Vol. 44, No. 1 - Jan/Feb 2022Message from the Mayor:
Daniel C. Shapiro
Happy New Year, Deerfield!
I hope 2022 finds you healthy as we continue
to battle Covid-19. The
past two years have been
challenging, but I am pleased
we were able to resume
community gatherings in
2021, including our very
successful Harvest Fest and
Winter Market. I am happy to announce that
both will return this year.
Each year, the Village Board holds
several budget discussions and considers
budgeting the necessary funds to ensure
that infrastructure improvement projects are
prioritized based on factors such as critical
need and anticipated economic benefits. As
part of this year’s budget planning process,
the Village Board established a two-year
capital plan totaling approximately $19.5
million over 2022 and 2023, that includes
a $7 million bond issuance and $7,385,000
of expenses from the 2022 Infrastructure
Replacement Fund.
These critical projects include the
replacement of deteriorated water mains
along Waukegan Road between Deerfield
Road and North Avenue ($3M), phosphorus
removal upgrades to the water reclamation
facility ($800K), the second year of the
four year-water meter head replacement
program ($600K), and the annual Street
Rehabilitation Program, including
reconstruction of Price Lane($900K). They
will be paid for using bonds with a very small
increase in the tax levy of less than $20 for
the average-priced Deerfield home. These
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Vol. 44, No. 1January/February 2022
Village
of
Deerfield
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, Illinois 60015
847.945.5000
Visit us online at
www.deerfield.il.us
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Mayor Continued on Page 2
The Village of Deerfield wishes you a prosperous 2022
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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• Business Facade Program
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• The 9 p.m. Routine
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January
Community Relations Commission
January 11, 6:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Gas Working Group
January 12 & 26, 3:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
January 13 & 27, 7:30 p.m.
Board of Trustees
January 18, 7:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
January 20, 7:00 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
January 24, 7:30 p.m.
February
Board of Trustees
February 7 & 21, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
February 15, 6:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
February 10 & 24, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
February 28, 7:30 p.m.
Illinois Supreme Court
Allows Assault Weapon
Ban to Stand
On November 18, 2021, the Illinois Supreme
Court affirmed the Second District Illinois
Appellate Court decision upholding
Deerfield’s 2018 ordinance banning assault
weapons. The Village’s assault weapons
ban has been in effect since December 7,
2020, when the Illinois Appellate Court
reversed the ruling of the Lake County
Circuit Court. The plaintiffs in this case
challenged Deerfield’s authority to adopt the
ordinance under State home rule authority.
The plaintiffs did not challenge the validity or
constitutionality of the Deerfield ordinance
under the Second Amendment to the
US Constitution.
The Supreme Court’s 3-3 tie with one judge
recusing himself effectively affirms the
Appellate Court, and allows the Appellate
Court’s ruling to stand. That ruling accepted
the arguments advanced by Deerfield’s legal
team concerning home rule authority and
statutory interpretation.
“We have been confident all along that the
Deerfield ordinance would be upheld by the
Courts. The Second District Appellate Court
decision entered last December provided a
strong affirmation of our ordinance. We are
pleased that the Second District opinion
will stand, and that our ordinance has been
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projects are long-term investments in our
infrastructure that will last for decades.
The total expenditure budget for fiscal year
2022 is $53,544,694, which represents a
4.27% increase from last year’s budget. This
year’s expenditure increase is primarily due
to increased capital project funding. Last
year’s capital improvement program was
significantly decreased as a result of the
negative impact COVID-19 had on Village
revenue streams.
Sales tax is the single largest revenue
source for the Village. Shopping local
supports our local businesses while also
helping the Village. All of these dollars
help us make the necessary improvements
to our infrastructure and provides you
with top-notch Village services such as
police protection, garbage collection and
snow plowing.
Finally, one of the most important
things you can do is to get vaccinated
and boosted, especially in light of the
Omicron variant. Do it for yourself, your
family, your friends and your neighbors.
