Proposed 2023 Annual Budget Now on Public Display

The Village of Deerfield's Proposed 2023 Annual Budget is now available for review online here and at Village Hall. The Mayor and Board will hold the first review of the budget at a Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, October 11, at 3 p.m....

Candidate Nomination Papers Available September 20 for April 4 Consolidated Election

Starting September 20, the Village of Deerfield will have candidate nomination papers available in the Clerk’s Office for circulation for the April 4, 2023, Consolidated Election. Petition forms may be picked up during regular business hours (8:...

National Hispanic Heritage Month

At the September 19, 2022, Village Board meeting, Mayor Daniel C. Shapiro issued a proclamation declaring September 15 to October 15 to be National Hispanic Heritage Month in the Village of Deerfield. Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritag...

Fine Arts Commission Seeking Artists for Public Art Program

The Village of Deerfield is soliciting artwork loans from artists as part of the fifth year of the Deerfield Public Art Program. Artists must be willing to loan works of art for public display for up to one year. The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission will re...

Firearm Safety Programs from the Deerfield Police Department

Guns kept in homes are more likely to be involved in a fatal or nonfatal accidental shooting than to be used in a manner of self-defense. 

 The Deerfield Police Department strongly urges its’ residents to adhere to strict gun sa...

Illinois Supreme Court Allows Deerfield’s 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 De...

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Ad Hoc Working Group Tasked to Make Deerfield Carbon Neutral by 2050

On October 4, the Village Board appointed seven members to the new Greenhouse Gas Reduction Ad Hoc Working Group and asked them to create a 2-5-year greenhouse gas reduction program within the next six months. The goal of the reduction program is to reduc...

Village Approves Affordable Housing Regulations

On October 4, the Mayor and Village Board approved an affordable housing Ordinance that requires new housing developments to include a certain percent of units available to low-to-middle income households in order to increase housing opportunities for a d...

A Message from Mayor Shapiro

Hello, Deerfield!

For those who do not know me, I’m Dan Shapiro. I am a husband, father of two, practicing attorney, and your new Mayor.I’ve served on numerous Village boards and commissions, including three years as Plan Commission Cha...

Village Facility Closures

For the safety of the public and Village staff, Village Hall is closed to the public until further notice. Staff remains available via phone and e-mail. Residents are encouraged to use the drop box for bill payment and the Village website for service requ...

Illinois Appellate Court Upholds Village’s Assault Weapons Ban

The Illinois Appellate Court (2d District) on December 7, 2020, reversed the ruling of the Lake County Circuit Court and found that the Village of Deerfield properly and lawfully adopted an ordinance banning assault weapons in the Village in 2018. &nb...

Join Community Solar to Save on Energy and Go Green

Residents in Deerfield and throughout the North Shore Electricity Aggregation Consortium (“Consortium”) communities are now able to access Community Solar subscriptions through the CS² Residential and Small Commercial Program. &nbs...

Mayor's Message - November 13, 2020

Deerfield, I’m starting to feel like a broken record, but records keep being broken. Illinois has broken the record for the highest daily COVID-19 cases four times in a row this week. Region 9, Lake and McHenry Counties, has broken the positivit...

COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigations to Take Effect in Region 9 on October 31, 2020

Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will be implemented in Region 9, Lake and McHenry counties, beginning at 12:01 am on Saturday, October 31, 2020.

Mayor's Message - October 16, 2020

Dear Deerfield,I am angry and disappointed. Since last Friday, the number of COVID-19 cases in the Village has increased by more than 50, accounting for more than 15 percent of all cases since March in just one week. Due to this increased community spread...

Mayor's Message - October 9, 2020

While many in our community have been tested for Covid-19, over the past nearly seven months all of us have been tested by Covid-19. It has tested our patience, our resolve, and our empathy toward others.Living through a pandemic is hard. It’s h...

Moody's Affirms Village's Aaa Stable Bond Rating

Moody’s Investors Service assigned a Aaa stable rating to the Village’s upcoming General Obligation Refunding Bonds on October 2. The Village Board will vote October 19 to refund the 2010 General Obligation Bonds at a lower interest ra...

Village Board Meeting Agenda Change re: Pickleball at Deerspring Park

March 12 Update: The Centers for Disease Control advises against large gatherings to prevent exposures to COVID-19. Due to the high level of community input expected for the Deerfield Park District’s pickleball proposal, on Monday, March 16, the...

