Vol. 43, No. 5 - Sep/Oct 2021D-Tales
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Vol. 42, No. 5September/October 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, please visit
www.deerfield.il.us
September
Board of Trustees
September 8 & 20, 7:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
September 9 & 23, 7:30 p.m.
Fine Arts Commission
September 13, 6:00 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
September 14, 6:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
September 20, 7:30 p.m.
October
Board of Trustees
October 4 & 18, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
October 12, 6:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
October 14 & 28, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
October 25, 7:30 p.m.check it out!
Page 3:
• Leaf Collection
Page 4:
• 2020 Census Results
Page 7:
• Police Department Safety Tips
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.
The Village continues to work with local
and regional partners such as the Deerfield-
Bannockburn-Riverwoods Chamber of
Commerce and Lake County Partners to
promote economic development in the
Village. Many of the Village’s businesses
have been significantly and adversely affected
by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Restaurants have been particularly hard-hit
by the impacts of COVID-19 and the Village
recognizes these establishments are a crucial
part of the social and economic fabric of the
Village and worked diligently and creatively
to support their businesses. The Village
waived various business licenses and liquor
license fees and granted administrative
approval for expanded outdoor seating
arrangements to help keep residents, guests
and restaurant employees safe.
Several new businesses have opened or are
anticipated to open later this year. Other
redevelopment projects are underway and
will open to the public in 2023. Here are
some of the highlights:
Brick & Mortar, 807-811 Waukegan Road
– This membership-based, office coworking
space will occupy 6,125 square feet on the
first and second floors at 807 - 811 Waukegan
Road. The space was formerly occupied
Save the Date: Harvest
Fest September 18-19
Let’s celebrate! Deerfield’s
Harvest Fest is back
September 18 and 19
with fireworks and fun
community events for
everyone.
Saturday, September 18
• Start the day at the Deerfield Farmers
Market between 7 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.,
featuring a touch-a-truck event.
• Make your way to Village Hall at 10 a.m.
for the dedication of Harriet’s Garden to
honor former Mayor Rosenthal’s more
than 40 years of public service.
• Gates open at Shepard Park at 4:30 p.m.
for events including a live concert from
local band Not For Profit, food vendors, a
beer tent, carnival games and Deerfield’s
largest fireworks display ever!
Sunday, September 19
• Get out your running shoes for the
Rotary Race. On-line registration is
available at www.deerfield.il.us.
• Take a step into Deerfield’s past at the
Deerfield Area Historical Society’s Fall
Festival noon to 4 p.m. at the Deerfield
Historic Village.
Harvest Fest is hosted by the Village
of Deerfield and the DBR Chamber of
Commerce. Watch for an event mailer.
Economic Update continued on p. 2
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villageNEWS
Economic Update continued from p. 1
by the Music Center of Deerfield on the
first floor and offices and apartments on
the second floor. Brick & Mortar’s office
coworking environment provides a vibrant
community of professionals, entrepreneurs
and businesses in the heart of downtown
Deerfield. The space will be separated
into lounge style seating, private offices,
dedicated desks and meeting rooms. They
offer flexible membership options allowing
workers to pay for what they need, ranging
from dedicated and private office space to
daily memberships, or hourly reservations.
It will be available to members 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week. Brick & Mortar connects
with local restaurants and business to
host meetings and events that introduce
members to local options for food, drink
and services. They will begin their building
renovation work this year.
Brunch Café, 250 Lake Cook Road – Last
year the Village Board approved a Special
Use application to allow Brunch Café to
occupy the south end cap of the Cadwell’s
Corners Shopping Center. Brunch Café
is a 5,100 square foot restaurant serving
traditional breakfast and lunch favorites,
along with decadent specialty items. Brunch
Café also features a full-service catering
company, providing food for business
meetings, corporate functions and social
gatherings. They have recently applied to
the Village for building permits and have
begun their interior buildout workout.
The Dog Stop, 495 Lake Cook Road – This
luxury dog facility opened earlier this year
and provides boarding accommodations, an
interactive and social daycare experience,
a spa-like grooming retreat, retail store and
more. They have over 24,000 square feet of
indoor and outdoor space for dogs to have
clean, safe fun.
