Notice: April 2021 Consolidated Election Candidate Packets Available

Candidate packets are available on-line and at Village Hall for the April 2021 Consolidated Election. Three Village Trustee positions, Mayor, and two Library Board Trustee positions will be on the ballot.

Consolidated Election Filing Period is from Monday,...

Trick-or-Treat Update

Due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19 , the Village will not post official trick-or-treat hours for October 31, and encourages everyone to celebrate Halloween safely with their family and friends. Door-to-door trick-or-treating is strongly discourag...

Mayor's Message - Labor Day Weekend

We’re going into the Labor Day weekend on the tails of sobering news – Lake County’s COVID-19 risk level was changed today from blue to orange following increases in positive cases and deaths.

Labor Day weekend is normally ful...

Face Covering Guidance

The Village has become aware of a rumor that we have changed our guidelines for wearing a face mask when in public. This is not true. Our face covering guidelines have been in place for months and have not been altered.

Recently, the Village Board approved...

New State-wide Face Covering Guidelines for Dining

The State of Illinois announced revised guidelines for restaurants and bar establishments statewide to operate safely and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Based on a recent increase in cases, these latest guidelines will require patrons to wear a mask...

Mayor's Message - Support for Families with Young Children

Families with young children need all of our support and collaboration to respond to the impacts of COVID-19. The Village of Deerfield, in partnership with local government agencies, non-profit groups and the DBR Chamber of Commerce, created a “...

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 Administr...

A Message from Mayor Harriet Rosenthal - July 22, 2020

Dear Deerfield,

The end of the summer is a popular time to take a vacation. And while we all could use a little rest and relaxation right now, we need to be smart. If you travel, whether for leisure, to visit family, or to move a child to college, take the...

A Message from Mayor Harriet Rosenthal - July 13, 2020

Dear Deerfield,

As we see COVID-19 cases spike in other areas of the country, we must remain vigilant and not let down our guard. We’ve sacrificed and progressed. We cannot risk going backward!

We know the virus is still in our community and to da...

Village Facilities Re-open July 6

Village facilities have remained closed to the public as part of the Village’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Facilities will open to the public on July 6 following the guidelines in Phase 4 of Restore Illinois. This includes Village Hall, P...

A Message from Mayor Harriet Rosenthal - Phase 4

Congratulations Deerfield!

We have entered Phase 4 of Restore Illinois. We have reached this phase through our collective efforts. In Deerfield we took COVID-19 seriously. We stayed home, we washed our hands, we wore face coverings, and we social distanced...

Phase 4 Restore Illinois Guidelines Available

Today Gov. Pritzker announced new and updated guidelines to help more businesses safely reopen in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois plan beginning June 26. These guidelines have been developed with engagement from businesses, chambers of commerce, industry ...

Public Comment Updates for Public Meetings

Village residents wishing to respectfully share thoughts about any matter concerning the Village may do so by submitting an email to publiccomment@deerfield.il.us prior to the meeting. Emails received will be read aloud during Public Comment. Any e-mails ...

Mayor Rosenthal and Police Chief Sliozis Issue Statements on the Killing of George Floyd

At the first Village Board meeting since the killing of George Floyd, Mayor Rosenthal and Police Chief Sliozis held a moment of silence and discussed the Village’s actions to combat bigotry and profiling.

Mayor Rosenthal: Our town proudly display...

New Village Supplemental Order Clarifies Re-opening Guidelines

On May 29, 2020, Governor JB Pritzker issued new guidelines to re-open businesses and move Illinois into Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan. Today, May 30, 2020, Mayor Harriet Rosenthal issued a new supplemental order to provide clarity to residents in ...

A Message from Mayor Harriet Rosenthal - Restore Illinois Phase 3

Illinois will enter into Phase 3 of Gov. Pritzker’s Restore Illinois program this Friday, allowing many businesses to reopen in the Village. We have reached this milestone through our collected efforts to stay home, take COVID-19 seriously, and ...

Restore Illinois Phase 3 Guidelines for Business Reopening

On Tuesday, May 5th, Governor Pritzker released Restore Illinois, a five-phased plan that will reopen our state, guided by health metrics and with marked by distinct business, education, and recreation activities characterizing each phase. The Restore Ill...

New Supplemental Order Allows Racket Sports to Resume

On May 18, 2020, Mayor Rosenthal issued a Supplemental Order regarding racket sports pursuant to her March 16, 2020, Declaration of Emergency. The Order modifies Mayor Rosenthal’s April 2 Order, which prohibited the conduct of any sport or recre...

A Message from Mayor Harriet Rosenthal - Special Events

Friends and neighbors,Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the Village is closely examining all special events and observances to ensure the health and safety of residents.In light of social distancing and safety concerns, we have made the difficult d...

Swimming Pool Information

With the cancellations of camps, festivals and other outdoor social events, many residents are looking at improvements in their own backyards. The Community Development Department has seen an increase in permit applications for outdoor projects, house rep...

Construction and Landscape Hours

The Village of Deerfield construction and landscape hours are as follows: 

• Monday through Friday - 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m; 
• Saturday - 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m;
•  No construction or professional landscape services are allowed to take place on...

A Message from Mayor Harriet Rosenthal - May 1

Friends and neighbors,Thank you, Deerfield! Thank you for taking COVID-19 seriously. Thank you for staying home. And thank you for looking out for one another.Gov. Pritzker has extended the Stay at Home order through the end of May. The revised order also...

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 se...

A Message from Mayor Harriet Rosenthal - Face Coverings

Friends and neighbors,

At our Monday teleconference Village Board meeting, I, with the support of the Village Board, issued a supplemental emergency order that requires employees and patrons to wear a face covering when they visit an essential business. Th...

Face Covering FAQ

Face Covering FAQ

When is the face covering requirement in effect?

Face coverings are required when patronizing an essential business, working in an essential business, taking public transportation or a taxi/ride share, working in or visiting an indoor cons...

Village Staff April 20 COVID-19 Report to Mayor and Village Board

At the April 20,2020, Village Board meeting, the Village Manager’s Office presented an update on Village operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to read the full report.

COVID-19 Update March 18

COVID-19 Case Increase in Illinois and Lake County

The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced 128 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) across Illinois.Currently, IDPH is reporting 288 cases in 17 counties in Illinois.  Cases h...

Village Board Meeting Agenda Change re: Pickleball at Deerspring Park

March 12 Update: The Centers for Disease Control advises against large gatherings to prevent exposures to COVID-19. Due to the high level of community input expected for the Deerfield Park District’s pickleball proposal, on Monday, March 16, the...

General Primary Election Voting Information

The General Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, March 17. The following information and dates will help make the registration and voting process easier. Visit the Lake County Clerk’s website for full registration and election information.

V...

