Kane County Health Department Reminds Residents To Renew Efforts To Stop Spread Of COVID-19

Kane County Health Department Director Barbara Jeffers cites high test positivity and case rates as a reason for the public to get back to the basics and practice the 3 W’s: Wear your Mask, Watch your Distance and Wash your Hands.“We c...

Residents Can Participate In City's Drainage Study

Geneva will be conducting a citywide stormwater drainage study this year, and public participation will be an important part of the process this fall.After contracting with WBK Engineering, the firm will identify, assess, and evaluate the City’s...

Geneva Flag Lowered For Longtime City Employee

The Geneva flag outside City Hall has been lowered to half-staff in memory of Lillian Skaar, 93, who died Sept. 11. She was a longtime executive secretary for several Geneva mayors.The Geneva resident moved to the City in the early 1950s where she was a h...

Geneva Chamber Cancels Holiday House Tour

The community and visitors look forward to Geneva festivals year after year. Knowing that our first thought during these uncertain times is the health and safety of those who may attend a festival, the Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Geneva of Commerce Boa...

Geneva Police Participate In Randall Road Traffic Enforcement Initiative

Geneva Police joined an Elgin Police Department-sponsored initiative to increase traffic enforcement along Randall Road late this summer.  State, county and local law enforcement agencies worked together during the last week of August and the fir...

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. 14 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...

2021 Election Candidate Guide Now Available

Residents interested in running for Geneva City Council in 2021 can find a candidate guide posted on the City’s website.The guide provides election information on how to file for candidacy and all required forms. Nominating petitions may not be ...

Brad Kosirog Appointed New 2nd Ward Alderman

The Geneva City Council approved Mayor Kevin Burns’ appointment of Brad Kosirog to fill the vacant 2nd Ward alderman seat during a Sept. 8 meeting.Alderman Kosirog has served on the City’s Planning and Zoning Commission since 2016. An ...

Labor Day: City Offices Closed; Garbage Pickup Changed

City Hall and other Geneva City offices will be closed for business Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. The City’s public safety departments will be working throughout the holiday weekend.Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, Sep...

ComEd Tree Trimming Scheduled For This Fall

Commonwealth Edison is planning to trim trees during September and October primarily along the Illinois Prairie Path, Kirk Road and the Union Pacific railway tracks.While the City of Geneva owns and operates its own electric utility, ComEd runs power line...

Mosquito Spraying Set For Aug. 26 In Geneva

Clarke vans will be spraying a mosquito control application citywide Wednesday, Aug. 26 to reduce the adult insect population in Geneva.Spraying is scheduled to take place from dusk to dawn starting Aug. 26 into Thursday, Aug. 27.The City’s cont...

Geneva Chamber Introduces 'Sip & Sample' Event

We know Genevans and visitors look forward to Festival of the Vine every year. Due to Phase 4 regulations, we are not able to hold this award-winning festival for 2020.  But, we are bringing something different to September to satisfy your senses...

Two Decades & Counting: Geneva Named A 'Tree City USA'

Geneva has been named a "Tree City USA" member for the 20th time thanks to the City’s commitment to effective urban forest management.The Arbor Day Foundation’s most recent recognition is based on meeting four core standards,...

Sanitary Smoke Testing Coming To Geneva East Subdivision

The City of Geneva will be performing sanitary sewer smoke testing from Monday, Aug. 31 to Friday, Sept. 25 in the Geneva East subdivision, weather permitting.

Smoke testing consists of blowing white smoke with pressure into the sanitary sewer manholes, fo...

Geneva Chamber Cancels 2020 Festival Of The Vine

The community and visitors look forward to Geneva festivals year after year. Knowing that our first thought, during these uncertain times, is the health and safety of those who may attend a festival, the Geneva Chamber of Commerce has made the difficult d...

Mosquito Spraying Scheduled For August 13 In Geneva

Clarke vans will be spraying a mosquito control application citywide Thursday, August 13 to reduce the adult insect population in Geneva.Spraying is scheduled to take place from dusk to dawn starting August 13 into Friday, August 14.The City’s c...

Kane County Hosting Recycling Event Aug. 8

Kane County will be conducting a recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office, 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles.The program will be accepting electronics (TVs have a fee), clothing, textiles and ...

Illinois Officials Issue Warning About Mysterious Seeds

Geneva residents who receive an unsolicited package of seeds from China or any other foreign country should report the matter to the Illinois Department of Agriculture.Anyone who receives unordered seeds in the mail is being asked to contact the State&...

Mosquito Spraying Scheduled For July 31 In Geneva

Clarke vans will be spraying a mosquito control application citywide Friday, July 31 to reduce the adult insect population in Geneva.Spraying is scheduled to take place from dusk to dawn starting July 31 into Saturday, Aug. 1.The City’s contract...

