Cortland | DeKalb | Genoa | Hinckley | Kingston | Kirkland | Lee | Malta Maple Park | Sandwich | Shabbona | Somonauk | Sycamore | Waterman
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Welcome to
y t n u o C b l DeKa 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 NCAA Division 1 sports are all a part of our landscape … we have something for everyone. Savor local cuisine while shopping for unique treasures and antiques in our historical downtown shopping districts. Enjoy a tour of one of our local wineries while you sample some of our region’s award-winning wines. DeKalb County is home to a thriving arts and cultural scene that features both regional and national entertainment. Our regional theatre groups combined with Northern Illinois University provide a wide-variety of cultural experiences year-round. So, whether you’re planning a family outing, a girls or guys night out, a nature escape or a romantic getaway, you’ll discover it in DeKalb County. Come and enjoy our “Contemporary Culture & Countryside Charm.” We look forward to your visit!
Debbie Armstrong Debbie Armstrong, Executive Director DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau Promoting tourism in DeKalb County 815/756-1336 • 877/335-2521 darmstrong@dekalbcountycvb.com dekalbcountycvb.com
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Ellwood House Museum 509 North First Street, DeKalb, IL ellwoodhouse.org 815.756.4609
Mansion tours Ellwood-Nehring House tours and events
Meeting and special occasion rentals
Ten acres of grounds and gardens
Special Events: Art Fair & Ice Cream Social (Aug. 3, 2014) Wine on the Terrace (Sept. 13, 2014) Holiday Event (late Nov. - early Dec. 2014)
Open March 1, 2014 through the first weekend of December.
DeKalb Corn Fest August 29th-31st, 2014 Downtown DeKalb, IL
Free on Admissi
3 Day Sound Stage • Car Show Historical Tours • Food Booths • Vendor Booths Free Corn Boil • Much More! Like us on:
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The 2014 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 to bring this visitors guide to you: The DeKalb County Government The DeKalb County Economic Development Committee Legislative Center 200 North Main Street Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 895-7189 www.dekalbcountyorg.com Project Manager: Lisa Angel Design & Layout: Allison LaPorta Cover Photo: Robert Kyler Photography of Jonamac Orchard Contributing Photographers: Discover Sycamore NIU Convocation Center MorningStar Media 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: www. dekalbcounty.cvb.com prior to your trip for any changes in event dates or other information.
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Transportation 6 Group Tours 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 Sports & Recreation Jonamac Orchard
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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 & Event Venues
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Accommodations 36-37 Restaurants
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Calendar of Events
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Advertising Index
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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
HUSKIE BUS LINE
3232 Pleasant St. • DeKalb, IL 815-748-2020 • dtma@cityofdekalb.com
Veolia Transportation 1825 Pleasant Street • DeKalb, IL 815-758-6900 • huskieline.com
DTMA is situated approximately 60 miles west of Chicago, and is easily accessible via I-88 east, then to the Peace Road exit. Runways are capable of handling small planes and corporate jets. From the north or south, take I-39 to I-88 east, then to the Peace Road exit. Instrument landing system for Runway 2 has been published. No landing fees. Airport identifier is DKB.
TransVac – Voluntary Action Center 1606 Bethany Road, Sycamore 815-758-3932
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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 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 • huskieline.com This shuttle operates when Northern Illinois University is in session. It departs from the Holmes Student Center and delivers passengers right to the Elburn Metra Station. It runs on Fridays and Sundays. Call for times.
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Group Tours
TAXI B.O.W.’s Taxi Service 815-217-1242
STS 815-899-1902
LIMOS Blue Sky Limousine 815-787-9800
Custom DeKalb O’Hare Limousine 815-517-0614
Homes James Limousine 815-748-5466
Limo Bill Limousine 815-739-4455
SOS Limos 815-690-3967
Spare Wheels Transportation 630-377-4637
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There is so much to do and see in DeKalb County. Come and stay for the day or better yet spend the night. We offer sample itineraries on our website at: dekalbcountycvb.com, but the possibilities are endless. The DeKalb County Convention & Visitors Bureau is available to assist with custom itineraries, locally themed, and educational tours. 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. Then get ready to indulge in a little retail therapy in one of our historical shopping districts, browse for locally-grown produce at one of our Farmer’s Markets, or sample hand-dipped chocolates. If you are looking to escape to the great outdoors, try a visit to an apple orchard, pumpkin patch or a corn maze. Enjoy a demonstration on how to make apple cider. Pick your own apples or buy them pre-packaged for your convenience. DeKalb County has many culinary delights that you can take home to remember us by. Welcome bags are provided to visitors along with maps and other helpful information to make your stay more enjoyable compliments of the bureau. Call us at 877-335-2521 or email sales@dekalbcountycvb. com to get started planning your visit to DeKalb County today!
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Cou lb a K e D l a ic r o Hist Clinton Township Library
Historic Self-Guided Tours
110 S. Elm St., Waterman 264-3339
DeKalb Public Library
DeKalb County Convention & Visitors Bureau 111 S. 2nd St., Ste. 202, DeKalb 756-1336 • dekalbcountycvb.com
309 Oak St., DeKalb 756-9568 • dkpl.org Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm; Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 1pm-5pm
Joseph F. Glidden Homestead & Historical Center
Ellwood House Museum 509 N. First St., DeKalb 756-4609 • ellwoodhouse.org
Flewellin Memorial Library 108 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona 824-2079
Gurler House 205 Pine St., DeKalb 758-4897 • gurlerhouse.org
Hinckley Historical Society 145 E. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley Open Saturday 10am to 3pm
Historic Guided Tours Malta • 825-2330 by appointment
WWI memorial honoring veterans. Northeast Corner of 1st & Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
Milan Township One Room School House
921 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-7904 • gliddenhomestead.org June-Oct 2nd & 4th Sun 12pm4pm; Tues 10am-2pm; or by appt.
8 Gabel Hall, NIU, DeKalb 753-1236 or 753-1241 cedu.niu.edu/blackwell Mon-Wed 12pm-4:30pm; Fri 12pm-4:30pm; or by appt.
Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society
NIU Regional History Center
622 Park Ave., Genoa 784-5559 Open 2nd Sunday of the month from 2pm-4pm; Wed 1pm-5pm; or by appt.
Swen Parson, Room 155, DeKalb 753-1779
North Grove School 26745 Brickville Road, Sycamore 762-3603 • northgroveschool.org Tours by appt. spring, summer, fall by emailing: info@northgroveschool.org
Malta Historical & Genealogical Society 127 N. 3rd St., Malta 825-2330 • by appointment
Marie Louise Olmstead Museum 100 S. Depot, Somonauk 498-2417 or 228-1474 Open Sundays 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, unless it is a holiday and tours by appt.
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Memorial Park/Soldiers & Sailors Clock
Northern Illinois Veteran’s Memorial Franklin Township Park, 3rd Street, Kirkland villageofkirkland.com
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Sandwich Fairgrounds Suydam Road and Fair Wind Blvd., Sandwich 786-2159 • sandwichfair.com
140 East Railroad Street, Sandwich 786-2555 • sandwichoperahouse.com Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-12pm & 1pm-4:30pm
Shabbona-Lee-Rollo Historical Museum 119 W. Comanche, Shabbona 824-2597 Tues. & Thurs. 9am-3pm; Sat. 9am-11am or by appt.
Sycamore History Museum Engh Farm 1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore 895-5762 • sycamorehistory.org Tues.-Sat. 10am-3pm
Sycamore Public Library & Joiner History Room 103 East State Street, Sycamore 895-2500; 895-7271 Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Waterman Area Heritage Society 180 W. Lincoln St., Waterman 264-3461 Sat. 1pm-3pm or by appt.
Blackwell History of Education Museum and Research Collections,
featuring a One-Room Schoolhouse Promoting interest in the History of American Education
DeKalb, IL
Railroad and Lafayette Street, Sandwich 786-2513 or 498-4401 April-October Sunday 1pm-4pm except holidays or by appt.
