City of Lights T-Shirt T-Shirt Aurora was the first Illinois

Aurora was the first Illinois city to have electric streetlights

but a dark history has resisted illumination as stubbornly as the chilly corner of the old roundhouse repels the summer heat

the sweet legacy of NFL great Walter Payton and the elephants that saved a circus from a tornado

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City of Lights T-Shirt T-Shirt Aurora was the first IllinoisOur classic, sporty t shirt features our city's name, motto along with the year 1837 the year the post office was established, officially creating Aurora. We strive for accuracy in our inventory, however, if you would like to confirm the availability of your desired size, please call the Gift Shop at (630) 906 0650.