Aurora is the second-largest city in Illinois, with a revitalized riverfront downtown, historic architecture and a wide variety of neighborhoods.
Aurora sits along the Fox River and spans parts of Kane, DuPage, Kendall and Will counties. Downtown is centered on Stolp Island and includes the historic Paramount Theatre, the Riverfront Playhouse and Hollywood Casino Aurora. The city is known as the City of Lights for adopting an early all-electric street lighting system, and it is home to Phillips Park, which includes the Phillips Park Zoo. Aurora has about 180,000 residents.
Public schools are run by District 129 (West Side), District 131 (East Side) and Indian Prairie District 204 (Far East Side), with part of the city in Oswego District 308. Aurora is the final stop on the BNSF Metra line into Chicago, and Interstate 88 and Illinois Route 59 serve the city. Aurora University, Waubonsee Community College and the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy are also here.
People who want variety, from historic neighborhoods near downtown to newer areas on the far east side, with direct rail access to Chicago. Because Aurora is so large, the experience varies a great deal from one area to the next, so a local guide helps.
Yes. Aurora is the final stop on the BNSF line into Chicago, and a station at Route 59 sits on the Aurora-Naperville border.
Mostly Kane County, with parts in DuPage, Kendall and Will counties.
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice. School boundaries, taxes and services vary by address, so confirm the details for any home you consider. Sources: Aurora, Illinois.
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