Egg Harbor Cafe, 740 Waukegan Road,
Suite 103 - The recently approved Egg
Harbor Café table service restaurant will
serve breakfast and lunch only and will be
approximately 3,900 square foot with an
additional 300 square feet of outdoor patio
dining. Egg Harbor Café was founded in
1985 and now has 20 locations throughout
Chicagoland, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and
Atlanta, Georgia and is a third generation
family-owned restaurant. The restaurant
will be open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily.
Horizon Therapeutics, 1 Horizon
Way - Last year, Horizon Therapeutics
completed its purchase of the three-
building campus that formerly belonged
to Takeda Pharmaceuticals. The campus
totals 70 acres and consists of more than
650,000 square feet of building space.
Horizon reportedly purchased the campus
for $115 million and made significant
capital expenditures during 2020 in order to
prepare the campus for occupancy. Horizon
Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical
company focused on researching,
developing, and commercializing medicines
that address critical needs for people
impacted by rare and rheumatic diseases.
The Shops at Deerfield Square, 833
Deerfield Road – The Village Board is
considering final approval of the property
owner’s proposal for redevelopment of the
site to include a 5-story, 40-unit luxury
rental apartment community containing
two workforce housing units. The proposed
project will replace an existing two-tenant
retail building. The multi-family residential
apartment building will be comprised of 20
one-bedroom units and 20 two-bedroom
units and 89 off-street parking spaces.
Shared amenities include a lobby, fitness
studio, dog run and two elevators. This
matter will be presented to the Village
Board for final consideration in September.
Carson’s Ribs, 200 Waukegan Road –
Deerfield’s long-standing, sit-down rib
joint serving classic barbecue and comfort
fare is investing approximately $1 million
in an interior and exterior remodel to the
restaurant. The renovations include several
back-of-the-restaurant updates to provide
for more efficient food preparation and
storage. The renovations also include an
updated entrance, larger bar area, and better
curbside/pickup operation for carryout
orders.
Zion Woods, 10 Deerfield Road – In
2018, the Zion Lutheran Church,
Brinshore Development and Housing
Opportunity Development Corporation
received approval for a 25-unit workforce
housing development on the 8.8 acres
site. The unit mix will consist of 13 one-
bedroom units, 7 two-bedroom units,
and 5 three-bedroom units. 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 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. The developers
have secured financing for the project and
are expected to begin demolition and site
grading work this fall.
Recent and Upcoming Business
Openings:
• Club Pilates, 47 Waukegan Road
• Fit Den, 130 Waukegan Road
• Hairlab Chicago, 707 Lake Cook Road,
Suite 122
• Hassleless Mattress, 360 Lake Cook
Road
• Marcus, 720 Waukegan Road
• Marshalls, 94 S. Waukegan Road
• NorthShore Center for Oral & Facial
Surgery, 700 Osterman Avenue
• Once Medical, 730 Waukegan Road
• River Trails Animal Hospital, 711
Waukegan Road
• Premier Martial Arts, 656 Deerfield
Road
• Rosebud, 711 Deerfield Road, Suite A
• Scrambled, 660 Lake Cook Road
• Sweetgreen, 775 Waukegan Road
• Tropical Smoothie Café, 190
Waukegan Road
2021 Fortune 500 Companies
• Walgreens Boots Alliance – Rank 16
– Line of Business: Drug Stores and
proprietary stores
• Caterpillar – Rank 78 – Construction
Machinery
• Fortune Brands Home & Security
– Rank 456 – home equipment,
furnishings
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publicWORKS
Fall Leaf Collection
Program
The Village’s annual leaf collection program
provides residents with an alternate way to
dispose of their leaves. Residents who do
not mulch or bag their leaves may rake them
to the curb or carriage walk line the night
before their scheduled pickup.
Beginning the week of October 25 and
continuing through November 24, Public
Works Department crews will make one
pass by each house in the Village every week
during the four-week program.
See the following guidelines and reminders
for leaf pickup:
• Rake leaves into piles no greater than 5’
in width.
• Do not rake leaves into the streets,
sidewalks or carriage walks.
• Do not put out leaves more than one
day prior to your scheduled pickup day.
• Do not park on the street the day of
your pickup.
• Do not rake grass clippings, sticks,
rocks, branches or mud to the curb
with your leaves.
