Welcome to DeKalb, IL
Welcome to
DeKalb, Illinois
Located just 60 miles west of Chicago is DeKalb, Illinois, 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! DeKalb Life will help you with all DeKalb Information.
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DeKalb Fall Back Alley Market
44 hoursFrank Van Buer Plaza
148 N 2nd St, DeKalb, IL
SNAG 2026
2 daysGlidden Homestead
921 W Lincoln Hwy DeKalb, IL 60115 United States
Over the Shire & Far Away
2 daysEgyptian Theatre
135 North 2nd Street DeKalb, IL 60115 United States.
Lightbeam Players Presents: The Nightlights
3 daysDeKalb Public Library
309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
5 daysEgyptian Theatre
135 North 2nd Street DeKalb, IL 60115 United States.
Food Truck Wednesdays
6 daysMLK Commons
DeKalb, Illinois 60115











