Posted on: May 20, 2022
Deerfield Mayor Daniel C. Shapiro was inaugurated as the 2022-2023 Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC) President on Wednesday, May 18. Shapiro is the organization’s 64th President and second from the Village of Deerfield. Schaumburg V...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: May 10, 2022
Join the Village of Deerfield and Deerfield Park District from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 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 Stree...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: May 17, 2022
Applications for 2022 vehicle stickers were placed in the mail in mid-May. 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 ha...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: May 18, 2022
The General Primary Election will be held Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Polls will be open 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Find your Election Day Polling Place at LakeVoterPower.info.
Early Voting for the Primary only will be at West Deerfield Township from June 13 – June 25, Mo...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: May 17, 2022
Bids for the Village of Deerfield’s 2022 Street Rehabilitation Project were accepted in March and the project was awarded in the amount of $3.27 million by the Village Board in April. Work started in early May and is expected to be complete by O...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: May 4, 2022
Starting in late April, residents started to receive a letter from United Meters Inc. (UMI) asking them to schedule an appointment to have their water meter head replaced. The meter head is the part of the meter that transmits your water usage via radio f...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: November 18, 2021
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 6, 2021
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 6, 2021
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: August 3, 2021
North Shore residents and small businesses in the Cities of Highland Park and Lake Forest and the Villages of Deerfield, Lake Bluff, Northbrook and Skokie will start the state’s largest “price match” electricity aggregation program this October. For this ...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: August 2, 2021
The CDC recently issued new guidance regarding indoor masking, regardless of vaccination status, based on the number of new cases per 100,000 people by county. Lake County is now at a substantial level of community transfer, at 55.56 per 100,000. The CDC ...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: July 7, 2021
Last night, July 6, I was pleased to have officially lifted the Village’s Declaration of Emergency that was first put in place on March 16, 2020. We have had no new cases of COVID-19 in the Village for more than a week, and on Monday, the Illino...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: June 11, 2021
Illinois is now in Phase 5 of the Restore Illinois reopening plan. Effective today, the state has eliminated many restrictions on businesses. Mask requirements for vaccinated and non-vaccinated individuals continue to align with CDC guidelines. Click here...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: May 4, 2021
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: November 23, 2020
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: December 8, 2020
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: September 18, 2020
Candidate packets are available on-line and at Village Hall for the April 2021 Consolidated Election. Three Village Trustee positions, Mayor, and two Library Board Trustee positions will be on the ballot.
Consolidated Election Filing Period is from Monday,...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: November 2, 2020
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: 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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 28, 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.
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Deerfield News
Posted on: 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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: 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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 8, 2020
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: September 10, 2020
Due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19 , the Village will not post official trick-or-treat hours for October 31, and encourages everyone to celebrate Halloween safely with their family and friends. Door-to-door trick-or-treating is strongly discourag...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: September 3, 2020
The Village has become aware of a rumor that we have changed our guidelines for wearing a face mask when in public. This is not true. Our face covering guidelines have been in place for months and have not been altered.
Recently, the Village Board approved...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: September 4, 2020
We’re going into the Labor Day weekend on the tails of sobering news – Lake County’s COVID-19 risk level was changed today from blue to orange following increases in positive cases and deaths.
Labor Day weekend is normally ful...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: August 26, 2020
The State of Illinois announced revised guidelines for restaurants and bar establishments statewide to operate safely and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Based on a recent increase in cases, these latest guidelines will require patrons to wear a mask...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: August 19, 2020
Families with young children need all of our support and collaboration to respond to the impacts of COVID-19. The Village of Deerfield, in partnership with local government agencies, non-profit groups and the DBR Chamber of Commerce, created a “...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: August 12, 2020
Starting tomorrow, Village Hall will be closed from noon to 1 p.m. daily to further limit the amount of staff present in the building at any single time due to COVID-19. Following a positive COVID-19 test of an employee, the Finance and Administr...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: July 22, 2020
Dear Deerfield,
The end of the summer is a popular time to take a vacation. And while we all could use a little rest and relaxation right now, we need to be smart. If you travel, whether for leisure, to visit family, or to move a child to college, take the...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: July 13, 2020
Dear Deerfield,
As we see COVID-19 cases spike in other areas of the country, we must remain vigilant and not let down our guard. We’ve sacrificed and progressed. We cannot risk going backward!
We know the virus is still in our community and to da...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: July 2, 2020
Village facilities have remained closed to the public as part of the Village’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Facilities will open to the public on July 6 following the guidelines in Phase 4 of Restore Illinois. This includes Village Hall, P...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: June 26, 2020
Congratulations Deerfield!
