Vol. 41, No. 1 - Jan/Feb 2019Message from the Mayor:
Harriet Rosenthal
Each year the Village Board holds lengthy
budget deliberations and reviews a
comprehensive portfolio of infrastructure
needs to ensure that projects
are prioritized based on
factors such as critical need
and anticipated economic
benefit. The Village Board
members are taxpayers too,
and we strive to keep the
property tax increases to a minimum. This
year we asked staff to cut the proposed budget
to hold our property tax levy flat and not ask
for more from our property tax payers.
The Village, as a home rule unit of
government, can find other, more strategic
ways of generating revenue. As such, the
Village this year has raised the hotel tax and
previously instituted a food and beverage tax.
A significant portion of revenue generated
by these taxes comes from visitors and
employees that work in our office parks,
patronize our restaurants and attend
conventions or visit the headquarters of one
of our Fortune 500 businesses.
Sales tax continues to be the single largest
revenue source for the Village. You will
continually hear me encouraging our
community to “shop local.” Purchasing
your goods and services locally is a direct
investment in the community and helps
us keep property taxes as low as possible.
We have seen millions of dollars of private
investment in the community this year, as you
can see in our economic development update.
These investments minimize our reliance on
property taxes and ensure the vibrancy of
our commercial tax base, ultimately easing
the tax burden on our residents. All of these
dollars ensure that we can make the necessary
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Your Municipal News Source
Vol. 41, No. 1January/February 2019
Village
of
Deerfield
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847.945.5000
Visit us online at
www.deerfield.il.us
January
Board of Zoning Appeals
January 15, 7:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
January 17, 7:00 p.m.
Board of Trustees
January 21, 7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
January 24, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
January 28, 7:30 p.m.
February
Board of Trustees
February 4 & 18, 7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
February 14 & 28, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
February 25, 7:30 p.m.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
The Village of Deerfield wishes you a prosperous 2019
improvements to our infrastructure,
provide our residents with critical services
such as police protection, potable water and
snow plowing and help us meet the high
demand for service we provide and that our
residents expect.
The City of Highland Park is raising the
wholesale price it charges Deerfield to
purchase water by 15 percent next year.
Highland Park residents will also see a 15
percent increase. Due to Highland Park’s
increase, our the Village’s water rate will
increase by 9 percent in 2019, from $4.40 per
100 cubic feet to $5.00 per 100 cubic feet.
This year had many highlights for the Village.
We are pleased to have more affordable
housing coming to the Village at Zion Woods
and in the new residential development by
Reva on the southwestern edge of Deerbrook
Mall. We continue to appreciate the pro bono
services of both the Brady Center to Prevent
Gun Violence and Mr. Christopher Wilson,
managing partner of the Chicago office of
Perkins Coie, to assist in the representation of
the Village in the two lawsuits filed in the Lake
County Circuit Court challenging the Village’s
Assault Weapons Ordinance. Their services
cover the majority of the cost of this litigation.
The Village is also pleased to announce that
our 9-1-1 Dispatch Center will start providing
service to Lincolnshire.
Meeting Schedule
Meeting times/dates subject to change.
For a complete list of meetings visit,
www.deerfield.il.us
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villageNEWS
This agreement prevents a state-mandated
consolidation of our Dispatch Center while
providing a benefit to both communities.
Thank you for making Deerfield your
home. Thank you to our professional staff
for preparing the 2019 budget and treating
the Village’s money as if it were their own.
A final thank you to my colleagues on
the Village Board for their many hours
of volunteer service to the Village. I wish
everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous
new year.
Economic Development
update
The Village of Deerfield is fortunate to have
a diverse economic tax base comprised of
a residential, commercial and industrial
profile. The Village promotes a diverse
and progressive economic development
approach to make Deerfield one of the
best communities of its size to live, work
and play. Village elected officials and staff
actively pursue opportunities to attract
high-quality retailers, restaurants and
services along with world-class corporate
office users in order to create a more vibrant
Village and diversify the property tax
base. We’ve experienced a lot of economic
development activity over the last year,
including several store openings. Here are
some of the largest redevelopments that
occurred in 2018.
