Vol. 43, No. 2 - Mar/Apr 2021D-Tales
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Vol. 43, No. 2March/April 2021
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!
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• Avoid Scams
Page 6:
• Library Reopens
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• Dine Out in Deerfield
Lakeshore Recycling to
Take Over Waste Hauling
The Village is pleased to announce that
Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) will
be the Village’s new residential waste
and recycling hauler, starting on April 1,
2021. Following an extensive competitive
bidding process, LRS was identified to
be both the most economical and most
sustainable option.
The five-year contract term results in savings
of approximately $250,000 over the term
of the contract compared to the current
Waste Management pricing and terms. In
addition, the new contract includes weekly
curbside collection of organic materials (i.e.
food waste and yard waste) at no additional
charge, year-round.
Residents in single-family home dwellings
will be charged $7.77 per month for weekly
solid waste collection services, which
includes:
• Unlimited refuse collection (default
cart size 95-gallons)
• Unlimited recycling collection (default
cart size 95-gallons)
• Limited compost/organics collection
of food waste and yard waste (in a 35
gallon container)
Residents can change the size of their refuse
and recycling cart by calling 844.NEED.
LRS or visiting LRSrecycles.com/Deerfield.
Please note that all single-family homes
will be delivered a 35-gallon compost
cart. All townhomes will be delivered a
65-gallon refuse and 65-gallon recycling
cart as their default size. Different pricing
and service levels apply to townhomes and
condominium units.
Service Transition
New service with LRS will start on April 1,
2021. LRS will start delivering carts during
April 6 Consolidated
Election Information
The Consolidated Election will be held
Tuesday, April 6, for election of municipal
offices, library trustees, park district
commissioners, school board members
and more.
On Election Day, polls will be open from
6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents can find their
designated Election Day polling place at the
County’s website LakeVoterPower.info.
Early voting for the April 6 election will
be held at Deerspring Pool, 200 Deerfield
Road, Deerfield, March 22 through April 3,
weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Early voting will not be available at the West
Deerfield Township office.
You may apply for a mail-in ballot at
LakeVoterPower.info, or by calling 847.377.
VOTE (847.377.8683). Requested ballots will
be sent beginning March 12.
Drop boxes for mail-in ballots will NOT be
available during early voting for this election.
More information about early voting sites
and Election Day polling places is available
at LakeVoterPower.info or by calling the West
Deerfield Township at 847.945.0614.
March
Board of Trustees
March 1 & 15, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
March 9, 6:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
March 11 & 25, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
March 22, 7:30 p.m.
April
Board of Trustees
April 5 & 19, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations CommissionApril 13, 6:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
April 8 & 22, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
April 26, 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
Waste Hauling continued
the week of March 22. A garbage, recycling
and organics cart will be placed curbside at
your home with a note that directs you not
to use the new carts until the first week of
April and additional pertinent information.
Leave the current Waste Management
containers at the curb following your March
30 or 31 pick up for final collection.
Service Days
Deerfield will now be serviced on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday (see map). Should
your service day be changed, you will be
notified of the new day by a sticker that will
be placed on your cart, as well. On your
regular collection day, have your carts out
for service by 7 a.m.
Waste Collection
You will be provided one garbage cart
by LRS, which will be serviced on a
weekly basis. Cart size options: 35-gallon,
65-gallon and 95-gallon. One “bulk” item a
week may be placed out for collection at no
additional charge.
Recycling Collection
You will be provided one recycling cart,
serviced on a weekly basis. Cart size
options: 35-gallon, 65-gallon and 95-gallon
(95-gallon will be the default size).
New Food Waste Collection
Program
As part of the Village’s new contract with
LRS, residents can place organics material
and food waste out for weekly collection.
Food waste accounts for approximately
20% of all waste that ends up in
landfills. With the organics/ food
waste option, residents will now
play a larger role in reducing this
type of waste in landfills while
helping reduce greenhouse gases.
Each single-family home will be
delivered one 35-gallon cart to
be used for organics (food waste/
yard waste).
This service is provided as part of
your regular monthly charges and
will take place on the same day as
your waste and recycling service.
Yard waste included in the cart does
not require a sticker.
