City To Host Downtown Zoning Update Workshops

Geneva residents, downtown property owners and other community stakeholders are invited to learn more about the City’s proposed downtown zoning updates during a series of workshops this winter.Following the adoption of the Downtown Station-Area Master Pla...

Third Street To Be Closed During Women's March

The Kane County Coalition of We Can Lead Change will be sponsoring the Women’s March Fox Valley at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 in downtown Geneva that will require parking restrictions and street closures.Signs will be posted Friday, Jan. 18 in the 300 bloc...

Historic Geneva Home To Be Relocated Jan. 15

A historic Geneva home will be receiving a new address Tuesday, Jan. 15 when the building is moved from State Street (Route 38) to East Side Drive.The house is scheduled to be relocated starting at 9 a.m. from its present location at 122 E. State St., wea...

Geneva City Offices Closed On Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Geneva City Hall, and other City offices with the exceptions of the Police and Fire departments, will be closed Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, Jan. 22. The City Council meeting, norma...

City's Winter Newsletter Delivered To Your Inbox

As Geneva rings in the New Year, residents can stay connected with all the news and happenings taking place with the City's Winter Newsletter, which was distributed to subscribers Jan. 3.With the holiday season drawing to a close, the newsletter has helpf...

Geneva's Water Rises To The Top In Taste Contest

Geneva took home top honors in a tie with Batavia for best drinking water during the Kane County Water Association’s annual taste test competition in December.Communities competed in the water association’s blind taste test where water was judged on clari...

Geneva Restaurant Week Offers Culinary Excellence

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce is pleased to highlight culinary excellence by offering Geneva Restaurant Week - an entire week of delicious discounted dining at some of the City's finest restaurants.For one week only, Monday to Sunday, Jan. 21-27, foodies...

Charges Filed In Dec. 22 State Street Car Crash

A Batavia man has been charged with felony aggravated driving under the influence along with several misdemeanor offenses stemming from a Dec. 22 car crash in the 200 block of East State Street (Route 38) in Geneva.David J. Walgenbach, 28, of the 400 bloc...

Christmas Tree Collection Scheduled For January

Geneva residents will have several opportunities to dispose of their live Christmas trees during January.Trees will be picked up on residents’ garbage collection day the weeks of Dec. 31 and Jan. 7 by Lakeshore Recycling Systems, the City&rs...

City Wins Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The City’s budget practices continue to earn national acclaim after Geneva received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the ninth straight year.The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada honor reflects the comm...

Geneva Arts Fair Named One Of Country's Best

The Geneva Arts Fair was voted the sixth best arts festival in the country, according to ArtFair Calendar, the No. 1 juried art fair listings website nationwide.The site's reader survey mentioned the annual summer fair is located in Geneva's beautiful his...

Take Note Of City's Holiday Hours, Garbage Schedule

Geneva City Hall and other City offices, with the exceptions of the Police and Fire departments, will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 24-25 for Christmas and Tuesday, Jan. 1 for New Year's Day.Normal business hours will resume Wednesday, Dec. 26 and Ja...

City's Free Leaf Bag Program Continues In December

With the curbside leaf collection finished for the year, Geneva residents still can dispose of any remaining leaves for free through the City's bag program.Leaves can be placed in brown yard waste bags. Refuse stickers are not required, but bags must only...

Geneva Citizen Police Academy Deadline Extended

Geneva residents and local merchants interested in learning how police officers work to keep their community safe are encouraged to register for the City’s 2019 Citizen Police Academy.The weekly classes will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday nights from Jan....

Pedestrian Dies From Injuries In State Street Car Accident

An 86-year-old Geneva man died Dec. 8 from injuries he sustained from a late November car accident when he was attempting to cross West State Street (Route 38) as a pedestrian.According to two witnesses on the scene, James C. Pritchard, 100 block of Foxfo...

Geneva Fire Department To Conduct Live Fire Training

The Geneva Fire Department will be participating in live fire training Friday to Sunday, Dec. 14-16 at 17-19 Richards St., the future site of the Hamilton Place mixed-use residential and commercial development.Through a cooperative agreement with the Hami...

City Unveils Interactive Geneva Visitors Map

Love visiting and shopping in Geneva? There is a (mobile-friendly) map for that.Whether you are tackling your holiday gift list or planning a night out in Geneva, with one click you can discover your options and be merrily on your way.Explore Geneva, an i...

AT&T Construction Starts Dec. 10 In Geneva

AT&T announced plans to replace outdated cable television, Internet and phone service equipment located in utility easements throughout Geneva, starting on the City's west side.Construction was originally scheduled to begin in October, but the project...