You can register for a free vaccine at most
pharmacies or contact your primary care
physician. I ask all of you to read the
article on the next page about how to stay
in contact with the Village. Whether it’s
text, e-mail, or social media, we hope to
be able to reach you where you are with
important information.
Thank you all for your efforts in the past
year to stay healthy and have a Happy
New Year.
Dan
validated,” said Village Attorney
Steven Elrod.
“We are pleased the Supreme Court
validated our right to regulate this
important public safety measure. I continue
to believe that these weapons have no place
in our community,” said Mayor Daniel C.
Shapiro. “I thank former Mayor Harriet
Rosenthal, who listened to residents,
especially our high school students, and
called for action following the shooting at
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.”
The Village is also thankful for the pro bono
services provided by the Brady Center to
Prevent Gun Violence and Mr. Christopher
Wilson, partner of the Chicago office of
Perkins Coie.
The Village will continue to enforce this
ordinance in a manner consistent with
other local ordinances. It will initially be
enforced primarily through education and
voluntary compliance. A police officer
may issue a citation for a violation of
this ordinance in the manner provided
by law. Any other enforcement of this
ordinance, including search or seizure to
affect this ordinance, must comply with the
requirements of State and Federal law. The
Village does not intend to have members of
the Police Department go “door to door” to
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Sign Up For Text & E-mail
Updates From The Village
Have you ever wondered how your
neighbors stay in the know about Village
news? The Village website’s Notify Me
feature allows residents to sign up to get
up-to-date notices on Village news, events,
meetings, construction projects and more.
Sign up to receive updates from the Village
by clicking on the “Notify Me” button on
the home page at www.deerfield.il.us. Follow
these instructions to register:
• Enter your e-mail address and click the
“Sign In” button.
• For mobile alerts, click the box
allowing you to receive text messages
and enter your full ten digit mobile
phone number.
• When you find a topic of interest,
subscribe by clicking the buttons next
to the item - an envelope for e-mail and
a cell phone for text alerts.
• You will be prompted to confirm your
subscription via e-mail. Click the
confirmation link sent to your inbox.
• Please remember to set your spam
blocker to allow mail from listserv@
civicplus.com.
Please note that you can also call
847.719.7400 for assistance to sign up
to receive these alerts in addition to
emergency alerts.
Notify Me categories currently include:
• Village News
• Farmers Market
• Water Reclamation Facility Updates
After registering online at www.deerfield.il.us
and choosing the kind of information you’d
like to receive, an e-mail, text message or
both will be sent each time new information
is published on the website.
For more information about Notify Me,
contact Communications Coordinator David
Fitzgerald-Sullivan at 847.719.7400 or
dfitzgerald@deerfield.il.us. e
Follow Deerfield on
Social Media
Residents who use social media are
encouraged to follow the Village on
various platforms. The Village regularly
posts updates, photos, and videos across a
number of social media platforms to keep
residents informed about what is happening
in the community.
You can find the Village at the following
accounts:
Facebook:
• @VillageofDeerfield
• @DeerfieldPD
• @deerfieldfarmersmarketIL
Twitter:
• @Deerfield_IL
• @DeerfieldILPD
Instagram:
• @villageofdeerfield
• @deerfieldpolice
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villageNEWS
New Business Façade
Rebate Program
The Village of Deerfield is launching a
Business Façade Rebate Program for
commercial properties within the C-1
and C-2 Business Districts. The program
intends to encourage improvement
and revitalization of the visible exterior
appearance of existing buildings in which
businesses are located.
Qualifying properties must have a building
of at least 15 years of age that is visible to
the public. The program is set to begin on
January 1, 2022 and anticipated to run for
two (2) years. To be eligible, an applicant
must make a minimum investment of
$10,000. Funding is available for up to
50% of their Building Improvements
(up to $50,000) and 50% of their Site
Improvements (up to $50,000). Eligible
businesses can receive up to $100,000 if
both Building and Site Improvements are
addressed. Examples of improvements
under the Business Façade Rebate
Program include, but are not limited to
the following:
Building Improvements:
• Windows and Doors
• Awnings
• Signage
• Exterior Building Lighting
Site Improvements:
• Landscaping
• Site Lighting
• Trash Enclosures
• New Patios and Outdoor Spaces
In addition, all Village permit fees will be
waived.
