Vol. 38, No. 5 - Sep/Oct 2016Deerfield Public Art
Open House September 20
The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission
will host a community open house to
showcase the 16 pieces selected for the
third year of the Deerfield Public Art
Program before they are put on display
throughout the Village.
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D-Tales
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September/October 2016Village
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, please visit
www.deerfield.il.us
September
Board of Trustees
September 6 & 19, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Commission
September 7, 7:30 p.m.
Family Days Commission
September 12, 4:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
September 8 & 22, 7:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
September 15, 7:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
September 26, 7:30 p.m.
October
Board of Trustees
October 4 & 17, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
October 6, 7:00 p.m.
Village Center Commission
October 5, 7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
October 13 & 27, 7:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
October 20, 7:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
October 24, 7:30 p.m.
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• Construction Project Updates
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• Illinois Rail Safety Week
Page 5:
• Fall Leaf Collection
Vol. 38, No. 5
Deerfield Road
Reconstruction Update
Construction crews are now working longer
days, night shifts and weekends to make up
for the time lost earlier this summer due to
the State budget impasse. The project started
this February under a very tight schedule
that was put in place to minimize the
inconvenience caused by road construction
to just one construction season.
On June 22, the state ordered the contractor
stop all destructive work to make the work
zone safe for a possible long-term project
shutdown. In response, crews from A-Lamp
Concrete Contractors spent nearly two
weeks shoring up the southern edge of the
pavement instead of forging ahead with road
reconstruction. After the state agreed on a
stop-gap budget in the late hours of June
30, the contractor then had to undo those
measures to clear the south lanes to allow for
paving operations. More time was lost to the
contractor needing to bring back equipment
that was removed and reorder deliveries for
material that had to be canceled.
The project’s schedule is now weeks behind
due to the budget impasse and conflicts with
underground gas lines that required special
remediation due to asbestos coating.
Village staff and the contractor are working
to expedite operations by having crews
work extra hours and start preparing and
inspecting manholes on the northern lanes
while the new concrete hardens on the
south lanes.
The Village would like to thank all residents,
especially those who live on Deerfield Road
or on one of its many feeder streets, for
their patience and for driving safely in the
construction zone. This project costs more
than $20 million, with the Village paying
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Harvest Fest - Sept. 24
Visit Deerfield Road and Park Avenue on
September 24 for an incredible day of music
and fun.
Begin your morning by visiting the Farmers
Market from 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (see Page 6
for daytime events). Then, beginning at 5:30
p.m., be sure to come back for an evening of
free food, music and fun. “Hi Infidelity” will
take the stage from 7 to 9 p.m. and provide
a total concert experience, playing music
of all types, but mostly from the 80s rock
period. Whole Foods, Fresh Thyme Farmers
Market, and Nothing Bundt Cakes will be
providing complimentary food and bever-
ages. Beer, wine and water will be available
for purchase. Free admission to the public.
Please join us and be on the lookout for
more information, including how to register
for the bags tournament, coming to your
mailbox and inbox soon.
For more details, visit www.dbrchamber.com or
call 847.945.4660.
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villageNEWS
Deerfield Road
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roughly $2 million. The Village is working
hard to ensure a safe, smooth, long-lasting
road and sewer and water infrastructure that
will not only serve current residents, but
generations to come.
The scope of work for the project includes
reconstruction of Deerfield Road between
the Metra Underpass and Windsor Drive
in the City of Highland Park, water main
replacement, sanitary sewer repair and
lining, storm sewer replacement, and
removal/replacement of sidewalk along
the south side of Deerfield Road, removal/
replacement of the nine traffic signals,
installation of an over-height vehicle
detection system near the Deerfield Metra
underpass, rehabilitation of 4 bridges,
reconstruction of 1 bridge, and pavement
rehabilitation/resurfacing between
Windsor Drive and US Route 41 in
Highland Park.
