Cortland • DeKalb • Genoa Hinckley • Kingston • Kirkland Lee

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rtland • DeKalb • Genoa
nckley • Kingston • Kirkland
e • Malta • Maple Park
ndwich • Shabbona • Somonauk
camore • Waterman
Cortland • DeKalb • Genoa
Hinckley • Kingston • Kirkland
Lee • Malta • Maple Park
Sandwich • Shabbona • Somonauk
Sycamore • Waterman
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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 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 NCCA 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
[email protected]
dekalbcountycvb.com
Scan with your smart phone to explore DeKalb County
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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Arts
NIU
the
at
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.
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Table of Contents
The 2013 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 bring this
visitors guide to you:
The DeKalb County Board
The DeKalb County Economic
Development Committee
Legislative Center
200 North Main Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-7189
www.dekalbcounty.org
Project Manager: Lisa Angel
Design & Layout: Allison LaPorta
Cover Photo: Lake Shabbona
Contributing Photographers:
Discover Sycamore
Dynamic Photography
NIU Convocation Center
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.
Welcome 3
Transportation
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Group Tours Historical DeKalb County Arts & Attractions 7
8-9
12-13
Explore the Lincoln Highway
14
The Great Outdoors
16
Wineries 17
Sports & Recreation Shabbona Lake State Park 18-20
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22-23
Shopping 24-29
Weddings in DeKalb County
30
Spas & Salons
31
County Map Meetings & Events 32-33
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Accommodations
36-37
Restaurants 41-47
Calendar of Events 48-58
Explore DeKalb County 59-61
Advertising Index 62
40M 12/12
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Transportation
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
3232 Pleasant St. • DeKalb, IL
815/748-2020 • [email protected]
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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HUSKIE BUS LINE
Veolia Transportation
1825 Pleasant Street • DeKalb, IL
815/758-6900 • www.huskieline.com
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 • www.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. Call for times.
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Taxi Service
STS
Group Tours
815/899-1902
Limo Service
Blue Sky Limousine
815/787-9800
Custom DeKalb O’Hare
Limousine
815/517-0614
Home James Limousine
815/748-5466
Limo Bill Limousine
815/739-4455
SOS Limos
815/690-3967
Limo/Bus Shuttle
N.I.C.E. Society
815/756-1263
Spare Wheels
Transportation
815-3100-BUS (287)
There is so much to do and see in DeKalb County.
Come and stay for the day or better yet spend the night
with us. We offer you a sample of the fun things that
you won’t want to miss on our website. The possibilities
are endless.
The DeKalb County Convention & Visitors Bureau is
available to assist with custom itineraries and locallythemed tours free of charge.
Welcome bags, coupon books, and maps are provided
to guests along with other helpful information to make
your visit more enjoyable.
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. Indulge in a little retail therapy
in one of our historical shopping districts, drop by
one of our Farmer’s Markets, or sample hand-dipped
chocolates.
If you are looking to enjoy the great outdoors try a visit
to an apple orchard, pumpkin patch or a corn maze.
Enjoy a demonstration on how to make cider or that
special apple pie. DeKalb County has many culinary
delights that you can take home to remember us by.
Call us at 877/335-2521 today!
630-377-GOES (4637)
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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Historical
DeKalb County
DeKalb Public Library
309 Oak St., DeKalb
756-9568 • dkpl.org
Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm;
Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 9am-5pm;
Sun 1pm-5pm
Ellwood House Museum
Kishwaukee Valley Heritage
Society
Milan Township One Room
School House
200 Park Avenue, Genoa
748-5559
Open 2nd Sunday of the month
from 2pm-4pm; Weds 1pm-5pm;
or by appt.
8 Gabel Hall, NIU, DeKalb
753-1241 • cedu.niu.edu/blackwell
Mon-Wed 12pm-4:30pm;
Fri 12pm-4:30pm; or by appt.
509 N. First St., DeKalb
756-4609 • ellwoodhouse.org
Malta Historical &
Genealogical Society
Gurler House
127 North 3rd Street, Malta
825-2330 • by appointment
205 Pine St., DeKalb
753-8473 • gurlerhouse.org
Historic Guided Tours
Malta • 825-2330
Historic Self-Guided Tours
DeKalb County Convention
& Visitors Bureau
111 S. Second St., DeKalb
756-1336 • dekalbcountycvb.com
Joseph F. Glidden
Homestead & Historical
Center
921 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb
756-7904 • gliddenhomestead.org
June-Oct 2nd & 4th Sun 12pm4pm; Tues 10am-2pm; or by appt.
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NIU Regional History
Center
Swen Parson, Room 155, DeKalb
753-1779 • ulib.niu.edu/reghist
North Grove School
Marie Louise Olmstead
Museum
100 South Depot, Somonauk
498-3154 • prairienet.com/olmstead
Tours by appt.
Memorial Park/Soldiers &
Sailors Clock
WWI memorial honoring veterans
Northeast Corner of 1st & Lincoln
Highway, DeKalb
26745 Brickville Road, Sycamore
[email protected]
Tours by appt. spring, summer, fall.
Northern Illinois Veteran’s
Memorial
Franklin Township Park,
3rd Street, Kirkland
villageofkirkland.com
Sandwich Historical Society
Stone Mill Museum
Lafayette and Railroad Streets,
Sandwich • 786-7936
Sandwich Fairgrounds
Suydam Road and Fair Wind Blvd.
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Sandwich Opera House
Stone Mill Museum and the Sandwich
Historical Society
119 W. Comanche, Shabbona
824-2597
Tues & Thurs 9am-3pm; Sat 9am-11am
or by appt.
Sycamore History Museum
Engh Farm
Blackwell History of
Education Museum and
Research Collections,
featuring a One-Room Schoolhouse
Promoting interest in the History
of American Education
DeKalb, IL
Shabbona-Lee-Rollo
Historical Museum
The Learning Center, Gabel Hall
Room 8 - Hours Vary
815.753.1236
1730 N. Main Street, Sycamore
895-5762 • sycamorehistory.org
Tues-Sat 10am-3pm
Joiner History Room, DeKalb County
Archive Sycamore Public Library
103 East State Street, Sycamore
895-2500
Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm; Fri-Sat 9am-5pm;
Sun 1pm-5pm
NIU Anthropology Museum
Exhibits and Research Collections
Faye-Cooper Cole Hall
T-F 10-4, Sat 12-4
815.753.0230
Waterman Area Heritage Society
180 W. Lincoln St., Waterman
264-3461
Sat 1pm-3pm; or by appt.
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
Railroad and Lafayette Street, Sandwich
786-8141
April-Oct Sunday 1pm-5pm or by appt.
www.niu.edu
140 East Railroad Street, Sandwich
786-2555 • sandwichoperahouse.com
Mon-Fri 8:30am-12pm & 1pm-4:30pm
Gilbert
Lucinda
Normal
Castle
College
VISITOR
PARKING
Carroll
Annie Glidden
HOLMES
STUDENT
CENTER
Lincoln Highway (Rt. 38)
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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Meeting Room Availability
Legal Self Help
DCNP Philanthropy Center
Much More!
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Anyone living in DeKalb can get a
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October 11-13, 2013
309 Oak Street
DeKalb, IL
815.756.9568
www.dkpl.org
www.sycamoreﬁlmfestival.com
Group
TransporTaTion
It’s not just where you’re going, it’s how you get there!
Comfortable Coaches, Extraordinary Service, Competitive Rates
Group Outings
•
Corporate Meetings
•
Schools / Field Trips
•
Weddings & Events
Call us for all your transportation needs:
815-3100-BUS (287)
630-377-GOES (4637)
www.SpareWheels.com
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3224 Sycamore Road • DeKalb
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
Campus Salon • (815) 517-0324
850 Pappas Drive • DeKalb
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Arts &
Attractions
Theatres & Performing Arts
Campus Cinemas
1015 Blackhawk Drive, DeKalb
758-8562
www.campuscinema.us
Carmike Cinemas Market 10
2160 Sycamore Road, DeKalb
787-2739 • carmike.com
DeKalb Municipal Band
Kishwaukee Symphony
Orchestra
Stage Coach Theatre
126 South 5th Street, DeKalb
758-1940 • stagecoachers.com
1525 W. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
752-6800 • niuconvo.com
NIU School of Music
Egyptian Theatre
NIU School of Theatre
and Dance
The House Café
140 E. Railroad Street, Sandwich
786-2555 • sandwichoperahouse.org
P.O. Box 310, DeKalb
756-3728
kishorchestra.org
Hopkins Park
758-6663
dekalbparkdistrict.com
135 North 2nd Street, DeKalb
758-1215 • egyptiantheatre.org
Sandwich Opera House
Sycamore State
Street Theater
420 West State Street, Sycamore
895-2301 • sycamorestatetheater.com
Boutell Memorial Concert Hall,
DeKalb
753-1551 • niu.edu/music
Wow 7 Cinemas
101 Duvick Avenue, Sandwich
786-1999 • wow7.com
Stevens Building and Gabel Hall,
DeKalb • 753-1600
niu.edu/theatre
263 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
787-9547 • thehousecafe.net
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Galleries & Museums
Art Attack
The Art Box
Gallery 215 North
Black Iris Gallery
Jack Olson Gallery
215 W. Elm, Suite 202, Sycamore
899-9440 • sycamoreartattack.org
308 E. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb
758-0313
2300 East Church Street, Suite 1,
Blue Moon Bikes
Vintage Sting Ray Museum
211 W. State St., Sycamore
899-3100 • bluemoonbikes.com
DeKalb Area Agricultural
Heritage Association
111 S. Second St., Ste. 204, DeKalb
756-8737 • daaha.org
NIU Art Museum
509 N. First St., DeKalb
756-4609 • ellwoodhouse.org
Altgeld Hall, First Floor,
West End, DeKalb
753-1936 • niu.edu/artmuseum
NIU Blackwell History of
Education Museum
215 N. 4th Street, DeKalb
753-1473
The Learning Center, Gabel Hall,
Room 8, DeKalb
753-1236 • cedu.niu.edu/blackwell
NIU Visual Arts Building, AB200
Art Gallery, DeKalb
753-4521
NIU Regional History Center
Swen Parson, Room 155, DeKalb
Midwest Museum of Natural 753-1779
History
Sandwich Industrial Museum
895-9777 • mmnh.org
NIU Anthropology Museum
311 E. Railroad St., Sandwich
786-9075
Cole Hall, DeKalb
753-0230 • niu.edu/anthro_museum
DeKalb Area Women’s Center
1021 State St., DeKalb
758-1351
Sandwich History Museum
1730 N. Main St., Sycamore
895-5762 • sycamorehistory.org
All Area Codes 815
Unless Noted
126 South 5th St.
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 758-1940
www.stagecoachers.com
T
heatre for the community by the community.
