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2 dekalbcountycvb.com Welcome to DeKalb County
Come to DeKalb County to experience our “Contemporary Culture & Countryside Charm.” We are located just 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 all a part of our landscape … we have something for everyone.
Savor local cuisine, shop 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.
This year we are proud to host the IHSA state football championships, IESA state wrestling championships, Illinois Square Dancers Association Convention, Jehovah Witness Conventions, Pop Warner Cheer, MS: Tour de Farms, and Team Dance Illinois to name just a few of the groups we will welcome to DeKalb County.
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 [email protected] dekalbcountycvb.com
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Welcome 3 The 2015 DeKalb County Visitors Guide was published by Shaw Media Transportation 6 The DeKalb County CVB would like to Group Tours 7 express our appreciation to the following Historical DeKalb County 10-11 organizations and individuals for help bringing this visitors guide to you: Arts & Attractions 12-13 Drive the Lincoln Highway 14 The DeKalb County Board The DeKalb County Economic The Great Outdoors 16 Development Committee
Wineries & Breweries 17 Legislative Center Sports & Recreation 18-20 200 North Main Street Sycamore, IL 60178 10th Annual Kite Fest 21 (815) 895-7189 Northern Illinois University 22 www.dekalbcountyorg.com Shopping 24-29 Project Manager: Lisa Angel Design & Layout: Allison LaPorta Weddings in DeKalb County 30 Cover Photo: MorningStar Media Spas & Salons 30-31
County Map 32-33 Every attempt has been made to verify that the information in this guide is Meetings & Event Venues 34 correct. The DCCVB assumes no liability Accommodations 36-37 for incorrect, omitted, or outdated information. At the time of print, all Restaurants 41-47 information was correct as supplied. We Calendar of Events 48-58 encourage you to visit: dekalbcounty.cvb.com prior to your trip Our Communities 59-61 for any changes in event dates or other information. Advertising Index 62
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4 dekalbcountycvb.com Faranda’s is DeKalb County’s Premier Choice for: • Weddings • Business Events • Seminars • Bridal & Baby Showers • Parties & much more! 302 Grove Street • Downtown DeKalb (815) 981-3304 • farandas.com
Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Catering in Downtown DeKalb for over 40 years!
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5 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 Transportation
City of DeKalb The Green and Blue Line Bus Services connecting DeKalb and Sycamore Green Line Bus Service are affordable and open to the general public. The cost is $.50 per ride. 1606 Bethany Road Children under 5 ride free. Exact change is required. Senior Citizens (60 and DeKalb, IL older), persons with disabilities and Medicare conditions ride free. 815-758-3932 Busses run Monday – Friday, from 7am – 9pm., except holidays. They also City of Sycamore connect between Sycamore and DeKalb at the following locations: Blue Line Bus Service Front entrance of Kishwaukee Hospital (One Kish Hospital Drive) 1606 N. Bethany Road Bus Shelter at Ben Gordon (12 Health Services Drive) Sycamore, IL South Entrance of Wal-Mart (2300 Sycamore Road) 815-758-3932
DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport HUSKIE BUS LINE 3232 Pleasant St. • DeKalb, IL Veolia Transportation 815-748-2020 • [email protected] 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 The Huskie line bus service is in full swing when NIU to the Peace Road exit. Runways are capable of is in session. NIU students ride free with current handling small planes and corporate jets. From the student identification. Public may ride for $1.00 north or south, take I-39 to I-88 east, then to the (exact change only). Children under 5 ride free with Peace Road exit. an adult. Check their website for complete details on routes and times. Instrument landing system for Runway 2 has been published. No landing fees. ELBURN TRAIN SHUTTLE Airport identifier is DKB. 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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There is so much to do and see in DeKalb County. TAXI Come and stay for the day or better yet spend the night. We offer sample itineraries on our website B.O.W.’s Taxi Service 815-217-1242 at: dekalbcountycvb.com, but the possibilities are endless. STS 815-899-1902 The DeKalb County Convention & Visitors Bureau staff provide complimentary services and assist with custom itineraries, hotel accommodations, locally LIMOS themed and educational tours. Blue Sky Limousine 815/787-9800 Visit one of our museums, enjoy live theatre, tour a winery or a craft brewery, experience a farm or barn Custom DeKalb O’Hare Limousine tour. Enjoy a leisurely lunch or dinner and sample 815/517-0614 some of the local confections. Then get ready to DeCab Taxi indulge in a little retail therapy in one of our historical 322 E. Sunset Pl., DeKalb, IL shopping districts. 815/757-6430 • facebook.com/decab.taxi If you are looking to escape to the great outdoors, Electric Limo Eco-conscious tour our community gardens, visit an apple Transportation orchard, pumpkin patch or a corn maze. Enjoy a 1831 W. Forestview, Sycamore, IL demonstration on how to make apple cider, shop for 630/674-4244 • electriclimoco.com locally grown food and indulge in fall treats. Homes James Limousine 815/748-5466 • DeKalb, IL Welcome bags are provided to visitors along with maps and other helpful information to make your Limo Bill Limousine stay more enjoyable compliments of the bureau. 2300 Sycamore Rd., Ste. 2, DeKalb 815/739-4455 Call us at 877/335-2521 or email TransVac – Voluntary Action Center [email protected] 1606 Bethany Road, Sycamore 815/758-3932 today so we can help plan your visit to DeKalb County today! SOS Limos 604 Northgate Dr., Sycamore 815/690-3967
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8 dekalbcountycvb.com 9 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 Historical DeKalb County
Clinton Township Library Historic Guided Tours Memorial Park/Soldiers & 110 S. Elm St., Waterman Malta • 825-2330 by appointment Sailors Clock 264-3339 WWI memorial honoring Historic Self-Guided Tours veterans. DeKalb Public Library 111 S. 2nd St., Ste. 202, DeKalb Northeast Corner of 1st & 309 Oak St., DeKalb 756-1336 • dekalbcountycvb.com Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 756-9568 • dkpl.org Mon.-Thurs. 9am-9pm; Joseph F. Glidden Milan Township Fri. 9am-6pm; Sat. 9am-5pm; Homestead & Historical One Room School House Sun. 1pm-5pm Center 8 Gabel Hall, NIU, DeKalb 921 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 753-1236 or 753-1241 DeKalb Area Agricultural 756-7904 • gliddenhomestead.org cedu.niu.edu/blackwell Heritage Association June-Oct 2nd & 4th Sun. 12pm- Mon.-Wed. 12pm-4:30pm; 111 S. Second St., Ste. 204, DeKalb 4pm; Tues. 10am-2pm; or by appt. Fri. 12pm-4:30pm; or by appt. 756-8737 • daaha.org Kishwaukee Valley NIU Regional Ellwood House Museum Heritage Society History Center 509 N. First St., DeKalb 622 Park Ave., Genoa Swen Parson, Room 155, 756-4609 • ellwoodhouse.org 784-5559 DeKalb Open 2nd Sunday of the 753-1779 Flewellin Memorial Library month from 2pm-4pm; 108 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona Wed. 1pm-5pm; or by appt. North Grove School 824-2079 26745 Brickville Rd., Sycamore Malta Historical & 762-3603 • northgroveschool.org Gurler House Genealogical Society Tours by appt. spring, summer, 205 Pine St., DeKalb 127 N. 3rd St., Malta fall by emailing: 758-4897 • gurlerhouse.org 825-2330 • by appointment [email protected]
Hinckley Historical Marie Louise Olmstead Museum Northern Illinois Society 100 S. Depot, Somonauk Veteran’s Memorial 145 E. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 498-2417 or 228-1474 Franklin Township Park, Open Saturday 10am to 3pm Open Sundays 2:00 pm - 4:00 3rd Street, Kirkland pm, unless it is a holiday and villageofkirkland.com tours by appt. All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
10 dekalbcountycvb.com Sandwich Fairgrounds Sycamore History Museum Suydam Rd. and Fair Wind Blvd., Sandwich Engh Farm 786-2159 • sandwichfair.com 1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore 895-5762 • sycamorehistory.org Sandwich Opera House Tues.-Sat. 10am-3pm 140 E. Railroad Street, Sandwich 786-2555 • sandwichoperahouse.com Sycamore Public Library & Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-12pm Joiner History Room & 1pm-4:30pm 103 East State Street, Sycamore 895-2500; 895-7271 Stone Mill Museum and the Tuesday & Thursday Sandwich Historical Society 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Railroad and Lafayette Street, Sandwich Waterman Area Heritage 786-2513 or 498-4401 Society April-October Sunday 1pm-4pm, 180 W. Lincoln St., Waterman except holidays or by appt. 264-3461 Sat. 1pm-3pm or by appt. Shabbona-Lee-Rollo Historical Museum 119 W. Comanche, Shabbona 824-2597 Tues. & Thurs. 9am-3pm; Sat. 9am-11am or by appt.
3 FREE PUBLIC MUSEUMS WORTH EXPLORING!
NIU ART MUSEUM Altgeld Hall, First Floor, West End Counter-balancing contemporary and T-F 10-5, Sat 12-4, 815.753.1936 traditional art for an eye-opening look at culture www.niu.edu/artmuseum
NIU ANTHROPOLOGY MUSEUM Faye-Cooper Cole Hall AND RESEARCH COLLECTIONS T-F 10-4, Sat 10-2, 815.753.2520 Celebrating cultural diversity around the world with www.niu.edu/anthro_museum dynamic exhibitions
BLACKWELL HISTORY OF EDUCATION The Learning Center, Gabel Hall MUSEUM AND RESEARCH COLLECTIONS Room 8 – Hours Vary, 815.753.1236 Preserving the history of American Education and www.cedu.niu.edu/blackwell featuring a One Room Schoolhouse
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL www.niu.edu Museums open by appointment for group tours
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Theatres & Performing Arts
Carmike Cinemas NIU School of Music Market 10 Boutell Memorial 2160 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb Concert Hall, DeKalb 787-2739 • carmike.com 753-1551 • niu.edu/music
DeKalb Municipal Band NIU School of Theatre Hopkins Park and Dance 1403 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb Stevens Building and 758-6663 Gabel Hall, DeKalb dekalbparkdistrict.com 753-1600 • niu.edu/theatre
Egyptian Theatre Sandwich 135 N. 2nd St., DeKalb Opera House 758-1215 140 E. Railroad St., Sandwich egyptiantheatre.org 786-2555 sandwichoperahouse.org The House Café 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb Stage Coach Theatre 787-9547 126 S. 5th St., DeKalb thehousecafe.net 758-1940 stagecoachers.com Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra Sycamore State Street P.O. Box 310, DeKalb Theatre 756-3728 • kishorchestra.org 420 W. State St., Sycamore 895-2301 Kishwaukee Valley Art sycamorestatetheater.com League P.O. Box 523, Sycamore Wow 7 Cinemas 790-6111 • kval.us 101 Duvick Ave., Sandwich 786-1999 • wow7.com NIU Convocation Center 1525 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 752-6800 • niuconvo.com
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
12 dekalbcountycvb.com Galleries & Museums
Art Attack Gallery 215 North NIU Art Museum 215 W. Elm, Suite 202, Sycamore 215 N. 4th Street, DeKalb 116 Altgeld Hall, First Floor, 899-9440 • sycamoreartattack.org 753-1473 West End, DeKalb 753-1936 • niu.edu/artmuseum The Art Box Jack Olson Gallery 308 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb NIU Visual Arts Building, AB200 NIU Blackwell History of 758-0313 Art Gallery, DeKalb Education Museum 753-4521 The Learning Center, Gabel Hall, Blue Moon Bikes Vintage Room 8, DeKalb Sting Ray Museum Kishwaukee Valley Heritage 753-1236 • cedu.niu.edu/blackwell 211 W. State St., Sycamore Society Museum 899-3100 • bluemoonbikes.com 622 Park Ave. (West on Hwy. 72), NIU Regional History Center Genoa Swen Parson, Room 155, DeKalb DeKalb Area Agricultural 784-5559 or 784-2199 753-1779 • ulib.niu.edu/reghist/ Heritage Association index.cfm 111 S. 2nd St., Ste. 204, DeKalb Midwest Museum of 756-8737 • daaha.org Natural History Stone Mill Museum 425 W. State St., Sycamore 311 E. Railroad St., Sandwich DeKalb Area Women’s 895-9777 • mmnh.org 786-9075 • www.facebook.com/ Center sandwichhistory 1021 State St., DeKalb NIU Anthropology Museum 758-1351 Cole Hall, DeKalb Sycamore History Museum 753-2520 1730 N. Main St., Sycamore Ellwood House Museum niu.edu/anthro_museum 895-5762 • sycamorehistory.org 509 N. First St., DeKalb 756-4609 • ellwoodhouse.org Imagination LIVE!