On August 1, the Contractor closed
Deerfield Road between the Metra
underpass and Waukegan Road. This
section was to be shut down for a period
of 45 days to facilitate replacement of
all concrete curbs and pavement. It was
the Village’s intention for this work to be
completed before Labor Day, but a conflict
with a gas main caused a slight delay.
The Deerfield Road Bridge, over the West
Fork of the North Branch of the Chicago
River near Deerpath Drive in the 1100
Block of Deerfield Road, was also closed for
deck repairs during this time period.
Bridge work is ongoing in the Highland
Park, and will continue through November.
The Village has provided a project specific
website, www.deerfieldroad.com, for up-to-
date information regarding the project.
Remember that all businesses are open dur-
ing road construction.
For more information, contact the Engineering
Department at 847.317.2490. e
Public Art
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The event will be held in the Deerfield
Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, from
6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September
20, and will feature many of the artists
who created this year’s pieces. Light
refreshments will be served.
Multiple media are featured in this year’s
selections. Artists from Deerfield include
Caren Kaplan, Sara Kenward, Wayne
Rhodes, Kris Van Stockum, Barbara
Wagner, Penny Weinberg, and Susan Willis.
Other artists include Suzette Bross of
Chicago, Neil Cohen of Buffalo Grove, and
Janet Poppe of Highland Park.
The specific artwork selected for display
were chosen from submissions by a
very talented pool of artists and were
reviewed via jury process. The Fine Arts
Commission is responsible for reviewing
artwork submissions and making a final
recommendation. The artists have agreed to
loan their works of art for public display for
up to one year.
Pieces from the second year of the Public
Art Program will remain on display until
the open house.
For more information, contact the Village
Manager’s Office at 847.719.7400. e
Road Construction
Projects Update
2016 Street Rehabilitation
The 2016 Street Rehabilitation Project was
awarded in early May and started in July.
In addition to routine maintenance items,
the contract includes the reconstruction/
rehabilitation of five streets within the
Village. This year’s project includes:
• Constance Lane from Castlewood to
Lisa Marie Court
• Christopher Drive from Constance
Lane to Castlewood Lane
• Lisa Marie Court
• Deerpath Drive from Central Avenue
to Deerfield Road
• Willow Avenue from the south end to
Central Avenue
• Aspen Way from Gordon Terrace to
Laurel Avenue
All work is scheduled to be completed by
Thanksgiving. These improvements are
funded through a combination of Motor
Fuel Tax money and local infrastructure
funds that the Village has collected over
the past year. The improvements total
approximately $1.8 million and will cover
2.7 lane miles of road.
Deer Lake Road and Estate
Drive Rehabilitation
The Deer Lake Road and Estate Drive
Rehabilitation Project was awarded in
early May and work started in July. The
scope of work for the project is roadway
reconstruction, sidewalk replacement, and
drainage improvements.
Work will be complete by early November
at an estimated cost of $1.1 million
North Ave. Infrastructure
Improvement Project
The North Avenue Infrastructure
Improvement Project was awarded in early
May. The project is a joint venture between
the Village of Deerfield and the Village of
Bannockburn, as each municipality has 50
percent ownership of the roadway.
Work includes reconstruction of North
Avenue between Wilmot Road and
Chestnut Street, water main replacement,
sanitary sewer point repairs and lining,
installation of mountable curbs, drainage
improvements, and all ancillary work
necessary to complete the improvements.
Work will be complete in November.
This project is 80 percent funded by
Federal grants at a total construction
cost of $2.4 million.
For more information, contact the Engineering
Department at 847.317.2490. e
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policeDEPARTMENT
Illinois Rail Safety Week:
September 11-17
The Deerfield Police Department will
participate in Illinois Rail Safety Week, a
statewide effort to promote vehicle and
pedestrian safety around railroad tracks
and trains, September 11 to 17. The event
has now gone regional, with Illinois being
joined by Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota
and Wisconsin.
Enforcement details are planned through-
out the week at railroad grade crossings and
commuter stations to contact drivers and
pedestrians who disobey the laws associated
with railroad grade crossings and railroad
property. Police officers will distribute
literature to the public that contains infor-
mation on how to be safe around trains and
train tracks.