• Try to put leaves out each week.
• Inclement weather may delay pickups,
but crews will make at least four trips
through each neighborhood.
• Direct landscapers to abide by the
Village’s guidelines for leaf collection.
For more information, visit the Village’s website
at www.deerfield.il.us or contact the Public
Works Department at 847.317.7245. e
Flood Information:
An important component of promoting
flood insurance is dispelling the myths
that persist about it. Below are a few of
the most salient misunderstandings about
flood insurance and some straightforward
explanations of what is really true.
MYTH My homeowner’s insurance
covers flooding.
This may be the most prevalent
misinformation of all. In fact, almost no
homeowner’s insurance policies cover flood
damage. That is why the federal government
created the National Flood Insurance
Program (NFIP). Flood insurance is sold as
a separate policy, so even if a person’s regular
agent doesn’t handle flood insurance, it can
be obtained from another agent who serves
that area. To find one, people can contact
the NFIP call center at 800.427.4661 or
www.FloodSmart.gov.
MYTH I don’t need flood insurance,
because I’m not in a high-risk zone.
The reality is that it can flood almost
anywhere, and it doesn’t take much water to
cause expensive damage. In fact, about one
third of all flood disaster assistance and one
third of all flood insurance claims payments
go to people who have been flooded even
though they were outside of the mapped
high-risk zone. With a changing climate,
scientists say that extreme weather events
will be more likely in the future. So living in
a location that so far has been thought to be
at low risk does not mean that it is safe now.
MYTH I can’t get flood insurance,
because I’m not in a high-risk zone.
Virtually anyone who lives in or owns
property in an NFIP-participating
community can buy flood insurance for a
residential building, business, condo, or
apartment, and the contents can be insured
as well. Flood insurance through the NFIP
has never been restricted to people located
in the high-risk zone. In fact, for people
outside the high-risk zone, flood insurance
is an even better deal because the premiums
are lower. An overview of the availability,
coverage and costs of flood insurance can be
found on the FloodSmart website.
MYTH Even if my house did flood, it
wouldn’t be by much.
There may not be very much water, but that
doesn’t mean there won’t be much damage.
Only one inch of water in an average home
can cause more than $25,000 in damage.
MYTH I don’t need flood insurance
because FEMA gives disaster assistance.
FEMA can only provide disaster assistance
when the president issues a disaster
declaration, which happens for less than
half of all floods. Even if there is a disaster
declaration, FEMA can only provide small
grants, not enough to cover all losses
and certainly not enough to rebuild. For
example, in Hurricane Harvey the average
individual grant FEMA distributed was
only $7,000. Most other federal disaster
assistance comes in the form of loans, which
must be repaid. By contrast, in Hurricane
Harvey, the average NFIP claim payment
was over $100,000, which does not have to
be repaid. And, a flood insurance policy pays
for any covered damage, even if it results
from a small flood.
Leaf Collection Zones
This map shows collection routes
and days.
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villageNEWS
2020 Census Results
The Village of Deerfield is growing.
According to recently released 2020 Census
data, Deerfield is home to 19,196 residents,
up from 18,225 residents ten years ago, a
5.3 percent increase.
A decennial Census is required by the
U.S. Constitution and is conducted for an
accurate and fair count of all persons living
in the United States. The Census directly
affects how billions of dollars in federal
and state funding are allocated to state and
local governments. The Village’s growing
population means more per capita State
funds specifically from the State income tax
and motor fuel tax.
Thank you to residents for taking the time
to complete the 2020 Census and to those
who participated in the regional Complete
Count Committee. e
Stormwater Master
Plan Update
Last year, the Village began the process
of developing a Village wide Stormwater
Master Plan. This plan is designed to
identify areas within the Village that are
susceptible to structure, street and yard
flooding. Through extensive site visits,
resident input and Village interaction, the
Village’s consultant was able to closely
model the Village storm sewer system
to help identify flood prone areas. In all,
the consultant studied and developed
recommendations for 42 areas of concern
within the Village.
A public comment period was held during
July, when public comment and feedback
was solicited. The Village received many
comments regarding the plan and the
applicable comments were incorporated
into the final Stormwater Master Plan. This
final plan has been made available to the
public via the Village’s website.