General Primary Election Voting Information

The General Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, March 17. The following information and dates will help make the registration and voting process easier. Visit the Lake County Clerk’s website for full registration and election information.

V...

Keep Inlets Clean on your Street with the Grate Keepers Program

Become a gate keeper of our waterways by registering for the Village’s new Grate Keepers Program. Residents and businesses can now adopt the storm water inlets near their property and pledge to clean the areas around them to reduce local flooding and keep...

Horizon Therapeutics Announces Agreement to Purchase Takeda Campus

Horizon Therapeutics released a statement regarding their agreement on purchasing the former Takeda Pharmaceuticals campus. Read the statement here.

Winter Tree Trimming to Start for Southwest Quadrant

The Village of Deerfield Public Works Department is responsible for trimming parkway trees for traffic clearance purposes, to preserve the tree’s health and appearance and to prevent possible damage to human life and property.The Village has est...

2020 Census Job Opportunities Available

Job opportunities are available with the 2020 Census team including positions as a recruiting assistant. Interested individuals can apply online at 2020census.gov/jobs. For further questions, call 855.562.2020.

Get more information or download the flyer he...

Keep Deerfield Clean - Don't Leave Refuse at the Curb

Be considerate to neighbors by not leaving garbage and recycling carts or large refuse items at the curb or on sidewalks at unsanctioned times. 

On noncollection days, all containers for refuse must be stored in the garage or out of plain sight fr...

Recreational Cannabis Zoning Regulations

Following passage of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act in June 2019, the Village began looking at zoning regulations regarding a possible recreational cannabis dispensary. On November 4, 2019, the Village Board approved an ordinance se...

Give Where You Live Deerfield - MLK Jr. Day

The Village of Deerfield invites everyone to participate in a “Day of Service” in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Join us at Village Hall (850 Waukegan Road) on Monday, January 20, from noon to 2 p.m. for service projects appropriate f...

Holiday Tree Collection

Waste Management will be collecting trees and other organic holiday decorations the first two regular collections in January: 

• Tuesday, January 7 & Wednesday, January 8
• Tuesday, January 14 & Wednesday, January 15

Make sure all bags, metal an...

Pine Street and Anthony Lane Stop Sign Ordinance

Update from December 3, 2019: A final reading of the ordinance took place at the December 2 Village Board meeting and did not receive enough votes to pass. As such, the stop signs will remain in place.

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10th Annual Holiday Drive-Thru Charity Event

The Deerfield Police Department will host its tenth annual Holiday Drive-Thru Charity Event on Saturday, December 14, from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., in the parking lot at Deerfield Road and Rosemary Terrace.

Residents are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys...

Deerfield Winter Celebration - Friday, December 6

Celebrate the season with your neighbors, friends and family at Deerfield’s Winter Celebration! Horse-drawn carriages rides, a two-hour live ice sculpting show, roasted chestnuts and more highlight the evening’s festivities on the fron...

Garbage Delay & Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed on Christmas and New Year's Day

Non-Emergency Village offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 25 and Wednesday, January 1 in observance of Christmas and New Year's Day. Regular hours will resume on the following Thursdays.

Refuse collection (garbage and recycling) on Wednesdays wil...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed for Thanksgiving - November 28 & 29

On Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, all non-emergency Village offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. Regular office hours will resume the following Monday.

Waste Management garbage, recycling and yard waste collection will rema...

Fall Leaf Collection Extended through November 27

November 22 Update: Next week will be the final three days of collection from Monday, November 25 through Wednesday, November 27. There is no pickup schedule for next week, and Public Works will only make one pass per house. To ensure your leaves are coll...

Downtown Lighting Ceremony - Wednesday, November 27

Kick-off the holiday season at the 5th annual Downtown Lighting Ceremony from 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, at Deerfield Village Centre Plaza between Starbucks and Bobby’s Deerfield.Join Mayor Rosenthal and local businesses for free tre...

Give Where You Live, Veterans Day - Monday, November 11

Join the Deerfield American Legion Post 738 to honor our veterans with a Veterans Day Service. The service is taking place on Monday, November 11 at 11 a.m. Due to the snow, the service will be located inside the Jewett Park Community Center.

Afterwards, t...

Change Your Clocks and Smoke Detector Batteries for Daylight Saving - Sunday, November 3

On Sunday, November 3 at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends, and clocks will be set back by one hour. While changing your clocks, it is recommended to check your smoke detector batteries as well. If you have questions about installation or maintenance of a...

