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MyTownView provides meeting records, building permits, crime statistics, municipal finances, property tax rates, school district data, business licenses, community events, and more for Aurora.

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Data is updated automatically throughout the week as new records are published by local government sources, county clerks, and state agencies.

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Yes. Core civic data including recent meetings, permits, crime stats, finances, and school data is free. Paid plans unlock full historical data, AI-powered insights, scorecard, trend analysis, and cross-town comparison tools.

Aurora, IL — Meetings, Taxes, Crime, Schools & More

Aurora is the second-largest city in Illinois, straddling the Fox River across Kane, DuPage, Will, and Kendall counties, about 40 miles west of downtown Chicago. With a population of about 180,000, it was the first city in the U.S. to implement an all-electric street lighting system in 1881, earning it the nickname 'City of Lights.' Aurora is served by two school districts (East Aurora SD 131 and West Aurora SD 129) and is the western terminus of Metra's BNSF Railway line.

Population179,898

Median Home Value$274,800

Median Income$93,633

Area44.97 sq mi

TIF Districts18

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