Stage coach has been performing in the DeKalb
area for over 65 years. Join us for our 66th 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.
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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Explore 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
Corner of Lincoln Highway and Seventh Street, DeKalb
240 West Main Street, Genoa
127 North Third Street, Malta
302 Willow Street, Maple Park
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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Home of the barbed wire baron Isaac Ellwood
This grand Victorian mansion brings
the past to life! Guided tours showcase
the elegantly furnished home.
• 8 acres of grounds and gardens
• Changing exhibits in the Visitor Center
• Meeting & special occasion rentals
Tours: Tuesday Through Friday at 1PM and 3PM
Saturday-Sunday at 1PM, 2PM and 3PM
(Season March 1 - early December)
509 North First Street, DeKalb 815-756-4609
www.ellwoodhouse.org
First Run Movies
all shows only
$6.00
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420 West State Street
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-3549
www.sycamorestatetheater.com
Imagination
LIVE!
For our current production, contact the box office at 815-753-1600
or visit www.niu.edu/theatre
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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The Great
Outdoors
Farms & Orchards
Camelot Christmas Tree Farm
Jonamac Orchard, Inc.
Larson’s Family Farm
16380 S. Somonauk Rd., DeKalb
756-6599
19412 Shabbona Rd., Malta
825-2158 • jonamacorchard.com
4404 Somonauk Rd., Sandwich
786-2249 • larsonfamilyfarm.com
Honey Hill Orchard
Kauffman Turkey Farm
Yaeger’s Farm Market
11747 Waterman Rd., Waterman
264-3337 • honeyhillorchards.com
8519 Leland Road, Waterman
264-3470 • hokaturkeys.com
14643 State Route 38, DeKalb
756-6005 • yaegersfarmmarket.com
Johnson’s Family Farm
Kuipers Family Farm
895-3752
1N318 Watson Rd., Maple Park
827-5200 • kuipersfamilyfarm.com
Farmers Markets
Farmers Markets feature locally-grown produce, wine, baked goods, flowers, and
artisan crafts.
DeKalb Farmers Market
Every Thursday (June 6th-Sept 26th; Noon-6pm)
Van Buer Plaza, Corner of North Second
& Locust Street, DeKalb
748-7788 • renewdekalb.com
Genoa Open Air Market
Last Saturday of the Month
(May 25th - Oct 26th; 9am-2pm)
Corner of Genoa & Main Street, Genoa
784-6961 • genoamainstreet.org
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Hinckley Farmers Market
Every Saturday (June 15th-Oct 26th; 9am-Noon)
Hinckley Fresh Market, corner of Rt. 30
and Somonauk Rd., Hinckley
630-674-4069
Sycamore Farmers Market
Every Sunday (June 2nd-Sept 29th; 10am-2pm)
Corner of Somonauk & Elm Street, Sycamore
895-3456 • discoversycamore.com
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Wineries
Acquaviva Winery
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
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
on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.
Prairie State Winery
Bring your family out to
our 80-acre site.
Pick your own Apples
and Pumpkins.
Visit the Barn Yard and
Petting Zoo.
On the weekends, get
lost in our 10-acre corn
maze, ride the “apple
train,” hayrides, live music
festivals and events
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
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
5 miles west of DeKalb in Malta, IL
815-825-2158
www.JonamacOrchard.com
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Sports &
Recreation
Recreation
Aurora Sportsman Club, Inc.
7858 Preserve Road, Waterman
264-3030 • aurorasc.org
Natural Resource Center
400 East 2nd Street, Genoa
784-5612 • genoaparks.com
Russell Woods Forest Preserve,
Genoa • 784-2000
dekalbcounty.org
276 N. Cross St., Sycamore
349-7574
Hopkins Park Aquatic
Center
NIU Huskie Athletics/NIU
Convocation Center
DeKalb County Liners
1403 Sycamore Rd. DeKalb
758-6663 • dekalbparkdistrict.com
752-6800 • niuhuskies.com
Katz Park
Skateboard Park
NIU Huskies Den
Campus Entertainment
Center
Clifton Diving Ventures
Sycamore Park, Sycamore
508-3610 • linersbaseball.com
DeKalb Park District
Aquatic Center Hopkins Park
DeKalb Park District
Recreation Center
Four Seasons Bowling & Sports
1745 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore
895-5125 • bowlfourseasons.com
Genoa Municipal Ice Rink
(Winter Only)
100 N. Genoa Street, Genoa
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Genoa Township Park
Pool & Recreation Center
Dresser Rd. & N. First St., DeKalb
Kishwaukee Family YMCA
2500 W. Bethany Rd., Sycamore
756-9577
Idle Hour Lanes
786-8257
Main Street Canoe Rental
Kishwaukee River, Genoa
Mardi Gras Lanes
340 Carroll Avenue, DeKalb
753-1491 • huskiesden.niu.edu
Pete’s Train
435 S. Birch Street, Waterman
264-7753 • petestrain.com
Power Adventures
325 Edward St., Sycamore
991-5684 • poweradventures.org
Star Worlds Video Arcade
787-4599 • starworldsarcade.com
756-9411 • mardigrasbowl.com
dekalbcountycvb.com
Sycamore
Community Park &
Pool
940 E. State St., Sycamore
895-3365
sycamoreparkdistrict.com
Sycamore Family
Sports Center
895-7407
sycamorefun.com
Sycamore RV Resort
375 E. North Ave.,
Sycamore • 895-5590
sycamorervresort.com
Sycamore Speedway
50W086 Old State Rd.,
Maple Park • 895-5454
sycamorespeedway.com
Windy City Soaring
12637 Rt. 30 W., Hinckley
286-7200
windycitysoaring.org
Golf Courses
Buena Vista
131 Buena Vista Dr., DeKalb
758-4812
buenavistagc.com
Edgebrook
2100 Suydam Rd., Sandwich
786-3058
sandwichgolf.com
Green Tree
200 Gurler Rd., DeKalb
758-5636
greentreedekalb.com
Indian Oaks
603 E. Preserve Rd.,
Shabbona
824-2282
indianoakscountryclub.com
Oak Club of Genoa
11770 Ellwood Greens Rd.,
Genoa
784-5678
oakclubgenoa.com
Prairie Pines
6236 Route 38, DeKalb
758-5249
prairiepinesgolf.com
River Heights
1100 S. Annie Glidden Rd.,
DeKalb
758-1550
riverheightsgc.com
Sycamore Golf Club
895-3884
sycgolfclub.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
All Area Codes 815
Unless Noted
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
Bedding Plants • Asparagus • Tomatoes
Homegrown Bi-Color Sweet Corn
Cucumbers • Zucchini • Onions
Squash (fall & summer) • Muskmelons • Gourds
Peppers • Pumpkins • More
Homegrown and locally grown
in-season fruits and vegetables.
Taste the difference!
Open: Mid April - October 31
Mon-Sat 9-5; Sun 11-5
1 1/4 miles East of Somonauk Rd. on Hwy. 38
(815) 756-6005
www.yaegersfarmmarket.com
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Sports &
Recreation
Parks & Trails
Adee’s Woods
Hopkins Park
Russell Woods
Afton Forest Preserve
Knute Olson Jr. Forest
Preserve
Sannauk Preserve
4106 Old State Road, Kirkland
dekalbcounty.org
13600 Crego Road, DeKalb
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Chamberlain Park
400 E. Second St., Genoa
genoaparks.com
Chief Shabbona Forest Preserve
4490 Preserve Road, Shabbona
dekalbcounty.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
11750 State Route 72, Genoa
dekalbcounty.org
12595 Baseline Road, Kingston
dekalbcounty.org
15250 US Highway 34, Somonauk
dekalbcounty.org
MacQueen Park
Shabbona Lake State Park
3640 Scout Road, Kirkland
dekalbcounty.org
100 Preserve Road, Shabbona
815-824-2106 • shabbonalake.com
Merritt Prairie
Somonauk Community Park
14401 Keslinger Road, DeKalb
dekalbcounty.org
470 S. Depot St., Somonauk
P.A. Nehring
400 N. Cross St., Sycamore
360 Bethany Road, DeKalb
dekalbcounty.org
Pioneer Park
Rte 30 at the far west end of the
village, Hinckley
Sycamore Lake Rotary Park
Wilkinson-Renwick Marsh
Glidden Road & Illinois Route 64,
Kirkland • dekalbcounty.org
Potawatomi State Park
32199 Kirkland Road, Kirkland
dekalbcounty.org
DeKalb County Bike Trails
Great Western Trail • Peace Road Trail
Kiwanis Pathway Trail
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Shabbona Lake
State Park
Lake Shabbona is featured on the cover of
our visitor guide. It is a state park and attracts
approximately 425,000 visitors to DeKalb
County each year. It is one of the premier
Muskie fishing destinations in Illinois. It’s easily
accessible from the Chicago area via I-88.
Visitors from the Northeast or Southeast, take
IL Rt. 47 to US 30 West to Shabbona. For park or
camping information call 815/824-2106 or visit
http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/R1/shabbona.htm.
Shabbona Lake has 1,550 acres of rolling
prairie and features a 318.8 acre man-made
fishing lake that is always fully stocked.
There’s also Pokanoka’s Café, a Camp Store,
and Lakeside Bait, Tackle & Boat Rental for
added convenience. October is rent a boat all
day and get one rental free. Pokanoka’s Café
seats 60 indoors and also has outdoor seating
as well as offering delivery on the water to
those that are fishing.
