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Cortland | DeKalb | Genoa | Hinckley Kingston | Kirkland | Lee | Malta Maple Park | Sandwich | Shabbona Somonauk | Sycamore | Waterman
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815.748.4323663 S. Annie Glidden Rd. • DeKalb, IL 60115
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DeKalb County is home to a thriving arts and cultural scene that features both regional and national entertainment. Regional theatre groups combined with Northern Illinois University provide a wide-variety of cultural experiences. DeKalb County’s roots run deep in the rich farm land that is part of the landscape of our heritage and history. Our wide-open spaces provide visitors with endless exploration and recreation.
We are located 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 just a small sampling of what attracts visitors to our area.
Dining is diverse and farm to table options are bountiful. Shop ‘til you drop for vintage treasures and antiques. Enjoy a tour of one of our local wineries while you sample some of our region’s award-winning wines, micro brews, whiskey and vodka. Our local brewing artisans are eager to share their hand-crafted spirits with you.
We look forward to your visit!
Debbie ArmstrongDebbie Armstrong, Executive DirectorPromoting tourism in DeKalb County815/756-1336: 877/335-2521 [email protected]
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Welcome .............................................................. 3
Transportation ...................................................... 6
Group Tours .......................................................... 7
Historical DeKalb County ................................... 10
Murals & Gazebos .............................................. 11
Arts & Attractions ..........................................12-13
Fresh off the Farm .............................................. 16
Artisan Spirits ..................................................... 17
Sports & Recreation ......................................18-19
The Great Outdoors ........................................... 20
Bike & Hike DeKalb County ............................... 21
Northern Illinois University ............................22-23
Shopping .......................................................24-28
Weddings ........................................................... 30
Spas & Salons ...............................................30-31
County Map ...................................................32-33
Meeting & Event Venues ...............................34-35
Accommodations ..........................................36-37
Restaurants ....................................................41-46
Sweet Treats & Bakeries .................................... 47
Calendar of Events .......................................48-58
Our Communities ..........................................59-61
Advertising Index ............................................... 62
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The 2016 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 helping to
bring this visitors guide to you:
The DeKalb County Board
The DeKalb County Economic Development Committee
Legislative Center200 North Main Street
Sycamore, IL 60178(815) 895-7189
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Project Manager: Lisa AngelDesign & Layout: Allison LaPortaCover Photo: MorningStar Media
Photo Credit:
Ellwood Steak & Fish House
Becky & Jim Obos of JPM Photography - Your Dreams Captured.
Northern Illinois University
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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:
dekalbcountycvb.com prior to your trip for any changes in event dates or other
information.
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Big city amenities without the big city drive await you in DeKalb. Join us and become #PROUDLYDEKALB.
Contact: Jennifer Diedrich, Economic Development Coordinator
815.748.2365 or [email protected]
Welcome! Whether you are visiting the City for business, pleasure, or education, the DeKalb community provides everything you’ll need to LIVE, LEARN, GROW and STAY.
LIVE… DeKalb is the cultural hub of the county which offers art galleries, music, dance, live theater, arena concerts, independent fi lms, & championship sports all in your back yard! With 40 area parks, 3 major bike trails and the art deco Egyptian Theatre, there is always something to do.
LEARN… NIU’s music, sports, art, and STEM Camps for youth provide unparalleled learning experiences. Educational partnerships between Kishwaukee College, NIU, and DeKalb High School provide a full range of career readiness initiatives for students including advanced placement classes and the 2+2 or 3+1 degree paths.
GROW… DeKalb offers the amenities you need to grow your business including fi ber optic capacity, workforce development programs, collaborative technological entrepreneurship programs at NIU, DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, easy access to the I-88 and I-39 corridors, and housing options from affordable, to the historic, and luxurious. From Downtown to NIU and Sycamore Road, we have shovel-ready industrial sites and commercial space available in all sizes.
STAY… Named a quarterfi nalist in Frontier Communication’s America’s Best Communities Competition, DeKalb is advancing plans to win the contest in 2017. Recent initiatives include our fi ber optic network, the new High School, Police Station, Airport expansion, a long awaited Library expansion, and state of the art medical care with the merger of KishHealth System and Northwestern Memorial Healthcare.
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Transportation
DeKalb Taylor Municipal airporT3232 Pleasant St. • DeKalb, IL 815-748-2020 • [email protected]
DTMA is situated approximately 60 miles west of Chicago, and is easily accessible via I-88. 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.
elburn Train SHuTTle1825 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. Tickets must be purchased in advance. It runs on Fridays and Sundays. Call for times.
GreyHounD buS377 Normal Rd. Slip 6 (Bus Stop Only) • DeKalb, IL Online Tickets Available • 800-231-2222greyhound.com
This new Greyhound route runs from Davenport, IA to Chicago and back with six stops along the way including DeKalb and Naperville. This route runs twice daily seven days a week – check for current schedules online or by calling Greyhound customer service.
HuSKie buS lineTransdev1825 Pleasant Street • DeKalb, IL 815-758-6900 • huskieline.com
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.
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. Exact change is required. Children under 5, Senior Citizens (60 and older), persons with disabilities and Medicare card holders ride free.
Buses run Monday – Friday, from 7am – 9pm., except holidays.
City of DeKalb Green Line Bus Service
1606 Bethany RoadDeKalb, IL
815-758-3932
City of Sycamore Blue Line Bus Service
1606 N. Bethany Road Sycamore, IL 815-758-3932
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TransportationGroup ToursDeKalb County is a group friendly destination. Stay for the day or better yet, spend the night.
DCCVB staff will make your planning a breeze and your visit memorable. Our complimentary services for group tours include:
• Customized itineraries• Local brochures• Site inspections• Hotel accommodation quotes
Visit our museums, art galleries, tour a winery, craft brewery or the only estate distillery in Illinois. Enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner at one of our many locally owned and operated dining hot spots before catching a live theatre performance. Sample our tasty hand-dipped confections and indulge in some retail therapy for vintage finds and one of a kind treasures.
Kick back and enjoy our wide open spaces during the fall at a family owned apple orchard, one of a kind corn mazes and scenic pumpkin patches. Sample and shop for all the home grown goodies in the farm fresh county stores while you savor seasonal ciders, wines, donuts and more. Fall fun is abundant in DeKalb County!
Tour a working blacksmith shop or the homes of the gentlemen who invented barbed wire. Our rich agricultural heritage can be explored on a farm or barn tour. The possibilities are endless!
Call us at 877/335-2521 or email [email protected]
to plan your trip today!
TAXI
B.O.W.’s Taxi Service 217-1242
STS 899-1902
RTS Taxi505-9461 • rtstaxi.com
DeCab Taxi757-6430 • decabtaxi.com
LIMOSBlue Sky Limousine787-9800
Custom DeKalb O’Hare Limousine517-0614
Electric Limo Eco-conscious Transportation630-674-4244electriclimoco.com
Evergreen Limo and Transportation761-4449
Limo Bill Limousine739-4455
SOS Limos690-3967
TransVacVoluntary Action Center758-3932
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Free and open to the public.Altgeld Hall, First Floor, West End.T-F 10-5, Sat 12-4 and by appointment for group tours, September-May. NIU DeKalb Campus.call: 815.753.1936, www.niu.edu/artmuseum
Northern Illinois University ART MUSEUMCounter-balancing contemporary and traditional art for an eye-opening look at culture.
EDUCATE PRESERVE EXHIBIT ENLIGHTEN
ELLWOOD HOUSE MUSEUMA historic mansion on ten acres of grounds & gardens.Guided tours of the mansion and the Ellwood-Nehring Houseavailable March 1, 2016 through the f rst week of December.
Venues available for meetingsand special occasion rentals.
509 NORTH FIRST STREETDEKALB, IL
ELLWOODHOUSE.ORG815-756-4609
SPECIAL EVENTSAUGUST 7 Art Fair & Ice Cream SocialSEPTEMBER 10 Wine on the TerraceDECEMEBER 2-4 Holiday Traditions
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DeKalb Countyhistorical
Clinton Township Library110 S. Elm St., Waterman264-3339 • watermanlibrary.com
DeKalb Historic Self-Guided Tours111 S. 2nd St., Ste. 202, DeKalb756-1336 • dekalbcountycvb.com
DeKalb Public Library309 Oak St., DeKalb756-9568 • dkpl.orgMon-Thurs 9am-9pm; Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm
DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association 111 S. 2nd St., Ste. 204, DeKalb756-8737 • daaha.org
Ellwood House Museum509 N. First St., DeKalb756-4609 • ellwoodhouse.org
Flewellin Memorial Library108 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona824-2079 • shabbonalibrary.org
Gurler House205 Pine St., DeKalb758-4897 • gurlerhouse.org
Hinckley Historical Society145 E. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckleyrootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilhhs2Open Saturdays 10am to 3pm
Hoppe Heritage Farmstead / 1835 Miller Elwood Cabin / South Branch Prairie 31966 Pleasant Hill Rd., Kingston 895-7191 • dekalbcounty.org
Joseph F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center921 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb756-7904 • gliddenhomestead.orgMay-Oct. 2nd & 4th Sun. 12pm-4pm; Tues. 10am-2pm; or by appt.
Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society622 Park Ave., Genoa784-5559Open 2nd Sunday of the month from 2pm-4pm; Wed. 1pm-5pm; or by appt.
Malta Historic Guided ToursMalta • 825-2330 by appointment
Malta Historical & Genealogical Society127 N. 3rd St., Malta825-2330 • by appointment villageofmalta.net
Marie Louise Olmstead Museum100 S. Depot, Somonauk498-2417 or 228-1474Open Sundays 2pm - 4pm, closed holidays, and tours by appt.
Memorial Park/Soldiers & Sailors ClockNortheast Corner of 1st & Lincoln Highway, DeKalbWWI memorial honoring veterans.
Milan Township One Room School House8 Gabel Hall, NIU, DeKalb753-1236 or 753-1241cedu.niu.edu/blackwellMon.-Wed. 12pm-4:30pm; Fri. 12pm-4:30pm; or by appt.
NIU Regional History CenterSwen Parson, Room 155, DeKalb753-1779ulib.niu.edu/reghist/RegionalHistory.cfm
North Grove School26745 Brickville Road, Sycamore762-3603 • northgroveschool.orgTours by appt. spring, summer, fall by emailing: [email protected]
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Northern Illinois Veteran’s MemorialFranklin Township Park, 3rd Street, Kirklandvillageofkirkland.com
Sandwich FairgroundsSuydam Road and Fair Wind Blvd., Sandwich786-2159 • sandwichfair.com
Sandwich Stone Mill Museum and the Sandwich Historical SocietyRailroad and Lafayette Street, Sandwich786-2513 or 498-4401
Shabbona-Lee-Rollo Historical Museum119 W. Comanche, Shabbona824-2597 • rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilslrhmTues. & Thurs. 9am-3pm; Sat. 9am-11am or by appt.