To assist residents learn how to fully utilize
their new 35-gallon curbside composting
container, the Village will have compost
toolkits available to residents on a first-
come, first-serve basis, while supplies last.
The toolkit will include a free
2-gallon kitchen compost pail, sample
compostable liner bags (BPI Certified)
and compost educational materials
and tips. To receive your free compost
toolkit, please email Communications
Coordinator David Fitzgerald-Sullivan
at dfitzgerald@deerfield.il.us with your
name and contact information.
Yard waste Collection
This service is seasonal, and will run from
April 1, through the week of December 15.
Yard waste stickers will be needed for bag
service, and may be purchased at the same
retailers that currently sell stickers.
If you have leftover Waste Management
stickers from last year, you can bring them
back to Village Hall in exchange for LRS
stickers through the end of April.
White Goods
As part of the Village’s new contract with
LRS, residents will be allowed to schedule
the removal of white goods on mutually
agreeable days, at no charge. “White” goods
are generally defined as appliances like
refrigerators, washers and dryers, ovens, but
include other items as well.
Helpful links:
Compost guidelines: https://swalco.
recyclebycity.com/compost-only/guide
Recycling guidelines: https://swalco.
recyclebycity.com/waste-management-
recycling/guide
For any questions or concerns, contact the
Village Manager’s Office at 847.719.7400. e
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policeDEPARTMENT
DON’T FALL VICTIM TO
COVID -19 SCAMS
As the country begins to distribute
COVID-19 vaccines, there’s no doubt
scammers are already scheming. Medicare
covers the COVID-19 vaccine, so there
will be no cost to you. If anyone asks you
to share your Medicare Number or pay
for access to the vaccine, you can bet it’s a
scam. Here’s what to know:
• You can’t pay to put your name on a list
to get the vaccine.
• You can’t pay to get early access to a
vaccine.
• Don’t share your personal or financial
information if someone calls, texts,
or emails you promising access to the
vaccine for a fee.
If you come across a COVID-19 vaccine
scam, report it to the Federal Trade
Commission or call 1-800-MEDICARE.
Make sure you follow reliable sources of
information like the CDC for up-to-date
information on the COVID-19 vaccine.
For more information visit: https://lnkd.in/
d7N8aAK
Individuals should be cautious of any
advice or claims being made that certain
products can “cure” COVID-19 or
prevent the contraction of COVID-19.
Products such as chlorine dioxide,
hydroxychloroquine, essential oils, silver,
elderberry and garlic are being advertised
as “cures” for COVID-19. Do not purchase
any product promoted online on social
media or via email that is being touted as a
cure to COVID-19.
If you get a call purporting to be from
Social Security and claiming there’s a
problem with your Social Security account,
HANG UP. If there is a problem with a
person’s Social Security number or record,
in most cases Social Security will mail a
letter. Social Security employees will never
tell you that your SSN has been suspended,
contact you to demand an immediate
payment, ask for your credit or debit card
numbers over the phone, ask for gift cards
or cash, or promise a Social Security benefit
approval, or increase, in exchange for
information or money. If someone requests
any of these things, they are a scammer!
Beware of phone calls and text messages
falsely claiming that the Federal Emergency
Management Agency is inviting people to
collect $1,000 from an aid program that
doesn’t yet exist. Beware of websites with
ads promising $100 Starbucks gift cards as
an apology for closing shops. Additionally,
look out for calls offering air duct cleaning
services as a way to stop the coronavirus.
Here are some general tips to identify false
or misleading claims:
• Be suspicious of products that claim to
treat a wide range of diseases.
• Personal testimonials are no substitute
for scientific evidence.
• Few diseases or conditions can be
treated quickly, so be suspicious of any
therapy claimed as a “quick fix.”
• If it seems too good to be true, it
probably is.
• “Miracle cures,” which claim scientific
breakthroughs or contain secret
ingredients, are likely a hoax.
• Know that you can’t test yourself for
coronavirus disease.
We also encourage you to exercise caution
when donating to charitable causes
connected to the COVID-19 outbreak.
To help donors make informed giving
decisions, here are some tips:
• Do not donate if the solicitor uses
high-pressure tactics, asks for payment
in cash or insists on sending someone
to pick up your donation.
• If you receive an email or text message
asking for a donation, confirm that the
request is from the charity, and not an
imposter, by contacting the charity or
visiting its website.
