Public Works Open House - Saturday, May 18

In honor of Public Works Week, join us and the Park District on Saturday, May 18 for a kid- and adult-friendly Open House at the Village's Public Works Facility (465 Elm Street)! This event is free for all ages and will feature:

• Tours & Exhibits
• Fun Giv...

Village Statement on Appeal of Assault Weapons Ban Ruling

Updated April 16, 2019

The Village of Deerfield issues the following statement announcing the appeal of the March 22, 2019 court ruling regarding the assault weapons ordinance:

"On April 15, the Mayor and Village Board unanimously agreed to appeal the ...

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 ...

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...

Landscape Waste Pickup Runs April 1-December 15

Landscape and yard waste pickup runs the first week of April through December 15. The price of landscape waste stickers this year is $2.88.Residents north of Deerfield Road will have yard waste collected on Tuesdays; those south of Deerf...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Village Statement on Assault Weapons Ban Court Ruling

Updated March 22, 2019

The Village of Deerfield issues the following statement regarding the March 22, 2019, court ruling on the assault weapons ban ordinance:

"The Village of Deerfield and our legal team are closely reviewing the ruling entered today ...

Winter Thaw Flood Prevention Tips

With warmer weather and rain on its way, residents can expect an increase of melted snow. Protect your home from ice damming and your street from flooding with the following tips:

• Clear sewer inlets on your street. Remove any snow and debris from the inlet...

Street Rehabilitation & Woodland Subdivision Open House Tonight

Reminder: The Village's Public Works & Engineering Department will be hosting an open house tonight at 6:30 p.m. for those affected by the Woodland Subdivision Water Main Replacement Project and one at 7 p.m. for those affected by this year's Street R...

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...

Deerfield Village Center Resident Survey

The Village of Deerfield’s Village Center Commission (VCC) is asking residents to take 5 minutes and complete the 2019 Village Center Resident Survey! The survey is available online here from now through March 31, 2019.

The VCC continues...

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...

Woodvale Avenue Project Public Meeting - Wednesday, February 20, 2019

The Village of Deerfield invites you to attend a Public Information Meeting concerning the ongoing Engineering Study for Woodvale Avenue, between North Avenue and the dead-end of Woodvale Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to introduce the project to t...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed for Presidents' Day, February 18

All non-emergency Village offices will be closed on Monday, February 18 in honor of Presidents' Day. Regular office hours will resume the following Tuesday. 

Garbage and recycling collection will proceed as normal.

Waste Management Refuse Collection Delay This Week

Due to severely cold weather, Waste Management will not be running any trucks on Wednesday, January 30 or Thursday, January 31.

At this time, garbage-only pickup will resume the following Friday, February 1 and will be completed by the end of Saturday, Feb...

Wind Chill Warning, Warming Shelters, Preventing Frozen Pipes and More

Wind Chill Warning: January 29-January 31

Weather Report

Wind Chill Warnings have been reported for Lake and Cook Counties from approximately 6 p.m. tonight to noon on Thursday. Wind chills as low as -50 and -55 are expected and can quickly cause frostbite ...

USPS Supends Mail Service Due to Cold Weather

Due to the extreme cold, USPS has suspended mail service in Deerfield and throughout the Midwest on Wednesday, January 30 and Thursday, January 31. If there are reports of a further delay, we will update residents via social media, the website and e-newsl...

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...

ComEd Holiday Lights Exchange Event - Thursday, January 10

The Village is partnering with ComEd for a holiday light exchange on Thursday, January 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Village Hall (850 Waukegan Road) in the Board Room. Residents and visitors can exchange up to ten strands of working incandescent lights fo...

ComEd to Perform Routine Tree Trimming

The Village has been advised that ComEd will be performing routine vegetation management in parts of Deerfield within the next three months. ComEd has sent notification to any affected residents and property owners. If you have questions or concerns, plea...

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

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

Refuse collection (garbage and recycling) will be delayed by o...

Candidate Nomination Papers Available for April 2 Consolidated Election

Starting September 18, the Village of Deerfield will have candidate nomination papers available in the Clerk’s Office for circulation for the April 2, 2019, Consolidated Election. Petition forms may be picked up during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to...

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...