Downtown Deerfield Trick-or-Treat - Saturday, October 26

Residents are invited to the “Downtown Trick-or-Treat” on Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Downtown merchants in Deerfield with orange pumpkin signs in their windows welcome children to trick or treat in their stores. This even...

Coal Tar Sealant Ban in Effect for Driveway and Parking Lot Paving

In 2018, the Deerfield Village Board approved an ordinance that bans the use and sale of coal tar pavement sealants and regulates the licensing of pavement sealant professionals.Pavement sealant professionals are required to fill out a license application...

Committee of the Whole Meeting - October 17

The Village Board will be holding a Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday, October 17 at 3 p.m. See the full agenda here.

Park Restoration Work Day - Saturday, October 12

Members of the Village’s Sustainability Commission and Park District invite you to join us as we work together to further beautify and restore a local amenity at Briarwood Nature Area on Saturday, October 12 at 10 a.m. - parking is available at ...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed on Columbus Day, October 14

All non-emergency Village offices will be closed on Monday, October 14 in observance of Columbus Day. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, October 15. Waste Management collection will proceed as usual.

Deerfield Farmers Market Runs June 15-October 12

The Deerfield Farmers Market is open for the season, and this year they are pulling out all the stops to celebrate their 25th anniversary!Located at the northwest corner of Deerfield Road and Robert York Avenue (Metra Commuter Lot), the Market will be ope...

Half-Priced Trees Available with 50/50 Parkway Tree Program; Ends August 30

Pay 50% of the cost for one new parkway tree per residence plus the $80 planting fee - we'll pay the rest! See the variety of available trees, their prices and basic information here.Your tree is guaranteed for one year and will be planted for you in the ...

Greenwood Avenue Closure from Park Avenue to Waukegan Road

Greenwood Avenue will be closed beginning Monday, June 17 through August 16 between Park Avenue and Waukegan Road. Due to the magnitude of the work required between Chestnut Street and Waukegan Road, t...

Water Reclamation Facility Biosolids Haul Starting July 26

The Village of Deerfield's Water Reclamation Facility (WRF), located at 1045 Hackberry Road, will be conducting biosolids hauling operations beginning tomorrow, Friday, July 26, and continuing through the weekend.Due to wet weather conditions, the Village...

Pavement Crack Sealing Beginning July 25

Beginning Thursday, July 25, the Village’s contractor, Patriot Pavement Maintenance, will begin crack sealing operations. Crack sealing involves the routing and filling of cracks on streets to prevent further deterioration. This process helps extend the l...

Proposed Deerfield High School Digital Scoreboard

Update from May 31, 2019: District 113 Superintendent Bruce Law has advised that the District 113 School Board requested additional information at their May 20 meeting regarding the proposed scoreboard. He expects that report to be provided to the School ...

Lane Closure Notice: Southbound Waukegan Road, Monday, July 15

Beginning Monday, July 15 at 9 a.m., the outside lane of southbound Waukegan Road from Ivy Lane through Greenwood Avenue will be closed. This required lane closure and associated work is anticipated to be completed by the end of the week. This work is par...

Village Offering New Online Utility Bill Payment System

The Village of Deerfield now accepts the online payment of utility bills at no additional charge to residents! Visit our website homepage and click the "Pay Online" button or visit https://pay.deerfield.il.us (Munis Self Service).Use our Munis S...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed for 4th of July; Waste Management Collection on Schedule

All non-emergency Village offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Regular office hours will resume the following Friday. Waste Management collection will proceed as normal.

The annual Family Days parade will be taking ...

Keep Deerfield Clean - Don't Leave Refuse at the Curb

Be considerate to neighbors by not leaving large refuse items or garbage and recycling carts at the curb at unsanctioned times. According the the Village's Municipal Code, on noncollection days, all containers for garbage and recycling shall be stored in ...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed May 27; Garbage Collection Delayed; Memorial Day Ceremony

All non-emergency Village offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 in honor of Memorial Day. Regular office hours will resume the following Tuesday. 

Garbage collection will be delayed by one day. If you have questions or concerns, contact Waste M...

Fire Hydrant Flushing Starts Week of April 15

During the week of April 15, the Public Works Department will begin flushing all fire hydrants within the Village. Opening fire hydrants and flushing out water on an annual basis allows Public Works to ensure that hydrants are in proper working condition ...

Coexisting with Coyotes in Deerfield - Tuesday, April 30

Join District 9 Wildlife Biologist Stephanie Fitzsimons, from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, for a free presentation on coyotes in the Deerfield area followed by a question and answer period.The presentation is taking place on Tuesday, Apri...