City Hosting Open House For Upcoming Underground Cable Replacement Project

The City of Geneva will be conducting an open house Wednesday, July 29 to answer resident questions prior to starting an underground cable replacement project in August.Replacing underground electric cable enhances the City’s electric service re...

Geneva Makes The Grade With Readers' Choice Survey

Geneva was recognized as a top community for dining, shopping, festivals, and more as part of the 2020 "Daily Herald Readers’ Choice" survey.Geneva was named the top pick for the best downtown atmosphere and the second best city to liv...

Make Geneva Count; Census Takers To Knock On Doors

Update

The U.S. Census announced employees will begin knocking on front doors in the Chicago region starting in late July for those who have not self-responded to the 2020 Census. Here is what to expect if a Census taker pays a visit to your home.

There is ...

Police Warn Public Of Unemployment Benefits Scam

The Geneva Police Department is alerting the community about a current trend in identity theft related to unemployment benefits fraud.In recent days, multiple Geneva residents have reported receiving pre-paid debit cards issued by KeyBank in Cleveland. Th...

Shakespeare In The Park Takes To The Virtual Stage

Picnicking at Shakespeare in the Park was not possible this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, fans can get their fix via a virtual performance offered by the City of Geneva’s Cultural Arts Commission.Elgin-based Goodly Creatures The...

City Seeking Applications For Advisory Board Vacancies

Want to make a difference in your community but not sure where to start? The City of Geneva is looking for dedicated volunteers to fill vacancies on its Strategic Plan Advisory Committee.The committee is charged with prioritizing community goals outlined ...

Candidates Sought For Vacant City Alderman Seat

The City of Geneva is seeking candidates for a vacant 2nd Ward alderman seat after Michael Clements resigned from his position at the conclusion of the July 13 special City Council meeting.Clements first joined the City Council after being appointed 2nd W...

Keep Tabs On Geneva's Outdoor Watering Schedule

As Geneva residents fine-tune their summer watering schedules, they should take note of the City’s sprinkler regulations.Water sprinklers are permitted between 6 to 9 a.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on designated days. Residents with an even-numbered stree...

Geneva City Buildings Reopen To The Public

As part of the Phase 4 "Restore Illinois" plan, Geneva City buildings have reopened. The public, however, is strongly encouraged to continue conducting City business by alternate means whenever possible.All visitors are required to wear a face c...

Check Out The City's Summer Newsletter

Geneva residents can get the latest information related to the City’s COVID-19 response and plenty of local news with the City’s summer newsletter, which was distributed to subscribers July 7.People can read stories on Geneva&rsquo...

Geneva Chamber Offers Arts Fair Alternative In July

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce has planned an alternative to the Geneva Arts Fair with "A Window Into Art" during the month of July.  “While the actual event has been canceled due to COVID-19, we still wanted to recognize the ...

Fire Damages Detached Garage June 25

No one was injured after a detached garage was damaged by a fire June 25 at 201 S. First St. (Route 31) on Geneva’s near west side.The Geneva Fire Department was dispatched at 4:01 p.m. after passing cyclists noticed smoke coming from the detach...

City Offices Closed July 3 For Independence Day

City Hall and other Geneva City offices will be closed for business Friday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. The City’s public safety departments will be working throughout the holiday weekend.Normal business hours will resume on Monday...

Chamber Announces Virtual Swedish Days

The traditional summertime festival may be canceled, but the Geneva Chamber of Commerce is planning a virtual Swedish Days for 2020.  “While the actual event has been canceled due to COVID-19, we still wanted to recognize Swedish Days t...

Geneva Chamber Cancels Citywide Garage Sale

Due to the current situation with COVID-19, the Geneva Chamber of Commerce Citywide Garage Sale has been canceled at this time. The original date had been in April and then rescheduled for August.  “The health and safety of our sellers ...

City Temporarily Suspends Municipal Utility Tax On Water; Waives Renewal License Fees For Businesses

With the impact of the coronavirus putting a financial strain on both residents and local businesses, the City of Geneva will be providing some economic relief.The City will be suspending the 5% Municipal Utility Tax for water on customers’ mont...

Geneva Garbage Collection Rates Increase In July

Geneva’s garbage collection rates will be adjusted starting Wednesday, July 1 as part of the City’s contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems.A refuse sticker will cost $2.84 beginning in July. However, people who purchased stickers at...

Cultural Arts Commission Cancels Summer Events

Citing public safety and state guidelines for social distancing, the City of Geneva’s Cultural Arts Commission has canceled the 2020 RiverPark Summer Concert Series and Shakespeare in the Park events this July.“With an uncertain summer...