All proposed improvements are subject
to the review and approval of the Village
Manager’s Office, the Appearance Review
Commission and the Village Board.
Interested businesses should contact Planning
& Design Specialist Liz Delevitt at edelevitt@
deerfield.il.us or 847.719.7483
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Adopt-a-Hydrant
The Village of Deerfield has a program
to ensure that firefighters can access fire
hydrants during an emergency. In the winter
months, heavy snowfall makes finding and
accessing fire hydrants difficult, and every
second counts during an emergency. We
are asking residents, business owners and
community groups to consider participating
in the Adopt-A-Hydrant Program.
Participants get to name their hydrant to
show their commitment to public safety.
Participation involves the following:
• Ensuring the adopted fire hydrant is
clearly visible from the street.
• Keeping the fire hydrant free of snow
and ice. Snowfall and associated
plowing activities can often hide
hydrants under large amounts of snow,
making them difficult to locate quickly
in the event of an emergency.
• Keeping clearances of at least three
feet all around the hydrant. Please use
caution when shoveling.
• Keeping the hydrant free of grass,
weeds and debris.
For more information, visit www.deerfield.
il.us or contact Communications Coordinator
David Fitzgerald-Sullivan at dfitzgerald@
deerfield.il.us or 847.719.7400. e
Teen Connect Program
Deerfield’s TeenConnect program aims to
connect teens who are able to do outside
yard work, including raking leaves and
shoveling snow, with Deerfield residents
who need the service.
The TeenConnect list will provide contact
information for Deerfield teens including
the name and phone number of the teen,
days of availability, type of work they are
willing to do and their expected rate of pay.
Right now, the Village is especially looking
for teens to add to the list.
For more information, contact
Communications Coordinator David
Fitzgerald-Sullivan at dfitzgerald@deerfield.
il.us or 847.719.7400. 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
New Monthly
Memory Cafe on First
Wednesdays
The Memory Café is a place for persons
who are experiencing memory changes and
their care partners to gather for connection
and conversation while enjoying themed
activities.
The meetings are held the first Wednesday
of every month from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. at
the Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan
Road.
Please note that Covid-19 safety
precautions will be in place. Space is
limited, register today.
For more information and to register contact
Judy Hoffman at the Deerfield Public Library
at jhoffman@deerfieldlibrary.org or call 847-
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publicWORKS
Snow Plowing
Operations
The Village’s Public Works Department is
prepared for snow and is able to effectively
clear Deerfield’s 70 center-line miles of
roadway quickly to make safe travel possible
for all who use our streets. To assist your
neighbors and Village staff this winter,
please remember the following:
• Keeping vehicles off the street assists
plows and salt trucks in clearing the
streets more effectively.
• Vehicles cannot be parked on the street
for 24 hours after two inches of snow
have fallen, per Village ordinance.
• By Village ordinance, you may not
deposit snow from your property onto
the street or sidewalk. This can hinder
safe passage of vehicles and pedestrians
and make it harder for Village plow
crews to keep streets clear. If using
a snow removal service, please
instruct contractors to abide by
Village regulations.
• Please be a good neighbor and shovel
and clear the sidewalks in front of your
home for pedestrian safety.
• Remember to shovel an extra area on
your driveway apron or parkway for
your refuse and recycling bins to be
picked up by Lakeshore Recycling.
Winter Tree trimming
The Village’s Public Works Department is
responsible for trimming parkway trees for
traffic clearance, to preserve the tree’s health
and appearance and to prevent possible
damage to human life and property.
The Village has established a 4-year cycle
for the parkway tree trimming program.
