
Welcome to
DeKalb, Illinois
Located just 60 miles west of Chicago is DeKalb, a thriving community home to Northern Illinois University, rich local history, incredible restaurants, 40+ parks and greenspaces, hundreds of local businesses, arts and entertainment, and so much more!
Whether you have been here before, lived here you whole life, are moving here, or are first time visitors, we are positive that you will love your time here in DeKalb! #DeKalbLife will help you with all DeKalb Information.
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Upcoming Events
Music at the Mansion
ExpiredEllwood Mansion
420 Linden Place, DeKalb, IL, 60115
DeKalb Farmer’s Market
10 hoursFrank Van Buer Plaza
148 N 2nd St, DeKalb, IL
Legally Blonde
20 hoursStage Coach Players
126 S. 5th St, DeKalb, IL
Legally Blonde
44 hoursStage Coach Players
126 S. 5th St, DeKalb, IL
Movies in the Park: Moana 2
45 hoursHopkins Park
1403 Sycamore Road DeKalb, IL 60115 United States
Annual Fishing Derby
2 daysLarson Lake
455 S. Annie Glidden Road DeKalb, IL 60115 United States
Ellwood Explorers: Hidden No More
2 daysEllwood Mansion
420 Linden Place, DeKalb, IL, 60115