Please remember, not only is it against the
law to stop your vehicle on the railroad
tracks, it is against the law to stop your vehi-
cle anywhere within the highway-rail grade
crossing. Highway-rail grade crossings are
marked by white stop lines located on the
pavement in advance of the crossing, and if
not marked by white stop lines, the highway-
rail grade crossing extends from protective
gate arm to protective gate arm. More than
50 percent of all collisions occur at crossings
with active warning devices (flashing lights,
gates, and ringing bells). When crossing
railroad tracks, you must always obey the
law and be aware of your surroundings.
It is important to realize that trains can-
not stop quickly. Even if an engineer sees
a person or motor vehicle on the tracks,
it takes the average train more than one
mile to stop, which is equivalent to about
20 football fields. Be prepared to stop at all
railroad crossings.
Walking or playing on train tracks at any
time is considered not only dangerous,
but also illegal. Whether on foot or by car,
only cross railroad tracks at designated
railroad crossings and look for the cross
buck signs, lights or safety gates. Cross-
ing at any other place on the tracks can be
considered illegal trespassing.
When crossing the tracks in a motor
vehicle, travel in low gear, do not change
gears while crossing. If your vehicle stalls on
the tracks, get out of the vehicle as quickly
as possible, get away from the vehicle and
tracks, and immediately call 9-1-1.
Listen for warning bells and whistles and be
sure to obey the signals. Once the warn-
ing signals begin, it can take as little as 20
seconds for the train to arrive. However,
there are some designated “quiet zones”
at railroad crossings. This means you may
not hear a train approaching or the train
may seem farther away than it actually is, so
always be aware of your surroundings.
Do not approach and cross the tracks
until you can see clearly in each direc-
tion after a train passes. This precaution
is critical as there may be a second train
quickly approaching.
You must wait until the crossing signals stop
and gates are raised to safely and legally
cross the tracks.
For more information about Illinois Rail
Safety Week, please visit
www.illinoisrailsafetyweek.org. e
Law Enforcement
Exhibition
The Deerfield Police will again participate
in the 12th Annual Law Enforcement Exhi-
bition on Saturday and Sunday, September
10 and 11, at the Hawthorn Mall in Vernon
Hills at Routes 21 and 60. This event is
held annually on the weekend closest to
September 11 in order to honor our fallen
heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice on
that day in 2001.
The Exhibition is set up so police depart-
ments can demonstrate the latest and
greatest in crime prevention, education and
criminal detection. Think of it as one big
open house where area law enforcement
agencies show the ins and outs of what the
police can do - besides writing a ticket!
Last year, more than 40,000 people came
through the doors to see squad cars, police
motorcycles, a Humvee, K9 demonstra-
tions, a helicopter, and all kinds of police
equipment. There are many activities for
children and plenty of giveaways and in-
formation. Come and out make sure to say
hello to our officers.
For more information, contact Mary Anne
Glowacz at 847.945.8636. e
Police to Pull Plane for
Special Olympics
The men and women of the Deerfield Police
Department will participate in the 8th An-
nual O’Hare Plane Pull as team Plane Nuts
on Saturday, September 10, 2016.
This is the ultimate tug-of-war competition,
as the team will battle a UPS Airbus A300
or United Airlines 737, weighing nearly
180,000 pounds, or almost 90 tons.
Donations are welcome for this worthwhile
cause that supports the athletes of Illinois
Special Olympics.
For more information, contact Mary Anne
Glowacz at 847.945.8636. e
Deerfield Police Collect
Coats, Gloves for Vets
The Deerfield Police Department will be
collecting new or gently used coats and
gloves to benefit veterans in Lake County
through the month of September as part of
Operations Stand Down.
There are three easy ways to give. Donation
boxes will be available throughout Septem-
ber at the Police Department lobby and
the lobby of the Deerfield Public Library.
Warriors fans can also bring their donations
to the Deerfield High School home football
game against Highland Park High School
on September 30 at 1959 Waukegan Road.