Keep Inlets Clean on your Street with the Grate Keepers Program

Become a gate keeper of our waterways by registering for the Village’s new Grate Keepers Program. Residents and businesses can now adopt the storm water inlets near their property and pledge to clean the areas around them to reduce local flooding and keep...

Horizon Therapeutics Announces Agreement to Purchase Takeda Campus

Horizon Therapeutics released a statement regarding their agreement on purchasing the former Takeda Pharmaceuticals campus. Read the statement here.

Adopt-a-Hydrant Program

The Village of Deerfield is launching a new program to ensure that firefighters can access fire hydrants during an emergency. In the winter months, heavy snowfall makes finding and accessing fire hydrants difficult for firefighters, and during an emergenc...

Winter Tree Trimming to Start for Southwest Quadrant

The Village of Deerfield Public Works Department is responsible for trimming parkway trees for traffic clearance purposes, to preserve the tree’s health and appearance and to prevent possible damage to human life and property.The Village has est...

2020 Census Job Opportunities Available

Job opportunities are available with the 2020 Census team including positions as a recruiting assistant. Interested individuals can apply online at 2020census.gov/jobs. For further questions, call 855.562.2020.

Get more information or download the flyer he...

Keep Deerfield Clean - Don't Leave Refuse at the Curb

Be considerate to neighbors by not leaving garbage and recycling carts or large refuse items at the curb or on sidewalks at unsanctioned times. 

On noncollection days, all containers for refuse must be stored in the garage or out of plain sight fr...

Recreational Cannabis Zoning Regulations

Following passage of the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act in June 2019, the Village began looking at zoning regulations regarding a possible recreational cannabis dispensary. On November 4, 2019, the Village Board approved an ordinance se...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed for Presidents' Day, February 17

All non-emergency Village offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, in honor of Presidents’ Day. Regular office hours will resume the following Tuesday. 

Garbage and recycling collection will proceed as normal.

2018 ICC Code Update Effective October 1

The Village of Deerfield recently adopted the International Code Council’s 2018 edition as follows: model construction, mechanical, maintenance, fire prevention codes and the 2017 National Electrical Code (NFPA 70). The adoption of the codes ass...

Give Where You Live Deerfield - MLK Jr. Day

The Village of Deerfield invites everyone to participate in a “Day of Service” in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Join us at Village Hall (850 Waukegan Road) on Monday, January 20, from noon to 2 p.m. for service projects appropriate f...

Holiday Tree Collection

Waste Management will be collecting trees and other organic holiday decorations the first two regular collections in January: 

• Tuesday, January 7 & Wednesday, January 8
• Tuesday, January 14 & Wednesday, January 15

Make sure all bags, metal an...

Pine Street and Anthony Lane Stop Sign Ordinance

Update from December 3, 2019: A final reading of the ordinance took place at the December 2 Village Board meeting and did not receive enough votes to pass. As such, the stop signs will remain in place.

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10th Annual Holiday Drive-Thru Charity Event

The Deerfield Police Department will host its tenth annual Holiday Drive-Thru Charity Event on Saturday, December 14, from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., in the parking lot at Deerfield Road and Rosemary Terrace.

Residents are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys...

Landscape Waste Pickup Runs April 1-December 15

Landscape and yard waste pickup runs the first week of April through December 15. The price of landscape waste stickers this year is $2.88.Residents north of Deerfield Road will have yard waste collected on Tuesdays; those south of Deerf...

Deerfield Winter Celebration - Friday, December 6

Celebrate the season with your neighbors, friends and family at Deerfield’s Winter Celebration! Horse-drawn carriages rides, a two-hour live ice sculpting show, roasted chestnuts and more highlight the evening’s festivities on the fron...

Garbage Delay & Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed on Christmas and New Year's Day

Non-Emergency Village offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 25 and Wednesday, January 1 in observance of Christmas and New Year's Day. Regular hours will resume on the following Thursdays.

Refuse collection (garbage and recycling) on Wednesdays wil...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed for Thanksgiving - November 28 & 29

On Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, all non-emergency Village offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. Regular office hours will resume the following Monday.

Waste Management garbage, recycling and yard waste collection will rema...

Fall Leaf Collection Extended through November 27

November 22 Update: Next week will be the final three days of collection from Monday, November 25 through Wednesday, November 27. There is no pickup schedule for next week, and Public Works will only make one pass per house. To ensure your leaves are coll...

Downtown Lighting Ceremony - Wednesday, November 27

Kick-off the holiday season at the 5th annual Downtown Lighting Ceremony from 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, at Deerfield Village Centre Plaza between Starbucks and Bobby’s Deerfield.Join Mayor Rosenthal and local businesses for free tre...

Public Works, Engineering and Water Reclamation Facility Seeking RFQs

Bids are open for three projects, and Public Works, Engineering and Water Reclamation Facility Departments are seeking RFQs (Request for Qualifications).

Public Works & Engineering:

• Storm Water Master Plan
• Water System Master Plan

Water Reclamation Facili...

2019 Road Construction Season

The 2019 road construction season is in full swing and includes the Village's 2019 Street Rehabilitation Project, the Greenwood Avenue Project, the Woodland Water Main Replacement Project and the Woodvale Avenue Project. Get information on all these proje...

Give Where You Live, Veterans Day - Monday, November 11

Join the Deerfield American Legion Post 738 to honor our veterans with a Veterans Day Service. The service is taking place on Monday, November 11 at 11 a.m. Due to the snow, the service will be located inside the Jewett Park Community Center.

Afterwards, t...

Change Your Clocks and Smoke Detector Batteries for Daylight Saving - Sunday, November 3

On Sunday, November 3 at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends, and clocks will be set back by one hour. While changing your clocks, it is recommended to check your smoke detector batteries as well. If you have questions about installation or maintenance of a...

Village of Deerfield Trick-or-Treat Hours

The Village of Deerfield will have Trick-or-Treat hours on Thursday, October 31 from 3:30-7 p.m. 

As a reminder, help Deerfield-area children stay safe this Halloween with the following tips: 

• make sure children are accompanied by adults
• lo...

Downtown Deerfield Trick-or-Treat - Saturday, October 26

Residents are invited to the “Downtown Trick-or-Treat” on Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Downtown merchants in Deerfield with orange pumpkin signs in their windows welcome children to trick or treat in their stores. This even...

Coal Tar Sealant Ban in Effect for Driveway and Parking Lot Paving

In 2018, the Deerfield Village Board approved an ordinance that bans the use and sale of coal tar pavement sealants and regulates the licensing of pavement sealant professionals.Pavement sealant professionals are required to fill out a license application...

Committee of the Whole Meeting - October 17

The Village Board will be holding a Committee of the Whole meeting on Thursday, October 17 at 3 p.m. See the full agenda here.

Park Restoration Work Day - Saturday, October 12

Members of the Village’s Sustainability Commission and Park District invite you to join us as we work together to further beautify and restore a local amenity at Briarwood Nature Area on Saturday, October 12 at 10 a.m. - parking is available at ...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed on Columbus Day, October 14

All non-emergency Village offices will be closed on Monday, October 14 in observance of Columbus Day. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, October 15. Waste Management collection will proceed as usual.

