Dekalb County Visitors Guide 2016

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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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Debbie Armstrong, Executive Director

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Promoting tourism in DeKalb County 815/756-1336: 877/335-2521 darmstrong@dekalbcountycvb.com dekalbcountycvb.com

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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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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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fresh off

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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sports &

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

Genoa Township Park, Pool & Recreation Center 400 East 2nd Street, Genoa 784-5612 • genoaparks.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

Sandwich Park District 1001 N. Latham, Sandwich 786-8044 sandwichparkdistrict.org

Shabbona Lake State Park 100 Preserve Road, Shabbona 824-2106 • shabbonalake.com

Somonauk Community Park

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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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County Farm Woods linked to the DeKalb/Sycamore Trail and is a great rest stop along your way.

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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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806 DeKalb Ave., Suite 1, Sycamore 991-7175 • 2-sisters.com

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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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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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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Enjoy our complimentary Smart Start hot breakfast bar and wireless internet access.

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1935 DeKalb Ave. • Sycamore IL 60178

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203 East Roosevelt Street • DeKalb, IL 60115

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Hometown Hospitality Indoor Heated Pool Wireless High Speed Internet Guest Laundry Complimentary Breakfast Meeting Facility Complimentary Newspapers Standard Rooms And Suites Available

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

Free on Admissi

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

WHERE

WORLDS COLLIDE,

ON A MENU.

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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

Malta • jonamacorchard.com

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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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NIU Art Museum........................... 9

DeKalb Airport ........................... 21

NIU Convocation Center............ 63

DeKalb Corn Fest........................ 40

NIU Dept. of Visual Arts............. 64

DeKalb Harley Davidson............. 29

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DeKalb Park District.................... 19

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DeKalb Public Library.................... 9

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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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