Deerfield is divided into quadrants with
Deerfield Road as the north/south divider
and Waukegan Road the east/west divider.
One of these quadrants is maintained each
year.
This year trimming will take place in the
southeast quadrant.
Trimming work is scheduled for the
dormant season to avoid unnecessary
damage or trauma to the tree.
Trimming is done in accordance with
professional standards and may include
cutting lower limbs for clearance and
thinning of the crown.
For questions or concerns, contact the Public
Works Department at 847.317.7245. e
policeDEPARTMENT
Know the 9 p.m. Routine
Have you seen or heard about the 9 p.m.
Routine on social media? This program is
designed to help you prevent burglaries
and thefts from your home, cars or
personal property.
Too often these are crimes of opportunity
perpetrated by criminals looking for an
easy target. An unlocked car with valuables
easily visible is an irresistible temptation
for some thieves.
Similarly, a residence with poor exterior
lighting or an open garage door might
entice a burglar to take a closer look at
your property.
How can the 9 p.m. Routine help?
Humans are creatures of habit. We want
you to get into the habit each night of
making sure you’ve secured your home
and vehicle and taken proactive steps
to combat auto thefts and break-ins.
Every night at 9 p.m., we encourage the
community to: BRING IN valuables
from your car, yard, and patio; LOCK
UP your car, house, windows, garage,
gates and shed; TURN ON exterior lights
and alarm systems.
This campaign has proved successful
throughout the country and we look
forward to implementing it in the Village
of Deerfield.
Please partner with us, your neighbors and
our community to help deter crimes of
opportunity with this proven and effective
program. Stick to it every night, just like
brushing your teeth! e
Beware of Tax Scams
Tax scams tend to rise during tax season or
during times of crisis; unfortunately, we find
ourselves in the midst of both. Scam artists
are using this season to try and steal money
& information from honest taxpayers.
The IRS will never initiate contact with
taxpayers via e-mail about a tax bill, refund
or Economic Impact Payments. Don’t click
on links claiming to be from the IRS. The
IRS will never demand immediate payment,
threaten, or ask for financial information
over the phone.
Taxpayers can find legitimate and qualified
charities with the search tool on IRS.gov to
avoid fake charities.
Senior citizens and those who care about
them need to be on alert for tax scams
targeting older Americans.
For more information, visit www.irs.gov/
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communityCALENDAR
Deerfield park district
Preschool Registration
Preschool registration for the Fall 2022-
2023 school year will begin on January
17. Registration is available online and
in person. For more information call
847-945-0650 or view deerfieldparks.org/
preschool.
Summer Camps
Deerfield Park District Summer Camp
registration began in November. Register
now to participate in a summer filled with
sports, adventure, swimming, friends
and fun! Our Summer Camp Guide is
available online only at deerfieldparks.org.
2022 Permanent Tee Times
Remaining tee times for the 2022
season at Deerfield Golf Club are
available. Check deerfieldgolf.org for a
list of available times. During the winter
months, keep your golf game in full swing
and play indoors using our new golf
simulator. Reserve a day and time now at
deerfieldgolf.org.
Sachs Recreation Center
When the weather turns, we’ve got you
covered. Visit sachsreccenter.org for a full
list of memberships and fitness options to
help you fulfill your New Year’s Healthy
Lifestyle Resolutions!
Winter Seasonal Programs Begin
January 3
Fill your winter days (or nights) with
activities and recreation! To view our
Winter Guide, visit deerfieldparks.org.
For more information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847.945.0650, or
visit www.deerfieldparks.org. e
Deerfield public library
All Library programs are free and open to
the public. Register in advance by phone
at 847.945.3311, online at deerfieldlibrary.
org, or in person at 920 Waukegan Rd.
Online program description notes
program platform (online, in-person, or
hybrid).
Preschool Storytime
January 11, 18, 25; February 1, 8, 15,
10:30-11 a.m.