Deerfield Farmers Market Runs June 15-October 12

The Deerfield Farmers Market is open for the season, and this year they are pulling out all the stops to celebrate their 25th anniversary!Located at the northwest corner of Deerfield Road and Robert York Avenue (Metra Commuter Lot), the Market will be ope...

Village of Deerfield Test of Emergency Alert System - Wednesday, September 18

September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, and to make sure we're ready, the Village of Deerfield will be performed a test of our emergency alert system, CivicReady, on Wednesday, September 18 at 9 a.m. Please note that this alert is only a test....

Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place September 30

Based on surveillance of mosquito populations and mosquito-borne disease, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground-based adult mosquito control treatment this evening, September 30, in the northern portion of Deerfield (see ma...

Deerfield Harvest Fest - Saturday, September 28

Visit Deerfield Road and Park Avenue on Saturday, September 28, 5:30-9 p.m., for a day of music, food and fun at Deerfield’s annual Harvest Fest.The morning of the event will kick-off at the Farmers Market from 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. In a...

Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place September 25

The Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground-based adult mosquito control treatment this evening, September 25, in the northwest portion of Deerfield (see map below). The application will occur after 9 p.m., weather permitting.

All...

Green Up Deerfield Educational Tree Walk - September 21

Members of the Village’s Sustainability Commission and Deerfield Park District invite you to join us for a guided educational tree walk! View the flyer here.

- Saturday, September 21 @ 10 a.m.

- Located at Jewett Park starting at the Hazel Avenue ...

Fine Arts Commission Public Art Open House - Thursday, September 19

The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission will host a community open house to showcase the 23 pieces selected for the sixth year of the Deerfield Public Art Program before they are put on display throughout the Village.

The event will be held in the Deerfield Pub...

Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place September 13; West Nile Virus Detected

Based on three additional West Nile Virus positive mosquito collections in the Village, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground-based adult mosquito control treatment this evening, September 13, in the northeastern portion of...

DBR Chamber Healthy Lifestyle Expo - Saturday, September 7

The Deerfield-Bannockburn-Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 16th annual Healthy Lifestyle Expo on Saturday, September 7 at the Patty Turner Center from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. This event, sponsored by Whitehall Deerfield, is free to attend and will fea...

Deerfield Area Historical Society Fall Fest - Sunday, September 8

Mark your calendars for the Historical Society’s Fall Festival on Sunday, September 8, from noon-4 p.m. at the Deerfield Historic Village. The event will feature tours of the Village, craft demonstrations, historic games, antique cars, farm anim...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed on September 2 for Labor Day; Garbage Collection Delayed

Non-Emergency Village offices will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Regular office hours will resume the following Tuesday.

Waste Management collection will be delayed by one day the week of September 2. Tuesday collection will ...

Half-Priced Trees Available with 50/50 Parkway Tree Program; Ends August 30

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 ...

Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place August 20; West Nile Virus Detected

Based on a third West Nile Virus positive mosquito collection in this area, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground-based adult mosquito control treatment this evening, August 20, in the eastern portion of Deerfield (see map ...

Fine Arts Commission Seeking Artists for Public Art Program

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 rev...

Greenwood Avenue Closure from Park Avenue to Waukegan Road

Greenwood Avenue will be closed beginning Monday, June 17 through August 16 between Park Avenue and Waukegan Road. Due to the magnitude of the work required between Chestnut Street and Waukegan Road, t...

Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place August 14; West Nile Virus Detected

Based on a West Nile Virus positive mosquito collection in this area, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground-based adult mosquito control treatment this evening, August 14, in the eastern portion of Deerfield (see map below)...

West Nile Virus Detected; Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place July 30

According to the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District, a mosquito collection from the eastern end of the Village has tested positive for West Nile Virus. This is the first positive mosquito collection in the Village this season.

Based on that collection a...

Water Reclamation Facility Biosolids Haul Starting July 26

The Village of Deerfield's Water Reclamation Facility (WRF), located at 1045 Hackberry Road, will be conducting biosolids hauling operations beginning tomorrow, Friday, July 26, and continuing through the weekend.Due to wet weather conditions, the Village...

Pavement Crack Sealing Beginning July 25

Beginning Thursday, July 25, the Village’s contractor, Patriot Pavement Maintenance, will begin crack sealing operations. Crack sealing involves the routing and filling of cracks on streets to prevent further deterioration. This process helps extend the l...

Village Statement on Appeal of Assault Weapons Ban Ruling

Updated June 21, 2019

On June 12, 2019, the 2nd District Appellate Court issued an order dismissing the Village’s appeal on the Assault Weapons Ordinance ruling. The Appellate Court believes the Village’s appeal was premature because Ju...

Proposed Deerfield High School Digital Scoreboard

Update from May 31, 2019: District 113 Superintendent Bruce Law has advised that the District 113 School Board requested additional information at their May 20 meeting regarding the proposed scoreboard. He expects that report to be provided to the School ...

Lane Closure Notice: Southbound Waukegan Road, Monday, July 15

Beginning Monday, July 15 at 9 a.m., the outside lane of southbound Waukegan Road from Ivy Lane through Greenwood Avenue will be closed. This required lane closure and associated work is anticipated to be completed by the end of the week. This work is par...

Vehicle Stickers Must be Displayed July 1; New Vehicle Sticker Online Payment Available Now

Avoid the line and pay online here to purchase your vehicle sticker(s)! Stickers must be displayed by June 1.When paying online, you will enter your information from the vehicle sticker application you received in the mail. You may also register a new veh...

Village Offering New Online Utility Bill Payment System

The Village of Deerfield now accepts the online payment of utility bills at no additional charge to residents! Visit our website homepage and click the "Pay Online" button or visit https://pay.deerfield.il.us (Munis Self Service).Use our Munis S...

Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place July 10

The Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground-based adult mosquito control treatment within the northwest portion of the Village of Deerfield this evening, July 10.The application will occur after 10 p.m., weather permitting. See t...

Deerfield Family Days - July 3 & 4

Join us for the annual Family Days celebration on Wednesday, July 3 at Brickyards Park and Thursday, July 4 at Jewett Park. See below for a schedule of events. For more information, contact Justin Keenan at 847.719.7462 or visit the Family Days website pa...

53rd Annual Rotary Race to Take Place on July 4

The 53rd annual Rotary 10K Race & 5K Walk/Run is set to kick off on July 4 at 8 a.m. at a new route starting at Maplewood Park. Registration begins at 7 a.m., and the race will be held rain or shine. The first 200 registered participants will receive ...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed for 4th of July; Waste Management Collection on Schedule

All non-emergency Village offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Regular office hours will resume the following Friday. Waste Management collection will proceed as normal.