Special Brush Pickup Starts Dec. 10 In Geneva

The City of Geneva will be conducting a special, free community-wide brush collection for residents starting the week of Dec. 10 in response to the number of tree limbs that were knocked down during the Nov. 25-26 blizzard.The City’s annual brush program ...

West Side Leaf Collection To Resume In December

The City’s curbside leaf collection is scheduled to resume on the west side of Geneva during the week of Dec. 3 after the program was temporarily halted due to a recent blizzard.The upcoming forecast indicates moderate weather combined with rain...

Residents Urged To Keep Fire Hydrants Clear Of Snow

With about 8 inches of snow falling from this week’s blizzard, the Geneva Fire Department wants to remind residents to clear out the closest fire hydrant to their house.A fast and adequate water supply for the Fire Department can make the difference betwe...

City Issues Snow Parking Reminders

With the first substantial snowfall of the season anticipated for Sunday, Nov. 25, Geneva residents should be prepared to move their parked cars off the street to ensure the City’s plowing operations run efficiently throughout the community.The City stron...

Support Local Retailers By Shopping Small In Geneva

Shopping Small Business Saturday in Geneva Nov. 24 goes a long way for customer discounts and supporting our local retail community this holiday season.To encourage people to patronize Geneva’s wide selection of independent stores and restaurants, the Cit...

UPDATE: Blizzard Impacts Curbside Leaf Collection Program

Update - Nov. 30

The City's curbside leaf collection will resume in Zones B & C (west side of the Fox River) during the week of Dec. 3. See the City's news release for more details.

Update - Nov. 26

Due to the blizzard that produced around 8 inches of sn...

Tickets On Sale For Annual Geneva Steeple Walk

Geneva’s weekend of holiday magic is capped off with the Steeple Walk, greeting patrons with a variety of seasonal concerts at four local churches.Presented by the Geneva Cultural Arts Commission, the 10th annual event will take place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. ...

Police Remind Motorists To Obey School Bus Laws

No matter how late a driver may be to work or an appointment, passing a stopped school bus is never a good solution.School bus laws are designed to ensure children get to and from school safely. The Geneva Police Department urges residents to be extremely...

City Honors 'Art On Fire' Hydrant Design Winners

The Geneva City Council recently recognized talented artists who showcased their creativity in the City's "Art on Fire" hydrant design competition this year.Vinny Siracusano won first place for his "Construction Worker" hydrant located...

Geneva Flag Lowered To Honor Former Leaders

The Geneva flag at City Hall has been lowered in memory of three former community leaders who passed away recently, including a mayor, alderman and police chief.Richard Lindholm, 91, served as an alderman from 1959-65, Geneva's mayor from 1965-73 and late...

ComEd Schedules Tree Trimming In November

Commonwealth Edison has informed the City about tree trimming operations scheduled to take in November along Kirk Road north of Averill Road in Geneva.While the City of Geneva owns and operates its own electric utility, ComEd does run power lines through ...

Christmas Walk, House Tour Return To Geneva

Tradition and surprise. It would not be Christmas without them, and Geneva’s Christmas Walk and House Tour offer both.Starting at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec, 7, the Christmas Walk begins with Graham’s Chocolates First Candy Cane of the season ...

City's Fall Newsletter Delivered To Your Inbox

As the calendar switches to October and the leaves begin to change color, the City's Fall Newsletter has been distributed to subscribers full of local Geneva news.The newsletter has information about the upcoming curbside leaf collection, including a sche...

Road Construction Coming To Kirk Road Bridge

The Kane County Division of Transportation is scheduled to perform bridge repair work starting the week of Oct. 8 on Kirk Road south of State Street (Route 38) in Geneva.Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction between State Street and Cherry...

Third Street Reopens After Road Patching Finished Early

Third Street from Campbell to Fulton streets reopened to traffic and parking Sept. 25 after construction crews completed a road patching project 10 days ahead of schedule.The two-block segment in downtown Geneva closed Sept. 17 so the City could replace t...

Geneva Named Second Best Illinois City For Jobs

The City of Geneva was ranked the second best community for jobs in Illinois, according to a recent study from the personal finance outlet WalletHub.The company rated the job-seeker friendliness of more than 120 Illinois cities based on 16 key indicators ...

2019 Consolidated Election Candidate Guide Available

Residents interested in running for aldermen on the Geneva City Council in 2019 can find a candidate guide posted on the City’s website.The guide, which provides election information on how to file for candidacy and all required forms, is available on the...

Geneva To Flush Fire Hydrants This Fall

The City of Geneva will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the community for a four-week period starting Monday, Sept. 17 as part of an ongoing maintenance program.Hydrants will be flushed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. The water is safe to dri...

