Memorial Day: City Offices Closed; Garbage Pickup Pushed Back One Day

Geneva City Hall, and other City offices with the exceptions of the Police and Fire departments, will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, May 28.Lakeshore Recycling Systems will be collecting b...

Delnor Multi-Sport Madness Race, Memorial Day Parade Street Closures Announced

Geneva residents should plan accordingly for two Memorial Day weekend events that will temporarily close streets on the City’s west side and downtown.The Delnor Multi-Sport Madness race will be held on the hospital campus and surrounding roadways from 6:3...

'Art On Fire' Application Deadline Extended To May 31

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

Swedish Days Entertainment Lineup, Car Show Announced

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce’s 70th Annual Swedish Days Festival runs from Tuesday to Sunday, June 18-23 in downtown Geneva and has an array of talent that offers something for every type of music fan at three different venues.“Bring...

Community Invited To Take Survey, Participate In Mill Race Redevelopment Planning Charrette

The City of Geneva and the Shodeen Family Foundation have commissioned a team of planning, architecture, engineering and marketing economics experts led by Hitchcock Design Group to plan for the redevelopment of the former Mill Race Inn property.Working t...

Geneva Police Joining Forces For Cop On A Rooftop Benefit

Geneva and Batavia police officers will be teaming up at two Dunkin’ stores to collect donations for the Law Enforcement Torch Run’s 17th annual Cop On a Rooftop event May 17. Money raised benefits Special Olympics Illinois.From 6 to 1...

Ready, Set, Run: Swedish Days 5K Race Returns

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Geneva Running Outfitters are pleased to announce the return of a 5K run to the Swedish Days Festival supported by Northwestern Medicine.  The Swedish Day 5K Lopp will commence at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 22 fro...

State Closes Fox River For Boating, Recreational Activities

Due to the high levels from the recent spring rain, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources has implemented a restricted boating area on the Fox River in Kane County until further notice.The State's closure, which took effect at 5 p.m. May 9, pertain...

Kane County Conducting Recycling, Document Shredding Event

Kane County is hosting a recycling event for electronics, books and paint from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 11 at the Kane County Branch Court office, 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles.County residents also will be able to shred documents for free at the e...

Geneva Flag Lowered For Former City Attorney

The City flag at Geneva City Hall has been lowered to half-staff to honor the life and contributions of former City Attorney Thomas G. McCracken.Mr. McCracken, 94, died April 29.After serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a navigator during World War II, ...

Firefighters Will Be Testing West Side Fire Hydrants

The Geneva Fire Department will be conducting water flow tests on west side hydrants for four days starting Thursday, April 25.The project, being done in cooperation with the City’s Public Works Department Water Division, will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 ...

City Wins Trifecta Of Financial Reporting Accolades

Geneva’s financial reporting and transparency efforts have culminated with the City’s third national award in the last five months.The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada honored the City’s accomplishments, which repres...

City's Mental Health Board Hosting Community Forum May 14

The City of Geneva's Mental Health Board invites the community to talk about mental health and addiction as part of The Kennedy Forum's "On The Table, Your Voice Matters" event.The forum, which will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 in the City ...

City Flag Lowered For Longtime Business Owner

The City flag at Geneva City Hall has been lowered to half-staff to honor the life and contributions of longtime local business owner Richard "Dick" Matson.Mr. Matson, 81, died April 6.After serving in the U.S. Navy, Mr. Matson was the owner/ope...

City Offices Closed April 19; Garbage Pickup Remains Same

City Hall and other Geneva City offices, with the exception of the Police and Fire departments, will be closed Friday, April 19. Normal business hours will resume at 8 a.m. Monday, April 22.Garbage pickup the weeks of April 15 and April 22 will remain on ...

Community Invited To Participate In Geneva Speed Control Policy Task Force Survey

Geneva residents and community stakeholders are invited to give their feedback regarding speeding and pedestrian safety through an online survey available on the City’s website.After identifying enhanced pedestrian safety as a goal in the City&a...

Geneva Named 'Tree City USA' 19 Years & Counting

It is no secret Geneva loves its trees. They line the streets, have been incorporated into the City's new welcome signs and serve as the focal point for the City's logo. Geneva also was named a "Tree City USA" community, a tradition that nearly ...

Kane County Holding First Recycling Event In 2019

Kane County is hosting a recycling event for electronics and books from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 13 at the Kane County Branch Court office, 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles.The wait time is likely to be less than 5 minutes for this event.This event ...

