Help us fill the raffle tables!Our wonderful volunteers from NIU’s Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE) have once again been out canvassing DeKalb and collecting so many great gift cards from local businesses for our Light Up the Manor Kick-Off Party! We’re grateful for their hard work and the generosity of our community. Unfortunately, they can’t get to everyone! Would your business, organization or family like to donate a raffle basket, gift card or prize? We’d love to include you!Please contact Anne at 815-756-8444 or acheladyn@barbcitymanor.org.Donations should arrive at Barb City Manor no later than Wednesday, November 11.Thank you for helping make our November 14 celebration even more fun! *Photos of 2025 Light Up The Manor raffle table and an amazing group of NIU students!#pisigmaepsilongammazeta#lightupthemanor2026 #niu #northernillinoisuniversity...
Our Heritage Collection spokesmodels, Jerry and Jean, are serving up this season’s must-have look: wearable nostalgia.Jean models the timeless “I Was Born Here” tee, pairing personal history with effortless hometown style.Jerry sports the conversation-starting “I Left an Organ” design. He was also born here, so he qualifies for multiple looks in the collection. A man with range. And Clucks? Still waiting for someone to tell him this isn’t his photo shoot.Round out your wardrobe with our Nostalgia and “I Had My Babies Here” designs, with T-shirts, crews and hoodies to keep your history cozy. Accessorize with our “designer classic” mugs and trucker caps, because good taste deserves options.Every purchase helps raise funds for renovations at Barb City Manor, DeKalb’s original public hospital and a historic hometown icon.Show off your personal history while helping us write the next chapter. Models sold separately.Link to online store below. Online orders can be shipped or picked up at BCM. ...
They look like they’re plotting something. And they are. 🐓👀A remake of “The Birds”? Nope. This Founding Flock is just assembling and getting ready to GET LIT! The roosters, snowmen, penguins and angels are coming out of storage for Light Up the Manor, and thanks to our generous business community and donors, this is shaping up to be one spectacular light show!There is still time to become a sponsor!Come see what this crew is up to at our FREE, family-friendly Kick-Off Party on Saturday, November 14! The fun starts at 4 p.m., with the big lighting reveal at 6:30 p.m.Everyone is welcome. The birds insist.#lightupthemanor2026 #ComEd #mayorscaucus #TargetDeKalb #poweringtheholidays2026 #AngelMedicalManagement #TomSparks #ChinaHouse #TheMusicConnection #TheisenRoofing #FNBO #PizzaVilla #AmericanLegionDeKalb #KiwanisClub #KruppandKrupp #AmericanEnergyAnalysis #EggHaven#WDKB #SuterCompany #BannerUp...
A big THANK YOU to Jill and Mitch Smith! 🧡Earlier this week, Jill and Mitch donated over 500 pounds of butternut squash to our kitchen, and we are so grateful!Jill is a familiar face to Barb City Manor, having worked here as a housekeeper many years ago. Her husband, Mitch, has been an avid gardener for years, and for the past 10-15 years he has lovingly planted squash just for Barb City Manor and his church to enjoy at Thanksgiving.What a generous gift to share with our community! From all of our residents and staff, thank you, Jill and Mitch, for your kindness and for helping make our meals a little more special. 🍂 ...
Sometimes our interns teach us a thing or two! ❤️Painting sponsor logos on our windows was definitely outside my comfort zone. But Anai had a vision and thankfully, she was convincing! We put our trust in her and her NIU student recruits, and they absolutely nailed it.A good reminder that just because you can’t quite picture how something will look or don't possess that ability yourself, doesn’t mean someone else can’t make it really, really fantastic.Thank you, Anai and crew, for the talent, time, and enthusiasm you brought to our windows. Anai, thank you for getting us to say yes! We appreciate you!#lightupthemanor2026 #ComEd #mayorscaucus #TargetDeKalb #poweringtheholidays2026 #AngelMedicalManagement #TomSparks #ChinaHouse #TheMusicConnection #TheisenRoofing #FNBO #PizzaVilla #AmericanLegionDeKalb #KiwanisClub ...
We love a good Christmas sing-a-long!Every year groups from near and far, small and large arrive at BCM to perform for our residents. The holiday season is coming soon! We are currently scheduling dates in late November and December.If you are part of a formal or informal group and would like to spread some holiday cheer, we'd love to have you!Call Anne at 815-756-8444 to reserve your time today! ...
BCM is about to be more lit than we've ever hoped for!We are excited to share that Barb City Manor is a recipient ofComEdComEdMetropolitan Mayors Caucusaucus 2026 Powering the Holidays Program grant to help support Light Up The Manor campaign.More sparkle, more lights and more holiday cheer! Join us for the Kick Off Party and Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, November 14th starting at 4pm and seeComEdComEd and @mayorscaucus difference for yourse#comedC#MayorsCaucusa#poweringtheholidays2026s#lightupthemanor2026r#dekalbcountyiln#dekalbilalbIL ...
