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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.

Population179,867
Median Home$260,400
Area44.97 sq mi
TIF Districts18

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NewsMAR 01, 2026

Column: Aurora repays property owner nearly $30,000 in fines after appellate court admonishment

This is a story where the little guy wins.

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NewsFEB 28, 2026

Aurora-rooted organization looks to help families affected by deportation

Kalpulli Across Borders, a new organization with roots in Aurora, is looking to create a system of aid surrounding and helping immigrant communities.

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NewsFEB 27, 2026

Syncere Williams, who has ties to Gordie Kerkman’s West Aurora teams, strengthens Waubonsie’s ties to winning

West Aurora transfer Syncere Williams' defense helps Waubonsie Valley oust Benet again in defense of its 2024 and 2025 sectional titles.

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