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is a transportation service for West Deerfield Township
residents who have mobility challenges that may prevent
or restrict their ability to meet their health care
needs.
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Notary Public Services available
at no charge.
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ADA Policy
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Click the green
button to learn how you and the township can help our
environment.
Click
here
to read how to Green Up Your Block Party
Click
here
for the Community Green Board |
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The
Lake County Sheriff
patrols unincorporated areas of West Deerfield
Township.
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Reaching Out to
Serve the Community
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Township government is one of the oldest forms of
government in the United States, dating back to
1636. Our own township is over 150 years old and
continues to evolve with the development of our
community, while maintaining many of the functions it
has had since its beginning: property assessment,
general assistance, programs for the senior population,
voter registration and absentee voting, and maintenance
for unincorporated roads. Click
here for more information.
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 Click
here
to view the West Deerfield Township map prepared by Lake County
Department of Information and Technology, GIS/Mapping Division.
The Adobe Reader "zoom in"
feature can be used to see details on the map.
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Join Whole Foods
Market in Their Effort to BAG HUNGER this Holiday
Season
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Help Whole Foods Market stock the shelves of local
food charities this winter by making a Bag Hunger
donation for $5, $10 or $20, or by rounding up
your total at the register. Your donation will
represent a grocery bag filled with pantry staples
and produce. All donations made through the "Bag"
Hunger program will provide resources to West
Deerfield Township Food Pantry to help ensure that
food is available for those in need.
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Food Pantry Donation
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Biaggi's donated this check to the Food Pantry on
December 12th. Pictured are Bob Rosenbacher, Joan
Reed, Tom Dierking, managing partner of Biaggi's
in Deerfield, Julie Morrison, and Jan Zobus (Food
Pantry Board). West Deerfield Township is
extremely grateful for this generous contribution.
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Community Partnership
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Community Partners for Affordable Housing
(CPAH) is a non-profit that provides affordable
housing to low income households that live or work
in the area. The idea is to bridge the gap between
the high cost of housing and the incomes of many
local residents or workers. Typically, CPAH
buys a blighted property, gives it a green rehab,
and sells it below market value to an income
qualified household. To qualify, a family of 4
could earn no more than approximately
$60,000. CPAH hosts many Service Days where
community members pitch in to help rehab a CPAH
home. Volunteers assist with painting,
landscaping, demolition, removing and installing
windows, and drywall, among other projects,
depending on the individual house. If you are
interested in learning if you might qualify for
affordable housing, or if you are interested in
volunteering at a CPAH Service Day, please contact
Amy Kaufman at 847-681-8746
or
akaufman@cpahousing.org. You
can also find more information at www.cpahousing.org.
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Coat Off Your Back
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Firefighters from Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire
Protection District donated used
firefighters' coats to Township Supervisor Julie
Morrison. Coats will go to needy men in the
township; others will find their way to a special
Rotary Club collection sponsored by the Deerfield
and Northbrook Rotary Clubs.
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It's Easy Being
Green!
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West Deerfield Township offers two new services to
eco-conscious residents. Where can you
recycle coffee grounds, lawn clippings, vegetable
peelings
and
used clothing, all in the same place? Your West
Deerfield Township office, of course.
A community composting bin and a textile recycling
depository are recent additions to the grounds of
the township office, located at 601 Deerfield Road
in Deerfield.
"We are fortunate to serve very generous and
ecologically-responsible people in our township,"
said Julie Morrison, West Deerfield Township
supervisor. "These new services are a natural
response to our residents' social responsibility
and general kindness."
Click
here for more information.
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Food Pantry Contributions
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Congregation B'Nai Tikvah held its annual
food drive for the food pantry during the
holidays. Hazzan Hery Chulef, Ritual
Educator at Congregation B'nai Tikvah is
pictured here with their contribution.
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Community Support Grants
for Accessibility
West Deerfield
Township is committed to enhancing the lives of its
residents.
To that end, the Township has
developed a program for its residents aimed at improving
their access to the world.