The Learning Center, Gabel Hall Room 8 - Hours Vary
815.753.1236
NIU Anthropology Museum Exhibits and Research Collections Faye-Cooper Cole Hall T-F 10-4, Sat 12-4
815.753.0230
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
Stone Mill Museum and the Sandwich Historical Society
www.niu.edu
Sandwich Opera House
Gilbert
Lucinda
Normal
Castle
College
VISITOR PARKING
Carroll
Annie Glidden
HOLMES STUDENT CENTER
Lincoln Highway (Rt. 38)
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Ar ts & Attractions Theatres & Performing Arts Carmike Cinemas Market 10
NIU School of Music Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, DeKalb 753-1551 • niu.edu/music
2160 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 787-2739 • carmike.com
DeKalb Municipal Band Hopkins Park 1403 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-6663 dekalbparkdistrict.com
NIU School of Theatre and Dance Stevens Building and Gabel Hall, DeKalb 753-1600 • niu.edu/theatre
Egyptian Theatre
Sandwich Opera House
135 N. 2nd St., DeKalb 758-1215 egyptiantheatre.org
140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-2555 sandwichoperahouse.org
The House Café
Stage Coach Theatre
263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-9547 thehousecafe.net
126 S. 5th St., DeKalb 758-1940 stagecoachers.com
Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Sycamore State Street Theatre
P.O. Box 310, DeKalb 756-3728 kishorchestra.org
420 W. State St., Sycamore 895-2301 sycamorestatetheater.com
Kishwaukee Valley Art League
Wow 7 Cinemas 101 Duvick Ave., Sandwich 786-1999 • wow7.com
P.O. Box 523, Sycamore 790-6111 • kval.us
NIU Convocation Center 1525 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 752-6800 • niuconvo.com
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Galleries & Museums Art Attack
215 W. Elm, Suite 202, Sycamore 899-9440 • sycamoreartattack.org
Ellwood House Museum
The Art Box
Gallery 215 North
Black Iris Gallery
Jack Olson Gallery
Blue Moon Bikes Vintage Sting Ray Museum
Midwest Museum of Natural History
DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association
NIU Anthropology Museum
308 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-0313
2300 E. Church St., Ste. 1, Sandwich 786-3131
211 W. State St., Sycamore 899-3100 • bluemoonbikes.com
111 S. 2nd St., Ste. 204, DeKalb 756-8737 • daaha.org
DeKalb Area Women’s Center 1021 State St., DeKalb 758-1351
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
215 N. 4th Street, DeKalb 753-1473
NIU Regional History Center
Swen Parson, Room 155, DeKalb 753-1779 ulib.niu.edu/reghist/index.cfm
NIU Visual Arts Building, AB200 Art Gallery, DeKalb • 753-4521
Sandwich Industrial Museum 311 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-9075
425 W. State St., Sycamore 895-9777 • mmnh.org
Sycamore History Museum
Cole Hall, DeKalb 753-2520 • niu.edu/anthro_museum
NIU Art Museum
116 Altgeld Hall, First Floor, West End, DeKalb 753-1936 • niu.edu/artmuseum
1730 N. Main St., Sycamore 895-5762 • sycamorehistory.org
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
126 South 5th St. DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 758-1940
www.stagecoachers.com
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heatre for the community by the community. Stage coach has been performing in the DeKalb area since 1947. Join us for our 67th season, a season of diversity, a season of roaringly funny comedy, thought provoking drama, and musical theatre that sets your toes tapping and has you wanting to sing along. Stage Coach Players, community theatre for all.
Give the gift of live theatre • Gift Certificates available 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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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
240 West Main Street, Genoa
Corner of Lincoln Highway and Seventh Street, DeKalb
127 North Third Street, Malta
This mural vividly conveys the early era of road construction in Cortland. An image of the area and the crew that were contracted to supply gravel for the pavement project are the designs main elements.
A detailed image of travelers in a 1913 StevensDuryea, a high-end touring car of its time, is the centerpiece of this mural. The mural’s border is cut and painted to represent the City of DeKalb’s memorial brick arch.
Depicted in the mural is a road dragging contest during the Good Roads Movement in the early 1900’s. A “sled” being dragged by a team of horses to smooth the road is the featured component used to tell the story.
The mural gives striking detail of paving the Lincoln Highway’s first seedling mile, strategically located in Malta. Strong images of men doing the cement work and early road construction equipment are featured in the mural.
302 Willow Street, Maple Park
This mural depicts the development of the Lincoln Highway and how it changed the look of America as roadside gasoline stations sprung up along the route in every town to accommodate motorists. By the 1920’s this filling station in Maple Park was a welcome site to drivers.
Illinois Lincoln Highway Interpretive Gazebos There are 16 Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition Gazebos across the Illinois route; enclosed interpretive panels offer visitors intriguing stories and graphics, depicting the significance of the Lincoln Highway and its communities.
Corner of Lincoln Highway and Eleventh Street, DeKalb
Kishwaukee College, 21193 Malta Road (First Seedling Mile Marker), Malta
For a complete list of murals and gazebos visit: drivelincolnhighway.com
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Come and be refreshed.
Quiet Neighborhood • Private Cottage Complimentary Multi-course Breakfast Fully Equipped Kitchenette Private Bath with Walk-in Shower
203 East Roosevelt Street • DeKalb, IL 60115
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For more information, contact the box office at 815-753-1600 or visit www.niu.edu/theatre
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s r o o d t u O t a the Gre Farms & Orchards Camelot Christmas Tree Farm
Jonamac Orchard, Inc.
16380 S. Somonauk Rd., DeKalb 756-6599 • camelottrees.com
19412 Shabbona Rd., Malta 825-2158 • jonamacorchard.com
Honey Hill Orchard
Kauffman Turkey Farm
11747 Waterman Rd., Waterman 264-3337 • honeyhillorchards.com
8519 Leland Road, Waterman 264-3470 • hokaturkeys.com
Johnson’s Family Farm
Kuipers Family Farm
1765 W. State St., Sycamore 895-3752 johnsonspumpkinsandmaze.com
1N318 Watson Rd., Maple Park 827-5200 • kuipersfamilyfarm.com
Larson’s Family Farm
4404 Somonauk Rd., Sandwich 786-2249 • larsonfamilyfarm.com
Theis Farm Market
6N953 County Line Rd., Maple Park 895-9712 • theisfarmmarket.com
Yaeger’s Farm Market
14643 State Route 38, DeKalb 756-6005 • yaegersfarmmarket.com
You Pick Berries
30683 Lanan Rd., Kingston upberries.com
Farmers Markets Farmers Markets feature locally-grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers, and artisan crafts. DeKalb Farmers Market
Every Thursday (June 5th-Sept 25th) Van Buer Plaza, Corner of North Second & Locust Street, DeKalb 756-6306 • dekalb.org
Genoa Open Air Market
Last Saturday of the Month (May 24th -Oct. 25th; 9am-2pm) Corner of Genoa & Main Street, Genoa 784-6961 • genoamainstreet.org
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Hinckley Farmers Market
Every Saturday (Mid-June to Mid-Oct. depending on weather; 9am-Noon) Hinckley Fresh Market parking lot, corner of Rt. 30 and Somonauk Rd, Hinckley 590-4069
Sycamore Farmers Market
Every Sunday (June 1st-Sept 28th; 10am-2pm) Corner of Somonauk & Elm Street, Sycamore 895-3456 • discoversycamore.com
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your family’s fall tradition
Bring your
FAMILY to our
Wineries Acquaviva Winery
105 ACRE FARM
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
APPLES & PUMPKINS
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.
Prairie State Winery 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
Pick your own
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
JonamacOrchard.com
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Sports n o i t a e r c e R &
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
Genoa Township Park Pool & Recreation Center 400 East 2nd Street, Genoa 784-5612 • genoaparks.com
Convocation Center 1525 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb 752-6800 • niuhuskies.com
Idle Hour Lanes
NIU Huskies Den
Katz Park Skateboard Park
1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 758-6663 • dekalbparkdistrict.com
Dresser Road & North First Street • DeKalb
DeKalb Park District Recreation Center
Kishwaukee Family YMCA
Four Seasons Bowling & Sports 1745 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore 895-5125 • bowlfourseasons.com
Genoa Fitness Center 333 E. 1st St., Genoa 784-3488 • genoaparks.com
Genoa Municipal Ice Rink (Winter Only) 100 N Genoa Street, Genoa 784-6961 • genoamainstreet.org
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Campus Entertainment Center
927 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-8257
Aquatic Center & Hopkins Park
1765 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 758-7756 • dekalbparkdistrict.com
NIU Huskie Athletics/NIU
340 Carroll Avenue, DeKalb 753-1491 • huskiesden.niu.edu
Power Adventures 325 Edward St., Sycamore 991-5684 • poweradventures.org
2500 W. Bethany Rd., Sycamore 756-9577 • kishymca.org
Main Street Canoe Rental Kishwaukee River, Genoa 784-5612 • genoamainstreet.org
Mardi Gras Lanes 1730 Sycamore Road, DeKalb 756-9411 • mardigrasbowl.com
Natural Resource Center Russell Woods Forest Preserve Genoa • 784-2000 dekalbcounty.org
Star Worlds Video Arcade 1234 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-4599 starworldsarcade.com
Sycamore Community Park & Pool 940 East State Street, Sycamore 895-3365 sycamoreparkdistrict.com
Sycamore Family Sports Center 725 E. State St., Sycamore 895-7407 • sycamorefun.com
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Sycamore RV Resort 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 parksandrec@hinckleyil.com
Windy City Soaring 12637 Rt. 30 West, Hinckley • 286-7200 windycitysoaring.org
Golf Courses Buena Vista
Prairie Pines
Edgebrook
River Heights
131 Buena Vista Dr. DeKalb 758-4812 buenavistagc.com
2100 Suydam Rd. Sandwich 786-3058
Indian Oaks
603 E. Preserve Rd., Shabbona 824-2202 indianoakscountryclub.com
6236 Route 38, DeKalb 758-5249 prairiepinesgolf.com
1100 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 758-1550 riverheightsgc.com
Sycamore Golf Club
940 E. State St., Sycamore 895-3884 sycamoreparkdistrict.com
Disc Golf Pioneer Park Disc Golf Course
North Street, Kirkland 630-495-7500 midwestdiscgolf.com
Prairie Park Disc Golf Course
401 Clifford Drive DeKalb • 758-6663 dekalbparkdistrict.com
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
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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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s r o o d t u O the Great Parks & Trails Adee’s Woods
Hopkins Park
Sannauk Preserve
Afton Forest Preserve
Knute Olson Jr. Forest Preserve
Shabbona Lake State Park
4106 Old State Road, Kirkland dekalbcounty.org 13600 Crego Road, DeKalb dekalbcounty.org
Chamberlain Park
400 E. Second St., Genoa genoaparks.com
Chief Shabbona Forest Preserve 4490 Preserve Road, Shabbona dekalbcounty.org Cortland Community Park 70 S. Lanos St., Cortland cortlandil.org
County Farm Woods
2305 State Route 23, DeKalb dekalbcounty.org
DeKalb/Sycamore Trail Hopkins Park, DeKalb dekalbcounty.org
Harvey Creek Conservation Area
Lions Rd., Sandwich • 786-8044
1403 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb dekalbparkdistrict.com
15250 US Highway 34, Somonauk dekalbcounty.org 100 Preserve Road, Shabbona 815-824-2106 • shabbonalake.com
12595 Baseline Road, Kingston dekalbcounty.org
Somonauk Community Park
MacQueen Park
470 S. Depot St., Somonauk
3640 Scout Road, Kirkland dekalbcounty.org
Sycamore Community Park
940 E. State St., Sycamore 895-3365 • sycamoreparkdistrict.com
Merritt Prairie
14401 Keslinger Road, DeKalb dekalbcounty.org
Sycamore Lake Rotary Park 400 N. Cross St., Sycamore 895-3365 • sycamoreparkdistrict.com
P.A. Nehring
360 Bethany Road, DeKalb dekalbcounty.org
Sycamore Park District
Pioneer Park
940 E. State St., Sycamore 895-3365 • sycamoreparkdistrict.com
650 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-3836 • hinckleyil.com
Wilkinson-Renwick Marsh
Potawatomi State Park
Glidden Road & Illinois Route 64 Kirkland • dekalbcounty.org
32199 Kirkland Road, Kirkland dekalbcounty.org
Russell Woods
11750 State Route 72, Genoa dekalbcounty.org
DeKalb County Bike Trails Great Western Trail • Peace Road Trail Kiwanis Pathway Trail
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J o n a ma c O rc h a rd Jonamac Orchard is featured on the cover of our visitors guide. They welcome more than 40,000 visitors from August – November every year. As part of the Office of the Comptroller’s “Agri-Tourism Day” at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield last year, Judy Barr-Topinka presented agriculture leaders from throughout the state with proclamations celebrating their achievements and continuing dedication. Topinka specifically congratulated Jonamac Orchard. “It is incredible to have Jonamac Orchard continue to support agriculture year after year,” Topinka said. “The orchard creates a family oriented environment and promotes tourism for our state, and I thank the many people who work so hard to make it happen.” Jonamac has one of the largest “you-pick” orchards in the area. It also features a pumpkin patch, pumpkin cannon, corn maze, petting zoo, outdoor games and activities, giant rocking chair and a store filled with homemade goodies. Visitors always look forward to finding out each year’s corn maze design, usually based on a local or event theme. However, every year the maze is visited by thousands during the late night haunted corn maze events.
