Cortland • DeKalb • Genoa Hinckley • Kingston • Kirkland Lee • Malta • Maple Park Sandwich • Shabbona • Somonauk
tland • DeKalb • Genoa
ckley • Kingston • Kirkland • Malta • Maple Park
dwich • Shabbona • Somonauk
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Sycamore • Waterman
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Welcome to
DeKalb County Come to DeKalb County to experience our “Contemporary Culture & Countryside Charm.” We are located just 60 miles west of Chicago and offer all the best of the Midwest. Our hotels and attractions are family-friendly and affordable. Shopping, dining, wineries, festivals, apple orchards, pumpkin patches and NCCA Division 1 sports are all a part of our landscape … we have something for everyone. Savor local cuisine while shopping 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. So, whether you’re planning a family outing, a girls or guys night out, a nature escape or a romantic getaway, you’ll discover it in DeKalb County. Come and enjoy our “Contemporary Culture & Countryside Charm.” 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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Arts NIU the
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Northern Illinois University
College of Visual and Performing Arts
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. • The NIU Art Museum (first floor, west end of Altgeld Hall) contrasts the challenges of contemporary art with the riches of traditional visual media through rotating displays of thematic 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 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. To view events taking place while you are visiting and exploring DeKalb County, please go to www.vpa.niu.edu/cvpa/events. We look forward to seeing you! Northern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Printed by authority of the State of Illinois.
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The 2013 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 helping bring 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.dekalbcounty.org Project Manager: Lisa Angel Design & Layout: Allison LaPorta Cover Photo: Lake Shabbona Contributing Photographers: Discover Sycamore Dynamic Photography NIU Convocation Center Shaw 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.
Welcome
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Transportation
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Group Tours
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Historical DeKalb County Arts & Attractions
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Explore the Lincoln Highway
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The Great Outdoors
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Wineries
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Sports & Recreation Shabbona Lake State Park
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Northern Illinois University
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Shopping
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Weddings in DeKalb County
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Spas & Salons
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County Map Meetings & Events
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Accommodations
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Restaurants
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Calendar of Events
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Explore DeKalb County
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Advertising Index
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Transportation
City of DeKalb Green Line Bus Service 1606 Bethany Road DeKalb, 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.
City of Sycamore
Buses run Monday – Friday, from 7am – 9pm, except holidays. They also connect between Sycamore and DeKalb at the following locations:
Blue Line Bus Service 1606 N. Bethany Road Sycamore, IL 815/758-3932
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 3232 Pleasant St. • DeKalb, IL 815/748-2020 • dtma@cityofdekalb.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.
TransVac – Voluntary Action Center 1606 Bethany Road • Sycamore 815/758-3932
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HUSKIE BUS LINE
Veolia Transportation 1825 Pleasant Street • DeKalb, IL 815/758-6900 • www.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 75 cents (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 • www.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. Call for times.
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Taxi Service STS
Group Tours
815/899-1902
Limo Service Blue Sky Limousine 815/787-9800
Custom DeKalb O’Hare Limousine 815/517-0614
Home James Limousine 815/748-5466
Limo Bill Limousine 815/739-4455
SOS Limos 815/690-3967
Limo/Bus Shuttle N.I.C.E. Society 815/756-1263
Spare Wheels Transportation 815-3100-BUS (287)
There is so much to do and see in DeKalb County. Come and stay for the day or better yet spend the night with us. We offer you a sample of the fun things that you won’t want to miss on our website. The possibilities are endless. The DeKalb County Convention & Visitors Bureau is available to assist with custom itineraries and locallythemed tours free of charge. Welcome bags, coupon books, and maps are provided to guests along with other helpful information to make your visit more enjoyable. Plan a day that starts out visiting a museum or attending a live theatrical performance. Enjoy a leisurely lunch and taste some of the local confections while enjoying the perfect glass of wine. Indulge in a little retail therapy in one of our historical shopping districts, drop by one of our Farmer’s Markets, or sample hand-dipped chocolates. If you are looking to enjoy the great outdoors try a visit to an apple orchard, pumpkin patch or a corn maze. Enjoy a demonstration on how to make cider or that special apple pie. DeKalb County has many culinary delights that you can take home to remember us by. Call us at 877/335-2521 today!
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Historical DeKalb County
DeKalb Public Library 309 Oak St., DeKalb 756-9568 • dkpl.org Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm; Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm
Ellwood House Museum
Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society
Milan Township One Room School House
200 Park Avenue, Genoa 748-5559 Open 2nd Sunday of the month from 2pm-4pm; Weds 1pm-5pm; or by appt.
8 Gabel Hall, NIU, DeKalb 753-1241 • cedu.niu.edu/blackwell Mon-Wed 12pm-4:30pm; Fri 12pm-4:30pm; or by appt.
509 N. First St., DeKalb 756-4609 • ellwoodhouse.org
Malta Historical & Genealogical Society
Gurler House
127 North 3rd Street, Malta 825-2330 • by appointment
205 Pine St., DeKalb 753-8473 • gurlerhouse.org
Historic Guided Tours Malta • 825-2330
Historic Self-Guided Tours DeKalb County Convention & Visitors Bureau 111 S. Second St., DeKalb 756-1336 • dekalbcountycvb.com
Joseph F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center 921 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-7904 • gliddenhomestead.org June-Oct 2nd & 4th Sun 12pm4pm; Tues 10am-2pm; or by appt.
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NIU Regional History Center Swen Parson, Room 155, DeKalb 753-1779 • ulib.niu.edu/reghist
North Grove School
Marie Louise Olmstead Museum 100 South Depot, Somonauk 498-3154 • prairienet.com/olmstead Tours by appt.
Memorial Park/Soldiers & Sailors Clock WWI memorial honoring veterans Northeast Corner of 1st & Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
26745 Brickville Road, Sycamore info@northgroveschool.org Tours by appt. spring, summer, fall.
Northern Illinois Veteran’s Memorial Franklin Township Park, 3rd Street, Kirkland villageofkirkland.com
Sandwich Historical Society Stone Mill Museum Lafayette and Railroad Streets, Sandwich • 786-7936
Sandwich Fairgrounds Suydam Road and Fair Wind Blvd. Sandwich • 786-2159
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Sandwich Opera House
Stone Mill Museum and the Sandwich Historical Society
119 W. Comanche, Shabbona 824-2597 Tues & Thurs 9am-3pm; Sat 9am-11am or by appt.
Sycamore History Museum Engh Farm
featuring a One-Room Schoolhouse Promoting interest in the History of American Education
DeKalb, IL
Shabbona-Lee-Rollo Historical Museum
Blackwell History of Education Museum and Research Collections,
The Learning Center, Gabel Hall Room 8 - Hours Vary
815.753.1236
1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore 895-5762 • sycamorehistory.org Tues-Sat 10am-3pm
Joiner History Room, DeKalb County Archive Sycamore Public Library 103 East State Street, Sycamore 895-2500 Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm; Fri-Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm
NIU Anthropology Museum Exhibits and Research Collections Faye-Cooper Cole Hall T-F 10-4, Sat 12-4
815.753.0230
Waterman Area Heritage Society 180 W. Lincoln St., Waterman 264-3461 Sat 1pm-3pm; or by appt.
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 during university sessions and by appointment for group tours
815.753.1936
NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Railroad and Lafayette Street, Sandwich 786-8141 April-Oct Sunday 1pm-5pm or by appt.
www.niu.edu
140 East Railroad Street, Sandwich 786-2555 • sandwichoperahouse.com Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm & 1pm-4:30pm
Gilbert
Lucinda
Normal
Castle
College
VISITOR PARKING
Carroll
Annie Glidden
HOLMES STUDENT CENTER
Lincoln Highway (Rt. 38)
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Arts & Attractions
Theatres & Performing Arts Campus Cinemas 1015 Blackhawk Drive, DeKalb 758-8562 www.campuscinema.us
Carmike Cinemas Market 10 2160 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 787-2739 • carmike.com
DeKalb Municipal Band
Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Stage Coach Theatre 126 South 5th Street, DeKalb 758-1940 • stagecoachers.com
NIU Convocation Center 1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 752-6800 • niuconvo.com
NIU School of Music
Egyptian Theatre
NIU School of Theatre and Dance
The House Café
140 E. Railroad Street, Sandwich 786-2555 • sandwichoperahouse.org
P.O. Box 310, DeKalb 756-3728 kishorchestra.org
Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 758-6663 dekalbparkdistrict.com
135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb 758-1215 • egyptiantheatre.org
Sandwich Opera House
Sycamore State Street Theater 420 West State Street, Sycamore 895-2301 • sycamorestatetheater.com
Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, DeKalb 753-1551 • niu.edu/music
Wow 7 Cinemas 101 Duvick Avenue, Sandwich 786-1999 • wow7.com
Stevens Building and Gabel Hall, DeKalb • 753-1600 niu.edu/theatre
263 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 787-9547 • thehousecafe.net
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Galleries & Museums Art Attack
Ellwood House Museum
The Art Box
Gallery 215 North
Black Iris Gallery
Jack Olson Gallery
215 W. Elm, Suite 202, Sycamore 899-9440 • sycamoreartattack.org 308 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-0313 2300 East Church Street, Suite 1, Sandwich • 786-3131
Blue Moon Bikes Vintage Sting Ray Museum 211 W. State St., Sycamore 899-3100 • bluemoonbikes.com
DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association
111 S. Second St., Ste. 204, DeKalb 756-8737 • daaha.org
NIU Art Museum
509 N. First St., DeKalb 756-4609 • ellwoodhouse.org
Altgeld Hall, First Floor, West End, DeKalb 753-1936 • niu.edu/artmuseum
NIU Blackwell History of Education Museum
215 N. 4th Street, DeKalb 753-1473
The Learning Center, Gabel Hall, Room 8, DeKalb 753-1236 • cedu.niu.edu/blackwell
NIU Visual Arts Building, AB200 Art Gallery, DeKalb 753-4521
NIU Regional History Center Swen Parson, Room 155, DeKalb
Midwest Museum of Natural 753-1779 History 425 W. State St., Sycamore Sandwich Industrial Museum 895-9777 • mmnh.org
NIU Anthropology Museum
311 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-9075
Cole Hall, DeKalb 753-0230 • niu.edu/anthro_museum
DeKalb Area Women’s Center 1021 State St., DeKalb 758-1351
Sandwich History Museum 1730 N. Main St., Sycamore 895-5762 • sycamorehistory.org
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
126 South 5th St. DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 758-1940
www.stagecoachers.com
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heatre for the community by the community. Stage coach has been performing in the DeKalb area for over 65 years. Join us for our 66th 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.
