Posted on: March 2, 2021
The Geneva Police Department announced a new initiative to assist residents who may be at risk of becoming lost, disoriented, or unable to find their way home on their own due to their special needs status.The Police Department’s Citizens At Risk Program ...
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Posted on: February 19, 2021
The community is invited to participate in a virtual discussion in March regarding the bestselling book “The Fire This Time: A New Generation Speaks About Race.”Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns and Traci O’Neal Ellis, the Illinois Math and Science Academy’s Chief...
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City News
Posted on: February 14, 2021
No one was injured after a single-family house was damaged by a fire Feb. 13 west of Peck Road in unincorporated Geneva Township.The Geneva Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 6:14 p.m. at 0N760 Wenmoth Lane after a neighbor cal...
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City News
Posted on: February 12, 2021
In celebration of Black History Month, the Geneva Cultural Arts Commission will sponsor a virtual screening and discussion of the documentary “Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am.”Morrison was a noted American writer whose best-selling novels explored the blac...
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City News
Posted on: February 5, 2021
Geneva's City offices will be closed for business Monday, Feb. 15 in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday.Normal business operations will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 16.Garbage collection the week of Feb. 15 will remain on the normal Thursday-Friday coll...
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City News
Posted on: February 3, 2021
The Geneva City Council unanimously approved a $102.9 million 2021-22 fiscal year budget, a 3.7% decrease from the current budget, during its Feb. 1 meeting. The City's budget is a combination of 37 individual budgets, all having different purpo...
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City News
Posted on: February 2, 2021
When temperatures fall into the single digits this winter, the City wants to remind residents to take action to avoid frozen water lines.Most importantly, do not shut off heat to a home or business that is unoccupied. Water pipes will freeze and burst, ca...
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City News
Posted on: January 27, 2021
With 5 inches of snow falling this week and more on the way this weekend, 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 diffe...
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City News
Posted on: January 21, 2021
The American Public Works Association's Fox Valley Branch has selected Geneva's Joe Czysczon as its 2020 Professional Manager of the Year Award - Public Fleet category.Czysczon was hired as the City's Fleet Maintenance Supervisor in 2017 to help modernize...
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City News
Posted on: January 15, 2021
The Geneva Chamber of Commerce is challenging everyone to carry out from a Geneva restaurant in January and then challenge friends or a group to do the same.“While January is usually the month we host Geneva Restaurant Week, with COVID-19 still surroundin...
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City News
Posted on: January 14, 2021
Geneva's City offices will be closed for business Monday, Jan. 18 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.Normal business operations will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 19. City buildings will remain closed to the public per the State's Tier 3 CO...
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City News
Posted on: January 12, 2021
Commonwealth Edison will be trimming trees in several areas in Geneva during the months of February and March.
Work is scheduled to take place along two sections of Route 25, including from Fabyan Parkway to the Fox Run subdivision as well as near Oakwood ...
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City News
Posted on: January 11, 2021
The Geneva Cultural Arts Commission invites budding and experienced Geneva writers to share their original work through the Geneva Write Now short story contest.The contest is open to adults and students in middle school and high school. The contest theme...
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City News
Posted on: January 8, 2021
Geneva’s Wine, Cheese & Trees fundraiser may be going virtual in 2021, but the overall mission of raising money to plant new trees in the community remains the same.The City’s Natural Resources Committee and the Geneva Park District Foundation are tea...
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City News
Posted on: January 5, 2021
Geneva residents can get the latest information on live Christmas tree pickup, snow parking reminders, and plenty of local news with the City’s winter newsletter, which was distributed to subscribers Jan. 5.Readers also can find out who's running for City...
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City News
Posted on: December 31, 2020
Another election is on the horizon, but this time residents will be voting for local races including candidates running for the Geneva City Council.The positions for mayor, city clerk, and treasurer along with one aldermanic seat in Wards 1, 3, 4, and 5 a...
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City News
Posted on: December 29, 2020
Geneva residents will have two 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. 4 and Jan. 11 by Lakeshore Recycling Systems, the City’s waste h...
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City News
Posted on: December 29, 2020
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.Parking is prohibited when snowfall reaches:
2 Inches
Posted “Snow Routes,” which are high...
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City News
Posted on: December 16, 2020
The Kane County Recycling Center in Batavia is now open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays as part of a new pilot program.West Dundee will continue to maintain Monday through Friday hours as always, and will not have any weekend hours at this point.Both loca...
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City News
Posted on: December 15, 2020
Geneva City offices will be closed for business Thursday and Friday, Dec. 24-25 and Friday, Jan. 1 in observance of the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays, respectively. The City’s public safety departments will be working throughout the holidays.Resid...
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City News
Posted on: December 11, 2020
The Geneva Public Works Department will be trimming parkway trees starting the week of Dec. 14 on the City's west side, weather permitting.Work will be taking place north of State Street (Route 38) and west of the Fox River to Bradbury Lane. Crews, which ...
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City News
Posted on: December 10, 2020
With the election filing period opening Monday, Dec. 14, the City has announced COVID-19 guidelines for candidates seeking a seat on the Geneva City Council in 2021. Filing begins at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 14. Candidates who have signed in no later than...
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City News
Posted on: December 10, 2020
A 71-year-old St. Charles man died after being struck by a car at 7:46 a.m. Dec. 10 at the intersection of State Street (Route 38) and Bricher Road in Geneva.The man was attempting to walk across West State Street just east of the crosswalk, according to ...
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City News
Posted on: December 4, 2020
The Geneva Police Department has issued a second community alert about a current trend in identity theft related to unemployment benefits fraud.Multiple Geneva residents continue to report receiving a notice and/or pre-paid debit cards issued by KeyBank i...
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City News
Posted on: November 19, 2020
Geneva’s City facilities will be closed to the public starting Friday, Nov. 20 as the state moves to the “Restore Illinois” Tier 3 COVID-19 mitigation plan. The City will continue to provide public safety and essential services to the community.The Govern...
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City News
Posted on: November 13, 2020
The Geneva Chamber of Commerce presented the 2020 Wood Award to essential and frontline workers in the Geneva community. The four recipients have not only been a key component to fighting COVID-19, but also to keeping our community strong. Genev...
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City News
Posted on: October 26, 2020
Geneva residential and commercial customers who have unpaid City utility bills will have an opportunity to bring their account balances current as part of a new repayment plan.With the onset of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year, the City voluntar...
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City News
Posted on: October 15, 2020
During the current election season, the City of Geneva would like to remind residents that campaign signs need to be placed on private property and not public parkways.If a sidewalk is present, place the sign between the sidewalk and the building. If a si...
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City News
Posted on: October 7, 2020
When the City’s curbside leaf collection program begins later this fall, Geneva residents will be able to track the contractor’s progress with an enhanced online map.The curbside program is scheduled to start the last week of October and the first week of...
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City News
Posted on: September 22, 2020
Geneva residents, merchants, and stakeholders are invited to weigh in on the City’s strategic plan priorities to help establish a work plan for the year ahead.People can make their voices heard through an online survey that can be found on the C...
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City News
Posted on: September 17, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: September 14, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: September 14, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: September 10, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: September 10, 2020
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 ...
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City News
Posted on: September 9, 2020
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 ...
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City News
Posted on: August 24, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: August 21, 2020
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,...
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City News
Posted on: August 17, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: August 13, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: July 24, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: July 23, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: July 21, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: July 20, 2020
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 ...
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City News
Posted on: July 16, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: July 16, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: July 9, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: June 18, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: June 17, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: June 16, 2020
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...
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City News
Posted on: June 2, 2020
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...
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