The Lake is open year-round and offers a
wide variety of family-friendly activities:
Camping
Fishing tournaments
Ice fishing
Hiking
Archery deer hunting
Firearm dove hunting
Permit pheasant hunting
Bird watching
Snowmobiling
Cross-country skiing
For a complete calendar of events visit
shabbonalake.com or call 815/824-2106
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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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 within seven colleges. The university
also operates remote education centers, where working professionals can access NIU
programs at convenient times and locations.
From residential renaissance to technologically advanced learning and expanded wellness
opportunities including: a new $80 million residence hall, renovation of 30 percent of oncampus housing, construction of an outdoor recreation complex, transformation of FayCooper Cole Hall into a high-tech lecture hall and Anthropology Museum, and expansion of
Wi-Fi and cloud computing.
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, and many more. Out-of-State Huskie
Scholarships are also awarded to academically qualified students who exhibit strong
academic performance and potential.
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At a Glance
• The College of Engineering and Engineering
Technology is ranked among the Best
Undergraduate Engineering Programs by U.S.
News & World Report.
• The College of Education was named by U.S.
News and World Report to the 2012 Honor
Roll for Online Graduate Education Programs.
Only 14 programs in the nation were afforded
that distinction.
• The College of Business is ranked a “Best
Undergraduate B-School of 2011” by
BusinessWeek and has been ranked among
the best business school each year since the
publication’s rankings in 2006. In specialty
areas, NIU ranked 3rd in the nation for ethics
education and 19th in sustainability.
• U.S. News & World Report ranks the
Northern Illinois University Master’s in Public
Administration program in the top 10 in city
management and public finance.
• NIU has been ranked in the top 4% of all
American universities by the Carnegie
Foundation, having received the agency’s
highest possible designation – “Doctoral/
Research University Extensive.”
• NIU was named to the 2012 President’s
Higher Education Community Service
Honor Roll. To be admitted, a school must
demonstrate that its students, faculty and
staff are engaged in meaningful service that
achieves measurable results in the community.
Northern Illinois University will host the
Illinois High School Association (IHSA) state
football championships in odd-numbered years
beginning in 2013 and running through 2021.
KIDS
KIDS FIRST SPORTS SAFETY, INC.
$69 Camps: 6-8, 9-14 yr. olds, 9-12pm
NIU Anderson Hall
Registration call Kids First
630-257-5438
www.kidsfirstsports.net
June 10-13
Volleyball
June 17-20
Flag Football/
Cheerleading
June 24-27
July 8-11
July 15-18
*Swimming
(10am -1pm)
Basketball
Tennis
Certified Coaches Teaching
sports fundamentals
Satisfaction Guaranteed
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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Shopping
Essentials
Ace Hardware
Deals Nothing Over a Dollar
Hardware Hank
Art’s Super Market
Dollar General Store
Hickey’s Corner Store
361 Sycamore Rd., Genoa
784-6004
29 N. Eddy St., Sandwich
786-6211 • artsfoodmarket.com
748-4443
210 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona
824-2050
1300 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore
899-1716
226 S. Somonauk Rd., Cortland
756-1726
527 W. Main St., Genoa
784-9962
122 Indian Springs Dr. #2, Sandwich
786-6496
Brown’s County Market
Dollar Tree
785-7149 • dollartree.com
HyVee of Sycamore
895-2233
Camp Store
Duck Soup Coop
Inboden’s Meats, Ltd.
Eggleston’s Pharmacy
Jewel-Osco
Grab N’ Go
Kelley-Williamson Mobil Mart
Gordon Hardware
Kirkland Five Star Dollar
Blain’s Farm & Fleet
4100 Bluebird Ln., Shabbona
824-2581
shabbonalake.com
129 East Hillcrest Drive, DeKalb
756-7044 • ducksoupcoop.com
Casey’s General Store
895-2444
900 E. Market St., Somonauk
498-1938
Country Market
Convenience Food Store
Rte 34 E., Sandwich
786-7776
CVS Pharmacy
1210 E. State St., Ste. 7, Sycamore
991-5782
756-4511 • gordonhardware.com
4201 State Hwy. 38, Malta
825-2724
Hinckley Fresh Market
710 James St., Hinckley
286-7118
2700 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore
756-6174 • www.hy-vee.com
1106 N. 1st St., DeKalb
756-5852
220 W. Peace Rd., Sycamore
895-5276
15 W. Lincoln Hwy., Cortland
815-756-3598
414 W. Main St., Kirkland
522-2282
748-0648 • cvs.com
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Kirkland Quick Stop
522-3510
La Tiendita
787-0493
Lehan Drugs
1407 S. 4th Dr., DeKalb
758-0911
Mattress Warehouse of
DeKalb
756-4999 • dekalbmattress.com
Schnucks
975 S. Annie Glidden Rd., DeKalb
748-6200
Super $ Store
895-6610
Village Ace Hardware
1015 E. Church St., Sandwich
786-8776
Stop-N-Shop
Walgreen’s
758-0724
895-4609
Stop & Save
Wisted’s Country Market
4742 E. 2750th Rd., Sandwich
498-4351
102 S. Nokomis, Shabbona
824-2657
Floral & Garden
Blumen Gardens
The Flower Peddler
Myers Lawn & Garden
DeKalb Florist &
Greenhouse
Glidden Campus Florist
Sandwich Floral
Hinckley Floral
Spino’s Garden Center
Johnsons Floral & Gifts
Stran’s Garden Center
Kar-Fre Flowers
Wild Thyme Herb Garden
895-3737 • blumengardens.com
756-2705 • dekalbflorist.com
DeKalb Street Floral
130 E. DeKalb St., Somonauk
498-1414
Duttons & Bows Floral & Gifts
824-2003
Everything Floral
784-2344
786-9446
758-4455 • glidden-florist.com
950 W. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley
286-7400
37 S. Main St., Sandwich
786-2151
895-6558
286-3920
786-2135
18663 E. County Line Rd., Maple Park
827-4444
895-8233
784-4237
wildthymeherbgarden.com
Rare Finds & Specialty Shops
A Perfect Silhouette
517-0617
Arcadia Discount Books
203 East Locust Street, DeKalb
756-4738 • arcadiabooks.net
The Art Box
758-0313 • dekalbgallery.com
Ax-In-Hand Guitar
Specialist
758-8898
Babs and Coco’s Tea
Emporium
Bee Designs Embroidery
& Screen Printing
The Bait Shop
Blue Moon Balloon Co.
Barnes Woodcraft
Blue Moon Bikes Cycle
& Fitness
756-8320
4778 US Highway 30, Shabbona
739-4522
824-2774
Becky Beck’s Jewelry
303 East Hillcrest Dr., DeKalb
758-3800
beckybecksjewelrystore.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
24637 Esmond Rd., Malta
393-4593 • beedesigns.biz
754-4300 • bluemoonballoonco.com
895-3100 • bluemoonbikes.com
Bob-Jo Cycle Co.
50W112 Old State Rd., Maple Park
895-5251• bob-jocycleco.com
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Bridget’s Kid Closet
1132A Pleasant St., DeKalb
756-1222
Cattywampus/MCR
Framing
784-9595
Carter’s Cottage
The Confectionary
149 N. 2nd St., DeKalb
758-5990 • theconfectionary.com
899-1616
The Corner Cobbler
404 W. Railroad St., Kingston
784-4452
754-9700
carterscottageinteriors.com
Country Emporium
The Carving Shop
Country Store Thrift Shop
645 E. LaSalle St., Somonauk
498-9290 • thecarvingshop.net
Cassie’s Popcorn Stand
Van Buer Plaza, Corner of 2nd
and Locust, DeKalb
Corner of State and Maple,
Sycamore
Catholic Gift Store
770 N. Peace Rd., DeKalb
787-8247 • thecatholicgiftstore.com
Center Street Clay
218 W. Center Street, Sandwich
570-2030 • centerstreetclay.com
Christian Connection
899-3262
Classic Books
115 N. 1st. St., DeKalb
748-3406
The Clock Shoppe
895-6488
College Bound Thrifts
122 E. Hillcrest, DeKalb
748-1500
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786-3017
756-2378
Cracker Jax
118 N. 3rd St., DeKalb
758-8178
CR Spot
517-0169
D&D Jewelers
303 W. State Street, Sycamore
895-3377 • ddjewelers.com
Decades
748-0309 • decadesdekalb.com
De’esse Scent Shoppe &
Boutique
899-9977
Diamond Tour Golf
787-2649 • diamondtourgolf.com
Ducky’s Formal Wear
754-7703 • duckysformalwear.com
Embroidery Sew Into It
904-0059 • embroiderysewintoit.com
Encore Clothing
748-3113 • encoreclothing.com
Ewe and Me Fiber Studio
786-6051 • eweandmefiberstudio.com
Express Yourself
147 N. Second Street, #3, DeKalb
517-1783 • expressyourselfmama.com
Family Health Center
895-8151 • askfamilyhealth.com
Farmer’s Daughter
786-6370
Franklin’s Frames and Art
895-8232 • franklinsframesandart.com
The Garden Market
558 & 560 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore
thegardenmarket.com
Glass Gardens
215 West State Street, Sycamore
895-6037 • glassgardens-inc.com
Gold & Silver Shop
407 W. State St., # 3, Sycamore
756-6567
Graham Cracker Comics
901c Lucinda Ave., DeKalb
748-3883
grahamcrackers.com/dkstore.htm
Hardanger Hus
134 West Hardanger Gate, Lee
824-2453
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Hirschbein Trophies &
Engraving
Laughing Cat Antiques
Shop
Herbal Embers
Lavish Thrift
Huckleberry’s Pet Parlor
Made Just for You Gifts, Inc.
