Dekalb County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Cortland | DeKalb | Genoa | Hinckley | Kingston | Kirkland | Lee | Malta Maple Park | Sandwich | Shabbona | Somonauk | Sycamore | Waterman

815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521

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Cozy Hampton Bed • Friendly Service Complimentary Hot Breakfast

815/748-4323 663 S. Annie Glidden Rd. • DeKalb, IL 60115

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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

Scan with your smart phone to explore DeKalb County

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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!

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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.

Welcome

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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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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

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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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Group Outings Corporate Meetings

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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

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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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An Idyllic Getaway For Your Relaxation & Leisure

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

(815) 787-9526

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Imagination

LIVE!

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

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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

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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.

19412 Shabbona Rd. Malta, IL 60150 (815) 825-2158 Follow Mini Abe’s Visit to DeKalb County at

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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 High

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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.

815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521

• 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

815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521

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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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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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y t n u o C b l a DeK DeKalb County is just 60 miles west of Chicago and offers one-of-kind venues that will make your special day unique. We offer affordable and comfy accommodations for your wedding party and guests. Find the right venue to make your day memorable no matter what the size of your budget.

From small and intimate, to big and opulent, we have it all. Here, you’ll find everything you need to make your wedding day picture perfect.

Picture your ceremony in an outdoor chapel, on the stage of a theatre, in a vineyard, in a garden, or in a castle. Make one phone call to the DeKalb County CVB and we’ll assist with booking hotel rooms, on-site tours, venue suggestions, and a list of wedding related services.

Relax and enjoy a day of pampering at one of our spas before you head down the aisle.

Call us today at 877/335-2521

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Spas & Salons Amanda’s Spa & Beauty Services 852 S. 4th St., DeKalb 748-5887 • amanda-spa.com

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

815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521

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

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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

For more information and other meeting venue options call 877/335-2521

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Stop In And Try Our New Comfort

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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

*FREE Invitations *FREE Groom’s Tuxedo

1969B DeKalb Avenue, • Sycamore, Il 60178

The area’s only in-stock tuxedo store Special Occasion and Prom Dresses

Please call to reserve your day, See us at:

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Over 60 years of Service • Alterations

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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Holiday Inn Express Sycamore

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

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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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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• Free weekday morning paper • Indoor pool & whirlpool • Exercise room • Refrigerator & Microwave

800-456-4000

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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

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Family Friendly with 3 HD TVs & the area’s largest HD jumbo screen for you sports fans.

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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

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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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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

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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 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

Sandwich • sandwich-il.org

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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Northern Illinois University

College of Visual and Performing Arts

Welcome Visitors and Area Residents! We invite you to the NIU campus to attend any of our numerous offerings in visual art, music, theatre and dance.

• The NIU Art Museum (first floor, west end of Altgeld Hall) contrasts the challenges of contemporary art with the riches of traditional visual media through rotating displays of thematic exhibitions and related programming.

• The Office of External Programs brings the talents and resources of the College to people in the community and region with workshops, conferences, lessons, summer camps, and other events.

• The School of Art hosts student and professional exhibitions in the Olson Gallery, 2nd floor, Arends Hall.

• The School of Music presents 225 concerts and recitals each year ranging from classical to jazz, world music to experimental.

• The School of Theatre and Dance presents over 100 days of theatrical programming from the new and avant garde to the great epochs and classical ballet.

To view events taking place while you are visiting and exploring DeKalb County, please go to www.vpa.niu.edu/cvpa/events.

We look forward to seeing you!

Northern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Printed by authority of the State of Illinois.