A heat advisory will be in effect from Thursday through Saturday this week with heat indices reaching as high as 110 degrees. 

Remember to wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, drink plenty of water, minimize sun exposure and never leave children or pets in vehicles.

It is also important to check on neighbors, friends and family in dangerously hot weather, especially the elderly. If you feel that you, a family member or friend has heat stroke, call 9-1-1. 

In the event that you are unable to access air conditioning, including a ComEd power outage, cooling centers will be made available.

For more information on heat safety, visit the National Weather Service's website.

Pay 50% of the cost for one new parkway tree per residence plus the $80 planting fee - we'll pay the rest! See the variety of available trees, their prices and basic information here. 

Your tree is guaranteed for one year and will be planted for you in the fall by the Public Works Department. Trees will be planted in the parkway only and cannot be planted on private property - this program is for residential properties only. Watch your tree next summer and if you notice any problems, contact the Public Works Department at 847.317.7245.

The application for the program is available online or in person. After making your
tree selection, fill out our Tree Order Form and return it to us with a check in the proper amount. The deadline for ordering trees is August 30.

Get more information here or contact the Public Works Department at 847.317.7245.

Are you having your driveway seal coated this summer? Please be aware that the Village has banned the use of sealants with coal tar in them and requires all pavement sealant professionals working in town to be licensed.

Pavement sealant professionals are required to fill out a license application with the Village and must display a decal on their vehicles. Homeowners who sealcoat their own driveways do not need a license but are prohibited from using coal-tar-based sealants. Home Depot and other retailers do not sell coal tar sealants.

For frequently asked questions and more information, visit the Village's website or contact the Community Development Department at 847.719.7484.

The Village of Deerfield is soliciting artwork loans from artists as part of the sixth 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 Deerfield Village Hall, the Public Works Facility, Deerfield Park District facilities, the Deerfield Public Library and other government buildings. For the second year, the Fine Arts Commission is issuing a special call for outdoor sculpture to be placed at the corner northeast corner of Waukegan and Deerfield Roads.

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 as a PDF or online. Be sure to visit the "Public Art" website page to make sure you meet the criteria and to get more information.