Josie’s Antiques
Mae’s Fine Designs
Kid Stuff
Mandeelees Accessories/
Shaynster’s
202 S. California St., Sycamore
895-9137
748-3440
899-3435 • huckleberryspetparlor.com
15454 II Route 38, Maple Park
756-1920
787-7683
La Di Da Boutique
708 E. Railroad St., Ste. 1, Sandwich
786-6560
Lakeside Bait, Tackle &
Boat Rental
4100 Bluebird Lane, Shabbona
824-2581
Moxie
758-7584 • shopatmoxie.com
784-3000
Mr. G’s Music
895-3980
756-3747 • lavishthrift.com
My Favorite Things
895-8122
748-2101 • myfavoritethingsdekalb.com
Nathan Winston Services
132 N. 3rd St., DeKalb
758-4545 • nathanwinston.com
145 1/2 Cedar, Waterman
349-7494
New Game in Town
786-6054
517-0003 • newgame-intown.com
No Strings Attached
793-2115
Me & My Sister
250 E. Lincoln Hwy., Waterman
264-3542
Moon and Star, Ltd.
37 S. Main Street, #3, Sandwich
786-7074 • moonandstarltd.com
North Central Cyclery, Inc.
758-2403 • northcentralcyclery.com
Offworld Designs
624 W. Center St., Sandwich
786-7080
For Information
815-748-1631
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Out On A Whim offers professional tattoo and
body piercing at affordable prices.
• We are licensed by the State of Illinois
and fully insured.
• 20,000 pieces of body jewelry
• Thousands of tattoo designs to choose from
127 E. Lincoln Hwy. • DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-4300 • whimbodyjewelry.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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Olde Timers Antique Centre
Poppy Seed Primitives
Speciality Gifts by Brenda
On Board Games
Quilter’s Heart
STOMP Shoes, Boots and
Accessories
786-6430 • olde-timers.com
713-4871
Out on a Whim
754-4300 • whimbodyjewelry.com
The Paperback Grotto
758-8061
Paulsen Appliance &
Electronics
784-4212 • poppyseedprimitives.com
786-6066
RB Designs
140 South 2nd St., DeKalb
756-6299
The Red Geranium/
Bittersweets
128 South Main Street, Sandwich
786-3235
784-4964
991-5680 • stompshoes.com
Superior Diesel, Inc.
350 W. Lincoln Hwy., Waterman
264-3581 • superiordiesel.com
Sweet Earth
895-3011 • sweetearthjewelry.com
Ruffled Nest
Sycamore Antiques
Paw Lickin’ Good Treats
Sandwich Antique Market
Treasures Past & Present
Peddler’s Den/Creative
Design
S.O.A.S. Apparel & Design
Treasures Old & New
Antiques & Two Guys
Antiques
895-6373 • paulsenappliance.com
758-8300 • pawlickingoodtreats.com
115 W. Market St., Somonauk
498-3429
The Picket Fence
29854 Oak Meadow Dr., Kingston
784-8428
The Primitive Chick
758-6020
arufflednest.com
Sandwich Fairgrounds
786-3337 • antiquemarkets.com
756-9910 • soasdekalb.com
Screwball’s T-Shirts & Signs
125 E. Lincoln Hwy., Waterman
264-7753
Serendipity
serendipityholistic.com
Proton Tattoo Studio
S.I.S. Shop In Style
Poc’s Music
Small Town Skate Shop
120 South Fourth Street, DeKalb
756-1800 • protontattoo.com
787-0402
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761-9090
756-5555 • smalltownskates.com
895-4720 • sycamoreantiques.com
13 N. Main St., Sandwich
570-2428
358 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley
286-7921
Two Sisters Then and Now
786-1555
Two Feet & Under
11001 E. County Line Rd., Maple Park
757-8328
Vicki’s Corner Treasures
824-8080
Victoria’s Crossing
784-2868
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Vintage Vibe
117 S. Main St., Sandwich • 786-2845
Welcome Home Country Shoppe
409 E. Church St., Sandwich • 786-7788
Westbound Leather
4766 E. 2351st Rd., Somonauk
498-4471 • westboundleather.com
Whatever Resale
125 South Fourth Street, DeKalb
756-4849
Wild Thyme Herb Shop
784-4237 • wildthymeherbgarden.com
Wine & Spirits
American Liquors
159 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb • 756-2223
Bacaba
320 W. Church St., Sandwich • 786-6386
County Liquor
625 E. State St., Sycamore • 895-6062
D & J Package Liquors
272 W. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley • 286-3223
DeKalb Liquor Mart
1352 E. Dresser Rd., DeKalb • 764-2700
Depot Liquors
524 N. Main St., Sycamore • 899-6300
Genoa Liquors
540 E. Main St., Ste. 1, Genoa • 784-9780
L & B Liquors
265 W. Peace Rd., Sycamore • 899-1402
Lundeen’s Discount Liquors
1030 Arcadia Dr., DeKalb • 756-2590
1760 DeKalb Ave., Sycamore • 899-1231
Main Street Liquors
201 W. Main St., Genoa • 784-5517
Prairie on State Wine Cellars
322 W. State St., Sycamore • 991-5266
Prairie State Winery
217 W. Main St., Genoa • 784-4540
Thirsty Liquors
Specializing in custom quality
embroidery and screenprinting of
apparel such as embroidered company
logos and lettering for businesses,
schools, events, clubs or individuals.
1039 W. Hillcrest, DeKalb • 758-2337
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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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 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, onsite 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
Hair Productions
Salon & Spa
Dana’s Day Spa
1715 DeKalb Ave.,
Sycamore
899-8012
203 E. Locust St., DeKalb
739-0446 • danasdayspa.com
MJ’s Hair at Last Salon
Diane’s 5th Street Studio
504 South 5th St., DeKalb
758-3355
127 S. Sacramento St., Ste. #6,
Sycamore
895-2600 • mjshairatlast.com
Studio One Salon & Spa
758-4508 • studioonesalonspa.com
Pro Nails
Dolce Vita Salon & Day Spa
2525 Bethany Rd., Sycamore
756-1414 • dolcevitasalon.biz
899-9000
991-9174
806 DeKalb Ave. #3, Sycamore
899-4247 • hairaffairspa.com
Salon Suites of Sycamore
230 W. Peace Rd., Suite 104,
Sycamore • 899-7972
787-6800
1770 West State St. #A, Sycamore
899-7900 • tranquiltherapies.com
Salon Atelier
Hair Affair Salon & Spa
Hair Cuttery
Tranquil Therapies
Unique Concepts Salon
127 S. Sacramento, Sycamore
739-3159 • salonsuitesofsycamorellc.com
Stephen Alan Salon
2030 Baron Dr., Sycamore
895-3339 • stephenalansalon.com
You Deserve
to be Here!
754-5520
Volume Salon
1170 DeKalb Ave., Ste. 105, Sycamore
991-5724
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
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
Swedish massage • Deep tissue massage
Relaxation massage
147 N. Second St.
in Downtown DeKalb
(815) 756-7788
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Meetings
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NIU Altgeld Hall
(up to 500)
Corner of College Ave.
& Castle Drive
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)
758-8661 • bestwestern.com/
dekalbinnsuites
Blumen Gardens
(up to 150)
895-3737 • blumengardens.com
Chapel in the Pines
Wedding and Banquet
Center
(up to 150)
15265 Quigley Road, Sycamore
895-4797 • chapelinthepines.com
Hopkins Park
Terrace Room
(up to 200)
758-6663 ext. 113
Kishwaukee College
Conference Center
(up to 285)
21193 Malta Rd., Malta
825-2086 ext.2101
kishwaukeecollege.edu/
conferencecenter
Jane Fargo Hotel &
Banquet Hall
(up to 350)
895-6789
(up to 10,000)
752-6800 • niuconvo.com
NIU Holmes Student
Center
(up to 2,200)
Normal & Lucinda Rd., DeKalb
753-1745 • niu.edu/hsc
The Regale Center
(up to 200)
124 1/2 California St., Sycamore
508-8008 • rcsycamore.com
River Heights Clubhouse
(up to 160)
758-1550 • riverheightsgc.com
South Pointe Center
(up to 425)
200 Gurler Rd., DeKalb
758-5636 • southpointegreens.com
St. Mary’s Memorial Hall
(up to 350)
322 Waterman St., Sycamore
895-3275 • stmarysycamore.com
Sycamore Club House
(up to 120)
940 E. State Street, Sycamore
895-3884
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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112 East Lincoln Hwy.
DeKalb, IL 815-754-7703
*FREE Invitations *FREE Groom’s Tuxedo
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The area’s only in-stock tuxedo store
Special Occasion and Prom Dresses
Over 60 years of Service • Alterations
•Meeting Space for 10-300 People
•Dining Room with Service Kitchen
•Multi-Media Capabilities
•Wi-Fi Throughout
Watch our website
and facebook for our
tasting events!
New suite dream room
...call for information.
Full Service Catering, Unforgetable Desserts
Lasting Memories
For More
Information . . .
Call 815-825-2086, ext. 2101 or
visit www.kishwaukeecollege.edu.
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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
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Accommodations
Baymont Inn & Suites
815-748-7100 and 1-877-BAYMONT
baymontinns.com
53 guest rooms • Meeting room up to 15
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson
Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool,
Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Pet
Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry
Amenities: Fitness Center, Indoor Pool, Free
Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible,
Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry
1450 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore • 815-895-8686 or
800-456-4000 • countryinns.com
DeKalb Motel
1815 East Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
815-756-5411
20 guest rooms
Amenities: Handicapped Accessible, Wi-Fi Access
Best Western DeKalb Inn & Suites
815-758-8661 or 800-WESTERN(937-8976)
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, WiFi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry
* Some restrictions apply for pets. Please call
individual properties.
