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DeKalb County DeKalb County is home to a thriving arts and cultural scene that features both regional and national entertainment. Regional theatre groups combined with Northern Illinois University provide a wide-variety of cultural experiences. DeKalb County’s roots run deep in the rich farm land that is part of the landscape of our heritage and history. Our wide-open spaces provide visitors with endless exploration and recreation. We are located 60 miles west of Chicago. Our hotels and attractions are family-friendly and affordable. Shopping, dining, wineries, festivals, apple orchards, pumpkin patches and NCAA Division 1 sports are just a small sampling of what attracts visitors to our area. Dining is diverse and farm to table options are bountiful. Shop ‘til you drop for vintage treasures and antiques. Enjoy a tour of one of our local wineries while you sample some of our region’s award-winning wines, micro brews, whiskey and vodka. Our local brewing artisans are eager to share their hand-crafted spirits with you. We look forward to your visit!
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Contents Welcome............................................................... 3 Transportation....................................................... 6 Group Tours........................................................... 7 Historical DeKalb County.................................... 10
The 2016 DeKalb County Visitors Guide was published by Shaw Media The DeKalb County CVB would like to express our appreciation to the following organizations and individuals helping to bring this visitors guide to you:
Murals & Gazebos............................................... 11
The DeKalb County Board
Arts & Attractions........................................... 12-13
The DeKalb County Economic Development Committee
Fresh off the Farm............................................... 16 Artisan Spirits...................................................... 17 Sports & Recreation....................................... 18-19 The Great Outdoors............................................ 20 Bike & Hike DeKalb County................................ 21 Northern Illinois University............................. 22-23 Shopping........................................................ 24-28 Weddings............................................................ 30 Spas & Salons ................................................ 30-31 County Map.................................................... 32-33 Meeting & Event Venues................................ 34-35 Accommodations........................................... 36-37 Restaurants..................................................... 41-46 Sweet Treats & Bakeries ..................................... 47 Calendar of Events ........................................ 48-58 Our Communities........................................... 59-61 Advertising Index................................................ 62
Legislative Center 200 North Main Street Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 895-7189 dekalbcounty.org Project Manager: Lisa Angel Design & Layout: Allison LaPorta Cover Photo: MorningStar Media Photo Credit: Ellwood Steak & Fish House Becky & Jim Obos of JPM Photography - Your Dreams Captured. Northern Illinois University 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. We encourage you to visit: dekalbcountycvb.com prior to your trip for any changes in event dates or other information.
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Welcome! Whether you are visiting the City for business, pleasure, or education, the DeKalb community provides everything you’ll need to LIVE, LEARN, GROW and STAY.
LIVE… DeKalb is the cultural hub of the county which offers art galleries, music, dance, live theater, arena concerts, independent films, & championship sports all in your back yard! With 40 area parks, 3 major bike trails and the art deco Egyptian Theatre, there is always something to do.
LEARN… NIU’s music,sports,art,and STEM Camps for youth provide unparalleled learning experiences. Educational partnerships between Kishwaukee College, NIU, and DeKalb High School provide a full range of career readiness initiatives for students including advanced placement classes and the 2+2 or 3+1 degree paths.
GROW… DeKalb offers the amenities you need to grow your business including fiber optic capacity, workforce development programs, collaborative technological entrepreneurship programs at NIU, DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, easy access to the I-88 and I-39 corridors, and housing options from affordable, to the historic, and luxurious. From Downtown to NIU and Sycamore Road, we have shovel-ready industrial sites and commercial space available in all sizes. STAY… Named a quarterfinalist in Frontier Communication’s America’s Best Communities Competition, DeKalb is advancing plans to win the contest in 2017. Recent initiatives include our fiber optic network, the new High School, Police Station, Airport expansion, a long awaited Library expansion, and state of the art medical care with the merger of KishHealth System and Northwestern Memorial Healthcare.
Big city amenities without the big city drive await you in DeKalb. Join us and become #PROUDLYDEKALB. Contact: Jennifer Diedrich, Economic Development Coordinator 815.748.2365 or jdiedrich@cityofdekalb.com
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Transportat City of DeKalb
City of Sycamore
Green Line Bus Service 1606 Bethany Road DeKalb, IL 815-758-3932
Blue Line Bus Service 1606 N. Bethany Road Sycamore, IL 815-758-3932
The Green and Blue Line Bus Services connecting DeKalb and Sycamore are affordable and open to the general public. The cost is $.50 per ride. Exact change is required. Children under 5, Senior Citizens (60 and older), persons with disabilities and Medicare card holders ride free. Buses run Monday – Friday, from 7am – 9pm., except holidays.
DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport
GREYHOUND BUS
3232 Pleasant St. • DeKalb, IL 815-748-2020 • dtma@cityofdekalb.com
377 Normal Rd. Slip 6 (Bus Stop Only) • DeKalb, IL Online Tickets Available • 800-231-2222 greyhound.com
DTMA is situated approximately 60 miles west of Chicago, and is easily accessible via I-88. Runways are capable of handling small planes and corporate jets. From the north or south, take I-39 to I-88 east, then to the Peace Road exit. Instrument landing system for Runway 2 has been published. No landing fees. Airport identifier is DKB.
This new Greyhound route runs from Davenport, IA to Chicago and back with six stops along the way including DeKalb and Naperville. This route runs twice daily seven days a week – check for current schedules online or by calling Greyhound customer service.
ELBURN TRAIN SHUTTLE
HUSKIE BUS LINE
1825 Pleasant Street • DeKalb, IL 815-758-6900 • huskieline.com
Transdev 1825 Pleasant Street • DeKalb, IL 815-758-6900 • huskieline.com
This shuttle operates when Northern Illinois University is in session. It departs from the Holmes Student Center and delivers passengers right to the Elburn Metra Station. Tickets must be purchased in advance. It runs on Fridays and Sundays. Call for times.
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The Huskie line bus service is in full swing when NIU is in session. NIU students ride free with current student identification. Public may ride for $1.00 (exact change only). Children under 5 ride free with an adult. Check their website for complete details on routes and times.
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ation TAXI B.O.W.’s Taxi Service 217-1242
STS
899-1902
RTS Taxi
505-9461 • rtstaxi.com
DeCab Taxi
757-6430 • decabtaxi.com
LIMOS Blue Sky Limousine 787-9800
Custom DeKalb O’Hare Limousine 517-0614
Electric Limo Eco-conscious Transportation 630-674-4244 electriclimoco.com
Evergreen Limo and Transportation 761-4449
Limo Bill Limousine 739-4455
SOS Limos 690-3967
TransVac Voluntary Action Center
Group Tours DeKalb County is a group friendly destination. Stay for the day or better yet, spend the night. DCCVB staff will make your planning a breeze and your visit memorable. Our complimentary services for group tours include: • Customized itineraries • Local brochures • Site inspections • Hotel accommodation quotes Visit our museums, art galleries, tour a winery, craft brewery or the only estate distillery in Illinois. Enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner at one of our many locally owned and operated dining hot spots before catching a live theatre performance. Sample our tasty hand-dipped confections and indulge in some retail therapy for vintage finds and one of a kind treasures. Kick back and enjoy our wide open spaces during the fall at a family owned apple orchard, one of a kind corn mazes and scenic pumpkin patches. Sample and shop for all the home grown goodies in the farm fresh county stores while you savor seasonal ciders, wines, donuts and more. Fall fun is abundant in DeKalb County! Tour a working blacksmith shop or the homes of the gentlemen who invented barbed wire. Our rich agricultural heritage can be explored on a farm or barn tour. The possibilities are endless!
Call us at 877/335-2521 or email sales@dekalbcountycvb.com to plan your trip today!
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Northern Illinois University
ART MUSEUM
Counter-balancing contemporary and traditional art for an eye-opening look at culture.
EDUCATE PRESERVE EXHIBIT ENLIGHTEN
Free and open to the public. Altgeld Hall, First Floor, West End. T-F 10-5, Sat 12-4 and by appointment for group tours, September-May. NIU DeKalb Campus. call: 815.753.1936, www.niu.edu/artmuseum
ELLWOOD HOUSE MUSEUM A historic mansion on ten acres of grounds & gardens. Guided tours of the mansion and the Ellwood-Nehring House available March 1, 2016 through the f rst week of December.
Venues available for meetings and special occasion rentals.
SPECIAL EVENTS AUGUST 7 Art Fair & Ice Cream Social SEPTEMBER 10 Wine on the Terrace DECEMEBER 2-4 Holiday Traditions
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509 NORTH FIRST STREET DEKALB, IL ELLWOODHOUSE.ORG 815-756-4609
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historical
DeKalb County Clinton Township Library
110 S. Elm St., Waterman 264-3339 • watermanlibrary.com
DeKalb Historic Self-Guided Tours
111 S. 2nd St., Ste. 202, DeKalb 756-1336 • dekalbcountycvb.com
DeKalb Public Library
309 Oak St., DeKalb 756-9568 • dkpl.org Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm; Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm
DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association
111 S. 2nd St., Ste. 204, DeKalb 756-8737 • daaha.org
Ellwood House Museum 509 N. First St., DeKalb 756-4609 • ellwoodhouse.org
Flewellin Memorial Library
108 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona 824-2079 • shabbonalibrary.org
Gurler House
205 Pine St., DeKalb 758-4897 • gurlerhouse.org
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Hinckley Historical Society 145 E. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilhhs2 Open Saturdays 10am to 3pm
Hoppe Heritage Farmstead / 1835 Miller Elwood Cabin / South Branch Prairie
31966 Pleasant Hill Rd., Kingston 895-7191 • dekalbcounty.org
Joseph F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center
921 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-7904 • gliddenhomestead.org May-Oct. 2nd & 4th Sun. 12pm4pm; Tues. 10am-2pm; or by appt.
Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society
622 Park Ave., Genoa 784-5559 Open 2nd Sunday of the month from 2pm-4pm; Wed. 1pm-5pm; or by appt.
Malta Historic Guided Tours Malta • 825-2330 by appointment
Malta Historical & Genealogical Society
127 N. 3rd St., Malta 825-2330 • by appointment villageofmalta.net
Marie Louise Olmstead Museum
100 S. Depot, Somonauk 498-2417 or 228-1474 Open Sundays 2pm - 4pm, closed holidays, and tours by appt.
Memorial Park/Soldiers & Sailors Clock Northeast Corner of 1st & Lincoln Highway, DeKalb WWI memorial honoring veterans.
Milan Township One Room School House
8 Gabel Hall, NIU, DeKalb 753-1236 or 753-1241 cedu.niu.edu/blackwell Mon.-Wed. 12pm-4:30pm; Fri. 12pm-4:30pm; or by appt.
NIU Regional History Center
Swen Parson, Room 155, DeKalb 753-1779 ulib.niu.edu/reghist/RegionalHistory.cfm
North Grove School
26745 Brickville Road, Sycamore 762-3603 • northgroveschool.org Tours by appt. spring, summer, fall by emailing: info@northgroveschool.org
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Northern Illinois Veteran’s Memorial Franklin Township Park, 3rd Street, Kirkland villageofkirkland.com
Sandwich Fairgrounds
Suydam Road and Fair Wind Blvd., Sandwich 786-2159 • sandwichfair.com
Sandwich Stone Mill Museum and the Sandwich Historical Society Railroad and Lafayette Street, Sandwich 786-2513 or 498-4401
Shabbona-Lee-Rollo Historical Museum
119 W. Comanche, Shabbona 824-2597 • rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilslrhm Tues. & Thurs. 9am-3pm; Sat. 9am-11am or by appt.
