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Geneva owns and operates its own electric utility, and we take great pride in providing reliable electric service to our residents and businesses. However, like all utilities, we are susceptible to outages caused by bad weather, animals, equipment issues and more. This blog is designed to provide updates on what caused outages after service has been restored. Large-scale incidents will be posted in real-time on the City's Alert Center on the our website homepage. Customers can subscribe to receive these updates via Notify Me.

People looking to report outages to the City should call the Public Works Electric Division at 630-2321503 during normal business hours and the Police Department at 630-232-4736 after-hours, weekends and holidays. The City's online request tracker system and social media accounts are not monitored 24 hours a day.

Jul 10

[ARCHIVED] Make This Summer A Safe One When Out On The Road

The original item was published from July 10, 2025 11:01 AM to July 10, 2025 11:07 AM

Summer has arrived. It is nice to see so many residents and visitors out and about enjoying the many amenities and special events the City of Geneva has to offer.

As we see an increase in both pedestrian and vehicle traffic throughout Geneva, this is a good time to review some driving safety tips.

  • Do not use your phone unless it is hands free. Distracted driving is a factor in many traffic crashes;
  • Watch your speed;
  • Wear your seatbelt;
  • Do not drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. There are many transportation alternatives available;
  • Watch for motorcycles; and
  • Stop for pedestrians who are in the crosswalk. With many special events in Geneva, traffic congestion can be heavy in some areas where pedestrians are present.

Following these basic safety tips can go a long way toward assuring everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer.

"Police

Eric Passarelli

Police Chief

Tag(s): Summer Driving Safety, Safety First Blog, Police Chief Eric Passarelli, Geneva Police Department