We have entered Phase 4 of Restore Illinois. We have reached this phase through our collective efforts. In Deerfield we took COVID-19 seriously. We stayed home, we washed our hands, we wore face coverings, and we social distanced...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: June 22, 2020
Today Gov. Pritzker announced new and updated guidelines to help more businesses safely reopen in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan beginning June 26. These guidelines have been developed with engagement from businesses, chambers of commerce, industry ...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: June 15, 2020
Village residents wishing to respectfully share thoughts about any matter concerning the Village may do so by submitting an email to publiccomment@deerfield.il.us prior to the meeting. Emails received will be read aloud during Public Comment. Any e-mails ...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: June 2, 2020
At the first Village Board meeting since the killing of George Floyd, Mayor Rosenthal and Police Chief Sliozis held a moment of silence and discussed the Village’s actions to combat bigotry and profiling.
Mayor Rosenthal: Our town proudly display...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: June 1, 2020
On May 29, 2020, Governor JB Pritzker issued new guidelines to re-open businesses and move Illinois into Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan. Today, May 30, 2020, Mayor Harriet Rosenthal issued a new supplemental order to provide clarity to residents in ...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: May 29, 2020
Illinois will enter into Phase 3 of Gov. Pritzker’s Restore Illinois program this Friday, allowing many businesses to reopen in the Village. We have reached this milestone through our collected efforts to stay home, take COVID-19 seriously, and ...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: May 26, 2020
On Tuesday, May 5th, Governor Pritzker released Restore Illinois, a five-phased plan that will reopen our state, guided by health metrics and with marked by distinct business, education, and recreation activities characterizing each phase. The Restore Ill...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: May 3, 2020
The Village of Deerfield construction and landscape hours are as follows:
- Monday through Friday - 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m;
- Saturday - 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m;
- No construction or professional landscape services are allowed to take place on...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: April 21, 2020
Friends and neighbors,
At our Monday teleconference Village Board meeting, I, with the support of the Village Board, issued a supplemental emergency order that requires employees and patrons to wear a face covering when they visit an essential business. Th...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: January 16, 2020
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: November 5, 2019
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: January 2, 2020
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: January 2, 2020
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 28, 2019
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: September 16, 2019
The Village of Deerfield recently adopted the International Code Council’s 2018 edition as follows: model construction, mechanical, maintenance, fire prevention codes and the 2017 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). The adoption of the codes ass...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: January 10, 2020
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: January 2, 2020
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 10, 2019
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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Deerfield News
Posted on: December 12, 2019
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: November 11, 2019
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: December 16, 2019
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: November 20, 2018
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 3, 2019
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 30, 2019
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: May 15, 2019
The 2019 road construction season is in full swing and includes the Village's 2019 Street Rehabilitation Project, the Greenwood Avenue Project, the Woodland Water Main Replacement Project and the Woodvale Avenue Project. Get information on all these proje...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 24, 2019
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 24, 2019
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 1, 2019
The Village of Deerfield will have Trick-or-Treat hours on Thursday, 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
- lo...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 25, 2019
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: July 15, 2019
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 4, 2019
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 ...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 7, 2019
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 News
Posted on: June 6, 2019
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: September 11, 2019
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, and to make sure we're ready, the Village of Deerfield will be performed a test of our emergency alert system, CivicReady, on Wednesday, September 18 at 9 a.m. Please note that this alert is only a test....
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Deerfield News
Posted on: September 30, 2019
Based on surveillance of mosquito populations and mosquito-borne disease, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground-based adult mosquito control treatment this evening, September 30, in the northern portion of Deerfield (see ma...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: September 5, 2019
Visit Deerfield Road and Park Avenue on Saturday, September 28, 5:30-9 p.m., for a day of music, food and fun at Deerfield’s annual Harvest Fest.The morning of the event will kick-off at the Farmers Market from 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. In a...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: September 13, 2019
The Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground-based adult mosquito control treatment this evening, September 25, in the northwest portion of Deerfield (see map below). The application will occur after 9 p.m., weather permitting.
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Deerfield News
Posted on: August 30, 2019
Members of the Village’s Sustainability Commission and Deerfield Park District invite you to join us for a guided educational tree walk! View the flyer here.
- Saturday, September 21 @ 10 a.m.