Sycamore History Museum 1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore 895-5762 • sycamorehistory.org Tues.-Sat. 10am-3pm
Sycamore Public Library & Joiner History Room
103 East State Street, Sycamore 895-2500; 895-7271 • sycamorelibrary.org Library: Mon. - Thurs. 9am - 8pm, Fri. 9am - 6 pm, Sat. 9am - 5pm, Sun. 1pm - 5pm History Room: Tuesday & Thursday 10am - 3pm
Sycamore Historic Self-Guided Tours
407 W. State St., Sycamore 895-3456 • discoversycamore.com
Waterman Area Heritage Society 180 W. Lincoln St., Waterman 264-3461 • Sat. 1pm-3pm or by appt.
Murals & Gazebos Murals 55 West Lincoln Highway, Cortland Corner of Lincoln Highway and Seventh Street, DeKalb North East corner of Lincoln Hwy. and 1st St., DeKalb 111 S. 2nd St., DeKalb (facing parking lot) East side of building at 214 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb Corner of Sycamore St. & Route 72, Genoa 222 West Main Street, Genoa 127 North Third Street, Malta 302 Willow Street, Maple Park
Gazebos Corner of Lincoln Highway and Eleventh Street, DeKalb Kishwaukee College, 21193 Malta Road (First Seedling Mile Marker), Malta
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Attractions Theatre & Performing Arts Kishwaukee Valley Art League Carmike Cinemas Market 10
2160 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 787-2739 • carmike.com
Sycamore 790-6111 • kval.us
NIU Convocation Center 1525 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 752-6800 • niuconvo.com
DeKalb Municipal Band Hopkins Park
NIU School of Music
Egyptian Theatre
NIU School of Theatre and Dance
1403 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-6663 • dekalbparkdistrict.com
135 N. 2nd St., DeKalb 758-1215 • egyptiantheatre.org
The House Café
263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-9547 • thehousecafe.net
Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, DeKalb 753-1551 • niu.edu/music
Stevens Building and Gabel Hall, DeKalb 753-1600 • niu.edu/theatre
Stage Coach Theatre
126 S. 5th St., DeKalb 758-1940 • stagecoachers.com
Sycamore State Street Theater 420 W. State St., Sycamore 895-2301 sycamorestatetheater.com
Wow 7 Cinemas
101 Duvick Ave., Sandwich 786-1999 • wow7.com
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
Sandwich Opera House 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-2555 sandwichoperahouse.org
P.O. Box 310, DeKalb 756-3728 • kishorchestra.org
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Galleries & Museums Art Attack
215 W. Elm, Suite 202, Sycamore 899-9440 • sycamoreartattack.org
Ellwood House Museum
NIU Blackwell History of Education Museum
509 N. First St., DeKalb 756-4609 • ellwoodhouse.org
The Learning Center, Gabel Hall, Room 8, DeKalb 753-1236 • cedu.niu.edu/blackwell
The Art Box
Gallery 215 North
308 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-0313 • dekalbgallery.com
215 N. 4th Street, DeKalb 753-1473
Blue Moon Bikes Vintage Sting Ray Museum
Jack Olson Gallery
NIU Regional History Center
NIU Visual Arts Building, AB200 Art Gallery, DeKalb 753-4521 • niu.edu/olsongallery
Swen Parson, Room 155, DeKalb 753-1779 ulib.niu.edu/reghist/index.cfm
Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society Museum
Sandwich Stone Mill Museum
622 Park Ave. (West on Hwy. 72), Genoa 784-5559 or 784-2199
311 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-9075
DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association
Midwest Museum of Natural History
Sycamore History Museum
DeKalb Area Women’s Center
NIU Art Museum
211 W. State St., Sycamore 899-3100 • bluemoonbikes.com
Chelsea McGhee Studios
525 Brickville Rd., Sycamore 991-5187 • chelseamcghee.com
111 S. 2nd St., Ste. 204, DeKalb 756-8737 • daaha.org
1021 State St., DeKalb 758-1351 • finnhallpreservation.com
1730 N. Main St., Sycamore 895-5762 • sycamorehistory.org
425 W. State St., Sycamore 895-9777 • mmnh.org 116 Altgeld Hall, First Floor, West End, DeKalb 753-1936 • niu.edu/artmuseum
The Pick Museum of Anthropology at NIU
Cole Hall, DeKalb 753-2520 • niu.edu/anthro_museum
2016 Mainstage Series February 4–7, February 11–13
The Real Thing
2016 Studio Series
February 25–28, March 3–5
The Lucky Chance April 7–10, April 14–16
Blithe Spirit
February 18–21
The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
April 28–May 1
Spring 2016 Dance Concert
March 31–April 3
The Balcony Scene April 21–24
Daughters of Waterloo For more information, contact the box office at 815-753-1600 or visit www.niu.edu/theatre
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September 11th 11am-4pm Corner of Lucinda & Kishwaukee Drives on NIU Campus
The skies will be filled with kites at the 11th annual DeKalb Kite Fest on September 11th. Admission is free. Parking is available for $3.00. There will be plenty of family fun: Kite-making for kids; Candy Drop; Stunt Kites; Food Vendors; Music and an appearance by Victor E. Huskie! Bring the entire family, lawn chairs, blankets and kites. Chicago Kite will have kites for sale. Come and join in the fun.
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2016 Season
“Mary Poppins” (March), “Laramie Project” (April), “My Fair Lady” (June), “Devil’s Disciple” (July), “In To The Woods” (August), “The Dixie Swim Club” (September), “The Game’s Afoot” (October) and “Miracle on 34th Street” (December)
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The Farm Farms & Orchards Camelot Christmas Tree Farm 16380 S. Somonauk Rd., DeKalb 756-6599 • camelottrees.com
Gum Farm Hunt Club
33380 Pierce Rd., Genoa 739-2351 • gumfarmhuntclub.com
Honey Hill Orchard
11747 Waterman Rd., Waterman 264-3337 • honeyhillorchards.com
Johnson’s Family Farm
1765 W. State St., Sycamore 895-3752 johnsonspumpkinsandmaze.com
Jonamac Orchard, Inc.
Theis Farm Market
19412 Shabbona Rd., Malta 825-2158 • jonamacorchard.com
6N953 County Line Rd., Maple Park 895-9712 • theisfarmmarket.com
Kauffman Turkey Farm
Wiltse’s Farm
8519 Leland Road, Waterman 264-3470 • hokaturkeys.com
50W379 Rt 38, Maple Park 739-6179 • wiltsefarm.com
Kuipers Family Farm
Yaeger’s Farm Market
1N318 Watson Rd., Maple Park 827-5200 • kuipersfamilyfarm.com
14643 State Route 38, DeKalb 756-6005 • yaegersfarmmarket.com
Larson’s Family Farm
You Pick Berries
4404 Somonauk Rd., Sandwich 786-2249 • larsonfamilyfarm.com
30683 Lanan Rd., Kingston upberries.com
Farmers Markets & Community Gardens DeKalb County Community Gardens DeKalb • 793-0950 • dekalbgardens.org
DeKalb Farmers Market
Every Thursday 10am-2pm (June - September) Van Buer Plaza, Corner of North Second & Locust Street, DeKalb 756-6306 • dekalb.org
Genoa Farmers Market
Starts Saturday May 21st from 9am-2pm (Check website for other dates) Corner of Genoa & Main St., Genoa 784-2212 • genoaareachamber.com
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Hinckley Farmers Market
Every Saturday 9am - 12pm (Mid-June to Mid-Oct. depending on weather) Hinckley Fresh Market parking lot, corner of Rt. 30 and Somonauk Rd., Hinckley 590-4069
Sandwich Farmers Market
Every Saturday 9am-Noon (Summer months) Moose Parking Lot - 1002 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-7111
Sycamore Farmers Market
Every Tuesday 3pm-7pm (June - September) Corner of Somonauk & Elm Street, Sycamore 895-3456 • discoversycamore.com
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your family’s fall tradition
Bring your
FAMILY to our
Artisan Spirits Cademon Brewing 217 W. Main St., Genoa 827-6145 • cademon.com Tours by appointment
105 ACRE FARM
Forge Brew House 1330 E. State St., Sycamore 991-9760 • forgebrewhouse.com
Pick your own APPLES & PUMPKINS
Jonamac Orchard, Inc. 19412 Shabbona Rd., Malta 825-2158 • jonamacorchard.com Hard Cider & Apple Wine Open August - November
Prairie on State Wine Cellars 322 State Street, Sycamore 991-5266 • prairiestatewinery.com
Prairie State Winery 222 W. Main Street, Genoa 784-4540 • prairiestatewinery.com Tours by appointment
Waterman Winery & Vineyards 11582 Waterman Road, Waterman 264-3268 • sunsetwines.net Tours by appointment Tastings: April - December
Whiskey Acres 11504 Kesslinger Rd., DeKalb 844-4-WHISKEY • whiskeyacres.com Open March – November for tasting and tours Friday-Saturday 1:30pm-8:30pm Sunday 1:30pm-5:30pm
Call 877/335-2521 to book tours or private events 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
JONAMAC WEEKENDS! Get lost in our 10-acre corn maze, ride the “apple train,” hayrides, live music festivals and events! 5 miles west of DeKalb in Malta, IL 815.825.2158
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Recreation Recreation Aurora Sportsman Club, Inc. 7858 Preserve Road, Waterman 264-9000 • aurorasc.org
Clifton Diving Ventures
276 N. Cross St., Sycamore 349-7574 • cliftondivingventures.com
DeKalb Park District Aquatic Center & Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 758-6663 • dekalbparkdistrict.com
DeKalb Park District Recreation Center
1765 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 758-7756 • dekalbparkdistrict.com
Fargo Skateboarding & Indoor Skate Park
629 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-5555 fargoskateboarding.com
Four Seasons Bowling & Sports
1745 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore 895-5125 • bowlfourseasons.com
Genoa Canoe Rental
Kishwaukee River, Genoa 784-5612 • genoaparks.com
Genoa Fitness Center
333 E. 1st St., Genoa 784-3488 • genoaparks.com
Genoa Municipal Ice Rink (Winter Only) 100 N Genoa Street, Genoa 784-6961 • genoaparks.com
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Genoa Township Park, Pool & Recreation Center
NIU Huskies Den Campus Entertainment Center
Hendrik Stables
Pete’s Train
Huskie Stadium/Brigham Field
Runaway Ranch
400 East 2nd Street, Genoa 784-5612 • genoaparks.com
340 Carroll Avenue, DeKalb 753-1491 • huskiesden.niu.edu 435 S Birch St., Waterman 264-7753 • petestrain.com
12757 Base Line Rd., Kingston 970-1941 • hendrikstables.com 1245 Stadium Drive, S., DeKalb 752-6800 • niuhuskies.com
Idle Hour Lanes
14678 Pleasant St., Sycamore 630-456-3400 myrunawayplace.com
Sandwich Sportsman Club
927 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-8257 • idlehourlanes.com
786-6969 sandwichsportsmansclub.com
Katz Park Skate and Dog Park
Shabbona Lake State Park
Dresser Rd. & N. 1st St. • DeKalb dekalbparkdistrict.com
100 Preserve Road, Shabbona 824-2106 • shabbonalake.com
Kishwaukee Family YMCA
Skate Park at Milestone Park
2500 W. Bethany Rd., Sycamore 756-9577 • kishymca.org
1375 North Castle St., Sandwich 786-8044 sandwichparkdistrict.org
Mardi Gras Lanes
1730 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 756-9411 • mardigrasbowl.com
Natural Resource Center Russell Woods Forest Preserve
Splash Park at Milestone Park 1250 N. Fairwind, Sandwich 786-8044 sandwichparkdistrict.org
Genoa • 784-2000 dekalbcounty.org/forestpreserve/
NIU Convocation Center
1525 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 752-6800 • niuconvo.com
Stonebridge Equestrian Center
7892 Twombley Rd., DeKalb 756-6582 stonebridge-equestrian-ctr.com
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Sycamore Community Park & Pool
Golf Courses Buena Vista
The Oak Club of Genoa
940 East State Street, Sycamore 895-3365 • sycamoreparkdistrict.com
131 Buena Vista Dr., DeKalb 758-4812 • golfdekalb.com
Sycamore Family Sports Center
Chicago Golf & Tiki Tees
725 E. State St., Sycamore 895-7407 • sycamorefun.com
210 South Pointe Ct., DeKalb 517-1449 chicagogolfandtikitees.com
Prairie Pines
Sycamore RV Resort
Edgebrook Golf Course
River Heights
375 E. North Ave., Sycamore 895-5590 • sycamorervresort.com
Sycamore Speedway
50W086 Old State Rd., Maple Park 895-5454 sycamorespeedway.com
Village of Hinckley Parks & Recreation 720 James Street, Hinckley 739-1336
Windy City Soaring
12637 Rt. 30 West, Hinckley 286-7200 • windycitysoaring.org
2100 Suydam Rd. Sandwich 786-3058 • edgebrookgolf.com
Indian Oaks Country Club 603 E. Preserve Rd., Shabbona 824-2202 indianoakscountryclub.com
11770 Ellwood Greens Rd., Kingston 784-5678 • oakclubgenoa.com
6236 Route 38, DeKalb 758-5249 • prairiepinesgolf.com 1100 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 758-1550 • golfdekalb.com
Sycamore Golf Club
940 E. State St., Sycamore 895-3884 • sycamoreparkgolf.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
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Explore & Engage!