For more information, contact the box office at 815-753-1600 or visit www.niu.edu/theatre
13 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 Drive the Lincoln Highway Illinois Lincoln Highway Interpretive Murals Relive the thrill of discovery that motorists experienced 100 years ago, as you uncover a past era woven together with the present along the Illinois Lincoln Highway, where every mile is a story. Rediscover the charm of a road trip to enjoy our murals and gazebos.
55 West Lincoln Highway, Cortland 104 West Main Street, Genoa This mural vividly conveys the early era of road Depicted in the mural is a road dragging contest construction in Cortland. An image of the area and during the Good Roads Movement in the early the crew that were contracted to supply gravel 1900’s. A “sled” being dragged by a team of horses for the pavement project are the designs main to smooth the road is the featured component elements. used to tell the story.
Corner of Lincoln Highway and Seventh 127 North Third Street, Malta Street, DeKalb The mural gives striking detail of paving the Lincoln A detailed image of travelers in a 1913 Stevens- Highway’s first seedling mile, strategically located Duryea, a high-end touring car of its time, is the in Malta. Strong images of men doing the cement centerpiece of this mural. The mural’s border is work and early road construction equipment are cut and painted to represent the City of DeKalb’s featured in the mural. memorial brick arch.
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 Kishwaukee College, 21193 Malta Road Street, DeKalb (First Seedling Mile Marker), Malta
For a complete list of murals and gazebos visit: drivelincolnhighway.com
14 dekalbcountycvb.com 126 South 5th St. DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 758-1940
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heatre for the community by the community. TStage coach has been performing in the DeKalb area since 1947. Join us for our 68th 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 Certifi cates available
15 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 The Great Outdoors
Farms & Orchards
Camelot Christmas Tree Farm Jonamac Orchard, Inc. Larson’s Family Farm 16380 S. Somonauk Rd., DeKalb 19412 Shabbona Rd., Malta 4404 Somonauk Rd., Sandwich 756-6599 • camelottrees.com 825-2158 • jonamacorchard.com 786-2249 • larsonfamilyfarm.com
Honey Hill Orchard Kauffman Turkey Farm Theis Farm Market 6N953 County Line Rd., Maple Park 11747 Waterman Rd., Waterman 8519 Leland Road, Waterman 895-9712 • theisfarmmarket.com 264-3337 • honeyhillorchards.com 264-3470 • hokaturkeys.com Yaeger’s Farm Market Johnson’s Family Farm Kuipers Family Farm 14643 State Route 38, DeKalb 1765 W. State St., Sycamore 1N318 Watson Rd., Maple Park 756-6005 • yaegersfarmmarket.com 895-3752 827-5200 • kuipersfamilyfarm.com johnsonspumpkinsandmaze.com You Pick Berries 30683 Lanan Rd., Kingston upberries.com Farmers Markets
Farmers Markets feature locally-grown Hinckley Farmers Market produce, wine, baked goods, flowers, and Every Saturday (Mid-June to Mid-Oct. depending on weather; 9am-Noon) artisan crafts. Hinckley Fresh Market parking lot, corner of Rt. 30 and Somonauk Rd., Hinckley • 590-4069 DeKalb Farmers Market Every Thursday (June 5th-Sept 25th) Sandwich Farmers Market Van Buer Plaza, Corner of N. Second & Locust St., DeKalb Every Saturday (Summer months; 9am-Noon) 756-6306 • dekalb.org Moose Parking Lot - 1002 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-7111 • sandwichmooselodge1016.com Genoa Open Air Market Last Saturday of the Month (May 24th -Oct. 25th; 9am-2pm) Sycamore Farmers Market Corner of Genoa & Main Street, Genoa Every Sunday (June 1st-Sept 28th; 10am-2pm) 784-6961 • genoamainstreet.org Corner of Somonauk & Elm Street, Sycamore 895-3456 • discoversycamore.com
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Bring your FAMILY to our 105 ACRE Wineries FARM & Breweries Pickyour own Acquaviva Winery APPLES & 47W614 Route 38, Maple Park PUMPKINS 630-365-0333 • acquavivawinery.com Tours by appointment
Cademon Brewery 217 W. Main St., Genoa 827-6145 • cademon.com Tours by appointment JONAMAC Prairie on State Wine Cellars WEEKENDS! 322 State Street, Sycamore Get lost in our 991-5266 • prairiestatewinery.com Tours by appointment 10-acre corn maze, ride the Prairie State Winery “apple train,” 222 W. Main Street, Genoa 784-4540 • prairiestatewinery.com hayrides, live Tours by appointment music festivals and events! Waterman Winery & Vineyards 11582 Waterman Road, Waterman 264-3268 • sunsetwines.net Tours by appointment Tastings: April - December 5 miles west of DeKalb in Malta, IL 815.825.2158 All Area Codes 815 JonamacOrchard.com Unless Noted
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Recreation
Aurora Sportsman Club, Inc. Genoa Municipal Ice Rink NIU Huskies Den Campus 7858 Preserve Road, Waterman (Winter Only) Entertainment Center 264-9000 • aurorasc.org 100 N Genoa Street, Genoa 340 Carroll Avenue, DeKalb 784-6961 • genoamainstreet.org 753-1491 • huskiesden.niu.edu Clifton Diving Ventures 276 N. Cross St., Sycamore Genoa Township Park Pool Pete’s Train 349-7574 & Recreation Center 435 S Birch St., Waterman cliftondivingventures.com 400 East 2nd Street, Genoa 264-7753 • petestrain.com 784-5612 • genoaparks.com DeKalb Park District Idle Hour Lanes Power Adventures Aquatic Center & Hopkins Park 325 Edward St., Sycamore 927 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 1403 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 786-8257 991-5684 • poweradventures.org 758-6663 • dekalbparkdistrict.com Katz Park Skateboard Park Sandwich Sportsman Club DeKalb Park District Dresser Road & North First 1011 Hartman Trail Sandwich Recreation Center Street • DeKalb 483-3174 1765 Sycamore Road, DeKalb sandwichsportsmansclub.com 758-7756 • dekalbparkdistrict.com Kishwaukee Family YMCA 2500 W. Bethany Rd., Sycamore Star Worlds Video Arcade Four Seasons Bowling & 756-9577 • kishymca.org 1234 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb Sports 787-4599 • starworldsarcade.com 1745 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore Mardi Gras Lanes 895-5125 • bowlfourseasons.com 1730 Sycamore Road, DeKalb Sycamore Community 756-9411 • mardigrasbowl.com Park & Pool Genoa Canoe Rental Natural Resource Center 940 East State Street, Sycamore Kishwaukee River, Genoa Russell Woods Forest Preserve 895-3365 • sycamoreparkdistrict.com 784-5612 • genoaparks.com Genoa • 784-2000 dekalbcounty.org Sycamore Family Genoa Fitness Center Sports Center 333 E. 1st St., Genoa NIU Huskie Athletics/NIU 725 E. State St., Sycamore 784-3488 • genoaparks.com Convocation Center 895-7407 • sycamorefun.com 1525 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 752-6800 • niuhuskies.com
18 dekalbcountycvb.com Sycamore Village of Hinckley RV Resort Parks & Recreation 375 E. North Ave. 720 James St., Hinckley Sycamore • 895-5590 739-1336 sycamorervresort.com [email protected]
Sycamore Windy City Soaring Speedway 12637 Rt. 30 West, 50W086 Old State Rd., Hinckley Maple Park 286-7200 895-5454 windycitysoaring.org sycamorespeedway.com Golf Courses Buena Vista The Oak Club of Genoa 131 Buena Vista Dr., DeKalb 11770 Ellwood Greens Rd. 758-4812 • buenavistagc.com Kingston • 784-5678 Chicago Golf & Tiki Tees Prairie Pines 210 S. Pointe Ct., DeKalb 6236 Route 38, DeKalb 378-8171 758-5249 • prairiepinesgolf.com chicagogolfandtikitees.com River Heights Edgebrook Golf Course 1100 S. Annie Glidden Rd., 2100 Suydam Rd. Sandwich DeKalb • 758-1550 786-3058 • edgebrookgolf.com riverheightsgc.com Indian Oaks Sycamore Golf Club 603 E. Preserve Rd., Shabbona 940 E. State St., Sycamore 824-2202 895-3884 indianoakscountryclub.com sycamoreparkdistrict.com
Disc Golf Pioneer Park Disc Prairie Park Golf Course Disc Golf Course North Street, Kirkland 401 Clifford Drive 630-495-7500 DeKalb • 758-6663 midwestdiscgolf.com dekalbparkdistrict.com
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
19 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 The Great Outdoors Parks, Trails & Gardens Adee’s Woods Hopkins Park Russell Woods 4106 Old State Road, Kirkland 1403 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 11750 State Route 72, Genoa dekalbcounty.org dekalbparkdistrict.com dekalbcounty.org Afton Forest Preserve Knute Olson Jr. Sandwich Park District 13600 Crego Road, DeKalb Forest Preserve 1001 N. Latham, Sandwich dekalbcounty.org 12595 Baseline Road, Kingston 786-8044 • sandwichparkdistrict.org dekalbcounty.org Chamberlain Park Sannauk Preserve 400 E. Second St., Genoa 15250 US Highway 34, Somonauk genoaparks.com Lion’s Park 101 Monroe Street, Malta dekalbcounty.org Chief Shabbona Forest Preserve 825-2330 Shabbona Lake State Park 4490 Preserve Road, Shabbona MacQueen Park dekalbcounty.org 100 Preserve Road, Shabbona 3640 Scout Road, Kirkland 815-824-2106 • shabbonalake.com Cortland Community Park dekalbcounty.org 70 S. Lanos St., Cortland Somonauk Community Park Merritt Prairie 470 S. Depot St., Somonauk cortlandil.org 14401 Keslinger Road, DeKalb County Farm Woods dekalbcounty.org Sycamore Community Park 2305 State Route 23, DeKalb 940 E. State St., Sycamore Milestone Park 895-3365 • sycamoreparkdistrict.com dekalbcounty.org (Skate and Splash Park) 1375 North Castle St., Sandwich DeKalb County 786-8044 • sandwichparkdistrict.org Sycamore Lake Rotary Park Community Gardens 400 N. Cross St., Sycamore DeKalb • 793-0950 P.A. Nehring 895-3365 • sycamoreparkdistrict.com dekalbgardens.org 360 Bethany Road, DeKalb dekalbcounty.org Sycamore Park District DeKalb/Sycamore Trail 940 E. State St., Sycamore Hopkins Park, DeKalb Pioneer Park 895-3365 • sycamoreparkdistrict.com dekalbcounty.org 650 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-3836 • hinckleyil.com Wilkinson-Renwick Marsh Harvey Creek Conservation Area Glidden Road & Illinois Route 64 Lions Rd., Sandwich • 786-8044 Potawatomi State Park 32199 Kirkland Road, Kirkland Kirkland • dekalbcounty.org dekalbcounty.org DeKalb County Bike Trails Great Western Trail • Peace Road Trail • Kiwanis Pathway Trail Many of our businesses are bike friendly. For a complete list visit PedalPal.org
20 dekalbcountycvb.com The first DeKalb Kite Fest was held on September 6, 2006. This amazing event came to be because an 8 year old boy, Nathan Overman wrote a letter to then Mayor Frank Van Buer expressing his desire to bring his love of kiting to his hometown, DeKalb. According to Nathan, he broke one of his kites and his mom started looking online for ways to repair it. The Overman family would fly smaller kites in the parks around DeKalb County, so they were already avid kite enthusiasts when they started to attend festivals in other cities. At these festivals, they made friends with various people they met and became part of the kite enthusiast community. They purchased their first four line kite from Dave Zavell and another instant friendship was formed.
