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DeKalb
DeKalb County was formed on March 4, 1837, out of Kane County, Illinois. The County was named in honor of Johann de Kalb, a German (Bavarian) hero of the American Revolutionary War. DeKalb County is approximately 632.7 square miles, located 63 miles west of Chicago.
up coming events in Dekalb
2024 Barn Tour
Cortland Township, located in DeKalb County.
- 09:00 - 16:00
- 08/10/2024
Sandwich Fair
Dekalb County
- 08:00 - 24:00
- 09/04/2024
Northern Illinois Steam Show & Threshing Bee
Taylor Marshall Farm
- 07:00 - 17:00
- 08/08/2024