DeKalb

DeKalb is a city in the county of Hampshire with an approximate population of 39,000 from a 2000 census.

The city is the home town for the Northern Illinois University (NIU), which has an enrollment of 25,000 students.

Activities in DeKalb include: Shabbona Lake State Park, a Greek Revival Style Gurler House, the Harley-Davidson Museum, the Glidden Homestead & Historical Center, Blackwell History of Education Museum, and the Altgeld Art Gallery, at Northern Illinois University. Furthermore, DeKalb hosts community-wide celebrations, like Corn Fest, a celebration of the city's agricultural heritage, which features live music, food, a marathon race, and things to do for kids.