Vol. 45, No. 3 - May/June 2023D-Tales
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Vol. 45 No. 3May/June 2023
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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• Mayor: Stop the Violence
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• Public Works Open House May 20
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• Door-to-Door Solicitation Rules
Deerfield Art Festival
Returns June 3 and 4
with Amdur Productions
Amdur
Productions
is excited to
announce
its first ever
art show in
Deerfield.
Scheduled for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday, June 3 and 4, this new event takes
place in the heart of downtown Deerfield
and will feature about 100 juried artists
showcasing and selling their one-of-a-kind
pieces including paintings, photography,
ceramics, furniture, jewelry, wood, fiber and
more! Live music, activities for kids, painting
classes, selfie stations, and the brand new
“Kids Art Stop” where artists invite children
to stop at their booth to learn more about the
art-making process, add to the family-friendly
vibe of this event. Festival food on site and
several restaurants just steps away from the
artist’s booths will ensure that no one goes
hungry!
In addition to the viewing and purchasing
of art, guests are invited to bring their own
gently used wall art to the festival where it will
be donated to the Chicago Furniture Bank,
a nonprofit that distributes furnishings and
art to those leaving shelters and moving into
permanent housing. Several artists from this
show will also be supporting the Chicago
May
Board of Trustees
May 1 & 15, 7:30 p.m.
Sustainability Commission
May 4, 7:00 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
May 9, 6:30 p.m.
Plan Commission
May 11 & 25, 7:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
May 22, 7:30 p.m.
June
Board of Trustees
June 5 & 19, 7:30 p.m.
Family Days Commission
June 5, 5:00 p.m.
Plan Commission
June 8 & 22, 7:30 p.m.
Community Relations Commission
June 13, 6:30 p.m.
Appearance Review Commission
June 26, 7:30 p.m.
A Message from Mayor
Daniel C. Shapiro on
Family Days
As we enter into nicer
weather, I wanted to take
a moment to address the
Board’s plans for this year’s
Family Days celebration.
We have given a lot of
thought and consideration as to how and
whether to celebrate the Fourth of July.
We are aware and sensitive to the tragedy
in Highland Park last year and understand
that people are still grieving. We have given
thought as to what Family Days means for
our community and the importance of not
only remembering those who were affected,
but also those who want to come together
for one of our most popular events of the
year. Despite the horrific shooting last
year in Highland Park, we will go on. We
will celebrate yet respect those who were
impacted by the senseless killings.
I want to assure you that as we plan for this
year’s July 4th parade and other activities,
we have carefully considered how to move
forward together. To be clear, safety is our
top priority. We have been working closely
with our Police Department, Public Works
Department and other agencies to ensure that
all necessary precautions are taken to make
Family Days as safe as possible.
This year’s Family Days Parade will not
only be a celebration of our nation’s
independence, but also a chance for us to
come together as a community and show
our support for one another. We do this in
solidarity with our neighboring towns.
We will celebrate this year’s Family Days
together.
Best,
Dan
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villageNEWS
Furniture Bank by participating in Amdur
Productions’ Green Ribbon Project where
artists place a green ribbon on a piece of art
in their booth, and if the piece is sold, 10%
of the sale will be donated.
“We’ve partnered with the Chicago
Furniture Bank for the past couple of years,
and we’re looking forward to working with
them again,” said Amy Amdur, president of
Amdur Productions. “The amount of wall
art that has been donated at our shows in
the past is truly incredible,” she added. “It
feels good to make this kind of an impact
and to see so many people join us for such
an important cause,” she continued.
The Deerfield Art Festival is located along
Park Avenue. The fest is free and there
is plenty of nearby free parking. Those
traveling by METRA will be pleased to
know that there is a train stop right at the
fest in Downtown Deerfield! Leashed dogs
are welcome.
“When folks come to the Deerfield Art
Festival, we hope they make a day of it and
take time to visit the nearby park, local
shops and great restaurants that make
Deerfield such a wonderful and welcoming
community,” said Amdur. “We can hardly
wait for this show, and our artists are very
excited to be part of this new fest!”
For more information, call 847.926.4300 or
visit www.AmdurProductions.com e
Food Truck Wednesdays
Join us this summer for the Food Truck
Wednesday Summer Series at the Jewett
Park Hazel Avenue Parking Lot on May 17,
June 21, July 19, August 16 and September
20.
