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DeKCaolubnty Come to DeKalb County to experience our “Contemporary Culture & Countryside Charm.” We are located just 60 miles west of Chicago. Our hotels and attractions are family-friendly and affordable. Shopping, dining, wineries, festivals, apple orchards, pumpkin patches and NCAA Division 1 sports are all a part of our landscape … we have something for everyone. Savor local cuisine, shop for unique treasures and antiques in our historical downtown shopping districts. Enjoy a tour of one of our local wineries while you sample some of our region’s award-winning wines. DeKalb County is home to a thriving arts and cultural scene that features both regional and national entertainment. Our regional theatre groups combined with Northern Illinois University provide a wide-variety of cultural experiences year-round. This year we are proud to host the IHSA state football championships, IESA state wrestling championships, Illinois Square Dancers Association Convention, Jehovah Witness Conventions, Pop Warner Cheer, MS: Tour de Farms, and Team Dance Illinois to name just a few of the groups we will welcome to DeKalb County. We look forward to your visit!
Debbie Armstrong Debbie Armstrong, Executive Director DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau Promoting tourism in DeKalb County 815/756-1336 • 877/335-2521 darmstrong@dekalbcountycvb.com dekalbcountycvb.com
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Table of Contents Welcome
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Transportation 6 Group Tours
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Historical DeKalb County
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Arts & Attractions
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Drive the Lincoln Highway
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The Great Outdoors
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Wineries & Breweries Sports & Recreation
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10th Annual Kite Fest
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Northern Illinois University
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Shopping Weddings in DeKalb County
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Spas & Salons
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County Map
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Meetings & Event Venues
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Accommodations 36-37 Restaurants
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Calendar of Events
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Our Communities
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Advertising Index
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The 2015 DeKalb County Visitors Guide was published by Shaw Media The DeKalb County CVB would like to express our appreciation to the following organizations and individuals for help bringing this visitors guide to you: The DeKalb County Board The DeKalb County Economic Development Committee Legislative Center 200 North Main Street Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 895-7189 www.dekalbcountyorg.com Project Manager: Lisa Angel Design & Layout: Allison LaPorta Cover Photo: MorningStar Media
Every attempt has been made to verify that the information in this guide is correct. The DCCVB assumes no liability for incorrect, omitted, or outdated information. At the time of print, all information was correct as supplied. We encourage you to visit: dekalbcounty.cvb.com prior to your trip for any changes in event dates or other information.
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Faranda’s is DeKalb County’s Premier Choice for: • Weddings • Business Events • Bridal & Baby Showers • Parties
• Seminars & much more!
302 Grove Street • Downtown DeKalb (815) 981-3304 • farandas.com
Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Catering in Downtown DeKalb for over 40 years! 240 East Lincoln Hwy. • DeKalb, Illinois
815.756.2345 • www.thelincolninn.com
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Transportation City of DeKalb Green Line Bus Service 1606 Bethany Road DeKalb, IL 815-758-3932
City of Sycamore Blue Line Bus Service 1606 N. Bethany Road Sycamore, IL 815-758-3932
The Green and Blue Line Bus Services connecting DeKalb and Sycamore are affordable and open to the general public. The cost is $.50 per ride. Children under 5 ride free. Exact change is required. Senior Citizens (60 and older), persons with disabilities and Medicare conditions ride free. Busses run Monday – Friday, from 7am – 9pm., except holidays. They also connect between Sycamore and DeKalb at the following locations: Front entrance of Kishwaukee Hospital (One Kish Hospital Drive) Bus Shelter at Ben Gordon (12 Health Services Drive) South Entrance of Wal-Mart (2300 Sycamore Road)
DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport
HUSKIE BUS LINE
3232 Pleasant St. • DeKalb, IL 815-748-2020 • dtma@cityofdekalb.com
Veolia Transportation 1825 Pleasant Street • DeKalb, IL 815-758-6900 • huskieline.com
DTMA is situated approximately 60 miles west of Chicago, and is easily accessible via I-88 east, then to the Peace Road exit. Runways are capable of handling small planes and corporate jets. From the north or south, take I-39 to I-88 east, then to the Peace Road exit. Instrument landing system for Runway 2 has been published. No landing fees. Airport identifier is DKB.
The Huskie line bus service is in full swing when NIU is in session. NIU students ride free with current student identification. Public may ride for $1.00 (exact change only). Children under 5 ride free with an adult. Check their website for complete details on routes and times.
ELBURN TRAIN SHUTTLE 1825 Pleasant Street • DeKalb, IL 815-758-6900 • huskieline.com This shuttle operates when Northern Illinois University is in session. It departs from the Holmes Student Center and delivers passengers right to the Elburn Metra Station. It runs on Fridays and Sundays. Call for times.
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TAXI B.O.W.’s Taxi Service 815-217-1242
STS
815-899-1902
LIMOS Blue Sky Limousine 815/787-9800
Custom DeKalb O’Hare Limousine 815/517-0614
DeCab Taxi
322 E. Sunset Pl., DeKalb, IL 815/757-6430 • facebook.com/decab.taxi
Electric Limo Eco-conscious Transportation
1831 W. Forestview, Sycamore, IL 630/674-4244 • electriclimoco.com
Homes James Limousine 815/748-5466 • DeKalb, IL
Limo Bill Limousine
2300 Sycamore Rd., Ste. 2, DeKalb 815/739-4455
TransVac – Voluntary Action Center 1606 Bethany Road, Sycamore 815/758-3932
SOS Limos
There is so much to do and see in DeKalb County. Come and stay for the day or better yet spend the night. We offer sample itineraries on our website at: dekalbcountycvb.com, but the possibilities are endless. The DeKalb County Convention & Visitors Bureau staff provide complimentary services and assist with custom itineraries, hotel accommodations, locally themed and educational tours. Visit one of our museums, enjoy live theatre, tour a winery or a craft brewery, experience a farm or barn tour. Enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner and sample some of the local confections. Then get ready to indulge in a little retail therapy in one of our historical shopping districts. If you are looking to escape to the great outdoors, tour our community gardens, visit an apple orchard, pumpkin patch or a corn maze. Enjoy a demonstration on how to make apple cider, shop for locally grown food and indulge in fall treats. Welcome bags are provided to visitors along with maps and other helpful information to make your stay more enjoyable compliments of the bureau.
Call us at 877/335-2521 or email sales@dekalbcountycvb.com today so we can help plan your visit to DeKalb County today!
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Historical DeKalb County Clinton Township Library 110 S. Elm St., Waterman 264-3339
DeKalb Public Library
309 Oak St., DeKalb 756-9568 • dkpl.org Mon.-Thurs. 9am-9pm; Fri. 9am-6pm; Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 1pm-5pm
DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association
111 S. Second St., Ste. 204, DeKalb 756-8737 • daaha.org
Ellwood House Museum 509 N. First St., DeKalb 756-4609 • ellwoodhouse.org
Flewellin Memorial Library
108 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona 824-2079
Gurler House
205 Pine St., DeKalb 758-4897 • gurlerhouse.org
Hinckley Historical Society
145 E. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley Open Saturday 10am to 3pm
Historic Guided Tours
Malta • 825-2330 by appointment
Historic Self-Guided Tours
111 S. 2nd St., Ste. 202, DeKalb 756-1336 • dekalbcountycvb.com
Memorial Park/Soldiers & Sailors Clock WWI memorial honoring veterans. Northeast Corner of 1st & Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
Joseph F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center
Milan Township One Room School House
921 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-7904 • gliddenhomestead.org June-Oct 2nd & 4th Sun. 12pm4pm; Tues. 10am-2pm; or by appt.
8 Gabel Hall, NIU, DeKalb 753-1236 or 753-1241 cedu.niu.edu/blackwell Mon.-Wed. 12pm-4:30pm; Fri. 12pm-4:30pm; or by appt.
Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society
NIU Regional History Center
Swen Parson, Room 155, DeKalb 753-1779
622 Park Ave., Genoa 784-5559 Open 2nd Sunday of the month from 2pm-4pm; Wed. 1pm-5pm; or by appt.
North Grove School
26745 Brickville Rd., Sycamore 762-3603 • northgroveschool.org Tours by appt. spring, summer, fall by emailing: info@northgroveschool.org
Malta Historical & Genealogical Society
127 N. 3rd St., Malta 825-2330 • by appointment
Marie Louise Olmstead Museum 100 S. Depot, Somonauk 498-2417 or 228-1474 Open Sundays 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, unless it is a holiday and tours by appt.
Northern Illinois Veteran’s Memorial Franklin Township Park, 3rd Street, Kirkland villageofkirkland.com
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Sandwich Fairgrounds
Suydam Rd. and Fair Wind Blvd., Sandwich 786-2159 • sandwichfair.com
Sandwich Opera House
140 E. Railroad Street, Sandwich 786-2555 • sandwichoperahouse.com Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-12pm & 1pm-4:30pm
Stone Mill Museum and the Sandwich Historical Society Railroad and Lafayette Street, Sandwich 786-2513 or 498-4401 April-October Sunday 1pm-4pm, except holidays or by appt.
Shabbona-Lee-Rollo Historical Museum
Sycamore History Museum Engh Farm 1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore 895-5762 • sycamorehistory.org Tues.-Sat. 10am-3pm
Sycamore Public Library & Joiner History Room 103 East State Street, Sycamore 895-2500; 895-7271 Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Waterman Area Heritage Society 180 W. Lincoln St., Waterman 264-3461 Sat. 1pm-3pm or by appt.
