Vol. 42, No. 2 - Mar/Apr 2020D-Tales
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Vol. 42, No. 2March/April 2020
Village
of
Deerfield
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847.945.5000
Visit us online at
www.deerfield.il.us
Meeting Schedule
Meeting times/dates subject to change.
For a complete list of meetings visit,
www.deerfield.il.us
Check it out!
Page 4:
• Fire Hydrant Flushing
Page 7:
• 2020 Census
Page 8:
• DBR Chamber Text Program
March 17 General
Primary Election
Information
The General Primary Election will be held
Tuesday, March 17, for candidate nominations
for President and other national, state and
county positions. Voters must declare a party
in order to vote in this election.
Early Voting
Early Voting runs from March 2 through
March 14 at the West Deerfield Township
(601 Deerfield Road) from 9 a.m. to 5
p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 9
a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Lake County
residents may vote early at any early voting
site in the county. Find a list of sites at
LakeVoterPower.info.
Voting by Mail
Voting by mail is available through the
Lake County Clerk’s office. Residents may
request a ballot by mail at LakeVoterPower.
info or by calling the Clerk’s office at
847.377.2406.
Voter Registration
Those who still need to register to
vote may do so during Early Voting or on
Election Day at your designated polling
place. If you register to vote
during this period, you must vote at the
time of registration.
Election Day Voting
On Election Day, polls will be open from
6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Remember that you must vote
at your designated polling place on Election
Day. Residents can find their designated
polling place at LakeVoterPower.info.
For more information, contact West
Deerfield Township Clerk Kristen Scott
at 847.945.0614, Lake County Clerk
Robin O’Connor at 847.377.2400 or visit
LakeVoterPower.info. e
Open House for Village-
Wide Drainage Study -
April 1
Similar to other established communities,
the Village of Deerfield has historically
experienced flooding from local creeks as well
as urban flooding when rainfall overwhelms
the Village’s storm water system. To assist in
evaluating existing conditions and develop
alternatives to address identified deficiencies,
the Village has retained the services of
Christopher B. Burke Engineering to conduct
a Village-wide drainage study and ultimately
develop a storm water master plan.
The first step in the development of a
comprehensive storm water master plan is
to gather specific concerns and historical
information from residents regarding
storm water drainage or flooding on or
near their property.
A public open house will be held at Village
Hall on Wednesday, April 1, from 6 p.m.-8
p.m. Input received at the open house will
be compiled to assist the Village plan and
prioritize future drainage improvement
projects. Residents may arrive at any
time during the open house to share their
concerns. Village staff and its consulting
engineers will be available to listen and
document any concerns.
For more information, contact the Engineering
Department at 84.317.2490. e
March
Board of Trustees
March 2 & 16, 7:30 p.m.
Village Center Commission
March 4, 7 p.m.
Plan Commission
March 12 & 26, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
March 16, 7:30 p.m.
April
Board of Trustees
April 6 & 20, 7:30 p.m.
Fine Arts Commission
April 6, 6 p.m.
Plan Commission
April 9 & 23, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
April 27, 7:00 p.m.
Are you interested in joining a
commission? Contact the Village
Manager’s office at 847.719.7400 for
information on vacancies, how to
apply and more.
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villageNEWS
Do You need A Permit?
Planning a home improvement project?
In most situations, a permit will be
required. Projects that include structural,
mechanical, electrical, plumbing or grading
modifications to your home or property
will most likely require a permit.
When planning a home improvement
project, it is important to factor the permit
process into your project schedule. Permits
are required to ensure that home and
property modifications are constructed in
compliance with all building, zoning and
municipal codes adopted by the Village.
The enforcement of these codes allows the
Village to ensure the integrity and safety of
permitted projects, as well as to maintain
the character of the community.
The permitting process is in the best
interest of the property owner, as it
enables the Village to engage in plan
review, building and engineering
inspections, contractor licensing and
property record maintenance.
