
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
Annual Fishing Derby
ExpiredLarson Lake
455 S. Annie Glidden Road DeKalb, IL 60115 United States
Ellwood Explorers: Hidden No More
ExpiredEllwood Mansion
420 Linden Place, DeKalb, IL, 60115
Legally Blonde
4 hoursStage Coach Players
126 S. 5th St, DeKalb, IL
Father’s Day at The Lincoln Inn
18 hoursThe Lincoln Inn at Faranda’s
302 Grove St, DeKalb, IL
Summer Party and Car Show
21 hoursDeKalb Fresh Market
615 Oak St, DeKalb, IL 60115
Legally Blonde
22 hoursStage Coach Players
126 S. 5th St, DeKalb, IL