The Village will host food trucks and
kid’s activities from 4:30 to 8 p.m. with
live music from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The food
vendors and entertainment will rotate
month to month, so be sure to follow us on
social media for a listing of vendors for each
event. e
A Message from Mayor
Daniel C. Shapiro: Stop
the Violence
It is time that we stop the
hatred, the unnecessary
violence and the overheated
rhetoric. It is time to call
out the evils of intolerance
and consider good over
guns, kindness over killings
and civility over criminality. Giving cover
to those who want an excuse to harm our
kids, our community and our residents
must end. The racist, antisemitic rants serve
no purpose other than to energize more
unnecessary killings, threats and vitriolic
behavior.
According to the FBI, more than half of
religious hate crimes in America in 2021
targeted Jews and were motivated by
antisemitism. The Anti-Defamation League
similarly found that in 2022, antisemitic
incidents in America reached their highest
levels on record since it started tracking
incidents more than 40 years ago. Hate
must not have any space for harbor.
We cannot have more mass murders
than there are days of the year, nor can
we turn a blind eye to outrageous acts of
violence, discrimination and antisemitism.
We cannot each week see children’s lives
gunned down in their classrooms, swastikas
spray painted in our communities or people
treated with disdain because of their gender,
sexual orientation or color of their skin. It
is harmful to who we are, to the soul of our
communities and to our next generations.
Call out the hatred and stop these most
challenging days where we seem to have
daily newscasts about unnecessary loss of
lives or acts of evil. I am confident that from
moments of darkness we will find joy and
hope and light. I am convinced that rather
than act in ways which drive us apart, we
must see each other as we should as fellow
human beings. Hug your kids, tell them you
love them. Call your parents, reach out to
a friend you have not talked to in a while.
Courage and decency are contagious, and
hope will take a life of its own. e
Removing Buckthorn
Buckthorn, a non-native invasive shrub or
tree that can grow up to 22 feet tall, poses a
serious threat to native plants and wildlife.
Its rapid spread across property lines can
create dense thickets that can overtake
natural areas and re-invade cleared habitats
if left untreated.
To combat this problem, the Lake County
Forest Preserves has developed a library of
free resources to help residents eradicate
common or European Buckthorn. These
resources include educational removal
videos and articles, guides for applying
herbicide, and answers to frequently asked
questions.
Once a homeowner has cleared the species
from their property, they can request
a “Buckthorn-Free” garden flag made
of weather-resistant vinyl. These flags
are offered free of charge to qualifying
residents, thanks to a grant from the
Preservation Foundation, the charitable
partner of the Lake County Forest
Preserves. To apply for a flag, residents
must complete a brief form on the Forest
Preserves’ website, LCFPD.org.
Help protect the native ecosystem and
get involved today! Access to these free
and easy-to-use resources can be found at
LCFPD.org/buckthorn and LCFPD.org/
nativeplants e
Family Days Vendors
Wanted July 4
The Deerfield Family Days arts and crafts
expo is celebrating 70 years! The Family
Days Commission is seeking artists and
vendors to join the show on July 4th.
Applications and a small fee of $25 is due
no later than June 23.
The application is available on the Family
Days website.
For more, information contact Jessica
Sciarretta at jsciarretta@deerfield.il.us. e
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policeDEPARTMENT
Crime Prevention Tips
for the Summer
Tips for Homeowners :
• Keep doors to your home and cars
closed and locked, including garage
doors. An open door is an invitation.
• Be a good neighbor and alert police
to any unusual activity in your
neighborhood. Plan for vacation by
having your mail and newspapers
stopped or having a neighbor pick
them up. Leave inside lights on timers
to create the impression that your
house is occupied. Be sure to set your
alarm system. Have a lawn service or
neighbor mow your lawn.
• Avoid home improvement scams
and deception burglaries by taking a
proactive approach. Be particularly
alert to anyone in your neighborhood
looking to perform home repairs and
asking to gain entry into your home.
Ask to see identification and let
them know you are going to call and
get verification from their company
before allowing them inside. If they are
legitimate, they won’t mind the wait.
Tips for Drivers:
• Do not leave valuables or cash in your
car. If you must leave items in the car,
lock them in the trunk.
• Be alert for children playing in
neighborhoods and residential areas.
• Drive safely and slowly around parks
and playgrounds. More children are
out playing during the summer.