The annual Family Days parade will be taking ...

Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place June 28

The Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground-based adult mosquito control treatment within the northwest portion of the Village of Deerfield this evening, June 28.The application will occur after 10 p.m., weather permitting. See t...

Keep Deerfield Clean - Don't Leave Refuse at the Curb

Be considerate to neighbors by not leaving large refuse items or garbage and recycling carts at the curb at unsanctioned times. According the the Village's Municipal Code, on noncollection days, all containers for garbage and recycling shall be stored in ...

Flag Retirement Ceremony - Friday, June 14

Retire your worn American flags on Friday, June 14 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Jewett Park, and join the Sons of The Deerfield American Legion for a Flag Day retirement ceremony and education program. Flags can also be dropped off at the Deerfield American Leg...

"Battling Buckthorn" Presentation - Saturday, June 15

Learn how to identify buckthorn, remove it and replace it in your yard on Saturday, June 15 at 10 a.m. at the Deerfield Public Library.

Buckthorn has harmful effects on surrounding trees, wildlife and native landscapes. Learn from an expert why these invas...

Road Closure Notice: Deerfield Road Metra Underpass

On Monday, June 10, from 9 p.m.-midnight, the Deerfield Road Metra Underpass will be closed for the repair of damaged railings. 

Westbound traffic will be detoured from Deerfield Road to Park Avenue, Park Avenue to Hazel Avenue, Hazel Avenue to Ch...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed May 27; Garbage Collection Delayed; Memorial Day Ceremony

All non-emergency Village offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 in honor of Memorial Day. Regular office hours will resume the following Tuesday. 

Garbage collection will be delayed by one day. If you have questions or concerns, contact Waste M...

Public Works Open House - Saturday, May 18

In honor of Public Works Week, join us and the Park District from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, for a kid- and adult-friendly Open House at the Village's Public Works Facility (465 Elm Street)! This event is free for all ages and will feature:

• Tours ...

Fire Hydrant Flushing Starts Week of April 15

During the week of April 15, the Public Works Department will begin flushing all fire hydrants within the Village. Opening fire hydrants and flushing out water on an annual basis allows Public Works to ensure that hydrants are in proper working condition ...

Coexisting with Coyotes in Deerfield - Tuesday, April 30

Join District 9 Wildlife Biologist Stephanie Fitzsimons, from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, for a free presentation on coyotes in the Deerfield area followed by a question and answer period.The presentation is taking place on Tuesday, Apri...

Village Offering Rebate for Sump Pump Connection Repair

What is it?

The Residential Sump Pump Disconnection Program has been implemented to reduce costly and unnecessary sanitary sewer overflows and backups. For a limited time only, the Village is offering a 20% rebate to homeowners that eliminate illegal sump ...

Village Statement on Assault Weapons Ban Court Ruling

Updated March 22, 2019

The Village of Deerfield issues the following statement regarding the March 22, 2019, court ruling on the assault weapons ban ordinance:

"The Village of Deerfield and our legal team are closely reviewing the ruling entered today ...

Winter Thaw Flood Prevention Tips

With warmer weather and rain on its way, residents can expect an increase of melted snow. Protect your home from ice damming and your street from flooding with the following tips:

• Clear sewer inlets on your street. Remove any snow and debris from the inlet...

Street Rehabilitation & Woodland Subdivision Open House Tonight

Reminder: The Village's Public Works & Engineering Department will be hosting an open house tonight at 6:30 p.m. for those affected by the Woodland Subdivision Water Main Replacement Project and one at 7 p.m. for those affected by this year's Street R...

April 2 Consolidated Election Information

The Consolidated Election will be held Tuesday, April 2, for election of municipal offices, library trustees, park district commissioners, school board members and more. The following information and dates will help make the registration and voting proces...

Deerfield Village Center Resident Survey

The Village of Deerfield’s Village Center Commission (VCC) is asking residents to take 5 minutes and complete the 2019 Village Center Resident Survey! The survey is available online here from now through March 31, 2019.

The VCC continues...

Southbound Waukegan Road Lane Closure

Tomorrow, March 21, a southbound lane of Waukegan Road on the north end of Deerfield, near Barclay Lane, will be closed for manhole repairs. Work is anticipated to be performed from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The closure will be approximately 1,000 feet.

Please contact...

Change Your Clocks and Smoke Detector Batteries for Daylight Saving - Sunday, March 10

On Sunday, March 10 at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins, and clocks will be set back by one hour. While changing your clocks, it is recommended to check your smoke detector batteries as well. If you have questions about installation or maintenance of a...

Winter Tree Trimming to Start February

The Village of Deerfield Public Works Department is responsible for trimming parkway trees for traffic clearance purposes, to preserve the tree’s health and appearance and to prevent possible damage to human life and property.The Village has est...

Woodvale Avenue Project Public Meeting - Wednesday, February 20, 2019

The Village of Deerfield invites you to attend a Public Information Meeting concerning the ongoing Engineering Study for Woodvale Avenue, between North Avenue and the dead-end of Woodvale Avenue. The purpose of the meeting is to introduce the project to t...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed for Presidents' Day, February 18

All non-emergency Village offices will be closed on Monday, February 18 in honor of Presidents' Day. Regular office hours will resume the following Tuesday. 

Garbage and recycling collection will proceed as normal.

Waste Management Refuse Collection Delay This Week

Due to severely cold weather, Waste Management will not be running any trucks on Wednesday, January 30 or Thursday, January 31.

At this time, garbage-only pickup will resume the following Friday, February 1 and will be completed by the end of Saturday, Feb...

Wind Chill Warning, Warming Shelters, Preventing Frozen Pipes and More

Wind Chill Warning: January 29-January 31

Weather Report

Wind Chill Warnings have been reported for Lake and Cook Counties from approximately 6 p.m. tonight to noon on Thursday. Wind chills as low as -50 and -55 are expected and can quickly cause frostbite ...

USPS Supends Mail Service Due to Cold Weather

Due to the extreme cold, USPS has suspended mail service in Deerfield and throughout the Midwest on Wednesday, January 30 and Thursday, January 31. If there are reports of a further delay, we will update residents via social media, the website and e-newsl...

Give Where You Live Deerfield - MLK Jr. Day

The Village of Deerfield invites everyone to participate in a “Day of Service” on Monday, January 21, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Village Hall from noon-2 p.m.

Volunteers will participate in a variety of service projects a...

CMAP Conducting Daily Travel Survey

From now through May 2019, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is conducting a My Daily Travel survey asking households to share how and when they get from place to place. This data is being used to accurately measure and understand people...

Holiday Tree Collection

Waste Management will be collecting trees and other organic holiday decorations the first two collections in January: 

• Wednesday, January 2 & Thursday, January 3 (one day holiday delay this week) 
• Tuesday, January 8 & Wednesday, Ja...