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the great
Outdoors
Forest Preserves Adee’s Woods
Knute Olson Jr.
Potawatomi
Afton
MacQueen
Prairie Oaks
Chief Shabbona
Merritt Woods Prairie
Russell Woods
County Farm Woods
Natural Resource Education Center
Sannauk
4106 Old State Road, Kirkland 13600 Crego Road, DeKalb 4490 Preserve Road, Shabbona 2305 State Route 23, DeKalb
Hoppe Heritage Farmstead/ 1835 Miller Elwood Cabin/ South Branch Prairie 31966 Pleasant Hill Rd., Kingston
12595 Baseline Road, Kingston 3640 Scout Road, Kirkland 14401 Keslinger Road, DeKalb
Genoa • Russell Woods Forest Preserve • 784-2000
P.A. Nehring
360 Bethany Road, DeKalb
32199 Kirkland Road, Kirkland 7535 Cherry Valley Rd., Kingston 11750 State Route 72, Genoa 15250 US Highway 34, Somonauk
Wilkinson-Renwick Marsh
Glidden Road & Illinois Route 64, Kirkland
For information and maps visit dekalbcounty.org/forestpreserve/ or call 895-7191
Chamberlain Park
Lion’s Park
Cortland Community Park
Milestone Park
400 E. Second St., Genoa genoaparks.com 70 S. Lanos St., Cortland cortlandil.org
Harvey Creek Conservation Area
Lions Rd., Sandwich • 786-8044 sandwichparkdistrict.org
DeKalb Park District, Aquatic Center & Hopkins Park
1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 758-6663 • dekalbparkdistrict.com
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101 Monroe Street, Malta 825-2330 1375 North Castle St., Sandwich 786-8044 • sandwichparkdistrict.org
Pioneer Park
650 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-3836 • hinckleyil.com/parks.htm
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Sycamore Lake Rotary Park
400 N. Cross St., Sycamore 895-3365 sycamoreparkdistrict.com
Sycamore Park District, Community Park & Pool
940 East State Street, Sycamore 895-3365 sycamoreparkdistrict.com
Village of Hinckley Parks & Recreation 720 James Street, Hinckley 739-1336 hinckleyil.com/parks.htm
Waterman Lions Community Park
435 S. Birch Street, Waterman
470 S. Depot St., Somonauk
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Bike & Hike DeKalb County • Great Western Trail If hiking, biking or snowmobiling is your interest, try the Great Western Nature Trail, which starts in DeKalb County and extends through Kane County to the Fox River Trail.
• DeKalb/Sycamore Trail The DeKalb/Sycamore Trail links the DeKalb Park District Trail from Lions Park on DeKalb’s south side to Sycamore and the Great Western Trail. County Farm Woods linked to the DeKalb/Sycamore Trail and is a great rest stop along your way.
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Shopping Essentials Ace Hardware
Genoa Pharmacy
Kirkland Five Star Dollar
Art’s Super Mart
Grab N’ Go
Larsen Hardware
Blain’s Farm & Fleet
Gordon Hardware
Lehan Drugs
Butera Market
Hickey’s Corner Store
Mattress Warehouse of DeKalb
361 Sycamore Rd., Genoa 784-6004 29 N. Eddy St., Sandwich 786-6211 • artsfoodmarket.com 1300 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-1716 • farmandfleet.com 600 Pearson Dr., Genoa 784-7001 • buteramarket.com
Casey’s General Store
70 S. Somonauk Rd., Cortland 758-8024
CVS Pharmacy
1022 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-0648 • cvs.com
Dollar General Store
226 S. Somonauk Rd., Cortland 756-1726 1401 S. 4th St., DeKalb 758-8303 527 W. Main St., Genoa 784-9962 109 Brennan Dr., Kirkland 122 Indian Springs Dr., #2, Sandwich 786-6496 dollargeneral.com
Dollar Tree
2060 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 758-7149 • dollartree.com
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228 W. Main St., Genoa 784-2122 • hampshirepharmacy.com 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 286-3333 • hinckleyfreshmarket.com
HyVee of Sycamore
2700 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 756-6174 • hy-vee.com
Inboden’s Meat Market & Full Service Catering 1106 N. 1st St., DeKalb 756-5852 • meatplace.com
Jewel-Osco
220 W. Peace Rd., Sycamore 895-5276 1320 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-5478 jewelosco.com
Kelley-Williamson Mobil Mart 15 W. Lincoln Hwy., Cortland 756-3598
414 W. Main St., Kirkland 522-2282
430 W. Lincoln, Waterman 264-3662 1407 S. 4th Dr., DeKalb 758-0911 • lehandrug.com
1224 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-4999 • dekalbmattress.com
Northern Thrift
109 N. Seventh St., DeKalb 501-4726
Ruby’s Asian Market
1406 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 517-0843 • rubysasianmarket.com
Schnucks
975 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 748-6200 • schnucks.com
Stop-N-Shop
708 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-0724 • stopandshop.com
Super $ Store
327 W. State St., Sycamore 895-6610
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
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The Trading Post
201 W. Main St., Genoa 501-9121
Village Ace Hardware
1015 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-8776
Walgreen’s
100 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-1815 30 W. Church St., Sandwich 786-8653 1340 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 895-4609 walgreens.com
Wisted’s Country Market 102 S. Nokomis, Shabbona 824-2657
Floral & Garden Blumen Gardens
Hinckley Floral
Myers Lawn & Garden
DeKalb Florist & Greenhouse
Johnsons Floral & Gifts
Ozzie’s Greenhouse
Kar-Fre Flowers
Sandwich Floral
Ka-Ti Flowers
Stran’s Garden Center & Landscaping
403 Edward St., Sycamore 895-3737 • blumengardens.com
2131 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-2705 • dekalbflorist.com
Everything Floral
113 West Main Street, Genoa 784-23443 • everythingfloral.com
The Flower Peddler
101 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-9446
Glidden Campus Florist
950 W. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 286-7400 • hinckleyfloral.com 37 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-2151 • johnsonsfloralandgift.com 1126 E. State St., Sycamore 895-6558 • karfreflowers.com 107 W. Navaho, Shabbona 824-2443 • katiflowers.com
Meagen Lee Floral
247 W. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 286-3920 13441 Hinckley Rd., Hinckley 286-7452 • ozziesgreenhouse.com 206 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-2135 • sandwichfloral.com
1070 E. State St., Sycamore 895-8233 • stranslandscaping.com
Kirkland • 593-0393
917 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-4455 • glidden-florist.com
Rare Finds & Specialty Shops 1803 Candles
360 E. Lincoln, Waterman 264-3009
Alexis Kay Designs
128 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 762-6558 • alexiskaydesigns.com
A Perfect Silhouette
318 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 596-0866 • perfectsilhouette.com
The Art Box
308 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-0313 • dekalbgallery.com
Ax-In-Hand Guitar Specialist 817 W. Lincoln Hwy., #B, DeKalb 758-8898 • axinhand.com
The Bait Shop
4778 US Highway 30, Shabbona 739-4522
Antiques Vintage Collectables & Gifts
Barnes Woodcraft
Armor Technologies
Becky Beck’s Jewelry
134 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-5699 143 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-0505 • armortechs.com
204 W. Comanche, Shabbona 824-2774 303 E. Hillcrest Dr., DeKalb 758-3800 beckybecksjewelrystore.com
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Bee Designs Embroidery & Screen Printing 24637 Esmond Rd., Malta 393-4593 • beedesigns.biz
Bittersweets
128 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-3235
Black Magic Customs, Inc.
4686 E. 29th Rd., Sandwich 786-1977 • blackmagiccustoms.com
Blue Moon Balloon Company
127 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-1631 • bluemoonballoonco.com
Blue Moon Bikes, Ltd.
211 W. State St., Sycamore 899-3100 • bluemoonbikes.com
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Bob-Jo Cycle Co.
The Clock Shoppe
Deluca’s Hallmark
Bridget’s Kid Closet
College Bound Thrifts
Diamond Tour Golf
122 E. Hillcrest, DeKalb 748-1500
203 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-2649 • diamondtourgolf.com
Bullfrogs & Butterflies Resale Shoppe, Inc.
Competitive Edge, Inc.