Village Offering Rebate for Sump Pump Connection Repair

What is it?

The Residential Sump Pump Disconnection Program has been implemented to reduce costly and unnecessary sanitary sewer overflows and backups. For a limited time only, the Village is offering a 20% rebate to homeowners that eliminate illegal sump ...

April 2 Consolidated Election Information

The Consolidated Election will be held Tuesday, April 2, for election of municipal offices, library trustees, park district commissioners, school board members and more. The following information and dates will help make the registration and voting proces...

Southbound Waukegan Road Lane Closure

Tomorrow, March 21, a southbound lane of Waukegan Road on the north end of Deerfield, near Barclay Lane, will be closed for manhole repairs. Work is anticipated to be performed from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The closure will be approximately 1,000 feet.

Please contact...

Change Your Clocks and Smoke Detector Batteries for Daylight Saving - Sunday, March 10

On Sunday, March 10 at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins, and clocks will be set back by one hour. While changing your clocks, it is recommended to check your smoke detector batteries as well. If you have questions about installation or maintenance of a...

Winter Tree Trimming to Start February

The Village of Deerfield Public Works Department is responsible for trimming parkway trees for traffic clearance purposes, to preserve the tree’s health and appearance and to prevent possible damage to human life and property.The Village has est...

Give Where You Live Deerfield - MLK Jr. Day

The Village of Deerfield invites everyone to participate in a “Day of Service” on Monday, January 21, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Village Hall from noon-2 p.m.

Volunteers will participate in a variety of service projects a...

CMAP Conducting Daily Travel Survey

From now through May 2019, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is conducting a My Daily Travel survey asking households to share how and when they get from place to place. This data is being used to accurately measure and understand people...

Holiday Tree Collection

Waste Management will be collecting trees and other organic holiday decorations the first two collections in January: 

• Wednesday, January 2 & Thursday, January 3 (one day holiday delay this week) 
• Tuesday, January 8 & Wednesday, Ja...

Deerfield's Winter Celebration - December 7 & 8

Celebrate the winter season by joining neighbors, friends and our local businesses for fun and festive activities in downtown Deerfield!

Friday, December 7, 5-9 p.m.:

Join us as we celebrate the season! Horse-drawn carriage rides, a two-hour live ice sculpt...

Downtown Lighting Ceremony - Wednesday, November 21

Kick-off the holiday season at the 5th annual Downtown Lighting Ceremony from 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, at Deerfield Village Centre Plaza between Starbucks and Bobby’s Deerfield.Join Mayor Rosenthal, the DBR Chamber of Commerce and local busi...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed for Thanksgiving, November 22 & 23

On Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23, all non-emergency Village offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. Regular office hours will resume the following Monday.

There will be no delay in refuse collection the week of Thanksgiving.

Fall Leaf Collection Running October 22-November 16

The Village’s annual leaf collection program provides residents with an alternate way to dispose of their leaves. Residents may simply rake leaves to the curb or carriage walk line the night before their scheduled pickup so Village crews may use...

Canceled: Give Where You Live, Veterans Day - Monday, November 12

Update: The Give Where You Live - Deerfield event scheduled for Monday, November 12 has been canceled. However, we welcome everyone to join the Deerfield American Legion Post 738 and Mayor Harriet Rosenthal to honor our veterans at the Veterans Day Memori...

Change Your Clocks and Smoke Detector Batteries for Daylight Saving - Sunday, November 5

On Sunday, November 4 at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends, and clocks will be set back by one hour. While changing your clocks, it is recommended to check your smoke detector batteries as well. If you have questions about installation or maintenance of a...

General Election Early Voting Information

The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, and early voting is currently in progress. Deerfield Village Hall is not an early voting site, but the majority of Deerfield residents can early vote at the West Deerfield Township office (60...

Village of Deerfield Trick-or-Treat Hours

The Village of Deerfield will have Trick-or-Treat hours on Wednesday, October 31 from 3:30-7 p.m. 

As a reminder, help Deerfield-area children stay safe this Halloween with the following tips: 

• make sure children are accompanied by adults
• l...

Deerfield Road Public Information Meeting #2 - Tuesday, October 30

The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) is hosting the second public information meeting regarding improvements to Deerfield Road from Milwaukee Avenue to Saunders/Riverwoods Road. The purpose of this meeting is to present the Preferred Alterna...

