About Deerfield

Deerfield is a suburb located in the North Shore within Lake County. The suburb is well recognized as a pleasant area, extremely safe, and boasting a friendly community. Known for its strong sense of community and neighborly spirit, Deerfield also has many amenities to offer— the area is home to an abundance of parks, community spaces, shopping options, and dining destinations. Residents much appreciate the suburb’s Town Square and local Metra access as well. Click here for more Deerfield is located 28 miles from downtown Chicago. The city is conveniently located between I-43 and I-41, which provide easy access to I-94. The Metra Milwaukee District North Line provides train transportation to and from Chicago. Deerfield is closely connected to Chicago sports. During the 1982 and 1987 NFL players strikes, the Chicago Bears held their practices at Deerfield High School. Deerfield’s Berto Center is the current practice facility for the Chicago Bulls. Deerfield has been home to a number of Bulls players including Will Purdue, John Paxson, Ron Artest, Kirk Hinrich, Derrick Rose, and Phil Jackson. Deerfield has a sister city in Ludinghausen, Germany. Deerfield is 5 miles away from Ravinia Park at 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park (847) 266-5100, which hosts many of Chicagoland’s most popular music events. The summer music festival runs from June to September, attracting over 600,000 listeners every year. From the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to pop bands, there’s something to please every music lover. With its wide lawn surrounding multiples stages, Ravinia is an ideal spot for picnicking with a bottle of wine and a group of friends.

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