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Explore 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 Corner of Lincoln Highway and Seventh Street, DeKalb 240 West Main Street, Genoa 127 North Third Street, Malta 302 Willow Street, Maple Park
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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Ellwood House Museum
Home of the barbed wire baron Isaac Ellwood This grand Victorian mansion brings the past to life! Guided tours showcase the elegantly furnished home. • 8 acres of grounds and gardens • Changing exhibits in the Visitor Center • Meeting & special occasion rentals Tours: Tuesday Through Friday at 1PM and 3PM Saturday-Sunday at 1PM, 2PM and 3PM (Season March 1 - early December) 509 North First Street, DeKalb 815-756-4609 www.ellwoodhouse.org
First Run Movies all shows only
$6.00 Follow us on
Facebook 420 West State Street Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 895-3549
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Imagination
LIVE!
For our current production, contact the box office at 815-753-1600 or visit www.niu.edu/theatre
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The Great Outdoors
Farms & Orchards Camelot Christmas Tree Farm
Jonamac Orchard, Inc.
Larson’s Family Farm
16380 S. Somonauk Rd., DeKalb 756-6599
19412 Shabbona Rd., Malta 825-2158 • jonamacorchard.com
4404 Somonauk Rd., Sandwich 786-2249 • larsonfamilyfarm.com
Honey Hill Orchard
Kauffman Turkey Farm
Yaeger’s Farm Market
11747 Waterman Rd., Waterman 264-3337 • honeyhillorchards.com
8519 Leland Road, Waterman 264-3470 • hokaturkeys.com
14643 State Route 38, DeKalb 756-6005 • yaegersfarmmarket.com
Johnson’s Family Farm
Kuipers Family Farm
1765 W. State St., Sycamore 895-3752
1N318 Watson Rd., Maple Park 827-5200 • kuipersfamilyfarm.com
Farmers Markets Farmers Markets feature locally-grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers, and artisan crafts. DeKalb Farmers Market
Every Thursday (June 6th-Sept 26th; Noon-6pm) Van Buer Plaza, Corner of North Second & Locust Street, DeKalb 748-7788 • renewdekalb.com
Genoa Open Air Market
Last Saturday of the Month (May 25th - Oct 26th; 9am-2pm) Corner of Genoa & Main Street, Genoa 784-6961 • genoamainstreet.org
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Hinckley Farmers Market
Every Saturday (June 15th-Oct 26th; 9am-Noon) Hinckley Fresh Market, corner of Rt. 30 and Somonauk Rd., Hinckley 630-674-4069
Sycamore Farmers Market
Every Sunday (June 2nd-Sept 29th; 10am-2pm) Corner of Somonauk & Elm Street, Sycamore 895-3456 • discoversycamore.com
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Wineries Acquaviva Winery 47W614 Route 38, Maple Park 630-365-0333 • acquavivawinery.com Tours by appt. Tastings: Tues.-Thurs. 11am-9pm, Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm, Sun. 12pm-8pm
Prairie on State Wine Cellars 322 State Street, Sycamore 991-5266 • prairiestatewinery.com Tours by appointment Hours: Sun. 12pm-5pm, Mon.-Tues. Closed, Wed.-Thurs. 12pm-8pm, Fri.-Sat. 12pm-9pm Join us for our Friday Night Wine Downs on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.
Prairie State Winery
Bring your family out to our 80-acre site.
Pick your own Apples and Pumpkins. Visit the Barn Yard and Petting Zoo. On the weekends, get lost in our 10-acre corn maze, ride the “apple train,” hayrides, live music festivals and events
217 W. Main Street, Genoa 784-4540 prairiestatewinery.com Tours by appointment Hours: Sun. 12pm-4pm, Tues. 12pm-5pm, Wed.–Sat. 10am-5pm, Mon. Closed Join us for our Friday Night Wine Downs on the 2nd and 4th Friday of each month.
Waterman Winery & Vineyards 11582 Waterman Road, Waterman 264-3268 • sunsetwines.net Tours by appt. Tastings: April - December Sat.-Sun. 12pm-4pm
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5 miles west of DeKalb in Malta, IL 815-825-2158 www.JonamacOrchard.com
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Sports & Recreation
Recreation Aurora Sportsman Club, Inc. 7858 Preserve Road, Waterman 264-3030 • aurorasc.org
Natural Resource Center
400 East 2nd Street, Genoa 784-5612 • genoaparks.com
Russell Woods Forest Preserve, Genoa • 784-2000 dekalbcounty.org
276 N. Cross St., Sycamore 349-7574
Hopkins Park Aquatic Center
NIU Huskie Athletics/NIU Convocation Center
DeKalb County Liners
1403 Sycamore Rd. DeKalb 758-6663 • dekalbparkdistrict.com
1525 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 752-6800 • niuhuskies.com
Katz Park Skateboard Park
NIU Huskies Den Campus Entertainment Center
Clifton Diving Ventures
Sycamore Park, Sycamore 508-3610 • linersbaseball.com
DeKalb Park District Aquatic Center Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, 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 Municipal Ice Rink (Winter Only) 100 N. Genoa Street, Genoa 784-6961 • genoamainstreet.org
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Genoa Township Park Pool & Recreation Center
Dresser Rd. & N. First St., DeKalb 758-6663 • dekalbparkdistrict.com
Kishwaukee Family YMCA 2500 W. Bethany Rd., Sycamore 756-9577
Idle Hour Lanes 927 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-8257
Main Street Canoe Rental Kishwaukee River, Genoa 784-5612 • genoamainstreet.org
Mardi Gras Lanes
340 Carroll Avenue, DeKalb 753-1491 • huskiesden.niu.edu
Pete’s Train 435 S. Birch Street, Waterman 264-7753 • petestrain.com
Power Adventures 325 Edward St., Sycamore 991-5684 • poweradventures.org
Star Worlds Video Arcade 1234 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-4599 • starworldsarcade.com
1730 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 756-9411 • mardigrasbowl.com
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Sycamore Community Park & Pool 940 E. State St., Sycamore 895-3365 sycamoreparkdistrict.com
Sycamore Family Sports Center 725 E. State St., Sycamore 895-7407 sycamorefun.com
Sycamore RV Resort
375 E. North Ave., Sycamore • 895-5590 sycamorervresort.com
Sycamore Speedway
50W086 Old State Rd., Maple Park • 895-5454 sycamorespeedway.com
Windy City Soaring
12637 Rt. 30 W., Hinckley 286-7200 windycitysoaring.org
Golf Courses Buena Vista
131 Buena Vista Dr., DeKalb 758-4812 buenavistagc.com
Edgebrook
2100 Suydam Rd., Sandwich 786-3058 sandwichgolf.com
Green Tree
200 Gurler Rd., DeKalb 758-5636 greentreedekalb.com
Indian Oaks
603 E. Preserve Rd., Shabbona 824-2282 indianoakscountryclub.com
Oak Club of Genoa
11770 Ellwood Greens Rd., Genoa 784-5678 oakclubgenoa.com
Prairie Pines
6236 Route 38, DeKalb 758-5249 prairiepinesgolf.com
River Heights
1100 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 758-1550 riverheightsgc.com
Sycamore Golf Club
940 E. State St., Sycamore 895-3884 sycgolfclub.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
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Bedding Plants • Asparagus • Tomatoes Homegrown Bi-Color Sweet Corn Cucumbers • Zucchini • Onions Squash (fall & summer) • Muskmelons • Gourds Peppers • Pumpkins • More
Homegrown and locally grown in-season fruits and vegetables. Taste the difference!
Open: Mid April - October 31 Mon-Sat 9-5; Sun 11-5
1 1/4 miles East of Somonauk Rd. on Hwy. 38
(815) 756-6005
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Sports & Recreation
Parks & Trails Adee’s Woods
Hopkins Park
Russell Woods
Afton Forest Preserve
Knute Olson Jr. Forest Preserve
Sannauk Preserve
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
County Farm Woods
2305 State Route 23, DeKalb dekalbcounty.org
DeKalb/Sycamore Trail Hopkins Park, DeKalb dekalbcounty.org
Harvey Creek Conservation Area
Lions Rd., Sandwich • 786-8044
1403 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb
11750 State Route 72, Genoa dekalbcounty.org
12595 Baseline Road, Kingston dekalbcounty.org
15250 US Highway 34, Somonauk dekalbcounty.org
MacQueen Park
Shabbona Lake State Park
3640 Scout Road, Kirkland dekalbcounty.org
100 Preserve Road, Shabbona 815-824-2106 • shabbonalake.com
Merritt Prairie
Somonauk Community Park
14401 Keslinger Road, DeKalb dekalbcounty.org
470 S. Depot St., Somonauk
P.A. Nehring
400 N. Cross St., Sycamore sycamoreparkdistrict.com
360 Bethany Road, DeKalb dekalbcounty.org
Pioneer Park
Rte 30 at the far west end of the village, Hinckley
Sycamore Lake Rotary Park
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
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Shabbona Lake State Park
Lake Shabbona is featured on the cover of our visitor guide. It is a state park and attracts approximately 425,000 visitors to DeKalb County each year. It is one of the premier Muskie fishing destinations in Illinois. It’s easily accessible from the Chicago area via I-88. Visitors from the Northeast or Southeast, take IL Rt. 47 to US 30 West to Shabbona. For park or camping information call 815/824-2106 or visit http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/R1/shabbona.htm. Shabbona Lake has 1,550 acres of rolling prairie and features a 318.8 acre man-made fishing lake that is always fully stocked. There’s also Pokanoka’s Café, a Camp Store, and Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental for added convenience. October is rent a boat all day and get one rental free. Pokanoka’s Café seats 60 indoors and also has outdoor seating as well as offering delivery on the water to those that are fishing. The Lake is open year-round and offers a wide variety of family-friendly activities: Camping Fishing tournaments Ice fishing Hiking Archery deer hunting Firearm dove hunting Permit pheasant hunting Bird watching Snowmobiling Cross-country skiing
For a complete calendar of events visit shabbonalake.com or call 815/824-2106
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Northern Illinois University Chartered in 1895, NIU 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 within seven colleges. The university also operates remote education centers, where working professionals can access NIU programs at convenient times and locations. From residential renaissance to technologically advanced learning and expanded wellness opportunities including: a new $80 million residence hall, renovation of 30 percent of oncampus housing, construction of an outdoor recreation complex, transformation of FayCooper Cole Hall into a high-tech lecture hall and Anthropology Museum, and expansion of Wi-Fi and cloud computing. NIU is committed to making the university a top choice for high-performing students who desire an engaged learning experience. As a priority of its Vision 2020 Initiative, NIU set a goal to double its investment in merit-based scholarships to attract top students from across the state and beyond. NIU merit scholarship awards include University Scholars, Faculty Fund Scholars, Northern Academic Scholarships, Centennial Scholarships, and many more. Out-of-State Huskie Scholarships are also awarded to academically qualified students who exhibit strong academic performance and potential.