• Be cautious of “look-alike” websites.
These fraudulent websites will often
ask for personal financial information
and may download harmful malware
onto your computer.
• Don’t assume that charity
recommendations on Facebook or
social media are legitimate and have
already been scrutinized. Research the
charity yourself.
We are in an ideal environment for
scammers who exploit fears and needs. If
you suspect you are the victim of a scam,
call the Police at 847.945.8636. e
National
Telecommunicators
Week - April 11-17
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
Overnight Parking
By Village Ordinance, vehicles are not
allowed to park on the street between the
hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. This ordinance
helps to reduce crime and improve the
overall safety and appearance of our
community.
If you require an exception, call the
Deerfield Police non-emergency number,
847.945.8636, before 2 a.m. and be
prepared to provide the license plates of the
affected vehicles. e
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publicWORKS
Fire Hydrant Flushing
During the week of May 3, 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
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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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 2020, the Village spent nearly $100,000
on tree planting and maintenance. This
includes planting dozens of trees and
completing the annual tree trimming
program. e
Farmers Market
Volunteer
Opportunities
Planning for the Deerfield Farmers Market’s
27th season is officially underway and our
market staff is looking for volunteers to
come join us in making this year’s market
season another great success!
Here at the Deerfield Farmers Market, our
volunteer staff is dedicated to bringing
together food, friends and fun in an
outdoor market setting that offers our
community the opportunity to experience
fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables
and other specialty products. If you also
have a passion for bringing your community
together, supporting local vendors, and
promoting healthy eating, please consider
becoming a volunteer!
Please visit the Farmers Market website
at deerfield.il.us/Farmers-Market and click
on About Us & Contact Information to
access and complete the Farmers Market
Volunteer Application.
For more information, please contact
Market Manager, Nancy Anderson at
farmersmarket@deerfield.il.us. e
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deerfield park district
Summer Camps & Jobs
Apply online NOW for Summer Jobs
including lifeguards, camp staff and golf
course staff at deerfieldparks.org/jobs.
Golf Tee Times & Fish Fry Fridays
Tee times for the 2021 season are available
at deerfieldgolf.org. Visit the Golf Club’s
FORE Restaurant for Fish Fry Fridays.
Program Registration
Spring Program registration begins March
8 for residents and March 15 for non-
residents. Visit deerfieldparks.org to view
the online brochure of classes and events.
Summer Camp registration is open! Visit
deerfieldparks.org/summer-camps to find
a camp to fill your child’s summer with
exciting adventures!.
Patty Turner Center
Become a member at the Patty Turner
Center today, a place where adults 50+
participate in a wide variety of in-person
and virtual classes and events. Visit
pattyturnercenter.org or call 847-940-4010
for more information!
Park Shelter 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.
Sachs Recreation Center
Sachs Recreation Center now has eight
airPHX air and surface sanitizing units!
Now is the time to renew your pass.
Visit sachsreccenter.org to check out our
memberships options that include both
in-person and virtual fitness options.
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. Until further notice, all
programs will be presented online only.
Program descriptions and advance
registration at deerfieldlibrary.org, click
on “Programs” at the top.
Questions? Email reference@
deerfieldlibrary.org.
Job Search Tech: ATS, LinkedIn, Video
Interviews & Biometrics
March 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Paris in the Belle Époque
March 11, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Parent Cafe: Raising Race Conscious
Readers
March 13, 1-2 p.m., Parents & Guardians
Women in Comedy
March 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Disney Virtual Escape Room
March 23, available anytime
Recommended for ages 8-11
Recognizing and Preventing Financial
Fraud
March 25, 12-1 p.m.
Glow in the Dark Extravaganza
April 3, available anytime
Grades K-5
Poetry Postcards
April 14, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Grades 1-5
Birds!
April 29, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Recommended for grades K-8
Marching into a Tomorrow of Hope:
Life as a Freedom Rider
April 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
For more information and a full listing of
events, please visit www.deerfieldlibrary.org.