119 W. Comanche, Shabbona 824-2597 Tues. & Thurs. 9am-3pm; Sat. 9am-11am or by appt.
3FREE PUBLIC MUSEUMS WORTH EXPLORING! NIU ART MUSEUM Counter-balancing contemporary and traditional art for an eye-opening look at culture
Altgeld Hall, First Floor, West End T-F 10-5, Sat 12-4, 815.753.1936 www.niu.edu/artmuseum
NIU ANTHROPOLOGY MUSEUM AND RESEARCH COLLECTIONS Celebrating cultural diversity around the world with dynamic exhibitions
Faye-Cooper Cole Hall T-F 10-4, Sat 10-2, 815.753.2520 www.niu.edu/anthro_museum
BLACKWELL HISTORY OF EDUCATION MUSEUM AND RESEARCH COLLECTIONS Preserving the history of American Education and featuring a One Room Schoolhouse
The Learning Center, Gabel Hall Room 8 – Hours Vary, 815.753.1236 www.cedu.niu.edu/blackwell
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL www.niu.edu Museums open by appointment for group tours
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NIU School of Music
2160 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 787-2739 • carmike.com
Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, DeKalb 753-1551 • niu.edu/music
DeKalb Municipal Band Hopkins Park
NIU School of Theatre and Dance
1403 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-6663 dekalbparkdistrict.com
Stevens Building and Gabel Hall, DeKalb 753-1600 • niu.edu/theatre
Egyptian Theatre
Sandwich Opera House
135 N. 2nd St., DeKalb 758-1215 egyptiantheatre.org
140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-2555 sandwichoperahouse.org
The House Café 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-9547 thehousecafe.net
Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra P.O. Box 310, DeKalb 756-3728 • kishorchestra.org
Kishwaukee Valley Art League
Stage Coach Theatre 126 S. 5th St., DeKalb 758-1940 stagecoachers.com
Sycamore State Street Theatre 420 W. State St., Sycamore 895-2301 sycamorestatetheater.com
Wow 7 Cinemas
P.O. Box 523, Sycamore 790-6111 • kval.us
101 Duvick Ave., Sandwich 786-1999 • wow7.com
NIU Convocation Center 1525 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 752-6800 • niuconvo.com
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
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Galleries & Museums Art Attack
Gallery 215 North
The Art Box
Jack Olson Gallery
215 W. Elm, Suite 202, Sycamore 899-9440 • sycamoreartattack.org
308 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-0313
Blue Moon Bikes Vintage Sting Ray Museum
211 W. State St., Sycamore 899-3100 • bluemoonbikes.com
DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association
111 S. 2nd St., Ste. 204, DeKalb 756-8737 • daaha.org
DeKalb Area Women’s Center 1021 State St., DeKalb 758-1351
Ellwood House Museum
215 N. 4th Street, DeKalb 753-1473
NIU Visual Arts Building, AB200 Art Gallery, DeKalb 753-4521
Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society Museum 622 Park Ave. (West on Hwy. 72), Genoa 784-5559 or 784-2199
Midwest Museum of Natural History
425 W. State St., Sycamore 895-9777 • mmnh.org
NIU Anthropology Museum Cole Hall, DeKalb 753-2520 niu.edu/anthro_museum
NIU Art Museum
116 Altgeld Hall, First Floor, West End, DeKalb 753-1936 • niu.edu/artmuseum
NIU Blackwell History of Education Museum
The Learning Center, Gabel Hall, Room 8, DeKalb 753-1236 • cedu.niu.edu/blackwell
NIU Regional History Center Swen Parson, Room 155, DeKalb 753-1779 • ulib.niu.edu/reghist/ index.cfm
Stone Mill Museum
311 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-9075 • www.facebook.com/ sandwichhistory
Sycamore History Museum 1730 N. Main St., Sycamore 895-5762 • sycamorehistory.org
509 N. First St., DeKalb 756-4609 • ellwoodhouse.org
Imagination
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For more information, contact the box office at 815-753-1600 or visit www.niu.edu/theatre
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Drive the Lincoln
Highway
Illinois Lincoln Highway Interpretive Murals Relive the thrill of discovery that motorists experienced 100 years ago, as you uncover a past era woven together with the present along the Illinois Lincoln Highway, where every mile is a story. Rediscover the charm of a road trip to enjoy our murals and gazebos.
55 West Lincoln Highway, Cortland
104 West Main Street, Genoa
Corner of Lincoln Highway and Seventh Street, DeKalb
127 North Third Street, Malta
This mural vividly conveys the early era of road construction in Cortland. An image of the area and the crew that were contracted to supply gravel for the pavement project are the designs main elements.
A detailed image of travelers in a 1913 StevensDuryea, a high-end touring car of its time, is the centerpiece of this mural. The mural’s border is cut and painted to represent the City of DeKalb’s memorial brick arch.
Depicted in the mural is a road dragging contest during the Good Roads Movement in the early 1900’s. A “sled” being dragged by a team of horses to smooth the road is the featured component used to tell the story.
The mural gives striking detail of paving the Lincoln Highway’s first seedling mile, strategically located in Malta. Strong images of men doing the cement work and early road construction equipment are featured in the mural.
302 Willow Street, Maple Park
This mural depicts the development of the Lincoln Highway and how it changed the look of America as roadside gasoline stations sprung up along the route in every town to accommodate motorists. By the 1920’s this filling station in Maple Park was a welcome site to drivers.
Illinois Lincoln Highway Interpretive Gazebos There are 16 Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition Gazebos across the Illinois route; enclosed interpretive panels offer visitors intriguing stories and graphics, depicting the significance of the Lincoln Highway and its communities.
Corner of Lincoln Highway and Eleventh Street, DeKalb
Kishwaukee College, 21193 Malta Road (First Seedling Mile Marker), Malta For a complete list of murals and gazebos visit: drivelincolnhighway.com
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126 South 5th St. DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 758-1940
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heatre for the community by the community. Stage coach has been performing in the DeKalb area since 1947. Join us for our 68th season, a season of diversity, a season of roaringly funny comedy, thought provoking drama, and musical theatre that sets your toes tapping and has you wanting to sing along. Stage Coach Players, community theatre for all.
Give the gift of live theatre • Gift Certificates available
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T he
Great Outdoors Farms & Orchards Camelot Christmas Tree Farm
Jonamac Orchard, Inc.
16380 S. Somonauk Rd., DeKalb 756-6599 • camelottrees.com
19412 Shabbona Rd., Malta 825-2158 • jonamacorchard.com
Larson’s Family Farm
Honey Hill Orchard
Kauffman Turkey Farm
11747 Waterman Rd., Waterman 264-3337 • honeyhillorchards.com
8519 Leland Road, Waterman 264-3470 • hokaturkeys.com
Johnson’s Family Farm
Kuipers Family Farm
1765 W. State St., Sycamore 895-3752 johnsonspumpkinsandmaze.com
1N318 Watson Rd., Maple Park 827-5200 • kuipersfamilyfarm.com
4404 Somonauk Rd., Sandwich 786-2249 • larsonfamilyfarm.com
Theis Farm Market
6N953 County Line Rd., Maple Park 895-9712 • theisfarmmarket.com
Yaeger’s Farm Market
14643 State Route 38, DeKalb 756-6005 • yaegersfarmmarket.com
You Pick Berries
30683 Lanan Rd., Kingston upberries.com
Farmers Markets Farmers Markets feature locally-grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers, and artisan crafts. DeKalb Farmers Market
Every Thursday (June 5th-Sept 25th) Van Buer Plaza, Corner of N. Second & Locust St., DeKalb 756-6306 • dekalb.org
Genoa Open Air Market
Last Saturday of the Month (May 24th -Oct. 25th; 9am-2pm) Corner of Genoa & Main Street, Genoa 784-6961 • genoamainstreet.org
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Hinckley Farmers Market
Every Saturday (Mid-June to Mid-Oct. depending on weather; 9am-Noon) Hinckley Fresh Market parking lot, corner of Rt. 30 and Somonauk Rd., Hinckley • 590-4069
Sandwich Farmers Market
Every Saturday (Summer months; 9am-Noon) Moose Parking Lot - 1002 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-7111 • sandwichmooselodge1016.com
Sycamore Farmers Market
Every Sunday (June 1st-Sept 28th; 10am-2pm) Corner of Somonauk & Elm Street, Sycamore 895-3456 • discoversycamore.com
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Pick your own APPLES & PUMPKINS
Acquaviva Winery 47W614 Route 38, Maple Park 630-365-0333 • acquavivawinery.com Tours by appointment
Cademon Brewery 217 W. Main St., Genoa 827-6145 • cademon.com Tours by appointment
Prairie on State Wine Cellars 322 State Street, Sycamore 991-5266 • prairiestatewinery.com Tours by appointment
Prairie State Winery 222 W. Main Street, Genoa 784-4540 • prairiestatewinery.com Tours by appointment
Waterman Winery & Vineyards 11582 Waterman Road, Waterman 264-3268 • sunsetwines.net Tours by appointment Tastings: April - December
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
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JONAMAC WEEKENDS! Get lost in our 10-acre corn maze, ride the “apple train,” hayrides, live music festivals and events! 5 miles west of DeKalb in Malta, IL 815.825.2158
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S ports & Recreation
Recreation Aurora Sportsman Club, Inc. 7858 Preserve Road, Waterman 264-9000 • aurorasc.org
Clifton Diving Ventures
276 N. Cross St., Sycamore 349-7574 cliftondivingventures.com
DeKalb Park District
Aquatic Center & Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-6663 • dekalbparkdistrict.com
DeKalb Park District Recreation Center
1765 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 758-7756 • dekalbparkdistrict.com
Four Seasons Bowling & Sports
1745 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore 895-5125 • bowlfourseasons.com
Genoa Canoe Rental
Kishwaukee River, Genoa 784-5612 • genoaparks.com
Genoa Fitness Center
333 E. 1st St., Genoa 784-3488 • genoaparks.com
Genoa Municipal Ice Rink
(Winter Only) 100 N Genoa Street, Genoa 784-6961 • genoamainstreet.org
NIU Huskies Den Campus Entertainment Center
340 Carroll Avenue, DeKalb 753-1491 • huskiesden.niu.edu
Genoa Township Park Pool & Recreation Center
Pete’s Train
Idle Hour Lanes
Power Adventures
927 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-8257
325 Edward St., Sycamore 991-5684 • poweradventures.org
Katz Park Skateboard Park
Sandwich Sportsman Club
400 East 2nd Street, Genoa 784-5612 • genoaparks.com
Dresser Road & North First Street • DeKalb
Kishwaukee Family YMCA
2500 W. Bethany Rd., Sycamore 756-9577 • kishymca.org
Mardi Gras Lanes
1730 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 756-9411 • mardigrasbowl.com
Natural Resource Center Russell Woods Forest Preserve Genoa • 784-2000 dekalbcounty.org
NIU Huskie Athletics/NIU Convocation Center
435 S Birch St., Waterman 264-7753 • petestrain.com
1011 Hartman Trail Sandwich 483-3174 sandwichsportsmansclub.com
Star Worlds Video Arcade
1234 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-4599 • starworldsarcade.com
Sycamore Community Park & Pool
940 East State Street, Sycamore 895-3365 • sycamoreparkdistrict.com
Sycamore Family Sports Center
725 E. State St., Sycamore 895-7407 • sycamorefun.com
1525 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 752-6800 • niuhuskies.com
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Sycamore RV Resort
Village of Hinckley Parks & Recreation
Sycamore Speedway
Windy City Soaring
375 E. North Ave. Sycamore • 895-5590 sycamorervresort.com
50W086 Old State Rd., Maple Park 895-5454 sycamorespeedway.com
720 James St., Hinckley 739-1336 parksandrec@hinckleyil.com
12637 Rt. 30 West, Hinckley 286-7200 windycitysoaring.org
Golf Courses Buena Vista
The Oak Club of Genoa
Chicago Golf & Tiki Tees
Prairie Pines
131 Buena Vista Dr., DeKalb 758-4812 • buenavistagc.com 210 S. Pointe Ct., DeKalb 378-8171 chicagogolfandtikitees.com
Edgebrook Golf Course
11770 Ellwood Greens Rd. Kingston • 784-5678 6236 Route 38, DeKalb 758-5249 • prairiepinesgolf.com
River Heights
2100 Suydam Rd. Sandwich 786-3058 • edgebrookgolf.com
1100 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb • 758-1550 riverheightsgc.com
Indian Oaks
Sycamore Golf Club
603 E. Preserve Rd., Shabbona 824-2202 indianoakscountryclub.com
940 E. State St., Sycamore 895-3884 sycamoreparkdistrict.com
Disc Golf Pioneer Park Disc Golf Course
North Street, Kirkland 630-495-7500 midwestdiscgolf.com
Prairie Park Disc Golf Course
401 Clifford Drive DeKalb • 758-6663 dekalbparkdistrict.com
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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The
Great Outdoors
Parks, Trails & Gardens Adee’s Woods
Hopkins Park
Russell Woods
Afton Forest Preserve
Knute Olson Jr. Forest Preserve
Sandwich Park District
4106 Old State Road, Kirkland dekalbcounty.org 13600 Crego Road, DeKalb dekalbcounty.org
Chamberlain Park
400 E. Second St., Genoa genoaparks.com
Chief Shabbona Forest Preserve 4490 Preserve Road, Shabbona dekalbcounty.org
Cortland Community Park 70 S. Lanos St., Cortland cortlandil.org
County Farm Woods
2305 State Route 23, DeKalb dekalbcounty.org
DeKalb County Community Gardens DeKalb • 793-0950 dekalbgardens.org
DeKalb/Sycamore Trail Hopkins Park, DeKalb dekalbcounty.org
Harvey Creek Conservation Area Lions Rd., Sandwich • 786-8044
11750 State Route 72, Genoa dekalbcounty.org
1403 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb dekalbparkdistrict.com
1001 N. Latham, Sandwich 786-8044 • sandwichparkdistrict.org
12595 Baseline Road, Kingston dekalbcounty.org
Sannauk Preserve
15250 US Highway 34, Somonauk dekalbcounty.org
Lion’s Park
101 Monroe Street, Malta 825-2330
Shabbona Lake State Park
MacQueen Park
100 Preserve Road, Shabbona 815-824-2106 • shabbonalake.com
3640 Scout Road, Kirkland dekalbcounty.org
Somonauk Community Park
Merritt Prairie
470 S. Depot St., Somonauk
14401 Keslinger Road, DeKalb dekalbcounty.org
Sycamore Community Park
940 E. State St., Sycamore 895-3365 • sycamoreparkdistrict.com
Milestone Park
(Skate and Splash Park) 1375 North Castle St., Sandwich 786-8044 • sandwichparkdistrict.org
Sycamore Lake Rotary Park
400 N. Cross St., Sycamore 895-3365 • sycamoreparkdistrict.com
P.A. Nehring
360 Bethany Road, DeKalb dekalbcounty.org
Sycamore Park District
940 E. State St., Sycamore 895-3365 • sycamoreparkdistrict.com
Pioneer Park
650 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-3836 • hinckleyil.com
Wilkinson-Renwick Marsh
Glidden Road & Illinois Route 64 Kirkland • dekalbcounty.org
Potawatomi State Park
32199 Kirkland Road, Kirkland dekalbcounty.org
DeKalb County Bike Trails Great Western Trail • Peace Road Trail • Kiwanis Pathway Trail Many of our businesses are bike friendly. For a complete list visit PedalPal.org
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The first DeKalb Kite Fest was held on September 6, 2006. This amazing event came to be because an 8 year old boy, Nathan Overman wrote a letter to then Mayor Frank Van Buer expressing his desire to bring his love of kiting to his hometown, DeKalb. According to Nathan, he broke one of his kites and his mom started looking online for ways to repair it. The Overman family would fly smaller kites in the parks around DeKalb County, so they were already avid kite enthusiasts when they started to attend festivals in other cities. At these festivals, they made friends with various people they met and became part of the kite enthusiast community. They purchased their first four line kite from Dave Zavell and another instant friendship was formed. Dave Zavell owns and operates Chicago Kite. Dave, the Overmans and Chuck Siebrasse, Executive Director of the DeKalb Chamber, teamed up to bring the first kite festival to DeKalb. Around 300 people attended that first year. This year, we celebrate the 10th Annual DeKalb Kite Fest. It has become one of the largest kite festivals in Illinois. Our bureau organizes the event with Doug Nelson, Kite Fest Chair. Attendance has grown to more than 4,000. It draws visitors from surrounding states and the suburbs. Dave Zavell continues to recruit our kite family, who come every year to share their joy of flying kites with us. We couldn’t do it without them, our sponsors and the community volunteers. One of the most anticipated activities is the kite candy drop. Yes, the candy drops from a kite! Many of the signature kites are at least 90 feet in length. We have families and visitors that anxiously await the Second Sunday in September to experience the joy of watching all the beautiful kites flying and dancing over the skies of DeKalb County. Thank you, Nathan, for getting us started on this path. Your love for kiting is still being shared with both new and old friends that come together the Second Sunday in September.