For any inquiries about permit requirements,
please contact the Building Department at
847.719.7484. e
Regulations for
Recreational
Structures
The Village of Deerfield recently adopted
an ordinance regulating treehouses,
playhouses, playsets and other
playground equipment. These regulations
establish minimum setback, maximum
height and total square footage standards
for these structures.
Permits will not be required if homeowners
meet the approved regulations.
A treehouse structure, except in front yards
or side yards abutting a street, is subject to
the following requirements:
• The area of the treehouse shall not
exceed 100 square feet.
• The total height of any portion of
the structure shall not exceed 20
feet from grade to the top of the
structure, and the lowest platform
of the structure shall not exceed the
lower one-third of the height of the
tree on which it is mounted.
• A minimum setback of ten feet is
required from any property line.
A child’s playhouse and/or playground
equipment, except in the front yards or side
yards abutting a street, are subject to the
following requirements:
• The area of the playhouse or
the roofed-over portion of the
recreational equipment shall not
exceed 100 square feet.
• The total height of any portion of the
structure shall not exceed 15 feet.
• A minimum setback of five feet is
required from any property line
measure from any projecting use,
including the arc of a swing or other
movable portion of the playhouse and/
or playground equipment.
For more information, contact the Community
Development Department at 847.719.7484.
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Regulations for
Commercial Solicitors
Spring is here and so are door-to-door
salespeople. In keeping with U.S. Supreme
Court decisions, all commercial solicitors are
required to get a Village permit prior to going
door-to-door. Along with the permit, they are
required to carry a Village-issued badge that
includes a photo, their name, their company
and the expiration date of the license.
Before engaging with any door-to-door
salesperson, ask to see their badge. The
badge proves that the solicitor has paid their
$50 fee, has been informed of the Village’s
door-to-door solicitation regulations and
has passed a background check by the
Police Department. The permit is good for
two weeks. If you encounter a commercial
solicitor without a badge, please call the
Police Department non-emergency number
at 847.945.8636.
Commercial solicitors are prohibited from
entering any private property that has
posted a “No Solicitors or Peddlers” sign.
Commercial solicitation is authorized
between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday
through Saturday. It is not allowed on
Sundays or on a state or national holiday.
Although the Village issues door-to-door
solicitation permits, it does not endorse
any service or product.
Please note that these regulations apply
only to commercial solicitors. Again
keeping with U.S. Supreme Court decisions,
noncommercial solicitors, such as people
asking for support for a charitable, political,
religious or not-for-profit organization, are
not required to register with the Village.
For any questions or concerns, contact the
Village Manager’s Office at 847.719.7400. e
Regulations for
Political Signage
During the political campaign season, the
Village wants to remind residents about
regulations for placing political campaign
signs on your property.
Permits are not required for temporary
signs, and residents can place any number
of political signs on their property as long
as the aggregate gross surface area does not
exceed 20 square feet.
Signs must be:
• on private property;
• at least 5 feet toward the house side of
the sidewalk;
• at least 10 feet toward the house side of
a carriage walk; and
• at least 15 feet from the street edge or
back of curb if no sidewalk.
Signs must not be:
• placed in the public right-of-way;
• attached to trees, traffic or light poles,
utility poles or fire hydrants; or
• higher than 10 feet above curb level.
For more information, contact the Community
Development Department at 847.719.7484.
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policeDEPARTMENT
Vacation Safety Tips for
Your Home
According to the FBI, a home is burglarized
every 15 seconds in the United States
– resulting in an average valued loss of
$2,188. Basic preventative measures that
take only minutes to complete can work
wonders to help you keep your home safe
while you’re away:
• Resist the urge to mention your trip
on social media or in public. Don’t
tip criminals off by sharing too much
information on your social networks.
• Make an inventory of your valuables,
including serial numbers and photos.
• Keep important documents, financial
information and small valuables in a
fireproof safe, discreetly hidden.
