Chicago region in North Aurora, Illinois

Hines VA Aurora CBOC is a health institution located at 161 South Lincolnway Street, North Aurora, Illinois, United States. As part of the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, the CBOC provides primary, extended, and specialty care to Veteran patients in the Chicago area. With six outpatient clinics across the region, the hospital is dedicated to meeting the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Hines VA is the largest VA in Illinois, serving over 56,000 veterans from World War II to present conflicts. The institution is recognized for its commitment to providing surgical cancer care to American Veterans.

St. Augustine College, located at 841 North Lake Street in Aurora, Illinois, is a bilingual university that offers academic and student support programs to help students overcome obstacles and achieve success in their academic and career goals. The institution has been recognized as the #1 Regional College in the Midwest for social mobility by US News in 2024. With small class sizes, flexible schedules, and one-on-one advice from learning facilitators, St. Augustine College is committed to providing a quality education that fits into students' lives. The institution offers a variety of degree programs, including a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education, Associate of Applied Sciences in Respiratory Therapy, Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, BA in Hospitality Management, Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, and Bachelor of Social Work. Additionally, St. Augustine College provides an AA degree program in Business Administration and AA in Liberal Arts and Sciences with a Child Development concentration.