For more information, contact Mary Anne
Glowacz at 847.945.8636. e
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boardREPORT
Deerfield Park District
Fall programs begin week of Sept. 6.
Sept. 2 - Preschool Parents Meet and
Greet open House
Sept. 5 - Mitchell Pool Closes
Sept. 6 - Fall Programs Begin
Sept. 16 - Deerfield Park Foundation
Moonlight Golf at DGCLC
Sept. 24 - Touch A Truck at JPCC
Sept. 24 & 25 - Club Championship
Weekend at DGCLC
October 10 & 11 - School’s Out Trips
Oct. 28 - Golf Appreciation at DGCLC
Oct. 28 & 29 - Halloween Hoopla at
JPCC
For more information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847.945.0650, or
visit www.deerfieldparkdistrict.org
Deerfield Public Library
All Library programs are free and open
to the public. Please register in advance
by phone at 847.945.3311 or in person at
the Library.
Heroin and Opioids in Lake County
Thursday, Sept. 15, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Lake County State’s Attorney Mike
Nerheim will moderate a panel of experts
on trends, dangers, signs of drug abuse
and where to seek help.
KiDLS: Building Up!
Saturday, Sept. 17, 1 - 2 p.m. (Grades 1-4
with an adult)
Emmy Award-winning Jack & Kitty enter-
tain with their unique “organic vaudeville
folk” for kids. Sing, hop and dance along
at this interactive show.
Makey Makey Tech Time
Tuesday, Sept. 20, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (Ages
6-10 years with an adult)
Discover how to turn household objects,
like bananas, beach balls, and your own
body, into a keyboard for your computer
using Makey Makey kits.
Improv Theatre: Little Red Riding Hood
Saturday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. - noon (Family
Program, all ages)
Improv Playhouse’s Theatre for Young
Audiences will have you rethinking the
story of Little Red with this wacky and
interactive musical.
Dr. John Duffy: On Teens, Social Media,
and Parental Anxiety
Wednesday, Sept. 28, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Dr. Duffy, clinical psychologist and author
of The Available Parent, is a weekly con-
tributor on WGN radio, and frequently
appears on other television outlets, as well
as national print and online publications.
Medicare Made Clear (Back by Popular
Demand!)
Thursday, Sept. 29, 7 -8 p.m.
David Wylly of Medicare Solutions Net-
work explains the nuts and bolts to help
you make a more informed decision when
your time comes.
Return to the Scene of the Crime with
Richard Lindberg
Thursday, Oct. 20, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Based on his best-selling book, Lindberg
shares colorful anecdotes about the
Windy City’s lusty, colorful, and often
notorious past.
College Placements for Students with
Learning Differences
Thursday, Oct. 27, 7 - 8 p.m. (Teens &
Adults)
Jill and Jordan Burstein, mother and son,
of JJB Educational Consultants, discuss
what to look for in a college to meet the
needs of your student. Both Jill and Jor-
dan speak from personal experience.
Stained Glass Workshop
For more information and a full listing of
events, please visit the library on the web at
www.deerfieldlibrary.org
West Deerfield
Township
Township Board meetings will be held
Sept. 20 and Oct. 18 at the Township
Offices, 601 Deerfield Road. Visit www.
