Deerfield News

In this Feb. 4, 2012 photo, Donna Brent, 63, works out with an aerobic step bench at her home in Deerfield, Ill.

Deerfield Public Schools District 109 Board President Ellen London expressed surprise Sunday at the strike vote Friday by the Deerfield Education Association teachers' union calling it a negotiation tactic aimed at influencing parents and the Board.

Deerfield management consultant Brad Schneider won the endorsement of the Vernon Township Democratic Organization Sunday in Vernon Hills among the four contenders for their party's nomination in the March 20 primary.

Waukegan - The Lake County State's Attorney's Office has until Feb. 24 to decide to go forward with the felony DUI case against a son of former Chicago Bears Coach Mike Ditka.

A DUI charge against a son of former Bears coach Mike Ditka could be voided, according to media sources.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner-which means local businesses are offering up a slew of events and specials for celebrating the one you love .

In this Feb. 4, 2012 photo, Donna Brent, 63, works out her leg at her home in Deerfield, Ill.

A State Senator Susan Garrett will host a "Meet and Greet" for Julie Morrison , a Democratic candidate for the 29 th District Senate Seat, at 2 p.m. Friday at the Gorton Community Center , 400 E. Illinois Road.

Michael P. Ditka - one of two sons of the former Bears coach facing DUI charges out of Deerfield - scored a legal touchdown of sorts Thursday when a Lake County judge granted a motion that Ditka's lawyer said essentially voids his arrest.

A BOYS' BASKETBALL Date: A Feb. 7 The Final Score: A Lake Forest 56, Deerfield 46 Scouts Top Performer: John Hayes scored 13 points to lead the Scouts.A Other Notable Scout Performances: Thomas Durrett, who missed a pair of games due to a concussion, was back in action.

Valentine's Day means love, and that's rotten for single folk who'd rather spend the day with someone special.

Feb. 4A The Final Score:A 1. Barrington 233.5, 2. Deerfield 155.5, 3. Lake Zurich 123, 4. Cary Grove 103, 5. Buffalo Grove 101.5, 6. Stevenson 78.5, 7. Highland Park 66 , 8. Palatine 27, 9. Lake Forest 24.A Giants Top Performer:A Brandon Garcia-Galvan won the Stevenson Regional championship in the 126-pound weight class.

Trinity International University, a Christian liberal arts college in Deerfield, Illinois, is seeking an innovative, goal oriented professional to assist in the development and ongoing oversight of our proposed Student Success Center.

The Glenview Announcements report: Deerfield kept its bearings against Maine East and its zone on Friday night, deliberately working the ball and finding open shooters once the Demons defense wore down.

Deerfield High School wrestlers Artie Bess and Lenny Bloom have laser like focus on winning a state championship and Coach Marc Pechter's job is to keep them focused on the road between this weekend's Sectional and the State Finals Feb.

The "Our Town, Our Heroes" program, sponsored by General Motors, is looking for people "who inspire others and drive positive change" in Deerfield .A In its second year, the contest held throughout Illinois aims to highlight the accomplishments of those who truly make a difference.

City Council meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Legislative Chambers of the City County Government Center, 160 S. Macy St.

Feb. 4A The Final Score: A A A A A A A Conant 51, Deerfield 39 A Warriors Star Performers: A Mack Watts scored 14 points, dished out three assists and pulled down two rebounds.A Other Notable Warrior Performances: A A A A A A Alex Sacks contributed seven tallies and an assist while Alexander Glantz chipped in six points, three rebounds and an ... (more)

February is National Heart Month and those young and old in communities across the Fox Valley have already joined forces with the Million Hearts Campaign .

No Valid License A Llanira Mis, 31, of Deerfield was arrested Jan. 24 for driving without a valid Illinois driver's license, according to Deerfield Police reports .A Mis was one of two drivers involved in an accident in the vicinity of Deerfield Road and Kipling Place.