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Northern Illinois University Chartered in 1895, Northern Illinois University is a comprehensive teaching and research institution located near a vibrant research and development corridor. NIU’s main DeKalb campus is 65 miles west of Chicago and 45 miles southeast of Rockford and provides more than 60 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate- and doctoral- level programs in seven colleges (Business, Education, Engineering and Engineering Technology, Health and Human Sciences, Law, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts). The university also operates education centers in Chicago, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Oregon and Rockford, where working professionals can access NIU programs at convenient times and locations. Through internships, research, study abroad, over 300 student organizations and more, the faculty and staff of NIU work hard to provide you with life-changing opportunities. An NIU education is nationally recognized in quality, nationally ranked in value and aimed at providing you with personal, career and life success.
Did you know? NIU ranks in the 2015 U.S. News & World Report top 110 Best Colleges in the public schools/ national universities division. The College of Engineering and Engineering Technology is ranked as the 41st Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs by U.S. News & World Report 2015 rankings. The College of Education’s online graduate program is ranked first in the nation out of 170 schools in the 2014 Graduate Education category of U.S. News & World Report. According to Bloomberg’s Businessweek (2013), NIU’s College of Business generates the best return-on-investment (ROI) when compared with all other business schools in the state of Illinois.
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U.S. News & World Report ranks the Northern Illinois University Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) program in the top 10 nationally in the fields of city management and public finance. NIU is the recipient of the Association for Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) inaugural “Place” award for excelling in community, social and cultural development. NIU has been ranked in the top four percent of all American universities by the Carnegie Foundation, having received the agency’s highest possible designation – “Doctoral/Research University Extensive.”
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Shopping
Essentials Ace Hardware
361 Sycamore Rd., Genoa 784-6004
Art’s Super Mart
29 N. Eddy St., Sandwich 786-6211 • artsfoodmarket.com
Blain’s Farm & Fleet
1300 DeKalb Ave. Sycamore 899-1716
Camp Store
4100 Bluebird Ln., Shabbona 824-2581 • shabbonalake.com
Duck Soup Coop
129 E. Hillcrest Dr., DeKalb 756-7044 • ducksoupcoop.com
Eggleston’s Pharmacy 403 E. State St., Sycamore 895-2444
Grab N’ Go
1210 E. State St., Ste. 7, Sycamore 991-5782
Gordon Hardware
514 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-4511 • gordonhardware.com
CVS Pharmacy
Hickey’s Corner Store
DLC General
Hinckley Fresh Market
1022 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-0648 • cvs.com 524 N. Main St., Sycamore 899-6300
Dollar General Store
226 S. Somonauk Rd., Cortland 756-1726 1401 S. 4th St., DeKalb 758-8303 527 W. Main St., Genoa 784-9962 122 Indian Springs Dr. #2, Sandwich 786-6496
Dollar Tree
2060 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-7149 • dollartree.com
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4201 State Hwy. 38, Malta 825-2724
710 James St., Hinckley 286-3333 • hinckleyfreshmarket.com
HyVee of Sycamore
2700 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 756-6174 • hy-vee.com
Inboden’s Meat Market & Full Service Catering 1106 N. 1st St., DeKalb 756-5852 • meatplace.com
Jewel Osco
220 W. Peace Rd., Sycamore 895-5276 1320 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-5478
Kelley-Williamson Mobil Mart
15 W. Lincoln Hwy., Cortland 756-3598
Kirkland Five Star Dollar 414 W. Main St., Kirkland 522-2282
Larsen Hardware
430 W. Lincoln Hwy., Waterman 264-3662
Lehan Drugs
1407 S. 4th Dr., DeKalb 758-0911
Mattress Warehouse of DeKalb
1224 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-4999 • dekalbmattress.com
Northern Thrift
109 N. 7th St., DeKalb 501-4726
Osco Pharmacy
220 W. Peace Rd., Sycamore 895-2444
Piggly Wiggly 340
600 Pearson Dr., Genoa 784-7003
Schnucks
975 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 748-6200
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Stop-N-Shop
Super One Dollar Store
Stop & Save
Village Ace Hardware
708 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-0724 4742 E. 2750th Rd., Sandwich 498-4351
327 W. State St., Sycamore 895-6610
1015 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-8776
Walgreen’s
1340 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 895-4609 100 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-1815 30 W. Church St., Sandwich 786-8653
Wisted’s Country Market
Floral & Garden
102 S. Nokomis, Shabbona 824-2657
Blumen Gardens
Glidden Campus Florist
Myers Lawn & Garden
DeKalb Florist & Greenhouse
Hinckley Floral
Ozzie’s Greenhouse
Johnsons Floral & Gifts
Sandwich Floral
Kar-Fre Flowers
Spino’s Garden Center
403 Edward St., Sycamore 895-3737
2131 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-2705 • dekalbflorist.com
DeKalb Street Floral
130 E. DeKalb St., Somonauk 498-1414
Everything Floral
113 W. Main St., Genoa 784-2344
The Flower Peddler
101 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-9446
917 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-4455 • glidden-florist.com 950 W. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 286-7400 37 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-2151
1126 E. State St., Sycamore 895-6558
Ka-Ti Flowers
107 W. Navaho, Shabbona 824-2443
Meagen Lee Floral
247 W. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 286-3920 13441 Hinckley Rd., Hinckley 286-7452 206 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-2135 18663 E. County Line Rd. Maple Park 827-4444 • spinosgardencenter.com
Stran’s Garden Center 1070 E. State St., Sycamore 895-8233
Kirkland • 593-0393
Rare Finds & Specialty Shops Alexis Kay Designs
128 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 762-6558 • alexiskaydesigns.com
A Perfect Silhouette
866 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 517-0617
Antiques Vintage Collectables & Gifts
134 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-5699 facebook.com/AntiquesVintage CollectablesGiftsDeKalb
Armor Computer Shop 143 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-0505 • armortechs.com
The Bait Shop
4778 US Highway 30, Shabbona 739-4522
Barnes Woodcraft
204 W. Comanche, Shabbona 824-2774
Becky Beck’s Jewelry
303 E. Hillcrest Dr., DeKalb 758-3800 beckybecksjewelrystore.com
Bee Designs Embroidery & Screen Printing 24637 Esmond Rd., Malta 393-4593 • beedesigns.biz
The Art Box
Black Magic Customs Inc.
Ax-In-Hand Guitar Specialist
Blue Moon Balloon Co.
308 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-0313 • dekalbgallery.com 817 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8898 • axinhand.com
4686 E. 29th Rd., Sandwich 786-1977 • blackmagiccustoms.com 127 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-1631 • bluemoonballoonco.com
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Blue Moon Bikes Cycle & Fitness
211 W. State St., Sycamore 899-3100 • bluemoonbikes.com
Bob-Jo Cycle Co.
