Deerfield Illinois News by SolveCast

22/02/2022

18/01/2022

Sweetgeeen Deerfield is now open

07/11/2021

Come celebrate the magic of December at Jewett! This program will be hosted “Open House” style with something for everyone! Activities include: Winter, Christmas, and Hanukkah crafts, visit with Santa, additional photo opportunities, Bingo and storytime. Adults are free with a paid child. Ages: ...

05/10/2021

20/09/2021

The Village’s Sustainability Commission and Deerfield Park District invite you to join us for a guided educational tree walk. Village and Park District arborists will provide a guided tour throughout the Park. Join us at Floral Park on September 25 at 10 a.m. to learn about caring for trees including proper mulching techniques, tips for newly planted trees, structure pruning and proper tree protection.

26/08/2021

IllinoisIndustrialOffice Amcor inks one of the largest suburban office deals in 2021 with 60,000-square-foot lease in Deerfield AJ LaTrace August 24, 2021 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share via email Three Parkway Boulevard in Deerfield While the Chicago area office market ha...

17/08/2021

School bus stop arm laws apply to all drivers, including those on school property, who meet or overtake a school bus that is operating all of the appropriate warning signals indicating that pupils are exiting or boarding the school bus and may be crossing the roadway.

06/08/2021

“Please be kind… thank you”.

wise words from Sushi Kushi Toyo, Lake Forest, IL

14/05/2021

The Deerfield Police Department responded to a call this morning, May 14, 2021, from an adult female who was touched in a lewd manner by an unknown male suspect while she was jogging along the 1300 block of Greenwood Ave. Shortly after the call, an individual was located and identified as the offender and charged with Battery.

13/05/2021

Illinois Department of Public Health Announces $225 Million Investment to Expand COVID-19 Testing in Middle and High Schools - covidSHIELD testing available for use in schools to help get back to in-person learning.

http://dph.illinois.gov/news/illinois-department-public-health-announces-225-million-investment-expand-covid-19-testing?fbclid=IwAR2oCvw2KRXbD-polKZJEQHaZT86b9saUruD9nMcnJeyM-JUYKz_j6mvBrI

covidSHIELD testing available for use in schools to help get back to in-person learning SPRINGFIELD – In an effort to ensure in-person learning can fully resume as quickly and safely as possible, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced a $225 million investment to expand ac...

28/04/2021

A long talked about proposal to add affordable housing in Deerfield recently took a major step forward.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/deerfield/ct-dfr-deerfield-zion-woods-tl-0227-20200220-urf63hfngbh2zcwqponchrbywy-story.html

A long talked about proposal to add affordable housing in Deerfield recently took a major step forward.

07/04/2021

**Deerfield Election Results**

Incumbent Sari Montgomery was the top vote-getter with 1,876 votes (18.21 percent). She will be joined on the board by fellow incumbent Andrew Morrison (1,724 votes, 16.73 percent) and winning challengers Kelly Jakymiw (1,855 votes, 18 percent) and Maureen G. Wener (1,800 votes, 17.47 percent).

Six candidates were vying for three seats on the Park District Board on Election Day. Challenger Debbie Serota was the top vote-getter with 1,308 votes (21.49 percent), according to the Lake County Clerk's Office. She will be joined by incumbent Rick Patinkin, the current president, who received 1,055 votes (17.33 percent) and fellow challenger Michael Brown (1,036 votes, 17.02 percent).

There were nearly twice as many mail-in ballots cast this election compared to the 2019 consolidated election

https://patch.com/illinois/deerfield/park-board-school-board-races-conclude-election-results

Six candidates were vying for four seats on the Deerfield Park District Board; eight candidates were trying to get seats on the D109 board.

05/04/2021

Walter Willis from the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County shares what items should, and should not be composted.

03/04/2021

Today, Saturday April 3, is the final day for early voting!
Deerspring Pool 9 AM to 2 PM.

01/04/2021

We spoke to Dan Shapiro, running unopposed for Mayor. Check out the link below to find out what his top priorities for are.

http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/15366-dan-shapiro-deerfield-il-priorities-mp4

SolveCast. News that solves.

01/04/2021

Yum! Pequod's Pizza Chicago coming to Deerfield via DwellSocial on April 28.

Announcing Pequod's Pizza Chicago's April suburban drops 🍕
Each delivery can fit 25 orders, so save your spot now! These fill up fast. Ordering opens as soon as 15 people sign up.

View and join pickups here: http://dwell.social/pequods

🍕 Thur, April 1: Tinley Park --- sold out!

🍕 Fri, April 2: Naperville --- sold out!

🍕 Sun, April 4: Hoffman Estates

🍕 Tues, April 6: Vernon Hills

🍕 Wed, April 7: Arlington Heights

🍕 Thur, April 8: New Lenox

🍕 Fri, April 9: Wheaton --- sold out!