• Stop the newspaper and mail, or ask a
trusted neighbor to pick them up.
• Park your car inside the garage – and
ask a neighbor to park in your driveway
occasionally.
• Put at least one light on a timer.
• Arrange for your lawn to stay trimmed
(summer) or your driveway to be
plowed (winter).
• Notify your home security company
that you’ll be out of town.
• Leave your emergency contact
information with a neighbor.
You may also submit an online Vacation
Watch Form to the Deerfield Police
Department by visiting www.deerfield.
il.us/211/Police and clicking on the “forms”
tab on the left side of the page. In the event
there is an emergency at your house, we will
then know who to contact.
For more information or to report suspicious
behavior, contact the Deerfield Police
Department at 847.945.8636. e
IRS Phone Scams
The IRS is warning consumers to guard
against scam phone calls from thieves intent
on stealing their money or their identity.
Criminals pose as the IRS to trick victims
out of their money or personal information.
The IRS will not:
• call you to demand immediate
payment;
• require that you pay your taxes with a
prepaid credit/gift card;
• ask for your credit or debit card
numbers over the phone; or
• threaten to bring in police or other
agencies to arrest you for not paying.
If you don’t owe taxes and have no reason
to think that you do, do not give out any
information and hang up immediately. If
you suspect you are the victim of a scam,
call the Police at 847.945.8636. For more
information on common scams, your rights
and obligations, visit IRS.gov. e
Hide, Lock, Take!
The Village of Deerfield and neighboring
communities have experienced an increase
in reports of burglary to motor vehicles.
In most cases these crimes are committed
in unlocked vehicles. Car burglaries are
crimes of opportunity and failing to lock
your vehicle makes it a target for thieves. A
vehicle can be burglarized or stolen while
on your street, in your driveway, or in a
parking lot—even if it is only unattended
for a short time. Every time you exit your
vehicle, remember to Hide, Lock, Take:
1. Hide (or remove) your valuables
2. Lock your car doors
3. Take your keys
Other safety precautions include keeping
the car windows closed, removing the
garage door opener from your vehicle and
keeping your garage door closed.
If you see something, say something.
Remain vigilant and report any suspicious
people, vehicles or circumstances to the
Police at 9-1-1 or 847.945.8636. e
National
Telecommunicators
Week - April 12-18
Each year, the second full week of April
is dedicated to the men and women who
serve as Telecommunication Officers. In
October 1991, Congress made a formal
proclamation to recognize this week as
National Telecommunicators Week.
Deerfield has eight full-time and six
part-time Telecommunicators who
serve as an indispensable link between
the officers and the public, as well as
a vital support service in the public
safety community. They provide radio,
telephone and dispatch services with
dedication and professionalism.
The Village will celebrate the week by
issuing a proclamation from Mayor
Rosenthal and the Village Board. Please
take the time to thank this group of heroes.
For more information, contact Police
Communications Director Mary Anne
Glowacz at 847.945.8636 or mglowacz@
deerfield.il.us. e
Cop on Rooftop - May 15
On Friday, May 15, Deerfield Police
officers will spend the day on the roof of
our local Dunkin’ Donuts (499 Lake Cook
Road), not on surveillance, but rather
raising awareness and funds for Special
Olympics Illinois.
Officers will participate from 5 a.m. to 1
p.m. at the annual “Dunkin’ Donuts Cop
on Rooftop” event in the hopes of raising
$6,000. Last year we raised over $5,000 and
hope to exceed our goal this year. Dunkin’
Donuts of Illinois has pledged a corporate
donation of $10,000 to Special Olympics
Illinois for our efforts and in celebration of
this statewide event.
The Police Department is also selling raffle
tickets to support the Special Olympics.
Prizes include a new Harley Davidson, big
screen HDTVs, a custom ATV and Special
Olympics merchandise.
For more information, contact Police
Communications Director Mary Anne
Glowacz at 847.945.8636 or mglowacz@
deerfield.il.us. e
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publicWORKS
Fire Hydrant Flushing
During the week of April 20, the Public
Works Department will begin flushing all
fire hydrants within the Village.
