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DeKalb is a city in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States. It had a population of 43,862 at the 2010 census, making it the second-largest city in the county after Sycamore. It is home to Northern Illinois University.

Population

According to the Wikipedia page for DeKalb, the city had an estimated population of 42,716 as of 2019. It is currently the 9th largest city in Illinois. The racial makeup of DeKalb is 64.3% White, 18.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 10.9% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 3.6% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races.

History

DeKalb was originally called Huntley's Grove, and under the latter name was platted in 1853. The name is for Baron Johann de Kalb, a Bavarian-born former officer in the French Army, who fought for and died for the American cause in the Revolutionary War. A post office has been in operation at DeKalb since 1849.

For more details on the history of DeKalb, visit the DeKalb Public Library's page on local history.

Economy

Some of the major employers in DeKalb include:

For more information on DeKalb's economy and economic development, visit the DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation's website.

Attractions

Some of the top attractions and landmarks in DeKalb include:

Egyptian Theatre

135 N. 2nd St, DeKalb, IL 60115, (815) 758-1215 - Website

The Egyptian Theatre is a historic theater located in downtown DeKalb that hosts live performances and films.

Sycamore Road Theater

1635 S Sycamore Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115, (815) 758-3751 - Website

The Sycamore Road Theater is a movie theater located on Sycamore Road in DeKalb.

Hopkins Park

1403 Sycamore Rd, DeKalb, IL 60115, (815) 748-2000

Hopkins Park is a large community park in DeKalb featuring sports fields, walking paths, and more.

DeKalb County

DeKalb is located in DeKalb County. The DeKalb County website can be found here: dekalbcounty.org.

The address for DeKalb County offices is:

DeKalb County
110 E. Sycamore St.
Sycamore, IL 60178

School Districts

Public schools in DeKalb are served by DeKalb School District 428. Their website can be found here: dekalbschools.org.

Some private schools in DeKalb include:

Local Resources

Some other local resources and community websites for DeKalb include:




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