Elburn is a village in western Kane County, about 50 miles west of downtown Chicago. With a population of about 6,100, it is the western terminus of Metra's Union Pacific West Line and is served by Kaneland CUSD 302. Originally called Blackberry Station when the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad came through in 1854, the village was incorporated as Elburn in 1886 and is known for its small-town charm, strong schools, and growing residential development.
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Retesting shows no PFAS in Elburn water, village says
Retesting shows no PFAS in Elburn water, village says Shaw Local
Elburn to retest water after PFAS ‘forever chemical’ detected
Elburn to retest water after PFAS ‘forever chemical’ detected Shaw Local
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