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Power Restored
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.

Reporting Outages
Normal business hours
Public Works Electric Division at 630-2321503

After-hours, Weekends, Holidays
Police Department at 630-232-4736. FYI, our online request tracker system and social media accounts are not monitored 24 hours a day.

Aug 19

[ARCHIVED] Stay Active in Scenic Geneva

The original item was published from August 18, 2022 1:59 PM to April 6, 2023 3:24 PM

Experience a scenic setting while staying active in Geneva.
 
Kayaks

Fishing, Kayaking and Canoeing

The Fox River provides the perfect setting to enjoy the great outdoors. Rent a kayak, canoe or stand-up paddleboard at Mill Race Cyclery.

Biking
Biking, Hiking and Running

Geneva has a wide network of paths to explore including the Fox River Trail, the Illinois Prairie Path and Peck Farm Bike Path. The picturesque Fox River Trail is showcased on Enjoy Illinois as “a testament to the magnificence of the Geneva area. Following along the banks of the Fox River, this smooth-surface trail provides ideal conditions for biking." Rent or purchase bikes or bike tune-up services at Cykel Cycles and Mill Race Cyclery. Both stores organize group bike rides if you want to explore with fellow bike enthusiasts. 

Cross Country course

The newly opened Northwestern Medicine Cross Country Course at Settler's Hill is a professionally developed and maintained cross country course open to the public on non-race days. Runners can experience a panoramic view of the Fox River Valley and Chicago skyline. Designed for large high school and college meets, the course features an 80-meter wide curved starting line and a 550-meter starting straightaway.  

Eagle Brook


Golfing

Golfers can visit Eagle Brook Country Club, a 254-acre links-style 18-hole golf course, or the Geneva Golf Club, home to the oldest 9-hole golf course in Illinois dating back to 1900. If you are looking to perfect your swing prior to getting on the course, X-Golf Geneva and Golf Underground offer golf simulators and indoor putting greens. Disc golf and miniature golf fans can meet at Wheeler Park in downtown Geneva. This spacious park also features a paved path, beautiful landscaping, a playground, and tennis courts.

Tag(s): Running. Kayaking, Outdoor Recreation, Golf, Fox River, Biking