North Aurora, Illinois
North Aurora is a village of 18,696 people in Kane County, Illinois, founded in 1834.
Why visit North Aurora
Townapedia lists 33 museums and landmarks, 46 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Tinseltown USA, Aurora Elks Lodge No. 705, Aurora Historical Museum and Bennett Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 28 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in North Aurora
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About North Aurora
North Aurora is a village in Kane County, Illinois, United States, and a suburb of Aurora. Per the 2020 census, the population was 18,261. North Aurora maintains its own public library district, fire district, and police department, but public spaces and parks are managed by the neighboring Fox Valley Park District.
From the Wikipedia article North Aurora, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Cinemark Tinseltown USA
Cinema and theater · 1.5 mi
320 South Lincolnway Street, North Aurora
Museums and landmarks33
Aurora Elks Lodge No. 705
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Aurora Historical Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Aurora University
School · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Private university in Aurora, Illinois, U.S
Batavia Depot Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Railway station in Batavia, Illinois, United States
Batavia Institute
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Former hospital in Illinois, United States
Campana Factory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Factory in Illinois, United States of America
Col. Ira C. Copley Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Copley Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Former hospital in Aurora, Illinois
Eastside Community Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic church in Illinois, United States
Fox River Pavilion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Former hospital in Illinois, United States
Galena Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historic hotel in Aurora, Illinois
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Graham Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic building in Aurora, Illinois
21 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds46
34 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes40
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 2.5 mi
1290 Orchard Road, Aurora
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Giordano's Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.8 mi
253 Genesis Way, North Aurora
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30
IHOP
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 2.2 mi
2455 Augusta Way, Aurora
Mo-Th,Su 07:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 07:00-24:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.4 mi
1480 Orchard Road, Aurora
Mo-Fr 05:00-22:00; Sa 05:30-22:00; Su 05:30-21:00
The Turf Room
Restaurant · 0.6 mi
1033 Kilbery Lane, North Aurora
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 2.4 mi
1460 Orchard Road, Aurora
Su-Fr 11:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 11:00-01:00
La Michoacana
Ice cream · 2.2 mi
316 West Indian Trail, Aurora
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
28 more on the map.
History
In its early history, North Aurora was known as "Schneider's Mill" or "Schneider's Crossing" after John Peter Schneider, a German immigrant who established a mill and dam on the Fox River after moving to the area in 1834. Schneider Elementary School, on the east side of the Fox River, is named after him.
North Aurora was named due to its location north of Aurora, Illinois. The 1880 US Census was the first federal census to use the place-name "Village of North Aurora". It was formally incorporated in 1905.
From the History section of North Aurora, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Holiday Inn Aurora North - Naperville
Motel and hotel · 2.4 mi
2424 Sullivan Road, Aurora
My Place Hotel-North Aurora, IL
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
1000 Kilbery Lane, North Aurora
Churches and places of worship14
First Methodist Church of Batavia
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
United Methodist Church of Batavia
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Resurrection Evangelical Lutheran Church and School
Church · Lutheran · 2.3 mi
2567 Sullivan Road, Aurora
North Aurora Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 0.6 mi
950 Mooseheart Road, North Aurora
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries59
Aurora Central Catholic High School
School · Catholic · 1.9 mi
1255 North Edgelawn Drive, Aurora
Rosary High School
School · Catholic · 2.5 mi
901 North Edgelawn Drive, Aurora
East Aurora Public School District Early Childhood Center
School · 2.5 mi
278 East Indian Trail, Aurora
Healthcare10
Advocate Medical Group Outpatient Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
1221 North Highland Avenue, Aurora
Prime Healthcare - Mercy Multi-Specialty Building
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
1315 North Highland Avenue, Aurora
Map of North Aurora
226 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 1.9 in | 9.1 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 20°F | 1.8 in | 7.9 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 29°F | 2.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 4.0 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 65°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.2 in | 6.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Aurora Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Kane County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-10-03: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2007-09-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Aurora Municipal Airport (AUZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Batavia 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Aurora 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Geneva 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Prestbury 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Sugar Grove 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Montgomery 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Boulder Hill 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- St. Charles 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Warrenville 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Oswego 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Leland Tower from Galena, Cbradshaw, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GARHall, User: (WT-shared) Ethajek at wts wikivoyage, Public domain
- Charles P. Burton House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Campana Factory (Batavia, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 78 81 LaSalle St Aurora IL, Smallbones, CC0
- Louise White School (Batavia, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aurora College Complex, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Methodist Church of Batavia (Batavia, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- United Methodist Church of Batavia (Batavia, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Holy Cross Church (Batavia, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- IsaacWilsonHouse, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Graham Building Aurora IL, Smallbones, CC0
- Stearns–Wadsworth House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Batavia Institute (Batavia, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Copley Hospital (Aurora, Illinois), Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aurora Hotel IL, Smallbones, CC0
- Mrs. A. W. Gridley House (Batavia, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Masonic Aurora IL, Smallbones, CC0
- Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad Depot (Batavia, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Sam and Ruth Van SicE Ford House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tanner House Aurora, Smallbones, CC0
- St Charles Hospital Aurora IL, Smallbones, CC0
- Healy Chapel, Smallbones, CC0
- Keystone Aurora IL, Smallbones, CC0
- Paramount-LeLand, Cbradshaw ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fox River House Aurora IL, Smallbones, CC0
- Stolp Woolen Mill Store, Smallbones, CC0
- Col. Ira C. Copley Mansion, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aurora Roundhouse, Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record/Historic American Landscapes Survey., Public domain
- Aurora Elks Lodge No. 705, Kepper66, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Second National Bank (Aurora, Illinois), Kepper66, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Middle Avenue Historic District, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hobbs Building, Dudeman365, CC BY-SA 4.0
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