October 26, 2026

Chamber Happenings

Join us as we celebrate the re-opening of Tom & Jerry's Sycamore restaurant!


November 2, 2026

Ribbon Cutting 10:30 am

1670 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore

Tom & Jerry's opens at 11:00 am for delicious eats!

The Genoa Chamber is looking for a new home.

Until we have a permanent address in town, please use

P.O. Box 111

Genoa, IL 60135

for any mailed correspondence.

Thank you!


COMMUNITY INFORMATION

Rooted for Good - Genoa

415 W. Main Street

Genoa, IL 60135

(815) 761-7313


Food Pantry Hours

First and Third Monday: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Second and Fourth Tuesday: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.



SEE THE COMPLETE CALENDAR HERE!


MEMBER NEWS

The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra is excited to perform their annual Halloween Concert, featuring famous movie music, a planetary adventure, and several seasonal selections.


There will be two performances for this Halloween Concert. They will be at 5:30p.m. and 7:30p.m. on October 30 at the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall in the NIU Music Building. No tickets are required for either performance.


These family-friendly concerts will feature Psycho’s famous melodies, the Jaws theme, and several classical pieces, including Mars from Gustav Holst’s The Planets, Op. 32. Haunting melodies will flow from the concert hall, and the KSO looks forward to one of their favorite concerts of the season.


The KSO, in the spirit of Halloween, will perform in costume, and hopes attendees will dress-up, too!


In addition to these performances, the NIU Music Library will host their annual “Haunted Library” event for trick-or-treating and other themed activities before, between, and after the performances. This will be held in the NIU Music LIbrary, located next to the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall.


This concert is sponsored in part by Bosma Dental. The KSO also acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council. The photo credit is to the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra.


For tickets and additional concert information, visit kishorchestra.org. 

What can historical objects reveal about the people and experiences that shaped Illinois?


The Ellwood House Museum and DeKalb County History Center invite the public to explore that question during a free Brown Bag Lunch program, “Illinois History in 10 Objects,” on Thursday, November 5, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Ellwood House Museum Visitor Center, located at 420 Linden Place, in DeKalb. 

Need to feed your people?

Faranda's Catering is here to help. 


Thanksgiving Buffet

Ideal for a company or large family gatherings.

Can be delivered or picked up between November 17-29

*Not available Thanksgiving Day


Potluck Starter Kit

Choose a ready-made dish to contribute to a potluck - can be ordered hot and ready to serve or cold for a later meal. Ideal for schools or anyone who is hosting a potluck event.

Can be delivered or picked up between November 17-29

*Not available Thanksgiving Day


Call, email, or visit our website to order!

815-756-2345

thelincolninn@gmail.com


Nominate Outstanding Educators for 2027 Excellence in Education Awards

 

The DeKalb County Community Foundation, in partnership with the DeKalb County Regional Office of Education, invites students, colleagues, and community members to nominate outstanding education professionals for the 2027 Excellence in Education Awards. Nominations are due by October 31, 2026. Selected recipients will receive a $1,000 award, a plaque, and public recognition at a ceremony in spring 2027. To submit a nomination or learn more, visit dekalbccf.org/eie.

THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS INVITE YOU TO PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST BUFFET


8:00 am- Noon

Every 3rd Sunday

                      

Adults $12, Children 12 & under $8, Children under 5 ALWAYS FREE

Family Pricing - 2 Adults and 2 or more children (12 & under) $36


ST. CATHERINE OF GENOA CHURCH

340 S. STOTT STREET

(Handicapped accessible)

WOW!

WE ARE:

An independent social activity and interaction group of senior Widows and/ Or Widowers

OUR MISSION:

Addressing concerns and questions of Widows and Widowers. We are understanding and empathetic, while offering friendship as well as a variety of group activities.

 

WOW ! meeting regularly on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month

               at 12:00 in Hy-Vee's Club Room

               2700 DeKalb Avenue, Sycamore, IL

WOW ! Group activities will be announced in Monday morning emails

For more information you may email:     wow@reagan.com 

or call:  Jim at 815/693-0674 or Flo at 815/751-7532

The 2026 Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce Area Guide is now out! Stop by the office for a copy, or view it here:

2025 was a year of Partnership in Progress! Check out our 
2025 Annual Report:

More than 200 area businesses are investing with the Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce and are allowing us to promote, advocate and market them and their business. Together we are "Moving Forward with a Purpose,” as well as providing businesses with the tools and strategies for success. We offer networking, promoting and training opportunities to all of our members as well as community connections.


If you would like to join our growing list of satisfied business members, take a look at our different tiered business investment opportunities and contact us to set up an in person or phone meeting today! info@genoaareachamber.com

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ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

 

Rosati's Pizza Genoa

Opiquad, LLC

Confetti Wish

IBEW Local 196/NECA Safety & Education Training Center

Liquor 'n' Wine

Frank's Freshway Market

 

MEETINGS

BOARD MEETING

Next Meeting

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:30 am

Ambassador Meeting

Next Meeting

Friday, November 6, 2026

12 pm - 1 pm

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