Ages 3-5
Listen to stories, sing songs, and have fun
while building early literacy skills.
Roving the Red Planet
January 11, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
We’ll cover the past, present, and future of
Martian exploration.
Game Night! (Adult/Teen)
January 24, 6-8 p.m.
Play a fun board game or dip your toe into
an RPG tonight.
The Musical Influence of John Prine &
Steve Goodman
January 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join local musician Steve Justman for a
live music overview of two of Chicago’s
song-writing legends.
Among Us Game Play
January 28, February 25, 4-5 p.m.
Ages 7+
Join us for a few rounds of the popular
digital game. No experience necessary!
Lunar New Year Celebration
January 31, 4-5 p.m.
PreK-Grade 3
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with crafts
and activities.
Kindness Club: Secret Valentines
February 4, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
All Ages
Bring some cheer to our seniors in
assisted living facilities by making
customized Valentines! Pick up a kit
ahead of time.
Creative Writing Club
February 15, 4-5:30 p.m.
Grades 6-12
Join us for the first meeting of our new
writing club. Play writing games, share
with your peers, and learn some new
skills.
Blues 101 with Fruteland Jackson
February 12, 2-3:30 p.m.
Explore Blues music history through
song, lecture, and discussion. A 30-minue
concert will follow the presentation.
For more information and a full listing of
events, please visit www.deerfieldlibrary.org.
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The following is a synopsis of actions taken by the Village Board since the last issue of D-Tales. For complete sets of minutes for Village
Board meetings or to watch meetings on demand, please visit the Village’s website at www.deerfield.il.us.
Village Board Action
Approved a Resolution providing Village personnel direction to provide additional flexibility to food and beverage establishments to
facilitate outdoor service during the Covid-19 emergency (extension #4)
Approved an Ordinance amending Sections 9-24 and 9-24A of “The Deerfield Code of Ordinances,” as amended, regarding purchasing
procedures, disposal of surplus property, and authority of the Village Manager
Approved a Resolution approving amendments to the Village of Deerfield purchasing manual
Approved an Ordinance adopting the budget of the Village of Deerfield for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2022 and ending
December 31, 2022
Approved an Ordinance amending the Village of Deerfield wage and salary plan
Approved a Resolution adopting a consolidated fee schedule for fiscal year 2022
Approved a Resolution endorsing the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus’ Greenest Region Compact 2
Approved an Ordinance authorizing an amendment to an existing sign plan and sign exception to allow a ground sign at 660 Lake Cook
Road (Dimitri’s and Scrambled)
Approved an Ordinance levying taxes for corporate purposes for the fiscal year commencing on January 1, 2022 and ending on
December 31, 2022
Approved an Ordinance abating a portion of the 2021 tax levy requirements for Series 2011B G.O. Bonds
Approved an Ordinance amending and revising the annual budget of the Village of Deerfield for the 2021 fiscal year
Approved an Ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding the creation of a business façade rebate program
Approved a Resolution to award GIS services contract
Approved a Resolution to award turf maintenance contract
Approved a Resolution to award landscape maintenance contract
Approved a Resolution to award tree and stump removal contract
Approved a Resolution to award tree trimming contract
Approved a Resolution to purchase vehicles and equipment
Approved a Resolution authorizing an updated investment policy
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communityINFO
Your Child and 9-1-1
9-1-1 is a vital part of the emergency
response system. If an emergency situation
exists and the only person who is able to
call 9-1-1 is a child, that child’s knowledge
of 9-1-1 and how to use the system can be
the key to getting the help that is needed.
Here are some tips to help arm your
child with the tools they need to make a
9-1-1 call:
Teach your child their last name, their
parent’s names, their home address and
phone number. Always list this information
near the phone.
Teach your child the name of your
employer and the phone number.
Teach your child when they should call
9-1-1.
Teach your child to not be afraid to call
9-1-1 if there is any doubt as to whether
they should.
Teach your child to dial “Nine, One, One”
and never teach them “Nine Eleven”, this
might confuse the child and they may look
for the number eleven on the phone.
