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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 our website homepage. Customers can subscribe to receive these updates via Notify Me.

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Public Works Electric Division at 630-2321503

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Nov 07

[ARCHIVED] Cocoon Celebrates 30th Anniversary

The original item was published from November 7, 2025 8:56 AM to November 7, 2025 8:58 AM

Mark your calendars — next Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 5–8 PM is Cocoon Geneva’s annual Holiday Shopping Event! This year is extra special — owner Sherie McGowan is celebrating 30 years of Cocoon being a beloved destination for locals and visitors to explore unique, meaningful gifts.

Cocoon is located at 212 S. Third St., Geneva, IL. Check them out in our latest video business feature on YouTube.

From the recent lower-level expansion last year to the beautiful outdoor patio space, Cocoon continues to be a place where people gather, connect, and experience shopping in the most magical way.

Guests on Tuesday, Nov. 11, will enjoy:

  • Explore the new holiday collections
  • Enjoy light refreshments
  • Spin the iconic wooden wheel for a special prize!

A night that truly kicks off the holiday spirit.

Thank you to Sherie and the entire Cocoon team for creating such a welcoming space for our community. Sherie’s creativity, passion for people and her commitment to supporting local businesses shines through every detail.

If you haven’t experienced Cocoon yet, add them to your holiday shopping list — this is the year.

Cheers to three decades, Sherie. You are a gem in our community.

Be sure to give Cocoon a follow on social media to stay connected with them.

Tag(s): Shop Dine Enjoy Geneva, Downtown Geneva, Cocoon