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...the City of Lights, right here in the U.S.

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It may not be the most famous “City of Lights,” but ever since Aurora installed an all-electric street lighting system in 1881 (the first city in the world to do so), life has been a little brighter for residents in the western suburbs.

These days, people are drawn to the second largest city in Illinois for the affordable home prices, apartments for rent and easy access to downtown Chicago via Metra rail and Greyhound buses. But Aurora is more than convenience.

Historic locations like the Paramount Theatre and Hollywood Casino not only provide a glimpse into the past, but also offer a wide variety of entertainment. And what better way to spend a Friday night than strolling the city, sampling great foods and listening to live music? Downtown Alive makes it happen every Friday night, drawing some 8,000 to 10,000 people each week.

Amenities like Waubonsee Community College and Westfield Fox Valley Mall add even more to the area. As the second-largest city in Illinois, housing about 160,000 people, other towns can’t hold a candle to Aurora.

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City of Lights

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New York Street

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Apartments in Aurora

AMLI at Kirkland Crossing Apartments - 3055 Riverbirch Dr Fox Valley Villages - 710 S Eola Rd
Orchard Village Apartments - 1240 W Indian Trail Rd Hunters Glen Apartments - 245 N Oakhurst
Butterfield Oaks Apartments - 2288 Oakmeadow Dr ALARA at Summerfield Apartments - 1847 Clubhouse Dr
AMLI at Oakhurst North Apartments - 2800 Amli Dr