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DeKalb County, Illinois |
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This page was designed to provide a listing of helpful links pertinent to DeKalb County, Illinois
| Education in DeKalb County, IL |
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Trade Schools in Illinois - http://www.rwm.org/rwm/tf_ill.html Colleges in Illinois - http://www.citytowninfo.com/places/illinois |
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| Community Services for DeKalb County, IL |
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| Entertainment, Events & Festivals in DeKalb County, IL |
Historic Self-Guided Tours DeKalbArea Convention & Visitors Bureau
DeKalb Corn Fest
This annual event is held the last full weekend of August in the City of DeKalb (815) 748-CORNEgyptian Theatre - DeKalb
Ellwood House Museum - DeKalb
Gurler House - DeKalb
Harley Davidson Museum - DeKalb
Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra - DeKalb
Midwest Museum of Natural History - Sycamore
Offers visitors an appreciation of the world’s diverse natural environment and human culture through exhibits and interactive learning experiences for children and adults. Experiences will guide visitors in understanding the importance of preservation as it relates to the natural world.Nehring Gallery - DeKalb
NIU Anthropology Museum Stevens Building - DeKalb (FREE)
NIU Art Museum - DeKalb (FREE)
NIU Blackwell History of Education Museum - DeKalb (FREE)
NIU Convocation Center - DeKalb (Calendar of Events, maps, etc.)
The Convocation Center is located on NIU's West Campus, north of Lincoln Highway, south of the soccer fields and west of Huskie Stadium.
Somonauk Summer FestThis first annual three day event takes place in the Village of Somonauk annually the last weekend in July. Sign-up for Volleyball, Horse Shoe and Bean Bag and Texas' Hold'em tournaments is going on now. There are many first time events to enjoy including an ISP Truck and Tractor Pull, Beer Garden and live music. Call Somonauk Village Hall at 815-498-3500 for info and tournament applications.
Sandwich Fair DeKalb County Fair - Sandwich
This annual five-day event in the City of Sandwich starts on the Wednesday immediately following Labor Day and runs through Sunday evening. The link above will take you to the Sandwich Fair's official site.Sycamore Pumpkin Festival
This annual event is held the last full weekend of October in the City of Sycamore.
Talk to "Mr. Pumpkin" (a recorded telephone message) Sept. 1 - Oct. 31 at
(815) 895-5161. For history on the Pumpkin Festival click here.
| Federal Government Locally Elected Officials |
The White House -Honorable President Barak Obama and Vice President Joseph Biden
We the People -on WhiteHouse.gov. This tool provides you with a new way to petition the Obama Administration to take action on a range of important issues facing our country. If a petition gets enough support, White House staff will review it, ensure it’s sent to the appropriate policy experts, and issue an official response.
Representative Randy Hultgren (Two Year Term)
Senator Dick Durbin (Six Year Term Expires)
Congressman Donald Manzullo (Two Year Term)
Senator Mark Kirk (Six Year Term)
| Government Organizations |
Local Governments |
| Health Care in DeKalb County |
Not-for-Profit Organizations in DeKalb County, IL |
American Legion of -Maple Park / Post 312
Other Counties Surrounding DeKalb County, IL |
Parks & Recreation in DeKalb County, IL |
Governor Pat Quinn Email: governor@state.il.us
- Lieutenant Governor - Sheila Simon
- Attorney General - Lisa Madigan
- Secretary of State - Jesse White
- Judy Baar Topinka - Comptroller
- Dan Rutherford - Treasurer
- Senator Christine Johnson (35th Legislative District)
- Scholarship Application when available
- Senator Emil Jones III (14th District)
- IL Speaker of the House, Representative Michael J. Madigan (22nd Dist) (2 yr. Term)
- Representative Dave Winters (68th Representative District) (Two Year Term)
- Representative Joe Sosnowski (69th Representative District) (Two Year Term)
- Representative Robert Pritchard (70th Representative District) (2 yr. Term) Email: bob@PritchardStateRep.com
- Scholarship Application when available
Townships in DeKalb County |
Corroborated townships have been linked
- Afton Township
- Clinton Township
- Cortland Township
- DeKalb Township
- Franklin Township
- Genoa Township
- Kingston Township
- Malta Township
- Mayfield Township
- Milan Township
- Paw Paw Township
- Pierce Township
- Sandwich Township
- Shabbona Township
- Somonauk Township
- South Grove Township
- Squaw Grove Township
- Sycamore Township
- Victor Township
Transportation in DeKalb County |
DeKalb Bus Service-Green Line - 815/758-3932
Sycamore Bus Line - Blue Line - 815/758-3932
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