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Aurora, IL vs DeKalb, IL

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 Aurora, ILDeKalb, ILUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock37.238.1
 Snowfall28.2  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days119.6115.5106.2
 Sunny192  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock82.685.8
 Avg. Jan. Low14.8  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock6.87
 UV Index3.5  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.6798792443
Reviews for Aurora    18 Reviews

What a joke this city is. My friend's husband was shot in the head in this village (along with 4 others murdered). Their response was sub-par to say the least. Their  More

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Over 9 years ago

Seeking to relocate out of Aurora,  More

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Over 13 years ago

Winters too long,cold and snowy, i dread it more every year! Will retire out of here in a few  More

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Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

While I love the cheaper rents then in the closer suburbs (to Chicago), the lack of high paying jobs for anyone without high degrees (Masters or higher) is  More

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As a 37 year resident of DeKalb - an escapee of the Chicago suburbs, I am pleased to write a bit about my hometown. Originally a college town in a farming community,  More

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