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At a Glance • The College of Engineering and Engineering Technology is ranked among the Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs by U.S. News & World Report. • The College of Education was named by U.S. News and World Report to the 2012 Honor Roll for Online Graduate Education Programs. Only 14 programs in the nation were afforded that distinction. • The College of Business is ranked a “Best Undergraduate B-School of 2011” by BusinessWeek and has been ranked among the best business school each year since the publication’s rankings in 2006. In specialty areas, NIU ranked 3rd in the nation for ethics education and 19th in sustainability.
• U.S. News & World Report ranks the Northern Illinois University Master’s in Public Administration program in the top 10 in city management and public finance. • NIU has been ranked in the top 4% of all American universities by the Carnegie Foundation, having received the agency’s highest possible designation – “Doctoral/ Research University Extensive.” • NIU was named to the 2012 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. To be admitted, a school must demonstrate that its students, faculty and staff are engaged in meaningful service that achieves measurable results in the community. Northern Illinois University will host the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) state football championships in odd-numbered years beginning in 2013 and running through 2021.
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Shopping
Essentials Ace Hardware
Deals Nothing Over a Dollar
Hardware Hank
Art’s Super Market
Dollar General Store
Hickey’s Corner Store
361 Sycamore Rd., Genoa 784-6004
29 N. Eddy St., Sandwich 786-6211 • artsfoodmarket.com
2359 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 748-4443
210 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona 824-2050
1300 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-1716
226 S. Somonauk Rd., Cortland 756-1726 527 W. Main St., Genoa 784-9962 122 Indian Springs Dr. #2, Sandwich 786-6496
Brown’s County Market
Dollar Tree
2060 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 785-7149 • dollartree.com
HyVee of Sycamore
403 E. State St., Sycamore 895-2233
Camp Store
Duck Soup Coop
Inboden’s Meats, Ltd.
Eggleston’s Pharmacy
Jewel-Osco
Grab N’ Go
Kelley-Williamson Mobil Mart
Gordon Hardware
Kirkland Five Star Dollar
Blain’s Farm & Fleet
4100 Bluebird Ln., Shabbona 824-2581 shabbonalake.com
129 East Hillcrest Drive, DeKalb 756-7044 • ducksoupcoop.com
Casey’s General Store
403 E. State St., Sycamore 895-2444
900 E. Market St., Somonauk 498-1938
Country Market Convenience Food Store Rte 34 E., Sandwich 786-7776
CVS Pharmacy
1210 E. State St., Ste. 7, Sycamore 991-5782
514 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-4511 • gordonhardware.com
4201 State Hwy. 38, Malta 825-2724
Hinckley Fresh Market 710 James St., Hinckley 286-7118
2700 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore 756-6174 • www.hy-vee.com
1106 N. 1st St., DeKalb 756-5852
220 W. Peace Rd., Sycamore 895-5276
15 W. Lincoln Hwy., Cortland 815-756-3598
414 W. Main St., Kirkland 522-2282
1022 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-0648 • cvs.com
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Kirkland Quick Stop
411 W. Main St., Kirkland 522-3510
La Tiendita
402 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-0493
Lehan Drugs
1407 S. 4th Dr., DeKalb 758-0911
Mattress Warehouse of DeKalb
1224 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 756-4999 • dekalbmattress.com
Schnucks
975 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 748-6200
Super $ Store
327 W. State St., Sycamore 895-6610
Village Ace Hardware
1015 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-8776
Stop-N-Shop
Walgreen’s
708 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-0724
1340 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 895-4609
Stop & Save
Wisted’s Country Market
4742 E. 2750th Rd., Sandwich 498-4351
102 S. Nokomis, Shabbona 824-2657
Floral & Garden Blumen Gardens
The Flower Peddler
Myers Lawn & Garden
DeKalb Florist & Greenhouse
Glidden Campus Florist
Sandwich Floral
Hinckley Floral
Spino’s Garden Center
Johnsons Floral & Gifts
Stran’s Garden Center
Kar-Fre Flowers
Wild Thyme Herb Garden
403 Edward St., Sycamore 895-3737 • blumengardens.com
2131 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-2705 • dekalbflorist.com
DeKalb Street Floral
130 E. DeKalb St., Somonauk 498-1414
Duttons & Bows Floral & Gifts 306 W. Comanche, Shabbona 824-2003
Everything Floral
113 West Main Street, Genoa 784-2344
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
247 W. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 286-3920 206 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-2135 18663 E. County Line Rd., Maple Park 827-4444 1070 E. State St., Sycamore 895-8233 438 W. Main St., Genoa 784-4237 wildthymeherbgarden.com
Rare Finds & Specialty Shops A Perfect Silhouette
866 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 517-0617
Arcadia Discount Books
203 East Locust Street, DeKalb 756-4738 • arcadiabooks.net
The Art Box
308 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 758-0313 • dekalbgallery.com
Ax-In-Hand Guitar Specialist
817 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8898
Babs and Coco’s Tea Emporium
Bee Designs Embroidery & Screen Printing
The Bait Shop
Blue Moon Balloon Co.
Barnes Woodcraft
Blue Moon Bikes Cycle & Fitness
818 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 756-8320 4778 US Highway 30, Shabbona 739-4522 204 W. Comanche, Shabbona 824-2774
Becky Beck’s Jewelry
303 East Hillcrest Dr., DeKalb 758-3800 beckybecksjewelrystore.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
24637 Esmond Rd., Malta 393-4593 • beedesigns.biz
127 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-4300 • bluemoonballoonco.com
211 W. State St., Sycamore 895-3100 • bluemoonbikes.com
Bob-Jo Cycle Co.
50W112 Old State Rd., Maple Park 895-5251• bob-jocycleco.com
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Bridget’s Kid Closet
1132A Pleasant St., DeKalb 756-1222
Cattywampus/MCR Framing 228 W. Main St., Genoa 784-9595
Carter’s Cottage
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
209 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 754-9700 carterscottageinteriors.com
Country Emporium
The Carving Shop
Country Store Thrift Shop
645 E. LaSalle St., Somonauk 498-9290 • thecarvingshop.net
Cassie’s Popcorn Stand
Van Buer Plaza, Corner of 2nd and Locust, DeKalb Corner of State and Maple, Sycamore
Catholic Gift Store
770 N. Peace Rd., DeKalb 787-8247 • thecatholicgiftstore.com
Center Street Clay
218 W. Center Street, Sandwich 570-2030 • centerstreetclay.com
Christian Connection
337 W. State St., Sycamore 899-3262
Classic Books
115 N. 1st. St., DeKalb 748-3406
The Clock Shoppe
330 W. State St., Sycamore 895-6488
College Bound Thrifts 122 E. Hillcrest, DeKalb 748-1500
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32 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-3017 659 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-2378
Cracker Jax
118 N. 3rd St., DeKalb 758-8178
CR Spot
128 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 517-0169
D&D Jewelers
303 W. State Street, Sycamore 895-3377 • ddjewelers.com
Decades
235 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-0309 • decadesdekalb.com
De’esse Scent Shoppe & Boutique 321 W. State St., Sycamore 899-9977
Diamond Tour Golf
203 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-2649 • diamondtourgolf.com
Ducky’s Formal Wear
112 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-7703 • duckysformalwear.com
Embroidery Sew Into It
201 West Main Street, Genoa 904-0059 • embroiderysewintoit.com
Encore Clothing
132 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-3113 • encoreclothing.com
Ewe and Me Fiber Studio
37 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-6051 • eweandmefiberstudio.com
Express Yourself
147 N. Second Street, #3, DeKalb 517-1783 • expressyourselfmama.com
Family Health Center
1170 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 895-8151 • askfamilyhealth.com
Farmer’s Daughter
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 thegardenmarket.com
Glass Gardens
215 West State Street, Sycamore 895-6037 • glassgardens-inc.com
Gold & Silver Shop
407 W. State St., # 3, Sycamore 756-6567
Graham Cracker Comics
901c Lucinda Ave., DeKalb 748-3883 grahamcrackers.com/dkstore.htm
Hardanger Hus
134 West Hardanger Gate, Lee 824-2453
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Hirschbein Trophies & Engraving
Laughing Cat Antiques Shop
Herbal Embers
Lavish Thrift
202 S. California St., Sycamore 895-9137 161 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-3440
Huckleberry’s Pet Parlor
423 N. Main St., Sycamore 899-3435 • huckleberryspetparlor.com
Josie’s Antiques
15454 II Route 38, Maple Park 756-1920
Kid Stuff
149 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-7683
La Di Da Boutique
708 E. Railroad St., Ste. 1, Sandwich 786-6560
Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental
4100 Bluebird Lane, Shabbona 824-2581
Moxie
230 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-7584 • shopatmoxie.com
415 W. Main St., Genoa 784-3000
Mr. G’s Music
360 W. State St., Sycamore 895-3980
153 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-3747 • lavishthrift.com
My Favorite Things
Made Just for You Gifts, Inc. 338 W. State St., Sycamore 895-8122
249 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-2101 • myfavoritethingsdekalb.com
Nathan Winston Services 132 N. 3rd St., DeKalb 758-4545 • nathanwinston.com
Mae’s Fine Designs
145 1/2 Cedar, Waterman 349-7494
New Game in Town
Mandeelees Accessories/ Shaynster’s 113 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-6054
811 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 517-0003 • newgame-intown.com
No Strings Attached
248 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 793-2115
Me & My Sister
250 E. Lincoln Hwy., Waterman 264-3542
Moon and Star, Ltd.