🍕 Sun, April 11: Gurnee

🍕 Tues, April 13: Winnetka

🍕 Wed, April 14: Clarendon Hills

🍕 Thur, April 15: Mundelein

🍕 Fri, April 16: Elmhurst --- sold out!

🍕 Sun, April 18: Oak Forest

🍕 Tues, April 20: Park Ridge

🍕 Wed, April 21: Buffalo Grove

🍕 Thur, April 22: Downers Grove

🍕 Fri, April 23: Lake Zurich

🍕 Sun, April 25: Darien

🍕 Tues, April 27: Hinsdale

🍕 Wed, April 28: Deerfield

🍕 Thur, April 29: Glen Ellyn

🍕 Fri, April 30: Lockport

19/03/2021

Early voting hours start Monday, March 22, and run through April 3 for the April 6 Consolidated Election. Early voting locations are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year, Deerspring Pool, 200 Deerfield Road, will serve as an early voting site. For more information or to request a mail-in ballot, visit LakeVoterPower.info or call 847.377.VOTE (8683).

16/03/2021

What do Deerfield District 109 board candidates say about stakeholder communication?
http://www.solvecast.com/relates/communication-choose109board-11808-16909

Reasons that Communication relates to Choosing School Board Candidates for District 109 in 2021.

12/03/2021

COVID-19 Dedicated Vaccination Site Coming to the Patty Turner Center

The Deerfield Park District in partnership with Primary & Immediate Care Solutions, LLC d/b/a Doctors Test Centers, Lake County Health Department and the Village of Deerfield is proud to announce a new mass COVID-19 vaccination site location at the Patty Turner Center in Deerfield.

Details on this partnership: https://bit.ly/3euZ7gR

11/03/2021

It happened! We have a new sign, a new name, a new beginning, and a new era in Deerfield. Thank you to all in the Village and surrounding areas that helped make this change and helped bring hope for healing.

09/03/2021

Who are the 8 candidates running for Deerfield District 109 School Board? SolveCast has all the info, with videos, right here.

Based on an informal survey, the top issues among the community were:

-Stakeholder Communication
-Social Emotional Learning
-Differentiated Instruction
-Pandemic Pre and Post Educational Plan

Other issues that came up were: Taxes, Budget, Economic Inequality, Mental Health, Staff Turnover, Transparency, World Language, Learning Loss and more.

Click below for more information and to watch the candidate videos:
http://www.solvecast.com/s/choose109board-16909

Everything to consider about Choosing School Board Candidates for District 109 in 2021 all in one place. Videos, Podcasts and more.

05/03/2021

Shout out to local Karrah Krakovyak for a fascinating SolveCast interview on solving for the world's problems using data visualization.
..with Illah Nourbakhsh Professor at Carnegie Mellon University & Director of the CREATE Lab.

Full interview here:

http://www.solvecast.com/articles/detail/15342-data-visualization-for-meaningful-change-with-illah-nourbakhsh-carnegie-mellon-university-director-of-the-create-lab

27/02/2021

Hey Deerfield, ordering out on monday? Order Jimmy Thai/Ramen Time,
mention the “Deerfied Park Foundation” and 25% of your order goes to the Foundation.

Plan to order Jimmy Thai on Monday!

Deerfield Park Foundation and local restaurant Jimmy Thai are joining together to raise money for your parks.

Mention "Deerfield Park Foundation" to send 25% of the proceeds to the foundation.

https://buff.ly/3u5eFgB

26/02/2021

We love this amazing drone video of Deerfield's restaurants, parks and retail.

Courtesy of Real Snap Media, thank you Matt Feddermann!

16/02/2021

[update: the village website says pickup is delayed until tomorrow.]

In a semi-exclusive interview with customer service at Waste Management, we learned that Deerfield residential pick-up IS currently planned for today (although the website status search incorrectly says some Deerfield addresses are rescheduled).

If you have questions about your address, Waste Management number is 800-796-9696.

29/01/2021

Snow is coming to Deerfield Saturday night into Sunday. Possible 4 to 7 inches.

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28/01/2021

We want your opinion on Deerfield Schools!

Please take a moment to answer this brief 5 question survey. The results will be used to help us create content and for potential interviews with school board candidates.

http://www.solvecast.com/showsurvey/323

Also a chance to win a $15 Amazon gift certificate! Please share.

Thanks to the DPS109 Caucus for assistance with this survey.

Deerfield, Riverwoods, Highland Park, Highwood, Bannockburn, Northbrook Schools survey.

27/01/2021

We asked Whitehall Deerfield about their vaccination rates. They indicated that 100% of residents are vaccinated (first dose). Second dose begins today.

26/01/2021

More snow day news!
Waste management collection delayed until tomorrow.