Geneva NRC Hosting Fox River Clean-Up Day

The City of Geneva's Natural Resources Committee (NRC) is looking for some helping hands as part of the group's seventh annual Fox River Clean-Up Day in late September.The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 30. Volunteers can meet the co...

Third Bike Art Installation Added To Downtown

Bicyclists have a new spot to hitch their ride as Geneva’s newest art sculpture combines a functional bike rack with the City’s Swedish heritage.  Located at James and Third streets, the “Dala Hitching Post” is the third installation of the Genev...

City Seeks Community Input On New Strategic Plan

Residents, merchants, and stakeholders are invited to help shape the future of Geneva by attending the City’s Strategic Plan Advisory Committee’s upcoming community forum.

The forum will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 at the Genev...

Cultural Arts Commission Seeking Event Chairs

The Geneva Cultural Arts Commission is seeking two volunteers to manage the Geneva Film Festival and RiverPark Summer Concert Series programs.The event chairs will organize these annual community events and report to the City's Cultural Arts Commission. G...

Third Street Road Patching Project Begins Sept. 17

Third Street from Campbell to Fulton streets will be closed for three weeks starting Monday, Sept. 17 as the City replaces two sections of roadway concrete and a brick crosswalk that heaved during the winter.Both traffic and parking will be prohibited on ...

City Upgrading Security For Online Bill Payments

Starting Wednesday, Aug. 22, Geneva utility bill payment customers will have to create a username and password to access their accounts online.The change is part of security enhancements being made by the City to the utility bill payment portal, which wil...

Community Effort Needed For Back To School Safety

As Geneva children return to the classroom Wednesday, Aug. 22, the Geneva Police Department asks families and motorists make back-to-school safety a priority to ensure a successful start to the new year.The Police Department provides a comprehensive list ...

City Issues Building Permit To Geneva Library

Construction for the new Geneva Public Library near Seventh and Campbell streets will be getting underway shortly after the City issued a building permit Aug. 8.The 57,000-square-foot facility will have 76 off-street parking spaces, meeting areas, a commu...

Geneva Garbage Stickers, New Pewter Ornament Now Available For Purchase On City's Website

Geneva residents who do not have time to buy garbage stickers at their local retailer can now purchase them conveniently from the “Shop the Geneva Store” on the City’s website.Garbage stickers are being sold online in sheets of five for $13. Customers can...

New To Geneva? Check Out Our 'New Residents' Web Page

Moving to a new home tends to be a busy time for many people. The City now provides a centralized list of key services and information to help make the transition a smooth one for Geneva's newest residents.The "New Residents" web page helps peop...

New Geneva Utility Bills To Debut In July

Geneva customers will be receiving a new-look utility bill starting in July that will provide a greater understanding of their account.The switch to a new printing vendor will reduce the City’s utility bill production costs by 43 percent going forward and...

Development Map, New Project Webpages Promote Transparency

Last year, the City created an interactive Development Map in response to residents seeking more advanced notice about potential projects in their neighborhood. With the map proving popular, the City has taken the initiative to promote even greater transp...

City Reminds Residents About Lawn Watering Schedule

Sprinklers will be out in force this week to help keep lawns green with warm weather in the forecast. As Geneva residents plan their summer watering schedules, they should take note of the City’s sprinkler regulations.Water sprinklers are permitted betwee...

Lakeshore Recycling Begins Garbage Service In July

Lakeshore Recycling's garbage contract with the City of Geneva is now in effect as of July 1. Collection days will remain the same, but pickup the week of July 2 will be pushed back one day later than normal due to the Independence Day holiday.Garbage col...

Customers Can Start, Stop Utility Services Online

New to Geneva or moving out of town? People can now start or stop utility services from the convenience of the City’s website.The forms for both residential and commercial utility customers can be found online. Both forms are mobile-friendly.Customers who...

Mike Clements Appointed New 2nd Ward Alderman

The Geneva City Council approved Mayor Kevin Burns’ appointment of Mike Clements to fill the vacant 2nd Ward alderman seat at a special meeting June 25.Alderman Clements is vice-president of research and development for Meyer Capital Management in Barring...

Advanced To Remove Carts After Pickup This Week; Sticker Update

Update

The City of Geneva officially ran out of Advanced Disposal's yellow garbage stickers June 28. Residents still needing to purchase Advanced stickers can do so at Pride of Geneva, 1166 E. State St. as well as the Jewel Foods in St. Charles, Batavia an...

Geneva Encourages Residents To Participate In Voluntary Electric Load Reduction Program

With warm summer weather entering the forecast, Geneva residents can provide some relief to the City’s electric operations – and their own utility bills – by reducing their power consumption for a few hours in the afternoon.The City offers a voluntary ele...

