Aurora IL is a large city in the suburbs of Chicago, predominantly in Kane County and DuPage County, with portions extending into Kendall and Will Counties. In 1908, Aurora IL adopted the nickname “City of Lights”, because it was one of the first cities in the United States to implement an all-electric street lighting system in 1881. Downtown Aurora is located on the Fox River and centered on Stolp Island. The Aurora area is home to an impressive collection of commercial buildings and architecture, including structures by Frank Lloyd Wright, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Bruce Goff, and George Grant Elmslie. The Hollywood Casino, a dockside gaming facility with 53,000 square feet and 1,200 gaming positions, is on the river in downtown Aurora. The Aurora Commercial Real Estate market flourishes with its high traffic streets and attractions, such as Paramount Theatre, Hollywood Casino, Amy Morton’s Stolp Island Social, The Chicago Premium Outlet mall and much more. If you are looking for commercial property in Aurora, IL, that’s for sale or lease to start a business or expand your business, contact Caton Commercial’s Aurora office.
Aurora is home to numerous modern architectural marvels like Frank Lloyd Wright. The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce is a catalyst for business development in the greater Aurora and North Aurora region. Within its four divisions – economic development, community development, member services and business advocacy.
Aurora is known for its locally famed Broadway theatre, the Paramount Theatre, and its wide variety of great dining options.
Aurora serves a wide variety of activities all over town.