Sycamore History Museum1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore895-5762 • sycamorehistory.orgTues.-Sat. 10am-3pm
Sycamore Public Library & Joiner History Room103 East State Street, Sycamore895-2500; 895-7271 • sycamorelibrary.orgLibrary: Mon. - Thurs. 9am - 8pm, Fri. 9am - 6 pm, Sat. 9am - 5pm, Sun. 1pm - 5pmHistory Room: Tuesday & Thursday 10am - 3pm
Sycamore Historic Self-Guided Tours 407 W. State St., Sycamore 895-3456 • discoversycamore.com
Waterman Area Heritage Society180 W. Lincoln St., Waterman264-3461 • Sat. 1pm-3pm or by appt.
Murals & GazebosMurals 55 West Lincoln Highway, Cortland
Corner of Lincoln Highway and Seventh Street, DeKalb
North East corner of Lincoln Hwy. and 1st St., DeKalb
111 S. 2nd St., DeKalb (facing parking lot)
East side of building at 214 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb
Corner of Sycamore St. & Route 72, Genoa
222 West Main Street, Genoa
127 North Third Street, Malta
302 Willow Street, Maple Park
Gazebos Corner of Lincoln Highway and Eleventh Street, DeKalb
Kishwaukee College, 21193 Malta Road (First Seedling Mile Marker), Malta
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Carmike Cinemas Market 102160 Sycamore Road, DeKalb787-2739 • carmike.com
DeKalb Municipal BandHopkins Park1403 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb758-6663 • dekalbparkdistrict.com
Egyptian Theatre135 N. 2nd St., DeKalb758-1215 • egyptiantheatre.org
The House Café263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb787-9547 • thehousecafe.net
Kishwaukee Symphony OrchestraP.O. Box 310, DeKalb756-3728 • kishorchestra.org
Kishwaukee Valley Art LeagueSycamore790-6111 • kval.us
NIU Convocation Center1525 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb752-6800 • niuconvo.com
NIU School of MusicBoutell MemorialConcert Hall, DeKalb753-1551 • niu.edu/music
NIU School of Theatre and DanceStevens Building and Gabel Hall, DeKalb753-1600 • niu.edu/theatre
Sandwich Opera House140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich786-2555 sandwichoperahouse.org
Stage Coach Theatre126 S. 5th St., DeKalb758-1940 • stagecoachers.com
Sycamore State Street Theater420 W. State St., Sycamore895-2301 sycamorestatetheater.com
Wow 7 Cinemas101 Duvick Ave., Sandwich786-1999 • wow7.com
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
Theatre & Performing Arts
Attractions arts &
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Art Attack215 W. Elm, Suite 202, Sycamore899-9440 • sycamoreartattack.org
The Art Box308 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb758-0313 • dekalbgallery.com
Blue Moon Bikes Vintage Sting Ray Museum211 W. State St., Sycamore899-3100 • bluemoonbikes.com
Chelsea McGhee Studios525 Brickville Rd., Sycamore991-5187 • chelseamcghee.com
DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association111 S. 2nd St., Ste. 204, DeKalb756-8737 • daaha.org
DeKalb Area Women’s Center1021 State St., DeKalb758-1351 • finnhallpreservation.com
Ellwood House Museum509 N. First St., DeKalb756-4609 • ellwoodhouse.org
Gallery 215 North215 N. 4th Street, DeKalb753-1473
Jack Olson GalleryNIU Visual Arts Building, AB200 Art Gallery, DeKalb753-4521 • niu.edu/olsongallery
Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society Museum622 Park Ave. (West on Hwy. 72), Genoa784-5559 or 784-2199
Midwest Museum of Natural History425 W. State St., Sycamore895-9777 • mmnh.org
NIU Art Museum116 Altgeld Hall, First Floor, West End, DeKalb753-1936 • niu.edu/artmuseum
NIU Blackwell History of Education MuseumThe Learning Center, Gabel Hall, Room 8, DeKalb753-1236 • cedu.niu.edu/blackwell
NIU Regional History centerSwen Parson, Room 155, DeKalb753-1779ulib.niu.edu/reghist/index.cfm
Sandwich Stone Mill Museum311 E. Railroad St., Sandwich786-9075
Sycamore History Museum1730 N. Main St., Sycamore895-5762 • sycamorehistory.org
The Pick Museum of Anthropology at NIUCole Hall, DeKalb753-2520 • niu.edu/anthro_museum
Galleries & Museums
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For more information, contact the box office at 815-753-1600 or visit www.niu.edu/theatre
February 4–7, February 11–13
The Real ThingFebruary 25–28, March 3–5
The Lucky ChanceApril 7–10, April 14–16
Blithe SpiritApril 28–May 1
Spring 2016 Dance Concert
2016 Mainstage Series
February 18–21
The Last Days of Judas IscariotMarch 31–April 3
The Balcony SceneApril 21–24
Daughters of Waterloo
2016 Studio Series
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September 11th
The skies will be fi lled with kites at the 11th annual DeKalb Kite Fest on September 11th. Admission is
free. Parking is available for $3.00. There will be plenty of family fun: Kite-making for kids; Candy Drop; Stunt
Kites; Food Vendors; Music and an appearance by Victor E. Huskie! Bring the entire family, lawn chairs, blankets and kites. Chicago Kite will have kites for
sale. Come and join in the fun.
11am-4pmCorner of Lucinda & Kishwaukee Drives on NIU Campus
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2016 Season“Mary Poppins” (March), “Laramie Project” (April), “My Fair Lady” (June),“Devil’s Disciple” (July), “In To The Woods” (August), “The Dixie Swim Club” (September), “The Game’s Afoot” (October) and “Miracle on 34th Street” (December)
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Farms & OrchardsCamelot Christmas Tree Farm16380 S. Somonauk Rd., DeKalb756-6599 • camelottrees.com
Gum Farm Hunt Club33380 Pierce Rd., Genoa 739-2351 • gumfarmhuntclub.com
Honey Hill Orchard11747 Waterman Rd., Waterman264-3337 • honeyhillorchards.com
Johnson’s Family Farm1765 W. State St., Sycamore895-3752 johnsonspumpkinsandmaze.com
Jonamac Orchard, Inc.19412 Shabbona Rd., Malta825-2158 • jonamacorchard.com
Kauffman Turkey Farm8519 Leland Road, Waterman264-3470 • hokaturkeys.com
Kuipers Family Farm1N318 Watson Rd., Maple Park827-5200 • kuipersfamilyfarm.com
Larson’s Family Farm4404 Somonauk Rd., Sandwich786-2249 • larsonfamilyfarm.com
Theis Farm Market6N953 County Line Rd., Maple Park895-9712 • theisfarmmarket.com
Wiltse’s Farm50W379 Rt 38, Maple Park 739-6179 • wiltsefarm.com
Yaeger’s Farm Market14643 State Route 38, DeKalb756-6005 • yaegersfarmmarket.com
You Pick Berries30683 Lanan Rd., Kingstonupberries.com
Farmers Markets & Community Gardens DeKalb County Community GardensDeKalb • 793-0950 • dekalbgardens.org
DeKalb Farmers MarketEvery Thursday 10am-2pm (June - September)Van Buer Plaza, Corner of North Second & Locust Street, DeKalb756-6306 • dekalb.org
Genoa Farmers MarketStarts Saturday May 21st from 9am-2pm(Check website for other dates)Corner of Genoa & Main St., Genoa784-2212 • genoaareachamber.com
Hinckley Farmers MarketEvery Saturday 9am - 12pm (Mid-June to Mid-Oct. depending on weather)Hinckley Fresh Market parking lot, corner of Rt. 30 and Somonauk Rd., Hinckley590-4069
Sandwich Farmers MarketEvery Saturday 9am-Noon (Summer months)Moose Parking Lot - 1002 E. Church St., Sandwich786-7111
Sycamore Farmers MarketEvery Tuesday 3pm-7pm (June - September)Corner of Somonauk & Elm Street, Sycamore895-3456 • discoversycamore.com
The Farmfresh off
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your family’s fall tradition
Bring yourFAMILY
to our
105ACREFARM
5 miles west of DeKalb in Malta, IL815.825.2158
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Pickyour ownAPPLES &PUMPKINS
JONAMACWEEKENDS!Get lost in our 10-acre corn
maze, ride the “apple train,” hayrides, live
music festivals and events!
Cademon brewing217 W. Main St., Genoa
827-6145 • cademon.comTours by appointment
Forge brew House1330 E. State St., Sycamore
991-9760 • forgebrewhouse.com
Jonamac orchard, Inc.19412 Shabbona Rd., Malta
825-2158 • jonamacorchard.comHard Cider & Apple WineOpen August - November
Prairie on state Wine Cellars322 State Street, Sycamore
991-5266 • prairiestatewinery.com
Prairie state Winery222 W. Main Street, Genoa
784-4540 • prairiestatewinery.comTours by appointment
Waterman Winery & Vineyards11582 Waterman Road, Waterman
264-3268 • sunsetwines.netTours by appointment
Tastings: April - December
Whiskey acres11504 Kesslinger Rd., DeKalb
844-4-WHISKEY • whiskeyacres.comOpen March – November
for tasting and tours Friday-Saturday 1:30pm-8:30pm
Sunday 1:30pm-5:30pm
Call 877/335-2521 to book tours or private events
Artisan Spirits
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Aurora Sportsman Club, Inc.7858 Preserve Road, Waterman264-9000 • aurorasc.org
Clifton Diving Ventures276 N. Cross St., Sycamore349-7574 • cliftondivingventures.com
DeKalb Park DistrictAquatic Center & Hopkins Park1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb758-6663 • dekalbparkdistrict.com
DeKalb Park District Recreation Center1765 Sycamore Road, DeKalb758-7756 • dekalbparkdistrict.com
Fargo Skateboarding & Indoor Skate Park629 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-5555 fargoskateboarding.com
Four Seasons Bowling & Sports1745 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore895-5125 • bowlfourseasons.com
Genoa canoe rentalKishwaukee River, Genoa784-5612 • genoaparks.com
Genoa Fitness Center333 E. 1st St., Genoa784-3488 • genoaparks.com
Genoa Municipal Ice Rink (Winter Only)100 N Genoa Street, Genoa784-6961 • genoaparks.com
Genoa Township Park, Pool & Recreation Center400 East 2nd Street, Genoa784-5612 • genoaparks.com
Hendrik Stables12757 Base Line Rd., Kingston970-1941 • hendrikstables.com
Huskie Stadium/Brigham Field1245 Stadium Drive, S., DeKalb 752-6800 • niuhuskies.com
Idle Hour Lanes927 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-8257 • idlehourlanes.com
Katz Park Skate and Dog ParkDresser Rd. & N. 1st St. • DeKalbdekalbparkdistrict.com
Kishwaukee Family YMCA2500 W. Bethany Rd., Sycamore756-9577 • kishymca.org
Mardi Gras Lanes1730 Sycamore Road, DeKalb756-9411 • mardigrasbowl.com
Natural Resource CenterRussell Woods Forest PreserveGenoa • 784-2000dekalbcounty.org/forestpreserve/
NIU Convocation Center1525 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb752-6800 • niuconvo.com
NIU Huskies Den Campus Entertainment Center340 Carroll Avenue, DeKalb753-1491 • huskiesden.niu.edu
Pete’s Train435 S Birch St., Waterman264-7753 • petestrain.com
Runaway Ranch14678 Pleasant St., Sycamore630-456-3400 myrunawayplace.com
Sandwich Sportsman Club786-6969 sandwichsportsmansclub.com
Shabbona Lake State Park100 Preserve Road, Shabbona824-2106 • shabbonalake.com
Skate Park at Milestone Park 1375 North Castle St., Sandwich 786-8044 sandwichparkdistrict.org
Splash Park at Milestone Park 1250 N. Fairwind, Sandwich786-8044sandwichparkdistrict.org
Stonebridge Equestrian center7892 Twombley Rd., DeKalb756-6582stonebridge-equestrian-ctr.com
Recreation
sports & Recreation
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Golf CoursesBuena Vista131 Buena Vista Dr., DeKalb758-4812 • golfdekalb.com
Chicago Golf & Tiki Tees210 South Pointe Ct., DeKalb517-1449 chicagogolfandtikitees.com
Edgebrook Golf Course2100 Suydam Rd. Sandwich786-3058 • edgebrookgolf.com
Indian Oaks Country Club603 E. Preserve Rd., Shabbona824-2202 indianoakscountryclub.com
The Oak Club of Genoa11770 Ellwood Greens Rd., Kingston784-5678 • oakclubgenoa.com
Prairie Pines6236 Route 38, DeKalb 758-5249 • prairiepinesgolf.com
River Heights1100 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb758-1550 • golfdekalb.com
Sycamore Golf Club940 E. State St., Sycamore 895-3884 • sycamoreparkgolf.com
Pioneer Park Disc Golf CourseNorth Street, Kirkland 630-495-7500midwestdiscgolf.com
Prairie Park Disc Golf Course401 Clifford Drive,DeKalb • 758-6663dekalbparkdistrict.com
Disc Golf
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Explore & Engage!