Dave Zavell owns and operates Chicago Kite. Dave, the Overmans and Chuck Siebrasse, Executive Director of the DeKalb Chamber, teamed up to bring the first kite festival to DeKalb. Around 300 people attended that first year.
This year, we celebrate the 10th Annual DeKalb Kite Fest. It has become one of the largest kite festivals in Illinois. Our bureau organizes the event with Doug Nelson, Kite Fest Chair. Attendance has grown to more than 4,000. It draws visitors from surrounding states and the suburbs.
Dave Zavell continues to recruit our kite family, who come every year to share their joy of flying kites with us. We couldn’t do it without them, our sponsors and the community volunteers.
One of the most anticipated activities is the kite candy drop. Yes, the candy drops from a kite! Many of the signature kites are at least 90 feet in length. We have families and visitors that anxiously await the Second Sunday in September to experience the joy of watching all the beautiful kites flying and dancing over the skies of DeKalb County.
Thank you, Nathan, for getting us started on this path. Your love for kiting is still being shared with both new and old friends that come together the Second Sunday in September.
21 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 Northern Illinois University
Chartered in 1895, Northern Illinois University 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.
Through internships, research, study abroad, over 300 student organizations and more, the faculty and staff of NIU work hard to provide you with life-changing opportunities. An NIU education is nationally recognized in quality, nationally ranked in value and aimed at providing you with personal, career and life success. Did you know?
NIU ranks in the 2015 U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report ranks the Northern top 110 Best Colleges in the public schools/ Illinois University Master’s in Public Administration national universities division. (MPA) program in the top 10 nationally in the fields of city management and public finance. The College of Engineering and Engineering Technology is ranked as the 41st Best NIU is the recipient of the Association for Public Undergraduate Engineering Programs by U.S. and Land-grant Universities (APLU) inaugural News & World Report 2015 rankings. “Place” award for excelling in community, social and cultural development. The College of Education’s online graduate program is ranked first in the nation out of 170 schools in the 2014 Graduate Education category NIU has been ranked in the top four percent of U.S. News & World Report. of all American universities by the Carnegie Foundation, having received the agency’s highest According to Bloomberg’s Businessweek (2013), possible designation – “Doctoral/Research NIU’s College of Business generates the best University Extensive.” return-on-investment (ROI) when compared with all other business schools in the state of Illinois.
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23 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 Shopping
Essentials Ace Hardware Duck Soup Coop Kelley-Williamson 361 Sycamore Rd., Genoa 129 E. Hillcrest Dr., DeKalb Mobil Mart 784-6004 756-7044 • ducksoupcoop.com 15 W. Lincoln Hwy., Cortland 756-3598 Art’s Super Mart Eggleston’s Pharmacy 29 N. Eddy St., Sandwich 403 E. State St., Sycamore Kirkland Five Star Dollar 786-6211 • artsfoodmarket.com 895-2444 414 W. Main St., Kirkland 522-2282 Blain’s Farm & Fleet Grab N’ Go 1300 DeKalb Ave. Sycamore 1210 E. State St., Ste. 7, Sycamore Larsen Hardware 899-1716 991-5782 430 W. Lincoln Hwy., Waterman 264-3662 Camp Store Gordon Hardware 4100 Bluebird Ln., Shabbona 514 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb Lehan Drugs 824-2581 • shabbonalake.com 756-4511 • gordonhardware.com 1407 S. 4th Dr., DeKalb 758-0911 CVS Pharmacy Hickey’s Corner Store 1022 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 4201 State Hwy. 38, Malta Mattress Warehouse 748-0648 • cvs.com 825-2724 of DeKalb 1224 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb DLC General Hinckley Fresh Market 756-4999 • dekalbmattress.com 524 N. Main St., Sycamore 710 James St., Hinckley 899-6300 286-3333 • hinckleyfreshmarket.com Northern Thrift 109 N. 7th St., DeKalb Dollar General Store HyVee of Sycamore 501-4726 226 S. Somonauk Rd., Cortland 2700 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 756-1726 756-6174 • hy-vee.com Osco Pharmacy 1401 S. 4th St., DeKalb 220 W. Peace Rd., Sycamore 758-8303 Inboden’s Meat Market & 895-2444 527 W. Main St., Genoa Full Service Catering 784-9962 1106 N. 1st St., DeKalb Piggly Wiggly 340 122 Indian Springs Dr. #2, Sandwich 756-5852 • meatplace.com 600 Pearson Dr., Genoa 786-6496 784-7003 Jewel Osco Dollar Tree 220 W. Peace Rd., Sycamore Schnucks 2060 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 895-5276 975 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 758-7149 • dollartree.com 1320 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 748-6200 758-5478
24 dekalbcountycvb.com Stop-N-Shop Super One Dollar Store Walgreen’s 708 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 327 W. State St., Sycamore 1340 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 758-0724 895-6610 895-4609 100 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb Stop & Save Village Ace Hardware 756-1815 4742 E. 2750th Rd., Sandwich 1015 E. Church St., Sandwich 30 W. Church St., Sandwich 498-4351 786-8776 786-8653 Wisted’s Country Market 102 S. Nokomis, Shabbona Floral & Garden 824-2657 Blumen Gardens Glidden Campus Florist Myers Lawn & Garden 403 Edward St., Sycamore 917 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 247 W. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 895-3737 758-4455 • glidden-florist.com 286-3920 DeKalb Florist & Hinckley Floral Ozzie’s Greenhouse Greenhouse 950 W. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 13441 Hinckley Rd., Hinckley 2131 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 286-7400 286-7452 756-2705 • dekalbflorist.com Johnsons Floral & Gifts Sandwich Floral DeKalb Street Floral 37 S. Main St., Sandwich 206 S. Main St., Sandwich 130 E. DeKalb St., Somonauk 786-2151 786-2135 498-1414 Kar-Fre Flowers Spino’s Garden Center Everything Floral 1126 E. State St., Sycamore 18663 E. County Line Rd. 113 W. Main St., Genoa 895-6558 Maple Park 827-4444 • spinosgardencenter.com 784-2344 Ka-Ti Flowers The Flower Peddler 107 W. Navaho, Shabbona Stran’s Garden Center 101 E. Church St., Sandwich 824-2443 1070 E. State St., Sycamore 895-8233 786-9446 Meagen Lee Floral Kirkland • 593-0393 Rare Finds & Specialty Shops Alexis Kay Designs The Bait Shop Blue Moon 128 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 4778 US Highway 30, Shabbona Bikes Cycle & Fitness 762-6558 • alexiskaydesigns.com 739-4522 211 W. State St., Sycamore 899-3100 • bluemoonbikes.com A Perfect Silhouette Barnes Woodcraft 866 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 204 W. Comanche, Shabbona Bob-Jo Cycle Co. 517-0617 824-2774 50W112 Old State Rd., Maple Park 895-5251 • bob-jocycleco.com Antiques Vintage Becky Beck’s Jewelry Collectables & Gifts 303 E. Hillcrest Dr., DeKalb Bridget’s Kid Closet 134 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-3800 1132A Pleasant St., DeKalb 748-5699 beckybecksjewelrystore.com 756-1222 facebook.com/AntiquesVintage CollectablesGiftsDeKalb Bee Designs Embroidery Bullfrogs & Butterflies & Screen Printing Resale Shoppe Inc. Armor Computer Shop 24637 Esmond Rd., Malta 120 S. Maple St., Sycamore 143 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 393-4593 • beedesigns.biz 757-1146 754-0505 • armortechs.com Carter’s Cottage The Art Box Black Magic Customs Inc. 209 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 308 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 4686 E. 29th Rd., Sandwich 754-9700 758-0313 • dekalbgallery.com 786-1977 • blackmagiccustoms.com carterscottageinteriors.com Ax-In-Hand Guitar Specialist Blue Moon Balloon Co. 817 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 127 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb All Area Codes 815 758-8898 • axinhand.com 748-1631 • bluemoonballoonco.com Unless Noted
25 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 The Carving Shop Cracker Jax Gifts & Treasures Old & New 645 E. LaSalle St., Somonauk 118 N. 3rd St., DeKalb 358 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 498-9290 • thecarvingshop.net 758-8178 286-7921 Cassie’s Popcorn Stand Creative Design Glitter Corner of State and Maple, 119 W. Market St., Somonauk 124 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb Sycamore 498-3429 901-0847 facebook.com/gotglitter247 D&D Jewelers Catholic Gift Store Gold & Silver Shop 770 N. Peace Rd., DeKalb 303 W. State St., Sycamore 895-3377 • ddjewelers.com 407 W. State St., #3, Sycamore 787-0802 • thecatholicgiftstore.com 899-6567 Chilton’s Sporting Goods Decades Graham Cracker Comics 248 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 235 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 901c Lucinda Ave., DeKalb 758-3152 748-0309 748-3883 grahamcrackers.com/dkstore.htm Christian Connection DeKalb Harley Davidson 337 W. State St., Sycamore 969 N. Peace Rd., DeKalb Green Tangerine 899-3262 • christianconnection.biz 756-4558 • dekalbharley.com 1150 S. Fourth St., DeKalb 140 S. Second St., DeKalb Classic Books Diamond Tour Golf 756-5100 203 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 115 N. 1st. St., DeKalb facebook.com/greentangerinerecords 787-2649 • diamondtourgolf.com 748-3406 Happy Hen House The Clock Shoppe Down The Rabbit Hole 8329 E. Sandwich Rd., Hinckley 248 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 286-9055 330 W. State St., Sycamore 757-6707 895-6488 Harding’s Family Ducky’s Formal Wear Martial Arts College Bound Thrifts 250 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 236 Palmer Ct., DeKalb 122 E. Hillcrest, DeKalb 754-7703 • duckysformalwear.com 758-4888 748-1500 Encore Clothing Herbal Embers Competitive Edge, Inc. 132 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 161 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 700 Peace Rd., DeKalb 748-3113 • encoreclothing.com 748-3440 • herbalembers.com 758-0056 • theedgeus.com Family Health Center Highway 30 Antiques The Confectionary 1170 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 808 W. Comanche, Shabbona 149 N. 2nd St., DeKalb 895-8151 • askfamilyhealth.com 630-485-1590 758-5990 • theconfectionary.com 235 W. State St., Sycamore Farmer’s Daughter Hirschbein Trophies 899-1616 303 S. Main St., Sandwich & Engraving 786-6370 202 S. California St., Sycamore The Corner Cobbler 895-9137 404 W. Railroad St., Kingston Franklin’s Frames and Art Huckleberry’s Pet Parlor 784-4452 423 N. Main St., Sycamore 423 N. Main St., Sycamore 895-8232 899-3435 • huckleberryspetparlor.com Country Store Thrift Shop franklinsframesandart.com 659 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb Josies Antiques 756-2378 The Garden Market 15454 IL Route 38, Maple Park 558 & 560 DeKalb Ave., 756-1920 Sycamore • 895-0298