ComEd Holiday Lights Exchange Event - Thursday, January 10

The Village is partnering with ComEd for a holiday light exchange on Thursday, January 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Village Hall (850 Waukegan Road) in the Board Room. Residents and visitors can exchange up to ten strands of working incandescent lights fo...

ComEd to Perform Routine Tree Trimming

The Village has been advised that ComEd will be performing routine vegetation management in parts of Deerfield within the next three months. ComEd has sent notification to any affected residents and property owners. If you have questions or concerns, plea...

Garbage Delay & Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed on Christmas and New Year's Day

Non-Emergency Village offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 25 and Tuesday, January 1 in observance of Christmas and New Year's Day. Regular hours will resume on the following Wednesdays.

Refuse collection (garbage and recycling) will be delayed by o...

Candidate Nomination Papers Available for April 2 Consolidated Election

Starting September 18, the Village of Deerfield will have candidate nomination papers available in the Clerk’s Office for circulation for the April 2, 2019, Consolidated Election. Petition forms may be picked up during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to...

Deerfield's Winter Celebration - December 7 & 8

Celebrate the winter season by joining neighbors, friends and our local businesses for fun and festive activities in downtown Deerfield!

Friday, December 7, 5-9 p.m.:

Join us as we celebrate the season! Horse-drawn carriage rides, a two-hour live ice sculpt...

Large-Scale Power Outage Update

Updated at 8:30 a.m., November 27: Approximately 170 Deerfield customers remain without power, and restoration times are now being made available. Some customers who experienced the greatest damage and single-customer outages may take longer to regain pow...

Waste Management Refuse Collection Delay This Week

Due to extreme weather conditions, Waste Management refuse collection will be delayed by one day for residential and commercial pickup. Those with Tuesday collection will have pickup on Wednesday, and those with Wednesday collection will have pickup on Th...

Downtown Lighting Ceremony - Wednesday, November 21

Kick-off the holiday season at the 5th annual Downtown Lighting Ceremony from 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, at Deerfield Village Centre Plaza between Starbucks and Bobby’s Deerfield.Join Mayor Rosenthal, the DBR Chamber of Commerce and local busi...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed for Thanksgiving, November 22 & 23

On Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23, all non-emergency Village offices will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. Regular office hours will resume the following Monday.

There will be no delay in refuse collection the week of Thanksgiving.

Fall Leaf Collection Running October 22-November 16

The Village’s annual leaf collection program provides residents with an alternate way to dispose of their leaves. Residents may simply rake leaves to the curb or carriage walk line the night before their scheduled pickup so Village crews may use...

Canceled: Give Where You Live, Veterans Day - Monday, November 12

Update: The Give Where You Live - Deerfield event scheduled for Monday, November 12 has been canceled. However, we welcome everyone to join the Deerfield American Legion Post 738 and Mayor Harriet Rosenthal to honor our veterans at the Veterans Day Memori...

Change Your Clocks and Smoke Detector Batteries for Daylight Saving - Sunday, November 5

On Sunday, November 4 at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends, and clocks will be set back by one hour. While changing your clocks, it is recommended to check your smoke detector batteries as well. If you have questions about installation or maintenance of a...

General Election Early Voting Information

The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, and early voting is currently in progress. Deerfield Village Hall is not an early voting site, but the majority of Deerfield residents can early vote at the West Deerfield Township office (60...

Village of Deerfield Trick-or-Treat Hours

The Village of Deerfield will have Trick-or-Treat hours on Wednesday, October 31 from 3:30-7 p.m. 

As a reminder, help Deerfield-area children stay safe this Halloween with the following tips: 

• make sure children are accompanied by adults
• l...

Deerfield Road Public Information Meeting #2 - Tuesday, October 30

The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) is hosting the second public information meeting regarding improvements to Deerfield Road from Milwaukee Avenue to Saunders/Riverwoods Road. The purpose of this meeting is to present the Preferred Alterna...

Westbound Lake Cook Road Bridge Lane Closure

Starting Saturday, October 27 to Monday, October 29, a westbound lane of the Lake Cook Road bridge between Pfingsten Road and Pine Street will be closed for repairs. Work is anticipated to be performed from 5 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday. 

Pleas...

Downtown Deerfield Trick-or-Treat - Saturday, October 27

Residents are invited to the “Downtown Trick-or-Treat” on Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Downtown merchants in Deerfield with orange pumpkin signs in their windows welcome children to trick or treat in their stores. This even...

Westbound Lake Cook Road Bridge Lane Closure

Starting Saturday, October 20 to Monday, October 22, a westbound lane of the Lake Cook Road bridge between Pfingsten Road and Pine Street will be closed for repairs. Work is anticipated to be performed from 5 a.m. Saturday to 5 a.m. Monday. 

Pleas...

Northbound Waukegan Road Lane Closure Near Kates Road

Starting at 8:30 a.m., one lane of northbound Waukegan Road just north of Kates Road, approximately 300 feet, will be closed for a fire hydrant replacement. This closure is anticipated to last until 1:30 p.m.

Contact the Public Works Department at 847.317....

Village of Deerfield Performs Test of Emergency Notification System

Due to September being National Preparedness Month, the Village of Deerfield sent out a test emergency alert through CivicReady on Wednesday, September 12.

This alert was sent to those who signed up through CivicReady and is available in the form of a phon...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed for Columbus Day, October 8

All non-emergency Village offices will be closed on Monday, October 8 in observance of Columbus Day. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, October 9. Garbage collection will proceed as usual.

2018 Street Rehabilitation Project is Underway

Bids for the Village of Deerfield 2018 Street Rehabilitation Project were accepted in March and the project was awarded by the Village Board in April. Work is currently anticipated to begin in May, and will be complete by Thanksgiving. The contract will i...

Village-Wide Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place September 27

Due to an increase in overall mosquito populations, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground-based adult mosquito control treatment in the northwest quadrant of the Village this evening, September 27. The application will occu...

Deerfield Area Historical Society Jubilee - Sunday, September 30

Celebrate the Historical Society's 50th Anniversary at their Jubilee event on Sunday, September 30, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Deerfield Historic Village. This event is kid-friendly and free for all ages.The Jubilee will feature tours of the Historic Vill...

Fine Arts Commission Public Art Open House - Wednesday, September 26

The Deerfield Fine Arts Commission will host a community open house at the Deerfield Library to showcase the more than 25 pieces selected for the fifth year of the Deerfield Public Art Program before they are put on display. The open house, which runs fro...

Deerfield Harvest Fest - Saturday, September 22

Visit Deerfield Road and Park Avenue on Saturday, September 22, 5:30-9 p.m., for a day of music, food and fun at Deerfield’s annual Harvest Fest.The morning of the event will kick-off at the Farmers Market from 7 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. In a...

Village-Wide Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place September 19

Due to an increase in overall mosquito populations following heavy rainfall, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a village-wide, ground-based adult mosquito control treatment this evening, September 19. The application will occur ...