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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 in seven colleges (Business, Education, Engineering and Engineering Technology, Health and Human Sciences, Law, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts). The university also operates education centers in Chicago, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Oregon and Rockford, where working professionals can access NIU programs at convenient times and locations. From a residential renaissance to technologically advanced learning environments and expanded wellness opportunities, every student is sure to be touched by NIU’s ongoing campus transformation, which includes a new $80 million residence hall and renovation of 30 percent of on-campus housing units; construction of an outdoor recreation complex; the transformation of Fay-Cooper Cole Hall into a high-tech, hightouch lecture hall, collaboratory classroom and Anthropology Museum; expansion of WiFi and cloud computing; and the addition of an indoor athletic practice facility. 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, Red & Black Awards, DeKalb County Scholarships, NIU Transfer Scholarships, the 4+3 Pre-Law Scholarship and Huskie Legacy Awards. Out-of-State Huskie Scholarships are also awarded to academically qualified students who exhibit strong academic performance and potential.
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• NIU ranks in the 2014 U.S. News & World Report top 100 Best Colleges in the public schools/national universities division. • The College of Engineering and Engineering Technology is ranked as the 45th Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs by U.S. News & World Report 2013 rankings. • The College of Education’s online graduate program is ranked fourth in the nation out of 208 schools in the 2013 Graduate Education category of U.S. News & World Report. • NIU was named among U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges 2013” for its Undergraduate Business Program. The program has been ranked among the best for nearly two decades. • U.S. News & World Report ranks the Northern Illinois University Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) program in the top 10 nationally in the fields of city management and public finance.
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• Northern Illinois has been ranked in the top four percent of all American universities by the Carnegie Foundation, having received the agency’s highest possible designation – “Doctoral/Research University Extensive.” • Diverse Issues in Higher Education magazine consistently ranks NIU in the top 100 institutions nationwide for graduating minority students, including No. 1 in the country for number of graduate degrees in education awarded to African-Americans. • Northern Illinois University’s Department of Accountancy has consistently been ranked in the nation’s top 10 by the Public Accounting Report, while its graduate program has become a fixture in that ranking’s top 20. • NIU was named to the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. To be admitted to the Honor Roll, a school must demonstrate that its students, faculty and staff are engaged in meaningful service that achieves measurable results in the community.
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Shopping
Essentials Ace Hardware
Duck Soup Coop
Art’s Super Mart
Eggleston’s Pharmacy
361 Sycamore Rd., Genoa 784-6004
29 N. Eddy St., Sandwich 786-6211 • artsfoodmarket.com
Blain’s Farm & Fleet
1300 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 8991716 • farmandfleet.com
Camp Store
4100 Bluebird Ln., Shabbona 824-2581 • shabbonalake.com
Country Market Convenience Food Store 1004 E Church St., Sandwich 786-7776
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 122 Indian Springs Dr. #2, Sandwich 786-6496
Dollar Tree
2060 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-7149 • dollartree.com
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Jewel-Osco
129 E. Hillcrest Dr., DeKalb 756-7044 • ducksoupcoop.com
220 W. Peace Rd., Sycamore 895-5276 1320 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-5478 • jewelosco.com
403 E. State St., Sycamore 895-2444
Kelley-Williamson Mobil Mart 15 W. Lincoln Hwy., Cortland 815-756-3598
Grab N’ Go
1210 E. State St., Ste. 7, Sycamore 991-5782
414 W. Main St., Kirkland 522-2282
Gordon Hardware
514 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-4511 • gordonhardware.com
Hardware Hank
Kirkland Quick Stop
411 W. Main St., Kirkland 522-3510
210 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona 824-2050
Hickey’s Corner Store 4201 State Hwy. 38, Malta 825-2724
Hinckley Fresh Market 710 James St., Hinckley 286-3333
HyVee of Sycamore
2700 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore 756-6174 • hy-vee.com
Inboden’s Meat Market & Full Service Catering
Kirkland Five Star Dollar
Larsen Hardware
430 W. Lincoln, Waterman 264-3662
Lehan Drugs
1407 S. 4th Dr., DeKalb 758-0911 • lehandrugs.com
Mattress Warehouse of DeKalb
1224 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-4999 • dekalbmattress.com
Piggly Wiggly
600 Pearson Drive, Genoa 784-7003 • shopthepig.com
1106 N. 1st St., DeKalb 756-5852 • meatplace.com
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Schnucks
Super One Dollar Store
Stop-N-Shop
Village Ace Hardware
975 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 748-6200 • schnucks.com
708 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-0724
327 W. State St., Sycamore 895-6610
1015 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-8776 • acehardware.com
Walgreen’s
1340 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 895-4609 100 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-1815 • walgreens.com
Wisted’s Country Market 102 S. Nokomis, Shabbona 824-2657
Stop & Save
4742 E. 2750th Rd., Sandwich 498-4351
Floral & Garden Blumen Gardens
The Flower Peddler
Myers Lawn & Garden
DeKalb Florist & Greenhouse
Glidden Campus Florist
Ozzie’s Greenhouse
Hinckley Floral
Sandwich Floral
Johnsons Floral & Gifts
Spino’s Garden Center
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 somonauksdekalbstreetfloral.com
Duttons & Bows Floral & Gifts
306 W. Comanche, Shabbona 824-2003
Everything Floral
101 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-9446 917 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-4455 • glidden-florist.com 950 W. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 286-7400 • hinckleyfloral.com 37 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-2151 johnsonsfloralandgift.com
Kar-Fre Flowers
1126 E. State St., Sycamore 895-6558 • karfreflowers.com
113 W. Main St., Genoa 784-2344 • everythingfloral.com
247 W. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 286-3920 13441 Hinckley Rd., Hinckley 286-7452 • ozziesgreenhouse.com 206 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-2135 • sandwichfloral.com 18663 E. County Line Rd., Maple Park 827-4444 • spinosgardencenter.com
Stran’s Garden Center
1070 E. State St., Sycamore 895-8233 • stranslandscaping.com
Wild Thyme Herb Garden
438 W. Main St., Genoa 784-4237 • wildthymeherbgarden.com
Rare Finds & Specialty Shops Alexis Kay Designs
128 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 762-6558 • alexiskaydesigns.com
The Bait Shop
4778 US Highway 30, Shabbona 739-4522
Armor Computer Shop
Barnes Woodcraft
A Ruffled Nest
Becky Beck’s Jewelry
143 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-0505 • armortechs.com
113 S. California St., Sycamore 899-6206 • arufflednest.com
The Art Box
308 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-0313 • dekalbgallery.com
Ax-In-Hand Guitar Specialist
204 W. Comanche, Shabbona 824-2774 303 E. Hillcrest Dr., DeKalb 758-3800 beckybecksjewelrystore.com
Bee Designs Embroidery & Screen Printing
Blue Moon Balloon Company
127 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-1631 • bluemoonballoonco.com
Blue Moon Bikes Cycle & Fitness
211 W. State St., Sycamore 899-3100 • bluemoonbikes.com
Bob-Jo Cycle Co.
