DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS IN AURORA, IL

Fox River valley history flows through Illinois's second-largest city, where 180,000 residents occupy suburbs stretching west from Chicago's outer ring. Continental climate brings temperature extremes—winter lows around 15°F and summer highs in the mid-80s—with 38 inches of annual precipitation including 38 inches of snow. The river's presence moderates some extremes while creating scenic corridors through industrial and residential zones. Manufacturing heritage meets modern suburban growth in this diverse community spanning two counties.