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Holiday Inn Express
815-748-7400 or 800-HOLIDAY(465-4329)
ichotelsgroup.com
Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible,
Wi-Fi Access, Business Center
dekalbcountycvb.com
Parkside Bed and Breakfast
Jane Fargo
815-895-6789 or 800-937-8106 • janefargohotel.com
203 E. Roosevelt, DeKalb • 815-787-9526
parksidebedandbreakfast.com
Amenities: Breakfast included, kitchenette,
walk-in shower, Wi-Fi Access
Amenities: Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped
Accessible, Banquet Facilities, Mitchel Lounge,
Wi-Fi Access
Quality Inn
Motel 6
815-899-6500 or 800-4-Motel6
motel6.com
1475 S. Peace Rd., Sycamore
815-895-4979 or 800-4CHOICE(24-6423)
qualityinn.com/hotels/il291
Continental Breakfast, Handicapped Accessible, Spa/
Sauna, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center
Amenities: Fitness Center, Handicapped Accessible,
Pet Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest
Laundry
Super 8 DeKalb
800 W. Fairview Dr., DeKalb
815-748-4688 or 800-800-8000 • super8.com
NIU Holmes Student Center
Corner of Carroll & Lucinda, DeKalb
815-753-1444 • niu.edu/hsc
Amenities: Handicapped Accessible, Compact
Refrigerator & Microwave in all rooms, Banquet
Facilities, Wi-Fi Access, Business Center, Guest Laundry
Amenities: Indoor Pool, Free Continental Breakfast,
Handicapped Accessible, Pet Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access,
Guest Laundry
Travel Inn
1116 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb • 815-756-3398
or 800-578-7878 • travelodge.com
Amenities: Free Continental Breakfast, Handicapped
Accessible, Pet Friendly*, Wi-Fi Access
RV & Campgrounds
Shabbona Lake
Campground
4201 Shabbona Grove Road,
Shabbona
815-824-2565
shabbonalake.com
Sycamore RV
Campground
375 E. North Ave., Sycamore
815-895-5590
sycamorervresort.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
Walcamp in Kingston
32653 Five Points Road,
Kingston
815-784-5141 • walcamp.org
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Stay Smart
at the
Holiday Inn Express
Sycamore
Enjoy our complimentary
Smart Start hot breakfast bar
and wireless internet access.
1314 W. Lincoln Highway
DeKalb, IL 60115
1935 DeKalb Ave. • Sycamore IL 60178
815-748-7400
Hometown Hospitality
Indoor Heated Pool
Wireless High Speed Internet
Guest Laundry
Complimentary Breakfast
Meeting Facility
Complimentary Newspapers
Standard Rooms And
Suites Available
815-748-7100 or 1-877-BAYMONT
www.baymontinns.com
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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[email protected]
[email protected]
www.hsc.niu.edu/hsc
www.hsc.niu.edu/hsc
dekalbcountycvb.com
Country Hospitality
Welcome to A Lot
More to
Love Country.
•
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•
Heated Indoor Pool/Spa
Free HBO & Wi-Fi
Free Hot Breakfast
Fitness Room
Free USA Today
Group Rates
Whirlpool Suites
Meeting Rooms
1475 S. Peace Rd. • Sycamore, IL
(815) 895-4979
or (800) 4CHOICE
qualityinn.com/hotels/il291
800 West Fairview Drive
I-88, Annie Glidden Rd. (NIU) exit
• Complimentary
Breakfast
• Free high speed
Internet Access
• In-room coffee
maker, hair
dryer, iron &
ironing board
• Free weekday
morning paper
• Indoor pool &
whirlpool
• Exercise room
• Refrigerator &
Microwave
800-456-4000
1450 S. Peace Road
Sycamore, IL 60178
815/895-8686
www.countryinns.com/sycamoreil
Where you’re
always our most
important guest
DeKalb, IL 60115
Located in beautiful historic downtown Sycamore, IL
815/748-4688
Full Service Boutique Hotel & Lounge
• 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
www.super8.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
Receptions, Corporate Outings,
Public Events up to 300
Master & Whirpool Suites
Mitchel
Lounge
Experience Something New
Lunch • Dinner • Sunday Brunch
Inspired Cuisine
Casual Atmosphere Timeless Environment
www.janefargohotel.com
Hotel Reservations: 815-895-6789
Banquet & Events: 815-895-8031
Lounge: 815-895-8172
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*
The Best Burgers &
Sandwiches in a 50’s
Style Diner!
memade Shakes
Malts
ghtful Desserts
and more!
*
Parkside Bed and Breakfast is a private cottage
which includes Kitchenette, Living Room, Dining
Room, Queen Bed, walk-in shower, TV & WiFi
available all in a contemporary & peaceful setting.
A complimentary gourmet, multi-course breakfast
is delivered to your door. Local shopping and
dining is only a short walk away. NIU campus is just
a mile away & Chicago is 60 Miles to the East. ~
Come and be refreshed!
203 East Roosevelt Street
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 787-9526
parksidebedandbreakfast.com
2012 Best Burgers
One of the best
Hot Dogs & Ice Cream
Check out our menu at
riccardisredhots.com
418 West State Street
Sycamore
(815) 991-2200
FOR MORE INFORMATION,
815.895.5454 OR
[email protected]
$
2
OFF
GENERAL ADULT
ADMISSION
VALID THRU SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 - CANNOT BE COPIED NOR USED
WITH ANY OTHER PROMOTION OR COUPON. LIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER
DCV
CANNOT BE USED ON SPECIAL EVENTS
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Restaurants
American
Al’s BBQ Shack
Chick’N Shack
Eggsclusive Café
Bar-B-Que Express
Christo’s Family Restaurant
Egg Haven Pancakes & Café
Brenda’s Breakfast Basket
& Catering
Country Kitchen
Flamingo Restaurant
and Ice Cream Mexican
Cuisine
Corner of Fourth St. & Grove St.
DeKalb (seasonal)
Corner of Cherry St. and Rt. 34,
Somonauk, 630-546-9896
9 N. Main St., Sandwich
786-2820
Brickhouse Fine Food
& Spirits
786-1998 • brickhousefinefood.com
Brother’s Restaurant &
Lounge
786-2133
Buster’s
1150 S. Fourth Street, DeKalb
756-5100
Cabana Charley’s Tiki Bar
and Grill
899-8454 • ccsycamore.com
Café 900
900 Crane Drive, DeKalb
758-0666
265 W. Peace Road, Sycamore
895-2442 • chicknshack.com
682 Park Ave., Genoa
784-5568
498-3585
Corner Grill on Main
137 West Main St., Genoa
784-2233 • corner-grill.com
Country Store and
Catering
899-2333 • countrystorecatering.com
Crumpet’s Tea Room
784-6121 • crumpetsillinois.com
Culver’s
899-0200
Dairy Dogs
899-2443
Dairy Joy
435 East Lincoln Ave., Hinckley
286-7701
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
899-EGGS
748-1200
1029 Pleasant Street, DeKalb
815-901-0049 • 815-901-0055
Flappy’s Pancake House
758-0700 • flappyspancakehouse.com
Flippin Eggs
831 South 4th St., DeKalb
754-6900 • flippineggs.com
Gene’s Carry Out, Inc.
786-6513
Genoa Café
784-6647
Giordano’s of Sycamore
899-2999 • giordanos.com
Hillside Restaurant
756-4749 • hillsiderestaurant.com
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The Hinckley Café
116 E. Lincoln Ave., Hinckley
286-9274
The House Café
263 East Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb
787-9547 • thehousecafe.net
The Huddle
817 West Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb
758-8899
Hy-Vee
756-6174 • hy-vee.com
Inboden’s Meats., Ltd., &
Catering
756-5852 • meatplace.com
Johnny’s Charhouse
756-1155
johnnyscharhouseonline.com
Johnny K’s
Junction Eating Place
758-5441 • junctioneatingplace.com
Just Doing Wonderful
Barbecue (JDWB)
Lothson’s Karry Out Chicken
756-4303
517-0774
justdoingwonderfulbarbecue.com
Lukulo’s
Karshones Hometown Kafe
Main Street Café
Family Restaurant
890 Pappas Drive, DeKalb
758-5853 • lukulos.com
302 E. Van Buren St., Malta
825-9009
895-3663
Kirkland Family Restaurant
Mitchel Lounge
522-3531
355 West State St., Sycamore
895-8172 • janefargohotel.com
Kountry Kitchen
824-8404
Lincoln Inn Family Restaurant
756-2345 • thelincolninn.com
125 Duvick Ave., Sandwich
786-3088
Nat’s On Maple
112 S. Maple St., Sycamore
895-4243 • natsonmaple.com
Nel’s Catering
116 S. Depot St., Somonauk
498-3678
All Area Codes 815 Unless Noted
OpEn 7 Days a wEEK at 11 a.m.
Come join us for some truly
authentiC mexiCan Cuisine.
Cecina estilo Guerrero, sopa azteca,
handmade tortillas, fresh table-side Guacamole
We have over 380 tequilas & Great margaritas
Celebrating next year 20 years in business
experience our banquet room that
seats up to 130 people.
have our catering services for your next party.
223 West State Street • Sycamore, IL
(815) 895-2545 • www.taxcorestaurant.com
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private Banquet Rooms
Groups 25-125
Large Groups welcome
Catering available
Dine-In • Carry Out
260 East Lincoln Highway • DeKalb, IL
815/748-0000
www.olearyspubandgrill.com
dekalbcountycvb.com
O’Leary’s Irish Restaurant
748-0000 • olearyspubandgrill.com
Page Street Diner
112 E. Page St., Sycamore
895-5505
Picket Fence
135 Main St., Sandwich
786-8648
Pita Pete’s, Inc.