Lake Cook Road Corridor
Deerbrook Mall – The evolution of
Deerbrook Mall continues and the
momentum from the grand re-opening of
a newly remodeled and expanded 61,700
sq. ft. Jewel in 2017, carried right into 2018.
Two national furniture retailers opened
earlier this year - Art Van Furniture and
The Dump Luxe Furniture. Both furniture
retailers bring a regional draw and are
expected to attract people from as far away
as Wisconsin. Art Van Furniture is a 41,966
sq. ft. store that sells furniture, mattresses,
bedding and flooring. The Dump Luxe
Furniture is a 135,855 sq. ft. store that sells
furniture, mattresses, bedding and rugs
and is open to the public Friday through
Sunday as well as major holidays. They
specialize in offering high-end product at
closeout outlet prices, which it sources from
all over the world. The middle section
of the mall has been demolished with the
intent of eventually providing vehicular
and pedestrian access to a 248-unit rental
community that has been proposed for
the rear of the mall. This transit-oriented
residential development would enhance
pedestrian connectivity to the Lake Cook
Road Metra station and support the
surrounding retail and office uses in the
area. The residential development proposal
is currently under consideration by the
Village Board. Steinmart took over the
former Office Max space since Office Max
moved to a new, smaller location further
south in the mall. City BBQ is occupying a
new 4,000 sq. ft. outlot building at the far
north end of the mall.
Oracle Innovation Lab – Earlier this
year Oracle received temporary approval
of an outdoor innovation lab, the first of
its kind. After a successful pilot program,
Oracle has since received approval for a
permanent innovation lab at 1405 Lake
Cook Road that will be used to demonstrate
new construction and building software
equipment. Oracle indicated that the
concept of the innovation lab came
about from the need to display a variety
of innovative construction management
related products that Oracle and other
partners are actively developing for the
rapidly evolving construction sector. The
innovations lab will consist of a model
construction site housed inside of an 18,715
sq. ft. building. Oracle is a multinational
computer technology corporation
headquartered in California.
Deerfield Park Plaza – The Goddard
School and childcare center received
approval to occupy the former Ristorante
Abruzzo and Jimmy Thai space. The 10,325
sq. ft. school would be located at 475 Lake
Cook Road and include an additional 5,000
sq. ft. of fenced outdoor playground space
in an adjacent area that is currently used for
parking. The school would have capacity
for 140 students. Jimmy Thai/Ramen
Time has relocated to the former Boston
Blackie’s location in the mall. Bubble Joy
Café and Taco Vida are recent additions to
the mall. Mall ownership, Deerbrook Mall,
the Village and the Cook County Highway
Department all worked together to
improve access at the Lake Cook Road and
Corporate 500 intersection by permitting
construction of a new dual left turn lane for
westbound Lake Cook Road traffic.
Corporate 500 – After announcing the
relocation of their Global Corporate
Headquarters in 2017, Caterpillar, Inc.
completed an $8.1 million build out of their
office space at 510 Lake Cook Road. The
company has about 300 executives
working out of the new headquarters and
has been a strong community partner
since making Deerfield their new home.
Caterpillar has been in business for over
90 years and had 2017 sales and revenues
exceeding $40 billion. Caterpillar is
the world’s leading manufacturer of
construction and mining equipment, diesel
and natural gas engines, industrial gas
turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
Weinberg Community Campus –
In late 2017, the Jewish Federation
of Metropolitan Chicago Facilities
Corporation and Banner Development
LCC, were approved to develop
CJE-Deerfield Senior Residences, an
independent living facility consisting of
six stories and 240 units located on the
5.2 acre property at 1627 Lake Cook
Road. The JFMC Facilities Corporation
also owns the Weinberg Community for
Senior Living Campus, which is adjacent
to the new development and consists
of the Gidwitz Place (assisted living)
and Friends Center (memory care). The
demolition work has been completed
and construction work on the foundation
and first floor has begun. Construction
is expected to take 14 to 16 months to
be completed. The CJE-Deerfield Senior
Residences will be the latest addition to
the Weinberg Community campus and
will become part of the continuum-of-care
provided by CJE Senior Life.