50W112 Old State Rd., Maple Park 895-5251 • bob-jocycleco.com
Bridget’s Kid Closet
1132A Pleasant St., DeKalb 756-1222
Bullfrogs & Butterflies Resale Shoppe Inc. 120 S. Maple St., Sycamore 757-1146
Carter’s Cottage
209 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-9700 carterscottageinteriors.com
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The Carving Shop
Cracker Jax
Gifts & Treasures Old & New
Cassie’s Popcorn Stand
Creative Design
Glitter
Catholic Gift Store
D&D Jewelers
645 E. LaSalle St., Somonauk 498-9290 • thecarvingshop.net Corner of State and Maple, Sycamore
118 N. 3rd St., DeKalb 758-8178 119 W. Market St., Somonauk 498-3429
770 N. Peace Rd., DeKalb 787-0802 • thecatholicgiftstore.com
303 W. State St., Sycamore 895-3377 • ddjewelers.com
Chilton’s Sporting Goods
Decades
248 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-3152
235 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-0309
Christian Connection
DeKalb Harley Davidson
Classic Books
Diamond Tour Golf
The Clock Shoppe
Down The Rabbit Hole
337 W. State St., Sycamore 899-3262 • christianconnection.biz 115 N. 1st. St., DeKalb 748-3406 330 W. State St., Sycamore 895-6488
College Bound Thrifts 122 E. Hillcrest, DeKalb 748-1500
Competitive Edge, Inc. 700 Peace Rd., DeKalb 758-0056 • theedgeus.com
The Confectionary
149 N. 2nd St., DeKalb 758-5990 • theconfectionary.com 235 W. State St., Sycamore 899-1616
The Corner Cobbler
404 W. Railroad St., Kingston 784-4452
Country Store Thrift Shop 659 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-2378
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969 N. Peace Rd., DeKalb 756-4558 • dekalbharley.com
203 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-2649 • diamondtourgolf.com 248 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 757-6707
358 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7921 124 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 901-0847 facebook.com/gotglitter247
Gold & Silver Shop
407 W. State St., #3, Sycamore 899-6567
Graham Cracker Comics
901c Lucinda Ave., DeKalb 748-3883 grahamcrackers.com/dkstore.htm
Green Tangerine
1150 S. Fourth St., DeKalb 140 S. Second St., DeKalb 756-5100 facebook.com/greentangerinerecords
Happy Hen House
8329 E. Sandwich Rd., Hinckley 286-9055
Ducky’s Formal Wear
Harding’s Family Martial Arts
Encore Clothing
Herbal Embers
Family Health Center
Highway 30 Antiques
1170 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 895-8151 • askfamilyhealth.com
808 W. Comanche, Shabbona 630-485-1590
Farmer’s Daughter
Hirschbein Trophies & Engraving
250 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-7703 • duckysformalwear.com 132 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-3113 • encoreclothing.com
303 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-6370
Franklin’s Frames and Art 423 N. Main St., Sycamore 895-8232 franklinsframesandart.com
The Garden Market 558 & 560 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore • 895-0298
236 Palmer Ct., DeKalb 758-4888 161 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-3440 • herbalembers.com
202 S. California St., Sycamore 895-9137
Huckleberry’s Pet Parlor
423 N. Main St., Sycamore 899-3435 • huckleberryspetparlor.com
Josies Antiques
15454 IL Route 38, Maple Park 756-1920
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JR Antiques & Collectibles
MCR Framing
Paperback Encore
Kid Stuff
Moxie
Paulsen Appliance & Electronics
Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental
Mr. G’s Music
723 W. Church St., Sandwich 786-2550
149 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-7683 • kidstuffdekalb.com
4100 Bluebird Lane, Shabbona 824-2581 • shabbonalake.com
Las Reyna’s Gifts
316 W. Main St., Genoa 784-4467 facebook.com/lasreynas5
Laughing Cat Antiques Shop 415 W. Main St., Genoa 784-3000 • laughingcatantiques.com
Lavish Thrift
153 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-3747 • lavishthrift.com
Leo’s Awards, Gifts and Engraving Inc
16 E. Railroad, Sandwich 786-7380
Lovers Playground
137 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-8974 230 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-7584 • shopatmoxie.com 360 W. State St., Sycamore 895-3980
My Favorite Things
249 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-2101 myfavoritethingsdekalb.com
Nathan Winston Services 132 N. 3rd St., DeKalb 758-4545 • nathanwinston.com
New Game in Town
811 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 517-0003 • newgame-intown.com
No Strings Attached
110-112 Terry St., Sandwich 786-8175
245 W. State St., Sycamore 895-6373 • paulsenappliance.com
Paw Lickin’ Good Treats
2684 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 758-8300 • pawlickingoodtreats.com
The Picket Fence
29854 Oak Meadow Dr., Kingston 784-8428
Proton Tattoo Studio
120 S. Fourth St., DeKalb 756-1800 • protontattoo.com
Poppy Seed Primitives
223 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-6020 • poppyseedprimitives.com
854 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb 793-2115 nostringsattached4u.com
Prindi’s Antique Mall
North Central Cyclery, Inc.
The Red Geranium/ Bittersweets
157 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8061 • loversplayground.com
534 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-2403 northcentralcyclery.com
Made Just for You Gifts, Inc.
Offworld Designs
338 W. State St., Sycamore 895-8122 • madejustforyougifts.com
624 W. Center St., Sandwich 786-7080 • offworlddesigns.com
Mae’s Fine Designs
Olde Timers Antique Centre
145 1/2 Cedar, Waterman 349-7494 • maesfinedesigns.com
131 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-6430 • olde-timers.com
Maggie’s Déjà Vu
OLT Marketing
2 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 570-2073
128 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-3235
Red Wing Shoes
2692 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 517-0579
The Rusty Rooster
2300 E. Rt. 34, Sandwich 570-2486
421 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-9331 maggiesdejavu.blogspot.com
817 W. Lincoln Hwy., Ste. C1, DeKalb • 901-0569 oltmarketing.com
Sandwich Antique Mart
Mandee Lee’s Accessories & More
Out on a Whim
S.I.S. Shop in Style
113 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-6054
127 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-4300 • whimbodyjewelry.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
2300 E. Rt 34, Sandwich 786-6122
308 W. State St., Sycamore 761-9090 or 751-1918 sisshopinstyle.com
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Simply IRZSTBL, an Eclectic Gathering
Two Sisters Emporium 215 W. State St., Sycamore 991-7175 • 2-sisters.com
200 W. Lincoln, Waterman 757-6815
Two Sisters Then and Now
S.O.A.S. Apparel & Design
316 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-1555
147 N. 2nd St., DeKalb 756-9910 • soasdekalb.com
Urban Grace
255 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-7115 urbangraceathome.com
Small Town Skate Shop 229 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-5555 smalltownskates.com
Victoria’s Crossing
220 W. Main St., Genoa 784-2868 • victoriascrossing.com
STOMP Shoes, Boots and Accessories
307 W. State St., Sycamore 991-5680 • stompshoes.com
Village Commons Bookstore, Inc.
901 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb 758-0613 • vcbs.com
Stran’s Garden Center 1070 E. State St., Sycamore 895-8233
Whatever Resale
Sweet Earth
341 W. State St., Sycamore 895-3011 • sweetearthjewelry.com
Sycamore Antiques
320 W. State St., Sycamore 895-4720 • sycamoreantiques.com
Treasures Old & New Gifts & Antiques
358 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7921
125 S. Fourth St., DeKalb 756-4849
White Tree Books
19 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-6622 facebook.com/WhiteTreeBooks
Wild Ivy Apparel
311 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 779-777-3547
Wine & Spirits American Liquors
Depot Liquors
Cademon Brewery
Genoa Liquors
DeKalb Liquor Mart
Inboden’s Meat Market and Full Service Catering
159 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-2223 217 W. Main St., Genoa 827-6145 • cademon.com 1352 E. Dresser Rd., DeKalb 787-7766 dekalbliquormart.com
524 N. Main St., Sycamore 899-6300 540 E. Main St., Ste. 1, Genoa 784-9780
1106 N. 1st St., DeKalb 756-5852 • meatplace.com
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Liquor N’ Wine
540 E. Main St., Ste. 1, Genoa 784-9780
L & B Liquors
265 W. Peace Rd., Sycamore 899-5252
Lundeen’s Discount Liquors 1030 Arcadia Dr. DeKalb 756-2590 • lundeenliquors.com 1760 DeKalb Ave. Sycamore 899-1231 • lundeenliquors.com
Prairie on State Wine Cellars 322 W. State St., Sycamore 991-5266 • prairiestatewinery.com
Prairie State Winery
222 W. Main St., Genoa 784-4540 • prairiestatewinery.com
Thirsty Liquors
1039 W. Hillcrest, DeKalb 758-2337
Golf | Driving Range | Tiki Bar Banquet Facility | Rooms Seat 20-200 On-Site Catering | Full Service Bar
(815) 517-1449 210 South Pointe Ct. • DeKalb, IL 60115 ChicagoGolfAndTikiTees.com
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Plan your Wedding in
DeKalb County
DeKalb County is just 60 miles west of Chicago and offers one-of-kind venues that will make your special day unique. We offer affordable and comfortable accommodations for your wedding party and guests. Find the right venue to make your day memorable no matter what the size of your budget. From small and intimate to big and opulent, we have it all. Here, you’ll find everything you need to make your wedding day picture perfect. Picture your ceremony in an outdoor chapel, on the stage of a theatre, in a vineyard, in a garden, or in a castle. Make one phone call to the DeKalb County CVB and we’ll assist with booking hotel rooms, onsite tours, venue suggestions, and a list of wedding related services. Relax and enjoy a day of pampering at one of our spas before you head down the aisle.
Call us today at 877/335-2521
Spas & Salons Amanda’s Spa & Beauty Services
Dana’s Day Spa
852 S. 4th St., DeKalb 748-5887 • amanda-spa.com
Beach Club Tan and Water Massage 2180 Oakland Dr., Sycamore 748-2826
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203 E. Locust St., DeKalb 739-0446 • danasdayspa.com
Dolce Vita Salon & Day Spa 2525 Bethany Rd., Sycamore 756-1414 • dolcevitasalon.biz
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Hair Affair Salon & Spa
Stephen Alan Salon
806 DeKalb Ave. #3, Sycamore 899-4247 • hairaffairspa.com
2030 Baron Dr., Sycamore 895-3339 • stephenalansalon.com
Helen’s Hair Designs
Studio One Salon & Spa
147 N. 2nd St., DeKalb 756-7788 • helenshairdesigns.com
1007 N. 1st St., DeKalb 758-4508 • studioonesalonspa.com
LEZA Nail Spa
Tranquil Therapies
2444 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 748-4191 • lezanailspa.com
1770 W. State St., #A, Sycamore 899-7900 • tranquiltherapies.com
Q Salon
Unique Concepts Salon
501 W. Comanche, Shabbona 824-2417 • qsalonon30.com/
1963 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 754-5520 • uniqueconceptssalon.com
Salon Suites of Sycamore
Volume Salon
127 S. Sacramento, Sycamore 739-3159 salonsuitesofsycamorellc.com
Splendora Day Spa & Salon 526 W. Main, Kirkland 522-2100
1170 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 991-5724 • volume105.com
Wisoma Massage & CranioSacral Therapy 603 E. Railroad., Sandwich 786-7829 wisoma.com
For more spas and salons check our website at dekalbcountycvb.com
You Deserve to be Here! 250 E. Lincoln Hwy. (Downtown DeKalb)
DeKalb, IL (815) 754-7703
SALON & SPA Individual or Group Spa Packages Custom Gift Cards for all occasions 1007 N. First Street • DeKalb, IL 60115
815-758-4508
www.studioonesalon.com
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Meeting & Event Venues Altgeld Hall - NIU
(up to 500) 595 College Ave., DeKalb 753-1999 • niu.edu
Barsema Alumni & Visitors Center
(up to 240) 231 N. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 753-1534 • bavc.niu.edu
Blumen Gardens
(up to 150) 403 Edward St., Sycamore 895-3737 • blumengardens.com
Chapel in the Pines Wedding & Banquet Center (up to 150) 15265 Quigley Rd., Sycamore 895-4797 • chapelinthepines.com
Chicago Golf & Tiki Tees (Up to 200) 210 S. Pointe Ct., DeKalb 378-8171 chicagogolfandtikitees.com
Ellwood House Museum
Hopkins Park Terrace Room (up to 200) 1403 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-6663, ext. 113 dekalbparkdistrict.com
Jane Fargo Hotel & Banquet Hall
(up to 300) 355 W. State St., Sycamore 895-6789
Kishwaukee College Conference Center (up to 285) 21193 Malta Rd., Malta 825-2086 ext. 210 kishwaukeecollege.edu/ conferencecenter
Kishwaukee Country Club (up to 160) 1901 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-6848 • kishwaukeecc.org
The Mora Farm
(Up to 200) 10816 Watson Rd., Waterman 630-201-1333 • themorafarm.com
Ellwood-Nehring House (Up to 80) Hearthside Room (Up to 80) 509 N. First St., DeKalb 756-4609 • ellwoodhouse.org
NIU Convocation Center
Faranda’s
NIU Holmes Student Center
(up to 500) 302 Grove St., DeKalb 756-2345 • farandas.com
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(up to 10,000) 1525 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 752-6800 • niuconvo.com
(up to 2,200) Normal & Lucinda Rd., DeKalb 753-1745 • niu.edu/hsc
Party Zone
(up to 75) 204 W. Elm St., Sycamore 508-6453
Red Roof Inn & Suites
(up to 220) 1212 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8661 • redroofinn.com
River Heights Clubhouse
(up to 160) 1100 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 758-1550 • riverheightsgc.com
St. Mary’s Memorial Hall
(up to 350) 322 Waterman St., Sycamore 895-3275 • stmarysycamore.com
Sweet Dream Desserts & Catering
(up to 80) 1969-B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 756-8150 sweetdreamdesserts.com
Sycamore Club House (up to 120) 940 E. State St., Sycamore 895-3884 sycamoreparkdistrict.com
For more information and other meeting venue options call 877/335-2521
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Stop In And Try Our New Comfort
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Northern Illinois University Holmes Student Center Hotel & Conference Center
340 Carroll Avenue • DeKalb, IL 60115 Banquets, wedding ceremonies, receptions, special events, and conferences for 20 to 1,000 guests. 78 hotel guest rooms and suites. Four restaurants. One Bookstore. One Huskies Den with bowling, pool tables, and video arcade. All under one roof. Hotel: (815) 753-1444 Banquets: (815) 753-1744
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
hotel@niu.edu hsc@niu.edu
www.hsc.niu.edu/hsc www.hsc.niu.edu/hsc
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Accommodations Baymont Inn & Suites 1314 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 815-748-7100 and 1-877-BAYMONT baymontinns.com 53 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 15
Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Pet Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center.