26 dekalbcountycvb.com JR Antiques & Collectibles MCR Framing Paperback Encore 723 W. Church St., Sandwich 137 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 110-112 Terry St., Sandwich 786-2550 756-8974 786-8175 Kid Stuff Moxie Paulsen Appliance 149 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 230 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb & Electronics 787-7683 • kidstuffdekalb.com 758-7584 • shopatmoxie.com 245 W. State St., Sycamore Lakeside Bait, Tackle Mr. G’s Music 895-6373 • paulsenappliance.com & Boat Rental 360 W. State St., Sycamore 895-3980 Paw Lickin’ Good Treats 4100 Bluebird Lane, Shabbona 2684 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 824-2581 • shabbonalake.com My Favorite Things 758-8300 • pawlickingoodtreats.com Las Reyna’s Gifts 249 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 316 W. Main St., Genoa 748-2101 The Picket Fence 784-4467 myfavoritethingsdekalb.com 29854 Oak Meadow Dr., Kingston facebook.com/lasreynas5 784-8428 Nathan Winston Services Laughing Cat Antiques Shop 132 N. 3rd St., DeKalb Proton Tattoo Studio 415 W. Main St., Genoa 758-4545 • nathanwinston.com 120 S. Fourth St., DeKalb 784-3000 • laughingcatantiques.com 756-1800 • protontattoo.com New Game in Town Lavish Thrift 811 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb Poppy Seed Primitives 153 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 517-0003 • newgame-intown.com 223 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-3747 • lavishthrift.com 758-6020 • poppyseedprimitives.com No Strings Attached Leo’s Awards, Gifts 854 W. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb Prindi’s Antique Mall and Engraving Inc 793-2115 2 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 16 E. Railroad, Sandwich nostringsattached4u.com 570-2073 786-7380 North Central Cyclery, Inc. The Red Geranium/ Lovers Playground 534 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb Bittersweets 758-2403 157 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 128 S. Main St., Sandwich northcentralcyclery.com 758-8061 • loversplayground.com 786-3235 Offworld Designs Made Just for You Gifts, Inc. Red Wing Shoes 338 W. State St., Sycamore 624 W. Center St., Sandwich 786-7080 • offworlddesigns.com 2692 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 895-8122 • madejustforyougifts.com 517-0579 Mae’s Fine Designs Olde Timers Antique Centre 145 1/2 Cedar, Waterman 131 E. Church St., Sandwich The Rusty Rooster 349-7494 • maesfinedesigns.com 786-6430 • olde-timers.com 2300 E. Rt. 34, Sandwich 570-2486 Maggie’s Déjà Vu OLT Marketing 421 E. Church St., Sandwich 817 W. Lincoln Hwy., Ste. C1, Sandwich Antique Mart 786-9331 DeKalb • 901-0569 2300 E. Rt 34, Sandwich maggiesdejavu.blogspot.com oltmarketing.com 786-6122 Mandee Lee’s Out on a Whim S.I.S. Shop in Style 127 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 308 W. State St., Sycamore Accessories & More 754-4300 • whimbodyjewelry.com 113 S. Main St., Sandwich 761-9090 or 751-1918 786-6054 sisshopinstyle.com
27 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 Simply IRZSTBL, an Two Sisters Emporium Eclectic Gathering 215 W. State St., Sycamore 200 W. Lincoln, Waterman 991-7175 • 2-sisters.com 757-6815 Two Sisters Then and Now S.O.A.S. Apparel 316 S. Main St., Sandwich & Design 786-1555 147 N. 2nd St., DeKalb 756-9910 • soasdekalb.com Urban Grace 255 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb Small Town Skate Shop 748-7115 229 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb urbangraceathome.com 756-5555 smalltownskates.com Victoria’s Crossing STOMP Shoes, Boots 220 W. Main St., Genoa and Accessories 784-2868 • victoriascrossing.com 307 W. State St., Sycamore Village Commons 991-5680 • stompshoes.com Bookstore, Inc. 901 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb Stran’s Garden Center 758-0613 • vcbs.com 1070 E. State St., Sycamore 895-8233 Whatever Resale 125 S. Fourth St., DeKalb Sweet Earth 756-4849 341 W. State St., Sycamore 895-3011 • sweetearthjewelry.com White Tree Books Sycamore Antiques 19 E. Church St., Sandwich 320 W. State St., Sycamore 786-6622 895-4720 • sycamoreantiques.com facebook.com/WhiteTreeBooks Wild Ivy Apparel Treasures Old & New 311 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb Gifts & Antiques 779-777-3547 358 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7921 Wine & Spirits
American Liquors Depot Liquors 159 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 524 N. Main St., Sycamore 756-2223 899-6300 Cademon Brewery Genoa Liquors 217 W. Main St., Genoa 540 E. Main St., Ste. 1, Genoa 827-6145 • cademon.com 784-9780 DeKalb Liquor Mart Inboden’s Meat Market 1352 E. Dresser Rd., DeKalb and Full Service Catering 787-7766 1106 N. 1st St., DeKalb dekalbliquormart.com 756-5852 • meatplace.com
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28 dekalbcountycvb.com Liquor N’ Wine 540 E. Main St., Ste. 1, Genoa 784-9780 L & B Liquors 265 W. Peace Rd., Sycamore 899-5252 Lundeen’s Discount Liquors 1030 Arcadia Dr. DeKalb 756-2590 • lundeenliquors.com 1760 DeKalb Ave. Sycamore 899-1231 • lundeenliquors.com Prairie on State Wine Cellars 322 W. State St., Sycamore 991-5266 • prairiestatewinery.com Prairie State Winery 222 W. Main St., Genoa 784-4540 • prairiestatewinery.com Thirsty Liquors 1039 W. Hillcrest, DeKalb 758-2337
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29 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 Plan your Wedding in DeKalb County
DeKalb County is just 60 miles west of Chicago and offers one-of-kind venues that will make your special day unique. We offer affordable and comfortable 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
Spas & Salons
Amanda’s Spa & Dana’s Day Spa Beauty Services 203 E. Locust St., DeKalb 852 S. 4th St., DeKalb 739-0446 • danasdayspa.com 748-5887 • amanda-spa.com Dolce Vita Salon Beach Club Tan & Day Spa and Water Massage 2525 Bethany Rd., Sycamore 2180 Oakland Dr., Sycamore 756-1414 • dolcevitasalon.biz 748-2826
30 dekalbcountycvb.com Hair Affair Salon & Spa Stephen Alan Salon 806 DeKalb Ave. #3, Sycamore 2030 Baron Dr., Sycamore 899-4247 • hairaffairspa.com 895-3339 • stephenalansalon.com
Helen’s Hair Designs Studio One Salon & Spa 147 N. 2nd St., DeKalb 1007 N. 1st St., DeKalb 756-7788 • helenshairdesigns.com 758-4508 • studioonesalonspa.com
LEZA Nail Spa Tranquil Therapies 2444 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 1770 W. State St., #A, Sycamore 748-4191 • lezanailspa.com 899-7900 • tranquiltherapies.com
Q Salon Unique Concepts Salon 501 W. Comanche, Shabbona 1963 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 824-2417 • qsalonon30.com/ 754-5520 • uniqueconceptssalon.com
Salon Suites of Sycamore Volume Salon 127 S. Sacramento, Sycamore 1170 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 739-3159 991-5724 • volume105.com salonsuitesofsycamorellc.com Wisoma Massage & For more spas and Splendora Day Spa & Salon CranioSacral Therapy salons check our 526 W. Main, Kirkland 603 E. Railroad., Sandwich website at 522-2100 786-7829 wisoma.com dekalbcountycvb.com
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Altgeld Hall - NIU Hopkins Park Terrace Room Party Zone (up to 500) (up to 200) (up to 75) 595 College Ave., DeKalb 1403 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 204 W. Elm St., Sycamore 753-1999 • niu.edu 758-6663, ext. 113 508-6453 dekalbparkdistrict.com Barsema Alumni & Red Roof Inn & Suites Visitors Center Jane Fargo Hotel & (up to 220) 1212 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb (up to 240) Banquet Hall 758-8661 • redroofinn.com 231 N. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb (up to 300) 355 W. State St., Sycamore 753-1534 • bavc.niu.edu 895-6789 River Heights Clubhouse (up to 160) Blumen Gardens Kishwaukee College 1100 S. Annie Glidden Rd., (up to 150) DeKalb 403 Edward St., Sycamore Conference Center 758-1550 • riverheightsgc.com 895-3737 • blumengardens.com (up to 285) 21193 Malta Rd., Malta St. Mary’s Memorial Hall Chapel in the Pines Wedding 825-2086 ext. 210 (up to 350) & Banquet Center kishwaukeecollege.edu/ 322 Waterman St., Sycamore (up to 150) conferencecenter 895-3275 • stmarysycamore.com 15265 Quigley Rd., Sycamore 895-4797 • chapelinthepines.com Kishwaukee Country Club Sweet Dream Desserts (up to 160) & Catering Chicago Golf & Tiki Tees 1901 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb (up to 80) (Up to 200) 758-6848 • kishwaukeecc.org 1969-B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 210 S. Pointe Ct., DeKalb 756-8150 378-8171 The Mora Farm sweetdreamdesserts.com (Up to 200) chicagogolfandtikitees.com 10816 Watson Rd., Waterman Sycamore Club House Ellwood House Museum 630-201-1333 • themorafarm.com (up to 120) Ellwood-Nehring House 940 E. State St., Sycamore (Up to 80) NIU Convocation Center 895-3884 (up to 10,000) Hearthside Room (Up to 80) sycamoreparkdistrict.com 1525 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 509 N. First St., DeKalb 752-6800 • niuconvo.com 756-4609 • ellwoodhouse.org For more information NIU Holmes Student Center Faranda’s and other meeting venue (up to 500) (up to 2,200) 302 Grove St., DeKalb Normal & Lucinda Rd., DeKalb options call 877/335-2521 756-2345 • farandas.com 753-1745 • niu.edu/hsc
34 dekalbcountycvb.com Stop In And Try Our New Comfort Buffet Menu! ~ Soups, Salads & Comfort Food ~ Monday through Friday 11am to 3 pm (Soup and Salad only 3 till 6pm) Breakfast on Saturday from 7 am to 1pm
FULL SERVICE CATERING AND DESSERTS now booking for 2015/2016 events
Full Service Catering • Unforgetable Desserts Hours: Monday through Friday 7am to 6 pm • Saturday 7am to 3pm 1969B DeKalb Avenue, • Sycamore, Il 60178 Phone: (815) 756-8150 Fax: (815) 756-1836 Please call to reserve your day, See us at: www.sweetdreamdesserts.com Northern Illinois University Holmes Student Center Hotel & Conference Center
340 Carroll Avenue • DeKalb, IL 60115 Banquets, wedding ceremonies, receptions, special events, and conferences for 20 to 1,000 guests. 78 hotel guest rooms and suites. Four restaurants. One Bookstore. One Huskies Den with bowling, pool tables, and video arcade. All under one roof.
