Congressman Schneider And Senator Bush To Host Virtual Job Expo

Congressman Brad Schneider and State Senator Melinda Bush will host the state’s first legislative-led virtual job expo the week of 8/24.

Rep. Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation

The bipartisan legislation would require a National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) on Iran’s support for proxy forces.

Reps. Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Homeless Veterans

Legislation would create voluntary “check-off box” on annual tax return to fund homeless veteran assistance.

Northwest Education Council For Student Success Awarded $249K

The money will be distributed to nine schools within the northwest suburbs to prepare students for careers in education.

Schneider Leads Call To Assist Nuclear-Affected Communities

Already teetering on the financial brink by decades of federal neglect, communities are facing existential threat of COVID-related expenses.

Morrison Pleased With DCFS Transition To Medicaid Managed Care

The Department of Children and Family Service’s care will finally transition to a new Medicaid managed care program in September.

Seeking Candidates for Riverwoods Mayor, Trustee, Village Clerk

The Riverwoods Caucus Party Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for Mayor, 3 Trustees, and Village Clerk

Lake County Resumes Weddings, Virtually

The 19th Judicial Circuit Court suspended weddings and civil union ceremonies in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Park Board Votes To Rename Mitchell Park

The park has long been connected with an unsuccessful attempt to bring racially integrated housing to Deerfield in 1959.

Deerfield's 'Confederate Statue': Group Seeks To Rename Park

The idea, hatched by a Facebook group called Rename Mitchell Park, will be discussed at Thursday's Deerfield Park District Board meeting.

Medline announces $10,000 gift to 'A Safe Place'

Amid Illinois’ COVID-19 Stay-At-Home order, A Safe Place has seen dramatic increase in need for domestic violence protections and services

'End Police Brutality, Improve Transparency': Rep. Schneider

Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) is backing police reform legislation following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota.

Mayor Allows Racket Sports: Voice Of The Village

The supplemental order to Deerfield's declaration of emergency from March was issued Monday by Mayor Harriet Rosenthal.

Voice of the Village: Residents Should Remain Home When Possible

The Village of Deerfield updates residents on various matters for the week of May 11, 2020.

Covid-19 quarantining brings an increase in domestic violence

...and increased need for protections and services

GOP Women Reps Call on Governor to Convene Legislature

Pritzker Shouldn't Continue Excluding General Assembly During COVID-19 Crisis

Coronavirus: Emergency Declaration Made In Riverwoods

The Village of Riverwoods joined numerous Illinois municipalities in making an emergency declaration in response to the coronavirus.

Riverwoods Village Hall Shuttered After Positive Coronavirus Test

A relative of a village employee tested positive for COVID-19, leading to a two-week closure of village hall.

Deerfield Declares State Of Emergency In Response To Coronavirus

The emergency declaration followed confirmation a resident of the village has tested positive for COVID-19, the mayor announced.

Taxes, Corruption Among Biggest Issues, Deerfield Voters Say

As early voting begins ahead of the March 17 primary election, find out what local voters identified as the biggest issues facing Illinois.

Election 2020 In Deerfield: We Want To Hear From Voters

With primaries just a month away and the 2020 presidential election coming up fast, Patch wants to know what issues are on voters' minds.

Deerfield Non-Emergency Offices Closed For Presidents' Day, February 17

All non-emergency Village offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, in honor of Presidents’ Day.

Rep. Brad Schneider Endorses Joe Biden For President

The suburban moderate said Biden has a "proven track record of electing Democrats" and would have instant credibility as president.

Deerfield, Libertyville Attorneys Named Finalists For Judgeship

In a secret ballot, all elected circuit judges in Lake County can choose one of two finalists as the newest appointed associate judge.

Local Members Of Congress Respond To Killing Of Iranian General

North Shore members of Congress reacted to the U.S. airstrike that killed a top Iranian general and Iraqi militia leader.

$6.3 Million In State Funding Will Benefit Deerfield: Rep. Morgan

Recently completed infrastructure upgrades and future repairs to Pfingsten and Waukegan roads are included in the state's $45 billion plan.

Bannockburn Considers Annexation Plan For Apartments, Retail

The man behind the "Beeson's Corner" proposal said it's been 27 years in the making, but some area residents feel it's being rushed through.

Rep. Schneider Announces 'Holiday Cards for Heroes' Program

Constituents are invited to leave holiday greetings for active-duty military at Schneider’s Lincolnshire Office.

Fake Lawyer Represents Himself Unsuccessfully In Marathon Hearing

Jailed attorney impersonator and accused serial con-man John Ryan failed to convince a judge he didn't violate the terms of his probation.

Friend Of Rhoni Reuter Believes Real Killer Remains At Large

"I have absolutely no doubt in my mind, Marni Yang did not do this," says a friend who was "like a sister" to the murdered Deerfield woman.

Deerfield Trustees Consider 8.5% Increase To Property Tax Levy

For owners of median-valued homes, an extra $120 dollars would be added to the village's share of the property bills by 2022.

Deerfield Facility Among Busiest For Getting Illinois REAL IDs

The secretary of state's office said its Lake Cook Road facility is one of the state's two most popular for obtaining the new ID cards.

Cannabis Conditions Considered By Deerfield, Northbrook Trustees

Village officials are proceeding with the permitting process in Northbrook, while Deerfield is set to delay implementation until February.

Some North Suburbs Don't 'Just Say No' To Recreational Marijuana

"We can stand on principles, or we can become pragmatic," said one mayor who opposed legalization but now favors a recreational dispensary.

Riverwoods Road Resurfacing, Bike Path Expansion Approved

Lincolnshire village trustees approved a package of measures to expand the bike path along Riverwoods Road and resurface area streets.

Deerfield Woman Sentenced To 6 Months For Yearslong Fraud Scheme

A federal judge sentenced Pamela Antell, a psychologist with a practice in Glenview, to 40 months less than the minimum advisory guidelines.

U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider Now Supports Trump Impeachment Inquiry

Following "months of relentless stonewalling by the Trump administration" the Deerfield Democrat decided an impeachment inquiry is needed.

'Fine-Free' Cards For Deerfield Library Trustees Could Be Cut

The library board considers eliminating trustees' fee exemption, which may violate state law banning "compensation" for board members.

Fresh Push For Fair Maps After SCOTUS Gerrymandering Ruling

Despite 37 co-sponsors, a proposed constitutional amendment allowing for independently drawn legislative maps awaits a vote in the Senate.

Deerbrook Residential Development Granted Final Village Approval

A plan for a 246-unit housing development steps from the Lake Cook Road Metra station received unanimous support from trustees Monday.