For more information regarding the
Stormwater Master Plan, visit the Village’s
website or contact the Engineering Department
at 847.317.2490 or engineering@deerfield.
il.us.
Community Relations
Student Commissioners
Wanted
The Village of Deerfield Community
Relations Commission (CRC) is seeking
applications for two open Student
Commissioner positions on the committee:
one Sophomore and one Junior position.
Applicants should be involved in (or
have an inclination for) community and
civic activities (such as but not limited
to): athletics, individual and community-
based service, organizational projects, and
service for the overall betterment of the
community as a whole.
The CRC Student Commissioner shall
assist with the following functions and
duties:
• Study and recommend means of
developing better relationships among
all residents in a diverse and inclusive
community of Deerfield.
• Encourage residents to be “service-
oriented” in the opportunities to assist
one another in the community and the
neighborhood.
• Promote and support initiatives with
federal, state and local governmental
agencies, commissions, businesses,
schools, civic and religious
organizations, neighborhood and
community events aimed at increasing
goodwill and civil engagement
among the residents and the global
community at large.
• Recognize and approve honors or
awards for persons, firms, or entities
that serve or advance understanding,
mutual respect, cooperation and
positive relations between and among
residents of Deerfield.
Applications are due by 3:59 p.m. on
October 8, 2021. The candidates will be
selected in November.
The on-line application is available on the
Village’s homepage www.deerfield.il.us
Sustainability
Commission Tree Walk
Members of the Village’s Sustainability
Commission and Deerfield Park District
invite you to join us at Floral Park, 951
Wilmot Road, for a guided educational tree
walk on Saturday, September 25 at 10 a.m.
The Village and Park District Arborists will
provide participants with a guided tour
of the trees in the park. Participants will
learn about heritage trees, diseased trees
(and treatments), invasive species, root
girdling, soil compaction, proper planting
techniques, benefits of planting native trees,
structure pruning, proper tree protection
and more. The first 50 participants
will receive a free reusable “Green Up
Deerfield” tote bag.
Please be advised this is a walking tour and
not all areas of the tour will be on a paved
path or ADA accessible. The event will be
held rain or shine. Participants are advised
to park at the Hazel Avenue parking lot on
the north end of Floral Park. e
Use Face Masks Indoors
To slow the spread of the highly
transmissible COVID-19 Delta variant, all
Illinois residents over the age of two are
required to wear a mask in all public indoor
settings. The requirement is applicable to
both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents
statewide.
While face coverings are not required
outdoors, masks are strongly encouraged
in crowded outdoor settings like festivals,
concerts and activities that require
close contact with people who are not
vaccinated.
Vaccination is the key to ending the
COVID-19 pandemic and returning to
normal life. All Illinois residents over the
age of 12 are eligible and encouraged to
receive the COVID-19 vaccine at no cost
and proof of immigration status is not
require. To find a vaccination center near
you, go to vaccines.gov
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boardREPORT
The following is a synopsis of actions taken by the Village Board since the July/August issue of D-Tales. For complete sets of minutes for
Village Board meetings or to watch meetings on demand, please visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield.il.us.
village board action
Approved an Ordinance for an amendment to a special use permit for an electric substation, an essential services antenna support
structure, and a variation from Deerfield Zoning Ordinance
Approved an Ordinance for an amendment to a special use permit for a personal fitness training center, special needs school, and private
sports team instruction and a special use permit to operate a carryout food service
Approved a Resolution authorizing a residential lease agreement at 1219 Carlisle Place
Approved a Resolution authorizing a grant to the Chamber of Commerce of Deerfield, Bannockburn, and Riverwoods
Approved a Resolution authorizing a grant to the Lake County Convention and Visitor Bureau
Approved an Ordinance authorizing a special use to allow a coworking Office at 807, 809, and 811 Waukegan Road for Brick & Mortar
Approved a Resolution for the provision of electricity for the Village’s Electric Aggregation Program
Approved a Resolution awarding a purchase of network firewall equipment
Approved a Resolution for a plat of easement for utilities at 237 Landis Lane
Approved an Ordinance amending the composition and duties of the Appearance Review Commission
Approved an Ordinance eliminating the Electrical Commission and modifying the electrical contractor registration requirements
Approved a Resolution amending the annual Fee Resolution regarding electrical contractor registration fees
Approved an Ordinance amending Section 7-18 of the Municipal Code regarding peddlers and solicitors
Approved a Resolution amending the annual Fee Resolution regarding peddlers and commercial solicitors
Approved an Ordinance granting relief from the Deerfield Zoning Ordinance for 330 Pine Street to permit the construction of a one story
garage addition
Approved an Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the Deerfield Park Plaza Planned Unit Development for an outdoor seating area for
Jimmy Thai Restaurant at 405 Lake Cook Road
Approved an Ordinance repealing Article 3 of Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code regarding passage of ordinances
Approved a Resolution approving an updated development agreement for Zion Woods
Appointed Linda Porter to Board of Police Commissioners
Appointed Phil Carlitz to the Volunteer Engagement Commission
deerfield park district
APPLY ONLINE FOR JOBS: After
School & Before School Counselors,
lifeguards, fitness floor attendant, driving
range attendant, special recreation
inclusion and more, at deerfieldparks.org/
jobs.
