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Naperville Lands On Roundup Of Best Cities To Retire In Illinois

Naperville was recently named among the top eight cities to retire in Illinois in a recent list by World Atlas.

Naperville was recently ranked among the top eight cities in Illinois to retire by World Atlas.
Naperville was recently ranked among the top eight cities in Illinois to retire by World Atlas. (Naeem Khan)

NAPERVILLE, IL — Naperville was recently ranked among the top eight places to retire in Illinois by World Atlas. The world geography website shared its roundup at the start of January, giving nods to Aurora, Evanston and Chicago as well.

Here's the full list of World Atlas's Best Cities to Retire.

  • Naperville
  • Aurora
  • Champaign
  • Chicago
  • Evanston
  • Peoria
  • Rockford
  • Springfield

Naperville was praised by World Atlas for how it combines "everyday walkability with cultural depth and community-shaped spaces." The article highlighted Naper Settlement, the Naperville Riverwalk, and Wentz Concert Hall among the city's draws for retirees.

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Per World Atlas, Naperville and Aurora stood out as a good choice for retirees as the cities "have strong regional healthcare paired with walkable civic spaces and performing arts close to home."

Click to read the full 8 Best Cities To Retire In Illinois roundup via World Atlas.

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