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Underwood to host open house at new DeKalb office on Saturday

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, speaks on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at a groundbreaking ceremony for Safe Passage Inc.'s new shelter. Construction at 217 Franklin St., is expected to begin in the spring. Underwood's office helped secure $2.5 million in funding for the build.

U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Naperville, has a newly opened office in DeKalb and is looking forward to meeting with constituents this weekend.

Underwood and her team are inviting the public to an open house to find out how they can better serve constituents. It all takes place at 10 a.m. Saturday at 2179 Sycamore Road, Unit 107.

“Remaining accessible and listening to the 14th District has always been a top priority, and I’m thrilled to be opening a new community space in DeKalb,” Underwood said in a statement. “I invite everyone in our community to visit our new space to learn more about the support and resources my office offers and our work on their behalf.”

Underwood also has offices in Joliet and Washington, D.C.

The new DeKalb office is meant to replace Underwood’s constituents’ office, previously located in Sandwich.

Visits can be done in person or virtually. For information, call 630-549-2190.

Megann Horstead

Megann Horstead

Megann Horstead writes about DeKalb news, events and happenings for the Daily Chronicle - Shaw Local News Network. Support my work with likes, clicks and subscriptions.