37 S. Main Street, #3, Sandwich 786-7074 • moonandstarltd.com
North Central Cyclery, Inc. 534 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-2403 • northcentralcyclery.com
Offworld Designs
624 W. Center St., Sandwich 786-7080
For Information 815-748-1631 Set up & delivery Let us do your event! Balloon g Decoratin
Balloon Lighting
Arches & Columns
Balloon Bouquets
Out On A Whim offers professional tattoo and body piercing at affordable prices. • We are licensed by the State of Illinois and fully insured. • 20,000 pieces of body jewelry • Thousands of tattoo designs to choose from
127 E. Lincoln Hwy. • DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 754-4300 • whimbodyjewelry.com
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Olde Timers Antique Centre
Poppy Seed Primitives
Speciality Gifts by Brenda
On Board Games
Quilter’s Heart
STOMP Shoes, Boots and Accessories
131 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-6430 • olde-timers.com
811 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 713-4871
Out on a Whim
127 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-4300 • whimbodyjewelry.com
The Paperback Grotto 157 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8061
Paulsen Appliance & Electronics
316 W. Main St., Genoa 784-4212 • poppyseedprimitives.com 603 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-6066
RB Designs
140 South 2nd St., DeKalb 756-6299
The Red Geranium/ Bittersweets
128 South Main Street, Sandwich 786-3235
133 W. Main St., Genoa 784-4964
307 W. State Street, Sycamore 991-5680 • stompshoes.com
Superior Diesel, Inc.
350 W. Lincoln Hwy., Waterman 264-3581 • superiordiesel.com
Sweet Earth
341 W. State Street, Sycamore 895-3011 • sweetearthjewelry.com
Ruffled Nest
Sycamore Antiques
Paw Lickin’ Good Treats
Sandwich Antique Market
Treasures Past & Present
Peddler’s Den/Creative Design
S.O.A.S. Apparel & Design
Treasures Old & New Antiques & Two Guys Antiques
245 W. State St., Sycamore 895-6373 • paulsenappliance.com 2684 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 758-8300 • pawlickingoodtreats.com
115 W. Market St., Somonauk 498-3429
The Picket Fence
29854 Oak Meadow Dr., Kingston 784-8428
The Primitive Chick
223 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 758-6020
Proton Tattoo Studio
120 South Fourth Street, DeKalb 756-1800 • protontattoo.com
Poc’s Music
625 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-0402
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113 S. California St., Sycamore arufflednest.com Sandwich Fairgrounds 1401 Suydam Rd., Sandwich 786-3337 • antiquemarkets.com 147 N. 2nd St., DeKalb 756-9910 • soasdekalb.com
Screwball’s T-Shirts & Signs 125 E. Lincoln Hwy., Waterman 264-7753
Serendipity
1325 E. State St., Sycamore serendipityholistic.com
S.I.S. Shop In Style
308 W. State St., Sycamore 761-9090
Small Town Skate Shop
229 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-5555 • smalltownskates.com
320 W. State St., Sycamore 895-4720 • sycamoreantiques.com 13 N. Main St., Sandwich 570-2428
358 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7921
Two Sisters Then and Now 316 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-1555
Two Feet & Under
11001 E. County Line Rd., Maple Park 757-8328
Vicki’s Corner Treasures
101 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona 824-8080
Victoria’s Crossing
220 W. Main St., Genoa 784-2868
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Vintage Vibe
117 S. Main St., Sandwich • 786-2845
Welcome Home Country Shoppe 409 E. Church St., Sandwich • 786-7788
Westbound Leather
4766 E. 2351st Rd., Somonauk 498-4471 • westboundleather.com
Whatever Resale
125 South Fourth Street, DeKalb 756-4849
Wild Thyme Herb Shop
438 W. Main St., Genoa 784-4237 • wildthymeherbgarden.com
Wine & Spirits American Liquors
159 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb • 756-2223
Bacaba
320 W. Church St., Sandwich • 786-6386
County Liquor
625 E. State St., Sycamore • 895-6062
D & J Package Liquors
272 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley • 286-3223
DeKalb Liquor Mart
1352 E. Dresser Rd., DeKalb • 764-2700
Depot Liquors
524 N. Main St., Sycamore • 899-6300
Genoa Liquors
540 E. Main St., Ste. 1, Genoa • 784-9780
L & B Liquors
265 W. Peace Rd., Sycamore • 899-1402
Lundeen’s Discount Liquors
1030 Arcadia Dr., DeKalb • 756-2590 1760 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore • 899-1231
Main Street Liquors
201 W. Main St., Genoa • 784-5517
Prairie on State Wine Cellars
322 W. State St., Sycamore • 991-5266
Prairie State Winery
217 W. Main St., Genoa • 784-4540
Thirsty Liquors
Specializing in custom quality embroidery and screenprinting of apparel such as embroidered company logos and lettering for businesses, schools, events, clubs or individuals.
1039 W. Hillcrest, DeKalb • 758-2337
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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 comfy 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!
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Spas & Salons Amanda’s Spa & Beauty Services 852 S. 4th St., DeKalb 748-5887 • amanda-spa.com
Hair Productions Salon & Spa
Dana’s Day Spa
1715 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-8012
203 E. Locust St., DeKalb 739-0446 • danasdayspa.com
MJ’s Hair at Last Salon
Diane’s 5th Street Studio 504 South 5th St., DeKalb 758-3355
127 S. Sacramento St., Ste. #6, Sycamore 895-2600 • mjshairatlast.com
Studio One Salon & Spa 1007 N. 1st St., DeKalb 758-4508 • studioonesalonspa.com
Pro Nails
Dolce Vita Salon & Day Spa 2525 Bethany Rd., Sycamore 756-1414 • dolcevitasalon.biz
1170 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-9000
Hair Affair Salon & Spa 806 DeKalb Ave. #3, Sycamore 899-4247 • hairaffairspa.com
Salon Suites of Sycamore
230 W. Peace Rd., Suite 104, Sycamore • 899-7972 927 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 787-6800
1770 West State St. #A, Sycamore 899-7900 • tranquiltherapies.com
Salon Atelier
326 W. State St., Sycamore 991-9174
Hair Cuttery
Tranquil Therapies
Unique Concepts Salon
127 S. Sacramento, Sycamore 739-3159 • salonsuitesofsycamorellc.com
Stephen Alan Salon 2030 Baron Dr., Sycamore 895-3339 • stephenalansalon.com
You Deserve to be Here!
1963 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 754-5520
Volume Salon 1170 DeKalb Ave., Ste. 105, Sycamore 991-5724
Exquisite salon and spa services for both men and women.
Up-scale cuts • Colors / highlights Perms • Pedicures and manicures Spa treatments • Waxing of all types Facials for all skin types
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
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
Swedish massage • Deep tissue massage Relaxation massage
147 N. Second St. in Downtown DeKalb (815) 756-7788
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Meetings & Events
NIU Altgeld Hall
(up to 500) Corner of College Ave. & Castle Drive 753-1999 • niu.edu
Barsema Alumni & Visitors Center
(up to 240) 231 N. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 753-1534 • bavc.niu.edu
Best Western DeKalb Inn & Suites
(up to 220) 1212 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8661 • bestwestern.com/ dekalbinnsuites
Blumen Gardens
(up to 150) 403 Edward St., Sycamore 895-3737 • blumengardens.com
Chapel in the Pines Wedding and Banquet Center
(up to 150) 15265 Quigley Road, Sycamore 895-4797 • chapelinthepines.com
Hopkins Park Terrace Room
(up to 200) 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 758-6663 ext. 113 dekalbparkdistrict.com
Kishwaukee College Conference Center (up to 285) 21193 Malta Rd., Malta 825-2086 ext.2101 kishwaukeecollege.edu/ conferencecenter
Jane Fargo Hotel & Banquet Hall
(up to 350) 355 W. State Street, Sycamore 895-6789
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
The Regale Center
(up to 200) 124 1/2 California St., Sycamore 508-8008 • rcsycamore.com
River Heights Clubhouse (up to 160) 1100 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 758-1550 • riverheightsgc.com
South Pointe Center
(up to 425) 200 Gurler Rd., DeKalb 758-5636 • southpointegreens.com
St. Mary’s Memorial Hall
(up to 350) 322 Waterman St., Sycamore 895-3275 • stmarysycamore.com
Sycamore Club House
(up to 120) 940 E. State Street, Sycamore 895-3884 sycamoreparkdistrict.com
University Plaza
(up to 500) 900 Crane Dr., DeKalb 800-685-2755 conferencesatuplaza.com
For more information and other meeting venue options call 877/335-2521
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112 East Lincoln Hwy. DeKalb, IL 815-754-7703 *FREE Invitations *FREE Groom’s Tuxedo *with 5 paid rentals
The area’s only in-stock tuxedo store Special Occasion and Prom Dresses Over 60 years of Service • Alterations
•Meeting Space for 10-300 People •Dining Room with Service Kitchen •Multi-Media Capabilities •Wi-Fi Throughout
Watch our website and facebook for our tasting events!
New suite dream room ...call for information.
Full Service Catering, Unforgetable Desserts
Lasting Memories
For More Information . . .
Call 815-825-2086, ext. 2101 or visit www.kishwaukeecollege.edu.
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
1969B DeKalb Avenue, • Sycamore, Il 60178
Phone: (815) 756-8150 Fax: (815) 756-1836
Please call to reserve your day, See us at:
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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
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson
Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Pet Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry
Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry
1450 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore • 815-895-8686 or 800-456-4000 • countryinns.com 73 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 10
DeKalb Motel 1815 East Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 815-756-5411 20 guest rooms Amenities: Handicapped Accessible, Wi-Fi Access
Best Western DeKalb Inn & Suites 1212 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 815-758-8661 or 800-WESTERN(937-8976) bestwestern.com/dekalbinnsuites 95 guest rooms • Meeting rooms up to 220 Amenities: Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Complimentary Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Sauna, Pet Friendly*, Banquet Facilities, WiFi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry
* Some restrictions apply for pets. Please call individual properties.
