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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
 
Colleges and Universities

Kishwaukee College

 Northern Illinois University
Elgin Community College Illinois State
Illinois Valley Community College University of Illinois
Rock Valley Community College

American School Search in Illinois
Waubonsee Community College
 
Community Services for DeKalb County, IL 
  • Community Contacts -helping to provide affordable housing in DeKalb & Kane Counties
           
  • www.cns.gov -Volunteering
     The Corporation for National and Community Service engages Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to help strengthen communities.
      
  • http://www.govbenefits.gov/govbenefits_en.portal  A partnership of Federal agencies with a shared vision - to provide improved, personalized access to government assistance programs.
       
  • www.benefitscheckup.org   BenefitsCheckUp is the nation's most comprehensive Web-based service to screen for benefits programs for seniors with limited income and resources.  Developed and maintained by The National Council on Aging (NCOA).
        
  • www.usa.gov   As the U.S. government's official web portal, USA.gov makes it easy for the public to get U.S. government information and services on the web. USA.gov also serves as the catalyst for a growing electronic government.
     
  • Waste Management (Refuse/Recycling)
     
  • DeKalb Sanitary District   The DeKalb Sanitary District is a Class I Wastewater Treatment facility responsible for treating all wastewaters for the City of DeKalb and Northern Illinois University.  By agreement with the City of DeKalb, on November 1, 1987, the Sanitary District took over the ownership of the entire "sanitary collection system" (sanitary sewer mains and manholes) for the City of DeKalb. The District now constructs, repairs and maintains that sanitary infrastructure.

 
Entertainment, Events & Festivals in DeKalb County, IL 

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 Fest
    This 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.

  • Sandwich City Hall & Opera House 

  • Shabbona 4th of July Celebration

  • 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.

  • Historic Self-Guided Tours-Sycamore Chamber of Commerce

Federal Government Locally Elected Officials
Government Organizations

Local Governments 
Health Care in DeKalb County

Not-for-Profit Organizations in DeKalb County, IL

Other Counties Surrounding DeKalb County, IL

DuPage County

McHenry County

Kane County

Winnebago County

Parks & Recreation in DeKalb County, IL

State Government Locally Elected Officials

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

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