Deerfield Road Lane Closure at Robert York Avenue

One lane is closed to westbound traffic on Deerfield Road at Robert York Avenue. The lane closure will remain in place until mid-day on Thursday, September 13. The closure is necessary to accommodate a utility repair. Please use alternate routes and expec...

Village-Wide Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place September 13

Due to an increase in overall mosquito populations following heavy rainfall, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a village-wide, ground-based adult mosquito control treatment this evening, September 13. The application will occur ...

Village-Wide Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place September 4

Based on West Nile Virus positive mosquito collections from the eastern end and northern end of the Village, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a village-wide, ground-based adult mosquito control treatment this evening, September...

DBR Chamber Healthy Lifestyle Expo - Saturday, September 8

The Deerfield-Bannockburn-Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 15th annual Healthy Lifestyle Expo on Saturday, September 8 at the Patty Turner Center from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. This event, sponsored by Whitehall Deerfield, is free and will feature flu s...

Southlake Mosquito Abatement District Reports Positive West Nile Collection Test

The Southlake Mosquito Abatement District (SLMAD) recently reported that three mosquito collections have tested positive for West Nile Virus in Deerfield.SLMAD conducted ground-based adult mosquito control treatments in those specific areas, but ...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed for Labor Day; Garbage Collection Delayed

Non-Emergency Village offices will be closed on Monday, September 3 in observance of Labor Day. Regular office hours will resume the following Tuesday.

Waste Management collection will be delayed by one day the week of September 3. Tuesday collection will ...

Ongoing Sewer Lining Taking Place in Northeast & Northwest Deerfield

The Village's annual sewer lining program is currently ongoing throughout the northeast and northwest quadrants of Deerfield. Streets with sections of sanitary sewers being lined include the following: Caroline Ct., Knollwood Rd., Kenton Rd., Kingston Ter...

50/50 Parkway Tree Program

Application

The Application for the Fall Parkway Tree Program becomes available mid-summer of each year. When you have made your selection, fill out the Tree Order Form and return it to the Village, along with a check in the proper amount. The last date fo...

Fine Arts Commission Seeking Artists for Public Art Program

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 rev...

Village-Wide Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place August 27

Based on West Nile Virus positive mosquito collections from the eastern end and northern end of the Village, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a village-wide, ground-based adult mosquito control treatment this evening, August 27...

Village-Wide Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place August 17

Based on West Nile Virus positive mosquito collections from the eastern end and northern end of the Village, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a village-wide, ground-based adult mosquito control treatment this evening, August 17...

Southbound Waukegan Road Closure to Take Place Wednesday, August 15

On Wednesday, August 15, both southbound lanes of Waukegan Road will be closed at the Greenwood Avenue intersection. The closure is approximately .6 miles long and will be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for the completion of sewer lining operations for 442 linear fee...

Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place August 10

Based on West Nile Virus positive mosquito collections from the eastern end and northern end of the Village, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground based adult mosquito control treatment within the Village of Deerfield this ...

Deerfield Police "EveryDay Hero" Blood Drive - August 3

Join the Deerfield Police Department and Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District for an "EveryDay Hero" Blood Drive! The blood drive is taking place on Friday, August 3 from noon to 6:00 p.m. at Deerfield Village Hall, 850 Waukegan Rd.

To ...

Landscape Waste Pickup Runs April 1-December 15

Landscape and yard waste pickup runs the first week of April through December 15. The price of landscape waste stickers this year is $2.82.Residents north of Deerfield Road will have yard waste collected on Tuesdays; those south of Deerfield Road will hav...

Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place August 1

Based on a West Nile Virus positive mosquito collection from the eastern end of the Village, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground based adult mosquito control treatment within the Village of Deerfield this evening, August ...

Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place July 26

Based on a West Nile Virus positive mosquito collection from the eastern end of the Village, the Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground based adult mosquito control treatment within the Village of Deerfield this evening, July 26...

Large-Scale Power Outage Update - ComEd on Scene

Update: Power is restored.

We have been notified of a large-scale power outage affecting the east side of the Village. At this time, ComEd crews are on scene and power has been restored to a number of residents. We will provide updates on ComEd's progress ...

Village-Wide Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place July 11

The Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a Village-wide ground-based adult mosquito treatment this evening, July 11, weather permitting. The application will occur after 10 p.m. 

All Village residents on the District’...

Leave Fireworks to the Professionals

Home fireworks displays are illegal and dangerous. Keep yourself, your family, friends and neighbors safe and enjoy professional fireworks displays. Thousands of people, including many children, end up in hospital emergency rooms each year on and around t...

Village-Wide Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place July 6

The Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a Village-wide ground-based adult mosquito treatment this evening, July 6, weather permitting. The application will occur after 10 p.m. 

All Village residents on the District’s...

Deerfield Family Days - July 3 & 4

Join us for the annual Family Days celebration on Tuesday, July 3 at Brickyards Park and Wednesday, July 4 at Jewett Park. See below for a schedule of events. For more information, contact Justin Keenan at 847.719.7462 or visit the Family Days website pag...

52nd Annual Rotary Race to Take Place on July 4

The 52nd annual Rotary 10K Race/5K Walk is set to kick off on July 4 at 8:00 a.m. beginning in the Walden School Parking Lot. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m., and the race will be held rain or shine. The first 200 registered participants will receive a t...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed for 4th of July; Wednesday Garbage Collection Delayed

All non-emergency Village offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Regular office hours will resume the following Thursday. 

Wednesday garbage collection will be delayed by one day while Tuesday collection wil...

Village Statement on Assault Weapons Ordinance Amendment

The Village of Deerfield issues the following statement regarding the June 18, 2018, amendment of the assault weapons ordinance:

"On Monday, June 18, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Deerfield adopted an ordinance that amends its Village Code t...

Village Statement on Assault Weapons Ban Temporary Restraining Order

The Village of Deerfield issues the following comment following the June 12, 2018, granting of the Temporary Restraining Order:“We are reviewing with our legal team the full written opinion that the Judge entered. We will, of course, honor the o...

Village-Wide Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place June 28

The Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a Village-wide ground-based adult mosquito treatment this evening, June 28, weather permitting. The application will occur after 10 p.m. 

All Village residents on the District’...

Vehicle Stickers Due July 1/Metra Parking Renewals on Sale

Vehicle stickers and Metra parking pass renewals are on sale May 14. 

Vehicle stickers can be purchased online or at Village Hall. Vehicle stickers must be displayed by July 1. Get more information or pay online here. 

Metra parking pass r...

Deerfield Approves Pro Bono Legal Services for Assault Weapons Ban Litigation

Updated May 8

On Monday, May 7, the Deerfield Village Board unanimously approved the pro bono services of both the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence (the “Brady Center”) and Mr. Christopher Wilson, managing partner of the Chicago off...