Sachs Recreation Center is a great way to
get fit and stay active this Fall! We offer
fitness equipment, group exercise classes,
personal training, gym rentals, tennis, lap
swimming and more. We also offer virtual
exercise classes and outdoor exercise
options. Check out sachsreccenter.org to
view our newest classes and offerings.
Deerfield Park Foundation Moonlight
Golf Outing – October 1 for details and to
register: eventregisterpro.com/moonlight.
October 2, 9, 16 & 23 - Halloween
Hoopla activities and events are now
offered in a four part series. Check out our
website for specific details for this festive
series of events!
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. Till further notice, all
programs will be presented online only.
Program descriptions and advance
registration at deerfieldlibrary.org, click
on “Programs” at the top. Questions?
E-mail reference@deerfieldlibrary.org.
All Ages Bingo
September 9, 5:30-7 p.m.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join us
at the Jewett Park Pavillion for an evening
of fun. Rain date: September 13.
The Power of Nonviolent Struggle for
Social Change
September 20, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
On the eve of International Day of Peace,
explore the history and philosophy of
nonviolent action.
Animal Adaptations
September 22, 4-5 p.m.
Grades K-5
The Lake County Forest Preserves lead an
outdoor interactive program on animals
in the wild.
Genealogy One-on-One
September 23, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Sign up for a virtual half hour session.
Medicare 101
October 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Learn what Medicare covers, what it does
not, and your potential out of pocket
exposure.
Indigenous Storytelling
October 11, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Grades K-5
Honor Indigenous People’s Day with
stories and an earth-friendly activity.
Music Production Workshop
October 13, 5:30-7 p.m.
Grades 6-12
Learn production basics from industry
professionals and make your own music.
How to Draw Zombies
October 20, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Grades 3+
Learn to draw creepy cool zombies with
cartoonist Paul Merklein.
Remaining Artifacts from “The White
City”
October 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
A quick history of the 1893 White City
and where you can still find what remains.
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communityINFO
Food Pantry Donations
The West Deerfield Township’s Food Pantry
client numbers have increased over 32%
during the last 18 months of the pandemic.
The Pantry relies entirely on donations
from community members, businesses, faith
communities and service groups. Food,
paper goods, hygiene products, grocery
store gift cards, and especially monetary
gifts are most welcome. Financial gifts allow
us to purchase fresh meats, vegetables or
dairy products for our clients.
Donations can be made between 9:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m. at the Township office, 601 Deerfield
Road, or on our website, westdeerfieldtownship.
org. e
Rental Assistance
West Deerfield Township is administrating
the Federal Emergency Rental Assistance
(FERA) Program, which helps both tenants
and landlords, who have been impacted by
the COVID-19 pandemic. The program can
pay both rent and utility bills. In order to
qualify for help you must:
• Pay rent in Lake County
• Have a COVID-related financial
hardship
• Be at risk of homelessness or housing
instability
Landlords: if your tenant may benefit from
this program, please encourage them to call
Alyson Feiger, Township Supervisor, for more
information, (847) 945-0614. e
Passport Services Open
If you need a passport, West Deerfield
Township’s Certified Agents are ready to
help. Passport hours are from 10:00 a.m. -
3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, walk-in
service. Application forms and information
on the documents you’ll need may be found
at the U.S. State Department website travel.
state.gov. We do not provide photo services.