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 1450 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore • 815-895-8686 or 800-456-4000 • countryinns.com 73 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 10
Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry.
Hampton Inn & Suites 663 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 815-748-4323 or 1-800-Hampton 80 guest rooms
Amenities: Suite Shop, Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Complimentary Continental “On the House” Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Meeting Room up to 32, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry, Refrigerators and microwaves in every room.
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Holiday Inn Express 1935 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-748-7400 or 1-800-HOLIDAY(465-4329) holidayinnexpress.com/sycil 69 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 40
Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Refrigerators & Microwaves in all rooms.
Jane Fargo 355 W. State St., Sycamore 815-895-6789 or 1-800-937-8106 janefargohotel.com 39 guest rooms • Meeting rooms up to 300
Amenities: Free Continental Breakfast, Banquet Facilities, Mitchel Lounge, Wi-Fi Access.
Motel 6 1860 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-899-6500 or 1-800-4-Motel6 motel6.com 51 guest rooms • Meeting rooms up to 10
Amenities: Fitness Center, Handicapped Accessible, Pet Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry.
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NIU Holmes Student Center 340 Carroll Ave., at the Intersection of Lucinda Ave. and Normal Rd., DeKalb 815-753-1444 • niu.edu/hsc 77 guest rooms • Meeting rooms up to 2200
Amenities: Handicapped Accessible, Compact Refrigerator & Microwave in all rooms, Free Continental Breakfast, Banquet Facilities, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry.
Red Roof Inn & Suites Parkside Bed and Breakfast 203 E. Roosevelt, DeKalb • 815-787-9526 parksidebedandbreakfast.com Private Cottage
1212 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8661 • redroof.com 74 guest rooms • Meeting rooms up to 220
Amenities: Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Sauna, Pet Friendly*, Banquet Facilities, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center.
Amenities: Breakfast included, kitchenette, walk-in shower, Wi-Fi Access.
Super 8 DeKalb Quality Inn 1475 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore 815-895-4979 or 1-800-4CHOICE(24-6423) qualityinn.com/hotels/il291 58 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 15
800 W. Fairview Dr., DeKalb 815-748-4688 or 800-800-8000 • super8.com 44 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 30
Amenities: Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Pet Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access, Guest Laundry.
Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool with Spa/Hot Tub, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, WiFi Access, Business Center.
* Some restrictions apply for pets. Please call individual properties.
RV & Campgrounds Shabbona Lake Campground
4201 Shabbona Grove Rd., Shabbona 824-2565 shabbonalake.com
Sycamore RV Resort
375 E. North Ave., Sycamore 895-5590 sycamorervresort.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
Walcamp in Kingston
32653 5 Points Rd., Kingston 784-5141 www.walcamp.org
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Hometown Hospitality Indoor Heated Pool Wireless High Speed Internet Guest Laundry Complimentary Breakfast Meeting Facility Complimentary Newspapers Standard Rooms And Suites Available
1314 W. Lincoln Highway DeKalb, IL 60115
815-748-7100 or 1-877-BAYMONT www.baymontinns.com
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Enjoy our complimentary Smart Start hot breakfast bar and wireless internet access. 1935 DeKalb Ave. • Sycamore IL 60178
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• Bountiful Complimentary Breakfast • Free high speed Internet Access • In-room coffee maker, hair dryer, iron & ironing board
• Free weekday morning paper • Indoor pool & whirlpool • Exercise room • Refrigerator & Microwave
800-456-4000
1450 S. Peace Road Sycamore, IL 60178 815/895-8686
www.countryinns.com/sycamoreil
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An Idyllic Getaway For Your Relaxation & Leisure
Come and be refreshed.
Quiet Neighborhood • Private Cottage Complimentary Multi-course Breakfast Fully Equipped Kitchenette Private Bath with Walk-in Shower
203 East Roosevelt Street • DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 787-9526
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815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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1475 S. Peace Rd. • Sycamore, IL (815) 895-4979 or (800) 4CHOICE qualityinn.com/hotels/il291
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Restaurants
American 5-B’s Catering
Country Store & Catering
Flippin Eggs
Bar-B-Que Express
Crumpet’s Tea Room
Gene’s Carry Out Inc.
Brother’s Restaurant & Lounge
Culver’s
Genoa Café
190 W. Lincoln Hwy., Waterman 264-7752 • 5bscatering.com 105 Cherry St., Somonauk 630-546-9896 • thebbqexpress.net
456 N. Main St., Sycamore 899-2333 • countrystorecatering.com 221 W. Main St., Genoa 784-6121 • crumpetsillinois.com
512 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-2133
1262 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb 779-777-7997 culvers.com/restaurants/dekalb-il/
Cabana Charley’s Tiki Bar and Grill
1200 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-0200 culvers.com/restaurants/sycamore
1470 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore 899-8454 • ccsycamore.com
Carmine’s
2672 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 748-0008 • carminessubs.com
Chick’N Shack
265 W. Peace Rd., Sycamore 895-2442 • chicknshack.com
Country Kitchen
105 W. Market St., Somonauk 498-3585 countrykitchenrestaurants.com
Corner Grill on Main
137 W. Main St., Genoa 784-2233 • corner-grill.com
Dairy Dogs
675 E. State St., Sycamore 899-3500 • thedairydog.com
Dairy Joy
435 E. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7701 • dairyjoydriveinn.com
Eggsclusive Café
265 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore 899-3447 • eggsclusivecafe.com
831 S. 4th St., DeKalb 754-6900 • flippineggs.com 125 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-9059 233 W. Main St., Genoa 784-6647
Giordano’s of Sycamore 1840 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-2999 • giordanos.com
Grassroots Juicery & Café, LTD
2180 Oakland Dr., Unit B, Sycamore 831-917-1257 grassrootsjuicerycafe.com
Hillside Restaurant
121 N. 2nd St., DeKalb 756-4749 • hillsiderestaurant.com
The Hinckley Café
2562 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 748-1200
116 E. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-9274 facebook.com/Hinckleycafe
Flappy’s Pancake House
Hobnobbers
Egg Haven Pancakes & Café
1406 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-0700 flappyspancakehouse.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
2030 Baron Dr, Sycamore 991-5775 • hobnobbers.com
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The House Café
Kirkland Family Restaurant
Mustang Bar & Grill
The Huddle
Lincoln Inn Family Restaurant
Nat’s On Maple
263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-9547 • thehousecafe.net 817 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8899
Hy-Vee
2700 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 756-6174 • hy-vee.com
Johnny K’s
125 Duvick Ave., Sandwich 786-3088 • johnnykhotdogs.com
Junction Eating Place
816 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-5441 junctioneatingplace.com
Karshones Hometown Kafe 302 E Van Buren St., Malta 825-9009
507 W. Main St., Kirkland 522-3531
240 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-2345 • thelincolninn.com
Lothsons Karry Out Chicken 644 E. Lincoln Hwy. DeKalb 756-4303
Lukulo’s
22 E. State St., Sycamore 991-5742
Nel’s Catering
116 S. Depot St., Somonauk 498-3678 • nelscatering.com
O’Leary’s Restaurant & Pub
Page Street Diner
355 W. State St., Sycamore 981-8370 • janefargo.com
Mudslingers Café
112 S. Maple St., Sycamore 895-4243 • natsonmaple.com
260 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-0000 • olearyspubandgrill.com
890 Pappas Dr., DeKalb 758-5853 or 758-2452 lukulos.com
Mitchel Lounge
102 S. Third St., Malta 825-1022
122 E. Page St., Sycamore 895-5505
Penny’s Place
2694 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 517-0820 • anewkindoffun.com
Pita Pete’s, Inc.