Large-Scale Power Outage Update

Updated at 8:30 a.m., November 27: Approximately 170 Deerfield customers remain without power, and restoration times are now being made available. Some customers who experienced the greatest damage and single-customer outages may take longer to regain pow...

Waste Management Refuse Collection Delay This Week

Due to extreme weather conditions, Waste Management refuse collection will be delayed by one day for residential and commercial pickup. Those with Tuesday collection will have pickup on Wednesday, and those with Wednesday collection will have pickup on Th...

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...

Northbound Waukegan Road Lane Closure Near Kates Road

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....

Village of Deerfield Performs Test of Emergency Notification System

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...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed for Columbus Day, October 8

All non-emergency Village offices will be closed on Monday, October 8 in observance of Columbus Day. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, October 9. Garbage collection will proceed as usual.

2018 Street Rehabilitation Project is Underway

Bids for the Village of Deerfield 2018 Street Rehabilitation Project were accepted in March and the project was awarded by the Village Board in April. Work is currently anticipated to begin in May, and will be complete by Thanksgiving. The contract will i...

Village-Wide Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place September 27

Due to an increase in overall mosquito populations, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground-based adult mosquito control treatment in the northwest quadrant of the Village this evening, September 27. The application will occu...

Deerfield Area Historical Society Jubilee - Sunday, September 30

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...

Fine Arts Commission Public Art Open House - Wednesday, September 26

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...

Deerfield Harvest Fest - Saturday, September 22

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...

Village-Wide Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place September 19

Due to an increase in overall mosquito populations following heavy rainfall, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a village-wide, ground-based adult mosquito control treatment this evening, September 19. The application will occur ...

Deerfield Road Lane Closure at Robert York Avenue

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...

Village-Wide Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place September 13

Due to an increase in overall mosquito populations following heavy rainfall, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a village-wide, ground-based adult mosquito control treatment this evening, September 13. The application will occur ...

Village-Wide Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place September 4

Based on West Nile Virus positive mosquito collections from the eastern end and northern end of the Village, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a village-wide, ground-based adult mosquito control treatment this evening, September...

DBR Chamber Healthy Lifestyle Expo - Saturday, September 8

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...

Southlake Mosquito Abatement District Reports Positive West Nile Collection Test

The Southlake Mosquito Abatement District (SLMAD) recently reported that three mosquito collections have tested positive for West Nile Virus in Deerfield.SLMAD conducted ground-based adult mosquito control treatments in those specific areas, but ...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed for Labor Day; Garbage Collection Delayed

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 ...

Ongoing Sewer Lining Taking Place in Northeast & Northwest Deerfield

The Village's annual sewer lining program is currently ongoing throughout the northeast and northwest quadrants of Deerfield. Streets with sections of sanitary sewers being lined include the following: Caroline Ct., Knollwood Rd., Kenton Rd., Kingston Ter...

50/50 Parkway Tree Program

Application

The Application for the Fall Parkway Tree Program becomes available mid-summer of each year. When you have made your selection, fill out the Tree Order Form and return it to the Village, along with a check in the proper amount. The last date fo...

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 rev...

Village-Wide Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place August 27

Based on West Nile Virus positive mosquito collections from the eastern end and northern end of the Village, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a village-wide, ground-based adult mosquito control treatment this evening, August 27...

Village-Wide Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place August 17

Based on West Nile Virus positive mosquito collections from the eastern end and northern end of the Village, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a village-wide, ground-based adult mosquito control treatment this evening, August 17...

Southbound Waukegan Road Closure to Take Place Wednesday, August 15

On Wednesday, August 15, both southbound lanes of Waukegan Road will be closed at the Greenwood Avenue intersection. The closure is approximately .6 miles long and will be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for the completion of sewer lining operations for 442 linear fee...

Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place August 10

Based on West Nile Virus positive mosquito collections from the eastern end and northern end of the Village, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground based adult mosquito control treatment within the Village of Deerfield this ...

Deerfield Police "EveryDay Hero" Blood Drive - August 3

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.

To ...

Landscape Waste Pickup Runs April 1-December 15

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...

Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place August 1

Based on a West Nile Virus positive mosquito collection from the eastern end of the Village, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground based adult mosquito control treatment within the Village of Deerfield this evening, August ...

Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place July 26

Based on a West Nile Virus positive mosquito collection from the eastern end of the Village, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground based adult mosquito control treatment within the Village of Deerfield this evening, July 26...