County: Peck-Bricher Intersection Project On Tap

Starting the week of June 15, Kane County is scheduled to begin an intersection improvement project at Peck and Bricher roads on Geneva’s northwest side.The work consists of roadway widening, resurfacing, new traffic signals, drainage, pedestria...

Fire Department Responds To Garden Avenue House Fire

One resident suffered a minor burn injury after a house was damaged by a fire June 5 at 1011 Garden Ave. on Geneva’s west side.The Geneva Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 7:09 a.m. after a homeowner called 911 to re...

Geneva Encourages Residents To Participate In Voluntary Electric Load Reduction Program

With warmer 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 Ci...

Mayor's Executive Order Authorizes Restaurants, Bars To Resume Operations With Outdoor Seating

The City of Geneva has adopted new temporary outdoor seating guidelines to assist restaurants and bars in expanding their outdoor dining options when the State transitions to Phase 3 of the “Restore Illinois” plan Friday, May 29.The Ci...

Kane County To Open Fabyan Parkway Bridge

The Kane County Division of Transportation plans to reopen all lanes of the Fabyan Parkway bridge at 5 p.m. Friday, May 22 following completion of pavement striping and the removal of traffic control devices.Required punch list items will require daily la...

Lakeshore Recycling Reinstates Collection Programs Suspended Due To Coronavirus

Lakeshore Recycling Systems will resume the collection of bulk items/white goods in May and curbside electronics recycling next month after both programs were temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak.Bulk items are objects that are too large ...

Chamber Cancels 2020 Geneva Arts Fair

The community and visitors look forward to Geneva festivals year after year. Knowing that our first thought, during these uncertain times, is the health and safety of those who may attend a festival, the Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Geneva Arts Fair Coo...

IDOT Reschedules State Street Bridge Resurfacing Start Date To Late May

A material procurement delay will push back the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) State Street (Route 38) bridge resurfacing project start date by two weeks.The construction schedule, which was determined by the State and not the Ci...

City Expands Community Development Services

Starting the week of May 4, the City’s Community Development Department’s Building Division has expanded its hours of operation and also is introducing remote virtual inspections for some projects. The changes are being made to increas...

City Provides May Operations Update Given Pandemic

Geneva City Hall and other City facilities will remain closed to the public during May after the Governor extended Illinois’ “stay at home” order for another month due to the coronavirus pandemic.The City continues to provide...

Union Pacific To Close Third Street Train Crossing For Repairs

The Third Street railroad crossing in downtown Geneva will be closed from Monday, May 11 to Friday, May 22 as Union Pacific makes repairs to the train tracks.Third Street will be closed from Cheever Avenue to Crescent Place. Motorists will be detoured nor...

Front Door Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program Resumes In Geneva

Geneva residents will once again be able to safely dispose of household hazardous waste materials from the convenience of their front door after the program was suspended in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.Kane County announced April 23 the regional...

City Meetings Going Virtual Due To COVID-19 Outbreak

Geneva’s City Council and other City advisory boards and commissions will resume conducting City business using virtual meeting technology to comply with the Governor’s “stay at home” order.The City Council is sched...

Chamber Cancels 2020 Swedish Days Festival

The community and visitors look forward to Geneva festivals year after year. Knowing that first thought during these uncertain times is the health and safety of those who may attend a festival, the Board of the Geneva Chamber of Commerce has made the diff...

Kane County Gives Fabyan Parkway Bridge Project Update

The Kane County Division of Transportation announced Fabyan Parkway bridge construction operations will resume the week of April 27.The next phase will be deck paving, which will reduce traffic on Fabyan Parkway to one lane in each direction with periodic...

Geneva Named One Of Illinois' Safest Cities

Geneva ranked in the top 8 percent of Illinois’ safest cities, according to a recent study by SafeWise.To identify the cities with the best safety records, SafeWise looked at the number of crimes in the 2018 FBI Crime Report, the most recent dat...

City Buildings Remain Closed Through April; Essential Services Continue

Geneva’s City facilities will remain closed to the public throughout April following the Governor’s decision to extend the state’s stay at home order to combat the coronavirus pandemic.The City continues to provide public saf...

Census Update: Make Sure You Are Counted Geneva

As of the end of March, more than 55% of Geneva residents have already completed the 2020 Census. Thank you to all those who have self-responded.With April 1 being National Census Day (no joke), the City will continue to encourage residents to make sure t...

Kane County: Several Road Projects On Tap

The Kane County Division of Transportation (KDOT) is ready to begin road construction season after announcing several projects that will have impacts in Geneva in the coming weeks and months.

Fabyan Parkway Bridge

The Fabyan Parkway bridge construction oper...