Hotel: (815) 753-1444 [email protected] www.hsc.niu.edu/hsc Banquets: (815) 753-1744 [email protected] www.hsc.niu.edu/hsc
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Baymont Inn & Suites Holiday Inn Express 1314 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 1935 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-748-7100 and 1-877-BAYMONT 815-748-7400 or 1-800-HOLIDAY(465-4329) baymontinns.com holidayinnexpress.com/sycil 53 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 15 69 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 40 Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Free Continental Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Pet Friendly*, Wi-Fi Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Wi-Fi Access, Business Access, Business Center. Center, Refrigerators & Microwaves in all rooms.
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Jane Fargo 1450 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore • 815-895-8686 or 355 W. State St., Sycamore 800-456-4000 • countryinns.com 815-895-6789 or 1-800-937-8106 73 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 10 janefargohotel.com Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Wi-Fi Access, Business 39 guest rooms • Meeting rooms up to 300 Center, Guest Laundry. Amenities: Free Continental Breakfast, Banquet Facilities, Mitchel Lounge, Wi-Fi Access.
Hampton Inn & Suites Motel 6 663 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb 1860 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 815-748-4323 or 1-800-Hampton 815-899-6500 or 1-800-4-Motel6 80 guest rooms Amenities: Suite Shop, Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, motel6.com Complimentary Continental “On the House” Breakfast, 51 guest rooms • Meeting rooms up to 10 Handicapped Accessible, Meeting Room up to 32, Wi-Fi Amenities: Fitness Center, Handicapped Accessible, Pet Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry, Refrigerators and Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry. microwaves in every room.
36 dekalbcountycvb.com 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 Continental Breakfast, Banquet Facilities, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry.
Red Roof Inn & Suites 1212 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 758-8661 • redroof.com Parkside Bed and Breakfast 74 guest rooms • Meeting rooms up to 220 203 E. Roosevelt, DeKalb • 815-787-9526 Amenities: Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Complimentary parksidebedandbreakfast.com Hot Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Sauna, Pet Friendly*, Banquet Facilities, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center. Private Cottage Amenities: Breakfast included, kitchenette, walk-in shower, Wi-Fi Access.
Super 8 DeKalb 800 W. Fairview Dr., DeKalb Quality Inn 815-748-4688 or 800-800-8000 • super8.com 1475 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore 44 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 30 815-895-4979 or 1-800-4CHOICE(24-6423) Amenities: Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Pet Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access, qualityinn.com/hotels/il291 Guest Laundry. 58 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 15 Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool with Spa/Hot Tub, Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Wi- * Some restrictions apply for pets. Fi Access, Business Center. Please call individual properties.
RV & Campgrounds Shabbona Lake Sycamore RV Resort Walcamp in Kingston Campground 375 E. North Ave., Sycamore 32653 5 Points Rd., Kingston 4201 Shabbona Grove Rd., 895-5590 784-5141 Shabbona sycamorervresort.com www.walcamp.org 824-2565 shabbonalake.com
37 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 Hometown Hospitality Indoor Heated Pool Wireless High Speed Internet Guest Laundry Complimentary Breakfast Meeting Facility Complimentary Newspapers Standard Rooms And Suites Available
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38 dekalbcountycvb.com • Heated Indoor Pool/Spa • Free HBO & Wi-Fi • Free Hot Breakfast • Fitness Room • Free USA Today An Idyllic Getaway For Your Relaxation & Leisure • Group Rates Come and be refreshed. • Whirlpool Suites Quiet Neighborhood • Private Cottage Complimentary Multi-course Breakfast • Meeting Rooms Fully Equipped Kitchenette Private Bath with Walk-in Shower 1475 S. Peace Rd. • Sycamore, IL (815) 895-4979 203 East Roosevelt Street • DeKalb, IL 60115 or (800) 4CHOICE (815) 787-9526 parksidebedandbreakfast.com qualityinn.com/hotels/il291
39 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 40 dekalbcountycvb.com Restaurants American
5-B’s Catering Country Store & Catering Flippin Eggs 190 W. Lincoln Hwy., Waterman 456 N. Main St., Sycamore 831 S. 4th St., DeKalb 264-7752 • 5bscatering.com 899-2333 • countrystorecatering.com 754-6900 • flippineggs.com Bar-B-Que Express Crumpet’s Tea Room Gene’s Carry Out Inc. 105 Cherry St., Somonauk 221 W. Main St., Genoa 125 S. Main St., Sandwich 630-546-9896 • thebbqexpress.net 784-6121 • crumpetsillinois.com 786-9059 Brother’s Restaurant Culver’s Genoa Café & Lounge 1262 W Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb 233 W. Main St., Genoa 512 E. Church St., Sandwich 779-777-7997 784-6647 786-2133 culvers.com/restaurants/dekalb-il/ 1200 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore Giordano’s of Sycamore Cabana Charley’s Tiki Bar 899-0200 1840 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore and Grill culvers.com/restaurants/sycamore 899-2999 • giordanos.com 1470 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore 899-8454 • ccsycamore.com Dairy Dogs Grassroots Juicery 675 E. State St., Sycamore & Café, LTD Carmine’s 899-3500 • thedairydog.com 2180 Oakland Dr., Unit B, 2672 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore Sycamore 748-0008 • carminessubs.com Dairy Joy 831-917-1257 435 E. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley grassrootsjuicerycafe.com Chick’N Shack 286-7701 • dairyjoydriveinn.com 265 W. Peace Rd., Sycamore Hillside Restaurant 895-2442 • chicknshack.com Eggsclusive Café 121 N. 2nd St., DeKalb 265 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore 756-4749 • hillsiderestaurant.com Country Kitchen 899-3447 • eggsclusivecafe.com 105 W. Market St., Somonauk The Hinckley Café 498-3585 Egg Haven Pancakes & Café 116 E. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley countrykitchenrestaurants.com 2562 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 286-9274 748-1200 facebook.com/Hinckleycafe Corner Grill on Main 137 W. Main St., Genoa Flappy’s Pancake House Hobnobbers 2030 Baron Dr, Sycamore 784-2233 • corner-grill.com 1406 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 758-0700 991-5775 • hobnobbers.com flappyspancakehouse.com
41 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 The House Café Kirkland Family Restaurant Mustang Bar & Grill 263 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 507 W. Main St., Kirkland 102 S. Third St., Malta 787-9547 • thehousecafe.net 522-3531 825-1022 The Huddle Lincoln Inn Family Nat’s On Maple 817 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb Restaurant 112 S. Maple St., Sycamore 758-8899 240 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 895-4243 • natsonmaple.com 756-2345 • thelincolninn.com Hy-Vee Nel’s Catering 2700 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore Lothsons Karry Out Chicken 116 S. Depot St., Somonauk 756-6174 • hy-vee.com 644 E. Lincoln Hwy. DeKalb 498-3678 • nelscatering.com 756-4303 Johnny K’s O’Leary’s Restaurant & Pub 125 Duvick Ave., Sandwich Lukulo’s 260 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 786-3088 • johnnykhotdogs.com 890 Pappas Dr., DeKalb 748-0000 • olearyspubandgrill.com 758-5853 or 758-2452 Junction Eating Place lukulos.com 816 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb Page Street Diner 122 E. Page St., Sycamore 758-5441 Mitchel Lounge 895-5505 junctioneatingplace.com 355 W. State St., Sycamore 981-8370 • janefargo.com Karshones Hometown Kafe Penny’s Place 2694 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 302 E Van Buren St., Malta Mudslingers Café 517-0820 • anewkindoffun.com 825-9009 22 E. State St., Sycamore 991-5742 Pita Pete’s, Inc. 901 T Lucinda Ave., DeKalb 758-3012 • pitapetes.com
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42 dekalbcountycvb.com Pokanoka’s Café South Moon BBQ Sycamore Parkway 4100 Bluebird Ln., Shabbona 146 E. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley Restaurant 824-2481 • shabbonalake.com 286-9227 or 687-7123 for 605 E. State St., Sycamore catering • southmoonbbq.com 895-6700 Ray’s Chicago BBQ & Slots 870 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb Star 34 Family Restaurant Tasty Dawgs 336 W. Church St., Sandwich 814-8488 • rayschicagobbq.com 518 W. Main St., Kirkland 786-9898 522-3111 Riccardi’s State Street Pizza 418 W. State St., Sycamore 1001 W. State St., Sycamore Texas Roadhouse 991-2200 • riccardisredhots.com 895-1282 1950 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 748-7427 • texasroadhouse.com Sam’s Family Restaurant Subway 11 W. North Ave., Cortland 2472 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb Tom & Jerry’s 756-5665 754-7827 215 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 200 W. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley 758-1675 • tomandjerrysdekalb.com Shark’s Fish and Chicken 286-7007 1670 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 901 Lucinda Ave., DeKalb 4199 State Rte. 38, Malta 895-4420 758-6600 825-9091 sycamoretomandjerrys.com 400 E. Church St., Sandwich 739-7561 Shawn’s Village Café of Shabbona 204 Somonauk St., Sycamore The Sycamore Café 114 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona 895-5282 • shawnscoffeeshop.com 1170 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 824-3067 899-8070 The Silverspoon Restaurant Village Courtyard 740 E. Market St., Somonauk Sweet Dream Desserts 120 Market St., Somonauk 498-1616 & Catering 498-2414 1969 B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore Sorrento’s 756-8150 Willow Hometown Café 50W187 Rt. 64, Maple Park sweetdreamdesserts.com 351 N. Main St., Sycamore 895-5466 • sorrentosranch.com 991-5948 Ethnic Acquaviva Winery Bea’s Wok ‘n Roll Burritoville 47W614 Rte. 38, Maple Park 1402 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 1026 Hillcrest Dr., DeKalb 630-365-0333 756-1660 756-8848 acquavivawinery.com Bely’s China House 913 S. Annie Glidden Rd., 1900 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb DeKalb • 517-1065 748-0032 • chinahousedekalb.com
