineering
Department at 847.317.2490.
Electric Bike Regulations
With electric bicycle (e-bike)
popularity on the rise,
it’s important to note the
differences between e-bikes
and traditional bicycles.
E-bikes and e-scooters have
electric motors that, in
combination with pedaling,
makes them faster than
traditional bicycles. They
weigh substantially more
than traditional bicycles
and are generally not as
responsive if riders need
to evasively turn or brake
quickly. They can have
varying types of controls for
speed and come with gear
selection, as well as front/
rear brakes, the function of
which requires familiarity
to synchronize and operate
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Deerfield Parent Network is
again partnering with Districts
113, 109 & 112 to bring best-
selling author of Parenting In
The New Age of Teen Anxiety,”
John Duffy.
Dr. Duffy will be presenting
“Parenting in the Age of Anxiety”
on Tuesday, November 19, from
7:30-9 p.m. in the Highland Park
High School Auditorium.
Dr. Duffy is a Chicago-based
clinical psychologist, author and
speaker specializing in parenting, relationships and personal
growth.
He will discuss the unique challenges that modern parents
face in raising children, particularly in a world filled with digital
distractions and heightened levels of anxiety.
In addition, he will provide practical advice for parents to connect
with and support their children and teens in navigating the
challenges they face due to social media, academic pressures
and mental health issues. Copies of the book are available for
checkout at the Deerfield Public Library.
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Class 2 E-Bike
Low-speed electric bicycle
equipped with a motor that can
be used exclusively to propel
the bicycle and cannot provide
assistance when the bicycle
reaches speeds of 20 mph.
Class 3 E-Bike
Low-speed electric bicycle
equipped with a motor that
provides assistance only when
the rider is pedaling and ceases
to provide assistance when the
bicycle reaches a speed of 28
mph.
E-Bike Safety Guidelines
Follow Illinois Traffic Laws
All motorized vehicles and
e-bikes listed here are treated
as vehicles and must follow
Illinois Vehicle Code and Village
Codes. This includes stopping
at traffic signs and yielding the
right-of-way. Driving on the
sidewalk is not allowed.
Protect Yourself
Always wear a helmet to
maintain safety. Know what
kind of helmets support the
specific speeds of your bike.
The law requires bicycle riders
15 and under wear a helmet at
all times.
See and be Seen
Be aware of vehicle traffic and
drive predictably. Don’t weave
in and out of traffic, and be
courteous to pedestrians. You
are not as visible to drivers as
they are to you. If your bike
doesn’t have built-in signals, use
the appropriate hand signals.
The Deerfield Parent Network Hosts Speaker
on ‘Parenting in the the Age of Anxiety’
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.
November
Board of Trustees
Nov. 4 & 18, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
Nov. 25, 7:30 p.m.
December
Board of Trustees
Dec. 2 & 16, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
Dec. 30, 7:30 p.m.
Postal Customer
Deerfield, Illinois 60015