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Aurora Malls Temporarily Shut Doors As Coronavirus Fears Loom

The malls plan to be closed until at least March 30.

The malls plan to be closed until at least March 30.
The malls plan to be closed until at least March 30. (GoogleMaps Streetview)

AURORA, IL — The Fox Valley Mall and Chicago Premium Outlets are among a group of malls that have closed their doors amid heightened concerns over the coronavirus. The closures are effective starting Thursday through at least March 30, according to a post on the City of Aurora Facebook page.

Pending coronavirus worries, the Chicago Premium Outlets tentatively plans to reopen March 30. Fox Valley Mall tentatively plans to reopen April 1.

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