Sycamore Community Park & Pool940 East State Street, Sycamore 895-3365 • sycamoreparkdistrict.com
Sycamore Family Sports Center725 E. State St., Sycamore 895-7407 • sycamorefun.com
Sycamore RV Resort375 E. North Ave., Sycamore 895-5590 • sycamorervresort.com
Sycamore Speedway50W086 Old State Rd., Maple Park895-5454sycamorespeedway.com
Village of Hinckley Parks & Recreation720 James Street, Hinckley739-1336
Windy City Soaring12637 Rt. 30 West, Hinckley286-7200 • windycitysoaring.org
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Adee’s Woods4106 Old State Road, Kirkland
Afton 13600 Crego Road, DeKalb
Chief Shabbona 4490 Preserve Road, Shabbona
County Farm Woods2305 State Route 23, DeKalb
Hoppe Heritage Farmstead/ 1835 Miller Elwood Cabin/ South Branch Prairie 31966 Pleasant Hill Rd., Kingston
Knute Olson Jr. 12595 Baseline Road, Kingston
MacQueen 3640 Scout Road, Kirkland
Merritt Woods Prairie14401 Keslinger Road, DeKalb
Natural Resource Education CenterGenoa • Russell Woods Forest Preserve • 784-2000
P.A. Nehring360 Bethany Road, DeKalb
Potawatomi 32199 Kirkland Road, Kirkland
Prairie Oaks 7535 Cherry Valley Rd., Kingston
Russell Woods11750 State Route 72, Genoa
Sannauk 15250 US Highway 34, Somonauk
Wilkinson-Renwick MarshGlidden Road & Illinois Route 64, Kirkland
Forest Preserves
the greatOutdoors
Chamberlain Park400 E. Second St., Genoagenoaparks.com
Cortland Community Park70 S. Lanos St., Cortlandcortlandil.org
Harvey Creek Conservation AreaLions Rd., Sandwich • 786-8044sandwichparkdistrict.org
DeKalb Park District, Aquatic Center & Hopkins Park1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb758-6663 • dekalbparkdistrict.com
Genoa Township Park, Pool & Recreation Center400 East 2nd Street, Genoa784-5612 • genoaparks.com
Lion’s Park 101 Monroe Street, Malta 825-2330
Milestone Park 1375 North Castle St., Sandwich 786-8044 • sandwichparkdistrict.org
Pioneer Park650 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley286-3836 • hinckleyil.com/parks.htm
Sandwich Park District1001 N. Latham, Sandwich 786-8044sandwichparkdistrict.org
Shabbona Lake State Park100 Preserve Road, Shabbona824-2106 • shabbonalake.com
Somonauk Community Park470 S. Depot St., Somonauk
Sycamore Lake Rotary Park400 N. Cross St., Sycamore895-3365sycamoreparkdistrict.com
Sycamore Park District, Community Park & Pool940 East State Street, Sycamore 895-3365sycamoreparkdistrict.com
Village of Hinckley Parks & Recreation720 James Street, Hinckley739-1336hinckleyil.com/parks.htm
Waterman Lions Community Park435 S. Birch Street, Waterman
ParksFor information and maps visit dekalbcounty.org/forestpreserve/ or call 895-7191
815/756-1336 or 877/335-252121
Bike & HikeDeKalb County • Great Western Trail
If hiking, biking or snowmobiling is your interest, try the Great Western Nature Trail, which starts in DeKalb County and extends through Kane County to the Fox River Trail.
• DeKalb/Sycamore Trail The DeKalb/Sycamore Trail links the DeKalb Park District Trail from Lions Park on DeKalb’s south side to Sycamore and the Great Western Trail. County Farm Woods linked to the DeKalb/Sycamore Trail and is a great rest stop along your way.
• Kiwanis Pathway TrailFor trail maps visit
dekalbcounty.org/forestpreserve/bikehike.html
Many of our businesses are bike friendly. For a complete list visit PedalPal.org
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University Northern Illinois
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.
Northern Illinois University1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, IL 60115
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The Brookings Institute ranks NIU in the top 10 in the Chicago area for median mid-career salary and occupations earnings power of its graduates.
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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Ace Hardware361 Sycamore Rd., Genoa784-6004
Art’s Super Mart29 N. Eddy St., Sandwich786-6211 • artsfoodmarket.com
Blain’s Farm & Fleet 1300 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-1716 • farmandfleet.com
Butera Market600 Pearson Dr., Genoa784-7001 • buteramarket.com
Casey’s General Store70 S. Somonauk Rd., Cortland 758-8024
CVS Pharmacy1022 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb748-0648 • cvs.com
Dollar General Store226 S. Somonauk Rd., Cortland 756-17261401 S. 4th St., DeKalb758-8303527 W. Main St., Genoa784-9962109 Brennan Dr., Kirkland122 Indian Springs Dr., #2, Sandwich786-6496dollargeneral.com
Dollar Tree2060 Sycamore Road, DeKalb758-7149 • dollartree.com
Genoa Pharmacy228 W. Main St., Genoa 784-2122 • hampshirepharmacy.com
Grab N’ Go1210 E. State St., Ste. 7, Sycamore 991-5782
Gordon Hardware514 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb756-4511 • gordonhardware.com
Hickey’s Corner Store4201 State Hwy. 38, Malta825-2724
Hinckley Fresh Market710 James St., Hinckley286-3333 • hinckleyfreshmarket.com
HyVee of Sycamore2700 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 756-6174 • hy-vee.com
Inboden’s Meat Market & Full Service Catering 1106 N. 1st St., DeKalb756-5852 • meatplace.com
Jewel-Osco220 W. Peace Rd., Sycamore895-52761320 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb758-5478jewelosco.com
Kelley-Williamson Mobil Mart15 W. Lincoln Hwy., Cortland756-3598
Kirkland Five Star Dollar414 W. Main St., Kirkland522-2282
Larsen Hardware430 W. Lincoln, Waterman 264-3662
Lehan Drugs1407 S. 4th Dr., DeKalb758-0911 • lehandrug.com
Mattress Warehouse of DeKalb 1224 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb756-4999 • dekalbmattress.com
Northern Thrift109 N. Seventh St., DeKalb501-4726
Ruby’s Asian Market 1406 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 517-0843 • rubysasianmarket.com
Schnucks975 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 748-6200 • schnucks.com
Stop-N-Shop708 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-0724 • stopandshop.com
Super $ Store327 W. State St., Sycamore 895-6610
Essentials
Shopping
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
815/756-1336 or 877/335-252125
Floral & Garden
The Trading Post201 W. Main St., Genoa501-9121
Village Ace Hardware1015 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-8776
Walgreen’s100 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb756-181530 W. Church St., Sandwich786-86531340 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 895-4609 walgreens.com
Wisted’s Country Market102 S. Nokomis, Shabbona 824-2657
Blumen Gardens403 Edward St., Sycamore895-3737 • blumengardens.com
DeKalb Florist & Greenhouse2131 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb756-2705 • dekalbflorist.com
Everything Floral113 West Main Street, Genoa 784-23443 • everythingfloral.com
The Flower Peddler101 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-9446
Glidden Campus Florist917 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-4455 • glidden-florist.com
Hinckley Floral950 W. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 286-7400 • hinckleyfloral.com
Johnsons Floral & Gifts37 S. Main St., Sandwich786-2151 • johnsonsfloralandgift.com
Kar-Fre Flowers1126 E. State St., Sycamore 895-6558 • karfreflowers.com
Ka-Ti Flowers107 W. Navaho, Shabbona 824-2443 • katiflowers.com
Meagen Lee Floral Kirkland • 593-0393
Myers Lawn & Garden247 W. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 286-3920
Ozzie’s Greenhouse13441 Hinckley Rd., Hinckley 286-7452 • ozziesgreenhouse.com
Sandwich Floral206 S. Main St., Sandwich786-2135 • sandwichfloral.com
Stran’s Garden Center & Landscaping1070 E. State St., Sycamore 895-8233 • stranslandscaping.com
Rare Finds & Specialty Shops1803 candles360 E. Lincoln, Waterman 264-3009
Alexis Kay Designs128 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 762-6558 • alexiskaydesigns.com
A Perfect Silhouette318 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb596-0866 • perfectsilhouette.com
Antiques Vintage Collectables & Gifts134 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-5699
Armor Technologies143 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb754-0505 • armortechs.com
The Art Box308 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb758-0313 • dekalbgallery.com
Ax-In-Hand Guitar Specialist817 W. Lincoln Hwy., #B, DeKalb 758-8898 • axinhand.com
The Bait Shop4778 US Highway 30, Shabbona 739-4522
Barnes Woodcraft204 W. Comanche, Shabbona 824-2774
Becky Beck’s Jewelry303 E. Hillcrest Dr., DeKalb758-3800 beckybecksjewelrystore.com
Bee Designs Embroidery & Screen Printing24637 Esmond Rd., Malta393-4593 • beedesigns.biz
Bittersweets128 S. Main St., Sandwich786-3235
Black Magic Customs, Inc.4686 E. 29th Rd., Sandwich786-1977 • blackmagiccustoms.com
Blue Moon Balloon Company127 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-1631 • bluemoonballoonco.com
Blue Moon Bikes, Ltd.211 W. State St., Sycamore899-3100 • bluemoonbikes.com
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Bob-Jo Cycle Co.50W112 Old State Rd., Maple Park 895-5251 • bob-jocycleco.com
Bridget’s Kid Closet1132A Pleasant St., DeKalb 756-1222
Bullfrogs & Butterflies Resale Shoppe, Inc.120 S. Maple St., Sycamore757-1146
Camp Store 410 Bluebird Ln., Shabbona 824-2581 • shabbonalake.com
Carter’s Cottage209 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb754-9700carterscottageinteriors.com
The Carving Shop645 E. LaSalle St., Somonauk 498-9290 • thecarvingshop.net
Cassie’s Popcorn StandCorner of State and Maple, Sycamore751-7099 • cassiespopcorn.com
Catholic Gift Store770 N. Peace Rd., DeKalb787-0802 • thecatholicgiftstore.com
Chilton’s Sporting Goods248 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-3152
Christian Connection337 W. State St., Sycamore899-3262 • christianconnection.biz
Classic Books115 N. 1st St., DeKalb748-3406
The Clock Shoppe330 W. State St., Sycamore895-6488 • sycamoreclockshoppe.com
College Bound Thrifts122 E. Hillcrest, DeKalb 748-1500
Competitive Edge, Inc.700 Peace Rd., DeKalb758-0056 • theedgeus.com
The Confectionary149 N. 2nd St., DeKalb 758-5990235 W. State St., Sycamore 899-1616 • theconfectionary.com
The Corner Cobbler404 W. Railroad St., Kingston 784-4452
Country Store Thrift Shop659 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-2378
Cracker Jax118 N. 3rd St., DeKalb758-8178 • crackerjax.webnode.com
Creative Design119 W. Market St., Somonauk 498-3429 • creativedesign1.com
CR Spot901 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb 517-0286 • crspot.com
D&D Jewelers303 W. State St., Sycamore895-3377 • ddjewelers.com
DeKalb Harley Davidson969 N. Peace Rd., DeKalb756-4558 • dekalbharley.com
Deluca’s Hallmark26 E. Railroad St., Sandwich786-8076
Diamond Tour Golf203 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb787-2649 • diamondtourgolf.com
Ducky’s Formal Wear250 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-7703 • duckysformalwear.com