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Holiday Inn Express 1935 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-748-7400 or 800-HOLIDAY(465-4329) ichotelsgroup.com 69 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 40 Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center
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Parkside Bed and Breakfast
Jane Fargo 355 W. State St., Sycamore 815-895-6789 or 800-937-8106 • janefargohotel.com 39 guest rooms • Meeting rooms up to 350
203 E. Roosevelt, DeKalb • 815-787-9526 parksidebedandbreakfast.com Amenities: Breakfast included, kitchenette, walk-in shower, Wi-Fi Access
Amenities: Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Banquet Facilities, Mitchel Lounge, Wi-Fi Access
Quality Inn
Motel 6 1860 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-899-6500 or 800-4-Motel6 motel6.com 51 guest rooms • Meeting rooms up to 10
1475 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore 815-895-4979 or 800-4CHOICE(24-6423) qualityinn.com/hotels/il291 58 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 15
Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Spa/ Sauna, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center
Amenities: Fitness Center, Handicapped Accessible, Pet Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry
Super 8 DeKalb
800 W. Fairview Dr., DeKalb 815-748-4688 or 800-800-8000 • super8.com 44 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 30
NIU Holmes Student Center Corner of Carroll & Lucinda, DeKalb 815-753-1444 • niu.edu/hsc 78 guest rooms • Meeting rooms up to 2200 Amenities: Handicapped Accessible, Compact Refrigerator & Microwave in all rooms, Banquet Facilities, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry
Amenities: Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Pet Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access, Guest Laundry
Travel Inn 1116 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb • 815-756-3398 or 800-578-7878 • travelodge.com 106 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 80 Amenities: Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Pet Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access
RV & Campgrounds Shabbona Lake Campground
4201 Shabbona Grove Road, Shabbona 815-824-2565 shabbonalake.com
Sycamore RV Campground
375 E. North Ave., Sycamore 815-895-5590 sycamorervresort.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
Walcamp in Kingston
32653 Five Points Road, Kingston 815-784-5141 • walcamp.org
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Stay Smart at the
Holiday Inn Express Sycamore
Enjoy our complimentary Smart Start hot breakfast bar and wireless internet access.
1314 W. Lincoln Highway DeKalb, IL 60115
1935 DeKalb Ave. • Sycamore IL 60178
815-748-7400
Hometown Hospitality Indoor Heated Pool Wireless High Speed Internet Guest Laundry Complimentary Breakfast Meeting Facility Complimentary Newspapers Standard Rooms And Suites Available
815-748-7100 or 1-877-BAYMONT www.baymontinns.com
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
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Country Hospitality Welcome to A Lot More to Love Country. • Heated Indoor Pool/Spa • Free HBO & Wi-Fi • Free Hot Breakfast • Fitness Room • Free USA Today • Group Rates • Whirlpool Suites • Meeting Rooms
1475 S. Peace Rd. • Sycamore, IL (815) 895-4979 or (800) 4CHOICE qualityinn.com/hotels/il291
800 West Fairview Drive I-88, Annie Glidden Rd. (NIU) exit
• 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
Where you’re always our most important guest
DeKalb, IL 60115
Located in beautiful historic downtown Sycamore, IL
815/748-4688
Full Service Boutique Hotel & Lounge
• Long-Term Stay/Group Rates Available • Hot-Tub Suites Available • In-Door Heated Pool • Iron & Ironing Board • Microwave & Refrigerator • Hair Dryer • In-Room Coffee Makers • Free High Speed Wi-Fi Available in All Rooms • King & Queen Beds Available • Only 1.5 miles from NIU/ Huskie Stadium • Complimentary Breakfast • Earn Wyndham Reward Points
www.super8.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
Receptions, Corporate Outings, Public Events up to 300 Master & Whirpool Suites
Mitchel Lounge Experience Something New Lunch • Dinner • Sunday Brunch Inspired Cuisine Casual Atmosphere Timeless Environment
www.janefargohotel.com Hotel Reservations: 815-895-6789 Banquet & Events: 815-895-8031 Lounge: 815-895-8172
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* The Best Burgers & Sandwiches in a 50’s Style Diner!
made Shakes Malts htful Desserts nd more!
* Parkside Bed and Breakfast is a private cottage which includes Kitchenette, Living Room, Dining Room, Queen Bed, walk-in shower, TV & WiFi available all in a contemporary & peaceful setting. A complimentary gourmet, multi-course breakfast is delivered to your door. Local shopping and dining is only a short walk away. NIU campus is just a mile away & Chicago is 60 Miles to the East. ~ Come and be refreshed! 203 East Roosevelt Street DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 787-9526 parksidebedandbreakfast.com
2012 Best Burgers One of the best Hot Dogs & Ice Cream
Check out our menu at riccardisredhots.com 418 West State Street Sycamore (815) 991-2200
FOR MORE INFORMATION, 815.895.5454 OR RACER@SYCAMORESPEEDWAY.COM
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Restaurants
American Al’s BBQ Shack
Chick’N Shack
Eggsclusive Café
Bar-B-Que Express
Christo’s Family Restaurant
Egg Haven Pancakes & Café
Brenda’s Breakfast Basket & Catering
Country Kitchen
Flamingo Restaurant and Ice Cream Mexican Cuisine
Corner of Fourth St. & Grove St. DeKalb (seasonal) Corner of Cherry St. and Rt. 34, Somonauk, 630-546-9896
9 N. Main St., Sandwich 786-2820
Brickhouse Fine Food & Spirits
108 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-1998 • brickhousefinefood.com
Brother’s Restaurant & Lounge 512 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-2133
Buster’s
1150 S. Fourth Street, DeKalb 756-5100
Cabana Charley’s Tiki Bar and Grill 1470 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore 899-8454 • ccsycamore.com
Café 900
900 Crane Drive, DeKalb 758-0666
265 W. Peace Road, Sycamore 895-2442 • chicknshack.com 682 Park Ave., Genoa 784-5568
105 W. Market St., Somonauk 498-3585
Corner Grill on Main
137 West Main St., Genoa 784-2233 • corner-grill.com
Country Store and Catering
456 N. Main St., Sycamore 899-2333 • countrystorecatering.com
Crumpet’s Tea Room
221 West Main Street, Genoa 784-6121 • crumpetsillinois.com
Culver’s
1200 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-0200
Dairy Dogs
675 E. State St., Sycamore 899-2443
Dairy Joy
435 East Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7701
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
265 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore 899-EGGS 2562 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 748-1200
1029 Pleasant Street, DeKalb 815-901-0049 • 815-901-0055
Flappy’s Pancake House
1460 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-0700 • flappyspancakehouse.com
Flippin Eggs
831 South 4th St., DeKalb 754-6900 • flippineggs.com
Gene’s Carry Out, Inc. 125 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-6513
Genoa Café
233 West Main St., Genoa 784-6647
Giordano’s of Sycamore 1840 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-2999 • giordanos.com
Hillside Restaurant
121 N. 2nd St., DeKalb 756-4749 • hillsiderestaurant.com
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The Hinckley Café
116 E. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-9274
The House Café
263 East Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-9547 • thehousecafe.net
The Huddle
817 West Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8899
Hy-Vee
2700 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 756-6174 • hy-vee.com
Inboden’s Meats., Ltd., & Catering 1106 N. 1st St., DeKalb 756-5852 • meatplace.com
Johnny’s Charhouse
1950 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 756-1155 johnnyscharhouseonline.com
Johnny K’s
Junction Eating Place
816 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-5441 • junctioneatingplace.com
Just Doing Wonderful Barbecue (JDWB)
Lothson’s Karry Out Chicken 644 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-4303
1180 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 517-0774 justdoingwonderfulbarbecue.com
Lukulo’s
Karshones Hometown Kafe
Main Street Café Family Restaurant
890 Pappas Drive, DeKalb 758-5853 • lukulos.com
302 E. Van Buren St., Malta 825-9009
351 N. Main St., Sycamore 895-3663
Kirkland Family Restaurant
Mitchel Lounge
507 W. Main St., Kirkland 522-3531
355 West State St., Sycamore 895-8172 • janefargohotel.com
Kountry Kitchen
114 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona 824-8404
Lincoln Inn Family Restaurant 240 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-2345 • thelincolninn.com
125 Duvick Ave., Sandwich 786-3088
Nat’s On Maple
112 S. Maple St., Sycamore 895-4243 • natsonmaple.com
Nel’s Catering
116 S. Depot St., Somonauk 498-3678
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
OpEn 7 Days a wEEK at 11 a.m. Come join us for some truly authentiC mexiCan Cuisine. Cecina estilo Guerrero, sopa azteca, handmade tortillas, fresh table-side Guacamole We have over 380 tequilas & Great margaritas Celebrating next year 20 years in business experience our banquet room that seats up to 130 people. have our catering services for your next party. 223 West State Street • Sycamore, IL (815) 895-2545 • www.taxcorestaurant.com
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private Banquet Rooms Groups 25-125 Large Groups welcome Catering available Dine-In • Carry Out 260 East Lincoln Highway • DeKalb, IL
815/748-0000
www.olearyspubandgrill.com
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O’Leary’s Irish Restaurant
260 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-0000 • olearyspubandgrill.com
Page Street Diner
112 E. Page St., Sycamore 895-5505
Picket Fence
135 Main St., Sandwich 786-8648
Pita Pete’s, Inc.