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 an Ordinance authorizing a Class A special use for a medical office located at 730 Waukegan Road in the Shops at Deerfield
Square
Approved an Ordinance amending the future land use plan of the Comprehensive Plan
Approved an Ordinance rezoning the lot at 10 Deerfield Road to the R-5 General Residence District
Approved an Ordinance authorizing a special use for a planned residential development at 10 Deerfield Road
Approved a Resolution authorizing a development agreement by and among the Village of Deerfield, Brinshore Development, LLC, and
the Housing Opportunity Development Corporation for 10 Deerfield Road
Approved a Resolution authorizing an amended plan of operation and governance for the electricity aggregation program
Approved a Resolution authorizing the award of residential and commercial waste collection franchises to Lakeshore Recycling Systems,
Inc.
Authorized purchase of water meters
Authorized purchase of bulk rock salt through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services and Lake County
Authorized purchase of staff laptops
Approved a staff report and recommendation regarding short-term rentals
Approved a Resolution for use of Motor Fuel Tax funding for 2021 Street Rehabilitation Project
Approved a Resolution for use of Rebuild Illinois Bonds funding for 2021 Street Rehabilitation Project
Held a public hearing for the consideration of public comment regarding the Village’s Storm Water Management Plan NPDES
Awarded contract for 2021 street light system upgrades
Awarded planimetric mapping contract
Awarded contract for rectangular rapid flashing beacon replacement to H&H Electric
Approved an Ordinance granting relief from the Zoning Ordinance to permit construction of a carport to an existing garage at 1133
Terrace Court
Authorized award of Phase II engineering services to BLA, Inc., and CBBEL
Authorized purchase of Police squad cars and purchase and transfer of squad car equipment
Authorized January biosolids removal
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communityINFO
Downtown Flower
Planter Program
The Village of Deerfield and the Village
Center Commission is offering ten
downtown businesses a chance to win
a pair of planters including the four
seasonal plantings from the Village’s
landscaper Moore Landscaping FREE!
Ten pairs of planters, for outdoor use
with four seasonal plantings, will be
given away on a first-come, first-
served basis to the first 2 businesses
from each of the Village Center
quadrants (NE, NW, SE, & SW)
FREE. The last two free offerings will
go to the next qualified businesses no
matter which quadrant the downtown
businesses are located in.
To enter, email your request to Dan
Nakahara, at dnakahara@deerfield.
il.us beginning at 12:01 a.m., March
10. No entries will be accepted before
March 10. Entries must be received
by 11:59 p.m., March 24 and winners
will be notified by March 26. Email
entries will be placed in order of
the time they are received. In the
subject box, write “I Want to Make
Downtown Deerfield Beautiful” and
include in your email, your business
name, address, contact person, phone
number and email address.
Winners must be willing to take a
picture with your flower planters to
be used in the Village social media
platforms. Seasonal plantings occur in
April, June, September, and October.
Before you enter the promotion, make
sure your business has permission from
your property owner to have flower
planters in front of your store.
Flower planters cannot block a Village
sidewalk. On Waukegan Road and
Deerfield Road, the flower planters
must be placed at least 10 feet from
the street curb so the walking area for
pedestrians is clear. e
Library Targets March 1
Reopening Date
Now that Region 9 is in Phase 4 of Restore
Illinois, the Library is preparing to reopen for
limited in-person browsing and appointment-
only computer use. Their target reopening date
is Monday, March 1.
The Library will be offering the following
services on the following schedule:
• Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Curbside
Pick-up
• Monday-Friday, 2-6 p.m., In-person
Browsing
• Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., In-person
Browsing
The mitigations in effect when previously
open, July through November 2020, will once
again be in place. These mitigations include:
• Limited amount of people in the building
to 30 patrons
• Social distancing
• Mandatory mask wearing for anyone over
the age of two
• Limited visits (less than one hour)
• Encourage one member per household to
visit
• No seating
• No toys
• No newspapers
• Appointment-only computer and printing
services
Library programing will remain virtual.
If you have any questions, feel free to
contact the Library by email (reference@
deerfieldlibrary.org), or call 847-945-3311.
Arbor Day 2021
In celebration of Arbor Day on Friday, April
30, 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.
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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-
sale or www.prairienursery.com. e
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communityINFO
Deerfield Flood
Information:
FloodPlain Permit
Requirements
All developments within the 100-year
floodplain (not just construction of
buildings, but filling, excavation, fences,
etc.) are required to undergo a formal
review by the Engineering Department.