50W112 Old State Rd., Maple Park 895-5251 • bob-jocycleco.com
24637 Esmond Rd., Malta 393-4593 • beedesigns.biz
817 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8898 • axinhand.com
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Bridget’s Kid Closet
1132A Pleasant St., DeKalb 756-1222
Bullfrogs & Butterflies Resale Shoppe Inc. 120 S. Maple St., Sycamore 757-1146
Cattywampus/ MCR Framing
137 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-8974
Carter’s Cottage
209 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-9700 carterscottageinteriors.com
The Carving Shop
645 E. LaSalle St., Somonauk 498-9290 • thecarvingshop.net
Cassie’s Popcorn Stand
202 E. Locust St., DeKalb 815-751-7033 Corner of State and Maple, Sycamore • cassiespopcorn.com
Catholic Gift Store
770 N. Peace Rd., DeKalb 787-0802 • thecatholicgiftstore.com
Chilton’s Sporting Goods 250 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-3152
Cattywampus/ MCR Framing
137 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-8974
Christian Connection
337 W. State St., Sycamore 899-3262 • christianconnection.biz
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Classic Books
D&D Jewelers
115 N. 1st. St., DeKalb 748-3406
303 W. State St., Sycamore 895-3377 • ddjewelers.com
The Clock Shoppe
Decades
College Bound Thrifts
DeKalb Harley-Davidson
The Confectionary
Diamond Tour Golf
330 W. State St., Sycamore 895-6488 122 E. Hillcrest, DeKalb 748-1500
149 N. 2nd St., DeKalb 758-5990 • theconfectionary.com 235 W. State St., Sycamore 899-1616
Competitive Edge
700 Peace Rd., DeKalb 758-0056 • theedgeus.com
The Corner Cobbler
404 W. Railroad St., Kingston 784-4452
Country Emporium
32 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-3017
Country Store Thrift Shop 659 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-2378
Cracker Jax
118 N. 3rd St., DeKalb 758-8178
CR Spot
235 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-0309 969 N. Peace Rd., DeKalb 756-4558 • dekalbharley.com
203 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-2649 • diamondtourgolf.com
Down The Rabbit Hole 248 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 757-6707
Ducky’s Formal Wear
Lincoln Hwy., Downtown DeKalb 754-7703 • duckysformalwear.com
Embroidery Sew Into It 201 W. Main St., Genoa 784-3744
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
901 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb 517-0286 • crspot.com
147 N. Second St., #3, DeKalb 517-1783 expressyourselfmama.com
Creative Design
Family Health Center
119 W. Market St., Somonauk 498-3429 • creativedesign1.com
1170 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 895-8151 • askfamilyhealth.com
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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 895-0298
Gifts & Treasures Old & New 358 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7921
Gold & Silver Shop
407 W. State St., # 3, Sycamore 899-6567
Graham Cracker Comics
901c Lucinda Ave., DeKalb 748-3883 grahamcrackers.com/dkstore.htm
Happy Hen House
8329 E. Sandwich Rd., Hinckley 286-9055
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
Josies Antiques
15454 IL Route 38, Maple Park 756-1920
Kid Stuff
149 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-7683 • kidstuffdekalb.com
Kyler Photography
300 IL Rte 38, Malta 825-2216 • kylerphotography.com
La Di Da Bridal Boutique 708 E. Railroad St., Ste. 1, Sandwich 786-6560 • ladidabridal.com
Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental
OLT Marketing
Laughing Cat Antiques Shop
Out on a Whim
4100 Bluebird Lane, Shabbona 824-2581 • shabbonalake.com
415 W. Main St., Genoa 784-3000 • laughingcatantiques.com
Lavish Thrift
153 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-3747 • lavishthrift.com
Made Just for You Gifts, Inc.
338 W. State St., Sycamore 895-8122 • madejustforyougifts.com
Mae’s Fine Designs
145 1/2 Cedar, Waterman 349-7494 • maesfinedesigns.com
Moxie
230 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-7584 • shopatmoxie.com
Mr. G’s Music
360 W. State St., Sycamore 895-3980
My Favorite Things
249 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-2101 myfavoritethingsdekalb.com
Nathan Winston Services 132 N. 3rd St., DeKalb 758-4545 • nathanwinston.com
New Game in Town
811 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 517-0003 • newgame-intown.com
No Strings Attached
854 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb 793-2115 nostringsattacheddekalb.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
Olde Timers Antique Centre 131 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-6430 • olde-timers.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
817 W. Lincoln Hwy., Ste. C1 DeKalb 901-0569 • oltmarketing.com 127 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-4300 • whimbodyjewelry.com
The Paperback Grotto
157 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8061 • loversplayground.com
Paulsen Appliance & Electronics
245 W. State St., Sycamore 895-6373 • paulsenappliance.com
Paw Lickin’ Good Treats
2684 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 758-8300 • pawlickingoodtreats.com
Peddler’s Den
36 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 498-4343
The Picket Fence
29854 Oak Meadow Dr., Kingston 784-8428
Proton Tattoo Studio
120 S. Fourth St., DeKalb 756-1800 • protontattoo.com
Poc’s Music
625 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-0402
Poppy Seed Primitives 223 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-6020 poppyseedprimitives.com
The Red Geranium/ Bittersweets
128 South Main St., Sandwich 786-3235
Red Wing Shoes
2692 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 517-0579 • redwingshoes.com
A Ruffled Nest
116 S. California St., Sycamore 596-0140 • arufflednest.com
The Rusty Rooster
124 S. Main St., Sandwich 570-2486
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S.I.S. Shop in Style
Treasures Past & Present
S.O.A.S. Apparel & Design
Treasures Old & New Gifts & Antiques
308 W. State St., Sycamore 761-9090 & 751-1918 sisshopinstyle.com 147 N. 2nd St., DeKalb 756-9910 • soasdekalb.com
Small Town Skate Shop
229 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-5555 • smalltownskates.com
Speciality Gifts by Brenda 133 W. Main St., Genoa 784-4964
STOMP Shoes, Boots and Accessories 307 W. State St., Sycamore 991-5680 • stompshoes.com
Stran’s Garden Center 1070 E. State St., Sycamore 895-8233
Sweet Earth
341 W. State St., Sycamore 895-3011 • sweetearthjewelry.com
Sycamore Antiques 320 W. State St., Sycamore
895-4720 • sycamoreantiques.com
5 N. Main St., Sandwich 570-2428 treasurepastandpresent.net
358 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7921
Two Sisters Then and Now 316 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-1555
Victoria’s Crossing
220 W. Main St., Genoa 784-2868 • victoriascrossing.com
Village Commons Bookstore 901 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb 758-0613 • vcbs.com
Whatever Resale
125 S. Fourth St., DeKalb 756-4849
Wild Thyme Herb Garden 438 W. Main St., Genoa 784-4237
Wild Ivy Apparel
311 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 779-777-3547
Wine & Spirits American Liquors
Liquor N’ Wine
DeKalb Liquor Mart
L & B Liquors
Depot Liquors
Lundeen’s Discount Liquors
159 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-2223 1352 E. Dresser Rd., DeKalb 787-7766 dekalbliquormart.com 524 N. Main St., Sycamore 899-6300
Inboden’s Meats., Ltd., & Catering
540 E. Main St., Ste. 1, Genoa 784-9780 265 W. Peace Rd., Sycamore 899-5252
1030 Arcadia Dr., DeKalb 756-2590 1760 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-1231 • lundeenliquors.com
1106 N. 1st St., DeKalb 756-5852 • meatplace.com
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No Strings Attached The Best In Gently Used Items Games, Music, Movies, Bikes, Tools, Knives, Electronics, Computers & More...
Main Street Liquors 201 W. Main St., Genoa • 784-5517
Prairie on State Wine Cellars 322 W. State St, Sycamore 991-5266 • prairiestatewinery.com
Prairie State Winery 217 W. Main St., Genoa 784-4540 • prairiestatewinery.com
Thirsty Liquors 1039 W. Hillcrest, DeKalb • 758-2337
You Name It, We Got It If Not We’ll Help You Find It!
We Buy & Sell!
854 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, IL 815-793-2115 nostringsattacheddekalb.com Hours: Tues - Sat. 11am - 7pm
Specializing in custom quality embroidery and screenprinting of apparel such as embroidered company logos and lettering for businesses, schools, events, clubs or individuals. 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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Spas & Salons Amanda’s Spa & Beauty Services 852 S. 4th St., DeKalb 748-5887 • amanda-spa.com
Helen’s Hair Designs
147 N. 2nd Street, DeKalb 756-7788 helenshairdesigns.com
LEZA Nail Spa
Beach Club Tan and Water Massage 2180 Oakland Dr., Sycamore 748-2826
Dana’s Day Spa 203 E. Locust St., DeKalb 739-0446 • danasdayspa.com
2444 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 748-4191 • lezanailspa.com
Salon Suites of Sycamore 127 S. Sacramento, Sycamore 739-3159 salonsuitesofsycamorellc.com
Stephen Alan Salon 2030 Baron Dr., Sycamore 895-3339 stephenalansalon.com
Tranquil Therapies
2525 Bethany Rd., Sycamore 756-1414 • dolcevitasalon.biz
Hair Affair Salon & Spa
Studio One Salon & Spa
Unique Concepts Salon
Dolce Vita Salon & Day Spa
806 DeKalb Ave. #3, Sycamore • 899-4247 hairaffairspa.com
1007 N. 1st St., DeKalb 758-4508 studioonesalonspa.com
You Deserve to be Here!