Ducky’s Formal Wear
700 Peace Rd., DeKalb 758-0056 • theedgeus.com
250 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-7703 • duckysformalwear.com
The Confectionary
Express Yourself
50W112 Old State Rd., Maple Park 895-5251 • bob-jocycleco.com 1132A Pleasant St., DeKalb 756-1222
120 S. Maple St., Sycamore 757-1146
Camp Store
410 Bluebird Ln., Shabbona 824-2581 • shabbonalake.com
Carter’s Cottage
330 W. State St., Sycamore 895-6488 • sycamoreclockshoppe.com
149 N. 2nd St., DeKalb 758-5990 235 W. State St., Sycamore 899-1616 • theconfectionary.com
209 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-9700 carterscottageinteriors.com
The Corner Cobbler
The Carving Shop
Country Store Thrift Shop
404 W. Railroad St., Kingston 784-4452
645 E. LaSalle St., Somonauk 498-9290 • thecarvingshop.net
659 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-2378
Cassie’s Popcorn Stand
Cracker Jax
Corner of State and Maple, Sycamore 751-7099 • cassiespopcorn.com
118 N. 3rd St., DeKalb 758-8178 • crackerjax.webnode.com
Catholic Gift Store
119 W. Market St., Somonauk 498-3429 • creativedesign1.com
770 N. Peace Rd., DeKalb 787-0802 • thecatholicgiftstore.com
Chilton’s Sporting Goods 248 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-3152
Christian Connection
337 W. State St., Sycamore 899-3262 • christianconnection.biz
Classic Books
115 N. 1st St., DeKalb 748-3406
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Creative Design CR Spot
901 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb 517-0286 • crspot.com
D&D Jewelers
303 W. State St., Sycamore 895-3377 • ddjewelers.com
DeKalb Harley Davidson
969 N. Peace Rd., DeKalb 756-4558 • dekalbharley.com
26 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-8076
147 N. Second St., #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
Fargo Skateboarding & Indoor Skate Park
629 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-5555 • fargoskateboarding.com
The Gaming Goat
229 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 526-7621 • thegaminggoat.com
The Garden Market
558 & 560 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 895-0298 thegardenmarket.blogspot.com
Glitter
124 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 901-0847
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Gold & Silver Shop
JR Antiques & Collectibles
Mr. G’s Music
Graham Cracker Comics
Kid Stuff
My Favorite Things
407 W. State St., # 3, Sycamore 899-6567 901c Lucinda Ave., DeKalb 748-3883 • grahamcrackers.com
Green Tangerine Records
300 W. Lincoln Hwy., Cortland
Happy Hen House
8329 E. Sandwich Rd., Hinckley 286-9055 thehappyhenhousehinckley.com
Herbal Embers
161 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-3440 • herbalembers.com
Highway 30 Antiques
808 W. Comanche, Shabbona 630-485-1590
Hirschbein Trophies & Engraving 202 S. California St., Sycamore 895-9137
Huckleberry’s Pet Parlor 423 N. Main St, Sycamore 899-3435 huckleberryspetparlor.com
Jeri’s Hallmark
2451 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 754-9766
Josies Antiques
723 W. Church St., Sandwich 786-2550
149 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-7683 • kidstuffdekalb.com
Kyler Photography
300 IL Rte. 38, Malta 825-2216 • kylerphotography.com
Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental
4100 Bluebird Lane, Shabbona 824-2581 • shabbonalake.com
Leo’s Awards, Gifts and Engraving, Inc. 16 E. Railroad, Sandwich 786-7380
Lovers Playground
157 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8061 • loversplayground.com
Made Just for You Gifts, Inc.
338 W. State St., Sycamore 895-8122 • madejustforyougifts.com
Maggie’s Déjà Vu
421 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-9331 maggiesdejavu.blogspot.com
Mandee Lee’s Accessories & More
15454 IL Route 38, Maple Park 756-1920
113 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-6054
JP Coins & Collectibles
MCR Framing
806 DeKalb Ave., #3, Sycamore 991-2019 • jpcoins.com
137 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-8974
Me Unique
360 W. State St., Sycamore 895-3980 249 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-2101 myfavoritethingsdekalb.com
Nathan Winston Services
136 N. 3rd St., DeKalb 758-4545 • nathanwinston.com
No Strings Attached
854 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 793-2115 • nostringsattached4u.com
North Central Cyclery, Inc.
534 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-2403 • northcentralcyclery.com
Northern Thrift
109 N. 7th St., DeKalb 501-4726 or 630-918-8175
Offworld Designs
624 W. Center St., Sandwich 786-7080 • offworlddesigns.com
Old Barn Salvage
662 Park Ave., Genoa 779-382-0401 • oldbarnsalvage.com
Olde Timers Antique Centre 131 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-6430 • olde-timers.com
OLT Marketing
817 W. Lincoln Hwy., Ste. C1, DeKalb 901-0569 • oltmarketing.com
Out on a Whim
127 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-4300• whimbodyjewelry.com
437 W. State St., Sycamore 508-5131 • meuniquesyc.com
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Shopping Paulsen Appliance & Electronics
245 W. State St., Sycamore 895-6373 • paulsenappliance.com
Paw Lickin’ Good Treats
2684 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 758-8300 pawlickingoodtreats.com
The Rusty Rooster
The Trading Post
Sandwich Antique Mart
Two Sisters
2300 E. Rt. 34, Sandwich 570-2486 2300 E. Rt. 34, Sandwich 786-6122 sandwichantiquemart.com
S.I.S. Shop in Style
Pixies on Main
117 S. Main St., Sandwich 570-2380
308 W. State St., Sycamore 751-1918 sisshopinstyle.com
Pleasant Pickings
Simply IRZSTBL
Poc’s Music
S.O.A.S. Apparel & Design
Poppy Seed Primitives
Sozo Market
21 W. Church St., Sandwich 786-3636 625 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-0402 223 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-6020 poppyseedprimitives.com
Prindi’s Antique Mall
2 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 570-2073 prindisantiquemall.ezlocal.com
Proton Tattoo Studio
120 S. Fourth St., DeKalb 756-1800 • protontattoo.com
Red Wing Shoes
200 W. Lincoln, Waterman 757-6815 147 N. 2nd St., DeKalb 756-9910 • soasdekalb.com
665 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 649-5020 • sozomarket.org
Star Worlds Video Arcade
Two Sisters Then and Now 316 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-1555
Urban Grace
255 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-7115 urbangraceathome.com
Village Commons Bookstore, Inc.
901 Lucinda Avenue, DeKalb 758-0613 • vcbs.com
Whatever Resale
125 S. Fourth St., DeKalb 756-4849
White Tree Books
STOMP Shoes, Boots and Accessories
Wild Ivy Apparel
307 W. State St., Sycamore 991-5680 • stompshoes.com
19 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-6622 311 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 779-777-3547
Sweet Earth
341 W. State Street, Sycamore 895-3011 sweetearthjewelry.com
Revive Hive
Sycamore Antiques
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1234 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-4599 starworldsarcade.com
2692 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 517-0579 36 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-7115 • therevivehive.com
201 W. Main St., Genoa 761-9444
320 W. State St., Sycamore 895-4720 sycamoreantiques.com
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
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We invite you to say “I do” in DeKalb County. Located 60 miles west of Chicago, we offer one-of-kind venues that will make your special day an experience everyone will remember. Picture your ceremony in an outdoor chapel, on the stage of a historic theatre, nestled in a vineyard, tucked away in a garden, enhanced by a castle’s architecture, or in a rustic barn; you’ll find amazing locations like this and more in DeKalb County. Let us help you find the right venue to bring your vision to life no matter what size or budget. We offer affordable and comfortable accommodations for your wedding party and guests. Make one phone call to the DeKalb County CVB and we’ll assist with booking hotel rooms, on-site tours, venue suggestions, and a list of wedding related services. From small and intimate to big and opulent, we have it all.
Call 1/877-335-2521 to start planning your wedding or other special events.
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Spas & Salons Amanda’s Spa & Beauty Services 852 S. 4th St., DeKalb 748-5887 • amandas-spa.com
Beach Club Tan and Water Massage 2180 Oakland Dr., Sycamore 748-2826 • beachclubtan.com
Dana’s Day Spa 203 E. Locust St., DeKalb 739-0446 • danasdayspa.com
Debutantes School of Cosmetology, Esthetics, Nail Technology 145 N. Third Street, DeKalb 758-4045 • debschool.com
Dolce Vita Salon & Day Spa 2525 Bethany Rd., Sycamore 756-1414 • dolcevitasalon.biz
Hair Professionals Career College 2245 Gateway Dr., Sycamore 756.3596 • hairpros.edu
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Helen’s Hair Designs 147 N. 2nd Street, DeKalb 756-7788 • helenshairdesigns.com
LEZA Nail Spa 2444 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 748-4191 • lezanailspa.com
Luxe Salon 352 W. State Street, Sycamore 991-5799 • luxesalonsycamore.com
Q Salon 501 W. Comanche, Shabbona 824-2417 qsalonon30.com
Salon Suites of Sycamore 127 S. Sacramento, Sycamore 739-3159 • salonsuitesofsycamorellc.com
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Stephen Alan Salon 2030 Baron Dr., Sycamore 895-3339 • stephenalansalon.com
Studio One Salon & Spa 1007 N. 1st St., DeKalb 758-4508 • studioonesalonspa.com
Tranquil Therapies 1770 W. State St. #A, Sycamore 899-7900 • tranquiltherapies.com
Unique Concepts Salon 1963 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 754-5520 • ucsalonspa.com
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SALON & SPA Individual or Group Spa Packages Custom Gift Cards for all occasions 1007 N. First Street • DeKalb, IL 60115
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Altgeld Hall - NIU
Faranda’s
Malta Historical Society
Barsema Alumni & Visitors Center
Fatty’s Pub and Grille
The Mora Farm
Novak Room (up to 125) 1312 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 762-4150 • fattysniu.com
(Up to 200) 10816 Watson Rd., Waterman 630-201-1333 • themorafarm.com
Hopkins Park Terrace Room
NIU Convocation Center
(up to 500) 595 College Ave., DeKalb 753-1999 • niu.edu
(up to 240) 231 N. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 753-1534 • bavc.niu.edu
(up to 500) 302 Grove St., DeKalb 756-2345 • farandas.com
(up to 75) 127 N. Third Street, Malta 825-2330
(up to 150) 403 Edward St., Sycamore 895-3737 • blumengardens.com
(up to 200) 1403 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-6663 ext. 113 dekalbparkdistrict.com
(up to 10,000) 1525 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 752-6800 • niuconvo.com
Chapel in the Pines Wedding and Banquet Center
Jane Fargo Hotel & Banquet Hall
(up to 2,200) Normal & Lucinda Rd., DeKalb 753-1745 • niu.edu/hsc
Blumen Gardens
(up to 150) 15265 Quigley Rd., Sycamore 895-4797 • chapelinthepines.com
(up to 300) 355 W. State St., Sycamore 895-6789 • janefargohotel.com
Chicago Golf & Tiki Tees
Kishwaukee College Conference Center
(Up to 200) 210 S. Pointe Court, DeKalb 517-1449 • chicagogolfandtikitees.com
Egyptian Theatre
(Auditorium up to 1,400, Lobby up to 150, Stage up to 200) 135 N. Second St., DeKalb 758-1215 • egyptiantheatre.org
Ellwood House Museum Ellwood-Nehring House (Up to 80) Hearthside Room (Up to 80) 509 N. First St., DeKalb 756-4609 • ellwoodhouse.org
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(up to 285) 21193 Malta Rd., Malta 825-2086 ext. 210 kishwaukeecollege.edu/ conferencecenter
Kishwaukee Country Club (up to 160) 1901 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-6848 • kishwaukeecc.org
Kuipers Family Farm
(up to 200) 1N318 Watson Rd., Maple Park 827-5200 • kuipersfamilyfarm.com
NIU Holmes Student Center
Party Lodge
(up to 150) 1312 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-1599
Party Zone
(up to 75) 204 W. Elm St., Sycamore 508-6453
Red Roof Inn & Suites
(up to 220) 1212 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8661 • redroofinn.com
River Heights Clubhouse
(up to 160) 1100 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 758-1550 • golfdekalb.com
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Sandwich Opera House
(up to 300) 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-2555 • sandwichoperahouse.org
Where award winning service means business!
