City Holiday Is April 10; Refuse Pickup Unchanged

City Hall and other Geneva City offices will be closed for business Friday, April 10 in observance of a spring holiday/Easter weekend. The City’s public safety departments will be working throughout the holiday weekend.Normal business hours will...

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...

Catch Up On The Latest With City's Spring Newsletter

For those stuck at home these days, the City is offering some reading material with our spring newsletter, which was distributed to subscribers March 31.Given the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, the newsletter focuses on the City’s COVID-19 ...

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...

Geneva Chamber Postpones Citywide Garage Sale

The Geneva of Chamber of Commerce has postponed the citywide garage sale originally scheduled for this spring to Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7-8.Event registration will remain open on the Chamber’s website. In order to participate and have a sale ...

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...

Geneva Police Remind Residents To Lock Car Doors After Vehicles Burglarized

The Geneva Police Department is once again urging residents to lock their car doors after several car burglaries were reported overnight on the City’s east side.Valuables were reported missing from unlocked cars on Ridge Lane, Woodward Avenue an...

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...

Presidents' Day: City Office Hours; Garbage Pickup Info

Geneva City Hall and other City offices, with the exception of the Police and Fire departments, will be closed Monday, Feb. 17 in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday.Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 18.Garbage and recycli...

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...

Geneva City Offices Closed Jan. 20 For MLK Day

Geneva City Hall and other City offices, with the exception of the Police and Fire departments, will be closed Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 21.Garbage and recycling collecti...

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 ...

Happy New Year Geneva! Check Out The Winter Newsletter

New decade, new year and plenty of good things are happening in Geneva. Catch up on the latest with the City's winter newsletter, which was distributed to subscribers Jan. 7.The newsletter features information on the live Christmas tree disposal schedule,...

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...

Kane County To Halt Fabyan Bridge Work For Winter

The Fabyan Parkway bridge construction operations will cease at the end of November for the winter, according to the Kane County Division of Transportation.The bridge will remain in the current two-lane configuration for the next several months until work...

Project Completed: South Street Reopens To Traffic Nov. 19

Update - Nov. 19

South Street between Southampton Drive and Burgess Road has been reopened to traffic Nov. 19 following the substantial completion of the bridge deck. Find full information on the City's construction page and the "Pardon The Progress&q...

City Honors 'Art On Fire' Hydrant Design Winners

The Geneva City Council recently recognized talented artists who showcased their creativity in the City's 2019 "Art on Fire" hydrant design competition.Tatiana Hamilton and Natalia Bork won first place for their "Please Don't Eat The Daisie...

Geneva Paved The Way For The 'Shop Small' Movement Nearly 100 Years Ago

The City of Geneva is no stranger to supporting small businesses. In fact, Geneva’s first small shop dates back nearly a century when The Little Traveler established itself as the first store to open its doors on Third Street in 1922.Located in the heart ...

City Seeking Applications For Fire & Police Commission

The City of Geneva is looking for a dedicated resident to fill a vacancy on the Fire & Police Commission.The three-member panel is tasked with all full-time police officer and firefighter hirings with the Geneva Police and Fire departments, with the e...

Tickets On Sale For Annual Geneva Steeple Walk

The Geneva Steeple Walk returns for its 11th year to usher in the holidays, greeting patrons with a variety of seasonal music concerts at four Geneva churches.Presented by the Geneva Cultural Arts Commission, the Steeple Walk takes place from 2 to 4:30 p....

Public Works Collecting Stormwater Data On Residential Properties

In order to complete the City's stormwater utility network GPS data collection, Geneva Public Works Department personnel will need to enter some residential yards the week of Oct. 28.Public Works has reviewed about 85% of storm structures that are easily ...

Jay Womack Named Outstanding Citizen Volunteer Of The Year

Jay Womack’s life has been devoted to nature, environmental education and conservation. In recognition of this devotion, he has been named the 2019 Outstanding Citizen Volunteer of the Year by the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD).The award, t...

Geneva Announces Curbside Leaf Collection Schedule

As the City’s curbside leaf collection program prepares to begin later this fall, Geneva residents will be able to track the contractor’s progress online for the first time.The City’s curbside leaf pickup is divided into three geographical zones, with eac...

Union Pacific To Close Third Street Railroad Crossing For Repairs

The Third Street railroad crossing in downtown Geneva will be closed from 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 as Union Pacific makes repairs to the train tracks.Third Street will be closed from Cheever Avenue to Crescent Place as construction...

Downtown Brick Repair Work Scheduled For October

Update - Oct. 14

Due to inclement weather last week, the Third Street brick repair project has been extended to Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 14-15, weather permitting.Please see the information below for potential impacts to traffic in the downtown.

Original Ne...

Additional Legionella Case Confirmed At Covenant Living At The Holmstad In Batavia

The Kane County Health Department (KCHD) has been informed of another case of Legionnaires disease at Covenant Living at the Holmstad.

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reports another confirmed case as of September 30. There have been 15 tot...

Union Pacific To Close Western Avenue Railroad Crossing For Repairs

The Western Avenue railroad crossing in Geneva will be closed Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-29 as Union Pacific makes repairs to the train tracks.Construction crews will be pulling the railroad pads and replacing the rail throughout the crossing. The cros...

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. 23 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...

Utility Projects Coming To Downtown Third Street

Update - Sept. 17

The City received late word today that Western Utility will need to once again close one lane of Third Street from 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 near the railroad tracks to finish underground utility relocation. T...

City Seeks Community Input On Strategic Plan With Forum, Online Survey

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 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 at the Geneva Public Works D...

Geneva Library Depicted On City's Pewter Ornament

As the Geneva Public Library prepares to open its new facility in the coming months, the City’s newest pewter ornament honors the current building the library has called home for more than a century.  The 2019 ornament, which depicts the library ...

Geneva Chamber To Plant New Christmas Tree

The Geneva Chamber is pleased to announce that Geneva Chamber member Wasco Nursery & Garden Center in St. Charles will be planting a new Christmas tree on Tuesday, Aug. 13 on the north side of the Kane County Courthouse front lawn located in downtown ...

Eagle Scouts To Remove Invasive Plant Species, Debris From Subdivision Pond

A west side Geneva subdivision pond that has fallen into disrepair will be given much-needed attention courtesy of a local Eagle Scout volunteer project.The Scouts will be cutting down invasive plant species and removing debris Monday, Aug. 12 at the On B...

Kane County Announces Fabyan & Kirk Intersection Reconstruction Project

Kane County will be embarking on a 14-month reconstruction project for the Fabyan Parkway and Kirk Road intersection starting the week of July 29.Additional turn lanes and through lanes will increase safety and improve traffic operations of the intersecti...

City Seeking Applications For Cultural Arts Commission

The City of Geneva is looking for a dedicated resident to fill a vacancy on the Cultural Arts Commission. People who are passionate about the arts and would like to work with other volunteers to enhance the Geneva arts scene are encouraged to apply.The Cu...