SALON & SPA Individual or Group Spa Packages Custom Gift Cards for all occasions 1007 N. First Street • DeKalb, IL 60115
815-758-4508
www.studioonesalon.com
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1770 W. State St. #A, Sycamore 899-7900 • tranquiltherapies.com
1963 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 754-5520 uniqueconceptssalon.com
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 Swedish massage • Deep tissue massage Relaxation massage Complimentary Gift for New Clients
147 N. Second St. in Downtown DeKalb (815) 756-7788
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(up to 125) 1262 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-7737 • fattyspub.com
Altgeld Hall - NIU
(up to 500) 595 College Ave., DeKalb 753-1999 • niu.edu
Barsema Alumni & Visitors Center
(up to 240) 231 N. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 753-1534 • bavc.niu.edu
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
Hopkins Park Terrace Room (up to 200) 1403 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-6663 ext. 113 dekalbparkdistrict.com
Jane Fargo Hotel & Banquet Hall
(up to 300) 355 W. State St., Sycamore 895-6789
Kishwaukee College Conference Center (up to 285) 21193 Malta Rd., Malta 825-2086 ext. 210 kishwaukeecollege.edu/ conferencecenter
Kishwaukee Country Club (up to 160)
1901 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-6848 • kishwaukeecc.org
The Mora Farm (up to 200) 10816 Watson Rd., Waterman 630-201-1333 • themorafarm.com
NIU Convocation Center
(up to 150) 15265 Quigley Rd., Sycamore 895-4797 • chapelinthepines.com
(up to 10,000) 1525 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 752-6800 • niuconvo.com
Faranda’s (up to 500)
NIU Holmes Student Center
302 Grove St., DeKalb 756-2345 • farandas.com
(up to 2,200) Normal & Lucinda Rd., DeKalb 753-1745 • niu.edu/hsc
Party Zone
(up to 75) 204 W. Elm St., Sycamore 508-6453
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
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
University Plaza
(up to 500) 900 Crane Dr., DeKalb 800-685-2755 conferencesatuplaza.com
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403 Edward, Sycamore, IL 815-895-3737
•Meeting Space for 10-300 People •Dining Room with Service Kitchen •Multi-Media Capabilities •Wi-Fi Throughout
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~ Soups, Salads & Comfort Food ~ Monday through Friday 11am to 8 pm
Open for Dinner ‘till 8 pm!
Lincoln Hwy. • DeKalb
112 East Lincoln (Downtown DeKalb)
Hwy.
DeKalb, IL 815-754-7703 (815) 754-7703
Full Service Catering • Unforgetable Desserts
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1969B DeKalb Avenue, • Sycamore, Il 60178
The area’s only in-stock tuxedo store Special Occasion and Prom Dresses
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815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
Phone: (815) 756-8150 Fax: (815) 756-1836
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tio Accommoda 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
Best Western DeKalb Inn & Suites
Hampton Inn & Suites
663 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 815-748-4323 or 1-800-Hampton 80 guest rooms
Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Complimentary Continental “On the House” Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Meeting Room up to 32, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry, Refrigerators and microwaves in every room
1212 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8661 or 1-800-WESTERN (937-8376) www.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, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center
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
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
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Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Refrigerators & Microwaves in all rooms.
* Some restrictions apply for pets. Please call individual properties.
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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
Parkside Bed and Breakfast
203 E. Roosevelt, DeKalb • 815-787-9526 parksidebedandbreakfast.com Amenities: Breakfast included, kitchenette, walk-in shower, Wi-Fi Access
Amenities: Free Continental Breakfast, Banquet Facilities, Mitchel Lounge, Wi-Fi Access
Quality Inn Motel 6 1860 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-899-6500 or 1-800-4-Motel6 motel6.com 51 guest rooms • Meeting rooms up to 10
Amenities: Fitness Center, Handicapped Accessible, Pet Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry
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, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center
Super 8 DeKalb NIU Holmes Student Center
800 W. Fairview Dr., DeKalb 815-748-4688 or 800-800-8000 • super8.com 44 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 30
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
Travel Inn
Amenities: Handicapped Accessible, Compact Refrigerator & Microwave in all rooms, Free Continental Breakfast, Banquet Facilities, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry
Amenities: Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Pet Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access, Guest Laundry
1116 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb • 815-756-3398 or 800-578-7878 • travelodge.com 99 guest rooms
Amenities: Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Pet Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access
RV & Campgrounds Shabbona Lake Campground
4201 Shabbona Grove Rd., Shabbona 824-2565 shabbonalake.com
Sycamore RV Resort
375 E. North Ave., Sycamore 895-5590 sycamorervresort.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
Walcamp in Kingston
32653 5 Points Rd., Kingston 784-5141 www.walcamp.org
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1314 W. Lincoln Highway DeKalb, IL 60115
815-748-7100 or 1-877-BAYMONT
1935 DeKalb Ave. • Sycamore IL 60178
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815-748-7400
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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800 West Fairview Drive I-88, Annie Glidden Rd. (NIU) exit
DeKalb, IL 60115
815/748-4688 • 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
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• 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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American 5-B’s Catering
Carmine’s
Eggsclusive Café
Bar-B-Que Express
Chick’N Shack
Egg Haven Pancakes & Café
190 W. Lincoln, Waterman 264-7752 • 5bscatering.com 105 Cherry St., Somonauk 630-546-9896 • thebbqexpress.net
Brenda’s Catering
9 N. Main St., Sandwich 786-2820
Brother’s Restaurant & Lounge 512 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-2133
Buster’s
1150 S. Fourth St., DeKalb 756-5100
Cabana Charley’s Tiki Bar and Grill 1470 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore 899-8454 • ccsycamore.com
2672 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 748-0008 • carminessubs.com 265 W. Peace Rd., Sycamore 895-2442 • chicknshack.com 105 W. Market St., Somonauk 498-3585 countrykitchenrestaurants.com
Flappy’s Pancake House
Corner Grill on Main
Flippin Eggs
Country Store and Catering
Gene’s Carry Out Inc.
1406 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-0700 • flappyspancakehouse.com
137 W. Main St., Genoa 784-2233 • corner-grill.com
831 S. 4th St., DeKalb 754-6900 • flippineggs.com
456 N. Main St., Sycamore 899-2333 • countrystorecatering.com
Crumpet’s Tea Room
Café 900
Dairy Dogs
1840 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-2999 • giordanos.com
Hillside Restaurant
121 N. 2nd St., DeKalb 756-4749 • hillsiderestaurant.com
675 E. State St., Sycamore 899-3500 • thedairydog.com
The Hinckley Café
435 E. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7701 • dairyjoydriveinn.com
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Genoa Café
Giordano’s of Sycamore
1200 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-0200 • culvers.com
Dairy Joy
125 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-6513 233 W. Main St., Genoa 784-6647
221 West Main St., Genoa 784-6121 • crumpetsillinois.com
Culver’s
900 Crane Dr., DeKalb 754-5770 or 800-685-2755 conferencesatuplaza.com
2562 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 748-1200
Country Kitchen
Café 72
682 Park Ave., Genoa 784-2626 • cafe72genoa.com
265 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore 899-3447 • eggsclusivecafe.com
116 E. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-9274
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The House Café
263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-9547 • thehousecafe.net
The Huddle
817 West Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb 758-8899 • thehuddledekalb.com
Hy-Vee
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
Jimmy Sam’s
1 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-1444
Johnny K’s
125 Duvick Ave., Sandwich 786-3088 • johnnykhotdogs.com
Junction Eating Place
816 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb 758-5441 • junctioneatingplace.com
Karshones Hometown Kafe
Mitchel Lounge
355 W. State St., Sycamore 981-8370 • janefargo.com
302 E Van Buren St., Malta 825-9009
Mudslingers Café
Kirkland Family Restaurant
22 E. State St., Sycamore 991-5742
507 W. Main St., Kirkland 522-3531
Mustang Bar & Grill 102 S. Third St., Malta 825-1022
Kountry Kitchen
114 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona 824-8404
Lincoln Inn Family Restaurant
Nat’s On Maple
112 S. Maple St., Sycamore 895-4243 • natsonmaple.com
Nel’s Catering
240 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-2345 • thelincolninn.com
116 S. Depot St., Somonauk 498-3678 • nelscatering.com
Lothson’s Karry Out Chicken
O’Leary’s Restaurant & Pub
644 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-4303
260 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-0000 • olearyspubandgrill.com
Lukulo’s
Page Street Diner
890 Pappas Dr., DeKalb 758-5853 or 758-2452 lukulos.com
122 E. Page St., Sycamore 895-5505
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
Banquet Room Available Open Open Daily Mon. - Thurs. at 4pm 11 atam Fri.at - Sun. 11 am
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Get exclusive daily food, drink specials & live music events only at facebook! (Located Just South of Huskie Stadium on Rt. 38) Visit us on the Web at www.fattyspub.com
815-899-8454
1470 S. Peace Rd. Sycamore, IL
(RTE 23 & Peace, Next to Country Inn & Suites)
Find our menu online at CCSYCAMORE.COM
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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Picket Fence
135 Main St., Sandwich 786-8648
Pita Pete’s, Inc.