St. Mary’s Memorial Hall
(up to 350) 322 Waterman St., Sycamore 895-3275 • stmarysycamore.com
Sweet Dream Desserts & Catering (up to 80) 1969-B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 756-8150 • sweetdreamdesserts.com
Sycamore Club House
(up to 120) 940 E. State St., Sycamore 895-3884 • sycamoreparkdistrict.com
For more information and other meeting venue options call 877/335-2521
The Kishwaukee College Conference Center • Multimedia Capabilities • Training Center with Break-Out Rooms • Laptop-Ready Tiered Training Room • Auditorium Seating for 285 • Dining Room with On-Site Catering Services
You’re Welcome!
www.kishwaukeecollege.edu
Northern Illinois University Holmes Student Center Hotel & Conference Center
340 Carroll Avenue • DeKalb, IL 60115 Banquets, wedding ceremonies, receptions, special events, and conferences for 20 to 1,000 guests. 78 hotel guest rooms and suites. Four restaurants. One Bookstore. One Huskies Den with bowling, pool tables, and video arcade. All under one roof. Hotel: (815) 753-1444 Banquets: (815) 753-1744
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
hotel@niu.edu hsc@niu.edu
www.hsc.niu.edu/hsc www.hsc.niu.edu/hsc
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accommodations Baymont Inn & Suites 1314 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 815-748-7100 and 1-877-BAYMONT baymontinns.com 53 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 15
Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Pet Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 1450 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore • 815-895-8686 or 800-456-4000 • countryinns.com 73 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 10
Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry
Hampton Inn 663 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 815-748-4323 or 1-800-Hampton 80 guest rooms • Meeting Room up to 32
Amenities: Suite Shop, Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Complimentary Continental “On the House” Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry, Refrigerators and microwaves in every room
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Holiday Inn Express 1935 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-748-7400 or 1-800-HOLIDAY(465-4329) holidayinnexpress.com/sycil 69 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 40
Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Free Hot Breakfast Buffet, Handicapped Accessible, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Refrigerators & Microwaves in all rooms.
Jane Fargo 355 W. State St., Sycamore 815-895-6789 or 1-800-937-8106 janefargohotel.com 39 guest rooms • Meeting rooms up to 300
Amenities: Free Continental Breakfast, Banquet Facilities, Wi-Fi Access
Motel 6 1860 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-899-6500 or 1-800-4-Motel6 motel6.com 51 guest rooms
Amenities: Fitness Center, Handicapped Accessible, Pet Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry
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NIU Holmes Student Center 340 Carroll Ave., at the Intersection of Lucinda Ave. and Normal Rd., DeKalb 815-753-1444 • niu.edu/hsc 77 guest rooms • Meeting rooms up to 2200
Amenities: Handicapped Accessible, Compact Refrigerator & Microwave in all rooms, Free Light Continental Breakfast served in the College Grind, Banquet Facilities, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry, free parking, 100% nonsmoking building, onsite recreation, on site dinning
Red Roof Inn & Suites 1212 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 815-758-8661 • redroof.com 74 guest rooms • Meeting rooms up to 220
Amenities: Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Sauna, Pet Friendly*, Banquet Facilities, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center
Super 8 DeKalb
Parkside Bed and Breakfast 203 E. Roosevelt, DeKalb • 815-787-9526 parksidebedandbreakfast.com Private Cottage
800 W. Fairview Dr., DeKalb 815-748-4688 or 800-800-8000 • super8.com 44 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 30
Amenities: Gourmet breakfast, complimentary Wi-Fi, kitchenette, dining and living rooms, office work area and walk-in shower.
Amenities: Indoor Pool, Free SuperStart® Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Pet Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access, Guest Laundry.
Quality Inn
Timber Creek Inn & Suites WORLDHOTELS
1475 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore 815-895-4979 or 1-800-4CHOICE(24-6423) qualityinn.com/hotels/il291 58 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 15
Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool with Spa/Hot Tub, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, WiFi Access, Business Center
3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich 630-273-6000 • timbercreekinn.com 100 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 1120
Amenities: Indoor swimming pool, 24-hour fitness room, 24-Hour business center, Outdoor fire pits, Pet Friendly*, Bar, Restaurant, Wi-Fi Access.
RV & Campgrounds Shabbona Lake Campground
4201 Shabbona Grove Rd., Shabbona 815-824-2565 shabbonalake.com
Sycamore RV Resort
375 E. North Ave., Sycamore 815-895-5590 sycamorervresort.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
Walcamp in Kingston
32653 5 Points Rd., Kingston 815-784-5141 walcamp.org
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1314 W. Lincoln Highway DeKalb, IL 60115
815-748-7100 or 1-877-BAYMONT www.baymontinns.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
• Bountiful Complimentary Breakfast • Free high speed Internet Access • In-room coffee maker, hair dryer, iron & ironing board
• Free weekday morning paper • Indoor pool & whirlpool • Exercise room • Refrigerator & Microwave
800-456-4000
1450 S. Peace Road Sycamore, IL 60178 815/895-8686
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222 W. Main St. • Genoa, IL 815.784.4540 • prairiestatewinery.com
322 W. State Street Sycamore, IL 815.991.5266
• Two Convenient Locations • Live Music Every Week • Wine & Food Pairings • Friday Night Wine Down • Saturday Tunes • Sunday Blues • Tasting Rooms • Wine Club • Open Seven Days A Week • Wine Tasting, Gifts and Great Conversation!
Cecina estilo Guerrero, Sopa Azteca, Handmade Tortillas, fresh table-side Guacamole We have over 380 Tequilas & Great Margaritas Catering services for your next party. 223 West State Street • Sycamore, IL (815) 895-2545 • www.taxcorestaurant.com
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August 26th - 28th 3 Day Sound Stage Car Show Historical Tours • Food Booths Vendor Booths Free Corn Boil • Much More!
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Restaurants American 5-B’s Catering
Crumpet’s Tea Room
Barb City Bagels
Culver’s
190 W. Lincoln, Waterman 264-7752 • 5bscatering.com 122 S. First St., #1, DeKalb 754-5211 • barbcitybagels.com
Bar-B-Que Express
105 Cherry St., Somonauk 630-546-9896 • thebbqexpress.net
Brother’s Restaurant & Lounge 512 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-2133
Chick’N Shack
265 W. Peace Rd., Sycamore 895-2442 • chicknshack.com
Country Kitchen
105 W. Market St., Somonauk 498-3585 • countrykitchenrestaurants.com
Corner Grill on Main
137 W. Main St., Genoa 784-2233 • corner-grill.com
Country Store and Catering
456 N. Main St., Sycamore 899-2333 • countrystorecatering.com
221 W. Main St., Genoa 784-6121 • crumpetsillinois.com
Flappy’s Pancake House 1406 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-0700 flappyspancakehouse.com
1262 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 779-777-7997 1200 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-0200 • culvers.com
Flippin Eggs
Dairy Dogs
1330 E. State St., Sycamore 991-9760 • forgebrewhouse.com
675 E. State St., Sycamore 899-3500 • thedairydog.com (May - August)
Dairy Joy
436 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7701 • dairyjoydrivein.com (March - October)
Eggsclusive Café
265 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore 899-3447 • eggsclusivecafe.com
Egg Haven Pancakes & Café
2562 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 748-1200 • egghavencafe.com
Ellwood Steak & Fish House
831 S. 4th St., DeKalb 754-6900 • flippineggs.com
Forge Brew House
Gene’s Carry Out, Inc. 125 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-9059
Genoa Café
233 W. Main St., Genoa 784-6647
Grassroots Juicery & Café, Ltd.
2180 Oakland Dr., Unit B, Sycamore 517-1587 • grassrootsjuicerycafe.com
Hillside Restaurant
121 N. 2nd St., DeKalb 756-4749 • hillsiderestaurant.com
2219 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 901-0270 ellwoodsteakandfishhouse.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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The Hinckley Café
116 E. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7081
Hobnobbers
2030 Baron Dr, Sycamore 991-5775 hobnobbersrestaurant.com
The House Café
263 East Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 517-0477 • housecafedekalb.com
The Huddle
817 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8899 • thehuddledekalb.com
Hy-Vee
2700 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 756-6174 • hy-vee.com
Johnny K’s
125 Duvick Ave., Sandwich 786-3088 • johnnykhotdogs.com
Junction Eating Place
816 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-5441
Kirkland Family Restaurant
Nat’s On Maple
112 S. Maple St., Sycamore 895-4243 • natsonmaple.com
507 W. Main St., Kirkland 522-3531
Nel’s Catering
Lincoln Inn Family Restaurant & Bakery
116 S. Depot St., Somonauk 498-3678 • nelscatering.com
240 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-2345 • thelincolninn.com
Lothsons Karry Out Chicken
644 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-4303
Lukulo’s
890 Pappas Dr., DeKalb 758-5853 or 758-2452 • lukulos.com
Martha’s Kitchen
302 E. Van Buren St., Malta 825-9009
Mudslingers Café
22 E. State St., Sycamore 991-5742 • mudslingersil.com
Noodles & Company
2561 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 756-2145 • noodles.com
O’Leary’s Ale House
260 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-0000 • olearysalehouse.com
Page Street Diner
122 E. Page St., Sycamore 895-5505
Penny’s Place
2694 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 517-0820 • anewkindoffun.com
Pita Pete’s, Inc.
901 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb 758-3012 • pitapetes.com
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Pokanoka’s Café
Star 34 Family Restaurant
Tasty Dawgs
Ray’s Slots
Subway
Texas Roadhouse
4100 Bluebird Ln., Shabbona 824-2481 • shabbonalake.com 870 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 814-8488 • raysslots.com
336 W. Church St., Sandwich 786-9898
11 W. North Ave., Cortland 756-5665
928 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-7827 2472 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 754-7827 200 W. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 286-7007 4199 State Rte. 38, Malta 825-9091 400 E. Church St., Sandwich 739-7561 • subway.com
Shark’s Fish and Chicken
The Sycamore Café
Riccardi’s Red Hots
418 W. State St., Sycamore 991-2200 • riccardisredhots.com
Sam’s Family Restaurant
901 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb 758-6600
Shawn’s
204 Somonauk St., Sycamore 895-5282 shawnscoffeeshop.com
Sorrento’s
50W187 Rt 64, Maple Park 895-5466 • sorrentosranch.com
South Moon BBQ
146 E. Lincoln Ave, Hinckley 286-9227 or 786-9227 for catering southmoonbbq.com
1170 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-8070
Sweet Dream Desserts & Catering
518 W. Main St., Kirkland 522-3111 • tastydawgs.com 1950 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 748-7427 • texasroadhouse.com
Tom & Jerry’s
215 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-1675 tomandjerrysdekalb.com 1670 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 895-4420 sycamoretomandjerrys.com
Village Café of Shabbona
114 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona 824-3067
Village Courtyard
1969 B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 756-8150 • sweetdreamdesserts.com
120 Market St., Somonauk 498-2414
Sycamore Parkway Restaurant
Wild Harvest
682 Park Ave., Genoa
605 E. State St., Sycamore 895-6700
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
Ethnic Bea’s Wok ‘n Roll
China House
China One
Burritoville
China Inn
China Wok
1402 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 756-1660 1026 Hillcrest Dr., DeKalb 756-8848 • burritovilledekalb.com
1900 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 748-0032 • chinahousedekalb.com 630 Plaza Dr., Sycamore 899-1188 • chinainnsycamore.info
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
131 S. 4th St., DeKalb 756-9102 • chinaonedekalb.com 540 E. Main St., Ste. B, Genoa 784-9688 • hotchinawok.com
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Eduardo’s Mexican Restaurant
214 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-2677 • eduardosdekalb.com
Fanatico Italian Restaurant
1215 Blackhawk Rd., DeKalb 517-1740 • fanaticodekalb.com
Flamingo Restaurant and Ice Cream Mexican Cuisine 1029 Pleasant St., DeKalb 901-0049
Los 3 Burritos
185 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-6060 • los3burritosdekalb.com
Mediterraneo
122 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8450
Mikimoto Japanese Steakhouse
826 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-1212 • dekalbmikimoto.com
Panda House
901 Lucinda Ave., Ste. M, DeKalb 758-0051 • pandahousedekalb.com
Fushi Yami Hibachi n’ Sushi
Pho N’ Grill
822 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-8868 • fushiyami.com
913 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 901-0374
Haru of Japan
Ren’s Chinese Restaurant
Los Rancheros
Ristorante de Acquaviva
3206 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 517-0098 2350 #A Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-2200 • restaurantsdekalb.com
310 E. State St., #10, Sycamore 899-8883
219 W. State St., Sycamore 899-4444 • acquavivawinery.com
Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant
624 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-1201 • rositas.com
Santa Fe Restaurant
132 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-6737 • santaferestaurant.net
Tacos Salsas Y Carnitas 1021 W. Hillcrest Dr., Ste. A, DeKalb • 787-6898
Tapa La Luna
226 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 217-0990 • tapalaluna.com
Taxco Restaurant
223 W. State St., Sycamore 895-2545 • taxcorestaurant.com
Thai Pavilion
131 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-6445• thaipavilionskokie.com
Tochos Taqueria Genoa 528 E. Main St., Genoa 779-382-0404
Yen Ching
810 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-2007
Bar & Grill Bootlegger’s Bar, Grill & Pizza
107 Main St, Maple Park 827-3066
Bull Moose Bar & Grille 202 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-8002 or 630-638-2373 bullmoosebar.com
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Coupe’s Bar & Grill
DeRailed
Cub & Spank’s, Inc.