Garbage Service To Transition To Lakeshore Recycling

Geneva residents will save money and see several new service enhancements as the City transitions its refuse program to Lakeshore Recycling Systems as part of a five-year contract effective in July.Residents will still have the option to “pay-as...

Shakespeare In The Park To Feature "Taming Of The Shrew"

Cowboys and cowgirls will roam Geneva’s Island Park Saturday, July 7 when Stone Soup Shakespeare performs “The Taming of the Shrew.” This free performance starts at 6 p.m.The ensemble will engage the crowd with song, dance, Shakespeare and may even invite...

Geneva Offers Amnesty Program To Settle Debt

People who have an outstanding balance on certain bills, fines or fees owed to the City of Geneva can take advantage of a one-time amnesty program during the month of July.Debtors who have a move out-final utility bill, parking tickets, code compliance vi...

RiverPark Summer Concert Series Celebrates 10th Anniversary In Geneva

The popular RiverPark Summer Concert Series will mark its 10th anniversary with an expanded entertainment lineup featuring four free performances along the Fox River.  The concerts will be held at 6 p.m. Sundays, July 8, July 15, July 22 and July...

Geneva Flag Lowered In Memory Of Julie Schreiner

The Geneva Flag at City Hall has been lowered to half-staff June 4 in memory of Julie (Bricher) Schreiner, 52, who passed away April 26.Born in 1965, Mrs. Schreiner was the fourth of eight children of Tom and Karen Bricher. She grew up on the family farm ...

Geneva Hires New Assistant City Administrator

Geneva has named Benjamin McCready as its new Assistant City Administrator and Director of Administrative Services after the position was reinstated into the City’s budget last fiscal year.McCready will manage the City’s Administrative...

City Hosting Public Meeting About Road Work

With the arrival of spring weather, road construction season must be around the corner. Geneva residents looking to get more details about the City’s upcoming street improvement program are invited to a public meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 23...

City Scheduling To Plant Parkway Trees In Mid-May

The Geneva Public Works Department is planning to start planting 60 new parkway trees in various locations throughout the City the week of May 14, weather permitting.Trees typically are planted in April, but the cold start to spring pushed back the projec...

Emergency Management Leader Named Parade Marshal

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Dale Warfel has been named 2018 Swedish Days Parade Marshal.  Warfel grew up in St. Charles and graduated from St. Charles East High School in 1982. While still in high school and after g...

City Flag Lowered In Memory Of Jeffrey Keller

The Geneva flag outside City Hall has been lowered to half-staff in memory of Jeffrey Wolf Keller, 20, who passed away April 13.The Geneva resident worked at Antonio's Pizza Factory on Randall Road. He also enjoyed playing baseball and gaming. His obituar...

Swedish Days Entertainment Lineup Announced

Geneva Chamber of Commerce’s 69th Annual Swedish Days Festival supported by Northwestern Medicine runs from June 19-24 in downtown Geneva and has an array of talent that offers something for every type of music fan at three different venues. &am...

'Art On Fire' Hydrant Design Contest Registration Open

Geneva residents can bring their artistic creativity into the community this spring by participating in the “Art on Fire” hydrant design program.The City, in collaboration with the Cultural Arts Commission, is seeking artists to adopt ...

Geneva Earth Day Celebration Brings Plenty Of Family Fun

Geneva families are encouraged to go green as the City’s Natural Resources Committee and the Geneva Park District team up to celebrate Earth Day.The 11th annual Earth Day festivities will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 21 at Peck Farm Park...

City Council Adopts 2018-19 Fiscal Year Budget

The Geneva City Council approved the 2018-19 budget April 2, and here are some highlights of the upcoming fiscal year spending plan that starts Tuesday, May 1.The City’s budget is actually a combination of 37 individual budgets, all having different purpo...

City Launches New Online Cemetery Maps

People seeking information about Geneva’s two cemeteries can now access a public information map on the City’s website.During the past several years, the City has been compiling data from both Oak Hill and West Side cemeteries regarding burials, lot owner...

Construction Resumes For Burlington, Fresh Thyme Stores

Construction activity resumed the week of April 2 for the future Burlington and Fresh Thyme Farmers Market stores in the Fabyan Crossing shopping center on Randall Road.Burlington - formerly known as Burlington Coat Factory - is scheduled to be open for b...

Geneva To Flush Fire Hydrants This Spring

The City of Geneva will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the community for a four-week period starting Monday, April 16 as part of an ongoing maintenance program.Hydrants will be flushed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday. The water is safe to dri...