901 T Lucinda Ave., DeKalb 758-3012 • pitapetes.com
Pokanoka’s Café
4100 Bluebird Ln., Shabbona 824-2481 • shabbonalake.com
Riccardi’s Red Hots
418 W. State St., Sycamore 991-2200 • riccardisredhots.com
Robert’s Drive In
227 Sycamore Rd., Genoa 784-3425
The Silverspoon Restaurant
Sycamore Parkway Restaurant
Sorrento’s
Tom & Jerry’s
740 E. Market St., Somonauk 498-1616 50W187 Rt 64, Maple Park 895-5466 • sorrentosranch.com
South Moon BBQ
146 E. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-9227 • southmoonbbq.com
Star 34 Family Restaurant 336 W. Church St., Sandwich 786-9898
The Sycamore Café
Sam’s Family Restaurant
1170 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 899-8070
Shark’s Fish and Chicken
Sweet Dream Desserts & Catering
11 W. North Ave., Cortland 756-5665 901 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb 758-6600
Shawn’s
605 E. State St., Sycamore 895-6700
1969 B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 756-8150 sweetdreamdesserts.com
204 Somonauk St., Sycamore 895-5282 • shawnscoffeeshop.com
215 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb 758-1675 tomandjerrysdekalb.com 1670 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 895-4420 sycamoretomandjerrys.com
Tommy O’s Family Restaurant
107 S. Sacramento St., Sycamore 895-9326
Village Courtyard
120 Market St., Somonauk 498-2414
Willow Hometown Café 351 N. Main St., Sycamore 991-5948
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK AT 11 A.M.
Best Wine Selections in town Private room for 20 Live music Wednesday - Saturday Dinner Monday - Saturday 4-11 Bar open late Open for lunch Wednesday only from 11-2 • Closed Sunday
226 E. Lincoln Hwy., Downtown DeKalb 815.217.0990 | tapalaluna.com
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
Reservations Suggested
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R e s t a u ra n t s Ethnic Acquaviva Winery 47W614 Route 38, Maple Park 630-365-0333 acquavivawinery.com
Bea’s Wok ‘n Roll
1402 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 756-1660
Burritoville
1026 Hillcrest Dr., DeKalb 756-8848 burritovilledekalb.com
China House
1900 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 748-0032 chinahousedekalb.com
China Inn
630 Plaza Dr., Sycamore 899-1188 chinainnsycamore.info
China One
131 S. 4th St., DeKalb 756-9102 chinaonedekalb.com
China Wok
Fanatico Italian Restaurant
1215 Blackhawk Rd., DeKalb 517-0392 or 517-1740
Flamingo Restaurant and Ice Cream Mexican Cuisine 1029 Pleasant St., DeKalb 901-0049
Fushi Yami Hibachi n’ Sushi
822 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-8868 • fushiyami.com
Great Wall
901 #M Lucinda Ave. DeKalb 758-5635 greatwalldekalb.com
Haru of Japan
3206 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 517-0098
Los Rancheros
2350 #A Sycamore Rd. DeKalb 758-2200 • restaurantsdekalb.com
540 E. Main St., Ste. B, Genoa 784-9688 hotchinawok.com
Mediterraneo
Eduardo’s Mexican Restaurant
Mikimoto Japanese Steakhouse
214 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-2677 eduardosdekalb.com
El Burrito Loco
185 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-6060 • elburritoloco.net
122 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8450 mediterraneodekalb.com
826 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-1212 • dekalbmikimoto.com
Panda House
901 Lucinda Ave., Ste. M DeKalb 758-0051 pandahousedekalb.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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Ren’s Chinese Restaurant
Tacos Salsas Y Carnitas
Taxco Restaurant
Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant
Taki’s Mediterranean
Thai Pavilion
310 E. State St. #10, Sycamore 899-8883
624 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-1201 • rositas.com
Santa Fe Restaurant
132 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-6737 • santaferestaurant.net
1021 W. Hillcrest Dr., Ste. A, DeKalb 787-6898 219 W. State St., Sycamore 991-5443
Tapa La Luna
223 W. State St., Sycamore 895-2545 • taxcorestaurant.com 131 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-6445 thaipavilionskokie.com
226 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb 217-0990 • tapalaluna.com
Yen Ching
Farmers Inn
Hink’s Bar & Grill
Fat Bob’s
Hometown Sports Bar & Grill
810 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-2007 • yenchingdekalb.com
Bar & Grill Bootlegger’s Bar, Grill & Pizza
107 Main St., Maple Park 827-3066
Brown Pub
200 Somonauk Rd., Hinckley 286-3329
Bull Moose Bar & Grille 202 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-8002 or 630-638-2373 bullmoosebar.com
Coupe’s Bar & Grill
101 S. Viking Vie Rd., Lee 824-8405
Cub & Spank’s Inc.
113 N. Maple St., Sycamore 895-4015
DeRailed
521 Main St., Kirkland 522-9808 500 Main St., Kirkland 522-3204
Fat Boyz Pub & Grille
332 W. State St., Sycamore 991-5195
Fatty’s Pub & Grille
1312 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-7737 • fattyspub.com
Five Points Pub
105 S. Main St., Kingston 784-3500
Hill’s Tap
319 W. Main St., Genoa 784-5982
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
48 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-7700
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Karlsbad Tavern
Molly’s Eatery & Drinkery
R & R Pub
Kelly’s Pub & American Grill
Mustang Bar & Grill
Rambo’s Bar & Grill
MVP Sports Bar & Grill
Ski’s All American Pub
Olde Tyme Inn
Sullivan’s Tavern
PJ’s Courthouse Tavern & Grille
The Top Shelf Grille & Bar
413 W. Main St., Genoa 784-6336
14 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-3632
KJ’s Tap & Grill
518 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-2577
Knuckle Hedz
1 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-9400 • knucklehedzbar.com
Lord Stanley’s Annex
142 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-9031
Lost Mine
1745 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 895-5125 • bowlfourseasons.com
Maple Park Pub & Grill 221 N. Main St., Maple Park 827-3452
1000 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 517-0335 102 S. Third St., Malta 825-1022
109 W. Commanche, Shabbona 824-8469 140 W. Market St., Somonauk 498-1997 • rambosbar.com
122 S. California St., Sycamore 895-1888 109 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-9700 • oldetymeinn.com
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
202 W. State St., Sycamore 895-9253 pjscourthousetavern.com
Twin Tavern
Pour House
1028 S. 4th St., DeKalb 756-9604
103 E. Railroad St., Kingston 784-5700
Welcome Matt
Pub West Pizza
149 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-3949
100 W. Adams St., Waterman 264-3637
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112 South Maple St. Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 895-4243
Where food & friends come together. Maple St. Salad
Jambalaya
natsonmaple.com 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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Restaurants
Pizza Brian’s Pizza
Moscato’s
Terry’s Pizza
Chumly’s Pizza
Mugzzies Pizzeria & Restaurant
Toppers Pizza
20 W. Benson Ave., Cortland 754-0000 doughbrotherspizzeria.com
Pizza Pros
Uncle Milty’s Pizza Palace
Gonzo’s Pizzeria
Pizza Villa
Village Pizza
Hot Stuff Pizza
Pub West Pizza
Vinny’s Pizza & Wings
Italian Dreams Pizza
Rosati’s Pizza
146 E. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7071 312 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona 824-2754
Dough Brothers Pizzeria
9 N. Main St., Sandwich 786-3322 411 Main St., Kirkland 522-3510 436 N. Main St., Sycamore 899-0905 • italiandreamspizza.com
Jimmy Sam’s
1 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-1444
Joe’s Pizza & Pub
313 W. Main St., Genoa 784-6186
Michael Angelo’s Pizza & Pasta 309 Main St., Maple Park 827-4417
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532 E. Main St., Genoa 784-2929
117 Comanche Ave., Shabbona 824-2262 1015 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-7755 • toppers.com
2030 Baron Dr., Sycamore 895-6849 • mugzzies.com 1205 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-4776 • pizzaprosdekalb.com 824 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8116 • pizzavilla.com 100 E. Adams St., Waterman 264-3736 407 Sycamore Rd., Genoa 784-4403 710 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 786-1500 630 Plaza Dr., Sycamore 895-4646 rosatispizza.com
Sam’s Pizza
526 E. State St., Sycamore 895-6121
140 W. Market St., Somonauk 498-4108 • rambosbar.com 307 E. Adams, Malta 825-2270 221 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 787-6200 vinnyspizzadekalb.com
World Famous Pizza
(inside Lord Stanleys) 142 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-8718 jbsworldfamouspizza.com
World Famous Pizza
124 E. State St., Sycamore 899-5074 jbsworldfamouspizza.com
State Street Pizza
1001 W. State St., Sycamore 895-1282
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Sweet Treats & Bakeries Aspen Leaf Frozen Yogurt
1015 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb • 517-0237 aspenleafyogurt.com
Brenda’s Frozen Custard
205 S. Wells St., Sandwich • 570-2236
Cassie’s Popcorn
Corner of State and Maple, Sycamore Corner of 2nd and Locust, DeKalb 751-7099 • cassiespopcorn.com
Chesapeake Bagel Bakery
122 S. First St., #1, DeKalb • 754-5211
The Confectionary
149 N. Second St., DeKalb • 758-5990 theconfectionary.com 235 W. State St., Sycamore • 899-1616 theconfectionary.com
Elleson’s Bakery
344 W. State St., Sycamore • 895-4533 ellesonsbakery.com
The Neighborhood Bakery & Deli 2205 Pleasant St., DeKalb • 748-7707 theneighborhoodbakeryanddeli.com
Ollie’s Frozen Custard
2290 Oakland Dr., Sycamore • 758-8222 olliessycamore.com
Polka Dot Bakery / Hidden Grounds Coffee Shop (inside Energym) 1715 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore • 764-9747 polkadotbakery.net
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 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
Teresa’s Bakery
817 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb • 754-0226
Tropical Sno
403 E. State St., Sycamore • 899-5601
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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ts n e v E f o r a d Calen January January 4th-5th 5 Bluegill/5 Crappie Contest Weekend Shabbona • shabbonalake.com
January 7th-February 15th NIU School of Art Faculty Exhibition
Northern Illinois University School of Art art.niu.edu
January 8th-9th Northern Illinois Farm Show
NIU Convocation Center • DeKalb Indoor farm show, featuring products and services available to manage successful farm operations from more than 200 companies. niuconvo.com
January 12th NIU Bridal Expo
NIU Duke Ellington Ballroom, Holmes Student Center • DeKalb. Free to the public. Over 50 exhibitors, groom’s room, bridal fashion show, taste testing and more! niu.edu/hsc
January 18th LeVentdu Nord
DeKalb • French Canadian Folk Group performs at DeKalb High School Auditorium at 7pm. funmeevents.com
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January 30th The Underpants
DeKalb • NIU School of Theatre and Dance. Set in Dusseldorf, Germany in 1910, Louise Maske inadvertently drops her ill-fitting drawers in the middle of town square. niu. edu/theatre
February February 1st The Groundhog Gala
Midwest Museum of Natural History Sycamore • Enjoy a fabulous evening filled with entertainment, exhibitors, a silent auction and more. mmnh.org
February 6th Comedian Brian Regan
Egyptian Theatre • DeKalb egyptiantheatre.org
February 15th Gaelic Storm
Egyptian Theatre • DeKalb egyptiantheatre.org
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February 20th Woyzeck
DeKalb • NIU School of Theatre and Dance. Based on a real person, Johann Christian Woyzeck. niu.edu/theatre
February 22nd Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra
DeKalb • Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, NIU 7:30pm • kishorchestra.org
March
March 13th-16th & 20th-23rd Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
DeKalb • Stage Coach Theatre stagecoachers.com
March 14th & 15th IESA State Wrestling Championships DeKalb • niuconvo.com
March 15th Live Raptor Program
Sycamore • The Midwest Museum of Natural History. Meet amazing birds of prey from the Northern Illinois Raptor Center. mmnh.org
March 21st Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra
DeKalb • NIU Music Building, Boutell Memorial Concert Hall. niu.edu/music
March 27th Look Homeward, Angel
An adaptation by Kett Fings of Thomas Wolfe’s semi-autobiographical first novel. niu.edu/theatre
April
April 6th Jack Hanna “Into the Wild” Live!
DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre egyptiantheatre.org
April 12th Breakfast with the Bunny DeKalb • dekalb.org
April 15th Amicizia Trio
DeKalb • NIU Music Building, Recital Hall niu.edu/music
April 16th Taste of Spring
Downtown Sycamore • Festive sycamore celebration with games, prizes, crafts, food, petting zoo, live music and family entertainment. discoversycamore.com
April 16th Music by NIU Composers
DeKalb • NIU Music Building niu.edu/music
April 1st-30th Mega Big Fish Contest Month Shabbona • shabbonalake.com
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April 19th Kites Over Sycamore
Sycamore Park • Come join us for some high flying fun. Create & decorate your own kites. karfre.com
April 24th Spring Dance Concert 2014
DeKalb • NIU School of Theatre & Dance This show will show many facets of dance expression, including modern, ballet, experimental and jazz. niu.edu/theatre
April 25th Red Hat Day
Genoa • Red Hatters from throughout Northern Illinois will fill downtown with their own brand of fun. genoamainstreet.com
April 26th Magic Show
Cortland Community Park cortlandil.org
April 28th NIU Percussion Ensemble #3
DeKalb • NIU School of Music niu.edu/music
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May
May 2nd & 3rd Community-Wide Garage Sales Cortland • cortlandil.org
May 3rd Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra
DeKalb • NIU School of Music niu.edu/music
May 4th Cinco de Mayo
Sycamore • Festive Sycamore celebration with live music and family entertainment. sycamorecincodemayo.com
May 8th-10th & 15th-18th Cheaper by the Dozen DeKalb • Stage Coach stagecoachers.com
May 11th Sundays at Sandwich Antique Show Sandwich • Sandwich Fairgrounds sundayatsandwichantiques.com
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June
June 1st - September 28th Sycamore Farmers Market
Sycamore • Corner of Somonauk & Elm Street. Sundays 10am-2pm. Featuring locally grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers, and artisan crafts. discoversycamore.com
June 5th Ladies Night Out
Sycamore • ddjewelers.com
May 18th Open House/Open Barn
DeKalb • Joseph F. Glidden Homestead Musical entertainment, working Blacksmith shop, house and barn tours. gliddenhomestead.org
May 24th-October 25th Genoa Open Air Market
Genoa • Last Saturday of every month. Fresh produce, antiques, crafts, new items and more. genoamainstreet.com
May 25th Antique Car Show & Flea Market Sandwich • Sandwich Fairgrounds sandwich-il.org
May 26th Memorial Day Parade DeKalb • dekalb.org
May 26th Memorial Day Celebration
Somonauk • Center of Town. 10:00 am Memorial parade, water fights and barbeque pork chops. vil.somonauk.il.us
May 31st - June 1st Northern Illinois Art Show
Sycamore • Court House Lawn. kval.us
June 5th-7th & 12th-15th Twelve Angry Jurors
DeKalb • Stage Coach Theatre stagecoachers.com
June - September DeKalb Farmers Market
DeKalb • Van Buer Plaza Every Thursday. Featuring locally grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers, and artesian crafts. dekalb.org
June 6th-7th-8th Malta Days
Malta • Soundstage, carnival, bingo, food and craft fair, beer garden & more. villageofmalta.net
June 7th Tractor Trot 5K
Malta • Lions Park • tractortrot.com
June 7th Parks and Rec - 5K Run
Hinckley • hinckleyil.com
June 8th & 22nd Blacksmith Demonstrations and Tours
DeKalb • Joseph F. Glidden Homestead July 13th & 27th, August 10th, September 14th & 28th, October 12th & 26th Noon-4pm • gliddenhomestead.org
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June 10th-August 19th DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts
DeKalb • Hopkins Park Tuesdays at 8:00 pm • dekalbparkdistrict.com
June 11th-14th Genoa Days
Genoa • Rides, games, food, bands and a parade. genoamainstreet.com
June 12th-14th Treasures from the Attic
Sycamore • City-wide estate, yard and sidewalk sales throughout Sycamore. discoversycamore.com
June 13th Magic Show
Cortland • Cortland Community Park cortlandil.org
June 17th Summer on State
Sycamore • Free outdoor movie. discoversycamore.com
June 21st Community-wide Garage Sales Hinckley • hinckleybusiness.com
June 21st Rockin’ for Reptiles
Sycamore • Live encounters with reptiles at the Midwest Museum of Natural History. Musical entertainment. mmnh.org
June 21st-22nd Bike MS Tour de Farms DeKalb • niuconvo.com
July July 3rd-5th Kirkland Fourth of July Celebration
Kirkland • Huge parade, food, entertainment & fireworks. villageofkirkland.com
July 4th Fourth of July Celebration in Hopkins Park DeKalb • Vendors, food, crafts, live music, and fireworks. dekalbparkdistrict.com
July 4th Pokanoka’s Run/Walk
Shabbona • pokanokasrun.com
July 4th Fireworks Over Lake Shabbona Shabbona • Shabbona Lake shabbonalake.com
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July 5th & 6th 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 sandwichparkdistrict.org
July 8th Summer on State
Sycamore. Free outdoor movie. discoversycamore.com
July 10th-13th & 17th-20th How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying
DeKalb • Stage Coach Theatre stagecoachers.com
July 13th & 27th Blacksmith Demonstrations and Tours
DeKalb • Joseph F. Glidden Homestead July 7th & 21st, August 11th, September 8th & 22nd, October 13th & 27th Noon-4pm • gliddenhomestead.org
July 14th-15th Bluegill Contest Weekend
Shabbona • shabbonalake.com
July 18th - 20th 9th Annual Let’s Dance Big Band Weekend DeKalb • justmakeithappen-dekalb.com
July 19th Kingston Fest & Kardboard Boat Regatta
Kingston • Kiddie Games, rides, craft, food, 5K run, and a regatta consisting of full size boats made entirely out of cardboard. Race on the Kishwaukee River at Kingston Township Park. villageofkingston.org/events
July 19th-27th Kishwaukee Fest
DeKalb • Celebrate music all week long with concerts and other activities. Friday night is the twilight parade thru downtown DeKalb. kishwaukeefest.com
July 25th Summer on State
Sycamore • Free outdoor movie. discoversycamore.com
July 25th-26th Somonauk Summer Fest
Somonauk • Parade, cruise night, top entertainment, beer garden and more. somonauksummerfest.com
July 19th Waterman Summerfest & Tractor Show
Waterman • Antique tractors, craft vendors, kids petal tractor pull and more. watermanlions.com
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July 26th Farm Fest
Genoa • Tractor run, parade, farm animals and more. genoamainstreet.com
July 26th-27th Sycamore’s Turning Back Time Weekend
Sycamore • Saturday-Cruise night, free concert by Vintage Vinyl, Classic Car Cruise, food vendors, beer garden and 50’s themed contest. Sunday-Classic car show with over 1,000 cars. discoversycamore.com
August August 3rd Art at Ellwood & Ice Cream Social
DeKalb • Join us for the combination Art Fair and Ice Cream Social from 9am-4pm. Features 40 artist booths, tours of the Ellwood mansion, a concert, ice cream, and a concert by the DeKalb Municipal Band. ellwoodhouse.org
August 8th-9th Cortland Summer Fest
Cortland • Several live bands, beer garden and food vendors. cortlandil.org
August 14th-17th Sycamore’s Steam Show & Threshing Bee
Sycamore • Taylor Marshal Farm, Antique farm equipment tractor-pull, food, music and Threshing Bee. threshingbee.org
August 10th Blacksmith Demonstrations and Tours
DeKalb • Joseph F. Glidden Homestead July 7th & 21st, August 11th, September 8th & 22nd, October 13th & 27th. Noon-4pm • gliddenhomestead.org
August 13th Pick’in in the Park
Kirkland • A night of music in the park. villageofkirkland.com
August 12th Ice Cream Social
Hinckley • Live music, face painting and fun! hinckleybusiness.com
August 14th-16th & 21st-24th Arsenic and Old Lace DeKalb • Stage Coach Theatre stagecoachers.com
August 23rd Block Party
Sycamore • Kids activities, free concerts, bags tournament, beer garden & food vendors. discoversycamore.com
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August 23rd Corn Classic Race
DeKalb • dekalbcornclassic.org
August 29th-31st DeKalb Corn Fest
Downtown DeKalb • Free admission, soundstage, carnival, food and beer garden. cornfest.com
August 24th Genoa Pioneer Day
Genoa • Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society. Old time tradesmen & crafter demonstrate skills, stagecoach rides and more. genoamainstreet.com
September 13th Ride Like An Egyptian
DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre egyptiantheatre.org
August 28th NIU’s Opening Football Game
DeKalb • Huskies vs. Presbyterian College niuhuskies.com
September 13th Wine on the Terrace
DeKalb • The Ellwood House terrace provides an elegant setting for an evening of wines, appetizers and music. 4:00pm-7:00pm. ellwoodhouse.org
August 30th-September 1st Maple Park Fun Fest
Maple Park • Soundstage, softball tournaments, car and motorcycle show and craft fair. villageofmaplepark.com