Tips for Parents:
• Provide a list of phone numbers of
neighbors, family and friends that your
child can call in an emergency. Make
sure your child knows how to dial 9-1-
1 and when it is appropriate to do so.
• Know the route your child will take
to and from a given location. Remind
your child never to take a shortcut or
deviate from the agreed-upon route.
• Establish rules for using the internet.
Children should have adult supervision
when online. Make sure your child
knows to never give out personal
information on the internet.
• Require your child to check in with a
parent before leaving the house and
when returning home. Teach your
child that there is safety in numbers
and that it is best to be with a group of
friends when going places without an
adult. e
Keyless Entry Car Theft
Cars with keyless entry and keyless start are
a growing target for thieves. With the help
of modern technology, these cars may be
broken into or stolen while the owner’s key
fob sits inside their home. Many new cars
and trucks no longer require a key to unlock
the doors and start the engine, instead using
an electronic fob that transmits a radio
signal to gain entry, or “keyless entry.”
Thieves use portable amplifiers to boost the
signal of fobs located in the home to unlock
the vehicle doors. Once they gain entry
to the vehicle they are able steal valuables
from inside and possibly start the vehicle
(depending on the type of vehicle). Keyless
car thefts generally take less than two
minutes, make little noise, and leave behind
no broken glass as evidence a crime has
even taken place.
Residents with cars with keyless entry can
take the following precautions to lessen the
chance of thieves getting into their vehicle:
• Store key fobs in a metal container or
a bag designed to shield the fob signal
and prevent hacking; such as RFID
sleeves and Faraday bags.
• Consider adding a wheel lock or clamp
to your car to deter thieves.
• Do not leave valuables such as
navigation devices, purses, shopping
bags or electronics in the vehicle.
• If possible, park in a garage or well-lit
area with security cameras.
As always, if you see any suspicious activity
call 9-1-1. e
Bike Safety Tips
There are so many great reasons to ride your
bike: It offers fun, freedom and exercise,
and it’s good for the environment.
Here are a few tips so that you’ll be safe
while you do so:
• Wear a properly-fitted helmet.
Properly-fitted helmets can reduce
the risk of head injuries by at least 45
percent – yet less than half of children
14 and under usually wear a bike
helmet.
• Ride on the sidewalk when you can.
If not, ride in the same direction as
traffic as far on the right-hand side as
possible.
• Use hand signals and follow the rules
of the road. Be predictable by making
sure you ride in a straight line and don’t
swerve between cars.
• Wear bright colors and use lights,
especially when riding at night and
in the morning. Reflectors on your
clothes and bike will help you be seen.
• Ride with your children. Stick together
until you are comfortable that your
kids are ready to ride on their own.
Cop on a Rooftop
On Friday, May 19, Deerfield Police
Officers will spend the day on the roof of
our local Dunkin Donuts, 499 Lake Cook
Road, not on surveillance, but rather raising
awareness and funds for Special Olympics
Illinois. Officers will participate from 5
a.m. to noon at the annual “Dunkin - Cop
on a Rooftop” event in the hopes of raising
$5,000. Last year over $4,000 was raised.
Consider purchasing donuts for your
office or business during this event. Every
donation comes with a free donut from
Dunkin. As part of our commitment to this
cause, we will be selling raffle tickets for $10
for a new Harley Davidson and Camper, as
well as Special Olympics merchandise.
For More Communications Director Mary
Anne Glowacz at 847-794-7501 or e-mail
mglowacz@deerfield.il.us. e
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publicWORKS
Lawn Sprinkling and
Irrigation Regulations
From May 15 through September 15, lawn
sprinkling regulations will be place.
Even numbered addresses may water on
even numbered dates from midnight to
noon and/or from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Odd numbered addresses may water on
odd numbered dates from midnight to
noon and/or from 6 p.m. to midnight. This
applies only to lawn sprinkling.
All irrigation systems are required to
have a backflow prevention device called
a Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow
Preventer (RPZ) that is certified annually
by a licensed inspector. This testing and
certification must be completed every year.
The Village has contracted with Backflow
Solutions, Inc. (BSI) to administer the
backflow prevention tracking program.
The annual backflow assembly test report
must be submitted electronically by your
inspector via the BSI Online system at www.
BsiOnline.com.