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Cecina estilo Guerrero, Sopa Azteca, Handmade Tortillas, fresh table-side Guacamole We have over 380 Tequilas & Great Margaritas
2562 Rt. 23 • DeKalb, IL (Sycamore Rd. across from Target) egghavencafe.com
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Catering services for your next party. 223 West State Street • Sycamore, IL (815) 895-2545 • www.taxcorestaurant.com
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Pokanoka’s Café
4100 Bluebird Ln., Shabbona 824-2481 • shabbonalake.com
Ray’s Chicago BBQ & Slots 870 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 814-8488 • rayschicagobbq.com
Riccardi’s
418 W. State St., Sycamore 991-2200 • riccardisredhots.com
Sam’s Family Restaurant 11 W. North Ave., Cortland 756-5665
Shark’s Fish and Chicken 901 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb 758-6600
Shawn’s
204 Somonauk St., Sycamore 895-5282 • shawnscoffeeshop.com
The Silverspoon Restaurant 740 E. Market St., Somonauk 498-1616
Sorrento’s
50W187 Rt. 64, Maple Park 895-5466 • sorrentosranch.com
South Moon BBQ
146 E. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-9227 or 687-7123 for catering • southmoonbbq.com
Star 34 Family Restaurant 336 W. Church St., Sandwich 786-9898
State Street Pizza
1001 W. State St., Sycamore 895-1282
Subway
Sycamore Parkway Restaurant
605 E. State St., Sycamore 895-6700
Tasty Dawgs
518 W. Main St., Kirkland 522-3111
Texas Roadhouse
1950 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 748-7427 • texasroadhouse.com
2472 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 754-7827 200 W. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 286-7007 4199 State Rte. 38, Malta 825-9091 400 E. Church St., Sandwich 739-7561
Tom & Jerry’s
The Sycamore Café
114 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona 824-3067
1170 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-8070
Sweet Dream Desserts & Catering
1969 B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 756-8150 sweetdreamdesserts.com
215 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-1675 • tomandjerrysdekalb.com 1670 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 895-4420 sycamoretomandjerrys.com
Village Café of Shabbona
Village Courtyard
120 Market St., Somonauk 498-2414
Willow Hometown Café 351 N. Main St., Sycamore 991-5948
Ethnic Acquaviva Winery
47W614 Rte. 38, Maple Park 630-365-0333 acquavivawinery.com
Bea’s Wok ‘n Roll
Burritoville
Bely’s
China House
1402 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 756-1660 913 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb • 517-1065
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
1026 Hillcrest Dr., DeKalb 756-8848 1900 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 748-0032 • chinahousedekalb.com
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China Inn
Great Wall
Ristorante de Acquaviva
China One
Haru of Japan
Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant
China Wok
Los 3 Burritos
540 E. Main St., Ste. B, Genoa 784-9688 • hotchinawok.com
185 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-6060 • elburritoloco.net
Eduardo’s Mexican Restaurant
Los Rancheros
630 Plaza Dr, Sycamore 899-1188 • chinainnsycamore.info 131 S. 4th St., DeKalb 756-9102 • chinaonedekalb.com
214 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-2677 • eduardosdekalb.com
Fanatico Italian Restaurant 1215 Blackhawk Rd., DeKalb 517-0392 or 517-1740
Flamingo Restaurant and Ice Cream Mexican Cuisine 1029 Pleasant St., DeKalb 901-0049
Fushi Yami Hibachi n’ Sushi 822 W Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-8868 • fushiyami.com
901 #M Lucinda Ave., DeKalb 758-5635 • greatwalldekalb.com 3206 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 517-0098
2350 #A Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-2200
Mediterraneo
122 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8450 mediterraneodekalb.com
Mikimoto Japanese Steakhouse
826 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-1212
Panda House
901 Lucinda Ave., Ste. M • DeKalb 758-0051 • pandahousedekalb.com
Ren’s Chinese Restaurant 310 E. State St., #10, Sycamore 899-8883
219 W. State St., Sycamore 899-4444 • acquavivawinery.com
624 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-1201 • rositas.com
Santa Fe Restaurant
132 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-6737 • santaferestaurant.net
Tacos Salsas Y Carnitas 1021 W. Hillcrest Dr., Ste. A, DeKalb • 787-6898
Tapa La Luna
226 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 217-0990 • tapalaluna.com
Taxco Restaurant
223 W. State St., Sycamore 895-2545• taxcorestaurant.com
Thai Pavilion
131 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-6445 • thaipavilionskokie.com
Yen Ching
810 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-2007 • yenchingdekalb.com
Bar & Grill Bootlegger’s Bar, Grill & Pizza
107 Main St., Maple Park 827-3066
Brown Pub
200 Somonauk Rd., Hinckley 286-3329
Bull Moose Bar & Grille 202 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-8002 or 630-638-2373 bullmoosebar.com
Coupe’s Bar & Grill
Cub & Spank’s Inc.
Fat Boyz Pub & Grille
DeRailed
Fatty’s Pub & Grille
Farmers Inn
Five Points Pub
Fat Bob’s
Hill’s Tap
113 N. Maple St., Sycamore 895-4015 48 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-7700 521 Main St., Kirkland 522-9808 500 Main St., Kirkland 522-3204
332 W. State St., Sycamore 991-5195 1312 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-7737 • fattyspub.com 105 S. Main Street, Kingston 784-3500 319 W. Main St., Genoa 784-5982
101 S. Viking View, Lee 824-8405
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Hink’s Bar & Grill
MVP Sports Bar & Grill
Hometown Sports Bar & Grill
Olde Tyme Inn
123 S. California St., Sycamore • 899-9990
241 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 217-3325 hometownsportsbar.com
Houlahan’s Tavern & Grill
208 W. Lincoln, Waterman 264-3333 • houlahanstav.com
J&K’s Half Moon Tavern
120 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7303 • jkhalfmoon.com
Joker’s Bar & Grill
530 N. Main St., Sycamore 895-4488
Karlsbad Tavern
413 W. Main St., Genoa 784-6336
KJ’s Tap & Grill
518 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-2577
Knuckle Hedz
1 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-9400 knucklehedzbar.com
Lord Stanley’s Annex
142 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-9031
Lost Mine
1745 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 895-5125 bowlfourseasons.com
Maple Park Pub & Grill
122 S. California St., Sycamore • 895-1888
109 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-9700 • oldetymeinn.com
PJ’s Courthouse Tavern & Grille
202 W. State St., Sycamore 895-9253 pjscourthousetavern.com
Pour House
103 E. Railroad St., Kingston 784-5700
Pub West Pizza
100 W. Adams St., Waterman 264-3637
Rambo’s Bar & Grill
140 W. Market St., Somonauk 498-1997 • rambosbar.com
Ski’s All American Pub
1001 W. State St., Sycamore 899-9018 • skispub.com
Sullivan’s Tavern
722 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-4323
The Top Shelf Grille & Bar
3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich 630-273-6022 timbercreekinnandsuites.com
Twin Tavern
1028 S. 4th St., DeKalb 756-9604
Welcome Matt
149 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-3949
221 N. Main St., Maple Park 827-3452
Molly’s Pub & Grill
1000 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 815-517-0335
Mustang Bar & Grill 102 S. Third St., Malta 825-1022
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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Restaurants Pizza Bootlegger’s Pub, Grill & Pizza
107 Main St., Maple Park 827-3066
Brian’s Pizza
146 E. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7071 • ilovebrianspizza.com
Casey’s Carry-Out Pizza Rte. 30 E, Waterman 264-3233
Little Ceasars
2350 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 748-8878 265 W. Peace Rd., Ste. 104, Sycamore 991-9575
Michael Angelo’s Pizza & Pasta
309 Main St., Maple Park 827-4417
Chumly’s Pizza
Moscato’s
Dough Brothers Pizzeria
Pizza Hut
312 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona 824-2754 20 W. Benson Ave., Cortland 754-0000 • doughbrotherspizzeria.com
Giordano’s of Sycamore 1840 DeKalb Ave, Sycamore 899-2999 • giordanos.com
Gonzo’s Pizzeria
9 N. Main St., Sandwich 786-3322
Hot Stuff Pizza
411 Main St., Kirkland 522-3510
Italian Dreams
436 N. Main St., Sycamore 899-0905 • italiandreamspizza.com
Joe’s Pizza & Pub
313 W. Main St., Genoa 784-6186
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532 E. Main St., Genoa 784-2929 701 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-6606 • pizzahut.com 1170 DeKalb Ave., Ste. 104A, Sycamore 895-9862 • pizzahut.com
Rosati’s Pizza
710 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-1500 630 Plaza Dr., Sycamore 895-4646 • rosatispizza.com
Sam’s Pizza
526 E. State St., Sycamore 895-6121
Terry’s Pizza
(Closed July - September) 117 Comanche Ave., Shabbona 824-2262
Toppers Pizza
1015 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-7755 • toppers.com
Uncle Milty’s Pizza Palace 140 W. Market St., Somonauk 498-4108 • rambosbar.com
The Pizza Place
Village Pizza
124 W. Lincoln, Hinckley 286-7010
307 E. Adams, Malta 825-2270
Pizza Pros
Vinny’s Pizza & Wings
1205 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-4776 • pizzaprosdekalb.com
221 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-6200 • vinnyspizzadekalb.com
Pizza Villa
World Famous Pizza
824 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8116 • pizzavilla.com
(inside Lord Stanley’s) 142 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb 756-8718
Pub West Pizza
124 E. State St., Sycamore 899-5074 jbsworldfamouspizza.com
140 E. Adams St., Waterman 264-3736
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Sweet Treats & Bakeries Angie’s Sugar Buzz Bakery
1004 E. Church St., Sandwich • 786-7774
Aspen Leaf Frozen Yogurt
1015 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb • 517-0237
Baker’s Basket
125 E. Market St., Somonauk • 498-3494
Brenda’s Frozen Custard
205 S. Wells St., Sandwich • 570-2236 brendasfrozencustard.com
Chesapeake Bagel Bakery
122 S. First St. #1, DeKalb • 754-5211
The Confectionary
149 N. Second St., DeKalb • 758-5990 235 W. State St., Sycamore • 899-1616 theconfectionary.com
Dairy Joy
435 E. Lincoln Ave, Hinckley • 286-7701 dairyjoydriveinn.com
Elleson’s Bakery
344 W. State St., Sycamore • 895-4533 ellesonsbakery.com
La Michoacana Ice Cream Bar
(Located Just South of Huskie Stadium on Rt. 38) Visit us on the Web at www.fattyspub.com
162 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb
Latsis Bakery
The Neighborhood Bakery & Deli
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2205 Pleasant St., DeKalb • 748-7707 theneighborhoodbakeryanddeli.com
112 South Maple St. Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 895-4243 n
401 W. Main St., Genoa • 784-4334 latsisbakery.com
Ollie’s Frozen Custard
2290 Oakland Dr., Sycamore • 758-8222 olliessycamore.com
Polka Dot Bakery / Hidden Grounds Coffee Shop (inside Energym)
Where food & friends come together.
1715 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore • 764-9747 polkadotbakery.net
Princess Alexe’s Ice Cream
210 W. Elm St., Sycamore • 895-6111
Screamers Ice Cream Subs & More
Maple St. Salad
408 E. Comanche Ave., Shabbona • 824-8181
Sunshine Scoop Shoppe & Bakery LLC 818 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb • 758-4743 dekalbicecream.com
Sweet Dreams Desserts & Catering 1969 B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore • 756-8150 sweetdreamdesserts.com
Teresa’s Bakery
Jambalaya
817 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb • 754-0226
Tropical Sno
403 E. State St., Sycamore • 899-5601
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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Calendar of Events January
February
January 1st – March 31st General Dutton’s America
February 5th Brad Paisley
NIU Convocation Center • DeKalb Indoor farm show, featuring products and services available to manage successful farm operations from more than 200 companies. • niuconvo.com
DeKalb • NIU Convocation Center Country music superstar BRAD PAISLEY has announced the extension of his Country Nation World Tour presented by KRAFT Cheese through March 2015. Special guests on the tour will include Parmalee and The Swon Brothers. The show will start at 7:30pm and doors will open at 6:30pm.
