Vantive Announces Deerfield Headquarters

Today, Mayor Daniel C. Shapiro and local officials joined Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and Vantive to announce that Vantive will invest $23 million and locate its new U.S. headquarters in Deerfield. Vantive, formerly the Kidney Care segment of Baxter International, is a global vital organ therapy company with a 70-year legacy. Today, as a standalone company, Vantive is dedicated to elevating the standards of kidney and vital organ therapies with a vision to enable longer, fuller lives for patients around the world.

“I am grateful Vanitive will call Deerfield its home for its new corporate headquarters. I look forward to its continued success with advancements in organ support and its growth in the Village,” said Deerfield Mayor Daniel C. Shapiro. Full press release: https://bit.ly/4jzHxak

Local officials cutting a purple ribbon at Vantage

Daffodils at Village Hall with text over it reading Motor-Driven Vehicle Regulations

Village Board to Consider Motor-Driven Vehicle Regulations

The Village of Deerfield Board of Trustees is reviewing a proposed ordinance to regulate the use of motor-driven vehicles, such as scooters and bicycles that are powered by an electric or gas motor and not a pedal, on public streets, sidewalks, and other public spaces in Deerfield. The proposal is in response to resident complaints and reports of accidents involving these vehicles.

The ordinance is scheduled for first reading and discussion on May 5, with final consideration expected on May 19. Village Board meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall.

What’s Included in the Proposal?
The ordinance defines “motor-driven vehicles” as any vehicle for which the State of Illinois does not issue a title document, does not issue license plates or registration documents, and is a solely powered electric or gas driven wheeled vehicle, motor driven cycle (with an engine of less than 150cc), or other similar vehicle, and includes all Low-Speed Electric Scooters. This includes electric scooters and motorized bikes. It does not apply to motorized wheelchairs, children’s toy vehicles, or traditional bicycles and pedal-assisted e-bikes.

Key Provisions of the Ordinance:

Riders of high speed electric scooters must be at least 16 years old and have a valid driver’s license. Riders of low speed electric scooters must be 18, in compliance with State law.
Motor-driven vehicles would be prohibited on sidewalks, bike paths, parks and other public property.
Use would be restricted to streets with speed limits of 25 mph or less. This would prohibit use on Deerfield Road, Waukegan Road, Lake Cook Road and Wilmot Road, for example.
Vehicles must follow rules of the road, as defined by the Illinois Secretary of State.
Exemptions include toy vehicles used by children and mobility devices for individuals with disabilities.

Penalties for Violations:

Fines for violations would start at $100, and parents or guardians may be responsible for minors who break the rules.

Photo of a community roll call with text over it reading "Community Roll Call Host Wanted July 25, 7 p.m.

Host a Police Community Roll Call in Your Yard

Deerfield Police are looking for enthusiastic residents to use their driveway/front lawn area to host their fellow community members and the Deerfield Police Department for a Community Roll Call Event.

If you are willing to host on July 16, 2025, at 7 p.m., please fill out the information form and the Police Department will contact you!

Take the District 113 Strategic Plan Survey

District 113's Strategic Planning Team has been working diligently to develop a draft comprehensive plan designed to integrate the diverse perspectives of all stakeholders. As the final stages of refinement are underway, your valuable feedback is requested prior to the plan’s finalization and presentation to the Board of Education.

The survey is now open and will close Wednesday, April 30, at 5 p.m.

Your input will be brought to the Strategic Planning Team for its final meeting. The final plan will be presented at the May 27 Board of Education meeting.

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