For more information, contact the Public
Works Department at 847.317.7245. e
Public Works Open
House – Saturday, May 20
Join the Village of Deerfield and Deerfield
Park District from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on
Saturday, May 20, for a kid and adult
friendly Open House at Deerfield’s Public
Works Facility, 465 Elm Street. Parking is
available at the Patty Turner Center, 375
Elm Street.
This event is free for all ages and will
feature:
• Tours & Exhibits
• Fun Giveaways
• Hands-On Activities
• Vehicles & Equipment
• Prizes
• Vendors & Education
• Public Works Merchandise
For more information, contact the Public
Works Department at 847.317.7245. e
Waukegan Road Water
Main Project
The Waukegan Road Water Main Project
began in early April and is expected to
be completed by early September. The
contract includes the full replacement of all
water main items within Waukegan Road
from Deerfield Road to North Avenue and
requires traffic to be reduced to one lane in
each direction.
Construction is sequenced in a way to
reduce impacts to the downtown area as
well as the high school. Most of the work
near Deerfield Road will be done overnight
to not disrupt businesses in the area, but
work in residential areas will take place
during the day. Public meetings were held
in advance of the project for residents and
local businesses.
Updates on the project are being shared via
the Village website and interested parties
can sign up to receive email and/or text
message updates on the project at www.
deerfeld.il.us under “Notify Me.”
For more information, contact the Engineering
Department at 847.317.2490. e
Deerfield Flood
Information
Special Flood Hazard Areas (100-year
floodplain) in the Village of Deerfield are
located near the Middle Fork and West Fork
of the North Branch of the Chicago River.
The eastern portion of Deerfield is in the
Middle Fork watershed, while the western
part of town is in the West Fork watershed.
For a detailed map visit the Village of
Deerfield website www.deerfield.il.us under
maps and information.
Information on whether your property is in
the 100-year floodplain can be obtained by
visiting the Engineering Department and
having a staff member help you.
Contact the Engineering Department at
847.317.2490 for further assistance.
Flood Safety
The following common-sense guidelines
can help protect you from the dangers of
flooding:
• Do not drive through a flooded area.
More people drown in cars than
anywhere else. Do not drive around
barriers.
• Do not walk through flowing water.
Currents can be deceptive. Six inches
of water can knock you off your feet.
Flood Recommendations
• Stay away from power lines and
electrical wires. If your house is about
to be flooded, turn off the power at
the service box. Electrical current can
travel through water. Electrocution
is the second leading cause of death
during floods.
• Be alert for gas leaks. Turn off the gas
to your house before it floods. If you
smell gas, report it to a Village official
or your gas company. Do not use
candles, lanterns or open flames if you
smell gas or are unsure whether your
gas has been shut off.
• Keep children away from the flood
waters, ditches, culverts and storm
drains. Flood waters can carry items
that have dislodged themselves.
• Clean everything that has been wet.
Flood water will be contaminated with
sewage and other chemicals that pose
severe health threats.
• Look out for animals, especially snakes.
Small animals flooded out of their
homes may seek shelter in yours.
• Do not use gas engines, such as
generators, or charcoal fires indoors
during power outages. Carbon
monoxide exhaust can pose serious
health hazards.
More detailed information regarding flood-
related issues in Deerfield is available from:
• FEMA.gov
• Village of Deerfield Engineering
Department:
847.317.2490
465 Elm Street
Deerfield, IL 60015
• Deerfield Public Library:
847.945.3311
920 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
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communityCALENDAR
deerfield park district
For more information or to register for Park
District programs, call 847.945.0650, or
visit www.deerfieldparks.org.
Apply online NOW for Summer Jobs in-
cluding Summer Camp Counselors, Swim
Instructors, Summer Groundskeeper,
Lifeguard and Pool Cashiers at the Golf
Course at deerfieldparks.org/jobs
Stop to shop for great deals and support
young entrepreneurs at our Flea Market
on Sunday, May 21 from 1-3 p.m. in the
Jewett Park Community Center’s parking
lot. Kids will be selling their old games,
books, toys, stuffed animals, sports equip-
ment, bikes, trading cards and more!
Pool passes are on sale now. Take advan-
tage of our EARLY Bird rate through
May 26.
Re-Use-A-Rama is returning to the Sachs
Recreation Center on June 10 from 11
a.m. – 1 p.m. Visit deerfieldparks.org/events
for a full list of accepted items!