January 29th , February 1st, 5th - 7th “A Skull in Connemara” NIU School of Theatre and Dance
February 12th - 15th “Lovers and Other Strangers” NIU School of Theatre and Dance
Huntley Middle School Auditorium DeKalb • niu.edu/theatre
NIU Holmes Student Center Diversions Lounge • DeKalb • niu.edu/theatre
January 31st The Groundhog Gala
February 14th Gaelic Storm
Sycamore • sycamorehistory.org
January 7th-8th Northern Illinois Farm Show
Sycamore Midwest Museum of Natural History Annual gala! Dress up to the 9’s while enjoying the incredible exhibits, silent auction, and delicious food. • mmnh.org
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DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre egyptiantheatre.org
February 14th Team Dance Illinois State Championship NIU Convocation Center • DeKalb niuconvo.com
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February 19th - 22th, 26th - 28th “Awake and Sing!” NIU School of Theatre and Dance Huntley Middle School Auditorium DeKalb • niu.edu/theatre
February 22nd Monster Truck Show
NIU Convocation Center • DeKalb niuconvo.com
March March 7th Arthur D. Montzka Memorial Concert Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra
DeKalb • NIU Boutell Memorial Concert Hall This concert will feature this year’s winner of the Arthur D. Montzka Young Artists Concerto Competition. • kishorchestra.org
March 7th 36th Annual Easter in the Country Craft Fair Sandwich • Three schools full of craft vendors. Shuttle service is provided. No strollers allowed. • sandwich-il.org
March 10th IHSA Boys Basketball Super Sectionals 1A/2A
NIU Convocation Center • DeKalb niuconvo.com
March 12th - 15th,19th - 22th “9 to 5 The Musical” Stage Coach Players Theatre DeKalb • stagecoachers.com
March 13th-14th IESA State Wrestling Finals
March 19th - 22th “The Comedy of Errors” NIU School of Theatre and Dance
NIU Holmes Student Center Diversions Lounge • DeKalb • niu.edu/theatre
March 24th Public Reception for Traditions Transfigured: The Noh Masks of Bidou Yamaguchi NIU Art Museum • DeKalb 6-8pm niu.edu/artmuseum/
March 24th – May 22nd Cross Influence in Japanese and American Popular Culture and Fine Art NIU Art Museum • DeKalb • niu.edu/ artmuseum/
March 26th - 29th, April 9th -11th “Red Noses” NIU School of Theatre and Dance Huntley Middle School Auditorium DeKalb • niu.edu/theatre
NIU Convocation Center • DeKalb
March 17th IHSA Boys Basketball Super Sectionals 3A/4A
NIU Convocation Center • DeKalb niuconvo.com
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Calendar of Events March 28th Hop Into Spring
April 16th - 19th
“Senior Showcase Festival” NIU School of Theatre and Dance
Downtown DeKalb • Enjoy breakfast with the bunny and hop down to the Egyptian Theatre for a movie! • dekalb.org
NIU Holmes Student Center Diversions Lounge • DeKalb • niu.edu/theatre
March 31st Public Reception for Amerimanga! Convention and Expression
April 23th - 26th “Spring 2015 Dance Concert” NIU School of Theatre and Dance
NIU Art Museum • DeKalb niu.edu/artmuseum/
April April 1st-30th Mega Big Fish Contest Month Shabbona • shabbonalake.com
April 4th & 5th Kennel Club of Yorkville Dog Show NIU Convocation Center • DeKalb niuconvo.com
April 15th Taste of Spring
Downtown Sycamore • Festive Sycamore celebration with games, prizes, crafts, food, petting zoo, live music and family entertainment. discoversycamore.com
Huntley Middle School Auditorium DeKalb • niu.edu/theatre
April 25th Diva’s Dish for Glidden Homestead DeKalb • gliddenhomestead.org
April 25th Magic Show
Cortland Community Park • cortlandil.org
April 30th, May 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 & 10 “Play On!” • Stage Coach Players Theatre DeKalb • stagecoachers.com
May May 1st & 2nd Community-Wide Garage Sales Cortland • cortlandil.org
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May 2nd Spring Concert: The Rite of Spring Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra
DeKalb • NIU Boutell Memorial Concert Hall • kishorchestra.org
May 3rd Cinco de Mayo
Sycamore • Festive Sycamore celebration with live music and family entertainment. sycamorecincodemayo.com
May 8th & 9th NIU Commencement
NIU Convocation Center • DeKalb niuconvo.com
May 26th Memorial Day Celebration
Somonauk • Center of Town. 10:00 am Memorial parade, water fights and barbeque pork chops. • vil.somonauk.il.us
June June 1st - September 30th Sycamore Farmers Market
Sycamore • Corner of Somonauk & Elm Street. Tuesdays 3pm to 7 pm. Featuring locally grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers, and artisan crafts. discoversycamore.com
May 10th, June 14th, July 12th, August 9th, October 11th Sundays at Sandwich Antique Show
June 4th – September 24th DeKalb Farmers Market
Sandwich • Monthly market of quality antiques and collectibles, crafts and garden held at the Sandwich Fairgrounds. sundaysatsandwichantiques.com
DeKalb • Van Buer Plaza Every Thursday. 10-2pm Featuring locally grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers, and artisan crafts. • dekalb.org
May 17th Opening Day – Open Barn
June 4th - August 6th Summer Concerts in the Park
DeKalb • Noon-4 pm. Tours of the Glidden Homestead historic site, blacksmith demonstrations, and tours of the barn. Opening Day is the only day when the barn is open to the public • gliddenhomestead.org
Good Tymes Shelter • Sycamore Thursdays (Except Jume 25th) sycamoreparkdistrict.com
May 24th Antique Car Show & Flea Market
Sycamore • Downtown • ddjewelers.com
Sandwich • Sandwich Fairgrounds sandwichfair.com
May 24th -Oct. 25th Genoa Open Air Market
June 4th Ladies Night Out
June 4th - 7th, 11th - 14th “Monty Python’s Spamalot” Stage Coach Players Theatre DeKalb • stagecoachers.com
Genoa • Corner of Genoa & Main Street 9am-2pm. Last Saturday of the each month genoamainstreet.org
June 6th Tractor Trot 5K
May 25th Memorial Day Ceremony at Ellwood House
June 6th & 7th Northern Illinois Art Show
DeKalb • ellwoodhouse.org
Malta • Lions Park • tractortrot.com
Sycamore • Court House Lawn • kval.us
May 25th Memorial Day Parade DeKalb • dekalb.org
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June 9th, July 14th, July 24th Summer on State
Sycamore • Free outdoor movie in downtown • discoversycamore.com
June 9th, July 14th, August 11th, Sept. 8th Tuesdays on the Town Sycamore • Tuesdays on the Town will feature a variety of family-friendly activities each month and the downtown businesses will be open late and featuring special offers. discoversycamore.com
June 9th-August 18th DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts
DeKalb • Hopkins Park Tuesdays at 8:00 pm (Except June 30th) dekalbparkdistrict.com
June 10th-13th Genoa Days
Genoa • Rides, games, food, bands and a parade • genoamainstreet.com
June 11th, 12th, 13th City Wide Garage Sales
Sycamore • City-wide estate, yard and sidewalk sales throughout Sycamore. discoversycamore.com
June 12th & 13th More On 34
Sandwich • Statewide garage sale that extends along Illinois Route 34. Includes Leland, Somonauk and Sandwich. sandwich-il.org
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June 12th, 13th, 14th Malta Days
Malta • Soundstage, carnival, bingo, food and craft fair, beer garden & more. villageofmalta.net
June 20th Community Wide Garage Sales Hinckley • hinckleyil.com
June 26th-28th MS: Tour de Farms Bike Ride
NIU Convocation Center • DeKalb niuconvo.com
June 28th Rockin’ for Reptiles
Sycamore • Midwest Museum of Natural History - Games, crafts, prizes, live music, tasty treats, and of course, live animals are all featured at this summer fest! • mmnh.org
July July 3rd-5th Kirkland Fourth of July Celebration
Kirkland • Parade, food, entertainment & fireworks. villageofkirkland.com
July 4th Fourth of July Celebration in Hopkins Park
DeKalb • Vendors, food, crafts, DeKalb Municipal Band Concert, and fireworks. dekalbparkdistrict.com
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July 4th Pokanoka’s Run/Walk
Shabbona • pokanokasrun.com
July 4th Fireworks Over Lake Shabbona Shabbona • Shabbona Lake shabbonalake.com
July 4th & 5th Freedom Days
Sandwich • 4th-Parade 10:00 start, 5thFreddom Run 5K/1Mile Walk/Run 8:00am start, Fireworks at dark - Sandwich Fairgrounds • sandwichparkdistrict.org
July 9th -11th, 16th -19th “Harvey” Stage Coach Players Theatre DeKalb • stagecoachers.com
July 12th Biking with Beanzie
DeKalb • kishkiwanis.org/ biking-with-beanzie/bwb-general-info/
July 17th-19th 10th Annual Let’s Dance Big Band Weekend DeKalb • justmakeithappen-dekalb.com
July 18th-26th Kishwaukee Fest
DeKalb • Celebrate music all week long with concerts and other activities. Friday night is the twilight parade thru downtown DeKalb. • kishwaukeefest.com
July 18th Waterman Summerfest & Tractor Show
Waterman • Antique tractors, craft vendors, kids petal tractor pull and more. watermanlions.com
July 24th-25th Somonauk Summer Fest
Somonauk • Parade, cruise night, top entertainment, beer garden and more. somonauksummerfest.com
July 24th-26th Illinois Square Dance Convention
DeKalb • NIU Holmes Student Center
July 25th-26th Sycamore’s Turning Back Time Weekend
Sycamore • Saturday-Cruise night, free concert by Vintage Vinyl, Classic Car Cruise, food vendors, beer garden and 50’s themed contest. Sunday-Classic car show with over 1,000 cars. discoversycamore.com
July 18th Kingston Fest &Kardboard Boat Regatta Kingston • Kiddie Games, rides, craft, food, 5K run, and a regatta consisting of full size boats made entirely out of cardboard. Race on the Kishwaukee River at Kingston Township Park. villageofkingston.org/events
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Calendar of Events August August 2nd Art Fair & Ice Cream Social at Ellwood House
DeKalb • Join us for the combination Art Fair and Ice Cream Social from 9am-4pm. Features 40 artist booths, tours of the Ellwood mansion, a concert, ice cream, and a concert by the DeKalb Municipal Band. ellwoodhouse.org
August 7th-8th Cortland Summer Fest
Cortland • Several live bands, beer garden and food vendors. • cortlandil.org
August 8th DeKalb County Barn Tour
DeKalb County • 9 am-4 pm. A self-driving tour of notable barn sites in DeKalb County with guided tours of each barn, photography opportunities, and family activities. • daaha.org
August 12th Pick’in in the Park
Kirkland • A night of music in the park. villageofkirkland.com
August 13th-16th Sycamore’s Steam Show & Threshing Bee
Sycamore • Taylor Marshal Farm, Antique farm equipment tractor-pull, food, music and Threshing Bee. • threshingbee.org
August 13th - 16th, 20th - 23rd “Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?” Stage Coach Players Theatre DeKalb • stagecoachers.com
August 15th Cruisin’ to Genoa
Genoa • Car show, fun, food, music, raffles, free movie. genoaareachamber.com
August 22nd Sycamore Block Party
Sycamore • Live music, beer and food garden in downtown Sycamore. discoversycamore.com
August 28th-30th DeKalb Corn Fest
Downtown DeKalb • Free admission, soundstage, carnival, food and beer garden. • cornfest.com
August 30th - September 1st Jonamac Orchard Opening Weekend
Malta • Pick your own apples, corn maze, petting zoo, baked pies & doughnuts and much more! jonamacorchard.com
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September September 5th NIU’s Opening Football Game DeKalb • Huskies vs. UNLV niuhuskies.com
September 5th-7th Maple Park Fun Fest
Maple Park • Soundstage, softball tournaments, car and motorcycle show and craft fair. villageofmaplepark.com
September 5th-6th Jonamac Scouting Weekend Malta • jonamacorchard.com
September 9th-13th Sandwich Fair
Sandwich • Held every year since 1889, it is the oldest continuing county fair in the State of Illinois. • sandwichfair.com
September 10th - 12th, 17th - 20th “The Graduate” Stage Coach Players Theatre DeKalb • stagecoachers.com
September 12th NIU Football Game
DeKalb • Huskies vs. Murray State niuhuskies.com
September 12th Ride Like An Egyptian
DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre egyptiantheatre.org
September 12th Wine on the Terrace at Ellwood House DeKalb • ellwoodhouse.org
September 12th-13th Cider Fest Weekend Malta • jonamacorchard.com
September 13th 10th Annual Kite Fest
DeKalb • Corner of Lucinda and Kishwaukee Drive, NIU Campus. Stunt kites, dancing kites, food, and activities for the kids & family. dekalbcountycvb.com
September 19th-20th Apple Days Weekend Malta • jonamacorchard.com
September 24th Fall Festival of Crafts Show
Sandwich • Oldest and largest craft fair in Illinois. Hundreds of vendors across three locations in Sandwich. • sandwich-il.org
September 26th-27th Johnny Appleseed’s Birthday Malta • jonamacorchard.com
October
October 2nd-3rd, 9th-10th, 16th-17th & 23rd-24th, 30th-31st Jonamac Orchard’s Haunted Maze