City's Spring Newsletter Delivered To Your Inbox

After finally saying farewell to winter, spring has finally arrived in Geneva. The welcome change of season also brings about the City's spring newsletter.The newsletter has helpful information about the City's yard waste and brush collection programs for...

Election Results: Residents Vote For City Council Members

Residents headed to the polls April 2 to select five aldermen to serve four-year terms on the Geneva City Council.The unofficial 2019 Consolidated Election results are available on the Kane County Clerk's website. Three of the five races (Wards 2, 4, and ...

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 8 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 drin...

Geneva Earth Day Celebration Scheduled For April 13

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 12th annual Earth Day festivities will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at Peck Farm Park...

Geneva Police Participating In National Distracted Driving Awareness Month Campaign

The Geneva Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois State Police, and more than 100 local law enforcement agencies to remind motorists to stay off their phones while driving.Motorists will see inc...

ComEd Schedules Tree Trimming In April

Commonwealth Edison has informed the City about tree trimming operations scheduled to take place this spring along the Union Pacific Railway and Kirk Road in Geneva.While the City of Geneva owns and operates its own electric utility, ComEd does run power ...

Geneva Flag Lowered To Honor Middle School Educator

The Geneva flag at City Hall has been lowered in memory of Georgina (Gigi) Kimball who passed away March 20.Ms. Kimball was a fixture at Geneva Middle School for 28 years serving as a librarian and social studies teacher.  Her obituary can be fou...

Geneva Named One Of Illinois' Safest Cities

Geneva ranked in the top 10 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 violent crimes in the 2017 FBI Crime Report, the most recent data...

Geneva's Brush Collection Begins In April

As yardwork moves higher on many people’s spring to-do lists, Geneva residents can take advantage of the City’s monthly brush collection scheduled to begin in April.  Brush pickup is intended for the disposal of tree limbs and branches that are r...

Curbside Leaf Collection Scheduled For Late March

The City’s curbside leaf collection vacuum program is scheduled to restart operations the week of March 25 for all Geneva residents after inclement weather ended the program prematurely last fall.  Kramer Tree Specialists crews will begin the fin...

Reader Survey: Geneva Named '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 2019 "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 during the final two weeks of March.The free yard waste disposal is part of the City’s new refuse contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems, Inc., w...

City Seeking Applications For Advisory Board Vacancy

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

Deadline Extended To Serve On City's Speed Control Policy Task Force

Geneva residents can apply to serve on the City’s new Speed Control Policy Task Force, which will be charged with making recommendations on how speed limits are established in the community.Mayor Kevin Burns announced the creation of the task force during...

Geneva Chamber To Host Citywide Garage Sale

Geneva residents can start cleaning out their attics, basements and closets in anticipation for the Geneva Citywide ABC Garage sale this spring.The Geneva Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the citywide garage sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturd...

Geneva Community Conversation To Recognize African-American History Month

The City is recognizing African-American History Month by inviting the public to participate in a community conversation about diversity in Geneva.Hosted by the City’s Strategic Plan Advisory Committee, the community dialogue will be held from 7 to 8:30 p...

Geneva City Offices Closed On Presidents' Day

Geneva City Hall, and other City offices, with the exceptions of the Police and Fire departments, will be closed Monday, Feb. 18 in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday.Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, Feb. 19. The City Council meeting, nor...

City Flag Lowered For Longtime Crossing Guard

The Geneva flag at City Hall has been lowered in memory of Cynthia (Cindy) Naughton, who helped keep children safe for 23 years working as a school crossing guard in the community.Ms. Naughton, 63, died Jan. 24 at her Geneva home. She raised two children ...

Garbage Pickup Delayed 1 Day, Recycling Suspended

Due to the extreme weather, Lakeshore Recycling Systems will be suspending recycling collection the week of Jan. 28 in Geneva.Garbage pickup will still take place one day later than normal on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1-2.Geneva residents are encouraged n...

Geneva Wins Salt Institute's Snowfighting Award

Geneva was one of 55 municipalities and agencies in the United States and Canada to be named a 2018 Safe and Sustainable Snowfighting Award winner from the Salt Institute.The City has received national recognition for the sixth consecutive year for excell...

Wine, Cheese & Trees Fundraiser Aims To Bring More Trees To Geneva

The City’s Natural Resources Committee and the Geneva Park District Foundation are teaming together to sponsor this year’s Wine, Cheese & Trees fundraiser to help plant more trees in the community.The eighth annual event will be held from 7 to 10 p.m....

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'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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...