Express Yourself 147 N. Second St., #3, DeKalb517-1783 • expressyourselfmama.com
Family Health Center1170 DeKalb Ave, Sycamore 895-8151 • askfamilyhealth.com
Farmer’s Daughter303 S. Main St., Sandwich786-6370
Franklin’s Frames and Art423 N. Main St., Sycamore895-8232 franklinsframesandart.com
Fargo Skateboarding &Indoor Skate Park629 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb756-5555 • fargoskateboarding.com
The Gaming Goat229 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 526-7621 • thegaminggoat.com
The Garden Market558 & 560 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore895-0298thegardenmarket.blogspot.com
Glitter124 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 901-0847
815/756-1336 or 877/335-252127
Gold & Silver Shop407 W. State St., # 3, Sycamore 899-6567
Graham Cracker Comics 901c Lucinda Ave., DeKalb748-3883 • grahamcrackers.com
Green Tangerine Records300 W. Lincoln Hwy., Cortland
Happy Hen House8329 E. Sandwich Rd., Hinckley286-9055 thehappyhenhousehinckley.com
Herbal Embers161 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb748-3440 • herbalembers.com
Highway 30 Antiques808 W. Comanche, Shabbona630-485-1590
Hirschbein Trophies & Engraving202 S. California St., Sycamore 895-9137
Huckleberry’s Pet Parlor423 N. Main St, Sycamore899-3435huckleberryspetparlor.com
Jeri’s Hallmark2451 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb754-9766
Josies Antiques15454 IL Route 38, Maple Park 756-1920
JP Coins & Collectibles 806 DeKalb Ave., #3, Sycamore991-2019 • jpcoins.com
JR Antiques & Collectibles723 W. Church St., Sandwich 786-2550
Kid Stuff149 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-7683 • kidstuffdekalb.com
Kyler Photography300 IL Rte. 38, Malta825-2216 • kylerphotography.com
Lakeside Bait, Tackle & boat rental4100 Bluebird Lane, Shabbona824-2581 • shabbonalake.com
Leo’s Awards, Gifts and Engraving, Inc.16 E. Railroad, Sandwich 786-7380
Lovers Playground157 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8061 • loversplayground.com
Made Just for You Gifts, Inc.338 W. State St., Sycamore895-8122 • madejustforyougifts.com
Maggie’s Déjà Vu421 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-9331maggiesdejavu.blogspot.com
Mandee Lee’s Accessories & More113 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-6054
MCR Framing137 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-8974
Me Unique437 W. State St., Sycamore508-5131 • meuniquesyc.com
Mr. G’s Music360 W. State St., Sycamore 895-3980
My Favorite Things249 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb748-2101myfavoritethingsdekalb.com
Nathan Winston Services136 N. 3rd St., DeKalb758-4545 • nathanwinston.com
No Strings Attached 854 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb793-2115 • nostringsattached4u.com
North Central Cyclery, Inc.534 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-2403 • northcentralcyclery.com
Northern Thrift109 N. 7th St., DeKalb501-4726 or 630-918-8175
Offworld Designs624 W. Center St., Sandwich786-7080 • offworlddesigns.com
Old Barn Salvage662 Park Ave., Genoa779-382-0401 • oldbarnsalvage.com
Olde Timers Antique Centre131 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-6430 • olde-timers.com
OLT Marketing817 W. Lincoln Hwy., Ste. C1, DeKalb 901-0569 • oltmarketing.com
Out on a Whim127 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-4300• whimbodyjewelry.com
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Paulsen Appliance & Electronics245 W. State St., Sycamore895-6373 • paulsenappliance.com
Paw Lickin’ Good Treats2684 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore758-8300pawlickingoodtreats.com
Pixies on Main117 S. Main St., Sandwich570-2380
Pleasant Pickings21 W. Church St., Sandwich786-3636
Poc’s Music625 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-0402
Poppy Seed Primitives223 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb758-6020 poppyseedprimitives.com
Prindi’s Antique Mall2 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 570-2073prindisantiquemall.ezlocal.com
Proton Tattoo Studio120 S. Fourth St., DeKalb 756-1800 • protontattoo.com
Red Wing Shoes2692 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 517-0579
Revive Hive36 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-7115 • therevivehive.com
The Rusty Rooster2300 E. Rt. 34, Sandwich570-2486
Sandwich Antique Mart2300 E. Rt. 34, Sandwich 786-6122 sandwichantiquemart.com
S.I.S. Shop in Style308 W. State St., Sycamore751-1918sisshopinstyle.com
Simply IRZSTBL 200 W. Lincoln, Waterman757-6815
S.O.A.S. Apparel & Design147 N. 2nd St., DeKalb756-9910 • soasdekalb.com
Sozo Market665 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb649-5020 • sozomarket.org
Star Worlds Video Arcade 1234 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-4599starworldsarcade.com
STOMP Shoes, Boots and Accessories307 W. State St., Sycamore991-5680 • stompshoes.com
Sweet Earth341 W. State Street, Sycamore895-3011sweetearthjewelry.com
Sycamore Antiques320 W. State St., Sycamore895-4720sycamoreantiques.com
The Trading Post201 W. Main St., Genoa761-9444
Two Sisters 806 DeKalb Ave., Suite 1, Sycamore 991-7175 • 2-sisters.com
Two Sisters Then and Now316 S. Main St., Sandwich786-1555
Urban Grace255 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb748-7115urbangraceathome.com
Village Commons Bookstore, Inc.901 Lucinda Avenue, DeKalb758-0613 • vcbs.com
Whatever Resale125 S. Fourth St., DeKalb756-4849
White Tree Books19 E. Church St., Sandwich786-6622
Wild Ivy Apparel311 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb779-777-3547
Shopping
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
815/756-1336 or 877/335-252129
403 Edward, Sycamore, IL 815-895-3737
Landscape Design & ServicesGift & Garden Shop
Weddings, Receptions & Events
w w w . b l u m e n g a r d e n s . c o m
OPEN ALL YEAROPEN ALL YEAR
Whiskey Acres11504 Keslinger Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115
844-4-Whiskey www.whiskeyacres.com
Tasting room & cocktail patio March to November Friday & Saturday 1:30-8:30pm
Sunday 1:30-5:30pm
No reservations are necessary.
Tours will be given at the top of every hour. Last tour begins 90 minutes before closing. $10 admission
includes tour, tasting and souvenir shot glass.
Come visit Illinois’ fi rst Estate Distillery
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plan your wedding in Dekalb County
We invite you to say “I do” in DeKalb County. Located 60 miles west of Chicago, we offer one-of-kind venues that will make your special day an experience everyone will remember. Picture your ceremony in an outdoor chapel, on the stage of a historic theatre, nestled in a vineyard, tucked away in a garden, enhanced by a castle’s architecture, or in a rustic barn; you’ll find amazing locations like this and more in DeKalb County.
Let us help you find the right venue to bring your vision to life no matter what size or budget. We offer affordable and comfortable accommodations for your wedding party and guests.
Make one phone call to the DeKalb County CVB and we’ll assist with booking hotel rooms, on-site tours, venue suggestions, and a list of wedding related services. From small and intimate to big and opulent, we have it all.
Call 1/877-335-2521 to start planning your wedding
or other special events.
Spas & SalonsAmanda’s Spa & Beauty Services852 S. 4th St., DeKalb748-5887 • amandas-spa.com
Beach Club Tanand Water Massage2180 Oakland Dr., Sycamore748-2826 • beachclubtan.com
Dana’s Day Spa203 E. Locust St., DeKalb739-0446 • danasdayspa.com
Debutantes School of Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology 145 N. Third Street, DeKalb 758-4045 • debschool.com
Dolce Vita Salon & Day Spa2525 Bethany Rd., Sycamore756-1414 • dolcevitasalon.biz
Hair Professionals Career College2245 Gateway Dr., Sycamore756.3596 • hairpros.edu
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Individual or Group Spa Packages
Custom Gift Cards for all occasions
SALON & SPA
Helen’s Hair Designs147 N. 2nd Street, DeKalb 756-7788 • helenshairdesigns.com
LEZA Nail Spa2444 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb748-4191 • lezanailspa.com
Luxe Salon 352 W. State Street, Sycamore991-5799 • luxesalonsycamore.com
Q Salon501 W. Comanche, Shabbona 824-2417 qsalonon30.com
Salon Suites of Sycamore127 S. Sacramento, Sycamore739-3159 • salonsuitesofsycamorellc.com
Stephen Alan Salon2030 Baron Dr., Sycamore895-3339 • stephenalansalon.com
Studio One Salon & Spa1007 N. 1st St., DeKalb758-4508 • studioonesalonspa.com
Tranquil Therapies1770 W. State St. #A, Sycamore899-7900 • tranquiltherapies.com
Unique Concepts Salon1963 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore754-5520 • ucsalonspa.com
250 e. lincoln Hwy. (Downtown DeKalb)
DeKalb, Il(815) 754-7703
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meeting &Event Venues
Altgeld Hall - NIU(up to 500)595 College Ave., DeKalb753-1999 • 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., Sycamore895-3737 • blumengardens.com
Chapel in the Pines Wedding and Banquet Center(up to 150)15265 Quigley Rd., Sycamore895-4797 • chapelinthepines.com
Chicago Golf & Tiki Tees(Up to 200)210 S. Pointe Court, DeKalb517-1449 • chicagogolfandtikitees.com
Egyptian Theatre(Auditorium up to 1,400, Lobby up to 150, Stage up to 200)135 N. Second St., DeKalb 758-1215 • egyptiantheatre.org
Ellwood House MuseumEllwood-Nehring House (Up to 80)Hearthside Room (Up to 80)509 N. First St., DeKalb756-4609 • ellwoodhouse.org
Faranda’s(up to 500)302 Grove St., DeKalb756-2345 • farandas.com
Fatty’s Pub and GrilleNovak Room (up to 125)1312 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb762-4150 • fattysniu.com
Hopkins Park Terrace Room (up to 200)1403 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb758-6663 ext. 113dekalbparkdistrict.com
Jane Fargo Hotel & Banquet Hall (up to 300)355 W. State St., Sycamore895-6789 • janefargohotel.com
Kishwaukee College Conference Center(up to 285)21193 Malta Rd., Malta825-2086 ext. 210kishwaukeecollege.edu/conferencecenter
Kishwaukee Country Club(up to 160)1901 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb758-6848 • kishwaukeecc.org
Kuipers Family Farm(up to 200)1N318 Watson Rd., Maple Park827-5200 • kuipersfamilyfarm.com
Malta Historical Society(up to 75)127 N. Third Street, Malta825-2330
The Mora Farm(Up to 200)10816 Watson Rd., Waterman630-201-1333 • themorafarm.com
NIU Convocation Center (up to 10,000)1525 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 752-6800 • niuconvo.com
NIU Holmes Student Center (up to 2,200)Normal & Lucinda Rd., DeKalb 753-1745 • niu.edu/hsc
Party Lodge(up to 150)1312 E. Church St., Sandwich786-1599
Party Zone(up to 75)204 W. Elm St., Sycamore508-6453
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., DeKalb758-1550 • golfdekalb.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-252135
