Aurora, IL is a vibrant city in the state of Illinois, and it is known for its many attractions, activities, and events. Reviews of Aurora are overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the city's commitment to providing a diverse range of cultural attractions and entertainment. From museums and galleries to parks and outdoor spaces, there's something for everyone in Aurora. The city also boasts shopping opportunities at the Westfield Fox Valley Mall or the downtown area, as well as a variety of restaurants featuring cuisine from around the world. Additionally, Aurora has plenty of family-friendly activities such as the SciTech Hands-on Museum or Phillips Park Zoo. With so much to offer residents and visitors alike, it's no surprise that reviews of Aurora are so glowing.
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traffic - 5/4/2008
What makes the quality of life here in the burbs of Chicago has got to be the traffic. The housing stock went way up with little or no upgrading of the roads to get to those
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City of Lights -- Aurora; and nearby Naperville - 8/26/2007
I live on the eastern side of Aurora, I've lived here for 7 years. The city has its mix of low income, middle income and upper income people. The city is about 45 minutes west of Chicago when there are no traffic delays. The Fox Valley Park District has some very nice programs. The Aurora Library has 3 branches and a very good selection. Lots of shopping nearby, a major mall on the far east side and an upscale outlet shopping mall on the north side. Also alot of strip malls and big box stores on the eastern border of Aurora, western border of Naperville. If you live in the Naperville school district part of Aurora, on the east side, the schools are fantastic. The Aurora district schools are not as highly rated. Crime is higher in the downtown section of Aurora than in the far east or far western sides of Aurora. Aurora is next to Naperville, named one of the best places to live by Money Magazine. Naperville and Aurora have a great selection of restaurants and Naperville also
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Recommend place to live in Aurora - 4/11/2007
I have seen some negative comments about Aurora, but I could say much the same about most larger towns.
We have lived in Aurora for nearly 4 years on the far West side and we don't have a lot of negatives about the area.
First, the East side of town near the river does have some bad areas, but that has improved dramatically. Yes there are still some gang issues, but that has gone down.
Having said that, School district 129 which is the west side of the fox river, has some very good elementary, middle schools, and a good high school. The main issue is the high school which has nearly 4,000 students.
Aurora has a large blend of minorities, I would estimate the school is about 38% white, 30% hispanic, and 30% black, and 2% other. (This is an unscientific estimate based upon what we have experienced with children at Hall Elementary, Jefferson Middel School, and West High School.
In our Neighborhood the split is
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Recommend place to live in Aurora - 4/11/2007
I have seen some negative comments about Aurora, but I could say much the same about most larger towns.
We have lived in Aurora for nearly 4 years on the far West side and we don't have a lot of negatives about the area.
First, the East side of town near the river does have some bad areas, but that has improved dramatically. Yes there are still some gang issues, but that has gone down.
Having said that, School district 129 which is the west side of the fox river, has some very good elementary, middle schools, and a good high school. The main issue is the high school which has nearly 4,000 students.
Aurora has a large blend of minorities, I would estimate the school is about 38% white, 30% hispanic, and 30% black, and 2% other. (This is an unscientific estimate based upon what we have experienced with children at Hall Elementary, Jefferson Middel School, and West High School.
In our Neighborhood the split is
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When the Lights Go Out in the City - 4/7/2007
As a long-time resident of Aurora (The City of Lights) I am sad to say that I am finally giving up and moving on. I will miss Her many beautiful old mansions in the various historic districts that are no longer safe. I will remember walking through downtown to go shopping at Carsons, when it was there. Now the signs hanging from Her classic tall buildings along Broadway are in Spanish and I cannot read them. Her schools are no longer proudly diverse, and some of their rankings have become shameful. My thanks to City government, police, and fire for their gallant efforts but they are loosing the battle. It will take more than a casino and a landmark theatre to save Her.
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Can't wait to leave. - 7/26/2006
We moved to Aurora because my husband was transfered here almost 2 loooooong years ago. I like our apartment complex. I have gone back to school and I love Aurora University. That's about it. I am begining to hear sirenes almost every night. There is not much culture to speak of. Down town is dead. You have to go to another city to find a decent place to shop.
The only really good thing is that we are surrounded by places like Brookfield Zoo, and Chicago. Other wise we'd be bored to death. Also, Aurora does have a Premium Outlets mall. It's just difficult to shop there in the winter and when there is any number of bus tours visiting the mall.
Can't wait to
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