- Located at Jewett Park starting at the Hazel Avenue ...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: September 3, 2019
The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission will host a community open house to showcase the 23 pieces selected for the sixth year of the Deerfield Public Art Program before they are put on display throughout the Village.
The event will be held in the Deerfield Pub...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: September 13, 2019
Based on three additional West Nile Virus positive mosquito collections in the Village, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground-based adult mosquito control treatment this evening, September 13, in the northeastern portion of...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: August 19, 2019
The Deerfield-Bannockburn-Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 16th annual Healthy Lifestyle Expo on Saturday, September 7 at the Patty Turner Center from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. This event, sponsored by Whitehall Deerfield, is free to attend and will fea...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: August 19, 2019
Mark your calendars for the Historical Society’s Fall Festival on Sunday, September 8, from noon-4 p.m. at the Deerfield Historic Village. The event will feature tours of the Village, craft demonstrations, historic games, antique cars, farm anim...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: August 19, 2019
Non-Emergency Village offices will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Regular office hours will resume the following Tuesday.
Waste Management collection will be delayed by one day the week of September 2. Tuesday collection will ...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: August 20, 2019
Based on a third West Nile Virus positive mosquito collection in this area, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground-based adult mosquito control treatment this evening, August 20, in the eastern portion of Deerfield (see map ...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: July 2, 2019
The Village of Deerfield is soliciting artwork loans from artists as part of the sixth 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 rev...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: June 13, 2019
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: August 14, 2019
Based on a West Nile Virus positive mosquito collection in this area, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground-based adult mosquito control treatment this evening, August 14, in the eastern portion of Deerfield (see map below)...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: July 30, 2019
According to the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District, a mosquito collection from the eastern end of the Village has tested positive for West Nile Virus. This is the first positive mosquito collection in the Village this season.
Based on that collection a...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: July 25, 2019
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: July 24, 2019
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: May 8, 2019
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 ...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: July 12, 2019
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: July 10, 2019
The Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground-based adult mosquito control treatment within the northwest portion of the Village of Deerfield this evening, July 10.The application will occur after 10 p.m., weather permitting. See t...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: June 13, 2019
Join us for the annual Family Days celebration on Wednesday, July 3 at Brickyards Park and Thursday, July 4 at Jewett Park. See below for a schedule of events. For more information, contact Justin Keenan at 847.719.7462 or visit the Family Days website pa...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: June 13, 2018
The 53rd annual Rotary 10K Race & 5K Walk/Run is set to kick off on July 4 at 8 a.m. at a new route starting at Maplewood Park. Registration begins at 7 a.m., and the race will be held rain or shine. The first 200 registered participants will receive ...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: June 27, 2019
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 ...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: June 28, 2019
The Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground-based adult mosquito control treatment within the northwest portion of the Village of Deerfield this evening, June 28.The application will occur after 10 p.m., weather permitting. See t...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: December 4, 2018
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 ...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: June 7, 2019
Retire your worn American flags on Friday, June 14 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Jewett Park, and join the Sons of The Deerfield American Legion for a Flag Day retirement ceremony and education program. Flags can also be dropped off at the Deerfield American Leg...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: June 6, 2019
Learn how to identify buckthorn, remove it and replace it in your yard on Saturday, June 15 at 10 a.m. at the Deerfield Public Library.
Buckthorn has harmful effects on surrounding trees, wildlife and native landscapes. Learn from an expert why these invas...
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Download the flyer here.
Deerfield News
Posted on: June 7, 2019
On Monday, June 10, from 9 p.m.-midnight, the Deerfield Road Metra Underpass will be closed for the repair of damaged railings.
Westbound traffic will be detoured from Deerfield Road to Park Avenue, Park Avenue to Hazel Avenue, Hazel Avenue to Ch...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: May 21, 2019
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: April 8, 2019
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 ...
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Watch our hydrant flushing video here.
Deerfield News
Posted on: April 25, 2019
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: March 1, 2019
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 ...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: March 22, 2019
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 19, 2018
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 31, 2018
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: January 15, 2019
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: January 7, 2019
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 10, 2018
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: December 27, 2018
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: November 6, 2018
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: November 5, 2018
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: November 9, 2018
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.
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 3, 2017
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 25, 2018
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 31, 2018
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 22, 2018
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 3, 2018
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 15, 2018
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 26, 2018
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.
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 11, 2018
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 19, 2018
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.
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Deerfield News
Posted on: September 10, 2018
Starting at 8:30 a.m., one lane of northbound Waukegan Road just north of Kates Road, approximately 300 feet, will be closed for a fire hydrant replacement. This closure is anticipated to last until 1:30 p.m.