Lakeshore Recycling Reduces Services Due To Coronavirus

Lakeshore Recycling Systems has officially suspended the collection of bulk and white goods as well as its curbside electronics recycling program in Geneva until further notice due to the coronavirus outbreak.The City’s waste hauler will not pic...

City Offices Closed To Public; Essential Services Continue

With the Governor’s announcement calling for Illinois residents to “stay at home” due to the coronavirus outbreak, Geneva’s City facilities will be closed to the public starting Monday, March 23.The City will contin...

Geneva's Brush Collection Begins In April

As Geneva’s brush program prepares to get underway in April, residents will once again be able to track the City contractor’s progress with an online map.  Brush pickup is intended for the disposal of tree limbs and branches t...

City Of Geneva Responds To Coronavirus Outbreak

During an emergency meeting held late March 15, the Geneva City Council unanimously adopted ordinance 2020-10 detailing emergency powers of the mayor and a local disaster declaration to ensure government operations continue to run smoothly during the Coro...

Magazine Survey Names Geneva The 'Best Of The West'

Readers of "West Suburban Living" Magazine once again ranked Geneva as the premier community for dining, shopping and festivals as part of its 2020 "Best of the West" contest.Geneva was named the top city readers would most like to liv...

City Offers Free Yard Waste Pickup For Two Weeks

Geneva residents will be able to get a jump start on their spring yard work with free collection available for two weeks in March.The free yard waste disposal is part of the City’s refuse contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems, Inc. Yard wast...

2020 U.S. Census: Make Sure You Are Counted

Are you ready for the 2020 U.S. Census? Census day is fast approaching and the City of Geneva is working to help inform, educate, and encourage residents to do their part to participate.Census Day is April 1, however many Geneva residents will be receivin...

City Accepting Applications For Historic Preservation Commission

Have an interest in preserving history? The City of Geneva is looking for a dedicated resident volunteer to fill an upcoming opening on the Historic Preservation Commission.The advisory body is tasked with maintaining the authentic architectural character...

Bridge Replacement Wins APWA Chapter 'Project Of The Year'

Geneva’s South Street bridge replacement has garnered its second “Project of the Year” award, this time coming from the American Public Works Association Chicago Metro Chapter (APWA).  The South Street bridge replace...

Geneva Adopts Affordable Housing Incentives

The Geneva City Council adopted an inclusionary housing ordinance in January that provides incentives for the creation of affordable housing within the community.The adoption of the ordinance supports the City’s stated goal to provide a balanced...

City Seeking Applications For Strategic Plan Advisory Committee

The City of Geneva is looking for a dedicated resident to fill a vacancy on the Strategic Plan Advisory Committee.The City Council adopts a strategic plan to create a future vision for Geneva. The nine-member advisory committee supports the elected offici...

Cheers To New Trees! Tickets On Sale For Wine, Cheese & Trees Fundraiser

The City’s Natural Resources Committee and the Geneva Park District Foundation are once again teaming together to sponsor this year’s Wine, Cheese & Trees fundraiser to help plant more trees in the community.The ninth annual event ...

Christmas Tree Collection Scheduled For January

Geneva residents will have several chances to dispose of their live Christmas trees during January.Trees will be picked up for free on residents’ regular garbage collection day the weeks of Jan. 6 and Jan. 13 by Lakeshore Recycling Systems, the City’s was...

Two Geneva Construction Projects Earn American Public Works Association Awards

Geneva’s Wastewater Treatment Plant facility update and South Street bridge replacement have been selected as “Projects of the Year” by the American Public Works Association Fox Valley Branch (APWA).  The Wastewater ...

Kane County Offering Clothes Recycling Program

Kane County is offering a new opportunity for people to recycle clothing and textiles through the County's electronics recycling drop-off sites or collection events.The nearest drop-off location is 517 E. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia. The hours of operation ar...

Geneva Flag Lowered For Former Community Development Director

The Geneva flag at City Hall has been lowered in memory of Michael Donahue, who served as the City's Community Development Director and was a Kane County Board member.A 1979 Geneva High School graduate, Mr. Donahue played an integral role in the establish...

IDOT To Replace Traffic Signal At State & Third Streets

Update

The traffic signal mast arm was not replaced Dec. 16. IDOT has not provided the City with any further information on this project.

Original Post - Dec. 13

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be replacing a traffic signal mast arm Mo...

City of Geneva Issues Winter Parking Reminders

When snowfall occurs this winter, 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.Parking is prohibited when snowfall reaches:

2 inches

P...

City Flag Lowered For Former Firefighter, Alderman

The Geneva Flag at City Hall has been lowered in memory of former firefighter John Schultz and former Alderman Robert Langeness.Mr. Schultz, 49, of Geneva, died Dec. 1. He served as a firefighter for the Village of Downers Grove and was a paid-on-call fir...