Fall Leaf Collection Starts Oct. 31

The Village’s annual leaf collection program provides residents with an alternative for disposal of their autumn leaves. The Village will start collecting leaves on October 31 this year and will continue this service through December 1.

Residents who do not mulch or bag their leaves may rake leaves to the curb or carriage walk before their scheduled pickup day.

Public Works Department crews will make one pass by all homes in the Village each week during the four-week program. The specific day of the week for each home is shown on the corresponding map.

We ask that you do not put out leaves more than one day prior to your scheduled pickup day. Leaves should be raked in a long, neat row that does not exceed five feet in width.
They should be raked as close to the curb as possible, so long as they are not placed in the street or on top of the carriage walks or sidewalk, as this causes safety hazards. If you have landscapers, please direct them to abide by the Village’s leaf collection guidelines.

Crews will not follow the normal collection schedule during the week of Thanksgiving (November 21 through November 23) but will still hit every street in the Village. Therefore, it’s important to have your leaves out by Monday of this particular week.

Nominate a Local Business for DBR Chamber's 'Business of the Year'

The Deerfield Bannockburn Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce invites you to participate in selecting the 2022 Business of the Year. 
 
Why Nominate a Business for the Business of the Year Award? 

• It’s Easy with the online form. 
• It’s Rewarding to show appreciation for a business that is committed to our communities.
• It Feels Good to recognize a business who has provided outstanding service.

Previous awards have been presented to Italian Kitchen Deerfield, GCG Financial, SLIDERS, The Village Music Store, Swanson’s Blossom Shop, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Zengeler Cleaners.
 
This award is presented to a Chamber member business that meets the following criteria:

• Business must be a member of the DBR Chamber of Commerce for one year.
• Achievements should have a positive effect on the quality of life within our communities.
• Involvement in community service through business, civic, philanthropic affiliation or support.
• Demonstrated dedication to providing excellent service and/or merchandise.

 
To submit a nomination, please visit the Chamber’s website at www.dbrchamber.com or call the Chamber office at 847.945.4660.  Deadline for nominations is November 1, 2022.

Join Our Team - IT Technician

Do you have a background in IT and a passion for public service? Join our team!

The Village of Deerfield is looking to fill an IT Technician position in the Information Technology Division of the Administration Department. The Village IT team supports Administration, Finance, Community Development, Public Works and Engineering, and the four police departments served by the Deerfield dispatch center. Reporting to the Director of IT and joining our lean and efficient IT team as a key member, the person in this role will primarily focus on providing end-user helpdesk support.

Click to learn more and apply!  

Trick-or-Treat Hours

Trick-or-Treat hours are from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on October 31.

The DBR Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Downtown Deerfield Trick-or-Treat on Saturday, October 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at participating merchants. Look for the orange pumpkin sign in merchants' windows and check the Chamber's website for a full list at www.dbrchamber.com.

Fine Arts Commission Call for Artists

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 review artwork proposals submitted by artists interested in having their works displayed in the community. 

The program is soliciting paintings, murals, drawings and other pieces to be displayed in Village Hall, the Public Works Facility, Deerfield Park District facilities, the Deerfield Public Library and other government buildings.

The art is displayed for one year in public buildings, and new pieces are selected each year. Applications for the next year of the program are now available online.

The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission’s Public Art Program has placed nearly 100 pieces of art on display in public buildings over the years. 

The Deerfield Public Art Program is open to all visual artists who meet the following:

• Artists who are professional and of serious intent.
• Artists working in any permanent media.
• Art students working with practicing artists/teachers may be considered.
• Artists must have knowledge of public art. While previous experience in public art is not required, artists should be knowledgeable of materials, techniques and public art processes.
• Appropriateness of an artist’s work for public display (in terms of scale, material, content and placement).
• All selected artwork must be delivered to the Village “ready-to-hang” for immediate display. 

 Artists may submit up to three pieces of art for consideration. Click here to submit online.