340 Carroll Avenue • DeKalb, IL 60115Banquets, 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.
Northern Illinois University Holmes Student Center Hotel & Conference Center
Hotel: (815) 753-1444 [email protected] www.hsc.niu.edu/hscBanquets: (815) 753-1744 [email protected] www.hsc.niu.edu/hsc
• Multimedia Capabilities• Training Center with Break-Out Rooms
• Laptop-Ready Tiered Training Room• Auditorium Seating for 285
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Where award winning service means business!
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Sandwich Opera House(up to 300)140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich786-2555 • sandwichoperahouse.org
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., Sycamore756-8150 • sweetdreamdesserts.com
Sycamore Club House(up to 120)940 E. State St., Sycamore895-3884 • sycamoreparkdistrict.com
For more information and other meeting venue options
call 877/335-2521
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Baymont Inn & Suites1314 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb815-748-7100 and 1-877-BAYMONTbaymontinns.com53 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 15Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Pet Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson1450 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore • 815-895-8686 or 800-456-4000 • countryinns.com73 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 10Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry
Hampton Inn663 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb815-748-4323 or 1-800-Hampton80 guest rooms • Meeting Room up to 32Amenities: Suite Shop, Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Complimentary Continental “On the House” Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry, Refrigerators and microwaves in every room
Holiday Inn Express1935 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore815-748-7400 or 1-800-HOLIDAY(465-4329)holidayinnexpress.com/sycil69 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 40Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Free Hot Breakfast Buffet, Handicapped Accessible, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Refrigerators & Microwaves in all rooms.
Jane Fargo355 W. State St., Sycamore815-895-6789 or 1-800-937-8106janefargohotel.com39 guest rooms • Meeting rooms up to 300Amenities: Free Continental Breakfast, Banquet Facilities, Wi-Fi Access
Motel 61860 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore815-899-6500 or 1-800-4-Motel6motel6.com51 guest roomsAmenities: Fitness Center, Handicapped Accessible, Pet Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry
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815/756-1336 or 877/335-252137
NIU Holmes Student Center340 Carroll Ave., at the Intersection of Lucinda Ave. and Normal Rd., DeKalb815-753-1444 • niu.edu/hsc77 guest rooms • Meeting rooms up to 2200Amenities: Handicapped Accessible, Compact Refrigerator & Microwave in all rooms, Free Light Continental Breakfast served in the College Grind, Banquet Facilities, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry, free parking, 100% non-smoking building, onsite recreation, on site dinning
Parkside Bed and Breakfast203 E. Roosevelt, DeKalb • 815-787-9526parksidebedandbreakfast.comPrivate CottageAmenities: Gourmet breakfast, complimentary Wi-Fi, kitchenette, dining and living rooms, office work area and walk-in shower.
Quality Inn1475 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore815-895-4979 or 1-800-4CHOICE(24-6423)qualityinn.com/hotels/il29158 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 15Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool with Spa/Hot Tub, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center
Red Roof Inn & Suites1212 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb815-758-8661 • redroof.com 74 guest rooms • Meeting rooms up to 220Amenities: Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Sauna, Pet Friendly*, Banquet Facilities, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center
Super 8 DeKalb800 W. Fairview Dr., DeKalb815-748-4688 or 800-800-8000 • super8.com44 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 30Amenities: Indoor Pool, Free SuperStart® Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Pet Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access, Guest Laundry.
Timber Creek Inn & Suites WorlDHoTelS3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich630-273-6000 • timbercreekinn.com100 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 1120Amenities: Indoor swimming pool, 24-hour fitness room, 24-Hour business center, Outdoor fire pits, Pet Friendly*, Bar, Restaurant, Wi-Fi Access.
RV & CampgroundsShabbona Lake Campground4201 Shabbona Grove Rd., Shabbona815-824-2565shabbonalake.com
Sycamore RV Resort375 E. North Ave., Sycamore 815-895-5590sycamorervresort.com
Walcamp in Kingston 32653 5 Points Rd., Kingston 815-784-5141walcamp.org
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Cecina estilo Guerrero, Sopa Azteca,Handmade Tortillas, fresh table-side Guacamole
We have over 380 Tequilas & Great Margaritas
Catering services for your next party.
• Two Convenient Locations
• Live Music Every Week
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322 W. State StreetSycamore, IL 815.991.5266
222 W. Main St. • Genoa, IL815.784.4540 • prairiestatewinery.com
August 26th - 28th
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Historical Tours • Food Booths Vendor Booths
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Restaurants5-B’s Catering190 W. Lincoln, Waterman264-7752 • 5bscatering.com
Barb City Bagels 122 S. First St., #1, DeKalb754-5211 • barbcitybagels.com
Bar-B-Que Express105 Cherry St., Somonauk630-546-9896 • thebbqexpress.net
Brother’s Restaurant & Lounge512 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-2133
Chick’N Shack265 W. Peace Rd., Sycamore895-2442 • chicknshack.com
Country Kitchen105 W. Market St., Somonauk498-3585 • countrykitchenrestaurants.com
Corner Grill on Main137 W. Main St., Genoa 784-2233 • corner-grill.com
Country Store and Catering 456 N. Main St., Sycamore899-2333 • countrystorecatering.com
Crumpet’s Tea Room221 W. Main St., Genoa784-6121 • crumpetsillinois.com
Culver’s1262 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 779-777-7997 1200 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-0200 • culvers.com
Dairy Dogs675 E. State St., Sycamore 899-3500 • thedairydog.com(May - August)
Dairy Joy436 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7701 • dairyjoydrivein.com(March - October)
Eggsclusive Café265 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore899-3447 • eggsclusivecafe.com
Egg Haven Pancakes & Café2562 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb748-1200 • egghavencafe.com
Ellwood Steak & Fish House2219 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb901-0270 ellwoodsteakandfishhouse.com
Flappy’s Pancake House1406 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb758-0700flappyspancakehouse.com
Flippin Eggs831 S. 4th St., DeKalb754-6900 • flippineggs.com
Forge Brew House1330 E. State St., Sycamore 991-9760 • forgebrewhouse.com
Gene’s Carry Out, Inc.125 S. Main St., Sandwich786-9059
Genoa Café233 W. Main St., Genoa784-6647
Grassroots Juicery & Café, Ltd.2180 Oakland Dr., Unit B, Sycamore517-1587 • grassrootsjuicerycafe.com
Hillside Restaurant121 N. 2nd St., DeKalb756-4749 • hillsiderestaurant.com
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DEKALB 2561 Sycamore Rd • 815.756.2145
The Hinckley Café116 E. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7081
Hobnobbers2030 Baron Dr, Sycamore991-5775hobnobbersrestaurant.com
The House Café263 East Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb517-0477 • housecafedekalb.com
The Huddle817 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8899 • thehuddledekalb.com
Hy-Vee2700 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 756-6174 • hy-vee.com
Johnny K’s125 Duvick Ave., Sandwich 786-3088 • johnnykhotdogs.com
Junction Eating Place816 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-5441
Kirkland Family Restaurant507 W. Main St., Kirkland522-3531
Lincoln Inn Family Restaurant & Bakery240 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-2345 • thelincolninn.com
Lothsons Karry Out Chicken644 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-4303
Lukulo’s890 Pappas Dr., DeKalb758-5853 or 758-2452 • lukulos.com
Martha’s Kitchen302 E. Van Buren St., Malta 825-9009
Mudslingers Café22 E. State St., Sycamore991-5742 • mudslingersil.com
Nat’s On Maple112 S. Maple St., Sycamore895-4243 • natsonmaple.com
Nel’s Catering116 S. Depot St., Somonauk498-3678 • nelscatering.com
Noodles & Company2561 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb756-2145 • noodles.com
O’Leary’s Ale House 260 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-0000 • olearysalehouse.com
Page Street Diner122 E. Page St., Sycamore 895-5505
Penny’s Place2694 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 517-0820 • anewkindoffun.com
Pita Pete’s, Inc.901 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb758-3012 • pitapetes.com
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Pokanoka’s Café4100 Bluebird Ln., Shabbona 824-2481 • shabbonalake.com
Ray’s Slots870 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb814-8488 • raysslots.com
Riccardi’s Red Hots418 W. State St., Sycamore 991-2200 • riccardisredhots.com
Sam’s Family Restaurant11 W. North Ave., Cortland 756-5665
Shark’s Fish and Chicken901 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb 758-6600
Shawn’s 204 Somonauk St., Sycamore 895-5282shawnscoffeeshop.com
Sorrento’s 50W187 Rt 64, Maple Park895-5466 • sorrentosranch.com
South Moon BBQ146 E. Lincoln Ave, Hinckley 286-9227 or 786-9227 for catering southmoonbbq.com
Star 34 Family Restaurant336 W. Church St., Sandwich 786-9898
Subway928 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-78272472 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 754-7827200 W. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 286-70074199 State Rte. 38, Malta825-9091400 E. Church St., Sandwich 739-7561 • subway.com
The Sycamore Café1170 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-8070
Sweet Dream Desserts & Catering1969 B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore756-8150 • sweetdreamdesserts.com
Sycamore Parkway Restaurant605 E. State St., Sycamore 895-6700
Tasty Dawgs518 W. Main St., Kirkland522-3111 • tastydawgs.com
Texas Roadhouse1950 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 748-7427 • texasroadhouse.com
