Interested in fun facts and the history of DeKalb, IL?
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Here are some interesting facts about DeKalb, Illinois:

1. DeKalb is known as the "Barb City" because it used to produce more than 30% of the world's barbed wire in the early 1900s.

2. Northern Illinois University, located in DeKalb, is the third largest university in the state of Illinois and is home to more than 20,000 students.

3. The city's historical architecture is diverse, ranging from restored Victorian homes to modern buildings.

4. DeKalb is also home to the Egyptian Theatre, a 1929 historic movie palace that still serves as a cultural center for the city.

5. DeKalb is home to the first and only privately-owned municipal airport in Illinois, known as the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport.

6. The city was named after Johann DeKalb, a German-born American Revolutionary War hero who was mortally wounded while leading troops during the Battle of Camden.

7. The city has an annual Corn Fest celebration, which is a three-day festival that features live music, carnival rides, food vendors, and more.