I live about 10 miles south of Dekalb. Sorry I am not aware of playgroups, etc, but Dekalb is a bit crunchier than a lot of this area, due to the U. I actually have gotten compliments and "where can I get one?" about my peanut shell pouch, rather than stares. Some good second hand stores, too.
There is apparently a LLL group in Sycamore, but it is an evening group so I have never been.
I will be watching this thread, cos I would love to meet other AP mamas nearby.
I know of two AP mamas in DeKalb. I'm surprised they didn't reply! I live in Machesney Park, so I don't know of any playgroups there. I do know that there is a LLL group that meets in the evenings.
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