Remaining permanent tee times for the
2023 season at Deerfield Golf Club are
available at deerfieldgolf.org
For more information or to register for
Park District programs, call 847.945.0650
or visit deerfieldparks.org
deerfield public library
All Library programs are free and open
to the public. Program descriptions and
advance registration at deerfieldlibrary.org,
click on “Programs” at the top. Questions?
Email reference@deerfieldlibrary.org
Tuesday New Movie Night
May 9, June 13, Films begin at 6:30
p.m.
The movies to be shown will be an-
nounced a couple weeks prior to the
movie night. Snacks provided.
Let’s Draw: Cartoon Cryptids
May 12, 4-5 p.m., Grades K-6
Learn to draw familiar creatures like
Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster,
but also lesser known beasts.
The Bonds of War (Civil War)
May 18, 7-8 p.m.
Learn the story of five immigrants
from Britain and Ireland, who served
in the American Civil War. Inspired by
a portrait in the collection of the Bess
Bower Dunn Museum.
Memory Cafe
June 7, 10-11:15 a.m.
A place for persons experiencing mem-
ory changes and their care partners to
gather for connection and conversation
while enjoying themed activities. For
more info or to register, contact Judy
Hoffman, 847-580-8954, jhoffman@
deerfieldlibrary.org.
Lunch & Listen: Jazz for the Genera-
tions
June 10, 12-1 p.m.
Enjoy this jazz trio live at DPL! Enjoy
the extraordinary arrangements of
familiar tunes from the 60s. Bring your
lunch; dessert will be provided.
Chicago “Scavenger Hunt”
June 14, 7-8:15 p.m.
Come test your knowledge of Chicago’s
neighborhoods and connect with the
city like never before.
Summer Solstice Yoga and Mindful-
ness
June 16, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Explore gentle movement and stretches
to stimulate the mind and body.
For more information and a full listing of
events, please visit www.deerfieldlibrary.org
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
Accepted a report of staff about Climate Action Report update
Approved a Resolution authorizing a purchase and sale agreement and the acquisition of real property
Approved an Ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Municipal Code regarding alcoholic beverages
Approved a Resolution authorizing a license agreement with the Village of Bannockburn
Approved a Resolution authorizing an award of contract to Unmanned Vehicle Technologies for a drone
Approved a Resolution authorizing an agreement for professional therapy services with First Responders Wellness Center, LLC
Approved a Resolution authorizing an agreement with Ryan, LLC to provide Phase II TIF consultant services for creation of Lake Cook
Road TIF District (TIF#4)
Approved a Resolution granting a one-year extension to a development schedule for a commercial planned development (REVA)
Approved a Resolution to award a contract for 2023 water system valving improvements
Proclamations and Honors
Proclamation recognizing Women’s History Month
Proclamation recognizing Arbor Day
Proclamation recognizing Telecommunicator Week
Recognized Joshua Davlatov, USA Judo Youth National Champion Intermediate Male Under 42kg
Recognized Drew Spiegel, Out-going Community Relations Commission Student Member
boardREPORT
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CommunityINFO
Farmers Market
The Village and the Farmers Market
Committee are looking forward to opening
day of the 29th consecutive Deerfield
Farmers Market season! Come join us
at our new permanent location on Park
Avenue between Jewett Park Drive and
Hazel Avenue every Saturday morning,
June 11 through October 14, from 7 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. We have a lot of fun activities,
entertainment and events planned to make
this our best season yet!
Excitingly, the market will once again be
focused on the promise of “food, friends
and fun” with the return of many beloved
market activities this season. This market
promise will be delivered alongside our
continued goal of presenting a market that
is dedicated to providing fresh, locally
grown and prepared food in a safe, open-air
shopping experience.
This season, patrons will be able to enjoy
many traditional market activities tailored
to fit into our new market environment.
Returning market activities will include live
musical performances, kids’ activities, civic
group participation, and special events.
Some of these activities were present at the
market in a reduced capacity last season,
but will be returning to a full schedule this
season.
The 2023 Farmers Market Events Calendar
will be available on the Village’s website
prior to the start of the season.
Please note that to ensure the safety of
visitors, no bikes are allowed inside the
market and dogs are to be leashed on a
6-foot lead or less.