Village Center District
The Shops at Deerfield Square – This
retail center was originally redeveloped
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in the summer of 2000 and includes ten
separate buildings, encompassing 200,000
square feet of retail space and 60,000 square
feet of office space. In late 2016, the Village
Board approved the redevelopment of the
711 Deerfield Road building (formerly
Biaggi’s). The approved plans for the
redevelopment of this outlot building
required the building to be razed and
replaced with a new multi-tenant building.
Café Zupas recently opened for business on
the east end of the building. Bartaco’s first
Illinois location will occupy the west end of
the building and is expected to open in late
spring. A third yet to-be-determined tenant
will occupy the middle unit of the building.
Class A Office Space
Parkway North – The Parkway North
Center is an 86 acre office park at the
southeast corner of Deerfield Road and
Saunders Road. The site is currently
developed with six office buildings, a
Marriott Suites Hotel and a childcare
facility and health club. The site known as
8 Parkway North is a 10 acre tract of land
intended to be a built-to-suit building once
a tenant has been identified. Depending on
the space requirements of the tenant, the
building at 5 Parkway North may be razed
and combined with 8 Parkway North. The
property is actively being marketed and
a tenant is yet to be announced. In 2018,
the building at 7 Parkway North became
the new home to the American Board of
Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). ABPN
is the owner of the building and they
occupy the two-story 36,000 square foot
office space.
Residential PUD
Zion Woods – Zion Lutheran Church,
Brinshore Development and Housing
Opportunity Development Corporation
received approval for a 25 unit workforce
housing development on 8.8 acres at 10
Deerfield Road. The unit mix will consist
of 13 one bedroom units, 7 – two bedroom
units and 5 three bedroom units. Unit sizes
will range from 620 sq. ft. to 1,120 sq. ft.
The project will be designed to achieve
the Enterprise Green Communities
Certification, which includes using
sustainable features such as Energy Star
appliances, low flow water fixtures, high
efficiency lighting, native landscaping,
environmentally preferable flooring and
will be a smoke-free building. While all
occupants must meet workforce housing
requirements, half of the units will be
available for people with a disability who
can live independently.
Elm Street Townhomes – The properties
at 658, 662 and 702 Elm Street consist of
a combined 38,853 sq. ft. or 0.89 acres.
The developer received approval to raze
the structures on the three properties
and redevelop the property with seven
townhomes. Construction on this project
is underway and is expected to take 12-16
months to complete. This project will
provide additional housing stock to the
Village near the downtown train station.
Fortune 500 Companies
Lake County is home to 12 Fortune 500
companies, four of which are in Deerfield:
• Walgreens Boots Alliance
Line of Business: Drug stores and
proprietary stores
• Caterpillar
Line of Business: Construction
machinery
• Mondelez International
Line of Business: Snack foods
• Essendant
Line of Business: Stationary and office
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DBR Chamber presents
Business of the Year
The DBR Chamber of Commerce recently
awarded the 17th annual Business of the
Year Award to Italian Kitchen Restaurant
at the Chamber’s 93rd Annual Holiday
Luncheon held on December 6.
As a family-owned business for more than
50 years in Deerfield, Italian Kitchen is an
icon in the community. Their family values,
customer service and community spirit
are representative of the Villages they serve.