Farmers Inn
101 S. Viking Vie, Lee 824-8405
113 N. Maple St., Sycamore 895-4015
48 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-7700 521 Main St., Kirkland 522-9808
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Fat Bob’s
KJ’s Tap & Grill
Pub 64
Fatty’s Pub & Grille
Knuckle Hedz
Pub West Pizza
Five Points Pub
Lord Stanley’s Annex
Rambo’s Bar & Grill
Hill’s Tap
Lost Mine
R & R Pub
Hink’s Bar & Grill
Maple Park Pub & Grill
Ski’s All American Pub
Hometown Sports Bar & Grill
Molly’s Pub & Grill
Sullivan’s Tavern
Mustang Bar & Grill
The Top Shelf Grille & Bar
500 Main St., Kirkland 522-3204 1312 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-7737 • fattysniu.com 105 S. Main St., Kingston 784-3500 319 W. Main St., Genoa 784-5982 • hillstap.com 123 S. California St., Sycamore 899-9990
241 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 217-3325 • hometownsportsbar.com
Houlahan’s Tavern & Grill 208 W. Lincoln, Waterman 264-3333 • houlahanstav.com
J&K’s Half Moon Tavern 120 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7303 • jkhalfmoon.com
Joker’s Bar & Grill
530 N. Main St., Sycamore 895-4488
Karlsbad Tavern
413 W. Main St., Genoa 784-6336 karlsbadtaverngenoa.com
518 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-2577 1 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-9400 142 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-9031 1745 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 895-5125 • bowlfourseasons.com 221 N. Main St., Maple Park 827-3452
1000 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 997-3013 102 S. Third St., Malta 825-1022
MVP Sports Bar & Grill
122 S. California St., Sycamore 895-1888 • mvpbarsycamore.com
Olde Tyme Inn
332 W. State St., Sycamore 991-5195 100 W. Adams St., Waterman 264-3637 • pubwonline.com 140 W. Market St., Somonauk 498-1997 • rambosbar.com 109 W. Comanche, Shabbona 824-8469 1001 W. State St., Sycamore 899-9018 • skispub.com 722 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-4323 3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich 630-273-6022 timbercreekinnandsuites.com
Twin Tavern
1028 S. 4th St., DeKalb 756-9604
109 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-9700 • oldetymeinn.com
PJ’s Courthouse Tavern & Grille
202 W. State St., Sycamore 895-9253 • pjscourthousetavern.com
Pour House
103 East Railroad St., Kingston 784-5700
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
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Restaurants Pizza Bootlegger’s Pub, Grill & Pizza 107 Main St., Maple Park 827-3066
Brian’s Pizza
126 E. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7071 • ilovebrianspizza.com
Chumly’s Pizza
Italian Dreams
Rosati’s Pizza
436 N. Main St., Sycamore 899-0905 • italiandreamspizza.com
630 Plaza Dr., Sycamore 895-4646 • rosatispizza.com
JB’s World Famous Pizza
Sam’s Pizza
142 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-8718
312 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona 824-2754
124 E. State St., Sycamore 895-5074 jbsworldfamouspizza.com
Dough Brothers Pizzeria
Little Caesars
20 W. Benson Ave., Cortland 754-0000 doughbrotherspizzeria.com
Fat Olives Pizza
124 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7301
265 W. Peace Rd., Ste. 104, Sycamore • 991-9575 2350 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 748-8878 • littlecaesars.com
Pizza Hut
1330 E. State St., Sycamore 991-9760 • forgebrewhouse.com
1170 DeKalb Ave., Suite 104A, Sycamore • 895-9862 701 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-6601 • pizzahut.com
Giordano’s of Sycamore
Pizza Pros
1840 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-2999 • giordanos.com
1205 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-4776 • pizzaprosdekalb.com
Gonzo’s Pizzeria
Pizza Villa
Forge Brew House
9 N. Main St., Sandwich 786-3322
Hot Stuff Pizza 411 Main St., Kirkland 522-3510
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526 E. State St., Sycamore 895-6121 samspizzasycamore.com
Terry’s Pizza 117 Comanche Ave., Shabbona 824-2262 (Open October-June)
Toppers Pizza 1015 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-7755 • toppers.com
Uncle Milty’s Pizza Palace 140 W. Market St., Somonauk 498-4108 • rambosbar.com
Vinny’s Pizza & Wings 221 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-6200 • vinnyspizzadekalb.com
824 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8116 • pizzavilla.com
Pub West Pizza 140 E. Adams St., Waterman 264-3736 • pubwonline.com
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
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Polka Dot Bakery
265 Peace Rd., Suite 107, Sycamore 764-9747 • polkadotbakery.net
Princess Alex Ice Cream
210 W. Elm St., Sycamore • 895-6111
Screamers Ice Cream Subs & More
408 E. Comanche Ave., Shabbona • 824-8181
Sunshine Scoop Shoppe & Bakery LLC
818 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-4743 • dekalbicecream.com
Sweet Treats & Bakeries Angie’s Sugar Buzz Bakery
1004 E. Church St., Sandwich • 786-7774
Aspen Leaf Frozen Yogurt
1015 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb • 517-0237
Baker’s Basket
Sweet Dream Desserts & Catering, Inc.
1969 B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 756-8150 • sweetdreamdesserts.com
Teresa’s Bakery
817 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb • 754-0226
Tropical Sno
403 E. State St., Sycamore • 899-5601
125 E. Market St., Somonauk 498-3494 • barrysbakersbasket.com
Brenda’s Frozen Custard
205 S. Wells St., Sandwich • 570-2236
Cassie’s Popcorn
Corner of State and Maple, Sycamore 751-7099 • cassiespopcorn.com
The Confectionary
149 N. Second St., DeKalb 758-5990 235 W. State St., Sycamore 899-1616 • theconfectionary.com
Full Service Catering from Soup to Desserts
From a simple BBQ to an elegant plated meal...
The Bean
Sweet memories... Sweet dreams! try our famous cupcakes, decorated cookies, sweetie pies, and more.
101 N. 2nd St., DeKalb • 508-9676 (Open April - October)
Elleson’s Bakery
344 W. State St., Sycamore • 895-4533
La Michoacana Ice Cream Bar
162 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb • 779-777-7040
Latsis Bakery
401 W. Main St., Genoa 784-4334 • latsisbakery.com
The Neighborhood Bakery & Deli
2205 Pleasant Street, DeKalb 748-7707 • theneighborhoodbakeryanddeli.com
1969B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore, IL 60178 Phone: (815) 756-8150 Fax: (815) 756-1836 Please call to reserve your day,
see us at: sweetdreamdesserts.com
Ollie’s Frozen Custard
2290 Oakland Dr., Sycamore 758-8222 • olliessycamore.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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calendar
of Events January
January 1st - May 31th Bird Exhibit at Midwest Museum of Natural History
Sycamore • Explore a variety of birds in the Museum’s temporary exhibit space. mmnh.org
January 12th - February 20th NIU School of Art and Design Faculty Exhibition DeKalb • NIU Art Museum Biennial exhibition of recent artwork and scholarship by faculty from all divisions of the school. • niu.edu/artmuseum
January 15th Comedian Brian Regan
February 6th Groundhog Gala
Sycamore • Jane Fargo Hotel Midwest Museum annual gala. Guests will enjoy a delicious meal, live music, and an exciting silent auction! • mmnh.org
February 6th Monster Truck Nationals
DeKalb • NIU Convocation Center niuconvo.com
February 13th Gaelic Storm Live in Concert
DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre • egyptiantheatre.org
February 19th-21st The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre egyptiantheatre.org
NIU School of Theatre and Dance DeKalb • Holmes Student Center Diversions Lounge • niu.edu/theatre
February
February 20th POLARpalooza
February 4th-7th & 11th-13th The Real Thing
NIU School of Theatre and Dance DeKalb • Huntley Middle School Auditorium niu.edu/theatre
February 6th March to Bourbon Street DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre egyptiantheatre.org
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DeKalb • Lion’s Park Enjoy a winter festival with snow man building, ice skating, winter crafts and more. dekalbparkdistrict.com
February 25th-28th & March 3rd-5th The Lucky Chance
NIU School of Theatre and Dance DeKalb • Huntley Middle School Auditorium niu.edu/theatre
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February 27th Arthur D. Montzka Memorial Concert
Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra DeKalb • NIU Boutell Memorial Concert Hall This concert will feature this season’s winner of the Arthur D. Montzka Young Artists Concerto Competition. • kishorchestra.org
March
March 8th IHSA Boys Basketball Super-Sectionals 1A/2A
DeKalb • NIU Covocation Center niuconvo.com
March 10th-13th & 17th-20th Mary Poppins
DeKalb • Stage Coach Players Theatre stagecoachers.com
March 11th-12th IESA Boys State Wrestling Finals DeKalb • NIU Covocation Center niuconvo.com
March 15th IHSA Boys Basketball Super-Sectionals 3A/4A
DeKalb • NIU Covocation Center niuconvo.com
March 19th Breakfast with the Bunny
DeKalb • Downtown DeKalb • dekalb.org
March 19th 38th Annual Easter in the Country Craft Show
Sandwich • Sandwich Schools • sandwich-il.org
March 31st & April 1st-3rd The Balcony Scene
April 7th-10th & 14th-16th Blithe Spirit
NIU School of Theatre and Dance DeKalb • Huntley Middle School Auditorium niu.edu/theatre
April 7th - May 20th Art Deco Era Exhibition Suite
DeKalb • NIU Art Museum Enjoy two exhibitions: Between the World Wars (1920-1940) Women’s Fashion: An Amalgamation of Movements and Events & Art Deco is... • niu.edu/artmuseum
April 13th Taste of Spring
Sycamore • Enjoy wine and appetizer pairing at a number of Sycamore businesses. discoversycamore.com
NIU School of Theatre and Dance DeKalb • Holmes Student Center Diversions Lounge • niu.edu/theatre
April
April 7th Taste of Home Cooking School
DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre • egyptiantheatre.org
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DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre • egyptiantheatre.org
April 21st-24th Daughters of Waterloo
NIU School of Theatre and Dance DeKalb • Holmes Student Center Diversions Lounge • niu.edu/theatre
April 23rd Divas Dish for Glidden Homestead
DeKalb • NIU Barsema Alumni & Visitors Center • gliddenhomestead.org
April 23rd Illinois Step League State Championships
DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre • egyptiantheatre.org
April 28th-30th & May 1st Spring 2016 Dance Concert
NIU School of Theatre and Dance DeKalb • Huntley Middle School Auditorium niu.edu/theatre
April 28th - May 1st & May 5th-8th Laramine Project
DeKalb • Stage Coach Players Theatre stagecoachers.com
April 29th-30th Community Wide Garage Sale
April 29th-30th Sycamore Speedway Opening Weekend
Maple Park • Dirt track Super Late Models, Late Models, Pure Stock, Mod Compact Races and Demolition Derby • sycamorespeedway.com
April 30th Magic Show
Cortland • Cortland Community Park 70 S Llanos St • cortlandil.org
April 30th Star Wars Day
DeKalb • DeKalb Public Library • From 11-3pm participate in Star Wars™ themed activities, crafts, trivia contest and more. dkpl.org
May
May 1st Cinco de Mayo
Sycamore • Festive Sycamore celebration with live music and family entertainment. sycamorescincodemayo.com
May 7th Spring Concert: The Majesty of Mahler
Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra DeKalb • NIU Boutell Memorial Concert Hall This concert will feature Symphony No. 2 in C Minor (“Resurrection”), by Gustav Mahler kishorchestra.org
Cortland • Town-wide • cortlandil.org
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May 8th, June 12th, July 10th, Aug 14th, Oct 9th Sundays at Sandwich Antique Show Sandwich • Sandwich Fair Grounds sundaysatsandwichantiques.com
May 13th & 14th Northern Illinois University Commencement
DeKalb • NIU Convocation Center niuconvo.com
May 14th The Writer’s Yarn
DeKalb • DeKalb Public Library From 11-3pm enjoy booths showcasing local authors and illustrators, a Reader’s Theater, activities and more • dkpl.org
May 15th Glidden Homestead Opening Day & Prairie Dedication
June
June 1st - November 30st Botany Exhibit at Midwest Museum of Natural History
DeKalb • Glidden Homestead • From 12-4pm Tours of the Homestead, the 1870s brick barn, and working blacksmith shop. Open May - October. • gliddenhomestead.org
Sycamore • Learn about the incredible world of flowers and plants. • mmnh.org
May 21st Genoa Farmers Market Opening Day
DeKalb • Van Buer Plaza • Every Thursday 10-2pm. Featuring locally grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers, and artisan crafts.• dekalb.org
Genoa • Downtown Genoa From 9am-2pm • Fresh produce, live music, crafts, kid’s activities, new items and more. Check website for other dates. genoaareachamber.com
May 29th Antique Car Show & Flea Market Sandwich • Sandwich Fair Grounds sandwich-il.org
June 2nd - September 29th DeKalb Farmers Market
June 2nd-5th & 9th-12th My Fair Lady
DeKalb • Stage Coach Players Theatre stagecoachers.com.