We are excited to celebrate this season with
our dedicated market vendors and patrons
and welcome any newcomers interested
in joining us! We hope to see you at the
market on Saturday mornings.
For more information, visit deerfield.il.us/
Farmers-Market. e
10 Tips to Reduce
Mosquitoes
The South Lake Mosquito Abatement
District offers the following tips to defend
yourself from mosquitoes and the West Nile
Virus.
Every week:
• Tip free-standing containers such as
flowerpots, watering cans and buckets.
• Change the water and clean bird baths.
• Empty water that collects in folds of
tarps.
• Position corrugated drain pipes to
ensure drainage or dump out water.
As necessary:
• Clean leaves and debris from gutters.
• Store or recycle old tires.
• Clear debris to allow water to flow
freely from drainage ditches and
culverts.
• Filter or aerate ornamental ponds using
a circulation pump, or stock it with fish.
• Drain or fill-in areas of your yard that
remain wet for more than a week.
• Check windows and screens for holes.
For more information, visit www.slmad.org
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Village Vehicle Sticker
Registration Beginning
Mid-May
Applications for 2023 vehicle stickers will
be mailed in mid-May. Stickers must be
displayed on all vehicles registered or
garaged in Deerfield by July 1.
Stickers for passenger vehicles cost $30 if
purchased by June 30. After June 30, a 50
percent late penalty is assessed. If you do
not receive your application, you still need
to have your stickers by July 1.
Additional applications are available online
or at Village Hall.
The Village offers an online payment system
for vehicle stickers. Visit www.deerfield.il.us
and click the “Pay Online” button on the
website’s homepage. There is no additional
charge for online payment.
Additional vehicle sticker purchasing
options include in-person at Village Hall,
returning the renewal application by mail,
or using the payment drop box located in
the median just south of Village Hall on
Jewett Park Drive.
This year’s vehicle sticker design features a
“Climate Action Plan” theme. The Village
has set a goal to reduce carbon emissions by
45% by 2030 and become carbon neutral
by 2050.
Remember, the deadline to display a new
2023 sticker is July 1.
For more information, contact the Finance
Department at 847.945.5000 or visit www.
deerfield.il.us e
Dementia Friendly
West Deerfield Township is planning
a celebratory event to highlight all the
Dementia Friendly work the township has
accomplished after being recognized as a
dementia friendly community.
The event is on Thursday, May 18 at
Deerfield Village Hall from 1:00 to
2:30 p.m. with a refreshment reception
following.
Learn why West Deerfield Township is
a Dementia Friendly community that
supports, empowers and understands fellow
community members and families living
with dementia.
There will be a panel discussion and
information will be available about local
assistance for those with dementia. All
residents of the Township are invited.
Please RSVP to Alyson Feiger, Township
Supervisor, at alysonfeiger@westdeerfield.org
or call 847.945.0614.
Office at 847.719.7400. e
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communityINFO
DEERFIELD AREA
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Deerfield Historic Village will be open
for tours Sundays 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., June
through September.
The site, located at the southwest corner
of Kipling & Deerfield Roads, includes the
Caspar Ott log cabin (the oldest house in
Lake County), the little red school house,
the carriage house, and the Luther and Sack
homes - take a step back in time!
The DAHS survives because of its volun-
teers. Please consider joining us. If you have
an interest in volunteering for events, help-
ing with the website, corporate fundraising,
gardening, giving tours, etc., please email us
at deerfieldhistory@gmail.com e
DAHS Annual Spaghetti
Dinner Fundraiser
Did you know Deerfield played a significant
role in the Underground Railroad in Lake
County, Illinois? Find out how the Ott and
Wilmot families assisted those going North
in search of freedom.
Join the Deerfield Area Historical Society
for the Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
on Tuesday, May 23, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the
Patty Turner Center in Deerfield.
Enjoy a spaghetti dinner catered by
Deerfield’s own Italian Kitchen and a
special presentation by Nicole Stocker of
the Lake County Forest Preserve’s Dunn
Museum.
Register online at dbrchamber.com or email
us at deerfieldhistory@gmail.com. Bring
the whole family, $25 per person, $15
students. All proceeds benefit the Deerfield
Area Historical Society and Historic Village.
ComEd FREE Energy
Efficiency Program
The Village of Deerfield’s Sustainability
Commission has endorsed and tested a
free Energy Efficiency Program that can
save Deerfield residents an average of $377
annually!