Opening fire hydrants and flushing out
water on an annual basis allows Public
Works to ensure that hydrants are in proper
working condition to protect your property
and helps to flush sediment out of the
distribution system.
Signs will be posted in each area before
flushing begins. The work is typically
performed between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30
p.m., Monday through Friday, and takes
approximately two weeks to be completed
for the entire Village.
Do not do laundry on the day hydrants
are flushed in your area. Flushing may stir
up rust that can enter washing machines
and cause discoloration to certain types
of clothing. Additionally, there may be
discoloration in the water coming from the
faucets in your home after hydrant flushing
is complete in your area. It is recommended
that residents flush water from their interior
system through a tub spout for a few
minutes to clear out sediment. Please note
that the water from the tap is safe to drink at
all times.
Contact the Public Works Water Department
at 847.317.7245 for more information. e
Pfingsten Road Bridge
Closure
In 2018, the Illinois Tollway began the
reconstruction of the Edens Spur from
Pfingsten Road to the Edens Expressway.
This work includes the replacement of the
existing mainline asphalt pavement but
also includes the full reconstruction of the
Pfingsten Road Bridge over the Edens Spur.
In order to complete the reconstruction of
this bridge, a full closure of the Pfingsten
Road Bridge will be required. A detour
route utilizing Lake Cook Road, Waukegan
Road and Dundee Road will be posted at
the time of the closure. It is anticipated that
the project and closure will begin in
mid-March and will take around four
months to complete.
Additional information can be found on the
Tollway’s website at www.illinoistollway.com/
projects/tri-state/edens-spur. e
Woodvale Avenue
Reconstruction Project
The Woodvale Avenue Reconstruction
Project was awarded by the Village Board in
early February and is anticipated to begin in
early March. This project will include a full
reconstruction of Woodvale from the south
limits to North Avenue, full reconstruction
of Woodridge Court, pavement patching
on North Avenue from Wincanton
Road to Woodvale Avenue, storm sewer
improvements, sidewalk widening on
Woodvale Avenue, and parkway restoration.
During the project, the roadway will be
reduced to a single lane and will impact
vehicular travel. Motorists are encouraged
to find alternative routes during the project
to avoid delays. This project is anticipated
to be substantially completed by Labor Day.
Underground Sprinkler
& Fire Suppression
System Testing
To protect the drinking water supply, the
Village would like to remind residents
that all irrigation systems are required to
have a backflow prevention device. This
equipment is also known as a Reduced
Pressure Zone device (RPZ). The device
must be certified and tested annually by a
licensed inspector prior to the system going
into service.
The Village has contracted with Backflow
Solutions, Inc. (BSI) to administer the RPZ
tracking program. The annual backflow
assembly test report must be submitted
electronically, by your certified inspector,
via the BSI Online system at www.
bsionlinetracking.com by June 30.
For homeowners that have irrigation or
sprinkler systems they no longer wish
to use, the Village offers a backflow
prevention lock program. At the owner’s
request, Village staff will install a specially
keyed ‘lockout’ device that prevents the
irrigation system from being turned on
and causing inadvertent contamination of
the water supply.
By installing the lock, homeowners can
avoid paying for annual irrigation system
testing. Locks can be removed by the
Village at any time, should the homeowner
wish to reactivate their irrigation system.
For more information, contact Public Works at
847.317.7245 or visit www.deerfield.il.us. e
Protecting Water
Quality
It is important to remember that the Village
storm sewer drains and roadside ditches
lead to our nearby lakes and creeks. So, any
oil, pet waste, leaves, landscaping debris
or dirty water from outside activities that
enter a storm drain end up in our lakes and
streams. Never dump oil, chemicals, soapy
water, grass clippings or anything besides
clean water down the storm sewer drain.
