Neighborhood

Aurora, Illinois is known as the City of Lights, its name commonly associated with the Aurora Borealis or the “northern lights”.  Aurora’s historic downtown is located on the Fox River and centered on Stolp Island.  The Aurora area is home to an impressive collection of architecture, including structures by Frank Lloyd Wright and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.  Aurora is the second largest city in the state and has an abundance of shopping, restaurants, entertainment and services. During the summer months, the city has many cultural and music festivals along the riverfront.