901 T Lucinda Avenue, DeKalb 758-3012 • pitapetes.com
Pokanoka’s Restaurant
4100 Bluebird Ln., Shabbona 824-2481 • shabbonalake.com
Rammy’s Sub & Pub
870 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 787-3778 • rammyssubs.com
Riccardi’s
418 West State St., Sycamore 991-2200 • riccardisredhots.com
Robert’s Drive Inn
227 Sycamore Rd., Genoa 784-3425
Rumour’s
(inside the American Legion) 203 Main St., Maple Park 827-3536
Sam’s Family Restaurant 11 W. North Ave., Cortland 756-5665
Shark’s Fish and Chicken 901 Lucinda Avenue, DeKalb 758-6600
Shawn’s
204 Somonauk St., Sycamore 895-5282
The Silverspoon Restaurant 740 E. Market St., Somonauk 498-1022
State Street Pizza
1001 W. State St., Sycamore 895-1282
The Sycamore Café
1170 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-8070
Sweet Dream Desserts & Catering
1969 B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 756-8150 • sweetdreamdesserts.com
Sycamore Parkway Restaurant 605 E. State St., Sycamore 895-6700
Tom & Jerry’s
Sorrento’s
50W187 Rt 64, Maple Park 895-5466 • sorrentosranch.com
215 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-1675 tomandjerrysdekalb.com 1670 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 895-4420 sycamoretomandjerrys.com
South Moon BBQ
Tommy O’s Family Restaurant
146 E. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 286-7229
Star 34 Family Restaurant 336 W. Church St., Sandwich 786-9898
197 S. Sacramento St., Sycamore 895-9326
Village Courtyard
120 Market St., Somonauk 498-2414 • thevillagecourtyard.com
Ethnic Acquaviva Winery
47W614 Route 38, Maple Park; 630-365-0333 acquavivawinery.com
Alessandria Italian Restaurant
2100 Suydam Rd., Sandwich 786-8392 • sandwichgolf.com/dine.htm
Bea’s Wok ‘n Roll
1402 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 756-1660 • beawoknroll.com
Burritoville
China Wok
China House
Eduardo’s Mexican Restaurant
China Inn
El Burrito Loco
China One
Fushi Yami Hibachi n’ Sushi
1026 Hillcrest Drive, DeKalb 756-8848 1900 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 748-0032 630 Plaza Dr., Sycamore 899-1188 • chinainn.info 131 S. 4th St., DeKalb 756-9102 • chinaonedekalb.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
540 E. Main St Ste 4, Genoa 784-9688 214 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-2677 • eduardosdekalb.com 185 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-6060 822 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-8868 • fushiyami.com
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Golden Thai Jasmine
Mediterraneo
Tacos Salsas Y Carnitas
East China Buffet
Panchero’s
Tapa La Luna
Great Wall
Ren’s Chinese Restaurant
Taqueria Bravo
Haru of Japan
Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant
Taxco Restaurant
Los Rancheros
Santa Fe Restaurant
Thai Pavilion
Sycamore Burrito Express
Yen Ching
Brown’s Pub
DeRailed
Five Points Pub
Bull Moose Bar & Grille
Don’s Olde Tyme Inn
Hill’s Tap
Coop’s Bar & Grill
Fat Boyz Pub & Grille
Hink’s Bar & Grill
Cub & Spank’s, Inc.
Fatty’s Pub & Grille
Hometown Sports Bar & Grill
251 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-2800 • goldenthaijasmine.com 2350 B Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 754-9888 901 #M Lucinda Ave., DeKalb 758-5635 • greatwalldekalb.com 3206 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 517-0098 2350 #A Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-2200
122 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8450 • mediterraneodekalb.com 2672 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 517-0124 • pancheros.com 310 E. State St., #10, Sycamore 899-8883
624 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 756-1201 • rositas.com
132 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-6737 • santaferestaurant.net 1615 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-3123
1021 W. Hillcrest Dr., Ste A, DeKalb 787-6898 226 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 217-0990 • tapalaluna.com 528 E. Main St., Genoa 784-5902 223 W. State St., Sycamore 895-2545 • taxcorestaurant.com 131 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-6445 • thaipavilionskokie.com 810 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-2007
Bar & Grill 200 Somonauk Rd., Hinckley 286-3329 202 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-8002 • bullmoosebar.com 101 Viking Dr., Lee 824-8405
113 N. Maple St., Sycamore 895-4015
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48 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-7700 109 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-9700
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 123 S. California St., Sycamore 899-9990 241 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 217-3325 • hometownsportsbar.com
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Houlahan’s Tavern & Grill
208 Lincoln Highway, Waterman 264-3333 • houlahanstav.com
J&K Half Moon Tavern
Lost Mine
1745 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 895-5125
130 W. Market St., Somonauk 498-9514 • rambosbar.com
Maple Park Pub & Grill
120 W. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 286-7303
221 N. Main St., Maple Park 827-3452
Joker’s Bar & Grill
530 N. Main Street, Sycamore 895-4488
Ski’s All American Pub
Molly’s Eatery & Drinkery 1000 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 815-517-0335
Karlsbad Tavern
413 West Main St., Genoa 784-6336
MVP Sports Bar & Grill
Kelly’s Pub & American Grill 14 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-3632
122 S. California St., Sycamore 895-1888 • mvpsycamore.com
PJ’s Courthouse Tavern & Grille
KJ’s Tap & Grill
518 E. Lincoln Highway, 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
202 W. State St., Sycamore 895-9253 • pjscourthousetavern.com
Pour House Pub
103 East Railroad St., Kingston 784-5700
Pub West Pizza
100 W. Adams Street, Waterman 264-3637
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Rambo’s Bar & Grill
1001 W. State St., Sycamore 899-9018
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 Hwy., Hinckley 286-3949
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Cabana Charley’s offers a wide variety of delicious food to satisfy every taste. From our jambalaya to the rancho grande burger & our kids meals, we’re sure to have just what you’re craving! Family Friendly with 3 HD TVs & the area’s largest HD jumbo screen for you sports fans. Enjoy our famous rum buckets under a unique tropical setting.
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815-899-8454
1470 S. Peace Rd. Sycamore, IL
natsonmaple.com 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
(RTE 23 & Peace, Next to Country Inn & Suites)
Find our menu online at CCSYCAMORE.COM
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Restaurants
Pizza Bacci Pizza Express
Joe’s Pizza & Pub
Bootlegger’s Pizza
Michael Angelo’s Pizza & Pasta
1023 Hillcrest Drive, DeKalb 748-1850 107 Main Street, Maple Park 827-3066
Chumly’s Pizza
312 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona 824-2754
Dave’s Pizza
146 East Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7071
Dough Brothers Pizzeria
20 West Benson Ave., Cortland 754-0000
Hot Stuff Pizza
411 Main St., Kirkland 522-3510
Gonzo’s Pizzeria
1 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-3322
Italian Dreams Pizza
436 N. Main St., Sycamore 899-0905 • italiandreamspizza.com
Jimmy Sam’s
1 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-1444
313 W. Main St., Genoa 784-6186
Rosati’s Pizza
309 Main St., Maple Park 827-4417
407 Sycamore Rd., Genoa 784-4403 710 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-1500 630 Plaza Dr., Sycamore 895-4646 rosatispizza.com
Moscato’s
Sam’s Pizza
532 E. Main St., Genoa 784-2929
526 E. State St., Sycamore 895-6121
Moscato Pizza
Terry’s Pizza
506 W. Main St., Kirkland 522-3555
117 Comanche Ave., Shabbona 824-2262
Mugzzies Pizzeria & Restaurant
Toppers Pizza
2030 Baron Dr., Sycamore 895-6849 • mugzzies.com
The Pizza Place
124 W. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 286-7010
Pizza Pros
1205 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-4776 • pizzaprosdekalb.com
Pizza Villa
824 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 758-8116 • pizzavilla.com
1015 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-7755 • toppers.com
Uncle Milty’s Pizza House 140 W. Market St., Somonauk 498-4108 • rambosbar.com
Vinny’s Pizza & Wings
221 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-6200 • vinnyspizzadekalb.com
World Famous Pizza
(inside Lord Stanleys) 142 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-8718
World Famous Pizza
124 E. State St., Sycamore 899-5074 jbsworldfamouspizza.com
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Sweet Treats & Bakeries Aspen Leaf Frozen Yogurt
1013 Lincoln Highway, DeKalb • 815-517-0237
Baker’s Basket
125 E. Market St., Somonauk • 498-3494
Chesapeake Bagel Bakery
122 S. South 1st St. #1, DeKalb • 754-5211
The Confectionary
149 N. Second St., DeKalb • 758-5990 235 W. State St., Sycamore • 899-1616 theconfectionary.com
Elleson’s Bakery
344 W. State St., Sycamore • 895-4533
The Neighborhood Bakery & Deli 2205 Pleasant Street, DeKalb • 748-7707 theneighborhoodbakeryanddeli.com
Ollie’s Frozen Custard
2290 Oakland Dr., Sycamore 758-8222 • olliessycamore.com
Polka Dot Bakery
Visit us online at pizzavilla.com
1715 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 764-9747 • polkadotbakery.net
Screamers Ice Cream
408 E. Comanche Ave., Shabbona • 824-8181
Sunshine Scoop Shoppe & Bakery LLC 818 West Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 815-758-4PIE • dekalbicecream.com
Sweet Dream Desserts & Catering 1969 B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 756-8150 • sweetdreamdesserts.com
Sweet Magnolia Bakery
207 E. Church St., Sandwich 630-281-2339 • sweetmagnoliabakeryinc.com
Tropical Snow
403 E. State St., Sycamore • 899-5601
Teresa’s Bakery
817 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb • 754-0226
Wisted’s Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream Store
512 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona • 824-2813
(Located Just South of Huskie Stadium on Rt. 38) Visit us on the Web at www.fattyspub.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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Calendar of Events
January January 8th-February 23rd Vice and Virtue DeKalb • NIU Art Museum niu.edu/artmuseum
January 9th-10th Northern Illinois Farm Show
DeKalb • NIU Convocation Center Indoor farm show, featuring products & services available to manage successful farm operations from more than 200 companies. niuconvo.com
January 13th NIU Bridal Expo: Blue Hawaii
DeKalb • Duke Ellington Ballroom, Holmes Student Center 11:00am-4:00pm Free to the public. Over 50 exhibitors, groom’s room, bridal fashion show, taste testing, and more! niu.edu/hsc
January 19th-20th “On the Ice” Catfish Contest Weekend Shabbona Lake • shabbonalake.com
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January 19th-26th Quilt & Fiber Arts Walk
Downtown Genoa • Quilts and fiber arts of all sorts displayed throughout downtown, workshops, speakers, kids activities. genoamainstreet.org
January 26th The Groundhog Gala
Midwest Museum of Natural History Sycamore • Enjoy a fabulous evening filled with entertainment, exhibitors, a silent auction and more. mmnh.org
January 31st-Feb 3rd, Feb 6th-10th A Bright Room Called Day DeKalb • O’Connell Theatre, NIU niu.edu/theatre
February February 9th Chocolate Walk
Downtown Genoa • Stroll Main Street shops for free chocolate treats and Valentine’s Day specials. genoamainstreet.org
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February 12th Avalon String Quartet
DeKalb • Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, NIU The Avalon String Quartet plays Beethoven at 8pm. niu.edu/music
February 13th NIU Philharmonic Band
DeKalb • Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, NIU 8:00pm, niu.edu/music
February 13th-17th Hamlet Redux
DeKalb • Stevens building, NIU • Although this may look somewhat familiar, this play is not quite the whole Hamlet everyone knows and loves. niu.edu/theatre
February 14th Miranda Lambert & Dierks Bentley DeKalb • NIU Convocation Center niu.edu/convo
February 16th Gaelic Storm
DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre • The band interlaces high energy, foot-stomping performances of original interpretations of Celtic classics and well-crafted originals with endearing stage banter and story-telling. 7:30pm • egyptiantheatre.org
February 16th Bridal Fair
Sycamore • Bridal Fair at Jane Fargo. Fully dressed banquet space for viewing, local VIP vendors, complimentary food tasting and hotel tour of rooms and suites. Free of charge. 1pm-4pm.
