On April 16, 2025, the DeKalb County Board passed a resolution in support of the Illinois  America 250 Commemoration, affirming our commitment to honoring this historic milestone  through meaningful and educational opportunities for both current residents and future  generations. 

In recognition of this historic milestone, DeKalb County Government is pleased to announce the  One County, One Nation: America 250 Ceremony, to be held on July 8, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at  the DeKalb County Courthouse. The ceremony will include a public reading of the Declaration  of Independence and is envisioned as a community-focused event celebrating our shared history  and civic values. 

While planning is still underway, the event is intended to feature a variety of activities for  residents to enjoy. We warmly invite our community partners to consider hosting complementary  events before or after the ceremony on July 8, as we work together to create a coordinated  schedule of activities that reflects the spirit of America 250. 

Additional details will be shared as planning progresses. Please follow the DeKalb County  Government’s website and Facebook page to follow this event as it nears closer.