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Malta Illinois Mural

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Need a quick pick-me-up between errands? The Malta Illinois Mural delivers a bright splash of local pride, an easy photo op, and a…

400 IL-38 (Malta)

“Need a quick pick-me-up between errands? The Malta Illinois Mural delivers a bright splash of local pride, an easy photo op, and a two-minute reminder that creativity lives here. It’s the kind of spot you show visiting friends, then quietly revisit on your own.”

From the DeKalb newsletter, October 2, 2026

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Wreckroom Dekalb

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Feeling frazzled? Wreckroom Dekalb lets you unleash in a Rage Room, fling paint in the Splatter Room, or team up in a fully immersive VR…

901 Lucinda Ave Unit G (DeKalb)

“Feeling frazzled? Wreckroom Dekalb lets you unleash in a Rage Room, fling paint in the Splatter Room, or team up in a fully immersive VR escape room, then cool down with 170+ exotic snacks and sodas from 12+ countries... the perfect DeKalb night when the week has been a lot.”

From the DeKalb newsletter, September 16, 2026

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River Heights Golf Course

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Mix some fresh air with a little friendly pressure at River Heights Golf Course, an affordable 18 that runs along the Kishwaukee River with…

1020 Sharon Dr (DeKalb)

“Mix some fresh air with a little friendly pressure at River Heights Golf Course, an affordable 18 that runs along the Kishwaukee River with both traditional and links-style holes. It plays fair but keeps you honest, perfect for weekend grinders and after-work swings.”

From the DeKalb newsletter, October 1, 2026

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