DeKalb is a city in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States. The population was 40,290 at the 2020 census. The city is named after decorated Franconian-French war hero Johann de Kalb, who died during t
The Egyptian Theatre in Downtown DeKalb
Ellwood House, the home of entrepreneur Isaac L. Ellwood
Northern Illinois University is a public research university in DeKalb, Illinois, United States. It was founded as "Northern Illinois State Normal School" in 1895 by Illinois Governor John P. Altgeld,
Altgeld Hall and Still Hall along College Avenue. Altgeld Hall was the first building to be constructed on campus.