Opportunity Unbound
DeKalb County is a vibrant, growing community where residents and businesses thrive, supported by strong economic development throughout the region. Anchored by Northern Illinois University, a premier public research institution, and Kishwaukee College, the county offers exceptional higher education that drives innovation and workforce development. With its strategic location and convenient access to highways, rail, and airports—along with a skilled workforce, affordable housing, and excellent healthcare—DeKalb County is a place where you’ll find Opportunity Unbound.
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Top 20 for best places for families to live in Illinois
You want affordable housing, great schools, quality healthcare, job opportunities, and modern amenities without losing that small-town charm. Good news—DeKalb County has it all!
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$384 million in agricultural production annually
With diverse industries like manufacturing, education, healthcare, logistics, and agriculture, plus a low cost of living and top-tier workforce development, economic development in DeKalb County continues to create opportunity everywhere.
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In DeKalb County, we believe that only boring people get bored
DeKalb County combines the best of a small town community with the culture and entertainment of the bigger city life.
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Kish College students earn accolades in SkillsUSA career competitions
Kishwaukee College students on the SkillsUSA team concluded another successful season with medalists at the state and national levels. SkillsUSA is a national organization helping prepare students for trade professions. […]
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Amedeo: What AI and automation mean for jobs in DeKalb County
Discussions around AI and automation seem to be everywhere. A new article is published daily about the impact of AI and automation on business and jobs. All of the information […]
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For Immediate Release: Kish College to offer six Fast-Track career programs in Fall 2025
Kishwaukee College will offer six Fast-Track career programs during the Fall 2025 semester. Kish Fast-Track programs provide students with the expertise needed to meet local workforce demands. The programs range […]
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Amedeo: Why community development is the new economic development
For those of us working in economic development, it’s easy to focus on the traditional markers of success: new business announcements, jobs created, capital investment. But lately, it’s clear that […]
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J6 Polymers of Genoa Awarded a “Made in Illinois” Grant
Governor Pritzker Awards $1.3 Million to 29 Manufacturing Companies Through Made in Illinois Grant Program PEORIA – Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois […]
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