Malta • The 10 acre cornfield and 3 miles of winding pathways will take on a Halloween makeover. • jonamacorchard.com
October 3rd-4th Chicago Food Truck Weekend Malta • jonamacorchard.com
October 9th-12th, 16th-18th, 23rd-25th, 30th-31st The Pumpkin Train Waterman • Pete’s Train • petestrain.com
October 10th-11th Antique Farm Equipment Show Malta • jonamacorchard.com
October 11th Cortland Fall Parade and Festival
Cortland • Parade, games, carnival, crafts and food vendors. • cortlandil.org
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Calendar of Events October 16th-18th, 23rd-25th, 29th-31st Amenti: Egyptian Theatre Haunted House
DeKalb • Featuring over 20 different scenes on 6 different levels. amenti.info
October 21st-25th Sycamore Pumpkin Fest
Sycamore • Historic downtown Sycamore is decorated with hundreds of carved and painted pumpkins, parade, craft shows, food vendors, carnival and more. sycamorepumpkinfestival.com
October 21st Downtown Trick-or-Treating
Downtown Sycamore • 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm discoversycamore.com
October 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 & 31 “Night of the Living Dead” Stage Coach Players Theatre DeKalb • stagecoachers.com
October 24th Creepy Crawly Halloween Party
Sycamore • Midwest Museum of Natural History - Trick or treat at the Midwest Museum! Tons of games and candy, a grossology lab, live tarantulas and snakes, and prizes galore are sure to give a spook-tacular time! • mmnh.org
October 24th Halloween Walk
Sandwich • Trick or treat at downtown businesses. Spooktacular fun for the whole family. • sandwich-il.org
October 24th Spooktacular Trick-or-Treating
DeKalb • Bring the family to trick-or-treat, make a craft, and have a spooktacular time. 1pm-3pm • dekalb.org
October 25th Pumpkin Run 10K
Sycamore • discoversycamore.com
October 24th-25th Halloween Bash Malta • jonamacorchard.com
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October 31st-November 1st Pumpkin Demolition Weekend Malta • jonamacorchard.com
November November 1st Barb Wire Sites Bus Tour
DeKalb • Noon-4 pm. 11 am & 2 pm: A guided bus tour of sites connected to the invention and manufacturing of barb wire in “The Barb City.” Registration required. Tickets include admission to Glidden Homestead & Historical Center. gliddenhomestead.org
November 7th & 8th Town-wide Retail Christmas Open House
Sandwich • Explore the antique shops and boutiques of Sandwich as they roll out their holiday wares. Refreshments served many shops offer extended hours. • sandwich-il.org
November 7th & 8th 36th Annual Christmas in the Country Craft Show
Sandwich • Three schools full of craft vendors. Shuttle service is provided. No strollers allowed. • sandwich-il.org
November 14th Cortland Turkey Trot 5K
Cortland • cortlandlions.com
November 14th – 30th Holiday Tours of the Ellwood House
DeKalb • Holiday tours of the Ellwood House Museum, check website for tour times and ticket prices • ellwoodhouse.org
November 20th-22nd Holly Days
DeKalb • Stroll store to store, enjoy free treats and discounts to kick off the holiday season. • dekalb.org
November 21st Waterman Gobbler Gallop
Waterman • gobblergallop5k.com
November 27th-28th IHSA State Football Championships DeKalb • NIU Huskies Stadium
November 28th Holiday Lights Train
Waterman • Pete’s Train • petestrain.com
December December 1st – 31st Festival of Trees
Sycamore • Midwest Museum of Natural History • The Museum is all decked out with festive trees, decorated by local businesses and groups! • mmnh.org
December 3rd Winter Chocolate Walk
Sycamore • Indulge yourself with some sweet savings and make your holiday shopping a treat. • discoversycamore.com
December 3rd Santa Comes to DeKalb
DeKalb • Cookies, cocoa and caroling at the Egyptian Theatre help to celebrate Santa’s arrival at 7pm. • dekalb.org
November 20th Moonlight Madness
Sycamore • Beat black Friday and shop downtown Sycamore for great holiday finds! • discoversycamore.com
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Calendar of Events December 4th Walk with Santa
Sycamore • Parade with Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves throughout Sycamore’s historic downtown district to the traditional Courthouse tree lighting. discoversycamore.com
December 4th-6th, 11th-13th, 18th-20th Santa House Sycamore • Court House Lawn discoversycamore.com
December 4, 5 & 6 Holiday Event at the Ellwood House Museum
DeKalb • Tickets $10 adult, $3 youth, under 6 free • ellwoodhouse.org
December 5th & 6th Holiday Lane Craft Show
Sandwich • Christmas shop for crafts and home business favorites at this annual show. sandwichparkdistrict.org
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December 5th & 6th Festival of Trees
Sandwich • Local businesses and organizations decorate Christmas trees that fill the lobby of the Best Western hotel in Sandwich. The site is truly breathtaking. Santa will also make an appearance. sandwichparkdistrict.org
December 4th-6th Celebrate the Season Genoa • genoacc.com
December 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Carriage Rides DeKalb Public Library • dekalb.org
December 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Visits with Santa
DeKalb • 11:00 am to 2:00 pm • dekalb.org
December 6th & 7th A Sandwich Christmas
Sandwich • Enjoy a weekend packed with family friendly holiday activities including trolley tours of holiday lights, carriage rides, carolers, chestnut roasting, winter treats and more! Check the website for details. sandwich-il.org
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Our Communities
Cortland Since being incorporated in 1865, the Town of Cortland has been characterized by small hometown living in a warm community atmosphere. Celebrating 150 years. Visit us throughout the year for our annual town Garage Sales, Movie Night, Summer Fest, Festival and Parade, and Turkey Trot.
DeKalb DeKalb is home to Northern Illinois University and its 20,000-plus students. Explore our historic architecture, agriculture, museums, galleries, theatres, and enjoy national and local entertainment. Culture and arts thrive on campus as well as downtown with local artists and theatrical groups. Visit our enchanting and inviting historic downtown to shop, dine, sample hand-dipped chocolates and linger in Van Buer Plaza. Make memories at our funfilled annual events like Kite Fest, Corn Fest and Kish Fest. Shop, Eat, Play and Stay in DeKalb!
Genoa Make Genoa your destination for a great day in a historic community. We are easy to find at the intersection of Illinois Routes 72 and 23. Browse unique shops, choose from a variety of restaurants including a Victorian tea room, cafes, ethnic restaurants and taverns. Sample local wines, craft beers, visit the nature center, hike forest trails, canoe the Kishwaukee River or enjoy a round of golf.
Hinckley Southeast of DeKalb lies the Village of Hinckley, home of the Globetrotters first game and two time class 1A Girls State Champions. Small town living at its best, with its quiet tree-lined streets and wonderful home gardens. Come and visit us for great food, spirits, shopping and events throughout the year.
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Our Communities Kingston Kingston is a small town located along Route 72 in northern DeKalb County where every summer you can find boats made entirely out of cardboard being raced on the Kishwaukee River during Kingston Fest’s Kardboard Boat Regatta.
Kirkland Kirkland is rich in the small town American traditions. Come see us during our 4th of July celebration and experience the best fireworks in northern Illinois. Enjoy a game of disc golf, try skateboarding, or visit one of the most beautiful veteran’s memorials in the country, where each Memorial Day weekend we honor those who have served our great nation.
Lee The Village of Lee is located on the DeKalb and Lee County border. Our small town takes pride in our Scandinavian history.
Malta Come share in the Lincoln Highway’s wonderful heritage. Our seedling mile mural is a hand painted, unique work of art. The mural is located on the Historical Society’s Old Town Hall Museum at 127 North Third Street. It depicts the history of the first concrete mile of paved highway coast to coast. Our small town festival in June with big town attractions will feature free entertainment all weekend, a carnival, food vendors, car show and beer garden. Visit Jonamac Orchard September thru November for the corn maze and apples.
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Maple Park Maple Park is located on the edge of DeKalb County. It was founded in 1854 and named to reflect the many Maple trees growing in the area. Enjoy the many family-owned businesses, orchards and vegetable markets in and around the area. One event that draws many families to Maple Park is the Labor Day Weekend Fun Fest, complete with softball games, 5K run, crafts, parade and a huge display of fireworks.
Sandwich This “fair” city is home to the annual Sandwich Fair - the oldest continuing county fair in Illinois. And this is also where you will find Illinois’ oldest and largest craft fair - The Festival of Crafts. Stroll through the charming downtown with a bounty of antique, boutique and specialty shops. Eat dinner at the Bull Moose, the famous rail dining car that was featured at the Columbian Exposition and transported Teddy Roosevelt from coast to coast during his 1912 political campaign. Experience present-day entertainment at the historic Sandwich Opera House. You’ll be amazed at the caliber of talent.
Shabbona Shabbona is home to Shabbona Lake State Park and Indian Oaks Golf Course located in southern DeKalb County, about halfway between Chicago and Rockford. Shabbona Lake State Park is a 318-acre man-made lake that is said to be the “Muskie Capital of Illinois.” It is the first and only lake in Illinois designed just for fishing. The 6.5 miles of wooded shoreline has five earthen fishing piers, a handicap-accessible fishing pier and is open year-round.
Somonauk The Village of Somonauk lies at the southern end of DeKalb County. Attend Somonauk Summer Fest July 24 & 25. Featuring Cruise Night, live entertainment, parade, 5K run, tractor pull, craft show, and kids play zone. Fun for the entire family.
Sycamore Sycamore is a warm, vibrant city full of suburban sophistication and historic charm. Experience our many annual events including Turning Back Time Weekend, Sycamore Film Festival and annual Pumpkin Festival. Take time to explore our museums and relax in our parks. Enjoy the beautiful 100-year old courthouse in the heart of the historic downtown business district or unique finds in our shopping district. We invite you to stay, shop, dine and enjoy our charming city. For more information, visit discoversycamore.com
Waterman This tranquil community is taking on a new look. Waterman is a village rich in agricultural and historical traditions located at Routes 30 and 23. Take a miniature train ride, enjoy the playground and skate park year around in Lions Community Park. Stop by our winery and vineyard and try some lively local wines. Join us for Summer Fest. Visit our local orchard, enjoy cider donuts, pick apples, or find the perfect pumpkin. Come back in November for the Lions Club Gobbler Gallop 5K race. Enhance your holiday traditions with a farm-fresh HOKA turkey. Waterman awaits to share its charm with you.
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DeKalb Harley-Davidson 969 Peace Rd • DeKalb, IL 60115
815-756-4558 • dekalbharley.com www.facebook.com/dekalbhd Located on Peace Rd just north of I-88
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Welcome Visitors and Area Residents! We invite you to the NIU campus to attend any of our numerous offerings in visual art, music, theatre and dance. Go to www.vpa.niu.edu/cvpa/events to view our current calendar of programs. The NIU Art Museum (first floor, Altgeld Hall) contrasts the challenges of contemporary art with the riches of traditional visual media through rotating displays of exhibitions and related programming. The Office of External Programs brings the talents and resources of the College to people in the community and region with workshops, conferences, lessons, summer camps, and other events. The School of Art and Design hosts student and professional exhibitions in the Olson Gallery, 2nd floor, Arends Hall. The School of Music presents 225 concerts and recitals each year ranging from classical to jazz, world music to experimental. The School of Theatre and Dance presents over 100 days of theatrical programming from the new and avant garde to the great epochs and classical ballet.
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