By keeping waste and hazardous materials
out of storm sewer drains, you are helping
reduce flooding and pollution in our local
waterways. Some permitted discharges and
ways to reduce water pollution are below.
The following discharges are permitted:
• Discharges from potable water sources
(fire hydrant flushing)
• Irrigation water
• Foundation drains, pumped ground
water, and water from crawl spaces
• De-chlorinated and pH neutral
swimming pool discharges
The following are common ways to help
reduce water pollution:
• Clean up after pets
• Sweep up grass clippings, soil and
fertilizer from driveways, sidewalks and
streets
• Use lawn chemicals sparingly
• Properly store and dispose of
household cleaners, chemicals and oil
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deerfield park district
Summer Camps & Jobs
Check out a wide variety of camps for
the whole summer, specific weeks and
mornings! Apply online for summer jobs
as camp staff, lifeguards, swim instructors,
golf course wait staff and learning center,
fitness staff, parks department and more.
Golf Tee Times & Fish Fry Fridays
Tee times for the 2020 season are available
at deerfieldgolf.org. Visit the Golf Club’s
FORE Restaurant for Fish Fry Fridays.
FitStart
Membership, personal training and
nutrition workshops are included. New
sessions begin April 6.
Pool Passes & Pool Parties
Pool passes are on sale! Early Bird rates
run until May 29 at 5 p.m. Book parties
at Mitchell and Deerspring Pools starting
March 2 for residents and April 1 for
non-residents.
Park Permits
Permits go on sale March 1 for
residents and April 1 for non-residents.
Reservations for permits and shelter
rentals can be done online at www.
deerfieldparks.org.
“Alone Together Again” by Theater D
This production will be showing at the
Patty Turner Center from March 13-15
and 20-22. Tickets are on sale now for $25
online at www.theaterd.com or at the Jewett
Park Community Center and include a
chocolate fountain.
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. Please register in advance
by phone at 847.945.3311, online at
deerfieldlibrary.org or in person at 920
Waukegan Road.
Genealogy Drop-in
Mar. 12, 3 p.m.
Library staff will answer all your family
history research questions.
Job Search Like a Pro!
Mar. 15, 1:30 p.m.
Learn about current trends. Receive
a complimentary review of job search
letters post-event.
LEGO Club
Mar. 18 & Apr. 15, All Ages
Build your own design or follow the
monthly challenge.
ACT Practice Test
Mar. 21, 9:30 a.m.
Grants, Scholarships, and Loans:
College Financial Aid Overview
Apr. 1, 7 p.m.
Learn how to avoid some of the biggest
college planning mistakes, and possibly
save thousands of dollars.
Lunch and Learn: Fleetwood Mac
Apr. 7, 12 p.m.
Bring a lunch; desserts & coffee are on us!
Jodi Koplin’s Jigglejam
Apr. 18, 11 a.m.., All Ages
Wiggle & giggle to folk, rock, country &
blues.
Advocacy/Fraud Protection for Seniors
Apr. 20, 2 p.m.
The Attorney General’s Office will discuss
identity theft, phone scams & more.
Chain Reactions
Apr. 20, 4:30 p.m., Grades 2-4
Learn about energy and work with others
to build a chain reaction machine.
George Fell: Founder of Nature
Conservancy
Apr. 22, 6:30 p.m.
Learn more about the founder of The
Nature Conservancy and the Illinois
Nature Preserves system.
boardREPORT
communityCALENDAR
The following is a synopsis of actions taken by the Village Board since the last issue of D-Tales. For complete sets of minutes from Village
Board meetings or to watch recorded meetings on-demand, please visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield.il.us.
