Recycle Election Yard Signs

Recycle your corrugated plastic election yard signs properly. Hint, not in your home recycle bin. From March 23 through April 28, 2026, bring your corrugated plastic yard signs to the Highland Park Recycling Center to recycle them.

Address: 1180 Half Day Road, Highland Park
Hours: Every Tuesday and first Saturday of each month, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Visit the Highland Park Recycling Center website for more information or call (847) 432-0807.

Spring Home Repair Reminders

Spring is in the air — and so are spring home repairs. As you plan outdoor projects and improvements, please remember the Village does not recommend specific contractors, but we do encourage residents to get multiple bids before selecting one to make sure you are getting the best price. Also, beware of door-to-door solicitors or contractors who pressure you to hire them immediately.

Before you start work, check whether you need a building permit. Permits are required for all patios, sidewalks, decks, pools, gazebos, sheds and even outdoor kitchens.

Questions? Contact the Village Building Division at 847.719.7484.

Safe Screens Workshops

Parents, want to keep your kids safer online? Join the Deerfield Police Department for the Safe Screens Parent Workshop Series!

The Police Department is hosting a three-part workshop series to help parents better understand the digital world their kids are navigating every day. These sessions will provide practical tools, real case examples and simple steps you can take right away to protect your child online.

📍 Location: Deerfield Police Department – 850 Waukegan Road
⏰ Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Workshop Schedule:
📱 April 13, 2026 – General Parental Controls
Learn how to set screen time limits, privacy settings and content filters while gaining practical tools to manage your child’s device use.

👻 April 20, 2026 – Snapchat Safety
Understand risks like location sharing and disappearing messages, plus learn how to control who can contact and view your child’s account.

🎮 April 27, 2026 – TikTok, Instagram & Gaming Safety
Explore privacy settings, online risks and tips to monitor activity while guiding safe use of social media and gaming platforms.

📢 REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Register today for one session or all three, and take an active role in protecting your child online.

LRS Collection Day Change

Beginning with the next solid waste contract term in April, many Deerfield residents should expect a change to their weekly pickup day. Homes currently collected on Mondays will move to Wednesdays under the renewal of the Village’s solid waste collection agreement with Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS). Tuesday collection will remain unchanged.

The proposed renewal will shift Deerfield to a two-day residential collection schedule, with service occurring on Tuesdays and Wednesdays only starting the week of April 6.

Deerfield Public Library Board Vacancy

The Deerfield Public Library Board of Trustees seeks a candidate to fill a vacancy on the Library Board. The selected candidate will serve until the next regular election in May 2027.

The Library Board is composed of seven members. Trustees must be residents of incorporated Deerfield. On average, the Trustee position requires a commitment of up to 4-6 hours per month. Regular meetings of the board are on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Library Trustees Responsibilities

Financial oversight, including adopting a tax levy and annual budget that meets the financial needs of the Library.
Hire a qualified Library Director and provide ongoing evaluation.
Adopt formal policies that govern the Library.
Ensure that the Library has a strategic plan with an action plan and timeline.
Advocate for the Library in the community and with elected officials.
Know the community and its Library needs; keep current on library standards and trends; and support staff and Director in carrying out library services.
Participate in Library programs and events.
Support library legislation in the Illinois and federal governments.

Please use the online form to submit your application by April 10, 2026. The Board will review applications and schedule interviews in May 2026.

For more information, please contact Amy Falasz-Peterson, Director, at amy@deerfieldlibrary.org.

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.