Tom & Jerry’s215 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb758-1675tomandjerrysdekalb.com
1670 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore895-4420sycamoretomandjerrys.com
Village Café of Shabbona114 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona824-3067
Village Courtyard120 Market St., Somonauk498-2414
Wild Harvest682 Park Ave., Genoa
EthnicBea’s Wok ‘n Roll1402 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb756-1660
Burritoville1026 Hillcrest Dr., DeKalb756-8848 • burritovilledekalb.com
China House1900 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb748-0032 • chinahousedekalb.com
China Inn 630 Plaza Dr., Sycamore899-1188 • chinainnsycamore.info
China One131 S. 4th St., DeKalb756-9102 • chinaonedekalb.com
China Wok540 E. Main St., Ste. B, Genoa784-9688 • hotchinawok.com
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
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Bar & GrillBootlegger’s Bar, Grill & Pizza107 Main St, Maple Park 827-3066
Bull Moose Bar & Grille202 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-8002 or 630-638-2373bullmoosebar.com
Coupe’s Bar & Grill101 S. Viking Vie, Lee824-8405
Cub & Spank’s, Inc.113 N. Maple St., Sycamore 895-4015
DeRailed48 E. Railroad St., Sandwich786-7700
Farmers Inn521 Main St., Kirkland522-9808
Eduardo’s Mexican Restaurant214 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-2677 • eduardosdekalb.com
Fanatico Italian Restaurant1215 Blackhawk Rd., DeKalb 517-1740 • fanaticodekalb.com
Flamingo Restaurant and Ice Cream Mexican Cuisine1029 Pleasant St., DeKalb901-0049
Fushi Yami Hibachi n’ Sushi 822 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb748-8868 • fushiyami.com
Haru of Japan3206 Sycamore Road, DeKalb517-0098
Los Rancheros2350 #A Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-2200 • restaurantsdekalb.com
Los 3 Burritos 185 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-6060 • los3burritosdekalb.com
Mediterraneo122 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8450
Mikimoto Japanese Steakhouse 826 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-1212 • dekalbmikimoto.com
Panda House 901 Lucinda Ave., Ste. M, DeKalb758-0051 • pandahousedekalb.com
Pho N’ Grill913 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb901-0374
Ren’s Chinese Restaurant310 E. State St., #10, Sycamore 899-8883
Ristorante de Acquaviva219 W. State St., Sycamore 899-4444 • acquavivawinery.com
Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant624 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb756-1201 • rositas.com
Santa Fe Restaurant132 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-6737 • santaferestaurant.net
Tacos Salsas Y Carnitas1021 W. Hillcrest Dr., Ste. A, DeKalb • 787-6898
Tapa La Luna 226 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb217-0990 • tapalaluna.com
Taxco Restaurant 223 W. State St., Sycamore 895-2545 • taxcorestaurant.com
Thai Pavilion131 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-6445• thaipavilionskokie.com
Tochos Taqueria Genoa528 E. Main St., Genoa 779-382-0404
Yen Ching810 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-2007
815/756-1336 or 877/335-252145
Fat Bob’s500 Main St., Kirkland522-3204
Fatty’s Pub & Grille1312 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb758-7737 • fattysniu.com
Five Points Pub105 S. Main St., Kingston784-3500
Hill’s Tap319 W. Main St., Genoa784-5982 • hillstap.com
Hink’s Bar & Grill123 S. California St., Sycamore 899-9990
Hometown Sports Bar & Grill241 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 217-3325 • hometownsportsbar.com
Houlahan’s Tavern & Grill208 W. Lincoln, Waterman264-3333 • houlahanstav.com
J&K’s Half Moon Tavern120 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley286-7303 • jkhalfmoon.com
Joker’s Bar & Grill530 N. Main St., Sycamore 895-4488
Karlsbad Tavern413 W. Main St., Genoa784-6336karlsbadtaverngenoa.com
KJ’s Tap & Grill518 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb748-2577
Knuckle Hedz 1 S. Main St., Sandwich786-9400
Lord Stanley’s Annex142 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-9031
Lost Mine1745 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 895-5125 • bowlfourseasons.com
Maple Park Pub & Grill221 N. Main St., Maple Park827-3452
Molly’s Pub & Grill1000 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 997-3013
Mustang Bar & Grill102 S. Third St., Malta825-1022
MVP Sports Bar & Grill122 S. California St., Sycamore 895-1888 • mvpbarsycamore.com
Olde Tyme Inn109 S. Main St., Sandwich786-9700 • oldetymeinn.com
PJ’s Courthouse Tavern & Grille202 W. State St., Sycamore895-9253 • pjscourthousetavern.com
Pour House103 East Railroad St., Kingston 784-5700
Pub 64332 W. State St., Sycamore 991-5195
Pub West Pizza100 W. Adams St., Waterman264-3637 • pubwonline.com
Rambo’s Bar & Grill140 W. Market St., Somonauk 498-1997 • rambosbar.com
R & R Pub109 W. Comanche, Shabbona824-8469
Ski’s All American Pub1001 W. State St., Sycamore899-9018 • skispub.com
Sullivan’s Tavern722 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-4323
The Top Shelf Grille & Bar3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich 630-273-6022 timbercreekinnandsuites.com
Twin Tavern1028 S. 4th St., DeKalb756-9604
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
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RestaurantsBootlegger’s Pub, Grill & Pizza107 Main St., Maple Park827-3066
Brian’s Pizza126 E. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley286-7071 • ilovebrianspizza.com
Chumly’s Pizza312 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona824-2754
Dough Brothers Pizzeria20 W. Benson Ave., Cortland754-0000doughbrotherspizzeria.com
Fat Olives Pizza124 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7301
Forge Brew House 1330 E. State St., Sycamore991-9760 • forgebrewhouse.com
Giordano’s of Sycamore1840 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-2999 • giordanos.com
Gonzo’s Pizzeria9 N. Main St., Sandwich 786-3322
Hot Stuff Pizza411 Main St., Kirkland522-3510
Italian Dreams436 N. Main St., Sycamore899-0905 • italiandreamspizza.com
JB’s World Famous Pizza142 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb756-8718
124 E. State St., Sycamore895-5074jbsworldfamouspizza.com
Little Caesars265 W. Peace Rd., Ste. 104, Sycamore • 991-95752350 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb748-8878 • littlecaesars.com
Pizza Hut1170 DeKalb Ave., Suite 104A, Sycamore • 895-9862701 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb758-6601 • pizzahut.com
Pizza Pros1205 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-4776 • pizzaprosdekalb.com
Pizza Villa824 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb758-8116 • pizzavilla.com
Pub West Pizza140 E. Adams St., Waterman264-3736 • pubwonline.com
Rosati’s Pizza630 Plaza Dr., Sycamore895-4646 • rosatispizza.com
Sam’s Pizza526 E. State St., Sycamore895-6121 samspizzasycamore.com
Terry’s Pizza117 Comanche Ave., Shabbona 824-2262(Open October-June)
Toppers Pizza1015 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-7755 • toppers.com
Uncle Milty’s Pizza Palace140 W. Market St., Somonauk498-4108 • rambosbar.com
Vinny’s Pizza & Wings221 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-6200 • vinnyspizzadekalb.com
Pizza
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
815/756-1336 or 877/335-252147
1969B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178
Phone: (815) 756-8150 Fax: (815) 756-1836
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Angie’s Sugar Buzz Bakery 1004 E. Church St., Sandwich • 786-7774
Aspen Leaf Frozen Yogurt1015 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb • 517-0237
Baker’s Basket125 E. Market St., Somonauk 498-3494 • barrysbakersbasket.com
Brenda’s Frozen Custard205 S. Wells St., Sandwich • 570-2236
Cassie’s PopcornCorner of State and Maple, Sycamore751-7099 • cassiespopcorn.com
The Confectionary149 N. Second St., DeKalb 758-5990235 W. State St., Sycamore899-1616 • theconfectionary.com
The Bean101 N. 2nd St., DeKalb • 508-9676(Open April - October)
Elleson’s Bakery344 W. State St., Sycamore • 895-4533
La Michoacana Ice Cream Bar162 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb • 779-777-7040
Latsis Bakery401 W. Main St., Genoa784-4334 • latsisbakery.com
The Neighborhood Bakery & Deli2205 Pleasant Street, DeKalb748-7707 • theneighborhoodbakeryanddeli.com
Ollie’s Frozen Custard2290 Oakland Dr., Sycamore758-8222 • olliessycamore.com
Sweet Treats & Bakeries
Polka Dot Bakery265 Peace Rd., Suite 107, Sycamore 764-9747 • polkadotbakery.net
Princess Alex Ice Cream210 W. Elm St., Sycamore • 895-6111
Screamers Ice CreamSubs & More408 E. Comanche Ave., Shabbona • 824-8181
Sunshine Scoop Shoppe & Bakery LLC818 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb758-4743 • dekalbicecream.com
Sweet Dream Desserts & Catering, Inc.1969 B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore756-8150 • sweetdreamdesserts.com
Teresa’s Bakery817 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb • 754-0226
Tropical Sno403 E. State St., Sycamore • 899-5601
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calendar of Events
JanuaryJanuary 1st - May 31thBird Exhibit at Midwest Museum of Natural HistorySycamore • Explore a variety of birds in the Museum’s temporary exhibit space.mmnh.org
January 12th - February 20thNIU School of Art and Design Faculty ExhibitionDeKalb • NIU Art Museum Biennial exhibition of recent artwork and scholarship by faculty from all divisions of the school. • niu.edu/artmuseum
January 15thComedian Brian ReganDeKalb • Egyptian Theatreegyptiantheatre.org
FebruaryFebruary 4th-7th & 11th-13thThe Real ThingNIU School of Theatre and DanceDeKalb • Huntley Middle School Auditoriumniu.edu/theatre
February 6thMarch to Bourbon StreetDeKalb • Egyptian Theatreegyptiantheatre.org
February 6thGroundhog GalaSycamore • Jane Fargo HotelMidwest Museum annual gala. Guests will enjoy a delicious meal, live music, and an exciting silent auction! • mmnh.org
February 6thMonster Truck NationalsDeKalb • NIU Convocation Centerniuconvo.com
February 13thGaelic Storm Live in ConcertDeKalb • Egyptian Theatre • egyptiantheatre.org
February 19th-21stThe Last Days of Judas IscariotNIU School of Theatre and DanceDeKalb • Holmes Student Center Diversions Lounge • niu.edu/theatre
February 20thPOLARpaloozaDeKalb • Lion’s ParkEnjoy a winter festival with snow man building, ice skating, winter crafts and more. dekalbparkdistrict.com
February 25th-28th & March 3rd-5thThe Lucky ChanceNIU School of Theatre and DanceDeKalb • Huntley Middle School Auditoriumniu.edu/theatre
815/756-1336 or 877/335-252149