westdeerfieldtownship.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 approving a final development plan for 8 Parkway North in the Parkway North Center
Approved an ordinance approving a final development plan for 7 Parkway North in the Parkway North Center
Approved an ordinance amending the Shoppers Court commercial planned unit development to permit major renovations to the 636
Deerfield Road building to convert it into a multi-tenant building
Approved an ordinance authorizing a special use for an outdoor patio at Menchie’s, 775 Waukegan Road
Approved an ordinance authorizing a special use for a Portillo’s Restaurant with a drive thru at 700 Lake Cook Road
Approved a resolution authorizing an economic incentive agreement between the Village of Deerfield and Portillo’s
Authorized replacement of the Public Works garage carbon monoxide system
Authorized an agreement with the U.S. Census Bureau for a partial special census
Authorized purchase of a new Police Department vehicle
Authorized contract for sidewalk replacement
Authorized extension of crack sealing contract
Approved an ordinance amending Chapter 3, alcoholic beverages, of the Municipal Code to create a Class O liquor license classification to
allow for beer and wine sale in its original package at an automobile convenience food shop
Approved a resolution approving an intergovernmental boundary change and revenue sharing agreement between the Village of Deerfield
and the Village of Riverwoods
Authorized contract for the underground storage tank replacement with an above ground storage tank at the Deerfield Road lift station
Authorized award of a cleaning services contract
Approved a resolution approving an amendment to the personnel policies and procedures manual of the Village
Awards and Proclamations
Recognized Rochelle Zell Jewish High School Model U.N. Team
communityCALENDAR
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publicWORKS
Chicago River within Deerfield can be pre-
dicted days in advance, giving ample warning
for preparation and evacuation.
In the event of a flash flood due to a large
rain event, you may be the first to notice
the oncoming situation so please notify the
Village Police Department/Fire District.
You can also tune your radio to WGN-720
AM and WBBM-780 AM for local and
national weather updates. You will also see
regular interruption on local radio and televi-
sion stations advising you of the situation.
If you require further or more detailed
information regarding flood-related issues in
Deerfield, here are some additional sources:
• FEMA.gov website
• Deerfield Engineering Department
847.317.2490
• Floodplain FAQ Page at www.deerfield.il.us
• Deerfield Public Library
• Union Drainage District #1 (West Fork)
847.945.0600
• Union Drainage District #1 (Middle Fork)
773.481.2700
• West Skokie Drainage District
312.782-4780 e
Fall Leaf Collection
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
simply rake leaves to the curb or carriage
walk line the night before their scheduled
pickup. Beginning the week of October
24 and continuing through November 18,
Public Works Department crews will make
one pass by each house in the Village every
week during the four-week program.
Here are some reminders for leaf pickup:
• 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.
• Try to put leaves out each week, if
possible.
• Inclement weather may delay pickups,
but crews will make at least four trips
through each neighborhood.
For more information call the Public Works
Department at 847.317.7245 e
Flood Information:
Installment 3 of 3:
Natural & Beneficial
Functions
Floodplains play a valuable role in
providing natural and beneficial functions
to Deerfield and the surrounding area.
Floodplains provide a wide range of
benefits to both human and natural
systems. These benefits provide aesthetic
pleasure as well as function to provide
environmental benefits.
Parts of both the Middle and West Fork
of the North Branch of the Chicago River
floodplain help filter chemical run-off so
that these areas can maintain bio-diversity
and ecosystem sustainability.
Both floodplains contain historic and ar-
cheological sites that provide opportunity
for education and study. They enhance wa-
terfowl, fish and other wildlife habitats and
provide feeding/breeding grounds. Lastly,
both floodplains provide open space and
natural erosion control to reduce further
flooding damage.
Drainage System
Maintenance
Keeping smaller ditches and streams free
of debris can dramatically improve the
run-off capacity of low-lying areas, as
well as greatly reduce incidental blockage
that significantly contributes to flooding.
Drainage Districts are charged with the
responsibility of ensuring that area rivers
and creeks are flowing as designed.
Please note that it is illegal to dump
materials into a required waterway and
violators may be fined. If you see some-
one in the act of dumping or see debris in
one of our watercourses, please contact
the Village Engineering Department at
847.317.2490.
Flood Warning System
Many times, flooding along the West and
Middle Forks of the North Branch of the
Leaf Collection Zones
This map delineates collection routes
and days. Questions may be directed
to Public Works at 847.317.7245.
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communityINFO
Historic Village Open
Sundays in September
The Deerfield Area Historical Society hosts
free tours of the Deerfield Historic Village,
517 Deerfield Road, on Sundays from 2
p.m. to 4 p.m. through September. Visit the
oldest building in Lake County, the 179
year-old Caspar Ott log house, two pre-
Civil War era houses, a carriage house and
a one-room schoolhouse that has been a
favorite with children for many years.
