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Ellwood House tours available

Ellwood House tours available

By Maria Ahmad | August 27, 2012

The Ellwood House Museum, 509 N. First St., is a historic site in DeKalb and offers tours for all ages throughout the year. According to its website, the Ellwood House Museum was originally the home of Isaac Leonard Ellwood, a partner in establishing...

DeKalb Park District discusses 5-year master plan at open house

By Dave Gong | September 13, 2011

Cindy Capek, DeKalb County Park District executive director, said she was disappointed with the turnout at the park district open house, The DeKalb County Park District discussed its five-year master plan at an open house Tuesday evening at Hopkins Park...

DeKalb floods area of Lions park for winter activities

By Zachary brictson | January 23, 2011

DeKALB | Ice skating is again a possibility in DeKalb. The DeKalb Park District flooded an open area of Lions Park for the winter, creating an ice rink located on West Taylor Street. People had been asking about winter activities for the park, said Cindy...

Police tape marks off the path through Prairie Park in DeKalb during the Toni Keller investigation. The DeKalb Park District will be increasing patrols and will add additional informational signs to ease public safety concerns in the area.

Prairie Park precautions

By Kyla Gardner | November 29, 2010

The DeKalb Park District has increased safety and security measures at Prairie Park and will add additional informational signs in response to community safety concerns. The DeKalb community has expressed concern about the safety of Prairie Park in light...