Check travel.state.gov to see if you qualify for
this easy option. Please feel free to call us at
847-945-0614 with any questions. e
Historical Society Fall
Fest September 19
The Deerfield Area Historical Society’s 41st
Annual Fall Festival will be held Sunday,
September 19, from noon to 4 p.m. at the
Deerfield Historic Village, Deerfield and
Kipling Roads. Admission is free.
The fun-filled event features activities,
crafts, artisan demonstrations, food and
tours of the historic buildings. Crafters
include a blacksmith, weaver, potter,
soap maker and more. Funds raised will
go toward maintenance of the historic
structures, including the oldest building in
Lake County, the Caspar Ott log house built
in 1837.
For more information, contact
deerfieldhistory@gmail.com e
Dementia Friendly
Community
The National Association of Area
Agencies on Aging recently recognized
West Deerfield Township as a “Dementia
Friendly Community.” There are only
eighteen such communities in Illinois and
approximately three hundred in the entire
nation. The goal of a dementia-friendly
community is to create a better quality
of life for people living with dementia
and their families by decreasing stigma,
increasing opportunities for meaningful
social interaction, and offering support in
addressing the changing needs of people
living with dementia.
Although West Deerfield Township leads
this initiative, this is truly a community
effort. A committee of member
organizations includes Deerfield’s Village
government, Police and Fire Departments,
the Patty Turner Senior Center, Faith in
Action Volunteers, the Deerfield Public
Library, the Deerfield/Bannockburn/
Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce, and
the Council for Jewish Elderly. Since the
Township’s borders include parts of other
communities, the Lake Forest–Lake Bluff
Senior Citizen’s Foundation is also an
important contributor.
Members of the West Deerfield Township
Dementia Friendly Initiative encourage
residents to participate in community-
wide education, starting with becoming
a “Dementia Friend” by watching a short
video at dementiafriendsusa.org.
Additional committee initiatives include
training first responders to help those
with dementia in an emergency situation,
training businesses to serve customers
with memory issues, and a Memory Café
where people with dementia and their care
partners can socialize and enjoy life.
For more information on the Dementia
Friendly West Deerfield Township Initiative
or other senior support services offered locally,
please contact Alyson Feiger, Township
Supervisor, at AlysonFeiger@westdeerfield.
org or phone 847-945-0614. For information
on Dementia Friendly America, go to
dementiafriendsusa.org. e
DISTRICT 109 UPDATE
District 109 is excited to begin the 2021-
2022 school year! Students are attending in-
person five days a week while continuing to
follow COVID-19 safety protocols. We have
worked very hard this summer to enhance
the user experience on our website and
invite you to check it out at www.DPS109.
org.
Mr. Mike Simeck begins his first full year
as Superintendent of Schools in DPS
109. We have created a 2-part video series
introducing our new leader that you can
find on our website.
Exciting news out of Kipling Elementary
School! Our students came together to
plant vegetables and herbs in the Meghan
Bolon Education Garden, located in
Kipling’s courtyard. The food harvested
from that garden will be donated to local
charities.
You can read more about the garden at www.
DPS109.org/kipling. e
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policeDEPARTMENT
School Safety
Reminders
As a new school year begins, the Deerfield
Police Department wants to remind all
students, parents and guardians to focus
on safe travels throughout the Village –
especially in school zones. Back-to-school
days bring congestion—and an increase in
potential hazards. Fortunately, a few tips can
help improve safety for everyone.
Driving in the School Zone Area
• Slow down and drive extra cautiously.
• Don’t load or unload children across the
street from the school.
• Don’t double park; it blocks visibility
for other children and vehicles.
• When flashers are blinking, stop
and yield to pedestrians crossing the
crosswalk or intersection.
• Be prepared for kids to appear in
unexpected places, like from between
parked cars; if they’re on bikes, prepare
for them to turn in front of you without
looking or signaling.
• If you need to use your phone, be sure
you’re pulled over safely.
• Watch for kids walking while looking
at their phones. One study found that a
full 20 percent of high school students
cross the street while distracted.
• If possible, carpool to reduce the
number of cars at school.