June 2nd - July 28th Summer Concert Series
May 30th Memorial Day Parade
Sycamore • Sycamore Sports Complex Enjoy free summer concerts most Thursdays June - July • sycamoreparkdistrict.com
May 30th Memorial Day Ceremony at Ellwood House
June 2nd Ladies Night Out
DeKalb • Downtown DeKalb • dekalb.org
DeKalb • dekalb.org
May 30th Memorial Day Celebration
Somonauk • Parade, water fights and bbq pork chops • vil.somonauk.il.us
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June 3rd-5th Malta Days
Malta • Soundstage, carnival, bingo, food, craft fair, beer garden & more. villageofmalta.net
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June 4th Tractor Trot 5K
June 11th Brett’s Run 5K
Malta • tractortrot.com
Genoa • brettsrun.org
June 4th-5th 45th Annual Northern Illinois Art Show
June 14th, July 12th, August 9th & September 13th Tuesdays on the Town
Sycamore • DeKalb County Court House Lawn The Northern Illinois Art Show features the work of artists in fine arts and fine crafts from across the Midwest. Approximately 70 vendors. • kval.us
June 7th – August 16th DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts
DeKalb • Hopkins Park • Tuesdays at 8 pm, check Park District web page for exceptions dekalbparkdistrict.com
June 7th - September 27th Sycamore Farmers Market
Sycamore • Corner of Somonauk and Elm Street. • Tuesdays 3-7pm. Featuring locally grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers, and artisan crafts. • discoversycamore.com
June 8th-11th Genoa Days
Genoa • Rides, games, food, bands, and parade. • genoaareachamber.com
June 9th-11th City Wide Garage Sale
Sycamore • discoversycamore.com
June 10th-11th More on 34
Sandwich • Statewide garage sale that extends along Illinois Route 34. Includes Leland, Somonauk and Sandwich sandwich-il.org
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Sycamore • Family fun on the second Tuesday of the month. (June - Sept.) 5:30-7:30 pm. • discoversycamore.com
June 18th DeKalb-A-Palooza: Wine, Swine & Dine DeKalb • Van Buer Plaza Experience local food & beverages, live music, food demonstrations and more. dekalbapalooza.com
June 24th-26th Tour de Farms MS Bike Ride
DeKalb • NIU Convocation Center niuconvo.com
June 25th Summer Concert in the Park
Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra DeKalb • Dee Palmer Band Shell Hopkins Park The KSO presents its annual family-oriented summer free concert. • kishorchestra.org
June 25th Rockin’ for the Reptiles
Sycamore • Midwest Museum of Natural History • Rock out at the Museum’s outdoor reptile-awareness event! Meet live animals, dance the afternoon away, and eat delicious food! • mmnh.org
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July 2nd-3rd Freedom Days
Sandwich • 2nd-Parade 10am start, 3rd-Freedom Run 5K/1Mile Walk/Run 8am start, 3rd-Fireworks sandwichparkdistrict.org
July 3rd-4th
Shabbona Hometown Festival & Parade Shabbona • shecevents.com/festival.php
July 3rd-5th Kirkland 4th of July Celebration
Kirkland • Huge parade, food entertainment & fireworks. • villageofkirkland.com
July 4th 4th of July Celebration
DeKalb • Hopkins Park • Vendors, food, crafts, DeKalb Municipal Band Concert and fireworks. • dekalbparkdistrict.com
July 4th 4th of July Parade
Lee • The Fire Engine Parade will kick off at 10am.
July 4th Pokanoka’s Run/Walk
Shabbona • Shabbona Lake pokanokasrun.com
July 4th Fireworks Over Lake Shabbona Shabbona • Shabbona Lake shabbonalake.com
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July 7th-10th & 14th-17th Devil’s Disciple
DeKalb • Stage Coach Players Theatre stagecoachers.com
July 15th-17th 11th Annual “Let’s Dance” Big Band Weekend
DeKalb • NIU Duke Ellington Ballroom justmakeithappen-dekalb.com
July 16th Kingston Fest & Kardboard Boat Regatta Kingston • Kingston Township Park Kiddie games, rides, crafts, food, 5K run and a regatta of full sized boats made entirely of cardboard race down the Kishwaukee River. villageofkingston.org/events.htm
July 16th Summer Fest
Waterman • watermanlions.com
July 17th Biking with Beanzie
DeKalb • kishkiwanis.org/bwb-general-info/
July 29th Kishwaukee Fest Parade
DeKalb • kishwaukeefest.com
July 29th-30th Somonauk Summer Fest
Somonauk • Parade, cruise night, top entertainment, beer garden and more. somonauksummerfest.com
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July 30th-31st Sycamore Turning Back Time Weekend
Sycamore • Saturday- Cruise Night, free concert, Classic Car Cruise, food vendors and beer garden. Sunday- Classic car show with over 1,000 cars. • discoversycamore.com
August
August 7th Art Fair and Ice Cream Social at the Ellwood House
DeKalb • Browse the art booths, tour the historic mansion and enjoy ice cream, a concert by the DeKalb Municipal Band and other family programing. • ellwoodhouse.org
August 9th Summer on State
Sycamore • Free outdoor movie discoversycamore.com
August 11th-14th Sycamore Steam Show & Threshing Bee
Sycamore • Taylor Marshall Farm • Antique farm equipment tractor-pull, food, music and Threshing Bee. • threshingbee.org
August 11th-14th & 18th-21st Into the Woods
DeKalb • Stage Coach Players Theatre stagecoachers.com
August 12th-13th Cortland Summer Fest
Cortland • Cortland Community Park Live bands, beer garden, food vendors and more. • cortlandil.org
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August 13th DeKalb County Barn Tour
DeKalb County • A one-day self-driving tour of eight select barn sites within DeKalb County with guided tours of each barn, photography opportunities and family activities. • daaha.org
August 20th Ride Like an Egyptian
DeKalb County • Egyptian Theatre egyptiantheatre.org
August 20th Ribs, Rhythm & Brews Fest
Sycamore • Experience award-winning rib vendors from across the county, a variety of craft beers, and crowd-pleasing musical entertainment. • discoversycamore.com
August 20th Cruisin’ to Genoa Car Show
Genoa • genoaareachamber.com
August 23rd - November 12th Kaleidoscope of Burmese Art at NIU
DeKalb • NIU Art Museum • Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Center for Burma Studies • niu.edu/artmuseum
August 26th-28th Corn Fest
DeKalb • Corn Fest is a 3 day free admission festival with sound stage, carnival, car show and over 100 vendors. • cornfest.com
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August 28th Arts at the Barn
DeKalb • Glidden Homestead • This event features twenty local artists showing and selling their work. Items include sculpture, jewelry, painting, quilting, fiber arts, and much, much, more. • gliddenhomestead.org
August 28th Genoa Pioneer Day
Genoa • Old time tradesmen & crafters demonstrate skills, stagecoach rides and more.