Large-Scale Power Outage Update - ComEd on Scene

Update: Power is restored.

We have been notified of a large-scale power outage affecting the east side of the Village. At this time, ComEd crews are on scene and power has been restored to a number of residents. We will provide updates on ComEd's progress ...

Village-Wide Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place July 11

The Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a Village-wide ground-based adult mosquito treatment this evening, July 11, weather permitting. The application will occur after 10 p.m. 

All Village residents on the District’...

Leave Fireworks to the Professionals

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...

Village-Wide Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place July 6

The Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a Village-wide ground-based adult mosquito treatment this evening, July 6, weather permitting. The application will occur after 10 p.m. 

All Village residents on the District’s...

Deerfield Family Days - July 3 & 4

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...

52nd Annual Rotary Race to Take Place on July 4

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...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed for 4th of July; Wednesday Garbage Collection Delayed

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...

Village Statement on Assault Weapons Ordinance Amendment

The Village of Deerfield issues the following statement regarding the June 18, 2018, amendment of the assault weapons ordinance:

"On Monday, June 18, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield adopted an ordinance that amends its Village Code t...

Village Statement on Assault Weapons Ban Temporary Restraining Order

The Village of Deerfield issues the following comment following the June 12, 2018, granting of the Temporary Restraining Order:“We are reviewing with our legal team the full written opinion that the Judge entered. We will, of course, honor the o...

Village-Wide Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place June 28

The Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a Village-wide ground-based adult mosquito treatment this evening, June 28, weather permitting. The application will occur after 10 p.m. 

All Village residents on the District’...

Vehicle Stickers Due July 1/Metra Parking Renewals on Sale

Vehicle stickers and Metra parking pass renewals are on sale May 14. 

Vehicle stickers can be purchased online or at Village Hall. Vehicle stickers must be displayed by July 1. Get more information or pay online here. 

Metra parking pass r...

Deerfield Approves Pro Bono Legal Services for Assault Weapons Ban Litigation

Updated May 8

On Monday, May 7, the Deerfield Village Board unanimously approved the pro bono services of both the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence (the “Brady Center”) and Mr. Christopher Wilson, managing partner of the Chicago off...

Village-Wide Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place June 13

The Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a Village-wide ground-based adult mosquito treatment this evening, June 13, weather permitting. The application will occur after 10 p.m. 

All Village residents on the District’...

Village Board Passes Assault Weapons Ban

Updated May 8

At the Village Board meeting on February 20, 2018, Mayor Rosenthal directed that Staff and the Village Attorney present a report concerning the implementation of a ban on assault weapons. The proposed ordinance would ban the possession, sale ...

Coal Tar Sealant Ban Effective May 1

On April 2, 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. The ordinance is effective May 1, 2018. Pavement sealant professionals ar...

Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place June 8

The Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground-based adult mosquito treatment this evening in the northwest area of town, weather permitting. The application will occur after 10 p.m. If you have questions or concerns, contact the So...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed for Memorial Day - May 28; Garbage Collection Delayed

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...

Canceled: Deerfield Area Historical Society Jubilee - May 20

Update: Due to inclement weather, the Jubilee has been canceled.Thank you to everyone who provided support for the Deerfield Area Historical Society.If you’d like to provide a donation to the non-profit organization, you can find inform...

Deerfield Police "Everyday Heroes Blood Drive" - May 11

Join the Deerfield Police Department and Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District for the "Everyday Heroes Blood Drive!" 

The blood drive is taking place on Friday, May 11 from noon to 6:00 p.m. at Deerfield Village Hall, 850 Wauke...

Fire Hydrant Flushing - Week of April 23

During the week of April 23, 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 ...

Statement on Easterday Assault Weapons Ban Lawsuit

Updated April 6

The sole legal issue in the Easterday lawsuit filed by the Illinois State Rifle Association and Second Amendment Foundation is whether the Village lawfully “amended” its prior assault weapons ordinance under Illinois law. The lawsuit admits...

Illinoisans Allowed to Deduct Prepaid Property Taxes

The more than 20,000 Lake County taxpayers who prepaid their property taxes last December are allowed to deduct their prepaid property taxes on their 2017 federal tax return, according to a statement from the U.S. Treasury Department.

The U.S. Department o...