901 T Lucinda Avenue, DeKalb
758-3012 • pitapetes.com
Pokanoka’s Restaurant
4100 Bluebird Ln., Shabbona
824-2481 • shabbonalake.com
Rammy’s Sub & Pub
787-3778 • rammyssubs.com
Riccardi’s
418 West State St., Sycamore
991-2200 • riccardisredhots.com
Robert’s Drive Inn
784-3425
Rumour’s
(inside the American Legion)
203 Main St., Maple Park
827-3536
Sam’s Family Restaurant
11 W. North Ave., Cortland
756-5665
Shark’s Fish and Chicken
901 Lucinda Avenue, DeKalb
758-6600
Shawn’s
204 Somonauk St., Sycamore
895-5282
The Silverspoon Restaurant
740 E. Market St., Somonauk
498-1022
State Street Pizza
895-1282
The Sycamore Café
899-8070
Sweet Dream Desserts
& Catering
1969 B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore
756-8150 • sweetdreamdesserts.com
Sycamore Parkway Restaurant
895-6700
Tom & Jerry’s
50W187 Rt 64, Maple Park
895-5466 • sorrentosranch.com
Sorrento’s
758-1675
tomandjerrysdekalb.com
895-4420
sycamoretomandjerrys.com
South Moon BBQ
Tommy O’s Family Restaurant
146 E. Lincoln Hwy., Hinckley
286-7229
Star 34 Family Restaurant
336 W. Church St., Sandwich
786-9898
197 S. Sacramento St.,
Sycamore 895-9326
Village Courtyard
120 Market St., Somonauk
498-2414 • thevillagecourtyard.com
Ethnic
Acquaviva Winery
47W614 Route 38, Maple Park;
630-365-0333
acquavivawinery.com
Alessandria Italian
Restaurant
786-8392 • sandwichgolf.com/dine.htm
Bea’s Wok ‘n Roll
756-1660 • beawoknroll.com
Burritoville
China Wok
China House
Eduardo’s Mexican Restaurant
China Inn
El Burrito Loco
China One
Fushi Yami Hibachi n’ Sushi
1026 Hillcrest Drive, DeKalb
756-8848
748-0032
630 Plaza Dr., Sycamore
899-1188 • chinainn.info
756-9102 • chinaonedekalb.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
540 E. Main St Ste 4, Genoa
784-9688
758-2677 • eduardosdekalb.com
756-6060
748-8868 • fushiyami.com
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Golden Thai Jasmine
Mediterraneo
758-8450 • mediterraneodekalb.com
1021 W. Hillcrest Dr., Ste A, DeKalb
787-6898
East China Buffet
Panchero’s
Tapa La Luna
Great Wall
Ren’s Chinese Restaurant
Taqueria Bravo
Haru of Japan
Rosita’s Mexican Restaurant
756-1201 • rositas.com
895-2545 • taxcorestaurant.com
Los Rancheros
Santa Fe Restaurant
Thai Pavilion
Sycamore Burrito Express
Yen Ching
Brown’s Pub
DeRailed
Five Points Pub
Bull Moose Bar & Grille
Don’s Olde Tyme Inn
Hill’s Tap
Coop’s Bar & Grill
Fat Boyz Pub & Grille
Hink’s Bar & Grill
Cub & Spank’s, Inc.
Fatty’s Pub & Grille
Hometown Sports Bar & Grill
748-2800 • goldenthaijasmine.com
2350 B Sycamore Rd., DeKalb
754-9888
901 #M Lucinda Ave., DeKalb
758-5635 • greatwalldekalb.com
517-0098
2350 #A Sycamore Rd., DeKalb
758-2200
517-0124 • pancheros.com
310 E. State St., #10, Sycamore
899-8883
786-6737 • santaferestaurant.net
899-3123
Tacos Salsas Y Carnitas
217-0990 • tapalaluna.com
528 E. Main St., Genoa
784-5902
Taxco Restaurant
756-6445 • thaipavilionskokie.com
758-2007
Bar & Grill
200 Somonauk Rd., Hinckley
286-3329
786-8002 • bullmoosebar.com
101 Viking Dr., Lee
824-8405
113 N. Maple St., Sycamore
895-4015
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786-7700
786-9700
991-5195
758-7737 • fattyspub.com
105 S. Main Street, Kingston
784-3500
784-5982
899-9990
217-3325 • hometownsportsbar.com
dekalbcountycvb.com
Houlahan’s Tavern & Grill
208 Lincoln Highway, Waterman
264-3333 • houlahanstav.com
J&K Half Moon Tavern
Lost Mine
895-5125
221 N. Main St., Maple Park
827-3452
Joker’s Bar & Grill
530 N. Main Street, Sycamore
895-4488
Ski’s All American Pub
Molly’s Eatery & Drinkery
815-517-0335
Karlsbad Tavern
784-6336
MVP Sports Bar & Grill
Kelly’s Pub & American Grill
786-3632
895-1888 • mvpsycamore.com
PJ’s Courthouse Tavern &
Grille
KJ’s Tap & Grill
748-2577
Knuckle Hedz
786-9400 • knucklehedzbar.com
Lord Stanley’s Annex
754-9031
895-9253 • pjscourthousetavern.com
Pour House Pub
103 East Railroad St., Kingston
784-5700
Pub West Pizza
100 W. Adams Street, Waterman
264-3637
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112 South Maple St.
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 895-4243
Where
food & friends
come together.
Maple St. Salad
Rambo’s Bar & Grill
498-9514 • rambosbar.com
Maple Park Pub & Grill
286-7303
899-9018
Sullivan’s Tavern
756-4323
The Top Shelf Grille & Bar
3300 Drew Ave., Sandwich
630-273-6022
timbercreekinnandsuites.com
Twin Tavern
756-9604
Welcome Matt
286-3949
Banquet
Room
Available
Open Daily
at 11 am
Tiki
Bar
&
Grill
, IL
Sycamore
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Cabana Charley’s offers a wide variety of delicious food to
satisfy every taste. From our jambalaya to the rancho grande burger
& our kids meals, we’re sure to have just what you’re craving!
Family Friendly with 3 HD TVs & the area’s largest
HD jumbo screen for you sports fans.
Enjoy our famous rum buckets under a unique tropical setting.
Get exclusive daily food, drink specials &
live music events only at facebook!
Jambalaya
815-899-8454
1470 S. Peace Rd. Sycamore, IL
natsonmaple.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
(RTE 23 & Peace, Next to Country Inn & Suites)
Find our menu online at CCSYCAMORE.COM
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Restaurants
Pizza
Bacci Pizza Express
Joe’s Pizza & Pub
Bootlegger’s Pizza
Michael Angelo’s
Pizza & Pasta
1023 Hillcrest Drive, DeKalb
748-1850
107 Main Street, Maple Park
827-3066
Chumly’s Pizza
824-2754
Dave’s Pizza
146 East Lincoln Ave., Hinckley
286-7071
Dough Brothers Pizzeria
20 West Benson Ave., Cortland
754-0000
Hot Stuff Pizza
411 Main St., Kirkland
522-3510
Gonzo’s Pizzeria
786-3322
Italian Dreams Pizza
899-0905 • italiandreamspizza.com
Jimmy Sam’s
786-1444
784-6186
Rosati’s Pizza
309 Main St., Maple Park
827-4417
784-4403
786-1500
630 Plaza Dr., Sycamore
895-4646
rosatispizza.com
Moscato’s
Sam’s Pizza
532 E. Main St., Genoa
784-2929
895-6121
Moscato Pizza
Terry’s Pizza
522-3555
117 Comanche Ave., Shabbona
824-2262
Mugzzies Pizzeria &
Restaurant
Toppers Pizza
2030 Baron Dr., Sycamore
895-6849 • mugzzies.com
The Pizza Place
286-7010
Pizza Pros
758-4776 • pizzaprosdekalb.com
Pizza Villa
758-8116 • pizzavilla.com
756-7755 • toppers.com
Uncle Milty’s Pizza House
498-4108 • rambosbar.com
Vinny’s Pizza & Wings
787-6200 • vinnyspizzadekalb.com
World Famous Pizza
(inside Lord Stanleys)
756-8718
World Famous Pizza
899-5074
jbsworldfamouspizza.com
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Sweet Treats
& Bakeries
Aspen Leaf Frozen Yogurt
1013 Lincoln Highway, DeKalb • 815-517-0237
Baker’s Basket
125 E. Market St., Somonauk • 498-3494
Chesapeake Bagel Bakery
122 S. South 1st St. #1, DeKalb • 754-5211
The Confectionary
149 N. Second St., DeKalb • 758-5990
theconfectionary.com
Elleson’s Bakery
The Neighborhood Bakery & Deli
2205 Pleasant Street, DeKalb • 748-7707
theneighborhoodbakeryanddeli.com
Ollie’s Frozen Custard
2290 Oakland Dr., Sycamore
758-8222 • olliessycamore.com
Polka Dot Bakery
Visit us online at pizzavilla.com
764-9747 • polkadotbakery.net
Screamers Ice Cream
408 E. Comanche Ave., Shabbona • 824-8181
Sunshine Scoop Shoppe & Bakery LLC
818 West Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb
815-758-4PIE • dekalbicecream.com
Sweet Dream Desserts & Catering
1969 B DeKalb Ave., Sycamore
756-8150 • sweetdreamdesserts.com
Sweet Magnolia Bakery
630-281-2339 • sweetmagnoliabakeryinc.com
Tropical Snow
403 E. State St., Sycamore • 899-5601
Teresa’s Bakery
817 W. Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb • 754-0226
Wisted’s Chocolate Shoppe
Ice Cream Store
512 W. Comanche Ave., Shabbona • 824-2813
(Located Just South of Huskie Stadium on Rt. 38)
Visit us on the Web at www.fattyspub.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
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Calendar of
Events
January
January 8th-February 23rd
Vice and Virtue
DeKalb • NIU Art Museum
niu.edu/artmuseum
January 9th-10th
Northern Illinois Farm Show
DeKalb • NIU Convocation Center
Indoor farm show, featuring products &
services available to manage successful farm
operations from more than 200 companies.
niuconvo.com
January 13th
NIU Bridal Expo: Blue Hawaii
DeKalb • Duke Ellington Ballroom,
Holmes Student Center
11:00am-4:00pm Free to the public. Over
50 exhibitors, groom’s room, bridal fashion
show, taste testing, and more! niu.edu/hsc
January 19th-20th
“On the Ice” Catfish Contest Weekend
Shabbona Lake • shabbonalake.com
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January 19th-26th
Quilt & Fiber Arts Walk
Downtown Genoa • Quilts and fiber arts of
all sorts displayed throughout downtown,
workshops, speakers, kids activities.
genoamainstreet.org
January 26th
The Groundhog Gala
Midwest Museum of Natural History
Sycamore • Enjoy a fabulous evening filled
with entertainment, exhibitors, a silent
auction and more. mmnh.org
January 31st-Feb 3rd, Feb 6th-10th
A Bright Room Called Day
DeKalb • O’Connell Theatre, NIU
niu.edu/theatre
February
February 9th
Chocolate Walk
Downtown Genoa • Stroll Main Street shops
for free chocolate treats and Valentine’s Day
specials. genoamainstreet.org
dekalbcountycvb.com
February 12th
Avalon String Quartet
DeKalb • Boutell Memorial Concert Hall, NIU
The Avalon String Quartet plays Beethoven
at 8pm. niu.edu/music
February 13th
NIU Philharmonic Band
8:00pm, niu.edu/music
February 13th-17th
Hamlet Redux
DeKalb • Stevens building, NIU • Although
this may look somewhat familiar, this play is
not quite the whole Hamlet everyone knows
and loves. niu.edu/theatre
February 14th
Miranda Lambert & Dierks Bentley
DeKalb • NIU Convocation Center
niu.edu/convo
February 16th
Gaelic Storm
DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre • The band
interlaces high energy, foot-stomping
performances of original interpretations of
Celtic classics and well-crafted originals with
endearing stage banter and story-telling.