For more information on Chamber
businesses, visit www.dbrchamber.com or call
847.945.4660. e
villageNEWS
New Businesses for 2018
1. Albany Molecular
3 Parkway North
2. Alera
3 Parkway North
3. American Board of Psychiatry &
Neurology
7 Parkway North
4. Bubble Joy Café
461 Lake Cook Road
5. Café Zupas
711 Deerfield Road, Unit A
6. City Barbeque
365 Lake Cook Road
7. COTG
500 Lake Cook Road, Suite 270
8. Dr. Poncza Dental Office
707 Lake Cook Road
9. The Dump Luxe Furniture
250 Waukegan Road
10. Freeze Fit Cryo Therapy
740 Waukegan Road, Suite 108
11. Haivision
750 Estate Drive, Suite 104
12. Mezzion Pharma
520 Lake Cook Road, Suite 100
13. myHealth Dentistry
720 Waukegan Road, Unit D
14. Northwest Mutual Insurance
Company
500 Lake Cook Road, Suite 100
15. Office Depot
134 Waukegan Road
16. RTI Surgical
520 Lake Cook Road, Suite 315
17. Steinmart
94 Waukegan Road
18. Taco Vida
469 Lake Cook Road
19. Tempur Pedic
720 Waukegan Road
20. Veritas Health
520 Lake Cook Road, Suite 350
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publicWORKS
Snow Plowing
Operations
The Village’s Public Works Department is
prepared for snow and is able to effectively
clear Deerfield’s 70 center-line miles of
roadway quickly to make safe travel possible
for all who use our streets. To assist your
neighbors and Village staff this winter,
please remember the following:
• Keeping vehicles off the street assists
plows and salt trucks in clearing the
streets more effectively.
• Vehicles cannot be parked on the street
for 24 hours after 3 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.
• Adopt a fire hydrant! Remember,
when you shovel your sidewalk and
driveway, do not forget to clear snow
from fire hydrants in front of your
property to ensure that they are
accessible if needed.
• Remember to shovel an extra area on
your driveway apron or parkway for
your refuse and recycling bins to be
picked up by Waste Management.
For more information, contact the Public
Works Department at 847.317.7245. e
Winter Tree trimming
The Village of Deerfield Public Works
Department is responsible for trimming
parkway trees for traffic clearance purposes,
to preserve the tree’s health and appearance
and to prevent possible damage to human
life and property.
The Village has established a 4-year cycle
for the parkway tree trimming program.
Deerfield is divided into quadrants
with Deerfield Road as the north/south
divider and Waukegan Road the east/
west divider. One of these quadrants is
maintained each year.
This winter, the northwest quadrant is
scheduled to be trimmed. Trimming work is
scheduled for the dormant season to avoid
unnecessary damage or trauma to the tree.
Trimming is done in accordance with
professional standards and may include
cutting lower limbs for clearance and
thinning of the crown.
For questions or concerns, contact the Public
Works Department at 847.317.7245. e
policeDEPARTMENT
New Child passenger
Laws Taking Effect 2019
Child passenger laws are changing
beginning January 1, 2019. The new laws
will require children under 2 years old to
ride rear-facing in car seats. There are many
benefits to rear-facing, including:
• cradling and slowing down the body;
• spreading crash forces over the seat’s
hard plastic shell instead of the head,
neck and spine; and
• pulling away from the vehicle seat in
the event of a crash, allowing the legs
to tuck into the body.
Car seat technologies have advanced and
allow for extended rear-facing and harness
use, and seats are being designed with
higher weight and height limits. With every
graduation to the next car seat or step, a
child loses a level of protection.
Illinois law also stated a child must be in an
appropriate car seat or booster seat until
their 8th birthday; however, most children
age 8 are still too small to sit in a vehicle seat
without some form of car seat or booster
seat. Recommended height for children to
move to a vehicle seat is 4ft 9in.
You can find more information on the law at
the following links:
• www.buckleupillinois.org/default.asp
• www.cyberdriveillinois.com/
departments/drivers/childsafety.html
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Give Where You Live -
Martin Luther King Jr.
Day
The Village of Deerfield invites everyone
to participate in a “Day of Service” on
Monday, January 21 in honor of Martin
Luther King Jr. Day.
Starting now, through January 15, the
Village is collecting non-perishable food
and toiletries, socks, travel-size hygiene
products, water bottles, gift cards, lip balm,
caffeine-free tea, unscented wet wipes, hand
sanitizer, silk or fleece pillow cases and
warm clothing.
Join us at Village Hall on Monday, January
21 from noon to 2 p.m. for service
projects appropriate for all ages including
collecting and sorting items, assembling
care packages, writing letters and cards of
encouragement and other activities.