The program, funded by ComEd customers,
offers a range of free products and services
including showerheads, LED lightbulbs,
pipe insulation, programmable thermostats,
and a one-hour assessment to help reduce
energy usage and save money.
Certified professionals authorized by
ComEd perform the program, and both in-
person and virtual assessments are available.
The Sustainability Commission encourages
Deerfield residents to take advantage of this
free program and schedule their assessment
today at 855.433.2700.
To learn more and discover additional ways to
save, visit www.deerfield.il.us/green or ComEd.
com/HomeSavings. e
Door-to-Door
Solicitor Rules
Solicitor season is upon us. Solicitors must
adhere to the following guidelines and rules
regulating door-to-door solicitation:
• Must cease solicitation upon owner or
occupant request.
• Must obey posted No Solicitors signs.
• Must carry and display their permit
while they are soliciting.
• May only ring bells, knock or engage
with residents for solicitation between
the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
If a solicitor does not display or cannot
produce a permit, they may not be
licensed to solicit within Deerfield and
can be reported to the Deerfield Police
Department by calling 847.945-8636.
Please visit the Solicitor Permit page on
the Village website to see a list of current
solicitor permit holders.
To prevent solicitors at your home,
prominently display a no soliciting notice
on or near the main entrance by way of a
sign measuring at least 3 inches by 4 inches
in size. No soliciting notices should read
in letters at least 1/3 inch in height “No
Solicitors Invited” or comparable language.
It is illegal in the Village of Deerfield to
solicit at a location where proper No
Soliciting signage has been posted.
With or without a sign, residents should not
ever be afraid to exercise boundaries with
solicitors by refusing to answer their door
or by politely stating ‘no thank you’ or ‘not
interested’ and shutting and locking their
door. Remember however, that as a home-
owner or occupant you may at any time
ask a solicitor to leave your property. Every
resident has the right to feel secure in their
home, should you feel threatened or unsafe
based upon a solicitor’s behavior, contact
the Police immediately at 847.945.8636.
The First amendment and the U.S.
Constitution protect the rights of door-to-
door solicitors and preclude the ability of
a community to ban or significantly limit
door-to-door sales. The U.S. Supreme Court
has upheld free speech for commercial
purposes and the Village’s ability to restrict
commercial door-to-door solicitation is
limited to local regulations restricting the
time, place and manner of door-to-door
solicitations. Homeowners and occupants,
however, do have the ultimate right to
determine whether solicitors shall or
shall not be invited to their residences or
property.
For more information, contact Deputy Village
Clerk Danny VanDusen at 847.719.7404 or
visit www.deerfield.il.us e
TeenConnect
Deerfield’s TeenConnect program aims to
connect teens who are able to do outside
yard work, including lawn mowing, 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.
For more information or to sign up, visit www.
deerfield.il.us or call the Village Manager’s
Office at 847.719.7400. e
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Village Officials:
Mayor:
Daniel C. Shapiro - 847.719.7402
E-mail: dshapiro@deerfield.il.us
Trustees:
Robert “Bob” L. Benton - 847.945.1570
E-mail: rbenton@deerfield.il.us
Larry Berg - 847.612.0777
E-mail: lberg@deerfield.il.us
Elaine Jacoby - 847.644.3354
E-mail: ejacoby@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)
Save the Date!
Deerfield Family Days 2023
July 3 & 4
July 3- Shepard Park:
The Park will open at 5 p.m.
Fireworks, Food Vendors, Games & Live Entertainment!
July 4 - Jewett Park:
All-day (8 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
Activities include: Breakfast in the Park, Dog Show, Arts and Crafts Fair, Parade, 5K Run,
Bike Parade, Flower Show, Games & Rides!
Donations: Family Days is funded by sponsors and donations from local residents
and the Village. Please consider making a donation to Family Days at Village Hall or at
www.deerfield.il.us/familydays. Donations help pay for the July 3 Fireworks and the July 4
Parade.
Parade Route: Please note that the Family Days Parade will have a new route this
year due to the Waukegan Road Water Main Replacement Project. The parade will start at
Deerspring Pool and head west on Deerfield Road and then north on Park Avenue before
ending at Hazel Avenue.
5K Rotary Race: Register for the race at www.deerfield.il.us.
Questions?: Contact Ryan Oates, Public Works Analyst, at 847.719.7466. e