7:30pm • egyptiantheatre.org
February 16th
Bridal Fair
Sycamore • Bridal Fair at Jane Fargo. Fully
dressed banquet space for viewing, local
VIP vendors, complimentary food tasting
and hotel tour of rooms and suites. Free of
charge. 1pm-4pm.
February 21st-24th, 28th-March 3rd
Not About Nightingales
niu.edu/theatre
February 23rd
Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra
kishorchestra.org
February 28th-March 3rd
Burning Times
DeKalb • Stevens building, NIU
niu.edu/theatre
March
March 2nd
Lewis Black
DeKalb, Egyptian Theatre • An American
stand up comedian known for his comedy
style. egyptiantheatre.org
March 8th-9th
IESA State Wrestling Championships
DeKalb • niuconvo.com
March 14th-17th, 21st-24th
Jesus Christ Superstar
DeKalb • Stage Coach Players Theatre
stagecoachers.com
March 19th-May 24th
Mapping
niu.edu/artmuseum
Dates of events can change. We
encourage visitors to check our
“Calendar of Events” online to confirm.
dekalbcountycvb.com
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Calendar of
Events
March 23rd
Breakfast with the Bunny
DeKalb • Spend your morning eating
breakfast with the Easter Bunny in Downtown
DeKalb. Kids will have fun eating breakfast
with the bunny, playing games making a spring
craft and watching Hop on the big screen at
the Egyptian Theatre. renewdekalb.com
March 26th
Community Expo
Sycamore High School Field House
Sycamore and DeKalb Chambers of
Commerce host an annual community expo
which showcases member’s products and
services. Over 200 businesses showcase and
an estimated 2,000 attend. 4-7pm
April
April 4th-May 24th
Mapping: Measuring Across Place & Period;
Information, Navigation & Geography
niu.edu/artmuseum
April 4th-7th, 10th-14th
The Caucasian Chalk Circle
niu.edu/theatre
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April 19th-20th
Convo’s Clean Sweep
April 7th
Easter Bunny Train Ride
Waterman • Ride Pete’s Train with the Easter
Bunny. petestrain.com
April 7th
NIU Steel Band & All University Steel Band
niu.edu/music
April 11th
Taste of Spring
Downtown Sycamore • Festive Sycamore
celebration with games, prizes, crafts,
food, petting zoo, live music and family
entertainment. discoversycamore.com
April 11th
NIU Jazz Ensemble Concert
DeKalb • Duke Ellington Ballroom,
Holmes Student Center, NIU • niu.edu/music
April 13th
Destination Imagination
DeKalb • Science and math competition.
niuconvo.com
April 14th
World Music Concert
niu.edu/music
dekalbcountycvb.com
April 18th-21st
The Real Inspector Hound
DeKalb • Stevens Building, NIU
niu.edu/theatre
April 20th
Kites Over Sycamore
Sycamore Park Annex • Create & decorate
your own kites, plant a pumpkin, blow bubbles,
enjoy cotton candy & popcorn and of course
fly a kite. discoversycamore.com
April 20th-21st
Mega Big Fish Contest Weekend
Shabbona Lake • Win A Pontoon Rental
shabbonalake.com
April 25th-28th
Evolution of Ballet
niu.edu/theatre
April 26th-27th
Garden Gate to Spring Antique Show
Sycamore • Shop regional antique dealers
offering garden, architectural, countrypolitan
antiques including folk-art, vintage iron and
accessories. blumengardens.com
April 26th
Red Hat Day
Genoa • Red Hatters will fill downtown with
their own brand of fun. genoamainstreet.com
May 4th
Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra
niu.edu/music
May 5th
Cinco de Mayo
Sycamore • Festive Sycamore celebration
with games, prizes, crafts, food, petting zoo,
live music and family entertainment.
sycamorecincodemayo.com
May 18th
Switchback in Concert
DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre
7:30pm • egyptiantheatre.org
May 18th-19th
Crappie Contest Weekend
Shabbona Lake • Win a $200 Gift Card
shabbonalake.com
May 19th
Open House/Open Barn
April 27th
Spring Fishing Derby
Lake Sycamore • sycamoreparkdistrict.com
DeKalb • Joseph F. Glidden Homestead
Musical entertainment, working
blacksmith shop, house and barn tours.
gliddenhomestead.org
May
May 25th-October 26th
Genoa Open Air Market
May 2nd-4th, 10th-12th
The Robin Hood Capers
DeKalb • Stagecoach Players Theatre
stagecoachers.com
May 3rd-4th
Community-wide garage sale
Cortland • Community-wide garage sale
weekend. cortlandil.org
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
Genoa • Last Saturday of every month. Fresh
produce, antiques, crafts, new items and
more. genoamainstreet.com
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Calendar of
Events
June
June 1st-2nd
Northern Illinois Art Show
Sycamore • kval.us
June 2nd-September 29th
Sycamore Farmers Market
Sycamore • Corner of Somonauk & Elm St.,
Sundays 10am-2pm. discoversycamore.com
June 6th-9th, 13th-16th
Annie
stagecoachers.com
June 6th
Ladies Night Out
Downtown Sycamore • Sycamore goes PINK
for breast cancer! discoversycamore.com
June 6th-September 26th
DeKalb Farmers Market
Van Buer Plaza, DeKalb • Thursdays from
Noon-6pm. renewdekalb.com/farmers
June 7th-9th
Malta Days
Malta • Soundstage, carnival, bingo, food
and craft fair, beer garden & more. villageofmalta.net
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June 8th-9th
Car Show & 5K Run
Hinckley • hinckleyil.com
June 9th & 23rd
Blacksmith Demonstrations and Tours
July 7th & 21st, August 11th, September 8th
& 22nd, October 13th & 27th
Noon-4pm • gliddenhomestead.org
June 11th-August 20th
DeKalb Municipal Band Concerts
DeKalb • Hopkins Park
Tuesdays at 8:00pm • dekalbparkdistrict.com
June 12th-16th
Genoa Days
Genoa • Rides, games, food, bands and a
parade. genoamainstreet.com
June 13th-15th
Treasures from the Attic
Sycamore • City-wide estate, yard and
sidewalk sales. discoversycamore.com
June 22nd
Krate Fest
Downtown Sycamore • 22nd Annual Classic
Bike Show & Swap Meet. bluemoonbikes.com
June 22-23
Bike MS Tour De Farms
dekalbcountycvb.com
June 22nd
Rockin’ for Reptiles
Sycamore • Live encounters with reptiles
at the Midwest Museum of Natural History.
Musical entertainment. mmnh.org
June 27th
Summer on State
Downtown Sycamore • Free outdoor movie.
discoversycamore.com
June 29th
Shabbona Main Street Parade
Shabbona • Rides, food, vendors and
fireworks. shecevents.com
June 29th-30th
Walleye Contest Weekend
www.shabbonalake.com
June 30th
Screamers Car Show
Shabbona • Vintage cars and live music.
shecevents.com
July
July 3rd-6th
Kirkland Fourth of July Celebration
Kirkland • Huge parade, food, entertainment
& fireworks. kirkland4thofjuly.com
July 4th
Fourth of July Celebration in Hopkins Park
DeKalb • Vendors, food, crafts, live music,
and fireworks. dekalbparkdistrict.com
July 4th
Fireworks Over Lake Shabbona
Shabbona • shabbonalake.com
July 6th-7th
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.
sandwichfreedomdays.com
July 11th-13th & 18th-21st
Red Herring
DeKalb • Stage Coach Theatre
stagecoachers.com
July 20th
Waterman Summerfest & Tractor Show
Waterman • Antique tractors, craft
vendors, kids petal tractor pull and more.
watermanlions.com
July 19th - 21st
8th Annual Let’s Dance Big Band Weekend
DeKalb • justmakeithappen-dekalb.com
July 20th
Kingston Fest & Kardboard Boat Regatta
Kingston • Great family fun! Watch boats
made out of cardboard race on the
Kishwaukee River. villageofkingston.org
dekalbcountycvb.com
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Calendar of
Events
July 20th-28th
Kishwaukee Fest
DeKalb • Celebrate music free with concerts at
Hopkins Park Tuesday-Thursday. Friday night
is the twilight parade thru downtown DeKalb
with drum corps and marching band. The
Drum Corps competition caps off the week at
Huskies Stadium. kishwaukeefest.com
July 26th-27th
Somonauk Summer Fest
Somonauk Community Park • Kids zone,
food, beer garden, live music & cruise night.
somonauksummerfest.com
July 27th
Farm Fest
Tractor run, parade, farm animals and more.
genoamainstreet.com
July 26th-28th
Sycamore’s Turning Back Time Weekend
Sycamore • Friday - Summer on State.
Free outdoor movie. Saturday - Cruise
Night and free concert from Rick Lindy &
the Wild Ones, classic car cruise parade
and beer garden. Sunday - Fizz Ehrler
Memorial Car Show with over 1,000 vehicles.