Contact the Public Works Department at 847.317....
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Deerfield News
Posted on: September 11, 2018
Due to September being National Preparedness Month, the Village of Deerfield sent out a test emergency alert through CivicReady on Wednesday, September 12.
This alert was sent to those who signed up through CivicReady and is available in the form of a phon...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: August 28, 2018
Celebrate the Historical Society's 50th Anniversary at their Jubilee event on Sunday, September 30, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Deerfield Historic Village. This event is kid-friendly and free for all ages.The Jubilee will feature tours of the Historic Vill...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: September 14, 2018
The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission will host a community open house at the Deerfield Library to showcase the more than 25 pieces selected for the fifth year of the Deerfield Public Art Program before they are put on display. The open house, which runs fro...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: August 22, 2018
Visit Deerfield Road and Park Avenue on Saturday, September 22, 5:30-9 p.m., for a day of music, food and fun at Deerfield’s annual Harvest Fest.The morning of the event will kick-off at the Farmers Market from 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. In a...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: September 10, 2018
One lane is closed to westbound traffic on Deerfield Road at Robert York Avenue. The lane closure will remain in place until mid-day on Thursday, September 13. The closure is necessary to accommodate a utility repair. Please use alternate routes and expec...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: August 28, 2018
The Deerfield-Bannockburn-Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 15th annual Healthy Lifestyle Expo on Saturday, September 8 at the Patty Turner Center from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. This event, sponsored by Whitehall Deerfield, is free and will feature flu s...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: August 28, 2018
Non-Emergency Village offices will be closed on Monday, September 3 in observance of Labor Day. Regular office hours will resume the following Tuesday.
Waste Management collection will be delayed by one day the week of September 3. Tuesday collection will ...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: July 27, 2018
Join the Deerfield Police Department and Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District for an "EveryDay Hero" Blood Drive! The blood drive is taking place on Friday, August 3 from noon to 6:00 p.m. at Deerfield Village Hall, 850 Waukegan Rd.
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Deerfield News
Posted on: June 4, 2018
Landscape and yard waste pickup runs the first week of April through December 15. The price of landscape waste stickers this year is $2.82.Residents north of Deerfield Road will have yard waste collected on Tuesdays; those south of Deerfield Road will hav...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: July 3, 2018
Home fireworks displays are illegal and dangerous. Keep yourself, your family, friends and neighbors safe and enjoy professional fireworks displays. Thousands of people, including many children, end up in hospital emergency rooms each year on and around t...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: June 14, 2018
Join us for the annual Family Days celebration on Tuesday, July 3 at Brickyards Park and Wednesday, July 4 at Jewett Park. See below for a schedule of events. For more information, contact Justin Keenan at 847.719.7462 or visit the Family Days website pag...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: June 13, 2018
The 52nd annual Rotary 10K Race/5K Walk is set to kick off on July 4 at 8:00 a.m. beginning in the Walden School Parking Lot. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m., and the race will be held rain or shine. The first 200 registered participants will receive a t...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: June 25, 2018
All non-emergency Village offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Regular office hours will resume the following Thursday.
Wednesday garbage collection will be delayed by one day while Tuesday collection wil...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: May 21, 2018
All non-emergency Village offices will be closed on Monday, May 28 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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: March 22, 2018
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 20, 2017
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: December 19, 2017
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: November 1, 2017
The Village of Deerfield invites everyone to participate in a “Day of Service” on Monday, January 15, 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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: December 26, 2017
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: November 9, 2017
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: November 28, 2017
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: November 14, 2017
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 3, 2017
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: November 3, 2017
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: September 26, 2017
September is National Preparedness Month, so the Village would like to remind you to stay informed and prepared for an emergency by signing up for alerts with CivicReady. With CivicReady, the Village is able to send personalized voice, email and text mess...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: October 3, 2017
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...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: September 26, 2017
Due to September being National Preparedness Month, the Village of Deerfield sent out a test emergency alert through CivicReady on Wednesday, September 27, at 9:00 a.m.
This alert was sent to those who signed up through CivicReady and came in the form of a...
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Deerfield News
Posted on: September 28, 2017
On Saturday, September 23, at approximately 10 a.m., a Riverwoods resident contacted the Deerfield-Bannockburn-Riverwoods Dispatch Center seeking assistance with a desperate and unusual request – fuel for a hospital in Puerto Rico to save the li...
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Deerfield News