43 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 China Inn Great Wall Ristorante de Acquaviva 630 Plaza Dr, Sycamore 901 #M Lucinda Ave., DeKalb 219 W. State St., Sycamore 899-1188 • chinainnsycamore.info 758-5635 • greatwalldekalb.com 899-4444 • acquavivawinery.com China One Haru of Japan Rosita’s Mexican 131 S. 4th St., DeKalb 3206 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb Restaurant 756-9102 • chinaonedekalb.com 517-0098 624 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 756-1201 • rositas.com China Wok Los 3 Burritos 540 E. Main St., Ste. B, Genoa 185 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb Santa Fe Restaurant 784-9688 • hotchinawok.com 756-6060 • elburritoloco.net 132 E. Church St., Sandwich 786-6737 • santaferestaurant.net Eduardo’s Mexican Los Rancheros Restaurant 2350 #A Sycamore Rd., DeKalb Tacos Salsas Y Carnitas 758-2200 214 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 1021 W. Hillcrest Dr., Ste. A, 758-2677 • eduardosdekalb.com DeKalb • 787-6898 Mediterraneo Fanatico Italian Restaurant 122 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb Tapa La Luna 758-8450 1215 Blackhawk Rd., DeKalb 226 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb mediterraneodekalb.com 517-0392 or 517-1740 217-0990 • tapalaluna.com Flamingo Restaurant Mikimoto Japanese Taxco Restaurant and Ice Cream Mexican Steakhouse 223 W. State St., Sycamore 826 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 895-2545• taxcorestaurant.com Cuisine 748-1212 1029 Pleasant St., DeKalb 901-0049 Thai Pavilion Panda House 131 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 901 Lucinda Ave., Ste. M • DeKalb 756-6445 • thaipavilionskokie.com Fushi Yami Hibachi n’ Sushi 758-0051 • pandahousedekalb.com 822 W Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-8868 • fushiyami.com Yen Ching Ren’s Chinese Restaurant 810 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 310 E. State St., #10, Sycamore 758-2007 • yenchingdekalb.com 899-8883 Bar & Grill Bootlegger’s Bar, Cub & Spank’s Inc. Fat Boyz Pub & Grille Grill & Pizza 113 N. Maple St., Sycamore 332 W. State St., Sycamore 107 Main St., Maple Park 895-4015 991-5195 827-3066 DeRailed Fatty’s Pub & Grille Brown Pub 48 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 1312 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 200 Somonauk Rd., Hinckley 786-7700 758-7737 • fattyspub.com 286-3329 Farmers Inn Five Points Pub Bull Moose Bar & Grille 521 Main St., Kirkland 105 S. Main Street, Kingston 202 S. Main St., Sandwich 522-9808 784-3500 786-8002 or 630-638-2373 bullmoosebar.com Fat Bob’s Hill’s Tap 500 Main St., Kirkland 319 W. Main St., Genoa Coupe’s Bar & Grill 522-3204 784-5982 101 S. Viking View, Lee 824-8405
44 dekalbcountycvb.com Hink’s Bar & Grill MVP Sports Bar & Grill 123 S. California St., 122 S. California St., Sycamore • 899-9990 Sycamore • 895-1888 Hometown Sports Bar Olde Tyme Inn & Grill 109 S. Main St., Sandwich 241 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 786-9700 • oldetymeinn.com 217-3325 hometownsportsbar.com PJ’s Courthouse Tavern & Grille Houlahan’s Tavern 202 W. State St., Sycamore & Grill 895-9253 208 W. Lincoln, Waterman pjscourthousetavern.com 264-3333 • houlahanstav.com Pour House J&K’s Half 103 E. Railroad St., Kingston Moon Tavern 784-5700 120 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley 286-7303 • jkhalfmoon.com Pub West Pizza 100 W. Adams St., Waterman Joker’s Bar & Grill 264-3637 530 N. Main St., Sycamore 895-4488 Rambo’s Bar & Grill 140 W. Market St., Somonauk Karlsbad Tavern 498-1997 • rambosbar.com 413 W. Main St., Genoa 784-6336 Ski’s All American Pub 1001 W. State St., Sycamore KJ’s Tap & Grill 899-9018 • skispub.com 518 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 748-2577 Sullivan’s Tavern 722 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb Knuckle Hedz 756-4323 1 S. Main St., Sandwich 786-9400 The Top Shelf Grille knucklehedzbar.com & Bar 3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich Lord Stanley’s Annex 630-273-6022 142 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb timbercreekinnandsuites.com 754-9031 Twin Tavern Lost Mine 1028 S. 4th St., DeKalb 1745 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore 756-9604 895-5125 bowlfourseasons.com Welcome Matt 149 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley Maple Park Pub & Grill 286-3949 221 N. Main St., Maple Park 827-3452 Molly’s Pub & Grill 1000 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 815-517-0335 Mustang Bar & Grill 102 S. Third St., Malta 825-1022
45 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 Restaurants Pizza
Bootlegger’s Pub, Little Ceasars Rosati’s Pizza Grill & Pizza 2350 Sycamore Rd., DeKalb 710 E. Railroad St., Sandwich 107 Main St., Maple Park 748-8878 786-1500 827-3066 265 W. Peace Rd., Ste. 104, 630 Plaza Dr., Sycamore Sycamore 895-4646 • rosatispizza.com Brian’s Pizza 991-9575 146 E. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley Sam’s Pizza 286-7071 • ilovebrianspizza.com Michael Angelo’s 526 E. State St., Sycamore Pizza & Pasta 895-6121 Casey’s Carry-Out Pizza 309 Main St., Maple Park Rte. 30 E, Waterman 827-4417 Terry’s Pizza 264-3233 (Closed July - September) Moscato’s 117 Comanche Ave., Shabbona Chumly’s Pizza 532 E. Main St., Genoa 824-2262 312 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona 784-2929 824-2754 Toppers Pizza Pizza Hut 1015 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb Dough Brothers Pizzeria 756-7755 • toppers.com 20 W. Benson Ave., Cortland 701 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 754-0000 • doughbrotherspizzeria.com 758-6606 • pizzahut.com 1170 DeKalb Ave., Ste. 104A, Uncle Milty’s Pizza Palace Sycamore 140 W. Market St., Somonauk Giordano’s of Sycamore 498-4108 • rambosbar.com 1840 DeKalb Ave, Sycamore 895-9862 • pizzahut.com 899-2999 • giordanos.com The Pizza Place Village Pizza 124 W. Lincoln, Hinckley 307 E. Adams, Malta Gonzo’s Pizzeria 825-2270 9 N. Main St., Sandwich 286-7010 786-3322 Pizza Pros Vinny’s Pizza & Wings Hot Stuff Pizza 1205 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 221 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb 411 Main St., Kirkland 758-4776 • pizzaprosdekalb.com 787-6200 • vinnyspizzadekalb.com 522-3510 Pizza Villa World Famous Pizza Italian Dreams 824 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb (inside Lord Stanley’s) 436 N. Main St., Sycamore 758-8116 • pizzavilla.com 142 E. Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb 899-0905 • italiandreamspizza.com 756-8718 Pub West Pizza 124 E. State St., Sycamore Joe’s Pizza & Pub 140 E. Adams St., Waterman 899-5074 313 W. Main St., Genoa 264-3736 jbsworldfamouspizza.com 784-6186
46 dekalbcountycvb.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 125 E. Market St., Somonauk • 498-3494 Brenda’s Frozen Custard 205 S. Wells St., Sandwich • 570-2236 brendasfrozencustard.com Chesapeake Bagel Bakery 122 S. First St. #1, DeKalb • 754-5211 The Confectionary 149 N. Second St., DeKalb • 758-5990 235 W. State St., Sycamore • 899-1616 theconfectionary.com Dairy Joy 435 E. Lincoln Ave, Hinckley • 286-7701 dairyjoydriveinn.com Elleson’s Bakery 344 W. State St., Sycamore • 895-4533 ellesonsbakery.com (Located Just South of Huskie Stadium on Rt. 38) Visit us on the Web at www.fattyspub.com La Michoacana Ice Cream Bar 162 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb Latsis Bakery 401 W. Main St., Genoa • 784-4334 latsisbakery.com 112 South Maple St. Sycamore, IL 60178 The Neighborhood Bakery & Deli (815) 895-4243 ’s on ma t p a l 2205 Pleasant St., DeKalb • 748-7707 n e theneighborhoodbakeryanddeli.com Ollie’s Frozen Custard 2290 Oakland Dr., Sycamore • 758-8222 olliessycamore.com Polka Dot Bakery / Hidden Grounds Where Coffee Shop (inside Energym) 1715 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore • 764-9747 food & friends polkadotbakery.net come together. Princess Alexe’s Ice Cream 210 W. Elm St., Sycamore • 895-6111 Maple St. Salad 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 Dreams Desserts & Catering 1969 B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore • 756-8150 sweetdreamdesserts.com Jambalaya Teresa’s Bakery 817 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb • 754-0226 Tropical Sno 403 E. State St., Sycamore • 899-5601 natsonmaple.com
47 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 Calendar of Events January February
January 1st – March 31st February 5th General Dutton’s America Brad Paisley Sycamore • sycamorehistory.org DeKalb • NIU Convocation Center Country music superstar BRAD PAISLEY January 7th-8th has announced the extension of his Northern Illinois Farm Show Country Nation World Tour presented NIU Convocation Center • DeKalb by KRAFT Cheese through March 2015. Indoor farm show, featuring products and Special guests on the tour will include services available to manage successful Parmalee and The Swon Brothers. The farm operations from more than 200 show will start at 7:30pm and doors will companies. • niuconvo.com open at 6:30pm.