September September 3rd-5th Maple Park Fun Fest
Maple Park • Downtown Maple Park Soundstage, softball tournaments, car and motorcycle show and craft fair. mapleparkfunfest.com
September 3rd-5th Jonamac Orchard Opening Weekend Malta • jonamacorchard.com
September 7th-11th Sandwich Fair
Sandwich • Sandwich Fair Grounds sandwichfair.com
September 10th Wine on the Terrace
DeKalb • Ellwood House A spectacular afternoon of wines, elegant appetizers and music in the incomparable setting of the Ellwood House porches and gardens. • ellwoodhouse.org
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September 10th Fireworks and Fun
Sycamore • Sycamore Sports Complex sycamoreparkdistrict.com
September 10th-11th Jonamac Orchard Scouting Weekend Malta • jonamacorchard.com
September 10th-12th Volksfest
Genoa • Carroll Memorial Park A festival for the people! Including a noncompetive walk, beer and wine festival and more! • genoavolksfest.org
September 11th 11th Annual Kite Fest
DeKalb • Corner of Lucinda and Kishwaukee Dr, NIU Campus • Stunt kites, dancing kites, food, and activities for the whole family. facebook.com/DeKalbKiteFest
September 15th-18th & 22nd-25th Dixie Swim Club
DeKalb • Stage Coach Players Theatre stagecoachers.com
September 17th NIU’s Football Home Opener
DeKalb • Huskie Stadium San Diego State vs. NIU Huskies • niuhuskies.com September 17th-18th
Jonamac Orchard Cider Fest Weekend
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DeKalb • DeKalb Public Library From 11am-3pm experience eight countries through their authentic food, listen to traditional music, create folk art, and much more • dkpl.org
September 24th-25th Jonamac Orchard Johnny Appleseed’s Birthday Weekend Malta • jonamacorchard.com
September 25th Fall Festival of Craft Show
Sandwich • Three locations throughout Sandwich. Illinois’ largest and oldest craft fair. sandwich-il.org
September 30th Jonamac Orchard Haunted Maze Opens Malta • The Huanted Corn Maze opens at dark on Fridays & Saturdays Sept. 30thOctober 31st • jonamacorchard.com
October
October 1st-2nd Jonamac Orchard Chicago Food Truck Show
Malta • jonamacorchard.com
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October 8th-9th Jonamac Orchard Antique Farm Equipment Show Malta • jonamacorchard.com
October 15th-16th Jonamac Orchard Pumpkin Pickin’ Weekend
Malta • jonamacorchard.com
October 16th Cortland Parade & Festival
Cortland • Cortland Community Parade, games, carnival, crafts and food vendors. • cortlandil.org
October 20th-23rd & 27th-30th The Game’s Afoot
DeKalb • Stage Coach Players Theatre stagecoachers.com
October 22nd-23rd Jonamac Orchard Halloween Bash Malta • jonamacorchard.com
October 26th Downtown Trick-or-Treating
Sycamore • The Downtown Trick-or-Treat provides an opportunity for local businesses to interact with the community and promote a safe trick-or-treating experience for all. discoversycamore.com
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October 26th-30th Pumpkin Fest
Sycamore • Historic downtown Sycamore is decorated with hundreds of carved and painted pumpkins, parade, craft shows, food vendors, carnival and more. sycamorepumpkinfestival.com
October 29th Pumpkin Fest Historic Home Tour
Sycamore • Get a glimpse inside some of these beautiful homes and discover the amazing history of our community’s historic buildings • sycamorehistory.org
October 27th Spooktacular Trick-or-Treating
DeKalb • From 4:30-6pm bring the family to trick-or-treat, make a craft, and have a spooktacular time. • dekalb.org
October 29th-30th Jonamac Orchard Pumpkin Demolition Weekend Malta • jonamacorchard.com
October 30th Pumpkin Run 10K
Sycamore • A 10,000 meter USATFsanctioned and certified road race, drawing more than 1,800 registered racers from all over Northern Illinois and beyond. Starting gun goes off at 9:05 am sharp! sycamorepumpkinrun10K.wordpress.com
November
November 19th Holiday Arts & Crafts Market
Sycamore • DeKalb County Community Foundation - Freight Room • 9am - 4pm Featuring unique gifts made by local artisans. kval.us
November 18th-20th HollyDays
DeKalb • Stroll store to store, enjoy free treats and discounts to kick off the holiday season. • dekalb.org
November 19th Gobbler Gallop 5K
Waterman • gobblergallop5k.com
November 12th Cortland Turkey Trot 5K
November 19th-20th 38th Annual Christmas in the Country Craft Show
Cortland • Cortland Community Park cortlandil.org
Sandwich • Sandwich Schools sandwich-il.org
November 15th-30th Holiday Tours of the Ellwood House
December
DeKalb • Holiday tours of the Ellwood House Museum. Check website for tour times and ticket prices • ellwoodhouse.org
November 18th Chocolate Madness
December 1st Santa Comes to DeKalb
DeKalb • From 6-8pm enjoy cookies, cocoa and caroling at the Egyptian Theatre help to celebrate Santa’s arrival. • dekalb.org
Sycamore • Live window displays and delectable chocolate treats. A great way to start the holiday season! • discoversycamore.com
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Sycamore • Enjoy the holiday season with weekly special events, including free crafts and the annual tree decorating competition. mmnh.org
December 2nd Walk with Santa
Sycamore • Parade with Santa, Mrs. Claus and Elves throughout Sycamore’s historic downtown district to the traditional Courthouse tree lighting. discoversycamore.com
December 2nd Celebrate The Season
Genoa • From 6-8pm. Santa comes to town in the annual Jingle Bell Parade. Carriage rides, petting zoo, seasonal fun! genoaareachamber.com
December 2nd-4th, 9th-11th & 16th-18th Santa House
Sycamore • DeKalb County Courthouse Lawn discoversycamore.com
December 3rd, 10th & 17th Visit with Santa & Carriage Rides
DeKalb • Downtown DeKalb • 11-2pm dekalb.org
December 3rd-4th A Sandwich Christmas
Sandwich • Festival includes Holiday Lane Craft Show, tree lighting ceremony, carolers, carriage rides, Festival of Trees, living nativity and many more family friendly activities. sandwichparkdistrict.org
December 10th Christmas House Walk Waterman • visit30.com
December 2nd-4th Holiday Event at the Ellwood House
DeKalb • Crystal chandeliers, gilt mirrors and polished woodwork will glow in the reflection of Christmases past. More than a dozen rooms in the Ellwood House will be decorated to show the holiday spirit. • ellwoodhouse.org
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Communities 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, Magic Show, Summer Fest, Fall Festival and Parade, and Turkey Trot.
DeKalb DeKalb is home to Northern Illinois University, the first estate whiskey distillery in Illinois and where barbed wire was invented. We are quarter finalists in the “America’s Best Communities” competition and #ProudlyDeKalb. The historic Egyptian Theatre is the heartbeat of downtown and is the only one East of the Rocky’s. Arts and culture thrives featuring national, regional and local talent. Explore our museums or one of our 44 parks. Downtown is a shopping destination filled with vintage finds, antiques, restaurants and hand-made confections. Our history is embedded in the rich farmland that surrounds our area. Be sure to attend one of our many annual events including, Corn Fest, Kite Fest, and the Kishwaukee Fest Parade. Stay, Shop and Play in #ProudlyDeKalb.
Genoa Make Genoa your destination for a great day in a historic community that has so much to offer! We are conveniently located and easy to find at the intersection of Illinois Routes 72 and 23. Browse unique shops, choose from a variety of restaurants including a Victorian tea room, cafés, ethnic restaurants and taverns. Sample local wines at our winery or enjoy a craft beverage at our brewery, visit the nature center, hike forest trails, canoe the Kishwaukee River or enjoy a round of golf. The opportunities are endless!
Hinckley Southeast of DeKalb lies the Village of Hinckley, home of the Globetrotters first game and two time class 1A Girls State Basketball Champions. Hinckley is a great place to live and grow up in. Small town living at its best, with its quiet tree-lined streets and wonderful home gardens. Come and visit us for great food, spirits, shopping and events throughout the year.
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Kingston Kingston is a small town located along Route 72 in northern DeKalb County where every summer you can find boats made entirely out of cardboard being raced on the Kishwaukee River during Kingston Fest’s Kardboard Boat Regatta.
Kirkland Kirkland is rich in the small town American traditions. Come see us during our 4th of July celebration and experience the best fireworks in northern Illinois. Enjoy a game of disc golf, try skateboarding, or visit one of the most beautiful veteran’s memorials in the country, where each Memorial Day weekend we honor those who have served our great nation. Cap off your summer with a little music at Pickin’ in the Park in August. Visit villageofkirkland.com/events/ for all the latest on our events.
Lee The Village of Lee is located on the DeKalb and Lee County border. Our small town takes pride in our Scandinavian history.
Malta Come share in the Lincoln Highway’s wonderful heritage. Our seedling mile mural is a hand painted, unique work of art. The mural is located on the Historical Society’s Old Town Hall Museum at 127 North Third Street. It depicts the history of the first concrete mile of paved highway coast to coast. Our small town festival in June with big town attractions will feature free entertainment all weekend, a carnival, food vendors, car show and beer garden. Visit Jonamac Orchard September thru November for the corn maze and apples.
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Maple Park Maple Park is located on the edge of DeKalb County. It was founded in 1854 and named to reflect the many Maple trees growing in the area. Enjoy the many family-owned businesses, orchards and vegetable markets in and around the area. One event that draws many families to Maple Park is the Labor Day Weekend Fun Fest, complete with softball games, 5K run, crafts, parade and a huge display of fireworks.
Sandwich The reasons residents love Sandwich is the why you’ll keep coming back...Festivals, Dining, Entertainment and Small Town Hospitality. Sandwich is home to the Sandwich Fair, which has been held every year since 1889, making it the oldest continuing county fair in the State of Illinois. The rural community is also known as a haven for antique hunters, with over a dozen shops offering antiques and other unique home décor and specialty items. Among our many restaurants is the Bull Moose Bar & Grille, housed in an 1893 Pullman Palace Car Company dining car, once used by President Roosevelt. For entertainment, catch a show at the historic Sandwich Opera House built in 1888 that features family friendly live music and theatre. We look forward to seeing you in our “fair” city.
Shabbona Shabbona is home to Shabbona Lake State Park and Indian Oaks Golf Course located in southern DeKalb County, about halfway between Chicago and Rockford. Shabbona Lake State Park is a 318-acre man-made lake that is said to be the “Muskie Capital of Illinois”. It is the first and only lake in Illinois designed just for fishing. The 6.5 miles of wooded shoreline has five earthen fishing piers, a handicap-accessible fishing pier and is open year-round.
Somonauk The Village of Somonauk lies at the southern end of DeKalb County. Attend Somonauk Summer Fest in July featuring Cruise Night, live entertainment, parade, 5K run, tractor pull, craft show, and kids play zone. Fun for the entire family.
Sycamore Sycamore is a warm, vibrant city full of suburban sophistication and historic charm. Experience our many annual events including Turning Back Time Weekend, and Pumpkin Festival. Take time to explore our museums and relax in our parks. Enjoy the beautiful 100year 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 the intersection of Routes 30 and 23. Take a miniature train ride, enjoy the playground and skate park year around in Lions Community Park. Stop by our winery and vineyard and try some lively local wines. Join us for Summer Fest the 3rd Saturday in July. Visit our local orchard, enjoy cider donuts, pick apples, or find the perfect pumpkin. Come back in November for the Lions Club Gobbler Gallop 5K race. Enhance your holiday traditions with a farm-fresh HOKA turkey. Waterman awaits to share its charm with you.
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Kite Fest ..................................... 14
Country Inn & Suites.................. 39
NIU Art Museum........................... 9
DeKalb Airport ........................... 21
NIU Convocation Center............ 63
DeKalb Corn Fest........................ 40
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DeKalb Harley Davidson............. 29
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Welcome Visitors and Area Residents! We invite you to the NIU campus to attend any of our numerous offerings in visual art, music, theatre and dance. Go to www.vpa.niu.edu/cvpa/events to view our current calendar of programs. The NIU Art Museum (first floor, Altgeld Hall) contrasts the challenges of contemporary art with the riches of traditional visual media through rotating displays of exhibitions and related programming. The Office of External Programs brings the talents and resources of the College to people in the community and region with workshops, conferences, lessons, summer camps, and other events. The School of Art and Design hosts student and professional exhibitions in the Olson Gallery, 2nd floor, Arends Hall. The School of Music presents 225 concerts and recitals each year ranging from classical to jazz, world music to experimental. The School of Theatre and Dance presents over 100 days of theatrical programming from the new and avant garde to the great epochs and classical ballet.
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