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about Aurora

Aurora is a city located in Kane, DuPage, Will and Kendall counties in Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 142,990; in 2003, a special census found the city's population to be 157,267, making it the second-largest city in Illinois.

Chicago Tribune and WGN-TV meteorologist Tom Skilling hails from Aurora, and is a graduate of West Aurora High School. The characters of Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar (portrayed by Mike Myers and Dana Carvey, respectively), who first appeared on Saturday Night Live and then in two Wayne's World movies, hailed from Aurora; most of their adventures were centered there. (The movies, however, were shot elsewhere.)

Aurora geography

Aurora is located at 41°45'36" North, 88°17'55" West (41.759879, -88.298482).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 102.1 km² (39.4 mi²). 99.8 km² (38.5 mi²) of it is land and 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.26% water.

Aurora sights

The Stonebridge Country Club, which is located in Aurora, is home to the LPGA's annual Kellogg-Keebler Classic golf tournament. The city is the location of the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy and Aurora University. A major Hindu temple is located near IMSA. The Fox Valley Mall, the principal shopping center of the far western Chicago suburbs, is located along Illinois State Highway 59 in the DuPage County portion of the city, near Naperville.

The city's Chrysler automobile plant is referenced in the Alkaline Trio song, "Fuck You Aurora."

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