January 29th , February 1st, 5th - 7th February 12th - 15th “A Skull in Connemara” “Lovers and Other Strangers” NIU School of Theatre and Dance NIU School of Theatre and Dance Huntley Middle School Auditorium NIU Holmes Student Center Diversions DeKalb • niu.edu/theatre Lounge • DeKalb • niu.edu/theatre
January 31st February 14th The Groundhog Gala Gaelic Storm Sycamore DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre Midwest Museum of Natural History egyptiantheatre.org Annual gala! Dress up to the 9’s while enjoying the incredible exhibits, silent February 14th auction, and delicious food. • mmnh.org Team Dance Illinois State Championship NIU Convocation Center • DeKalb niuconvo.com
48 dekalbcountycvb.com February 19th - 22th, 26th - 28th “Awake and Sing!” NIU School of Theatre and Dance Huntley Middle School Auditorium DeKalb • niu.edu/theatre
February 22nd Monster Truck Show NIU Convocation Center • DeKalb niuconvo.com
March
March 7th Arthur D. Montzka Memorial Concert Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra March 19th - 22th DeKalb • NIU Boutell Memorial Concert Hall “The Comedy of Errors” This concert will feature this year’s winner NIU School of Theatre and Dance of the Arthur D. Montzka Young Artists NIU Holmes Student Center Diversions Concerto Competition. • kishorchestra.org Lounge • DeKalb • niu.edu/theatre
March 7th March 24th 36th Annual Easter in the Country Craft Fair Public Reception for Traditions Sandwich • Three schools full of craft Transfigured: The Noh Masks of Bidou vendors. Shuttle service is provided. No Yamaguchi strollers allowed. • sandwich-il.org NIU Art Museum • DeKalb 6-8pm niu.edu/artmuseum/ March 10th IHSA Boys Basketball Super March 24th – May 22nd Sectionals 1A/2A Cross Influence in Japanese and NIU Convocation Center • DeKalb American Popular Culture and Fine Art niuconvo.com NIU Art Museum • DeKalb • niu.edu/ artmuseum/ March 12th - 15th,19th - 22th “9 to 5 The Musical” March 26th - 29th, April 9th -11th Stage Coach Players Theatre “Red Noses” DeKalb • stagecoachers.com NIU School of Theatre and Dance Huntley Middle School Auditorium March 13th-14th DeKalb • niu.edu/theatre IESA State Wrestling Finals NIU Convocation Center • DeKalb
March 17th IHSA Boys Basketball Super Sectionals 3A/4A NIU Convocation Center • DeKalb niuconvo.com
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March 28th April 16th - 19th Hop Into Spring “Senior Showcase Festival” Downtown DeKalb • Enjoy breakfast with NIU School of Theatre and Dance the bunny and hop down to the Egyptian NIU Holmes Student Center Diversions Theatre for a movie! • dekalb.org Lounge • DeKalb • niu.edu/theatre
March 31st April 23th - 26th Public Reception for Amerimanga! “Spring 2015 Dance Concert” Convention and Expression NIU School of Theatre and Dance NIU Art Museum • DeKalb Huntley Middle School Auditorium niu.edu/artmuseum/ DeKalb • niu.edu/theatre
April 25th April Diva’s Dish for Glidden Homestead DeKalb • gliddenhomestead.org April 1st-30th Mega Big Fish Contest Month April 25th Shabbona • shabbonalake.com Magic Show Cortland Community Park • cortlandil.org April 4th & 5th Kennel Club of Yorkville Dog Show April 30th, May 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 & 10 NIU Convocation Center • DeKalb “Play On!” • Stage Coach Players Theatre niuconvo.com DeKalb • stagecoachers.com
April 15th Taste of Spring Downtown Sycamore • Festive Sycamore May celebration with games, prizes, crafts, food, petting zoo, live music and family May 1st & 2nd entertainment. discoversycamore.com Community-Wide Garage Sales Cortland • cortlandil.org
50 dekalbcountycvb.com May 2nd May 26th Spring Concert: The Rite of Spring Memorial Day Celebration Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra Somonauk • Center of Town. 10:00 am DeKalb • NIU Boutell Memorial Concert Memorial parade, water fights and Hall • kishorchestra.org barbeque pork chops. • vil.somonauk.il.us
May 3rd Cinco de Mayo Sycamore • Festive Sycamore celebration June with live music and family entertainment. sycamorecincodemayo.com June 1st - September 30th Sycamore Farmers Market May 8th & 9th Sycamore • Corner of Somonauk & Elm NIU Commencement Street. Tuesdays 3pm to 7 pm. Featuring NIU Convocation Center • DeKalb locally grown produce, wine, baked goods, niuconvo.com flowers, and artisan crafts. discoversycamore.com May 10th, June 14th, July 12th, August 9th, October 11th June 4th – September 24th Sundays at Sandwich Antique Show DeKalb Farmers Market Sandwich • Monthly market of quality DeKalb • Van Buer Plaza antiques and collectibles, crafts and Every Thursday. 10-2pm Featuring locally garden held at the Sandwich Fairgrounds. grown produce, wine, baked goods, sundaysatsandwichantiques.com flowers, and artisan crafts. • dekalb.org
May 17th June 4th - August 6th Opening Day – Open Barn Summer Concerts in the Park DeKalb • Noon-4 pm. Tours of the Glidden Good Tymes Shelter • Sycamore Homestead historic site, blacksmith Thursdays (Except Jume 25th) demonstrations, and tours of the barn. sycamoreparkdistrict.com Opening Day is the only day when the barn is open to the public • gliddenhomestead.org June 4th Ladies Night Out May 24th Sycamore • Downtown • ddjewelers.com Antique Car Show & Flea Market Sandwich • Sandwich Fairgrounds June 4th - 7th, 11th - 14th sandwichfair.com “Monty Python’s Spamalot” Stage Coach Players Theatre May 24th -Oct. 25th DeKalb • stagecoachers.com Genoa Open Air Market Genoa • Corner of Genoa & Main Street June 6th 9am-2pm. Last Saturday of the each month Tractor Trot 5K genoamainstreet.org Malta • Lions Park • tractortrot.com
May 25th June 6th & 7th Memorial Day Ceremony at Ellwood House Northern Illinois Art Show DeKalb • ellwoodhouse.org Sycamore • Court House Lawn • kval.us
May 25th Memorial Day Parade DeKalb • dekalb.org
51 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 June 9th, July 14th, July 24th June 12th, 13th, 14th Summer on State Malta Days Sycamore • Free outdoor movie in Malta • Soundstage, carnival, bingo, downtown • discoversycamore.com food and craft fair, beer garden & more. villageofmalta.net June 9th, July 14th, August 11th, Sept. 8th Tuesdays on the Town June 20th Sycamore • Tuesdays on the Town will Community Wide Garage Sales feature a variety of family-friendly activities Hinckley • hinckleyil.com each month and the downtown businesses will be open late and featuring special June 26th-28th offers. discoversycamore.com MS: Tour de Farms Bike Ride NIU Convocation Center • DeKalb June 9th-August 18th niuconvo.com DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts DeKalb • Hopkins Park June 28th Tuesdays at 8:00 pm (Except June 30th) Rockin’ for Reptiles dekalbparkdistrict.com Sycamore • Midwest Museum of Natural History - Games, crafts, prizes, live music, June 10th-13th tasty treats, and of course, live animals are Genoa Days all featured at this summer fest! • mmnh.org Genoa • Rides, games, food, bands and a parade • genoamainstreet.com
June 11th, 12th, 13th July City Wide Garage Sales Sycamore • City-wide estate, yard and July 3rd-5th sidewalk sales throughout Sycamore. Kirkland Fourth of July Celebration discoversycamore.com Kirkland • Parade, food, entertainment & fireworks. June 12th & 13th villageofkirkland.com More On 34 Sandwich • Statewide garage sale that July 4th extends along Illinois Route 34. Includes Fourth of July Celebration Leland, Somonauk and Sandwich. in Hopkins Park sandwich-il.org DeKalb • Vendors, food, crafts, DeKalb Municipal Band Concert, and fireworks. dekalbparkdistrict.com
52 dekalbcountycvb.com July 4th July 18th-26th Pokanoka’s Run/Walk Kishwaukee Fest Shabbona • pokanokasrun.com DeKalb • Celebrate music all week long with concerts and other activities. Friday July 4th night is the twilight parade thru downtown Fireworks Over Lake Shabbona DeKalb. • kishwaukeefest.com Shabbona • Shabbona Lake shabbonalake.com July 18th Waterman Summerfest & Tractor Show July 4th & 5th Waterman • Antique tractors, craft vendors, Freedom Days kids petal tractor pull and more. Sandwich • 4th-Parade 10:00 start, 5th- watermanlions.com Freddom Run 5K/1Mile Walk/Run 8:00am start, Fireworks at dark - Sandwich July 24th-25th Fairgrounds • sandwichparkdistrict.org Somonauk Summer Fest Somonauk • Parade, cruise night, top July 9th -11th, 16th -19th entertainment, beer garden and more. “Harvey” somonauksummerfest.com Stage Coach Players Theatre DeKalb • stagecoachers.com July 24th-26th Illinois Square Dance Convention July 12th DeKalb • NIU Holmes Student Center Biking with Beanzie DeKalb • kishkiwanis.org/ July 25th-26th biking-with-beanzie/bwb-general-info/ Sycamore’s Turning Back Time Weekend Sycamore • Saturday-Cruise night, free July 17th-19th concert by Vintage Vinyl, Classic Car Cruise, 10th Annual Let’s Dance Big Band Weekend food vendors, beer garden and 50’s themed DeKalb • justmakeithappen-dekalb.com contest. Sunday-Classic car show with over 1,000 cars. discoversycamore.com July 18th 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
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August 13th-16th August Sycamore’s Steam Show & Threshing Bee August 2nd Sycamore • Taylor Marshal Farm, Antique Art Fair & Ice Cream Social farm equipment tractor-pull, food, music at Ellwood House and Threshing Bee. • threshingbee.org DeKalb • Join us for the combination Art Fair and Ice Cream Social from 9am-4pm. August 13th - 16th, 20th - 23rd Features 40 artist booths, tours of the “Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Ellwood mansion, a concert, ice cream, and Reflect Up?” a concert by the DeKalb Municipal Band. Stage Coach Players Theatre ellwoodhouse.org DeKalb • stagecoachers.com
August 7th-8th August 15th Cortland Summer Fest Cruisin’ to Genoa Cortland • Several live bands, beer garden Genoa • Car show, fun, food, music, raffles, free movie. genoaareachamber.com and food vendors. • cortlandil.org August 22nd August 8th Sycamore Block Party DeKalb County Barn Tour Sycamore • Live music, beer and food DeKalb County • 9 am-4 pm. A self-driving garden in downtown Sycamore. tour of notable barn sites in DeKalb discoversycamore.com County with guided tours of each barn, photography opportunities, and family August 28th-30th activities. • daaha.org DeKalb Corn Fest Downtown DeKalb • Free admission, August 12th soundstage, carnival, food and beer Pick’in in the Park garden. • cornfest.com Kirkland • A night of music in the park. villageofkirkland.com August 30th - September 1st Jonamac Orchard Opening Weekend Malta • Pick your own apples, corn maze, petting zoo, baked pies & doughnuts and much more! jonamacorchard.com
