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Homecoming at NIU

By Mac McIntyre · Wednesday, October 13th, 2010

It’s Homecoming weekend at NIU this weekend! At 9am on Saturday the day kicks off with the Homecoming Parade. A long-standing Huskie Homecoming tradition, the Homecoming Parade brings Huskies and members of the DeKalb and Sycamore communities together to troop through downtown DeKalb and end in the parking lot of the Chick Evans Field House in a premier showcase of Huskie spirit before the big game. They welcome submissions of floats, dance troupes, motorcycles and even walkers so plan to join in the fun.

The NIU Homecoming Football Game vs. Buffalo kicks off at 2:30 in the Huskie Stadium. Tickets are available for the NIU Homecoming Football Game vs. Buffalo at the DeKalb Chamber for $15. Call or stop by the Chamber to get your tickets before they sell out. (815)756-6306 or stop by 164 E. Lincoln Highway in DeKalb. For more information about Homecoming events this weekend please visit NIU’s website.

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Kishwaukee Fest Parade Friday

By Gracie Mott · Comments (1) · Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Kishwaukee Fest presents The Lincoln Highway Pre-Parade Kruise Night and Community Parade this Friday, July 30th. Cars, Trucks and Hot Rods of all ages and vintages are invited to help kick off the “Lincoln Highway Parade” The cruise night will be before the parade along the parade route (see map). All Cars, Trucks and Hot Rods will start at the beginning of the parade route (Taylor Street & 7th Street) and cruise Lincoln Highway from 6:pm to 7:pm and will lead the parade units along the Parade route.

The Kishwaukee Fest Parade will kick off at Huntley Middle School at 7pm, go up 7th St. to Lincoln Hwy., travel West through downtown to 2nd St., and end at the Van Buer Parking Lot on Locust. According to their website, Kishwaukee Fest is “One of the greatest American traditions of all time; a hometown parade and this is one of the first events that the Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition is taking on a significant role. All Lincoln Highway communities in and along the corridor are invited.” The theme of the parade is Through the Years. Come out for some free family fun Friday evening and be part of this great American tradition in downtown DeKalb.

The parade is part of a weekend celebration, DeKalb County Kishwaukee Fest. At 7pm Saturday evening, the return of the Festival of Champions Drum and Bugle Corps Competition will be at the NIU Huskie Stadium. Veterans will be honored on the football field during the Show. For more information please visit their website.

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DeKalb County’s 4th of July Happenings

By Gracie Mott · Comments (8) · Friday, July 2nd, 2010

DeKalb County knows how to celebrate Independence Day. Below are details about the events planned around the area.

Kirkland 4th of July Celebration

July 1-4: Come join the 4th of July Celebration in Kirkland for its 61st year! Four days of live music, food, vendors, rides, parade, events, and ‘The Bigges Fireworks in Northern Illinois’ on Sunday night. Visit their website for a complete schedule of events.

Sandwich Freedom Days

2010 Sandwich Freedom Days Parade will be held on Saturday July 3rd. Line-up will begin at 8am at the Sandwich Fair Grounds with the parade starting at 10am. Fireworks are Sunday night at the Sandwich Fairgrounds. Due to the Railroad St road construction project, the annual downtown events of Sandwich Freedom Days 2010 are cancelled. The Parade and Fireworks will go on as planned.

Shabbona 4th of July Celebration

July 3-4: The Shabbona Hometown Festival’s includes Screamer’s Car Show and fireworks at Shabbona Lake State Park. Shabbona’s celebration will have Carnival rides, moon walks, inflatable slides, magic shows, music and games of all sorts. Be sure to check out the petting zoo, which is sure to be a big hit. Several food vendors will have booths on-sites. Parade will be Sunday, July 4th at 12:30pm. Fireworks will be Sunday night at Shabbona Lake State Park. Visit their website for more information.

DeKalb’s 4th of July Celebration

Photo by Curtis Clegg

July 4: Art at Ellwood: Come and enjoy art, music and food at this 38th Annual event where more than 80 fine artists and artisan crafters show and see their work on the lawns of the Ellwood House Museum. The Fair & Sale run from 9AM-4PM. For more details please visit their website.

DeKalb celebrates this patriotic holiday with vendors, food, crafts, live music, and fireworks at Hopkins Park. Visit their website for more details.

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Memorial Day Festivities

By Gracie Mott · Comments (0) · Friday, May 28th, 2010

Northern Illinois Veterans Memorial in Kirkland

Saturday: Memorial Weekend Steak Dinner – Join the Genoa Veterans Home for it’s Memorial Weekend Stead Dinner at 6pm on Saturday, May 29th at the Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St. in Genoa. Cost is $12/person.

Sunday: Memorial Day Ceremony in Kirkland – Events begin at 1pm at the Northern Illinois Veterans Memorial in Franklin Township Park. Pork chop sandwiches can be purchased for $5 on the grounds. For complete schedule visit the Village of Kirkland’s website http://www.villageofkirkland.com

Monday: Mayor’s Memorial Day Breakfast - Major William L. Hotopp (who has served in the military for 24 years, including as a Green Beret, serving seven overseas tours in Central America, Southwest Asia and Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom and being decorated 28 times) will meet with several Mayors, other officials and the public on Memorial Day, Monday morning May 31st, at the Carls Fargo Restaurant, 355 W. State Street, Sycamore. The breakfast starts at 6:45am with a united prayer at 7:15am followed by a short program so everyone can be out of there before 8:am to go to other Memorial Day events. The breakfast is open to the public and is $8.00 RSVP & $10.00 pay at the door.

Memorial Day Parade in DeKalb – Observances begin at 8:30am at the Memorial Tank at First Street and Lincoln Highway. Veterans participating will join the parade, the check in for which begins at 8:30am at North Third Street and Lincoln Highway, with step-off at 9am. The parade will end at 9:30am at the Ellwood House. At Ellwood house there will be a short program. There will be some music by Huntley school. After the program, DeKalb Park District will host a reception in the visitors center, especially for veterans, and will offer refreshments. The museum will offer free tours of the house following the program.

Sycamore Memorial Day Parade & Service – Join Sycamore for its Memorial Day Parade at 10am at the Sycamore Veterans Club, 121 S. California St. The parade will conclude at the Ellwood Cemetery for the Memorial Day Service.

Malta Memorial Day Service – 10am at Malta United Methodist Church, S. Third and Sprague streets. Major William L Hotopp will be the guest speaker and special music by the Barbershop Quartet will be included in the program. Veterans of the community are invited to pay tribute to those who have fought in all of the nation’s wars, by marching as a unit from the church to Malta Township Library, where a wreath will be dedicated to the Veterans of World War I. Any veteran wanting to participate is asked to meet at the church by 9:30am. Flags will be handed out to children at the close of the service for those wanting to march to the library.

Genoa Memorial Day Parade & Service – Genoa will have its Memorial Day Parade & Service at 11:30am beginning at the Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St. The parade will conclude at the Genoa Township Cemetery for the service.

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