Collection boxes can be found in the Village
Hall lobby and the Deerfield Police lobby
at 850 Waukegan Road. The collection box
in the Police Department is accessible for
donations at all hours.
For more information, contact Mary Anne
Glowacz at mglowacz@deerfield.il.us. or
847.794.7501 e
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boardREPORT
communityCALENDAR
Deerfield Park District
Summer Camp and Preschool Lottery
Get your registration in by 5 p.m. on
January 11 to be entered in the 2019
Summer Camp and/or the 2019-2020
Preschool Lottery.
Summer Camps and Jobs
Check out the wide variety of camps to fill
your child’s whole summer, specific weeks
and even after summer school.
Apply online for summer jobs including
camp staff, lifeguards, concessions,
swim instructors, golf course staff, park
maintenance and more.
Ice Skating and Hockey
Ice Rink locations maintained by the
Deerfield Park District are available at
Briarwood Park, Jaycee Park, Jewett Park
(Hockey Rink) and Patti Stryker Park.
Warming Houses are available at Jaycee
and Jewett Parks. Lights at the rinks
operate from 4-10 p.m. daily. Please bring
your own skates and equipment.
FitStart
Five-week sessions at the Sachs
Recreation Center begin January 7 and
run through February 8. Membership,
personal training, nutrition workshops
and more are included. Contact jennie@
sachsreccenter.org for more information.
School Days Out
Jan. 21 - Travel to Funway Amusement
Center for bowling, arcade games and
laser tag, or take an improv class or learn
how to audition with Sarah Hall Theatre.
Feb. 15, 18 & 19 - Join us for fun
adventures on your child’s days off school!
Kids Flea Market
Kids grades K-8 can price and sell their
old games, books, toys, stuffed animals,
cards and more on February 23 from 1-3
p.m. at Jewett Park Community Center.
For more information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847.945.0650 or visit
www.deerfieldparks.org.
deerfield public library
All Library programs are free and open to
the public. Register in advance by phone
at 847.945.3311, online at deerfieldlibrary.
org or in person at 920 Waukegan Road.
Winter Wonderland Dance Jam
Jan. 11, 11 a.m., Drop-in, Ages 6+ w/ adult
Shake out your sillies at this action-packed
dance program.
Animal Farm
Jan. 19, 11 a.m., All Ages
This musician-educator duo performs
songs and sketches about community,
self-expression and growing up.
Art Shay Photography Unveiling and
Reception
Jan. 21, 5 p.m., Drop-in
View two new acquisitions for the
Library’s permanent collect by renowned
photographer Art Shay.
Wright Brothers, Wrong Story
Jan. 24, 7 p.m.
Author William Hazelgrove will
deconstruct the myth of the Wright
Brothers. They were not two halves of the
same apple.
How to Insta-Pot
Feb. 2, 2 p.m.
Chef Carrie Schloss will walk you through
the time-saving appliance that combines a
crock pot and pressure cooker.
Lunch and Learn: Simon & Garfunkel
– Sounds of Silence
Feb. 7, noon
Gary Wenstrup will discuss Simon &
Garfunkel through audio and visual
presentations. Bring lunch, coffee and
dessert provided.
SAT Practice Test
Feb. 9, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Unicorn Storytime
Feb. 12, 4:30 p.m., Grades K-1
Read unicorn books and create a take-
home craft.
Sensory Storytime
Feb. 23, 1 p.m., Drop-in
Families and children of all abilities enjoy
an interactive storytime filled with songs
and sensory play.
100 Things to Do in Chicago Before
You Die
Feb. 27, 7 p.m.
Author Molly Page will share hidden
gems, and inspire your next staycation.
For more information and a full listing of
events, please visit www.deerfieldlibrary.org.
west deerfield
township
Township Board meetings will be held at
7 p.m., January 15 and February 19, at the
Township Offices (601 Deerfield Road).