Village Board Action
Approved resolution amending plan review fees, fire hydrant fees and costs for lined-main-tap saddle systems
Approved ordinance placing one-year moratorium on chauffeur/taxi license requirements
Authorized award of contracts for Greenwood Avenue East design services, a pavement condition survey, sanitary sewer lining, storm
sewer televising and lining and Phase III engineering services for Woodvale Avenue project
Approved ordinance creating zoning regulations for treehouses, playhouses, playsets and other playground equipment
Approved ordinance amending sections of the Municipal Code re: illicit discharges into the storm sewer
Approved ordinance authorizing a sign modification at 1460 Waukegan Road (Deerfield BP)
Approved resolution for a restated Village Manager employment agreement
Approved resolution amending personnel policies and procedures manual of the Village of Deerfield re: harassment
Authorized award of water system modeling contract
Approved resolution for 2020 MFT Deerfield Road Resurfacing Project
Authorized cost participation in Fountains Subdivision Pond Dredging Project
Authorized award of contracts for WRF Process Investigation Project, construction engineering services for the Oracle Innovations Lab
Redevelopment Project, the Storm Water Master Plan and Woodvale Avenue Reconstruction Project
Authorized approval of biosolids removal, additional expenditures for construction engineering services for the 702 Elm Street
development and additional expenditures for general engineering inspections for the 2019 Calendar Year
Approved ordinance amending sections of the zoning ordinance to permit a private preschool as a special use and signs for private
preschool uses in the I-1 Office, Research and Restricted Industrial District
Approved ordinance authorizing a special use permit and amendment to an industrial planned unit development for a private preschool
Approved resolution authorizing a residential lease agreement for 333 Warwick Road
Approved resolution for Letter of Engagement for Village Attorney Steven Elrod’s new law firm, Elrod Friedman LLP
Approved resolution reallocating 2020 volume cap to the Village of Buffalo Grove
Authorized for Norcor Cadwell Associates, LLC to proceed at their own risk re: facade improvements
Authorized purchase of new marked police squad car
Awards and Proclamations
Proclaimed February 14, 2020, as a date to celebrate the League of Women Voters
Proclaimed to support efforts to achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals
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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 is located in Deerfield on Elm Street
and offers a wide variety of programs, events
and excursions for older, active adults. If you
are interested in becoming a member or would
like further information about our programs
or services listed below, please call the Patty
Turner Center at 847.940.4010 or visit our
website at www.pattyturnercenter.org.
Mar. 10 – Men’s Club: “Germany 2020 – The
Latest Developments;” Women’s Club: “Joan &
Bette, Bette & Joan;” AAUW
Mar. 11 – PTC Excursion: “An American In
Paris;” ACES Caregiver Support Group
Mar. 13 – Theatre D: “Alone Together Again”
Mar. 17 – Men’s Club: “Irish Actors in Films”
Mar. 18 – Horticulture Workshop: “Luck o’
the Irish;” Remember Then: “Retirement:
Expectations Vs. Reality;” Dementia Caregiver
Support Group
Mar. 20 – Friday with Friends “Springo Bingo!”
Mar. 24 – Men’s Club – “Cuban Missile Crisis”
Mar. 25 – ACES Caregiver Support Group
Mar. 27 – “At the Conductor’s Podium:
Potpourri of Great Composers!;” Soup and
Sandwich Day
Mar. 29 – PTC Excursion: “My Fair Lady”
Mar. 31 – Men’s Club: “Billy Crystal”
Apr. 1 – Remember Then: “Fun & Foolery”
Apr. 3 – Art Alive: Diego Valazquez
Apr. 7 – Men’s Club: “If Statues Could Talk”
Apr. 8 – ACES Caregiver Support Group
Apr. 14 – Men’s Club: RJ Lindsey presents
Abraham Lincoln; Women’s Club: “Running
for President as a Woman”
Apr. 15 – Horticulture Workshop: “Pansy
Pots;” Remember Then: “Required Reading;”
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Apr. 16 & 17 – AARP Driver Classes
Apr. 21 – Men’s Club: Susan Benjamin
Apr. 22 – ACES Caregiver Support Group;
Cabaret Nights: “Swing’n Sinatra”
Apr. 24 – “At the Conductor’s Podium: Russian
Composers;” “Paint N Sip”
Apr. 26 – Deerfield Community Band Concert
Apr. 28 – Men’s Club: “1893 Colombian
Exposition; Monumental Art”
Apr. 30 – Deerfield Area Historical Society
Spaghetti Dinner e
communityINFO
Downtown Flower
Planter Program
This year the Village of Deerfield is
offering 10 downtown businesses a
chance to win a free pair of planters
with four seasonal plantings from
Moore, the Village’s Landscaper.