There will be no Fall Festival this year due
to the Deerfield Road Reconstruction Proj-
ect. The Historical Society, a donor-sup-
ported, nonprofit organization, maintains
the Historic Village.
For more information, please call
847.948.0680 or email deerfieldhistory@
gmail.com e
Going Places Made Easy
West Deerfield Township has a great
transportation service designed to make life
easier for many residents.
The program is appointment-based and
requires a registration process that is quick
and simple. Once registered, a modified
minivan can transport you to your medical,
dental and physical therapy appointments.
This program provides independence to
those who might otherwise find it difficult
to get to their appointments. The Township
notes, “Over and over again, residents and
their families have told us they feel safe and
secure with our trained, friendly drivers.”
Sign up today - we are here to serve you!
To register for the program, call the
Township Transportation Department
at 847.945.0614 x310 and ask to have a
registration form mailed to you. Once reg-
istered, schedule an appointment for your
ride up to 30 days in advance. Fares are $5
round trip and $2 for Veterans.
For more information, contact West Deerfield
Township at 847.945.0614. e
Farmers Market Harvest
Fest September 24
Celebrate the season’s bounty at the
Deerfield Farmers Market Harvest Fest on
September 24, 2016, from 9 a.m. to noon.
In addition
to all the
wonderful
fruit,
vegetables,
plants, flowers
and specialty
foods for sale,
there will be
kids’ activities, balloons, face painting,
great prizes and more, including a Touch-A-
Truck event. Fire trucks, military vehicles,
snow plows and more will be on site for
hands-on fun. Come celebrate the harvest
and stay for the fun!
The Deerfield Farmers Market is located at
the northwest corner of Deerfield Road and
Robert York Avenue and runs Saturdays
through Oct. 15 from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For more information, contact the Village
Manager’s Office at 847.719.7400, email
us at farmersmarket@deerfield.il.us or visit
our website at www.deerfield.il.us/residents/
farmers_market e
Outsider Art Speaker
Oct. 6 at Library
The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission
and the Deerfield Library are hosting Bill
Swislow of the Center for Intuitive and
Outsider Art on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 7
p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Outsider art is defined as the work of artists
who demonstrate little influence from the
mainstream art world and who instead are
motivated by their unique personal visions.
Find out about this art created by people
with no formal training and learn about
Chicago-based Intuit, one of the world’s
leading institutions devoted to this art.
For more information, contact Deerfield Public
Library at 847.945.3311. e
Upcoming
Events @ PTC
For more information on
programs, or to register to be a member,
please call the Patty Turner Center at
847.940. 4010 or visit www.deerfieldparks.org.
Sept. 12, “60 Minutes” with Lecturer Barry
Bradford: Mark Twain
Sept. 13, Men’s Club: “WWII Battles and
Conflicts” with Lecturer Sue Baugh
Sept. 13, Women’s Club: “Picasso and Paris”
with Betsey Means
Sept. 13, AAUW Presentation: “Winning
Elections in the 21st Century”
Sept. 16, “The Changing View of Climate
Change” with Lecturer Jim Kenney
Sept. 16, Sketching Classes
Sept. 17, Watercolor Classes
Sept. 21, “Women in West Africa” with
Roberta Al-Salihi
Sept. 22, AARP Driving Refresher Course
Sept. 22, “Moonlight Serenade” Dance with
“The Big Band Sound of Deerfield”
Sept. 23, AARP Driving Refresher Course
Sept. 26, “60 Minutes” with Lecturer Barry
Bradford: “Will Rogers”
Sept. 27, Men’s Club: “The Man from Liber-
tyville” with Jennifer Hart
Sept. 30, “Friday with Friends” “Melodic
Meditation for the Senses”
Oct. 4, PTC Men’s Club: “Germany: Yester-
day and Today” with Lecturer Anette Isaacs
Oct. 4, “Advanced Spanish” - Shirley Novak
Oct. 6, BP/Blood Sugar Testing
Oct. 11, Men’s Club: West Deerfield Town-
ship, “Transportation Services Updates”
Oct. 11, Women’s Club: “Bertha Palmer”
with Dramatist Leslie Goddard
Oct. 14, “Looking at Modern Art” with Art
Educator Debra Levie
Oct. 18, Men’s Club: “Current World Events”
with Lecturer Lynn Samuels
Oct. 19, “Grand Octoberfest Celebration!”