Grants up to $1000 per
household per year will be awarded to residents or their
families to help meet the special needs and extraordinary
expenses which often impede accessibility at home, at
school, the community or the world at large.
Services or expenses which may
qualify for this program include home remodeling/adaptation,
transportation equipment, communication devices, durable
medical equipment, specialized therapy tools, or other
user-centered products or services which foster
accessibility and independence.
Residents with physical
impairment (either permanent or temporary), developmental
and cognitive disability or delays, and some forms of mental
illness should consider applying.
This program is
intended to help those in our community with the greatest
financial need, and should, therefore, be considered,
needs-based.
There is not at this time,
however, an income ceiling.
Applications are
due by March 31, 2012.
The applications should be sent
to the Township Office, 601 Deerfield Road, Deerfield, IL,
Attention:
Julie Morrison-Confidential.
Applications are available in
the township office or your can click on the link below.
Click
here
for the Disabilities Grant Applications
Click
here for Release of
Liability and Disclaimer
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ILIHEAP News
Release
Supervisor Julie Morrison
announced that West Deerfield Township will provide assistance
to residents who wish to apply for heating funds through the
Illinois Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Previous 30-day income guidelines are:
1 person household: not more than
$1354
2 person household: not more than
$1821
3 person household: not more than
$2289
4 person household: not more than
$2756
Applicants must provide proof of
income, a recent copy of utility bill, Social Security cards for
all household members, and rent amount (if applicable).
These applications will be
completed at the Township Office, 601 Deerfield Road, and will
be by appointment only. Please call the Township for more
information and to schedule an appointment to apply:
847-945-0614 |
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Events and Information |
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Next
Township Meeting
Feb. 21, Tuesday, 7:00
P.M.
Regular Board Meeting
Click
here
for the agenda and minutes.
Click
here for the 2012 budget.
Minutes are also available by contacting the West Deerfield
Township office at 847.945.0614 or emailing us at
westdeerfield@sbcglobal.net |
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Important 2012 Election Dates
Register
by:
February 21
Grace period
registration at the County Clerk’s Office:
February 22—March 13
Voting by Mail:
February 9 to March
15
Early Voting:
February 27 to March 15
Pre-Election Voting:
March 16
to March 19
General Primary:
March 20
Voter Registration reopens:
March 22
General Election:
November 6
Click
here for more information.
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Used Eyeglasses
Drop off used eyeglasses
in the township office.
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Eyeglasses are collected by the Lions Club and given to
health care professionals for distribution to the needy.
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Passport
Services
8:30-11:30 a.m.
and 1-4 p.m. Monday thru Friday Photography available
on site. Call for information: 945-0614 |
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Prescription
Discount Cards
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West Deerfield
Township has a supply of the Lake County Prescription
Discount Cards. these cards are free of charge and may be
used at most retail pharmacies. There is no enrollment form
or membership fee. There is no limit on how many times you
may use your card, and generally saves an average of 20% off
the retail prescription costs. It can not be used with other
insurance prescription coverage. Stop by or call the office
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Township
Newsletter
Click
here for the Fall
2011 newsletter.
Click
here
for the Spring 2011 newsletter.
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RTA Seniors Ride
Free Discount Cards
RTA Senior Cards
may be applied for at the office during business hours.
Seniors who qualify with the Circuit Breaker designation
will receive a card that allows them to ride free; all other
seniors will receive a card to travel at half price. A
passport-type photo must be submitted.
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Historical Archives
West Deerfield Township is proud to
announce that its historical archives are now online. These
include documents from 1850, which chronicle the beginning
of our township, and continue into the twenty-first century.
Most of the documents are arranged chronologically; they
include minutes of meetings, voting lists, tax rolls,
correspondence, maps and surveys, and other examples of
township business. Those documents that were printed, as
opposed to hand-written, may be searched by such categories
as name, date, and office. Click on the link below. Once at
the site, you may wish to "Browse Available Papers" to view
the various township collections and records.
Click
here
to access the historical archives.
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