This offer will be given away on a first
come, first served basis to the first two
business from each of the Village
Center quadrants. The remaining
offerings will go to the next qualified
businesses of any quadrant.
To enter, email your request to Dan
Nakahara at dnakahara@deerfield.
il.us starting March 10 and ending
March 24. Include “I Want to Make
Downtown Deerfield Beautiful” as the
subject, and include in your business
contact information. Winners will be
notified on March 26.
For more information and criteria, visit
deerfield.il.us/planterprogram or contact
Village Planner Dan Nakahara at
847.719.7480. e
DBR Chamber Offers
Scholarship
The DBR Chamber of Commerce
Scholarship Foundation is pleased
to offer a scholarship opportunity to
local graduating high school seniors
in the 60015 zip code and employees
and their immediate families of DBR
Chamber member businesses. A
Community Service scholarship of
$1,000 will be awarded May 2020.
Additional criteria can be found on
the application, available online at
www.dbrchamber.com, at the Chamber
office and at local high school guidance
offices. The deadline is April 3.
For more information or to make a
donation, contact the DBR Chamber at
847.945.4660. e
Help Conserve the
Monarch Butterfly
Monarch butterflies are a unique species
that embark on a migration journey of
up to 3,000 miles from the Unites States
and Canada to forests in central Mexico
each winter. With millions of monarchs
partaking in this journey, it is the most
highly evolved migration pattern of any
known species of butterfly or moth.
Unfortunately, scientists estimate that
monarch population has decreased
by 90% over the last two decades.
Major contributing factors to the
monarch’s decline include habitat loss,
deforestation in Mexico, herbicide usage,
climate change and the mass loss of
native plants to invasive and non-invasive
plant species. Although restoring the
monarch’s natural habitat may seem
overwhelming, small efforts from
community partners and residents can
make a big difference in ensuring a better
future for the monarch.
On May 2, 2016, Mayor Rosenthal took
the National Wildlife Federation’s
Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, committing
to take action to help the monarch and
other pollinators. Deerfield residents
can join these local efforts by helping
restore the monarch’s natural habitat
and essential nutritional sources.
Milkweed plants are vital to monarch’s
survival, serving as a home to newly
hatched caterpillars and providing
them with the nutrients they need. By
planting milkweed and other native
plants, residents will be taking part in
conserving the natural wonder of the
monarch’s incredible mass migration
south. Contributing to the conservation
of the monarch butterfly is a noteworthy
cause that will afford generations to
come the enjoyment of experiencing
these majestic creatures.
For upcoming plant sales and additional
information on milkweed and other
native plants, visit www.lcfpd.org/plant-
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communityINFO
Landscape Waste Pickup
Landscape waste pickup starts the first
week of April on your regular garbage
and recycling collection days. Residents
north of Deerfield Road will have yard
waste collected on Tuesdays; those south
of Deerfield Road will be collected on
Wednesdays.
Yard waste must be placed in a 30-gallon
paper bag and placed at the curb with a
sticker affixed for collection. A sticker is
also required for each bundle of sticks or
other yard waste that cannot exceed 4 feet
in length, 30 inches in circumference and
50 pounds in weight.
The price of landscape waste stickers
this year is $2.94. Collection runs April 1
through December 15.
For more information, contact the Finance
Department at 847.945.5000. e
Tree City USA
The Village of Deerfield has been named
a Tree City USA community by the Arbor
Day Foundation for the 10th consecutive
year. To earn this award, a municipality
must have a forestry program with an
annual budget of at least $2 per capita.