For more information, visit
www.westdeerfieldtownship.org. e
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 ordinance for a final planned unit development plan for the 658, 662 and 702 Elm Street Townhome Development and
resolution approving 658, 662 and 702 Elm Street Development Agreement
Approved ordinance adopting the budget of the Village of Deerfield for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2019
Approved ordinance amending the Village of Deerfield wage and salary plan
Approved ordinance amending Article 5A of Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code (Hotel Room Tax)
Approved ordinance amending and revising the annual budget of the Village of Deerfield for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2018
Approved ordinance levying taxes for corporate purposes for the fiscal year commencing on January 1, 2019
Approved ordinance abating a portion of the 2018 tax levy requirements for the series 2010, 2011, 2017 and 2018 G.O. bonds
Approved resolution adopting a consolidated fee schedule for fiscal year 2019
Authorized award of contracts for Greenwood Ave. reconstruction, 2019 Sanitary Sewer Flow Monitoring Study, GIS services,
landscaping, turf maintenance, tree removal, tree trimming, elevator inspection services and sewer lining
Authorized an agreement to provide emergency dispatch services between Village of Deerfield and Village of Lincolnshire
Authorized intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois State Police Crime Lab
Approved ordinance for a special use permit for the establishment of a construction and engineering innovation lab, an amendment to
an industrial planned unit development plan and certain exceptions within the planned unit development
Authorized purchase of new meter reading software, two front end loaders, water meters and bulk rock salt
Authorized execution of a reimbursement agreement with Deerfield senior residences
Approved resolution supporting a pilot program enhancing commuter rail service on the Milwaukee District North Line
Awards and Proclamations
Presented “Life Saving Award” to Stacy Louise Roth
Awarded and recognized public mural artists Annika Sornson and Bradley Epstein
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Keep Deerfield Clean -
Don’t Leave Refuse at
the Curb
Be considerate to neighbors by not
leaving large refuse items or garbage
and recycling carts at the curb at
unsanctioned times.
According to the Village’s Municipal
Code, on noncollection days, all
containers for garbage and recycling
shall be stored in the garage or out of
plain sight from the street in an effort to
make the containers inconspicuous from
the public way.
Unless you are signed up for backdoor
garbage and recycling collection, all
containers for refuse, yard waste and
recycling shall be securely closed and
placed for collection at the curbside
not earlier than sundown of the day
preceding your scheduled collection day.
This also applies to miscellaneous waste,
which can also be scheduled for pickup
by contacting Waste Management
at 800.796.9696. For questions and
concerns, contact Community
Development at 847.719.7484. e
Sidewalk Snow
Clearing Program
The Village asks all residents to be
considerate of pedestrians and school
children by keeping sidewalks clear of
snow, ice and garbage and recycling carts.
After 2 inches of snow fall, the Public
Works Department clears 24.12 miles
of sidewalks throughout the Village.
The route focuses on strategic locations
that include the sidewalks along major
thoroughfares like Deerfield, Waukegan
and Lake Cook Roads and sidewalks
around schools and Metra parking lots.
The sidewalk snow clearing program
prioritizes keeping students and
pedestrians safe and clearing snow from
sections of sidewalk that are critical to
public safety. e
Upcoming
Events @ PTC
The Patty Turner Center (PTC) is a Deerfield
Park District Program for Adult Enrichment in
partnership with the Village of Deerfield. The
PTC offers a wide variety of classes, events and
excursions. Members can select from a wide
range of programming offered throughout the
week, evenings and weekends!
For a full listing of programs or to become a
member, contact the Patty Turner Center at
847.940.4010 or visit www.pattyturnercenter.
org.
Jan. 14 – “A Walk Down Memory Lane”
Jan. 15 – Men’s Club Presentation
Jan. 16 – “Remember Then” Discussion Group
Jan. 17 – Movies for Members: All the Money
in The World
Jan. 18 – “At the Conductor’s Podium”
Jan. 22 – Men’s Club Presentation
Jan. 23 – ACES Family Caregiver Support
Group
Jan. 24 – Movies for Members: Only the Brave
Jan. 29 – Men’s Club Presentation
Jan. 31 – Movies for Members: Adrift; PTC
Themed Dinner Event: “Oh! What a Night!”