54 dekalbcountycvb.com September 13th September 10th Annual Kite Fest DeKalb • Corner of Lucinda and Kishwaukee September 5th Drive, NIU Campus. Stunt kites, dancing NIU’s Opening Football Game kites, food, and activities for the kids & DeKalb • Huskies vs. UNLV family. dekalbcountycvb.com niuhuskies.com September 19th-20th September 5th-7th Apple Days Weekend Maple Park Fun Fest Malta • jonamacorchard.com Maple Park • Soundstage, softball tournaments, car and motorcycle show and September 24th craft fair. villageofmaplepark.com Fall Festival of Crafts Show Sandwich • Oldest and largest craft fair in September 5th-6th Illinois. Hundreds of vendors across three Jonamac Scouting Weekend locations in Sandwich. • sandwich-il.org Malta • jonamacorchard.com September 26th-27th September 9th-13th Johnny Appleseed’s Birthday Sandwich Fair Malta • jonamacorchard.com Sandwich • Held every year since 1889, it is the oldest continuing county fair in the State of Illinois. • sandwichfair.com October September 10th - 12th, 17th - 20th October 2nd-3rd, 9th-10th, 16th-17th & “The Graduate” 23rd-24th, 30th-31st Stage Coach Players Theatre Jonamac Orchard’s Haunted Maze DeKalb • stagecoachers.com Malta • The 10 acre cornfield and 3 miles of winding pathways will take on a Halloween September 12th makeover. • jonamacorchard.com NIU Football Game DeKalb • Huskies vs. Murray State October 3rd-4th niuhuskies.com Chicago Food Truck Weekend Malta • jonamacorchard.com September 12th Ride Like An Egyptian October 9th-12th, 16th-18th, 23rd-25th, DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre 30th-31st egyptiantheatre.org The Pumpkin Train Waterman • Pete’s Train • petestrain.com September 12th Wine on the Terrace at Ellwood House October 10th-11th DeKalb • ellwoodhouse.org Antique Farm Equipment Show Malta • jonamacorchard.com September 12th-13th Cider Fest Weekend October 11th Malta • jonamacorchard.com Cortland Fall Parade and Festival Cortland • Parade, games, carnival, crafts and food vendors. • cortlandil.org
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October 16th-18th, 23rd-25th, October 24th 29th-31st Creepy Crawly Halloween Party Amenti: Egyptian Theatre Haunted House Sycamore • Midwest Museum of Natural DeKalb • Featuring over 20 different scenes on History - Trick or treat at the Midwest 6 different levels. amenti.info Museum! Tons of games and candy, a grossology lab, live tarantulas and snakes, October 21st-25th and prizes galore are sure to give a Sycamore Pumpkin Fest spook-tacular time! • mmnh.org Sycamore • Historic downtown Sycamore is decorated with hundreds of carved and October 24th painted pumpkins, parade, craft shows, Halloween Walk food vendors, carnival and more. Sandwich • Trick or treat at downtown sycamorepumpkinfestival.com businesses. Spooktacular fun for the whole family. • sandwich-il.org October 21st Downtown Trick-or-Treating October 24th Downtown Sycamore • 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm Spooktacular Trick-or-Treating discoversycamore.com DeKalb • Bring the family to trick-or-treat, make a craft, and have a spooktacular October 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 & 31 time. 1pm-3pm • dekalb.org “Night of the Living Dead” Stage Coach Players Theatre October 25th DeKalb • stagecoachers.com Pumpkin Run 10K Sycamore • discoversycamore.com
October 24th-25th Halloween Bash Malta • jonamacorchard.com
56 dekalbcountycvb.com October 31st-November 1st November 20th-22nd Pumpkin Demolition Weekend Holly Days Malta • jonamacorchard.com DeKalb • Stroll store to store, enjoy free treats and discounts to kick off the holiday season. • dekalb.org
November November 21st Waterman Gobbler Gallop November 1st Waterman • gobblergallop5k.com Barb Wire Sites Bus Tour DeKalb • Noon-4 pm. 11 am & 2 pm: A November 27th-28th guided bus tour of sites connected to IHSA State Football Championships the invention and manufacturing of barb DeKalb • NIU Huskies Stadium wire in “The Barb City.” Registration required. Tickets include admission to November 28th Glidden Homestead & Historical Center. Holiday Lights Train gliddenhomestead.org Waterman • Pete’s Train • petestrain.com November 7th & 8th Town-wide Retail Christmas Open House Sandwich • Explore the antique shops and December boutiques of Sandwich as they roll out their holiday wares. Refreshments served many December 1st – 31st shops offer extended hours. • sandwich-il.org Festival of Trees Sycamore • Midwest Museum of Natural November 7th & 8th History • The Museum is all decked out with 36th Annual Christmas in the Country festive trees, decorated by local businesses Craft Show and groups! • mmnh.org Sandwich • Three schools full of craft vendors. Shuttle service is provided. No December 3rd strollers allowed. • sandwich-il.org Winter Chocolate Walk Sycamore • Indulge yourself with some November 14th sweet savings and make your holiday Cortland Turkey Trot 5K shopping a treat. • discoversycamore.com Cortland • cortlandlions.com December 3rd November 14th – 30th Santa Comes to DeKalb Holiday Tours of the Ellwood House DeKalb • Cookies, cocoa and caroling at the DeKalb • Holiday tours of the Ellwood Egyptian Theatre help to celebrate Santa’s House Museum, check website for tour arrival at 7pm. • dekalb.org times and ticket prices • ellwoodhouse.org
November 20th Moonlight Madness Sycamore • Beat black Friday and shop downtown Sycamore for great holiday finds!• discoversycamore.com
57 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 Calendar of Events December 4th December 5th & 6th Walk with Santa Festival of Trees Sycamore • Parade with Santa, Mrs. Sandwich • Local businesses and Claus, Elves throughout Sycamore’s organizations decorate Christmas trees historic downtown district to the that fill the lobby of the Best Western hotel traditional Courthouse tree lighting. in Sandwich. The site is truly breathtaking. discoversycamore.com Santa will also make an appearance. sandwichparkdistrict.org December 4th-6th, 11th-13th, 18th-20th Santa House December 4th-6th Sycamore • Court House Lawn Celebrate the Season discoversycamore.com Genoa • genoacc.com
December 4, 5 & 6 December 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Holiday Event at the Carriage Rides Ellwood House Museum DeKalb Public Library • dekalb.org DeKalb • Tickets $10 adult, $3 youth, under 6 free • ellwoodhouse.org December 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Visits with Santa December 5th & 6th DeKalb • 11:00 am to 2:00 pm • dekalb.org Holiday Lane Craft Show Sandwich • Christmas shop for crafts and December 6th & 7th home business favorites at this annual show. A Sandwich Christmas sandwichparkdistrict.org Sandwich • Enjoy a weekend packed with family friendly holiday activities including trolley tours of holiday lights, carriage rides, carolers, chestnut roasting, winter treats and more! Check the website for details. sandwich-il.org
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Cortland Since being incorporated in 1865, the Town of Cortland has been characterized by small hometown living in a warm community atmosphere. Celebrating 150 years. Visit us throughout the year for our annual town Garage Sales, Movie Night, Summer Fest, Festival and Parade, and Turkey Trot. DeKalb DeKalb is home to Northern Illinois University and its 20,000-plus students. Explore our historic architecture, agriculture, museums, galleries, theatres, and enjoy national and local entertainment. Culture and arts thrive on campus as well as downtown with local artists and theatrical groups. Visit our enchanting and inviting historic downtown to shop, dine, sample hand-dipped chocolates and linger in Van Buer Plaza. Make memories at our fun- filled annual events like Kite Fest, Corn Fest and Kish Fest. Shop, Eat, Play and Stay in DeKalb! Genoa Make Genoa your destination for a great day in a historic community. We are easy to find at the intersection of Illinois 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, craft beers, visit the nature center, hike forest trails, canoe the Kishwaukee River or enjoy a round of golf. Hinckley Southeast of DeKalb lies the Village of Hinckley, home of the Globetrotters first game and two time class 1A Girls State Champions. 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.
59 815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521 Our Communities 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 thru November for the corn maze and apples.
60 dekalbcountycvb.com 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 This “fair” city is home to the annual Sandwich Fair - the oldest continuing county fair in Illinois. And this is also where you will find Illinois’ oldest and largest craft fair - The Festival of Crafts. Stroll through the charming downtown with a bounty of antique, boutique and specialty shops. Eat dinner at the Bull Moose, the famous rail dining car that was featured at the Columbian Exposition and transported Teddy Roosevelt from coast to coast during his 1912 political campaign. Experience present-day entertainment at the historic Sandwich Opera House. You’ll be amazed at the caliber of talent. 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 24 & 25. 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, Sycamore Film Festival and annual Pumpkin Festival. Take time to explore our museums and relax in our parks. Enjoy the beautiful 100-year old courthouse in the heart of the historic downtown business district or unique finds in our shopping district. We invite you to stay, shop, dine and enjoy our charming city. For more information, visit discoversycamore.com Waterman This tranquil community is taking on a new look. Waterman is a village rich in agricultural and historical traditions located at Routes 30 and 23. Take a miniature train ride, enjoy the playground and skate park year around in Lions Community Park. Stop by our winery and vineyard and try some lively local wines. Join us for Summer Fest. 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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NIUWelcome 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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