Northern Illinois University
231 North Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, IL 60115
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Chartered in 1895, Northern Illinois University first opened its doors as the Northern Illinois State Normal School in 1899 as a teachers' school. We have since grown into a world-class, research-focused public institution that attracts students from across Illinois, the country and the world.
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DeKalb Farmers' Market
Frank Vam Buer Plaza • Sep 04 @ 10AM
Soak up the summer while shopping from local vendors and food trucks!
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Saturday Night at Glidden
J.F. Glidden Homestead and Historical Center • Sep 27 @ 4PM
This event features a catered buffet, tours of the historic house and barn, music by Bend in the Road, raffle items, games and more — all…
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DeKalb Corn Classic 10K & 5K
Downtown DeKalb • Sep 28 @ 8:15AM
Join one of Northern Illinois’ best races!
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Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural -- DeKalb
DeKalb
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced thirty five Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois.
Read more about Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural -- DeKalbThe Pick Museum of Anthropology at Northern Illinois University
DeKalb
Experience the cultures of Southeast Asia, New Guinea, and the Southwest and Plains Native Americans at the award winning Pick Museum of Anthropology.
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Northern Illinois Unviersity Art Museum
DeKalb
As an art museum belonging to an academic institution, the dual roles of the Northern Illinois University Art Museum are to contribute to the university’s educational…
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