Make sure your child can reach at least
one of the phones in your house. Wall
mounted phones can be unreachable for
small children.
Discuss with your child any situations
that may be unique to them. This could
include an elderly live-in relative; younger
sibling or other unique factor that the
child might encounter.
Always call from a safe location. If the
house is on fire, get out and call from a
nearby phone.
Also, teach your child how to use your
home phone and your cell phone to
call 9-1-1.
For questions or concerns, contact the Deerfield
Police Department at 847-945-8636. e
Scam Phone Call? Just
Hang Up!
When a stranger calls and asks you to wire
them money- “Just Hang Up!” Even if they
are purporting to be a utility company, a
relative or the IRS, just hang up.
Every year, thousands of people lose money
to telephone scams- from a few dollars to
their life savings. Scammers will say anything
to cheat people out of money. Some seem
very friendly, calling you by your first
name, making small talk, and asking about
your family; they may claim to work for a
company you trust, or they many send mail,
e-mail, or ads to convince you to call them.
If you get a call from someone you don’t
know who is trying to sell you something
you hadn’t planned to buy, say “No thanks”
and hang up! If they pressure you about
giving up personal information — like your
credit card or Social Security number — it’s
likely a scam, hang up!
Additionally, if you haven’t already, you can
register, for Free, with The National Do
Not Call Registry by either calling: 888-
382-1222 or using the link: www.donotcall.
gov/. The Registry gives you a choice about
whether to receive telemarketing calls at
home or cell phone. Most telemarketers
should not call your home once your
number has been on the registry for 31
days. If they do, you can file a complaint
with the Registry.
Please contact the Deerfield Police Department
at 847-945-8636 or the Illinois Attorney
General’s Consumer Fraud Hotline at 800-
386-5438 if you have been a victim of a fraud.
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New Businesses
A number of new businesses have opened
or will be opening soon in the Village.
Please remember to shop local whenever
possible and welcome them to town.
New in 2021:
River Trails Animal Hospital – 711
Waukegan
The Dog Stop – 495 Lake Cook
Marshalls – 94 S Waukegan
One Medical – 730 Waukegan
Club Pilates – 47 Waukegan
Egg Harbor Cafe – 740 Waukegan Suite 103
North Shore Center For Oral & Facial
Surgery – 700 Osterman
Carson’s (Renovation) – 200 Waukegan
Rosebud (New Location) – 711 Deerfield
Suite A
Hassleless Mattress – 360 Lake Cook
Marcus – 720 Waukegan
Fit Den – 130 Waukegan
Scrambled – 660 Lake Cook
Coming Soon in 2022:
Cyclebar – 190 Waukegan
Brunch Café – 250 Lake Cook
Sweetgreen - 775 Waukegan – 170A
Welcome to the Village of Deerfield! e
Lakeshore Recycling
Reminders
Lakeshore Recycling will collect trees
at no cost on the regular collection day
between January 2 and 25. Please remove
all decorations. This includes real trees only
that are free of chemicals and sprays.
If additional services are needed, such
as scheduling a special pickup for over-
sized items or white goods, or to report a
missed pickup, residents can call Lakeshore
Recycling at 844.NEED.LRS.
Please remember not to block the sidewalk
with your containers and return your empty
carts the day of collection.
If you’re looking for a New Year’s resolution,
consider composting. 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
food waste option, residents can now play
a larger role in reducing waste in landfills
while helping reduce greenhouse gases. e
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communityINFO
THANK YOU!
Our sincere thanks to these residents who volunteered their time on the Village’s various
Boards, Commissions and Committees in 2021.
Appearance Review
Commission
Lisa Dunn, Ch.
Sherry Flores, Vice Ch.
Beth Chaitman ~ Jason Golub
Troy Mock ~ Daniel Moons
Amy Schneider
Board of Building Appeals
David Feinberg ~ Berton Ring
Board of Police
Commissioners
Paul Blakey, Ch.
