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Travel destinations in '09: tents, cabins: Sat Jul 4; Travel destinations in '09: tents, cabins
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Aurora-based AAA Chicago reports that more families are taking shorter, more-local trips for vacation this year. Air travel is expected to be down this year ...

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Two towns unite for July 4th festivities: Sat Jul 4; Two towns unite for July 4th festivities
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a small girl shrieked loudly, running toward her parents and staring wide-eyed at the sky Friday night in Aurora, where thousands of people tucked into the ...

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Business Briefs: Fri Jul 3; Business Briefs
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Aurora University will begin offering a flexible weekend MBA program this fall catered toward working professionals whose schedules don't always allow them ...

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Eclectibles offers 8 unique 'shops' in Batavia: Fri Jul 3; Eclectibles offers 8 unique 'shops' in Batavia
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"We offer a unique experience in repurposed home decor," said Judy Treend, who in May moved her 6-year-old Eclectibles from North Aurora to Batavia. ...

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Portraits to the people: Fri Jul 3; Portraits to the people
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Sibley, from North Aurora, draws portraits on the spot for about $10 or $20. He believes that art should be accessible to everyone, ...

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Coke, marijuana seized in four busts: Fri Jul 3; Coke, marijuana seized in four busts
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Several Aurora residents are under arrest after four drug busts conducted by the Kane County Sheriff's Department over the past few weeks. ...

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Local briefs: H-BR girls basketball camp: Fri Jul 3; Local briefs: H-BR girls basketball camp
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The camp is held from 9 to 11:30 am Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays through July 16. at Tiger Field, at 1040 6th Ave., Aurora. The price is $20 for each day ...

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Vigil for Aurora murder victim set for Friday: Wed Jul 1; Vigil for Aurora murder victim set for Friday
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A week after Donald Franklin was killed, Aurora police are still no closer to solving his murder. ...

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Aurora legislator hopeful, frustrated after special session: Tue Jun 30; Aurora legislator hopeful, frustrated after special session
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Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, the ball is in Gov. Pat Quinn's court now. After two days of special session in Springfield, lawmakers failed Tuesday night to work ...

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Aurora officer shoots, kills charging pit bull: Tue Jun 30; Aurora officer shoots, kills charging pit bull
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An Aurora police officer shot and killed a pit bull Monday morning after it attacked a teen, another dog and finally charged ...

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Aurora IL Jobs

There are more than 212,000 jobs in Aurora, Illinois. 87% or 183,000 of those Aurora jobs are private sector jobs. 1,741 people are employed by the United States federal government.

The number of employers in Aurora, Illinois exceeds 12,000. The vast majority of Aurora employers belong to the private sector. Government employers are also numerous. In the Aurora area there are 36 federal government agencies employing workers. The State of Illinois has 4 agencies employing Aurora workers, and there are 115 local government agencies that provide jobs to Aurora workers.

Federal wages in Aurora are higher than private sector wages. Federal workers earn on average more than $94,000 a year, while private sector workers earn on average $38,500.

Service industries in Aurora encompass Transportation, Trade, Utilities, Professional Services, Business Services, Education Services, and Health Services. Service industries account for 63% of Aurora jobs.

23% of Aurora jobs are in what the Bureau of Labor Statistics calls the Goods Producing sector, which accounts for manufacturing and construction jobs. Average salaries for manufacturing jobs in Aurora are $46,000 per year. Construction jobs in Aurora show annual salaries of $60,000 per year.