In 2019, the Village spent nearly $80,000
on tree planting and maintenance. This
includes planting dozens of trees and
completing the annual tree trimming
program. e
Arbor Day 2020
In celebration of Arbor Day on Friday,
April 24, the Sustainability Commission
and the Deerfield High School Earth
Works Club will plant a tree in the
parkway of the High School. The Village
urges all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day
and to support efforts to protect our
trees and woodlands. Visit Arborday.org
for more information about planting and
caring for trees. e
It takes a Village to get a Complete Count
The 2020 Census is right around the corner, and your participation is extremely important.
Census data directly affects how federal funds (out of a national total of $675 billion) are
allocated to communities for the following and much more:
• Transportation
• Neighborhood Improvements
• Public Health
• Roads and Highways
• Schools and Libraries
• Public Transportation
• Medicaid
• Housing Assistance
• Community Services Grants
The final Census population count for Deerfield will determine funding from the State of
Illinois income tax and the federal government’s motor fuel tax. To put it simply, the more
people counted, the more money allocated. Every person not counted means a loss of
revenue for the next 10 years. Additionally, Census data is used to determine the number of
seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, and Illinois is in danger of losing 1-2 seats.
2020 Census Timeline
March 12-20: Households will begin receiving official Census Bureau mail with detailed
instructions on how to respond to the 2020 Census online, by phone or by mail.
April 1: Census Day is observed nationwide. By this date, every home will receive an
invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. Once the invitation arrives, you should
respond for your household either online, by phone or by mail. There will be one form per
household, and it will only take about 10-15 minutes to complete. Remember to include all
persons living in your household, including newborns, and respond for where you reside
for the majority of the year.
April: Census takers will begin visiting college students who live on campus, people living
in senior centers and others who live among large groups of people.
May-July: Census takers will begin visiting homes that haven’t responded to the 2020
Census to help make sure everyone is counted. Census takers are required to wear an
ID badge with their photograph, a U.S. Department of Commerce watermark and an
expiration date. You may verify the identity of the Census taker at your door by calling
800.923.8282. If it is determined that the visitor who came to your door does not work for
the Census Bureau, contact the Deerfield Police at 847.945.8636 or call 9-1-1.
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villageNOTES
Village Officials:
Mayor:
Harriet E. Rosenthal - 847.945.3545
Email: hrosenthal@deerfield.il.us
Trustees:
Robert “Bob” L. Benton - 847.945.1570
Email: rbenton@deerfield.il.us
Thomas L. Jester - 847.945.6489
Email: tjester@deerfield.il.us
Mary M. Oppenheim - 847.948.9423
Email: moppenheim@deerfield.il.us
William S. Seiden - 847.945.2442
Email: wseiden@deerfield.il.us
Daniel C. Shapiro - 312.763.9640
Email: dshapiro@deerfield.il.us
Barbara J. Struthers - 847.940.0917
Email: bstruthers@deerfield.il.us
Village Manager:
Kent S. Street - 847.719.7400
Email: kstreet@deerfield.il.us
Village Hall/Police Department
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847.945.5000 (Switchboard and Finance)
847.719.7484 (Community Development)
847.945.8636 (Police non-emergency)
Public Works and Engineering
465 Elm Street
847.317.7245 (Public Works)
847.317.2490 (Engineering)
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DBR Chamber Text Program
Shop and play local in Deerfield! Text DBR to 55678 to sign up for the new Deerfield
mobile community text program. Be the first to know about Deerfield community
events and special offers from local Deerfield businesses. Dining, shopping, services
and wellness can all be found on this new mobile platform. Sign up before August 31,
2020, and you’ll be entered to win a $500 Local Shopping Spree in Deerfield. The text
program is sponsored by the DBR Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Deerfield.
For more information contact the DBR Chamber of Commerce 847.945.4660. e