Prom Night
Feb. 1 – “Looking at Modern Art”
Feb. 4 – Dementia Support Group
Feb. 5 – Men’s Club Presentation
Feb. 6 – “Remember Then” Discussion Group
Feb. 8 – “5-Alarm Deerfield Firemen’s Chili
Bowl”
Feb. 10 – Deerfield Community Band Concert
Feb. 11 – Low Vision Group; Great Decisions
Discussion Group
Feb. 12 – Men’s Club Presentation; Digital
Drop-In with The Deerfield Public Library;
Women’s Club Luncheon: “Songs of Love and
Romance”
Feb. 13 – ACES Caregiver Support Group
Feb. 14 – Guided Meditation; History of
Chocolate Presentation
Feb. 15 – Friday with Friends: Celebrating
Presidents’ Day with Franklin D. Roosevelt
Feb. 19 – Men’s Club Presentation
Feb. 20 – PTC Excursion: The Drury Lane
Presents: “MAMA MIA!”
Feb. 22 – “At the Conductor’s Podium”
Feb. 26 – Men’s Club Presentation
Feb. 27– Chinese New Year Luncheon and
Program; ACES Caregiver Support Group e
communityINFO
Prevent Damage to
Mailboxes
During the winter months, mailboxes
are sometimes damaged when snow
storms affect Deerfield. If your mailbox
has been damaged this winter, or if you
are planing to install a new one, please
be aware of how to properly install a
mailbox that meets Postal standards.
A mailbox must be at least 12 inches
away from the back of the curb or the
roadway edge. The mailbox post must
be mounted at least 18 inches away
from the back of the curb or roadway
edge. The post should be strong but
should be able to break away if struck
by a vehicle that leaves the pavement.
The majority of mailbox knockdowns
result because the post supporting the
mailbox has deteriorated or the mailbox
was installed too close to the roadway.
For more information, contact the Public
Works Department at 847.317.7245. e
Village Center Survey
Deerfield’s Village Center Commission
is asking residents to give their feedback
by completing the 2019 Village
Center Resident Survey! The survey is
available online at www.deerfield.il.us/
downtownsurvey now through
March 31, 2019.
The Village Center Commission
continues to advance a positive vision
for downtown Deerfield and supports
the area’s vitality and desirability. In
order for the Deerfield Village Center
Commission (VCC) to evaluate and
evolve initiatives and programs, we
are taking the pulse of the community.
Once we have compiled the responses,
we will be better equipped to design our
programs in line with your needs. The
survey can be taken online, mailed or
dropped off at Village Hall. The survey
will also be inserted in the January
through March Village water bills. e
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communityINFO
THANK YOU!
Our sincere thanks to these residents who volunteered their time on the Village’s various
Boards, Commissions and Committees in 2018.
Appearance Review
Commission
Lisa Dunn, Ch.
Elizabeth Low, Vice Ch.
Beth Chaitman ~ Sherry Flores
Tony Fulmer* ~ Jason Golub
Daniel Moons ~ Amy Schneider
Board of Building Appeals
David Feinberg ~ Richard Osman
Berton Ring
Board of Police
Commissioners
Paul Blakey, Ch.
Dave Bennett ~ John Hueberger*
Rick Hiton ~ James Marovitz, ex officio
Board of Zoning Appeals
Robert Speckmann, Ch.
Leonard Adams ~ Jeff Auerbach
Karen Bezman ~ Herbert Kessel
Theodore Kuczek ~ Karen Scott
Cable &
Telecommunications
Commission
Steven Robinson, Ch.
Alan Barasky ~ John Chaput
Neil Charak ~ Gregory Lapin
Andrew Richter ~ John Sanner
Adam Simon ~ Ken Urbaszewski
Cemetery Association
Maynard Grossman, Ch.
Michael Cramer ~ Paul Meintzer
Daniel Ziemba ~ John Zobus
Community Relations
Commission
Gil Antokal ~ Matthew Barrett
Yulia Bazavluk ~ Veronica Boyajian
Jason Caplan ~ Martin Friedman
Bill Lundquist ~ Matthew Miller
Zach Raimi
Electrical Commission
Richard Osman ~ Michael Rouse
Family Days Commission
Michele Edelmuth* ~ Judy Geuder
John Coughenour ~ Philip Bettiker
Angie Butera ~ Michael Butera
Barry Gray
Farmers Market
Committee
Nancy Anderson, Ch.
