Village Hall Closing Daily from Noon to 1 p.m.

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 Administration front desk closed today and will re-open at a later date, using guidance from the Lake County Health Department. The staff member is now in isolation. The Village is closely working with the Lake County Health Department. It has been determined that no members of the public were in close contact with the individual.

Federal privacy laws prevent the Village from sharing the name of the staff member or providing any information that would otherwise lead to the identification of this staff member.

The health department will never disclose identifying information to close contacts. Beware of scams. Contact tracers will never ask for a social security number, money, bank or credit card information, or any form of payment. They will not ask for immigration status or threaten consequences for not participating or answering questions.

Residents are encouraged to conduct Village business through the Village website or the drop box near the mailbox just south of Village Hall.

Given the spread of COVID-19 in Lake County, we should not be surprised when presumed positive or positive test results are identified within our community. It may continue to occur, and this is a major reason why mitigation strategies such as maintaining social distance, masking, and hand washing are all still very important.

The Lake County Health Department advises the following:

Remember that wherever you go, you should always follow public health guidelines - the 3
Ws - to reduce your risk of getting and spreading COVID-19:

WEAR A MASK.
WASH YOUR HANDS
WATCH YOUR DISTANCE

Also, stay home if you are sick, except to receive medical care, and avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Get the flu vaccine
If you are an older adult or have a serious medical condition like heart disease, diabetes, lung disease or have a weakened immune system, contact your doctor immediately if you have COVID-19 symptoms
If you experience symptoms, please stay home and consult with your medical provider and get tested. If you do not have a doctor or primary care provider, you may contact the Lake County Health Department at (847) 377-8800. Testing can currently be done free of charge at 102 W. Water St. in Waukegan, IL between 8 am-4 pm. Testing is also available at other locations https://dph.illinois.gov/testing
Do not walk into a healthcare facility, urgent care clinic, or hospital before calling. Discuss your symptoms with your doctor. If your doctor believes that you need to be tested for COVID-19, they should refer you to a COVID-19 testing site

If you have any COVID-19 questions, call the Illinois COVID-19 hotline at (800) 889-3931 or email dph.sick@illinois.gov. You may also want to consider signing up for updates from the Lake County Health Department at http://bit.ly/lccovid-19.

Deerfield Road to Close Tomorrow for Paving

Weather depending, the contractor will pave the final layer of asphalt on Deerfield Road between Wilmot Road and the Metra underpass tomorrow, Thursday, August 13. Due to the work required and site constraints, this work require a full closure of Deerfield Road from Park Avenue to Wilmot Road and will begin at 5 a.m. The early start will enable to Contractor to complete the mainline paving in one day. The contractor will then return Friday to complete the side street intersections.

Residents that live along Deerfield Road will still be able to access their driveways during the closure but may be delayed at times. Residents are asked to utilize the nearest side street when driving to and from their properties and to keep an eye out for flaggers. Non-residents of Deerfield Road will be detoured around Deerfield Road via Hazel Avenue and Central Avenue as shown below. This detour route will be posted throughout the detour limits.

Prior to paving, the contractor is required to install fresh oil to the existing pavement. This work will occur the night before the paving operation. “Fresh Oil” signs will be installed throughout the time period when asphalt paving will occur. The use of fresh oil helps different layers of asphalt to adhere to one another providing a longer lasting final product. Residents should be mindful of driving through fresh oil. If motorists must drive through fresh oil, please do so slowly. Driving at higher speeds through fresh oil may cause the material to adhere to the undercarriage and/or fenders of the car, which can be difficult and costly to remove.

The Village would like to remind all motorists to be alert and watch for flaggers while driving through the construction zone as traffic patterns and closures may change. The Village appreciates your effort in helping to complete this improvement. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Village of Deerfield Engineering Department at 847-317-2490 and request to speak to someone regarding this project.

Request your Ballot by Mail for the 2020 General Election

The Police Department is asking all residents to please take a moment to complete the 2020 Deerfield Police Department Citizen Survey by clicking here.

The department has identified the following core values to guide interactions and provide staff members with ideals needed to achieve department goals and meet the overall mission:

Professionalism in day-to-day activities of law enforcement and serving the community
A community that is safe for its residents and visitors
A balance of service, training, career development, and personal time that provides staff with the opportunity for success at the workplace and home
Human rights that are the foundation of the country and society

The 2020 survey will help us determine if we are a reflection of these core values and evaluate the courtesy, efficiency, and effectiveness of the department.

Thank you for your time and interest in assisting the department improve our service to the community.

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.