Approval must be granted prior to doing
any work in a floodplain area. Please
contact the Engineering Department at
847.317.2490 to receive all the information
you will need in order to properly develop
in the floodplain.
Substantial Improvement/
Damage
The National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP) requires that if the cost of
improvements to a building in a floodplain
or the cost to repair damages (from
any cause) to a building in a floodplain
exceeds 50 percent of the market value
of the building (excluding land value),
the entire building must be brought
up to current floodplain management
standards. Building improvement projects
include exterior and interior remodeling,
rehabilitation, additions and repair and
reconstruction projects.
Additionally, the cost of currently planned
improvements will be added to the cost
of previously made improvements and
compared to the existing market value to
determine if the improvements exceed
50 percent of the structure’s value. Please
contact the Engineering Department at
847.317.2490 for further information.
Flood Insurance
If you do not have flood insurance,
talk to your insurance agent. Most
homeowners’ insurance policies do not
cover damage from floods. Flood insurance
is only available to those communities
participating in the NFIP. Because of
our floodplain management programs,
Deerfield residents are able to obtain flood
insurance. Additionally, because the Village
participates in FEMA’s CRS program, flood
insurance premiums are discounted. Be sure
to check your policy to ensure you have
adequate coverage.
These policies usually cover the building
structure, but not its contents. Contents
coverage can also be obtained upon
request. There is a 30- day waiting period
before flood insurance coverage becomes
effective. Plan ahead - do not wait until a
flood is predicted before purchasing flood
insurance. If you are building inside the
floodplain, the purchase of flood insurance
is mandatory if using a federally regulated/
insured bank for a loan.
Additional Information
The Village of Deerfield Engineering
Department also provides assistance with
flooding or drainage concerns. Village
staff can visit your property, if required,
and help to assess the problem and may
be able to offer solutions. The localized
flood protection service is provided by the
Engineering Department. Please contact
the Engineering Department at 847-317-
2490 with questions.
If you should require further or more
detailed information regarding flood-related
issues in Deerfield, here are some additional
sources:
• FEMA.gov website
• Village of Deerfield Engineering
Department
465 Elm Street
Deerfield, IL 60015
• Engineering Phone Number: 847-317-
2490
• Flood FAQs page on the Village’s
website at www.deerfield.il.us
• Deerfield Public Library
890 Waukegan Road
847.945.3311 e
Lake County COVID-19
Vaccine AllVax Registry
The Lake County Health Department’s
AllVax Portal is open. All Lake County
residents can now register to be notified
when a COVID-19 vaccine is available
to them. Registering online is easy and
secure—just visit AllVax.lakecohealth.
org. You can also register over the phone
by calling the Lake County Health
Department at 847.377.8130.
“We want to assure our residents that
their safety is our top priority,” said
Mark Pfister, Executive Director at the
Lake County Health Department. “The
COVID-19 vaccines that will be available
soon have gone through extensive clinical
trials. The trial results indicate remarkable
effectiveness in preventing COVID-19
with low risk of serious side effects. This
is an exciting moment in science and
an important step toward ending the
COVID-19 pandemic, which has come at
great cost to public health, our healthcare
systems, and our economy.”
By entering basic information and
answering a few screening questions on
the portal, you will be notified when a
COVID-19 vaccine becomes available.
You can register yourself and others
on the portal. Once you are registered,
you can also schedule your vaccination
appointments through the Lake County
clinics or facilities through the system when
a vaccine is available to you. The portal
also includes answers to frequently asked
questions on COVID-19 vaccination.
The arrival of COVID-19 vaccines will
help us protect our communities. The
Lake County AllVax Portal streamlines the
process of getting vaccines to Lake County
residents to reach our goal of 80% of Lake
County residents vaccinated.
Because vaccine supply is limited, certain
groups at higher risk will be eligible for
vaccination before others. The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is
helping state and local health departments
distribute the vaccine fairly.
Visit the Health Department’s Coronavirus
web page, www.lakecountyil.gov/coronavirus,
for updates, testing information, community
guidance and resources, answers to frequently
asked questions, and to sign up for the Health
Department’s weekly COVID-19 newsletter.
General questions can be sent via e-mail to
COVID19@lakecountyil.gov. e
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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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