Amy Heller ~ Sharon Jackson
Pat & Tom Jester ~ Kim Kilchenmann
Elizabeth Mertes ~ Sue Pollack
Jane Riffel ~ Sandi Weiskirch*
Dave Wexler
Fine Arts Commission
Jeffrey Marks, Ch.
Dorothy Fiedler ~ James Golding**
Anne Kleinerman ~ Ed Seidman**
Kip Strasma ~ Kathleen Warren
Barbara Weisskopf
Volunteer Engagement
Commission
Susie Wexler, Ch.
Lori Berk ~ Jonathan Kohl
Susie Kessler ~ Sam Solovy*
(* No Longer Serving) (** Deceased)
Plan Commission
Larry Berg, Ch.
Alan Bromberg ~ Sean Forrest*
Jennifer Goldstone ~ Elaine Jacoby
Blake Schulman ~ Stuart Shayman
Justin Silva
Police Pension Board
Mark Anfenson ~ Robert Davenport
Ken Urbaszewski
Safety Council
William Keefe, Ch.
Marc Brown ~ Dorothy Collins
Sister City Committee
Ruth Schiffels
Storm Water Management
Committee
Lee Rose
Sustainability Commission
Donald Anderson, Ch.
Maria Albulescu ~ Daniel Dorfman
Richard Heller ~ Laurie Leibowitz
William Mertes ~ Michael Shalen
Gloria Threats* ~ Brian Wolkenberg
Chenlin Zhao*
Village Center
Commission
Jannes Zobus, Ch.
Garo Emerzian* ~ Jennifer Holtz
Joan Reed ~ Janice Shaw
Vicki Street ~ Kenneth Stolman
If you are interested in volunteering on a Board or Commission, please contact the Village Manager’s Office at 847.719.7400 for an application. e
villageNOTES
Village Officials:
Mayor:
Harriet E. Rosenthal - 847.945.3545
Email: harrietrose@comcast.net
Trustees:
Robert L. “Bob” Benton - 847.945.1570
Email: bobbenton@prodigy.net
Thomas L. Jester - 847.945.6489
Email: tomljester@outlook.com
Mary M. Oppenheim - 847.948.9423
Email: marymoppenheim@gmail.com
William S. Seiden - 847.945.2442
Email: wss5@comcast.net
Daniel C. Shapiro - 312.763.9640
Email: dshapiro@shapiroassociateslaw.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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Living with Wildlife - Coyotes
The Village of Deerfield is aware and mindful of residents’ concerns about local
coyote populations. View our FAQ below and visit deerfield.il.us/coyotes for more
information about the Illinois Wildlife Code and coexisting and deterring coyotes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are coyotes regulated?
Coyotes in Illinois are protected under the Illinois Wildlife Code. In urban or
suburban areas, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources recommends hiring a
Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator, who is licensed by the State of Illinois to remove
the coyote from the area.
By Illinois law, the animal can only be removed if it is causing property damage or is a
risk to human health or safety. According to the Cook County Urban Coyote Research
Project, no coyote attacks on humans have been reported in northeastern Illinois.
How can I protect my pets from coyotes?
Always supervise your pets closely in areas where coyotes are present, even your
backyard. Do not let dogs or cats out without a leash or close supervision. Coyotes
are not afraid of your dog, but they are afraid of you. If a coyote approaches your dog,
scare away the coyote with loud noises. Do not keep pet food outdoors or feed small
animals like birds, chipmunks or squirrels, which can attract coyotes to your property.
Who can I contact about coyotes?
Calls about coyote concerns can be directed
to the office of the Deerfield Chief of Police at
847.719.7544. More information about living
with coyotes and who to contact at the Illinois
Department of Natural Resources can be found
at deerfield.il.us/coyotes.