Elburn, Illinois

About Elburn

Set in the northeastern part of Illinois, Elburn is a close-knit town, home to 6,826 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Elburn holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 3.75 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,820 residents per square mile.

📰 Elburn News Today

• Ken Johnson Obituary (1944 - 2026) - Elburn, IL - Kane County Chronicle Legacy obituary · Aug 17
• Ken W. Johnson Obituary | Conley Funeral Home | Elburn, IL Tribute Archive · Aug 17
• Elburn Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Elburn Debuts Its First Official Village Flag Kane County Connects · Dec 9
• Doris Juanita Gee Obituary Apr 16, 2026 lawjonesfuneralhome.com · Apr 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Elburn Unique

• The only place in America named Elburn — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,826.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Elburn

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Elburn

• Alice's Place — ice cream
• Paisano's Pizza & Grill — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elburn

• Johnson’s Mound Illinois Nature Preserve reviews ★
• Blackberry Maples Forest Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Elburn Forest Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Harley Woods reviews ★
• Headwaters Park reviews ★
• Lion's Park reviews ★
• Praire Park reviews ★
• Veterans Memorial Park reviews ★
• Wellington Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Elburn

• Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem
• Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Elburn

🏘️ Nearby Communities