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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

Scan with your smart phone to explore DeKalb County

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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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Table of Contents

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!

630-377-GOES (4637)

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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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Free Wi-Fi Internet Availability DVD & Wii Rentals Notary Public Services Meeting Room Availability Legal Self Help DCNP Philanthropy Center Much More!

Join our mailing list for all SFF updates!

Go to our website homepage and click on the link!”

Anyone living in DeKalb can get a card!

October 11-13, 2013

309 Oak Street DeKalb, IL 815.756.9568 www.dkpl.org

www.sycamorefilmfestival.com

Group TransporTaTion It’s not just where you’re going, it’s how you get there!

Comfortable Coaches, Extraordinary Service, Competitive Rates

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Call us for all your transportation needs:

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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

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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

www.sycamorestatetheater.com

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

www.yaegersfarmmarket.com

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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

815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521

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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.

KIDS KIDS FIRST SPORTS SAFETY, INC. $69 Camps: 6-8, 9-14 yr. olds, 9-12pm NIU Anderson Hall Registration call Kids First 630-257-5438 www.kidsfirstsports.net

June 10-13

Volleyball

June 17-20

Flag Football/ Cheerleading

June 24-27 July 8-11 July 15-18

*Swimming

(10am -1pm)

Basketball Tennis

Certified Coaches Teaching sports fundamentals Satisfaction Guaranteed

815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521

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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

815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521

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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

815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521

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Plan your

Wedding in

DeKalb County DeKalb County is just 60 miles west of Chicago and offers one-of-kind venues that will make your special day unique. We offer affordable and 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

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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

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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

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149 W. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 286-3949

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1470 S. Peace Rd. Sycamore, IL

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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

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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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Advertising Index Barsema Alumni & Visitor Center...64

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

Super 8............................................39

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

Holiday Inn Express........................38

Parkside B&B..................................40

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