Gov. Pritzker Extends Stay at Home Order

On Thursday, April 23, 2020, Governor J.B. Pritzker announced the extension of the State’s Stay at Home Order, first issued on March 20, 2020. The Order, which will go into effect on May 1, 2020 and continue through May 30, 2020, incorporates several modifications designed to lessen some restrictions while still actively managing the spread of COVID-19 and the burden it places on the healthcare system. The modified Stay at Home Order represents a first step toward reopening the state’s economy, and was informed by data modeling which suggests that the peak of infection in Illinois is expected for late April and early May. To learn more, click here.

Mayor Rosenthal, Public Works Plant Tree in Recognition of Arbor Day

Planting a tree is an investment in our future. Today Mayor Rosenthal and Public Works continued the Village’s Arbor Day tradition of planting a swamp white oak tree along Waukegan Road outside of Deerfield High School, while social distancing and wearing masks and gloves. Normally, the DHS Earthworks Club joins to help with planting. We look forward to partnering with them again next year.

To find ways to celebrate Arbor Day while social distancing, click here.

Residents #DoItForDeerfield Stories

We're sharing stories of residents rising to the occasion to #DoItForDeerfield.

So far, we have stories about two DHS students starting a non-profit, a Village Center Commission member launching Helping Hands to match volunteers and those in need during the pandemic, a Sachs Center employee hosting free Facebook Live exorcise routines, and a family holding a front yard art show. To learn more and see pictures of community support, click here.

If you have photos or a story to share, e-mail them to DoItForDeerfield@deerfield.il.us.

Local Volunteer and Donation Opportunities

There are a number of local groups, agencies and non-profits working hard right now to serve the needs of the Deerfield community. The Village has compiled a list of local volunteer and donation opportunities for those looking to help. To learn more, click here.

Stay Informed on Village Board Meetings

Do you want to stay up-to-date on what the Village Board will be discussing at meetings? Click here to view upcoming agendas, previous agendas and meeting minutes for the Board of Trustees and other Village boards and commissions.