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August
August 4th
Art at Ellwood & Ice Cream Social
DeKalb • 10:00am-5:00pm. Enjoy some
ice cream & good music by the DeKalb
Municipal Band. ellwoodhouse.org
August 8th-11th, 15th-18th
Company
2:00 pm • stagecoachers.com
August 9th-10th
Cortland Summer Fest
Cortland Community Park • Bands, beverage
garden and fun activities for the kids.
cortlandil.org
August 8th-11th
Sycamore’s Steam Show & Threshing Bee
Sycamore • Taylor Marshal Farm, Antique
farm equipment tractor-pull, food music and
Threshing Bee. threshingbee.org
August 15th
Summer on State
Downtown Sycamore • Free outdoor movie!
dekalbcountycvb.com
August 17th & 18th
Catfish Contest Weekend
www.shabbonalake.com
August 23rd-25th
DeKalb Corn Fest
DeKalb
Soundstage, carnival, food, beer garden,
and more. cornfest.com
August 25th
Genoa Pioneer Day
Genoa • Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society
Old time tradesmen & crafter demonstrate
skills, stagecoach rides and more.
genoamainstreet.com
August 30th-September 2nd
Maple Park Fun Fest
Maple Park • This community event includes
a soundstage, softball tournaments,
car and motorcycle show and craft fair.
villageofmaplepark.com
August 31st-September 2nd
Jonamac Orchard Opening Weekend
Malta • Pick your own apples, corn maze,
petting zoo, baked pies & donuts and much
more. jonamacorchard.com
September
September 1st
Movie in the Park
Shabbona Lake • Free movie at beautiful
Shabbona Lake
September 4th-8th
Sandwich Fair
Sandwich • Oldest continuing county fair in
the State of Illinois. sandwichfair.com
September 8th
Kite Fest
DeKalb • Corner of Lucinda and Kishwaukee
Drive, NIU Campus. Stunt kites, dancing
kites, food, and activities for the kids &
family. 11am-4pm • dekalbcountycvb.com
September 12th-14th, 19th-22nd
The Lion in Winter
DeKalb • Stage Coach Theatre
stagecoachers.com
September 14th
Wine on the Terrace
DeKalb • The Ellwood House terraces and
gardens provide an elegant setting for an
evening of wines, excellent appetizers and
music. 4pm-7pm. ellwoodhouse.org
September 14th
Sycamore Block Party
Sycamore • Kids activities, games, prizes, crafts,
free concerts, beer garden & food vendors.
dekalbcountycvb.com
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Calendar of
Events
October
October 4th-5th, 11th-12th, 18th-19th,
25th-26th
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 6th
Annual Elmwood Heritage Cemetery Walk
Elmwood Cemetery, Sycamore • Explore the
cemetery and hear a variety of stories about
ordinary and extraordinary people connected
to Sycamore. sycamorehistory.org
October 11th-13th
Sycamore Film Festival
Sycamore • Film lovers from all over the
Midwest celebrate independent films from
around the world • sycamorefilmfestival.com
October 11th-13th, 18th-20th, 25th-27th, 31st
Pumpkin Train & Haunted House
Waterman • petestrain.com
October 13th
Cortland Fall Fest
Cortland Community Park • Join us for our
parade and fun in the park, the “Mutt Strut,”
beer garden and live music. cortlandil.org
October 17th-19th, 24th-26th
Rope
stagecoachers.com
October 18th-20th, 25th-27th, 31st-Nov. 1st
Amenti: Egyptian Theatre Haunted House
DeKalb • Featuring over 20 different scenes on
6 different levels • egyptiantheatre.org
October 23rd
Downtown Trick or Treat
Sycamore • Businesses come together
to provide a safe way for kids to trick or
treat. Come out, show off your costume
and gather some tasty treats. 4:30pm-6pm.
October 12th Movie in the Park
Shabbona Lake • Come out and enjoy a free
movie at beautiful Lake Shabbona
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October 23rd-27th
Sycamore Pumpkin Fest
Sycamore • Historic downtown Sycamore
is decorated with hundreds of carved and
painted pumpkins, huge parade, craft
shows, food vendors, carnival and more.
sycamorepumpkinfestival.com
October 26th
Spooktacular Trick-or-Treating
Downtown DeKalb • Bring the family from
1pm-3pm to trick-or-treat, make a craft, and
have a spooktacular time. renewdekalb.com
November
November 3rd
Glidden Homestead Patent Day Celebration
DeKalb • Noon-4pm with Barbed Wire Sites
Tour at 11am & 2pm. gliddenhomestead.org
November 7th
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 9th
1863 with Grant, Lee & Company
Sycamore History Museum
sycamorehistory.org
November 9th
Cortland 5K Turkey Trot
Cortland Community Park • cortlandlions.com
November 15th
Moonlight Madness
Downtown Sycamore • Come check our live
holiday window displays. Business will also
feature moonlight deals. discoversycamore.com
November 30th-December 1st, 6th-8th,
13th-15th, 20th-22nd, 27th-29th Holiday Lights Train
Waterman • See over 250,000 lights and
figures. petestrain.com
815/756-1336 or 877/335-2521
November 16th - December 8th
Ellwood Elegance Tours
DeKalb • Open for custom tours to view
the mansion decorated for the holidays.
Call 815/756-4609 for appointment.
ellwoodhouse.org
November 17th
Annual Holiday Open House
Working Blacksmith shop, holiday festivities,
music and more. gliddenhomestead.org
November 22nd-24th
DeKalb Hollydays Open House
Downtown DeKalb • Stroll store to store to
enjoy free treats, music and discounts to kick
off the holiday season. renewdekalb.com
November 29th-30th
IHSA State Football Championships
DeKalb • NIU Huskie Stadium
ihsadestinationdekalb.com
December
December 5th
Santa Comes to DeKalb
DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre • Cookies, cocoa
and caroling to help to celebrate Santa’s
arrival at 7pm.
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Calendar of
Events
December 5th-8th
Christmas Carol
stagecoachers.com
December 5th
Champagne, Chocolate & Firelight
Sycamore • Come enjoy champagne, a
chocolate fountain and marshmallows
roasting by the fire. blumengardens.com
December 5th
Winter Chocolate Walk
Sycamore • Indulge yourself with some
sweet savings and make your holiday
shopping a treat. Sycamore has everything
you need for a unique holiday shopping
adventure. discoversycamore.com
December 5th
Celebrate the Season
December 6th
Walk with Santa
Sycamore • Parade with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and
elves through Sycamore’s historic downtown
district to the traditional Courthouse tree
lighting. discoversycamore.com
December 7th, 14th, 21st
Free carriage rides and visits with Santa
DeKalb • Visit with Santa in his house
located on the corner of 2nd & Locust in
the Van Buer Plaza. Take a complimentary
horse drawn carriage ride through beautiful
downtown DeKalb. Departs from the public
library. 11am-2pm. renewdekalb.com
December 10th-12th
The Nutcracker
DeKalb • Egyptian Theatre
egyptiantheatre.org
Genoa • Jingle Bell parade & tree
lighting, refreshments, contests, songs.
genoaareachamber.com
December 6th-8th
Ellwood Elegance Weekend
DeKalb • Open for custom tours of the
decorated mansion for a special holiday
weekend open house. ellwoodhouse.org
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Explore DeKalb County
Cortland
Since being incorporated in 1865, the Town of Cortland has been characterized by small
hometown living in a warm community atmosphere. Visit us throughout the year for our
annual town Garage Sales, 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 Route 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 two
time class 1A Girls State champions. Hinckley is a great place to live and grow up in. Small town
living at its best, with its quiet tree-lined streets and wonderful home gardens. Come and visit
us for great food, spirits, shopping and events throughout the year.
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.
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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
A visit to the quaint Village of Lee wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Hardanger
Hus. This shop boasts a wide selection of Norwegian and Swedish gifts, material and
thread for needle work, jewelry books, and other unique finds. It has been a staple in the
community for more than 30 years.
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.
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 peruse
a number of specialty shops and fine restaurants. The Sandwich Antique Market and
Sandwich Fair bring visitors to the historic Sandwich Opera House, local home for the
performing arts, providing 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 have five earthen fishing piers, a handicap-accessible fishing pier and
is open year-round.
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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. 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 round in Lions Community Park. Stop by our winery
and vineyard and try some lively local wines. Visit our local orchard, enjoy cider donuts,
pick apples, or find the perfect pumpkin. Enhance your holiday traditions with a farmfresh 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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Advertising Index
Barsema Alumni & Visitor Center...64
Holmes Student Center..................38
Pokanoka’s Café ............................21
Baymont Inn & Suites.....................38
Inboden’s Meats & Catering...........11
Pizza Villa.........................................47
Best Western..................................... 2
Jane Fargo Hotel ...........................39
Quality Inn . ....................................39
Blue Moon Balloon Co...................27
Jonamac Orchard...........................17
Riccardi’s Red Hots.........................40
Blumen Gardens.............................35
Kids First Safety Inc.........................23
Shabbona’s Lakeside Bait & Tackle.21
Cabana Charley’s............................45
Kishwaukee College.......................35
Spare Wheels Transportation.........10
Castle Bank.....................................61
Moxie..............................................27
Sports of All Sorts...........................29
Country Inn & Suites.......................39
Nat’s on Maple................................45
Stage Coach Players.......................13
DeKalb Corn Fest...........................62
National Bank & Trust.....................23
Studio One Salon & Day Spa.........31
DeKalb Park District........................19
NIU Art Museum...............................9
Super 8............................................39
DeKalb Public Library.....................10
NIU College of Visual Arts................4
Sweet Dream Desserts...................35
Ducky’s Formal Wear......................35
NIU Convocation Center................63
Sycamore Film Fest.........................10
Dynamic Tanning.............................11
NIU Theatre & Dance.....................15
Sycamore Speedway......................40
Ellwood House................................15
No Strings Attached.......................29
Sycamore State Theater.................15
Fatty’s Pub & Grille.........................47
O’Leary’s Restaurant & Pub............42
Taxco Restaurant.............................42
Helen’s Hair Designs.......................31
Out on a Whim...............................27
Yaeger’s Farm Market.....................19
Holiday Inn Express........................38
Parkside B&B..................................40
DeKalb Corn Fest
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3 Day Soundstage • Car Show
Historical Tours • Food Booths • Vendor Booths
Free Corn Boil • Much More!
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