Village-Wide Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place June 13

The Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a Village-wide ground-based adult mosquito treatment this evening, June 13, weather permitting. The application will occur after 10 p.m. 

All Village residents on the District’...

Village Board Passes Assault Weapons Ban

Updated May 8

At the Village Board meeting on February 20, 2018, Mayor Rosenthal directed that Staff and the Village Attorney present a report concerning the implementation of a ban on assault weapons. The proposed ordinance would ban the possession, sale ...

Coal Tar Sealant Ban Effective May 1

On April 2, the Deerfield Village Board approved an ordinance that bans the use and sale of coal tar pavement sealants and regulates the licensing of pavement sealant professionals. The ordinance is effective May 1, 2018. Pavement sealant professionals ar...

Mosquito Control Treatment to Take Place June 8

The Southlake Mosquito Abatement District will be performing a ground-based adult mosquito treatment this evening in the northwest area of town, weather permitting. The application will occur after 10 p.m. If you have questions or concerns, contact the So...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed for Memorial Day - May 28; Garbage Collection Delayed

All non-emergency Village offices will be closed on Monday, May 28 in honor of Memorial Day. Regular office hours will resume the following Tuesday. 

Garbage collection will be delayed by one day. If you have questions or concerns, contact Waste M...

Canceled: Deerfield Area Historical Society Jubilee - May 20

Update: Due to inclement weather, the Jubilee has been canceled.Thank you to everyone who provided support for the Deerfield Area Historical Society.If you’d like to provide a donation to the non-profit organization, you can find inform...

Deerfield Police "Everyday Heroes Blood Drive" - May 11

Join the Deerfield Police Department and Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District for the "Everyday Heroes Blood Drive!" 

The blood drive is taking place on Friday, May 11 from noon to 6:00 p.m. at Deerfield Village Hall, 850 Wauke...

Fire Hydrant Flushing - Week of April 23

During the week of April 23, the Public Works Department will begin flushing all fire hydrants within the Village. Opening fire hydrants and flushing out water on an annual basis allows Public Works to ensure that hydrants are in proper working condition ...

Statement on Easterday Assault Weapons Ban Lawsuit

Updated April 6

The sole legal issue in the Easterday lawsuit filed by the Illinois State Rifle Association and Second Amendment Foundation is whether the Village lawfully “amended” its prior assault weapons ordinance under Illinois law. The lawsuit admits...

Illinoisans Allowed to Deduct Prepaid Property Taxes

The more than 20,000 Lake County taxpayers who prepaid their property taxes last December are allowed to deduct their prepaid property taxes on their 2017 federal tax return, according to a statement from the U.S. Treasury Department.

The U.S. Department o...

Electronics Recycling Event - Thursday, April 19

Join Walgreens and the Village of Deerfield for a free community electronics recycling event on Thursday, April 19 from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. at 200 Wilmot Road. 

Accepted Items Include: Personal Computers, Tablets, Electronic Keyboards, Mice, Small Scale...

Sign Up for TeenConnect

Deerfield teens – are you looking to help the community and make a little money? Deerfield residents – do you or someone you know need help from time to time mowing the lawn, raking leaves or shoveling snow? Let the Village help connec...

ComEd to Perform Routine Tree Trimming

The Village has been advised that ComEd will be performing routine vegetation management in parts of Deerfield within the next three months. If you have concerns or have trees you maintain yourself, please contact ComEd at 800.334.7661. For more informati...

Register Your Backflow Prevention Device

Do you want to help keep the Village’s water system safe and secure? Please take the survey linked here to register your backflow prevention device if it isn’t registered already. Residents will also receive a copy of this survey as pa...

Winter Flood Prevention Tips

With recent warm weather and rain, residents can expect an increase of melted snow. Protect your home and street from flooding with the following tips:

• Clear sewer inlets on your street. Remove any snow and debris from the inlets on your street to prevent ...

March 20 Primary Election Voting Options

The General Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. The following information and dates will help make the registration and voting process easier. Visit the Lake County Clerk's website for full registration and election information.

Vote ...

General Primary Election Voting Information

The General Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. The following information and dates will help make the registration and voting process easier. Visit the Lake County Clerk's website for full registration and election information.

Voter...

Amtrak Hiawatha Line Proposed Expansion (Chicago-Milwaukee)

UPDATE: On January 30, Metra advised the Village of Deerfield the originally proposed 1,600-foot "turnback" track has been deemed unnecessary to the project and has been removed from the proposal. For more information, call 847.719.7400 or visit...

Village Seeking RFQs for Legal Services

The Village of Deerfield is accepting qualifications from qualified attorneys to assist Village staff with legal services required by the Village. Only attorneys, who are currently licensed to practice law in Illinois and maintain an office in Illinois, o...

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed for Presidents' Day, February 19

All non-emergency Village offices will be closed on Monday, February 19 in honor of Presidents' Day. Regular office hours will resume the following Tuesday. 

Garbage collection will not be delayed.

Register Your 5th Grader for the Village's Free Girl Power Program

Registration is open for the Village's free Girl Power program for 5th graders. The program is ongoing and takes place every Wednesday, from January 31 to March 14, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Girl Power teaches young girls about friendship, emotions, peer p...

Village of Deerfield Launches Social Media Accounts

Stay connected with the Village of Deerfield! Staff recently launched various Village social media accounts including Facebook, Twitter, Nextdoor and Instagram.The purpose of these accounts is to provide information about the Village of Deerfield&rsqu...

Join the Deerfield Police Department for a New Year Blood Drive

Join the Deerfield Police Department and Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District for a New Year Blood Drive! 

The blood drive is taking place on Friday, February 2 from noon to 6:00 p.m. at Deerfield Village Hall, 850 Waukegan Rd.

Appointmen...

Winter Tree Trimming to Start January

The Village of Deerfield Public Works Department is responsible for trimming parkway trees for traffic clearance purposes, to preserve the tree’s health and appearance and to prevent possible damage to human life and property.The Village has est...

Building and Code Enforcement Issues Policy Changes for 2018

Effective January 1, 2018, new changes in policy and procedure took effect in the Building and Code Enforcement Division. The changes are as follows: 

• Fee change for plumbing inspections from $75 to $80
• Fee change for general re-inspection...

Participate in Give Where You Live for MLK Jr. Day

The Village of Deerfield invites everyone to participate in a “Day of Service” on Monday, January 15, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Village Hall from noon-2 p.m.

Volunteers will participate in a variety of service projects a...

Village Raises Flag to Celebrate Illinois Bicentennial

In honor of the state's 200th birthday, the Village of Deerfield hosted a bicentennial flag-raising ceremony to kick off the year-long celebration. The flag was raised at noon simultaneously with communities across Illinois.

Read on...

Waste Management Tree Collection

Waste Management will pick up trees and other organic holiday decorations during the first two collections in January. All bags, metal and other decorations must be removed.

