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| | DeKalb, Illinois |
 | | Accessible to many points in the state via Interstates 88 or 39, DeKalb is also close to the cities of Rockford (40 miles to the northwest) and Aurora (30 miles to the east). |
 | | Founded in 1837, DeKalb saw its early growth and prosperity closely linked to the city's prominence in the barbed wire industry, which transformed the community from strictly an agricultural town to a major manufacturing center for the product. |
 | | DeKalb also hosts community-wide celebrations, such as Corn Fest, a celebration of the city's agricultural heritage, which features live music, food, a marathon race, and activities for kids. |
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