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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Upcoming Events
Water Mania Day | Tie-Dye Day
15 hoursLion's Park
700 W. Taylor St. DeKalb, Illinois 60115 United States
DeKalb Farmer’s Market
2 daysFrank Van Buer Plaza
148 N 2nd St, DeKalb, IL
After-Hours Concert: Pangelic Performance
4 daysDeKalb Public Library
309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL
Forest Therapy Walk 2026
4 daysP.A. Nehring Forest Preserve
380 Bethany Road DeKalb, Illinois 60115 United States
Voices of 1776: The Diverse Faces Behind America’s Founding
5 daysDeKalb Public Library
309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL
Chasing Mother Nature
5 daysDeKalb Public Library
309 Oak St, DeKalb, IL
Pride Night Disco
5 daysMcCabe's
323 E Lincoln Hwy., DeKalb, Illinois United States