Westbound Lake Cook Road Bridge Lane Closure

Starting Saturday, October 27 to Monday, October 29, a westbound lane of the Lake Cook Road bridge between Pfingsten Road and Pine Street will be closed for repairs. Work is anticipated to be performed from 5 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday. 

Pleas...

Downtown Deerfield Trick-or-Treat - Saturday, October 27

Residents are invited to the “Downtown Trick-or-Treat” on Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Downtown merchants in Deerfield with orange pumpkin signs in their windows welcome children to trick or treat in their stores. This even...

Westbound Lake Cook Road Bridge Lane Closure

Starting Saturday, October 20 to Monday, October 22, a westbound lane of the Lake Cook Road bridge between Pfingsten Road and Pine Street will be closed for repairs. Work is anticipated to be performed from 5 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday. 

Pleas...

Sign Up for TeenConnect

Deerfield teens – are you looking to help the community and make a little money? Deerfield residents – do you or someone you know need help from time to time mowing the lawn, raking leaves or shoveling snow? Let the Village help connec...

Village of Deerfield Launches Social Media Accounts

Stay connected with the Village of Deerfield! Staff recently launched various Village social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor and Instagram.The purpose of these accounts is to provide information about the Village of Deerfield&rsqu...

Winter Tree Trimming to Start January

The Village of Deerfield Public Works Department is responsible for trimming parkway trees for traffic clearance purposes, to preserve the tree’s health and appearance and to prevent possible damage to human life and property.The Village has est...

Waste Management Tree Collection

Waste Management will pick up trees and other organic holiday decorations during the first two collections in January. All bags, metal and other decorations must be removed.

Per Village ordinance, refuse and recycling carts can be set out as early as sundo...

Pre-Pay Lake County Property Taxes

If you would like to pre-pay your property taxes, Lake County is currently accepting checks made payable to its Treasurer's Office. Get more information here. 

Fall Leaf Collection Extended Through November 30

Due to the late leaf drop this year, the Village is extending this year’s leaf collection program through November 30. This will include limited collection the week of Thanksgiving followed by regular collection the week of November 27, weather permitting...

Deerfield's Winter Celebration - Friday, December 1 & Saturday, December 2

Join us to celebrate the season at the Village of Deerfield's two-day Winter Celebration!Friday, December 1, 5-9 p.m.

Horse-drawn carriage rides, a two-hour live ice sculpting show and roasted chestnuts highlight the evening’s festivities in the front lawn...

4th Annual Downtown Lighting Ceremony

Kick-off the holiday season at the 4th annual Downtown Lighting Ceremony from 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, at Deerfield Village Centre Plaza between Starbucks and Bobby’s Deerfield.Join Mayor Rosenthal, the DBR Chamber of Commerce and local busi...

Fall Leaf Collection Runs October 23-November 30

The Village’s annual leaf collection program provides residents with an alternate way to dispose of their leaves. Residents may simply rake leaves to the curb or carriage walk line the night before their scheduled pickup so Village crews may use...

Change Your Clocks and Smoke Detector Batteries for Daylight Saving - Sunday, November 5

On Sunday, November 5 at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends, and clocks will be set back by one hour. While changing your clocks, it is recommended to check your smoke detector batteries as well. If you have questions about installation or maintenance of a...

Village Hosted Symposium on the Future of Freight Rail Traffic

The Village of Deerfield, along with the City of Lake Forest and the Villages of Bannockburn, Glenview and Northbrook, hosted a symposium to discuss The Future of Rail Freight Traffic on Wednesday, October 11, 7-8:30 p.m., at Melton Hall, Waybright Center...

DBR Chamber Welcomes Firestone Complete Auto Care to Town

On Friday, October 27, 2017, the Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce and Village officials welcomed Firestone Complete Auto Care to Deerfield. The ribbon cutting ceremony featured raffles and a check presentation to the Boys and Girls C...

DBR Chamber Welcomes Forever Young Med-Spa to Town

On Wednesday, October 11, 2017, the Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce and Village officials welcomed new business Forever Young Med-Spa to Deerfield. Med-Spa is located at 471 Lake Cook Rd and provides services from facials to laser t...

DBR Chamber Welcomes Erik's - Bike, Board, and Ski to Town

On Thursday, October 5, 2017, the Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce and Village officials welcomed new business Erik's Bike, Board and Ski to Deerfield. Erik's is located at 636 Deerfield Rd and is the first Illinois location for the ...