Dave Bennett* ~ Rick Hiton
Linda Porter ~ Mason Posilkin
Lauren Rothenberg*
Board of Zoning Appeals
Robert Speckmann, Ch.
Leonard Adams ~ Karen Bezman*
Mark Horne ~ Herbert Kessel
Theodore Kuczek ~ Matthew Kustusch
Karen Scott
Cable &
Telecommunications
Commission
Steven Robinson, Ch.
Alan Barasky ~ John Chaput
Neil Charak ~ Paul Davidson
Gregory Lapin ~ Andrew Richter*
John Sanner* ~ Adam Simon
Ken Urbaszewski
Cemetery Commission
Maynard Grossman*, Ch.
Michael Cramer ~ John Allen Kenward
Paul Meintzer ~ Daniel Ziemba
John Zobus
Community Relations
Commission
Susie Wexler, Ch.
Gil Antokal ~ Veronica Boyajian
Jason Caplan* ~ Martin Friedman*
Bill Lundquist ~ Rebekah Metts-Childers*
Anthony Porcelli ~ Zach Raimi
Rebecca Ramsey ~ David Rauen
Drew Spiegel
Electrical Commission
Michael Rouse* (Disbanded)
Family Days Commission
Angie Butera, Co-Ch.
Judy Geuder, Co-Ch.
JR Bailey ~ Philip Bettiker
Michael Butera ~Rick Cercarich
Ron Traub*
Farmers Market
Committee
Nancy Anderson, Ch.
Amy Heller ~ Ann Holway
Joanna Hurley ~ Sharon Jackson
Pat & Tom Jester ~ Kim Kilchenmann
Sally Lipson ~ Sue Pollack
Jane Riffel ~ Karen Scott
Dave Wexler
Fine Arts Commission
Jeffrey Marks, Ch.
Stephen Anderson ~ Amy Charlson*
Dorothy Fiedler
Anne Kleinerman* ~ Steven Silver
Kathleen Warren* ~ Barbara Weisskopf
Plan Commission
Larry Berg, Ch.
Alan Bromberg ~ Lisa Crist
Jennifer Goldstone
Elaine Jacoby* ~ William Keefe
Blake Schulman ~ Kenneth Stolman
Police Pension Board
Mark Anfenson ~ Robert Davenport
Ken Urbaszewski
Storm Water Management
Committee
Lee Rose
Sustainability Commission
Donald Anderson, Ch.
Maria Albulescu* ~ Amy Call
Richard Heller ~ Karrah Krakovyak
William Mertes ~ Michael Shalen
Deborah Tomez ~ Brian Wolkenberg
Village Center
Commission
Jannes Zobus, Ch.
Lori Gross ~ Jennifer Holtz
Mark Horner ~ Joan Reed*
Janice Shaw ~ Vicki Street
Volunteer Engagement
Commission
Susie Kessler, Ch.
Lori Berk ~ Phil Carlitz
Jonathan Kohl ~ Kevin Whitney
(* No Longer Serving) (** Deceased)
If you are interested in volunteering on a Board or Commission, please contact the Village Manager’s Office at 847.719.7400 for an application. e
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Village Officials:
Mayor:
Daniel C. Shapiro - 847.514.3754
E-mail: dshapiro@deerfield.il.us
Trustees:
Robert “Bob” L. Benton - 847.945.1570
E-mail: rbenton@deerfield.il.us
Elaine Jacoby - 847.644.3354
E-mail: ejacoby@deerfield.il.us
Thomas L. Jester - 847.945.6489
E-mail: tjester@deerfield.il.us
Rebekah Metts-Childers - 847.899.1449
E-mail: rmettschilders@deerfield.il.us
Mary M. Oppenheim - 847.948.9423
E-mail: moppenheim@deerfield.il.us
William S. Seiden - 847.945.2442
E-mail: 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 (Public Works)
847.317.2490 (Engineering)
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