Per Village ordinance, refuse and recycling carts can be set out as early as sundo...

Garbage Collection Delayed for Holidays

In observance of the holidays, garbage collection will be delayed by one day the weeks of Christmas and New Year's. 

Those with Tuesday collection will have waste picked up on Wednesday, and those with Wednesday collection will have waste picked u...

Pre-Pay Lake County Property Taxes

If you would like to pre-pay your property taxes, Lake County is currently accepting checks made payable to its Treasurer's Office. Get more information here. 

Non-Emergency Village Offices Closed on Christmas and New Years Day

Non-Emergency Village offices will be closed on Monday, December 25 and Monday, January 1 in observance of Christmas and New Years Day. Regular hours will resume on the following Tuesdays. 

Have a happy and safe holiday season!

8th Annual Holiday Drive-Thru Charity Event

The Deerfield Police Department will host its eighth annual Holiday Drive-Thru Charity Event on Saturday, December 9, from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., in the parking lot at Deerfield Road and Rosemary Terrace.

Residents are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys...

Fall Leaf Collection Extended Through November 30

Due to the late leaf drop this year, the Village is extending this year’s leaf collection program through November 30. This will include limited collection the week of Thanksgiving followed by regular collection the week of November 27, weather permitting...

Deerfield's Winter Celebration - Friday, December 1 & Saturday, December 2

Join us to celebrate the season at the Village of Deerfield's two-day Winter Celebration!Friday, December 1, 5-9 p.m.

Horse-drawn carriage rides, a two-hour live ice sculpting show and roasted chestnuts highlight the evening’s festivities in the front lawn...

4th Annual Downtown Lighting Ceremony

Kick-off the holiday season at the 4th annual Downtown Lighting Ceremony from 4 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, at Deerfield Village Centre Plaza between Starbucks and Bobby’s Deerfield.Join Mayor Rosenthal, the DBR Chamber of Commerce and local busi...

Village's Water Reclamation Facility Performed Semi-Annual Biosolid Hauling

The Village of Deerfield's Water Reclamation Facility (WRF), located at 1045 Hackberry Road, conducted its semi-annual hauling of biosolids November 7 through November 10. There was additional truck traffic and potentially an increase in odors from the fa...

Fall Leaf Collection Runs October 23-November 30

The Village’s annual leaf collection program provides residents with an alternate way to dispose of their leaves. Residents may simply rake leaves to the curb or carriage walk line the night before their scheduled pickup so Village crews may use...

Change Your Clocks and Smoke Detector Batteries for Daylight Saving - Sunday, November 5

On Sunday, November 5 at 2 a.m., daylight saving time ends, and clocks will be set back by one hour. While changing your clocks, it is recommended to check your smoke detector batteries as well. If you have questions about installation or maintenance of a...

Sign up for Emergency Alerts with CivicReady

September is National Preparedness Month, so the Village would like to remind you to stay informed and prepared for an emergency by signing up for alerts with CivicReady. With CivicReady, the Village is able to send personalized voice, email and text mess...

Village Hosted Symposium on the Future of Freight Rail Traffic

The Village of Deerfield, along with the City of Lake Forest and the Villages of Bannockburn, Glenview and Northbrook, hosted a symposium to discuss The Future of Rail Freight Traffic on Wednesday, October 11, 7-8:30 p.m., at Melton Hall, Waybright Center...

Village of Deerfield Performed Test of Emergency Notification System – Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Due to September being National Preparedness Month, the Village of Deerfield sent out a test emergency alert through CivicReady on Wednesday, September 27, at 9:00 a.m.

This alert was sent to those who signed up through CivicReady and came in the form of a...

DBR Dispatch Center Aids Puerto Rican Hospital in Need of Fuel

On Saturday, September 23, at approximately 10 a.m., a Riverwoods resident contacted the Deerfield-Bannockburn-Riverwoods Dispatch Center seeking assistance with a desperate and unusual request – fuel for a hospital in Puerto Rico to save the li...

Deerfield Natives Distribute Activity Booklets

Lauren and Jamie Izaks were both born and raised in Deerfield and live in the Village with their two children. Now they are using their Deerfield-based All Points Public Relations firm to #DoItForDeerfield.

“As an integrated agency, we’...

Resident Uses Art to Support Other Students

Deerfield resident Sara Kenward is a rising senior at the University of Michigan, pursuing a BFA degree in Art & Design and minor in Community Action Social Change (CASC) in the School of Social Work. Since having to return earlier than expected from ...

DHS Junior Sews 200 Face Masks for Food Pantry

Deerfield High School Junior Annabelle Gensler has donated more than 200 cloth face masks to West Deerfield Township to distribute to those in need.

“My mom owns a small clothing company called Tee2You, and a lot of her customers reached out to h...

Residents' GoFundMe Helps Food Pantry and Local Restaurants

Deerfield residents Aaron and Jess Lorber created a neighborhood Go Fund Me page to raise money for area restaurants. The intent was to provide financial assistance to local restaurants and also provide meals to first responders. After touching base with ...

Resident Launches Free 10-Minute Exercise Videos

Resident Beth Colman is a trainer at the Sachs Recreation Center and started hosting free 10-minute exercise routines on Facebook.

“In response to the shelter in place order, I noticed friends and members that I know still needed to feel connecte...

Family Hosts Social Distancing Art Show

Resident Dylan Callistein is a graduating art/graphic design student from the University of Missouri. His senior art show was canceled due to COVID-19, so his family decided to surprise him with a front yard art show to showcase his talent to passersby.

&a...

Village Center Commissioner Helps Launch Helping Hands COVID-19 Crisis Response Website

Helping Hands is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the most at-risk people in our community stay safe at home, while getting the supplies they need. It works by connecting local volunteers who can run critical errands, such as grocery shopping...

DHS Students Start Non-Profit

Deerfield High School sophomore Samantha Feinberg and junior Sydney Holubow have started Balance Boxes, a non-profit that provides students in low-income communities with educational and fun activities. Each box is created with a designated theme (dinosau...

DBR Chamber Welcomes Firestone Complete Auto Care to Town

On Friday, October 27, 2017, the Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce and Village officials welcomed Firestone Complete Auto Care to Deerfield. The ribbon cutting ceremony featured raffles and a check presentation to the Boys and Girls C...

DBR Chamber Welcomes Forever Young Med-Spa to Town

On Wednesday, October 11, 2017, the Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce and Village officials welcomed new business Forever Young Med-Spa to Deerfield. Med-Spa is located at 471 Lake Cook Rd and provides services from facials to laser t...

DBR Chamber Welcomes Erik's - Bike, Board, and Ski to Town

On Thursday, October 5, 2017, the Deerfield, Bannockburn, Riverwoods Chamber of Commerce and Village officials welcomed new business Erik's Bike, Board and Ski to Deerfield. Erik's is located at 636 Deerfield Rd and is the first Illinois location for the ...