Aurora is a sizable, livable city on the Fox River with a walkable historic downtown, growing arts and dining scene (theaters, breweries and riverfront parks), plenty of rental options, and outdoor trails—an interesting, comfortable place to enjoy multi-week therapy assignments.
About 40 miles from Chicago and roughly 15 miles from Naperville, you can easily make big‑city museums, nightlife, and top restaurants a day or evening escape so longer stays rarely feel isolated.