• Don’t ever block a crosswalk; it forces
pedestrians to go around you and could
put them in the path of moving traffic.
Driving Safely When You See a School Bus
• Most of the children who lose their
lives in bus-related incidents are four to
seven years old and on foot, according
to the NSC. They’re hit by the bus or by
a motorist passing a bus that’s stopped
to load or unload children—something
that’s illegal in all 50 states.
• If you’re driving behind a school bus,
allow a greater following distance than if
you were driving behind a car—at least
three car lengths.
• Stay alert for flashing lights on a bus,
which warn drivers of an impending
stop. Treat yellow flashing lights the
same as a yellow stop light and
decrease your speed. Stop when you see
red flashing lights.
• The area 10 feet around a school bus is
the most dangerous for children; stop
far enough away to allow them space to
safely enter and exit the bus. e
Winter Coat Drive
The Deerfield Police Department is
collecting new or gently used coats and
gloves to benefit veterans in Lake County
through the months of September and
October as part of Operation Stand Down.
Donation boxes are available in the Police
Department lobby and the Deerfield Public
Library lobby. For more information,
contact Commander Oliver Cachola at
847.945.8636. 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
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
Rail Safety Week
The Deerfield Police Department will
participate in Illinois Rail Safety Week,
a local and multi-state effort to promote
vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad
tracks and trains. Enforcement details are
planned throughout the week of September
22 at railroad grade crossings and commuter
stations to contact drivers and pedestrians
who disobey the laws associated with
railroad grade crossings and railroad
property. Police officers will distribute
literature to the public that contains
information on how to be safe around trains
and train tracks.
If an engineer sees a person or motor vehicle
on the tracks, it takes the average train more
than one mile to stop, which is equivalent
to about 20 football fields. Walking or
playing on the tracks at any time is not only
dangerous but is also illegal. Whether on
foot or by car, only cross tracks at designated
railroad crossings and look for the cross buck
signs, lights or safety gates. Crossing at any
other place on the tracks can be considered
illegal trespassing. For more information
about Illinois Rail Safety Week, visit www.
oli.org.
Police Department
adopts “Ten Shared
Principles”
The Deerfield Police Department formally
adopted the “Ten Shared Principles” in
conjunction with the Illinois Association of
Chiefs of Police and the NAACP, becoming
the 273rd law enforcement agency in the
State to do so. The Department’s mission
statement pronounces “With respect and
dignity, the Deerfield Police Department
will provide professional and ethical service
through partnership with citizens and
proactively identifying risks to Deerfield’s
quality of life.” By embracing the principles
set by the Illinois Association of Chiefs
of Police and the Illinois NAACP State
Conference, the Department shows the
continued commitment of communication
and transparency between the Deerfield
Police Department and those it serves.
Department personnel are currently
reviewing the principles along with
additional training in an effort to gain a full
understanding of the principles. Additional
announcements will be made via social
media as progress continues. e
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Village Officials:
Mayor:
Daniel C. Shapiro - 847.514.3754
Email: dshapiro@deerfield.il.us
Trustees:
Robert “Bob” L. Benton - 847.945.1570
Email: rbenton@deerfield.il.us
Elaine Jacoby - 847.644.3354
Email: ejacoby@deerfield.il.us
Thomas L. Jester - 847.945.6489
Email: tjester@deerfield.il.us
Rebekah Metts-Childers - 847.899.1449
Email: rmettschilders@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
Village Manager:
Kent S. Street - 847.719.7400
E-mail: 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)
DBR Chamber Text Program
Shop local in Deerfield! Be the first to know about special
offers from our Deerfield businesses. Dining, shopping,
services and wellness offerings can all be found with the
latest updates. Simply text DBR to 55678 and you’re in!
For more information contact the DBR Chamber of Commerce 847.945.4660. e
Get Your Third Cart to The Curb
Are you composting? The Village has complimentary compost tool kits available at
Village Hall. It comes with a countertop container, composting tips, and a supply of BPI-
Certified container liner bags. Food waste accounts for approximately 20% of all waste
that ends up in landfills. Residents now play a larger role in reducing this type of waste
in landfills while helping reduce greenhouse gases. Learn more at www.deerfield.il.us/
compost.