Residential Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program

As part of the Illinois Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act passed in 2021, all municipalities must begin to facilitate the replacement of known lead service lines beginning in 2027. Taking a proactive approach to this requirement, the Village Board recently approved a Residential Lead Service Line Replacement Program, a voluntary cost sharing initiative designed to assist homeowners with replacing lead water service lines and reducing potential exposure to lead in drinking water. The program provides financial assistance to eligible properties, with funding available on a first-come, first-served basis. Because funding and spots for this program are limited, residents are encouraged to review all program requirements and specifications before the program application opens on March 9. The program does not cover replacements that are required for repairs, remodeling, new construction or other mandated improvements. Information about the program, along with a lookup tool that allows residents to check their property’s water line material by address, is available on the Village website.

Honor a Hero Banner Program with a photo of a banner featuring a veteran with their name and dates of service

Honor a Hero: Celebrate with a Legacy Veteran Banner

The Village of Deerfield is inviting families, residents and local organizations to help honor the veterans who have served our nation — whether a loved one, a friend or a local hero. As part of Illinois America250, celebrating the 250th birthday of the United States, Deerfield will proudly display veteran banners throughout the downtown area as a meaningful way to recognize service, sacrifice and the stories that helped shape our community and our country.

Each banner will feature the veteran’s military photo, branch of service and years of service, and will be displayed in Downtown Deerfield from approximately late May through early July. Sponsors will need to upload a clear headshot of their veteran and submit a $25 per banner cost share payment, which can be made at Village Hall or mailed to 850 Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015. All applications are due by May 1, and veterans should have a community tie to the Village of Deerfield. Sign up online today.

For more information or to participate, please contact Cmdr. Oliver Cachola at 847.945.8636 or ocachola@deerfield.il.us.

Community Relations Commission Student Member Opening

The Village of Deerfield Community Relations Commission (CRC) is seeking a high school student living in Deerfield for one open Student Commissioner position on the committee for a two-year commitment. Applicants should be a Junior in the 2026-2027 school year. Applicants should be involved in (or have an inclination for) community and civic activities such as (but not limited to): individual and community-based service, athletics, organizational projects and service for the overall betterment of the community as a whole.

The CRC Student Commissioner shall assist with the following functions and duties:

Study and recommend means of developing better relationships among all residents in the diverse and inclusive community of Deerfield while serving as a liaison for the youth voice and advocate for peers.
Encourage residents to be "service-oriented" in the opportunities to assist one another in the community and the neighborhood.
Promote and support initiatives with federal, state and local governmental agencies, commissions, businesses, schools, civic and religious organizations, neighborhood and community events aimed at increasing goodwill and civil engagement among the residents and the global community at large.
Recognize and approve honors or awards for persons, firms or entities that serve or advance understanding, mutual respect, cooperation and positive relations between and among residents of Deerfield.
Attend monthly meetings on the second Tuesday of every month.

Applicants can submit an up to 500 word (maximum) essay in their own words detailing why they are interested in the position and any past experiences that play into why they are applying. The application is online and the due date is March 5.

Poster for Community Relations Student Commissioner opening with the following words - Are you a Deerfield resident who will be high school Junior in 2026-2027? Passionate about community service, sports or civic engagement? Apply today!

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