February 21st-24th, 28th-March 3rd Not About Nightingales DeKalb • O’Connell Theatre, NIU niu.edu/theatre
February 23rd Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra
DeKalb • Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, NIU kishorchestra.org
February 28th-March 3rd Burning Times
DeKalb • Stevens building, NIU niu.edu/theatre
March March 2nd Lewis Black
DeKalb, Egyptian Theatre • An American stand up comedian known for his comedy style. egyptiantheatre.org
March 8th-9th IESA State Wrestling Championships DeKalb • niuconvo.com
March 14th-17th, 21st-24th Jesus Christ Superstar
DeKalb • Stage Coach Players Theatre stagecoachers.com
March 19th-May 24th Mapping DeKalb • NIU Art Museum niu.edu/artmuseum
Dates of events can change. We encourage visitors to check our “Calendar of Events” online to confirm. dekalbcountycvb.com
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March 23rd Breakfast with the Bunny
DeKalb • Spend your morning eating breakfast with the Easter Bunny in Downtown DeKalb. Kids will have fun eating breakfast with the bunny, playing games making a spring craft and watching Hop on the big screen at the Egyptian Theatre. renewdekalb.com
March 26th Community Expo
Sycamore High School Field House Sycamore and DeKalb Chambers of Commerce host an annual community expo which showcases member’s products and services. Over 200 businesses showcase and an estimated 2,000 attend. 4-7pm
April April 4th-May 24th Mapping: Measuring Across Place & Period; Information, Navigation & Geography DeKalb • NIU Art Museum niu.edu/artmuseum
April 4th-7th, 10th-14th The Caucasian Chalk Circle
DeKalb • O’Connell Theatre, NIU niu.edu/theatre
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April 19th-20th Convo’s Clean Sweep
DeKalb • niuconvo.com
April 7th Easter Bunny Train Ride
Waterman • Ride Pete’s Train with the Easter Bunny. petestrain.com
April 7th NIU Steel Band & All University Steel Band DeKalb • Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, NIU niu.edu/music
April 11th Taste of Spring
Downtown Sycamore • Festive Sycamore celebration with games, prizes, crafts, food, petting zoo, live music and family entertainment. discoversycamore.com
April 11th NIU Jazz Ensemble Concert
DeKalb • Duke Ellington Ballroom, Holmes Student Center, NIU • niu.edu/music
April 13th Destination Imagination
DeKalb • Science and math competition. niuconvo.com
April 14th World Music Concert
DeKalb • Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, NIU niu.edu/music dekalbcountycvb.com
April 18th-21st The Real Inspector Hound
DeKalb • Stevens Building, NIU niu.edu/theatre
April 20th Kites Over Sycamore
Sycamore Park Annex • Create & decorate your own kites, plant a pumpkin, blow bubbles, enjoy cotton candy & popcorn and of course fly a kite. discoversycamore.com
April 20th-21st Mega Big Fish Contest Weekend
Shabbona Lake • Win A Pontoon Rental shabbonalake.com
April 25th-28th Evolution of Ballet
DeKalb • O’Connell Theatre, NIU niu.edu/theatre
April 26th-27th Garden Gate to Spring Antique Show
Sycamore • Shop regional antique dealers offering garden, architectural, countrypolitan antiques including folk-art, vintage iron and accessories. blumengardens.com
April 26th Red Hat Day
Genoa • Red Hatters will fill downtown with their own brand of fun. genoamainstreet.com
May 4th Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra
DeKalb • Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, NIU niu.edu/music
May 5th Cinco de Mayo
Sycamore • Festive Sycamore celebration with games, prizes, crafts, food, petting zoo, live music and family entertainment. sycamorecincodemayo.com
May 18th Switchback in Concert
DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre 7:30pm • egyptiantheatre.org
May 18th-19th Crappie Contest Weekend
Shabbona Lake • Win a $200 Gift Card shabbonalake.com
May 19th Open House/Open Barn
April 27th Spring Fishing Derby
Lake Sycamore • sycamoreparkdistrict.com
DeKalb • Joseph F. Glidden Homestead Musical entertainment, working blacksmith shop, house and barn tours. gliddenhomestead.org
May
May 25th-October 26th Genoa Open Air Market
May 2nd-4th, 10th-12th The Robin Hood Capers
DeKalb • Stagecoach Players Theatre stagecoachers.com
May 3rd-4th Community-wide garage sale
Cortland • Community-wide garage sale weekend. cortlandil.org
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June June 1st-2nd
Northern Illinois Art Show Sycamore • kval.us
June 2nd-September 29th Sycamore Farmers Market
Sycamore • Corner of Somonauk & Elm St., Sundays 10am-2pm. discoversycamore.com
June 6th-9th, 13th-16th Annie
DeKalb • Stagecoach Players Theatre stagecoachers.com
June 6th Ladies Night Out
Downtown Sycamore • Sycamore goes PINK for breast cancer! discoversycamore.com
June 6th-September 26th DeKalb Farmers Market
Van Buer Plaza, DeKalb • Thursdays from Noon-6pm. renewdekalb.com/farmers
June 7th-9th Malta Days
Malta • Soundstage, carnival, bingo, food and craft fair, beer garden & more. villageofmalta.net
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June 8th-9th Car Show & 5K Run
Hinckley • hinckleyil.com
June 9th & 23rd Blacksmith Demonstrations and Tours
DeKalb • Joseph F. Glidden Homestead July 7th & 21st, August 11th, September 8th & 22nd, October 13th & 27th Noon-4pm • gliddenhomestead.org
June 11th-August 20th DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts
DeKalb • Hopkins Park Tuesdays at 8:00pm • dekalbparkdistrict.com
June 12th-16th Genoa Days
Genoa • Rides, games, food, bands and a parade. genoamainstreet.com
June 13th-15th Treasures from the Attic
Sycamore • City-wide estate, yard and sidewalk sales. discoversycamore.com
June 22nd Krate Fest
Downtown Sycamore • 22nd Annual Classic Bike Show & Swap Meet. bluemoonbikes.com
June 22-23 Bike MS Tour De Farms DeKalb • niuconvo.com
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June 22nd Rockin’ for Reptiles
Sycamore • Live encounters with reptiles at the Midwest Museum of Natural History. Musical entertainment. mmnh.org
June 27th Summer on State
Downtown Sycamore • Free outdoor movie. discoversycamore.com
June 29th Shabbona Main Street Parade
Shabbona • Rides, food, vendors and fireworks. shecevents.com
June 29th-30th Walleye Contest Weekend
Shabbona Lake • Win a $200 Gift Card www.shabbonalake.com
June 30th Screamers Car Show
Shabbona • Vintage cars and live music. shecevents.com
July
July 3rd-6th Kirkland Fourth of July Celebration
Kirkland • Huge parade, food, entertainment & fireworks. kirkland4thofjuly.com
July 4th Fourth of July Celebration in Hopkins Park DeKalb • Vendors, food, crafts, live music, and fireworks. dekalbparkdistrict.com
July 4th Fireworks Over Lake Shabbona Shabbona • shabbonalake.com
July 6th-7th Independence Celebrations Sandwich Park District
Sandwich • 6th-Parade 10:00 start, 7thFreedom Run 5K/1 Mile Walk/Run 8:00 am start, 7th-Fireworks - Sandwich Fairgrounds. sandwichfreedomdays.com
July 11th-13th & 18th-21st Red Herring
DeKalb • Stage Coach Theatre stagecoachers.com
July 20th Waterman Summerfest & Tractor Show Waterman • Antique tractors, craft vendors, kids petal tractor pull and more. watermanlions.com
July 19th - 21st 8th Annual Let’s Dance Big Band Weekend DeKalb • justmakeithappen-dekalb.com
July 20th Kingston Fest & Kardboard Boat Regatta Kingston • Great family fun! Watch boats made out of cardboard race on the Kishwaukee River. villageofkingston.org
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July 20th-28th Kishwaukee Fest
DeKalb • Celebrate music free with concerts at Hopkins Park Tuesday-Thursday. Friday night is the twilight parade thru downtown DeKalb with drum corps and marching band. The Drum Corps competition caps off the week at Huskies Stadium. kishwaukeefest.com
July 26th-27th Somonauk Summer Fest
Somonauk Community Park • Kids zone, food, beer garden, live music & cruise night. somonauksummerfest.com
July 27th Farm Fest
Tractor run, parade, farm animals and more. genoamainstreet.com
July 26th-28th Sycamore’s Turning Back Time Weekend
Sycamore • Friday - Summer on State. Free outdoor movie. Saturday - Cruise Night and free concert from Rick Lindy & the Wild Ones, classic car cruise parade and beer garden. Sunday - Fizz Ehrler Memorial Car Show with over 1,000 vehicles. discoversycamore.com
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August August 4th Art at Ellwood & Ice Cream Social
DeKalb • 10:00am-5:00pm. Enjoy some ice cream & good music by the DeKalb Municipal Band. ellwoodhouse.org
August 8th-11th, 15th-18th Company
DeKalb • Stagecoach Players Theatre 2:00 pm • stagecoachers.com
August 9th-10th Cortland Summer Fest
Cortland Community Park • Bands, beverage garden and fun activities for the kids. cortlandil.org
August 8th-11th Sycamore’s Steam Show & Threshing Bee
Sycamore • Taylor Marshal Farm, Antique farm equipment tractor-pull, food music and Threshing Bee. threshingbee.org
August 15th Summer on State
Downtown Sycamore • Free outdoor movie! discoversycamore.com
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August 17th & 18th Catfish Contest Weekend
Shabbona Lake • Win a $200 Gift Card www.shabbonalake.com
August 23rd-25th DeKalb Corn Fest
DeKalb Soundstage, carnival, food, beer garden, and more. cornfest.com
August 25th Genoa Pioneer Day
Genoa • Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society Old time tradesmen & crafter demonstrate skills, stagecoach rides and more. genoamainstreet.com
August 30th-September 2nd Maple Park Fun Fest
Maple Park • This community event includes a soundstage, softball tournaments, car and motorcycle show and craft fair. villageofmaplepark.com
August 31st-September 2nd Jonamac Orchard Opening Weekend
Malta • Pick your own apples, corn maze, petting zoo, baked pies & donuts and much more. jonamacorchard.com
September September 1st Movie in the Park
Shabbona Lake • Free movie at beautiful Shabbona Lake
September 4th-8th Sandwich Fair
Sandwich • Oldest continuing county fair in the State of Illinois. sandwichfair.com
September 8th Kite Fest