February 27thArthur D. Montzka Memorial ConcertKishwaukee Symphony OrchestraDeKalb • NIU Boutell Memorial Concert Hall This concert will feature this season’s winner of the Arthur D. Montzka Young Artists Concerto Competition. • kishorchestra.org
MarchMarch 8thIHSA Boys Basketball Super-Sectionals 1A/2ADeKalb • NIU Covocation Centerniuconvo.com
March 10th-13th & 17th-20thMary PoppinsDeKalb • Stage Coach Players Theatrestagecoachers.com
March 11th-12thIESA Boys State Wrestling FinalsDeKalb • NIU Covocation Centerniuconvo.com
March 15thIHSA Boys Basketball Super-Sectionals 3A/4ADeKalb • NIU Covocation Centerniuconvo.com
March 19thBreakfast with the BunnyDeKalb • Downtown DeKalb • dekalb.org
March 19th38th Annual Easter in the Country Craft ShowSandwich • Sandwich Schools • sandwich-il.org
March 31st & April 1st-3rdThe Balcony SceneNIU School of Theatre and DanceDeKalb • Holmes Student Center Diversions Lounge • niu.edu/theatre
AprilApril 7thTaste of Home Cooking SchoolDeKalb • Egyptian Theatre • egyptiantheatre.org
April 7th-10th & 14th-16thBlithe SpiritNIU School of Theatre and DanceDeKalb • Huntley Middle School Auditorium niu.edu/theatre
April 7th - May 20thArt Deco Era Exhibition SuiteDeKalb • NIU Art MuseumEnjoy two exhibitions: Between the World Wars (1920-1940) Women’s Fashion: An Amalgamation of Movements and Events & Art Deco is... • niu.edu/artmuseum
April 13thTaste of SpringSycamore • Enjoy wine and appetizer pairing at a number of Sycamore businesses.discoversycamore.com
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April 16thOCB Spring Naturals Bodybuilding CompetitionDeKalb • Egyptian Theatre • egyptiantheatre.org
April 21st-24thDaughters of WaterlooNIU School of Theatre and DanceDeKalb • Holmes Student Center Diversions Lounge • niu.edu/theatre
April 23rdDivas Dish for Glidden HomesteadDeKalb • NIU Barsema Alumni & Visitors Center • gliddenhomestead.org
April 23rdIllinois Step League State ChampionshipsDeKalb • Egyptian Theatre • egyptiantheatre.org
April 28th-30th & May 1stSpring 2016 Dance Concert NIU School of Theatre and DanceDeKalb • Huntley Middle School Auditorium niu.edu/theatre
April 28th - May 1st & May 5th-8thLaramine ProjectDeKalb • Stage Coach Players Theatrestagecoachers.com
April 29th-30thCommunity Wide Garage SaleCortland • Town-wide • cortlandil.org
April 29th-30thSycamore Speedway Opening WeekendMaple Park • Dirt track Super Late Models, Late Models, Pure Stock, Mod Compact Races and Demolition Derby • sycamorespeedway.com
April 30thMagic ShowCortland • Cortland Community Park 70 S Llanos St • cortlandil.org
April 30thStar Wars DayDeKalb • DeKalb Public Library • From 11-3pm participate in Star Wars™ themed activities, crafts, trivia contest and more. dkpl.org
MayMay 1stCinco de MayoSycamore • Festive Sycamore celebration with live music and family entertainment. sycamorescincodemayo.com
May 7thSpring Concert: The Majesty of Mahler Kishwaukee Symphony OrchestraDeKalb • NIU Boutell Memorial Concert Hall This concert will feature Symphony No. 2 in C Minor (“Resurrection”), by Gustav Mahlerkishorchestra.org
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May 8th, June 12th, July 10th, Aug 14th, Oct 9thSundays at Sandwich Antique ShowSandwich • Sandwich Fair Grounds sundaysatsandwichantiques.com
May 13th & 14thNorthern Illinois University CommencementDeKalb • NIU Convocation Centerniuconvo.com
May 14thThe Writer’s YarnDeKalb • DeKalb Public LibraryFrom 11-3pm enjoy booths showcasing local authors and illustrators, a Reader’s Theater, activities and more • dkpl.org
May 15thGlidden Homestead Opening Day & Prairie DedicationDeKalb • Glidden Homestead • From 12-4pm Tours of the Homestead, the 1870s brick barn, and working blacksmith shop. Open May - October. • gliddenhomestead.org
May 21st Genoa Farmers Market Opening DayGenoa • Downtown Genoa From 9am-2pm • Fresh produce, live music, crafts, kid’s activities, new items and more. Check website for other dates. genoaareachamber.com
May 29thAntique Car Show & Flea MarketSandwich • Sandwich Fair Grounds sandwich-il.org
May 30thMemorial Day ParadeDeKalb • Downtown DeKalb • dekalb.org
May 30thMemorial Day Ceremony at Ellwood HouseDeKalb • dekalb.org
May 30thMemorial Day CelebrationSomonauk • Parade, water fights and bbq pork chops • vil.somonauk.il.us
JuneJune 1st - November 30stBotany Exhibit at Midwest Museum of Natural HistorySycamore • Learn about the incredible world of flowers and plants. • mmnh.org
June 2nd - September 29thDeKalb Farmers MarketDeKalb • Van Buer Plaza • Every Thursday 10-2pm. Featuring locally grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers, and artisan crafts.• dekalb.org
June 2nd-5th & 9th-12thMy Fair LadyDeKalb • Stage Coach Players Theatrestagecoachers.com.
June 2nd - July 28thSummer Concert SeriesSycamore • Sycamore Sports Complex Enjoy free summer concerts most Thursdays June - July • sycamoreparkdistrict.com
June 2ndLadies Night OutSycamore • ddjewelers.com
June 3rd-5thMalta DaysMalta • Soundstage, carnival, bingo, food, craft fair, beer garden & more. villageofmalta.net
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June 4thTractor Trot 5KMalta • tractortrot.com
June 4th-5th45th Annual Northern Illinois Art ShowSycamore • DeKalb County Court House Lawn The Northern Illinois Art Show features the work of artists in fine arts and fine crafts from across the Midwest. Approximately 70 vendors. • kval.us
June 7th – August 16thDeKalb Municipal Band ConcertsDeKalb • Hopkins Park • Tuesdays at 8 pm, check Park District web page for exceptionsdekalbparkdistrict.com
June 7th - September 27thSycamore Farmers MarketSycamore • Corner of Somonauk and Elm Street. • Tuesdays 3-7pm. Featuring locally grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers, and artisan crafts. • discoversycamore.com
June 8th-11thGenoa DaysGenoa • Rides, games, food, bands, and parade. • genoaareachamber.com
June 9th-11thCity Wide Garage SaleSycamore • discoversycamore.com
June 10th-11thMore on 34Sandwich • Statewide garage sale that extends along Illinois Route 34. Includes Leland, Somonauk and Sandwichsandwich-il.org
June 11thBrett’s Run 5KGenoa • brettsrun.org
June 14th, July 12th, August 9th & September 13thTuesdays on the TownSycamore • Family fun on the second Tuesday of the month. (June - Sept.) 5:30-7:30 pm. • discoversycamore.com
June 18thDeKalb-A-Palooza: Wine, Swine & DineDeKalb • Van Buer Plaza Experience local food & beverages, live music, food demonstrations and more. dekalbapalooza.com
June 24th-26thTour de Farms MS Bike RideDeKalb • NIU Convocation Center niuconvo.com
June 25thSummer Concert in the ParkKishwaukee Symphony OrchestraDeKalb • Dee Palmer Band Shell Hopkins Park The KSO presents its annual family-oriented summer free concert. • kishorchestra.org
June 25thRockin’ for the ReptilesSycamore • Midwest Museum of Natural History • Rock out at the Museum’s outdoor reptile-awareness event! Meet live animals, dance the afternoon away, and eat delicious food! • mmnh.org
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JulyJuly 2nd-3rdFreedom DaysSandwich • 2nd-Parade 10am start, 3rd-Freedom Run 5K/1Mile Walk/Run 8am start, 3rd-Fireworkssandwichparkdistrict.org
July 3rd-4thShabbona Hometown Festival & ParadeShabbona • shecevents.com/festival.php
July 3rd-5thKirkland 4th of July CelebrationKirkland • Huge parade, food entertainment & fireworks. • villageofkirkland.com
July 4th4th of July CelebrationDeKalb • Hopkins Park • Vendors, food, crafts, DeKalb Municipal Band Concert and fireworks. • dekalbparkdistrict.com
July 4th4th of July ParadeLee • The Fire Engine Parade will kick off at 10am.
July 4thPokanoka’s Run/WalkShabbona • Shabbona Lakepokanokasrun.com
July 4thFireworks Over Lake ShabbonaShabbona • Shabbona Lake shabbonalake.com
July 7th-10th & 14th-17thDevil’s DiscipleDeKalb • Stage Coach Players Theatrestagecoachers.com
July 15th-17th11th Annual “Let’s Dance”Big Band WeekendDeKalb • NIU Duke Ellington Ballroom justmakeithappen-dekalb.com
July 16thKingston Fest & Kardboard Boat RegattaKingston • Kingston Township ParkKiddie games, rides, crafts, food, 5K run and a regatta of full sized boats made entirely of cardboard race down the Kishwaukee River.villageofkingston.org/events.htm
July 16thSummer FestWaterman • watermanlions.com
July 17thBiking with BeanzieDeKalb • kishkiwanis.org/bwb-general-info/
July 29thKishwaukee Fest Parade DeKalb • kishwaukeefest.com
July 29th-30thSomonauk Summer FestSomonauk • Parade, cruise night, top entertainment, beer garden and more. somonauksummerfest.com
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July 30th-31stSycamore Turning Back Time WeekendSycamore • Saturday- Cruise Night, free concert, Classic Car Cruise, food vendors and beer garden. Sunday- Classic car show with over 1,000 cars. • discoversycamore.com
AugustAugust 7thArt Fair and Ice Cream Social at the Ellwood HouseDeKalb • Browse the art booths, tour the historic mansion and enjoy ice cream, a concert by the DeKalb Municipal Band and other family programing. • ellwoodhouse.org
August 9thSummer on StateSycamore • Free outdoor movie discoversycamore.com
August 11th-14thSycamore Steam Show & Threshing BeeSycamore • Taylor Marshall Farm • Antique farm equipment tractor-pull, food, music and Threshing Bee. • threshingbee.org
August 11th-14th & 18th-21stInto the WoodsDeKalb • Stage Coach Players Theatrestagecoachers.com
August 12th-13thCortland Summer FestCortland • Cortland Community ParkLive bands, beer garden, food vendors and more. • cortlandil.org
August 13thDeKalb County Barn TourDeKalb County • A one-day self-driving tour of eight select barn sites within DeKalb County with guided tours of each barn, photography opportunities and family activities. • daaha.org
August 20thRide Like an EgyptianDeKalb County • Egyptian Theatre egyptiantheatre.org
August 20thRibs, Rhythm & Brews FestSycamore • Experience award-winning rib vendors from across the county, a variety of craft beers, and crowd-pleasing musical entertainment. • discoversycamore.com
August 20thCruisin’ to Genoa Car ShowGenoa • genoaareachamber.com
August 23rd - November 12thKaleidoscope of Burmese Art at NIUDeKalb • NIU Art Museum • Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Center for Burma Studies • niu.edu/artmuseum
August 26th-28thcorn FestDeKalb • Corn Fest is a 3 day free admission festival with sound stage, carnival, car show and over 100 vendors. • cornfest.com
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August 28tharts at the barnDeKalb • Glidden Homestead • This event features twenty local artists showing and selling their work. Items include sculpture, jewelry, painting, quilting, fiber arts, and much, much, more. • gliddenhomestead.org
August 28thGenoa Pioneer DayGenoa • Old time tradesmen & crafters demonstrate skills, stagecoach rides and more.