featuring the Johnny Wagner Trio
Oct. 19, Heart Saver CPR Training
Oct. 20, “Guided Meditation” with Jennie
Michalik
Oct. 21, PTC Super Seniors Day
Oct. 24, “60 Minutes” with Lecturer Barry
Bradford: “The Life of Hillary Clinton”
Oct. 28, Friday with Friends, “Halloween
Spooktacular” e
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CommunityNews
13th Annual Healthy
Lifestyle Expo Sept. 10
The DBR Chamber of Commerce in
partnership with the Patty Turner Center
will host the 13th Annual Healthy Lifestyle
Expo on Saturday, September 10, 2016,
from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Patty
Turner Center in Deerfield. This expo,
sponsored by Radford Green, will feature
flu shots, health screenings, entertainment,
healthy lifestyle products and services and
there is no charge to attend.
This year’s expo will include free samplings
of healthy snacks provide by Sunset Foods,
as well as community organizations with
health and safety information. Flu shots
will be administered by Walgreen’s and
available to everyone including those over
65 with Medicare part B. Without Medi-
care part B, a fee of $25.95 will be charged,
call the Chamber office for more informa-
tion. Free hearing screenings courtesy of
Audiology Associates of Deerfield, vision
screenings, blood pressure and blood sugar
will also be available.
A shredding truck will be on site and will
accept up to three grocery-size bags per per-
son at no charge. This service is sponsored
by First Midwest Bank.
For more information about attending
or exhibiting, call the DBR Chamber of
Commerce at 847.945.4660 or visit
www.dbrchamber.com. e
Don’t forget to
register to vote
Residents can verify their Voter Registra-
tion status at LakeVoterPower.info, or by
calling the West Deerfield Township office
at 847.945.0614. Voter registration does
not expire unless you move or change your
name. If you have moved to Lake County
from another county or another state, you
should complete a new registration applica-
tion. Registration is available at the West
Deerfield Township office during regular
business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Two forms of identification are required
to register through a deputy registrar. At
least one of the two forms must show your
name and current address. Only one form
of identification may be a piece of mail
for a contractual service addressed and
delivered to you.
The Lake County Clerk’s website offers
info on online registration, or registering to
vote by mailing in an application. Specific
conditions apply to mail-in registration.
For more information regarding voter registra-
tion, call Township Clerk Kristen Scott at
847.945-0614, or the Lake County Clerk at
847.377.2410.
Village Collects
Feminine Hygiene
Products for Homeless
The Village of Deerfield is collecting
feminine care and hygiene products as a
part of “Power to the Period,” the first-ever
national feminine care product drive in
partnership with the U by Kotex brand and
DoSomething.org.
This initiative encourages people to col-
lect and donate feminine care products to
homeless shelters to help increase access
for many of the 3.5 million Americans who
experience homelessness each year.
Notably, a study conducted in June by
Harris Poll, on behalf of Kimberly-Clark’s
U by Kotex brand, found that nearly nine
in 10 Americans say that having access to
feminine care products is a problem for
people experiencing homelessness, but
only 6 percent have actually donated these
products to homeless shelters.
Members of the community can support
the Village’s drive by dropping off new, un-
opened boxes of feminine care products at
Village Hall, 850 Waukegan Road, through
September 30. Collected items will be
donated to area homeless shelters including
The Lake County Haven.