September 14th Kite Fest
August 30th-September 1st Jonamac Orchard Opening Weekend
DeKalb • Corner of Lucinda and Kishwaukee Drive, NIU Campus. Stunt kites, dancing kites, food, and activities for the kids & family. dekalbcountycvb.com
Malta • Pick your own apples, corn maze, petting zoo, baked pies & doughnuts and much more! jonamacorchard.com
September September 3rd-7th Sandwich Fair
Sandwich • Held every year since 1889, it is the oldest continuing county fair in the State of Illinois. sandwichfair.com
September 11th-14th & 18th-21st Urinetown: The Musical
September 14th & 28th Blacksmith Demonstrations and Tours
DeKalb • Joseph F. Glidden Homestead July 7th & 21st, August 11th, September 8th & 22nd, October 13th & 27th Noon-4pm • gliddenhomestead.org
September 20th Muskie Contest Weekend
Shabbona • Shabbona Lake shabbonalake.com
DeKalb • Stage Coach Theatre The Musical is a satirical comedy musical from 2001. It satirizes the legal systems, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, bureaucracy, corporate management and municipal politics. stagecoachers.com
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September 25th Fall Festival of Crafts Show
DeKalb • Joseph F. Glidden Homestead July 7th & 21st, August 11th, September 8th & 22nd, October 13th & 27th Noon-4pm • gliddenhomestead.org
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October October 3rd-4th, 10th-11th, 17th-18th & 24th-25th 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 5th Annual Elmwood Heritage Cemetery Walk Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore • Explore the cemetery and hear a variety of stories about extraordinary people connected to Sycamore. sycamorehistory.org
October 9th-11th & 16th-19th To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday
DeKalb • Stage Coach Theatre. David loves his wife, Gillian. Unfortunately, she died two years ago. stagecoachers.com
October 12th Cortland Fall Parade and Festival
Cortland • Parade, games, carnival, crafts and food vendors. cortlandil.org
October 17th-19th, 24th-26th, 30th-31st & Nov 1st Amenti: Egyptian Theatre Haunted House
DeKalb • Featuring over 20 different scenes on 6 different levels. amenti.info
October 22nd-26th Sycamore Pumpkin Fest
Sycamore • Historic downtown Sycamore is decorated with hundreds of carved and painted pumpkins, parade, craft shows, food vendors, carnival and more. sycamorepumpkinfestival.com
October 23rd Downtown Trick-or-Treating
Downtown Sycamore • 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm discoversycamore.com
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October 25th Creepy Crawly Halloween Party
November 17th Annual Holiday Open House
October 25th Pumpkin Fest Historic Home Tour
November 21st Moonlight Madness
Sycamore • The Midwest Museum of Natural History. Trick-or-treat throughout the decorated Museum. mmnh.org
DeKalb • Joseph F. Glidden Homestead Working Blacksmith shop, holiday festivities, music and more. gliddenhomestead.org
Sycamore • Midwest Museum of Natural History • mmnh.org
Sycamore • Beat black Friday and shop downtown Sycamore for great holiday finds! discoversycamore.com
October 25th Spooktacular Trick-or-Treating
November 21st-23rd Holly Days
DeKalb • Bring the family to trick-or-treat, make a craft, and have a spooktacular time. 1pm-3pm • dekalb.org
DeKalb • Stroll store to store, enjoy free treats and discounts to kick off the holiday season. dekalb.org
October 26th Pumpkin Run 10K
November 22nd Waterman Gobbler Gallop
Sycamore • discoversycamore.com
November November 2nd Glidden Homestead Patent Day Celebration
DeKalb • Noon-4pm with Barbed Wire Sites Tour at 11am & 2pm. gliddenhomestead.org
November 6th 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 8th “1864” - Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War
Sycamore • Sycamore History Museum sycamorehistory.org
November 8th Cortland Turkey Trot 5K
Cortland • cortlandlions.com
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December
December 1st-30th Festival of Trees
Sycamore • The Midwest Museum of Natural History. mmnh.org December 4th
Winter Chocolate Walk
Sycamore • Indulge yourself with some sweet savings and make your holiday shopping a treat. discoversycamore.com
December 4th Santa Comes to DeKalb
DeKalb • Cookies, cocoa and caroling at the Egyptian Theatre help to celebrate Santa’s arrival at 7pm. dekalb.org
December 4th-7th & 11th-14th White Christmas DeKalb • Stage Coach Theatre stagecoachers.com
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December 6th, 13th & 20th Visits with Santa
Genoa • genoacc.com
DeKalb • 11:00 am to 2:00 pm dekalb.org
December 5th-7th Ellwood Holiday Traditions Weekend DeKalb • Holiday open house and tours of the decorated mansion. ellwoodhouse.org
December 5th-7th, 12th-14th, 19th-21st Santa House Sycamore • Courthouse Lawn discoversycamore.com
December 5th Walk with Santa
December 6th Holiday House Walk Five beautifully decorated and historic homes in Hinckley open to the public. hinckleyil.com
December 12th-13th Cookies with Santa Sycamore Golf Course Clubhouse sycamoreparkdistrict.com
Sycamore • Parade with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and elves through Sycamore’s historic downtown district to the traditional Courthouse tree lighting. discoversycamore.com
December 6th, 13th & 20th Carriage Rides DeKalb Public Library • dekalb.org
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Since being incorporated in 1865, the Town of Cortland has been characterized by small hometown living in a warm community atmosphere. Visit us throughout the year for our annual town Garage Sales, 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. Make a date for lunch and shop our historic downtown to find vintage clothing and gifts. Outdoor seating invites you to linger in the beautiful surroundings while live music is performed at lunchtime from June through September at Van Buer Plaza during the farmers market. Shop, Stay and Play in DeKalb!
Genoa Make Genoa your destination for a great day in a historic community. We are easy to find at the intersection of Illinois Routes 72 and 23. Browse unique shops, choose from a variety of restaurants including a Victorian tea room, cafes, ethnic restaurants and taverns. Sample local wines, 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 twotime class 1A Girls State champions. Hinckley is a great place to live and grow up. 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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y t n u o C b l a K Explore De Kingston Kingston is a small town located along Route 72 in northern DeKalb County where every summer you can find boats made entirely out of cardboard being raced on the Kishwaukee River during Kingston Fest’s Kardboard Boat Regatta.
Kirkland Kirkland is rich in the small town American traditions. Come see us during our 4th of July celebration and experience the best fireworks in northern Illinois. Enjoy a game of disc golf, try skateboarding, or visit one of the most beautiful veteran’s memorials in the country, where each Memorial Day weekend we honor those who have served our great nation.
Lee The Village of Lee is located on the DeKalb and Lee County border. Our small town takes pride in our Scandinavian history.
Malta Come share in the Lincoln Highway’s wonderful heritage. Our seedling mile mural is a hand-painted, unique work of art. The mural is located on the Historical Society’s Old Town Hall Museum at 127 North Third Street. It depicts the history of the first concrete mile of paved highway coast to coast. Our small town festival in June with big town attractions will feature free entertainment all weekend, a carnival, food vendors, car show and beer garden. Visit Jonamac Orchard September through 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 Sandwich is centrally located 60 miles west of Chicago. Visitors and residents can pursue a number of specialty shops and fine restaurants. The Sandwich Antique Market and Sandwich Fair bring visitors. Historic Sandwich Opera House, local home for the performing arts, provides 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 has five earthen fishing piers, a handicap-accessible fishing pier and is open year-round.
Somonauk The Village of Somonauk lies at the southern end of DeKalb County. Attend Somonauk Summer Fest July 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.
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 doughnuts, pick apples, or find the perfect pumpkin. Enhance your holiday traditions with a farm-fresh 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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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.