DeKalb • Corner of Lucinda and Kishwaukee Drive, NIU Campus. Stunt kites, dancing kites, food, and activities for the kids & family. 11am-4pm • dekalbcountycvb.com
September 12th-14th, 19th-22nd The Lion in Winter DeKalb • Stage Coach Theatre stagecoachers.com
September 14th Wine on the Terrace
DeKalb • The Ellwood House terraces and gardens provide an elegant setting for an evening of wines, excellent appetizers and music. 4pm-7pm. ellwoodhouse.org
September 14th Sycamore Block Party
Sycamore • Kids activities, games, prizes, crafts, free concerts, beer garden & food vendors. discoversycamore.com
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October October 4th-5th, 11th-12th, 18th-19th, 25th-26th 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 6th Annual Elmwood Heritage Cemetery Walk
Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore • Explore the cemetery and hear a variety of stories about ordinary and extraordinary people connected to Sycamore. sycamorehistory.org
October 11th-13th Sycamore Film Festival
Sycamore • Film lovers from all over the Midwest celebrate independent films from around the world • sycamorefilmfestival.com
October 11th-13th, 18th-20th, 25th-27th, 31st Pumpkin Train & Haunted House Waterman • petestrain.com
October 13th Cortland Fall Fest
Cortland Community Park • Join us for our parade and fun in the park, the “Mutt Strut,” beer garden and live music. cortlandil.org
October 17th-19th, 24th-26th Rope
DeKalb • Stagecoach Players Theatre stagecoachers.com
October 18th-20th, 25th-27th, 31st-Nov. 1st Amenti: Egyptian Theatre Haunted House
DeKalb • Featuring over 20 different scenes on 6 different levels • egyptiantheatre.org
October 23rd Downtown Trick or Treat
Sycamore • Businesses come together to provide a safe way for kids to trick or treat. Come out, show off your costume and gather some tasty treats. 4:30pm-6pm. discoversycamore.com
October 12th Movie in the Park
Shabbona Lake • Come out and enjoy a free movie at beautiful Lake Shabbona
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October 23rd-27th Sycamore Pumpkin Fest
Sycamore • Historic downtown Sycamore is decorated with hundreds of carved and painted pumpkins, huge parade, craft shows, food vendors, carnival and more. sycamorepumpkinfestival.com
October 26th Spooktacular Trick-or-Treating
Downtown DeKalb • Bring the family from 1pm-3pm to trick-or-treat, make a craft, and have a spooktacular time. renewdekalb.com
November
November 3rd Glidden Homestead Patent Day Celebration
DeKalb • Noon-4pm with Barbed Wire Sites Tour at 11am & 2pm. gliddenhomestead.org
November 7th Candlelight Open House
Downtown Genoa • Beginning at 5pm, shoppers will follow luminaries from shop to shop. New holiday finds and free refreshments. genoamainstreet.com
November 9th 1863 with Grant, Lee & Company Sycamore History Museum sycamorehistory.org
November 9th Cortland 5K Turkey Trot
Cortland Community Park • cortlandlions.com
November 15th Moonlight Madness
Downtown Sycamore • Come check our live holiday window displays. Business will also feature moonlight deals. discoversycamore.com
November 30th-December 1st, 6th-8th, 13th-15th, 20th-22nd, 27th-29th Holiday Lights Train Waterman • See over 250,000 lights and figures. petestrain.com
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November 16th - December 8th Ellwood Elegance Tours
DeKalb • Open for custom tours to view the mansion decorated for the holidays. Call 815/756-4609 for appointment. ellwoodhouse.org
November 17th Annual Holiday Open House
DeKalb • Joseph F. Glidden Homestead Working Blacksmith shop, holiday festivities, music and more. gliddenhomestead.org
November 22nd-24th DeKalb Hollydays Open House
Downtown DeKalb • Stroll store to store to enjoy free treats, music and discounts to kick off the holiday season. renewdekalb.com
November 29th-30th IHSA State Football Championships DeKalb • NIU Huskie Stadium ihsadestinationdekalb.com
December
December 5th Santa Comes to DeKalb
DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre • Cookies, cocoa and caroling to help to celebrate Santa’s arrival at 7pm.
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December 5th-8th Christmas Carol
DeKalb • Stagecoach Players Theatre stagecoachers.com
December 5th Champagne, Chocolate & Firelight
Sycamore • Come enjoy champagne, a chocolate fountain and marshmallows roasting by the fire. blumengardens.com
December 5th Winter Chocolate Walk
Sycamore • Indulge yourself with some sweet savings and make your holiday shopping a treat. Sycamore has everything you need for a unique holiday shopping adventure. discoversycamore.com
December 5th Celebrate the Season
December 6th Walk with Santa
Sycamore • Parade with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and elves through Sycamore’s historic downtown district to the traditional Courthouse tree lighting. discoversycamore.com
December 7th, 14th, 21st Free carriage rides and visits with Santa
DeKalb • Visit with Santa in his house located on the corner of 2nd & Locust in the Van Buer Plaza. Take a complimentary horse drawn carriage ride through beautiful downtown DeKalb. Departs from the public library. 11am-2pm. renewdekalb.com
December 10th-12th The Nutcracker DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre egyptiantheatre.org
Genoa • Jingle Bell parade & tree lighting, refreshments, contests, songs. genoaareachamber.com
December 6th-8th Ellwood Elegance Weekend
DeKalb • Open for custom tours of the decorated mansion for a special holiday weekend open house. ellwoodhouse.org
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Explore DeKalb County
Cortland 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, 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 fun-filled 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 Route 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, 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. 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.
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.
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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 A visit to the quaint Village of Lee wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Hardanger Hus. This shop boasts a wide selection of Norwegian and Swedish gifts, material and thread for needle work, jewelry books, and other unique finds. It has been a staple in the community for more than 30 years.
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 through November for the corn maze and apples.
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 Sandwich is centrally located 60 miles west of Chicago. Visitors and residents can peruse a number of specialty shops and fine restaurants. The Sandwich Antique Market and Sandwich Fair bring visitors to the historic Sandwich Opera House, local home for the performing arts, providing live entertainment to the area. Other event highlights include the Taste of Sandwich, Annual Craft Fair, Sandwich Freedom Days and much more!
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 have five earthen fishing piers, a handicap-accessible fishing pier and is open year-round.
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Somonauk The Village of Somonauk lies at the southern end of DeKalb County. Attend Somonauk Summer Fest July 26 & 27. Enjoy 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 the 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 round in Lions Community Park. Stop by our winery and vineyard and try some lively local wines. Visit our local orchard, enjoy cider donuts, pick apples, or find the perfect pumpkin. Enhance your holiday traditions with a farmfresh HOKA turkey. Join us for Summer Fest. Come back in November for the Lions Club Gobbler Gallop 5K race. Waterman awaits to share its charm with you.
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Holmes Student Center..................38
Pokanoka’s Café ............................21
Baymont Inn & Suites.....................38
Inboden’s Meats & Catering...........11
Pizza Villa.........................................47
Best Western..................................... 2
Jane Fargo Hotel ...........................39
Quality Inn . ....................................39
Blue Moon Balloon Co...................27
Jonamac Orchard...........................17
Riccardi’s Red Hots.........................40
Blumen Gardens.............................35
Kids First Safety Inc.........................23
Shabbona’s Lakeside Bait & Tackle.21
Cabana Charley’s............................45
Kishwaukee College.......................35
Spare Wheels Transportation.........10
Castle Bank.....................................61
Moxie..............................................27
Sports of All Sorts...........................29
Country Inn & Suites.......................39
Nat’s on Maple................................45
Stage Coach Players.......................13
DeKalb Corn Fest...........................62
National Bank & Trust.....................23
Studio One Salon & Day Spa.........31
DeKalb Park District........................19
NIU Art Museum...............................9
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DeKalb Public Library.....................10
NIU College of Visual Arts................4
Sweet Dream Desserts...................35
Ducky’s Formal Wear......................35
NIU Convocation Center................63
Sycamore Film Fest.........................10
Dynamic Tanning.............................11
NIU Theatre & Dance.....................15
Sycamore Speedway......................40
Ellwood House................................15
No Strings Attached.......................29
Sycamore State Theater.................15
Fatty’s Pub & Grille.........................47
O’Leary’s Restaurant & Pub............42
Taxco Restaurant.............................42
Helen’s Hair Designs.......................31
Out on a Whim...............................27
Yaeger’s Farm Market.....................19
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