Electronics Recycling Event - Thursday, April 19

Join Walgreens and the Village of Deerfield for a free community electronics recycling event on Thursday, April 19 from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at 200 Wilmot Road. 

Accepted Items Include: Personal Computers, Tablets, Electronic Keyboards, Mice, Small Scale...

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...

ComEd to Perform Routine Tree Trimming

The Village has been advised that ComEd will be performing routine vegetation management in parts of Deerfield within the next three months. If you have concerns or have trees you maintain yourself, please contact ComEd at 800.334.7661. For more informati...

Register Your Backflow Prevention Device

Do you want to help keep the Village’s water system safe and secure? Please take the survey linked here to register your backflow prevention device if it isn’t registered already. Residents will also receive a copy of this survey as pa...

Winter Flood Prevention Tips

With recent warm weather and rain, residents can expect an increase of melted snow. Protect your home and street from flooding with the following tips:

• Clear sewer inlets on your street. Remove any snow and debris from the inlets on your street to prevent ...

March 20 Primary Election Voting Options

The General Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. 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.

Vote ...

General Primary Election Voting Information

The General Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. 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.

Voter...

Amtrak Hiawatha Line Proposed Expansion (Chicago-Milwaukee)

UPDATE: On January 30, Metra advised the Village of Deerfield the originally proposed 1,600-foot "turnback" track has been deemed unnecessary to the project and has been removed from the proposal. For more information, call 847.719.7400 or visit...

Village Seeking RFQs for Legal Services

The Village of Deerfield is accepting qualifications from qualified attorneys to assist Village staff with legal services required by the Village. Only attorneys, who are currently licensed to practice law in Illinois and maintain an office in Illinois, o...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed for Presidents' Day, February 19

All non-emergency Village offices will be closed on Monday, February 19 in honor of Presidents' Day. Regular office hours will resume the following Tuesday. 

Garbage collection will not be delayed.

Register Your 5th Grader for the Village's Free Girl Power Program

Registration is open for the Village's free Girl Power program for 5th graders. The program is ongoing and takes place every Wednesday, from January 31 to March 14, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Girl Power teaches young girls about friendship, emotions, peer p...

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...

Join the Deerfield Police Department for a New Year Blood Drive

Join the Deerfield Police Department and Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District for a New Year Blood Drive! 

The blood drive is taking place on Friday, February 2 from noon to 6:00 p.m. at Deerfield Village Hall, 850 Waukegan Rd.

Appointmen...

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...

Building and Code Enforcement Issues Policy Changes for 2018

Effective January 1, 2018, new changes in policy and procedure took effect in the Building and Code Enforcement Division. The changes are as follows: 

• Fee change for plumbing inspections from $75 to $80
• Fee change for general re-inspection...

Participate in Give Where You Live for MLK Jr. Day

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...

Village Raises Flag to Celebrate Illinois Bicentennial

In honor of the state's 200th birthday, the Village of Deerfield hosted a bicentennial flag-raising ceremony to kick off the year-long celebration. The flag was raised at noon simultaneously with communities across Illinois.

Read on...

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...

Garbage Collection Delayed for Holidays

In observance of the holidays, garbage collection will be delayed by one day the weeks of Christmas and New Year's. 

Those with Tuesday collection will have waste picked up on Wednesday, and those with Wednesday collection will have waste picked u...

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. 

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed on Christmas and New Years Day

Non-Emergency Village offices will be closed on Monday, December 25 and Monday, January 1 in observance of Christmas and New Years Day. Regular hours will resume on the following Tuesdays. 

Have a happy and safe holiday season!

8th Annual Holiday Drive-Thru Charity Event

The Deerfield Police Department will host its eighth annual Holiday Drive-Thru Charity Event on Saturday, December 9, 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...

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...

Village's Water Reclamation Facility Performed Semi-Annual Biosolid Hauling

The Village of Deerfield's Water Reclamation Facility (WRF), located at 1045 Hackberry Road, conducted its semi-annual hauling of biosolids November 7 through November 10. There was additional truck traffic and potentially an increase in odors from the fa...

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...

Sign up for Emergency Alerts with CivicReady

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...

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...

Village of Deerfield Performed Test of Emergency Notification System – Wednesday, September 27, 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...

DBR Dispatch Center Aids Puerto Rican Hospital in Need of Fuel

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...

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 ...