For more information, visit www.DoSomething.
org/Period, www.lakecountyhaven.org, or
contact Administrative Intern Sam Barghi at
847.719.7404. e
Mayor’s Monarch
Pledge Update
This May, Mayor Rosenthal issued a procla-
mation to help save the monarch butterfly
by signing on to the National Wildlife
Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge.
Monarch populations have declined more
than 90 percent due to loss of habitat and
degradation of wintering habitats in Califor-
nia and Mexico.
This pledge is a commitment to create new
habitats and educate residents about how
they can make a difference.
Since taking the pledge, the Village has
distributed free milkweed seeds at the
Farmers Market, worked to encourage the
use of milkweed where appropriate, and
other actions. Milkweed is the monarch’s
main source of food on their migration path.
The Village is partnering with the Deerfield
Park District on Saturday, October 1, to
host speaker Caron Wenzel, an adjunct
professor of Horticulture and Permaculture
at College of Lake County and owner of
a native plant nursery. The presentation
will be at the Patty Turner Center from 10
a.m. to noon. Free milkweed seeds will be
given away and a milkweed planting event
is scheduled immediately after the presenta-
tion. Families and children are welcome.
The Village also has been awarded the “Free
Milkweed for Restoration Projects” grant
from Monarch Watch to plant milkweed at
the Water Reclamation Facility, which has a
two-acre mesic prairie.
This month, Illinois approved a new license
plate decal. Fees will go toward a highway
program to plant milkweed along the me-
dian strips of Illinois highways. Contact the
Secretary of State’s Office for more details.
Additional details on the planting event at
the WRF will be shared via e-blast.
For more information about the Mayor’s
Monarch Pledge, visit www.nwf.org/
MayorsMonarchPledge, or contact the Village
Manager’s Office at 847.719.7404. e
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Village Officials:
Mayor:
Harriet E. Rosenthal - 847.945.3545
Email: harrietrose@comcast.net
Trustees:
Alan L. Farkas - 847.374.9592
Email: alfafoxtrot1@gmail.com
Thomas L. Jester - 847.945.6489
Email: tapjester@yahoo.com
Robert D. Nadler - 847.948.5131
Email: rnadler@kimcorealty.com
William S. Seiden - 847.945.2442
Email: wss5@comcast.net
Dan C. Shapiro - 312.763.9640
Email: dshapiro@danshapirolaw.com
Barbara J. Struthers - 847.940.0917
Email: bjstruthers@bjsltd.net
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
847.317.2490 (Engineering)
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Drop it and Drive: Don’t Text Behind the Wheel
It is illegal to use an electronic communication device while driving. An “electronic
communication device” includes a wireless telephone, personal digital assistant, porta-
ble or mobile computer. Cell phones and electronic devices are permitted only if using
a hands-free device or Bluetooth technology. Talking on a cell phone in speaker-phone
mode while holding the phone in your hand is not considered “hands-free.”
Illinois also has a statewide ban on driving while electronic messaging. An “electronic
message” is defined as a self-contained piece of digital communication transmitted
between physical devices. This includes, but is not limited to, e-mail, a text message, an
instant message, a photograph, a video, or a command or request to access an Internet
site.
The Deerfield Police Department reminds drivers to give their full attention to the road
and promote a safer environment for motorists and pedestrians. e
Dogs Are Required To Be Leashed
All dogs in the Village are required to be leashed. No owner or any person entitled
to the custody of any dog shall permit the dog to be at large or to confine the dog in a
manner so that it can escape and be at large, unless the dog is securely confined upon a
leash of sufficient strength not more than three feet (3’) and accompanied by any able
bodied person capable of controlling the actions of the dog under any circumstance.
Any person, firm or corporation in violation of the leash ordinance shall be fined not
less than $10.00 for the first such offense; and shall not be fined less than $25.00 for the
second such offense; and shall be fined not less than $50.00 for the third offense and all
subsequent offenses within a one year period.
Remember to pick up after your pets and properly dispose of animal waste. Be courte-
ous to your neighbors and only dispose of animal waste in your own garbage receptacle.
For more information, please view the Deerfield Municipal Code at www.deerfield.il.us e