SeptemberSeptember 3rd-5thMaple Park Fun FestMaple Park • Downtown Maple Park Soundstage, softball tournaments, car and motorcycle show and craft fair. mapleparkfunfest.com
September 3rd-5thJonamac Orchard Opening WeekendMalta • jonamacorchard.com
September 7th-11thSandwich FairSandwich • Sandwich Fair Grounds sandwichfair.com
September 10thWine on the TerraceDeKalb • Ellwood House A spectacular afternoon of wines, elegant appetizers and music in the incomparable setting of the Ellwood House porches and gardens. • ellwoodhouse.org
September 10thFireworks and FunSycamore • Sycamore Sports Complex sycamoreparkdistrict.com
September 10th-11thJonamac Orchard Scouting WeekendMalta • jonamacorchard.com
September 10th-12thVolksfestGenoa • Carroll Memorial ParkA festival for the people! Including a non-competive walk, beer and wine festival and more! • genoavolksfest.org
September 11th11th Annual Kite FestDeKalb • Corner of Lucinda and Kishwaukee Dr, NIU Campus • Stunt kites, dancing kites, food, and activities for the whole family. facebook.com/DeKalbKiteFest
September 15th-18th & 22nd-25thDixie Swim ClubDeKalb • Stage Coach Players Theatrestagecoachers.com
September 17thNIU’s Football Home OpenerDeKalb • Huskie StadiumSan Diego State vs. NIU Huskies • niuhuskies.com
September 17th-18thJonamac Orchard Cider Fest WeekendMalta • jonamacorchard.com
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September 24th8 Countries in 1 DayDeKalb • DeKalb Public LibraryFrom 11am-3pm experience eight countries through their authentic food, listen to traditional music, create folk art, and much more • dkpl.org
September 24th-25thJonamac Orchard Johnny Appleseed’s Birthday WeekendMalta • jonamacorchard.com
September 25thFall Festival of Craft ShowSandwich • Three locations throughout Sandwich. Illinois’ largest and oldest craft fair. sandwich-il.org
September 30thJonamac Orchard Haunted Maze OpensMalta • The Huanted Corn Maze opens at dark on Fridays & Saturdays Sept. 30th-October 31st • jonamacorchard.com
OctoberOctober 1st-2ndJonamac OrchardChicago Food Truck ShowMalta • jonamacorchard.com
October 8th-9thJonamac Orchard Antique Farm Equipment ShowMalta • jonamacorchard.com
October 15th-16thJonamac Orchard Pumpkin Pickin’ WeekendMalta • jonamacorchard.com
October 16thCortland Parade & FestivalCortland • Cortland CommunityParade, games, carnival, crafts and food vendors. • cortlandil.org
October 20th-23rd & 27th-30thThe Game’s AfootDeKalb • Stage Coach Players Theatrestagecoachers.com
October 22nd-23rdJonamac Orchard Halloween BashMalta • jonamacorchard.com
October 26thDowntown Trick-or-TreatingSycamore • The Downtown Trick-or-Treat provides an opportunity for local businesses to interact with the community and promote a safe trick-or-treating experience for all. discoversycamore.com
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October 26th-30thPumpkin FestSycamore • Historic downtown Sycamore is decorated with hundreds of carved and painted pumpkins, parade, craft shows, food vendors, carnival and more. sycamorepumpkinfestival.com
October 29thPumpkin Fest Historic Home TourSycamore • Get a glimpse inside some of these beautiful homes and discover the amazing history of our community’s historic buildings • sycamorehistory.org
October 27thSpooktacular Trick-or-TreatingDeKalb • From 4:30-6pm bring the family to trick-or-treat, make a craft, and have a spooktacular time. • dekalb.org
October 29th-30thJonamac Orchard Pumpkin Demolition WeekendMalta • jonamacorchard.com
October 30thPumpkin Run 10KSycamore • A 10,000 meter USATF-sanctioned and certified road race, drawing more than 1,800 registered racers from all over Northern Illinois and beyond. Starting gun goes off at 9:05 am sharp!sycamorepumpkinrun10K.wordpress.com
NovemberNovember 12thCortland Turkey Trot 5KCortland • Cortland Community Parkcortlandil.org
November 15th-30thHoliday Tours of the Ellwood HouseDeKalb • Holiday tours of the Ellwood House Museum. Check website for tour times and ticket prices • ellwoodhouse.org
November 18th Chocolate Madness Sycamore • Live window displays and delectable chocolate treats. A great way to start the holiday season! • discoversycamore.com
November 19thHoliday Arts & Crafts MarketSycamore • DeKalb County Community Foundation - Freight Room • 9am - 4pm Featuring unique gifts made by local artisans. kval.us
November 18th-20thHollyDaysDeKalb • Stroll store to store, enjoy free treats and discounts to kick off the holiday season. • dekalb.org
November 19thGobbler Gallop 5KWaterman • gobblergallop5k.com
November 19th-20th38th Annual Christmas in the Country Craft ShowSandwich • Sandwich Schoolssandwich-il.org
DecemberDecember 1st Santa Comes to DeKalbDeKalb • From 6-8pm enjoy cookies, cocoa and caroling at the Egyptian Theatre help to celebrate Santa’s arrival. • dekalb.org
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December 1st-31stFestival of Trees at Midwest Museum of Natural HistorySycamore • Enjoy the holiday season with weekly special events, including free crafts and the annual tree decorating competition. mmnh.org
December 2ndWalk with SantaSycamore • Parade with Santa, Mrs. Claus and Elves throughout Sycamore’s historic downtown district to the traditional Courthouse tree lighting.discoversycamore.com
December 2ndCelebrate The SeasonGenoa • From 6-8pm. Santa comes to townin the annual Jingle Bell Parade. Carriage rides, petting zoo, seasonal fun! genoaareachamber.com
December 2nd-4thHoliday Event at the Ellwood HouseDeKalb • Crystal chandeliers, gilt mirrors and polished woodwork will glow in the reflection of Christmases past. More than a dozen rooms in the Ellwood House will be decorated to show the holiday spirit. • ellwoodhouse.org
December 2nd-4th, 9th-11th & 16th-18thSanta HouseSycamore • DeKalb County Courthouse Lawn discoversycamore.com
December 3rd, 10th & 17thVisit with Santa & Carriage RidesDeKalb • Downtown DeKalb • 11-2pm dekalb.org
December 3rd-4thA Sandwich ChristmasSandwich • Festival includes Holiday Lane Craft Show, tree lighting ceremony, carolers, carriage rides, Festival of Trees, living nativity and many more family friendly activities. sandwichparkdistrict.org
December 10thChristmas House WalkWaterman • visit30.com
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Since being incorporated in 1865, the Town of Cortland has been characterized by small hometown living in a warm community atmosphere. Visit us throughout the year for our annual town Garage Sales, Magic Show, Summer Fest, Fall Festival and Parade, and Turkey Trot.
DeKalb is home to Northern Illinois University, the first estate whiskey distillery in Illinois and where barbed wire was invented. We are quarter finalists in the “America’s Best Communities” competition and #ProudlyDeKalb. The historic Egyptian Theatre is the heartbeat of downtown and is the only one East of the Rocky’s. Arts and culture thrives featuring national, regional and local talent. Explore our museums or one of our 44 parks. Downtown is a shopping destination filled with vintage finds, antiques, restaurants and hand-made confections. Our history is embedded in the rich farmland that surrounds our area. Be sure to attend one of our many annual events including, Corn Fest, Kite Fest, and the Kishwaukee Fest Parade. Stay, Shop and Play in #ProudlyDeKalb.
Make Genoa your destination for a great day in a historic community that has so much to offer! We are conveniently located and 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, cafés, ethnic restaurants and taverns. Sample local wines at our winery or enjoy a craft beverage at our brewery, visit the nature center, hike forest trails, canoe the Kishwaukee River or enjoy a round of golf. The opportunities are endless!
HinckleySoutheast of DeKalb lies the Village of Hinckley, home of the Globetrotters first game and two time class 1A Girls State Basketball Champions. Hinckley is a great place to live and grow up in. 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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KirklandKirkland 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. Cap off your summer with a little music at Pickin’ in the Park in August. Visit villageofkirkland.com/events/ for all the latest on our events.
LeeThe Village of Lee is located on the DeKalb and Lee County border. Our small town takes pride in our Scandinavian history.
MaltaCome 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.
KingstonKingston 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.
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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.
The reasons residents love Sandwich is the why you’ll keep coming back...Festivals, Dining, Entertainment and Small Town Hospitality. Sandwich is home to the Sandwich Fair, which has been held every year since 1889, making it the oldest continuing county fair in the State of Illinois. The rural community is also known as a haven for antique hunters, with over a dozen shops offering antiques and other unique home décor and specialty items. Among our many restaurants is the Bull Moose Bar & Grille, housed in an 1893 Pullman Palace Car Company dining car, once used by President Roosevelt. For entertainment, catch a show at the historic Sandwich Opera House built in 1888 that features family friendly live music and theatre. We look forward to seeing you in our “fair” city.
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.
The Village of Somonauk lies at the southern end of DeKalb County. Attend Somonauk Summer Fest in July featuring Cruise Night, live entertainment, parade, 5K run, tractor pull, craft show, and kids play zone. Fun for the entire family.
Sycamore is a warm, vibrant city full of suburban sophistication and historic charm. Experience our many annual events including Turning Back Time Weekend, and 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
This tranquil community is taking on a new look. Waterman is a village rich in agricultural and historical traditions located at the intersection of 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 the 3rd Saturday in July. 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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Advertising indexBaymont Inn & Suites ................ 39
Blumen Gardens ......................... 29
City of DeKalb .............................. 5
Country Inn & Suites ................. 39
DeKalb Airport .......................... 21
DeKalb Corn Fest ....................... 40
DeKalb Harley Davidson ............ 29
DeKalb Park District ................... 19
DeKalb Public Library ................... 9
Ducky’s Formal Wear ................. 31
Dynamic Tanning ....................... 21
Ellwood House ............................. 9
Fatty’s Pub & Grille .................... 42
First National Bank .................... 38
Hampton Inn ................................ 2
Holiday Inn Express ................... 38
Holmes Student Center ............. 35
Jonamac Orchard ....................... 17
Kishwaukee College ................... 35
Kishwaukee Hospital .................... 8
Kite Fest .................................... 14
NIU Art Museum .......................... 9
NIU Convocation Center ........... 63
NIU Dept. of Visual Arts ............ 64
NIU Dept. of Theatre & Dance .. 13
Noodles & Company .................. 42
Parkside B&B .............................. 38
Prairie State Winery .................. 40
Red Roof Inn .............................. 39
Shaw Media ............................... 23
Stagecoach Players .................... 15
Studio One Salon & Spa ............ 31
Sweet Dream Desserts .............. 47
Taxco Restaurant ........................ 40
Whiskey Acres ........................... 29
Yaegars Farm Market ................ 19
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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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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.
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