Posted on: May 16, 2018
The Kane County Division of Transportation is scheduled to start its annual road resurfacing program, which will include four projects in Geneva.Work is scheduled to begin the week of May 21, weather permitting. Construction work hours will be from 7 a.m....
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Posted on: May 16, 2018
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...
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City News
Posted on: May 15, 2018
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...
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City News
Posted on: May 12, 2018
The Geneva Fire Department believes a lightning strike ignited a fire that significantly damaged a home May 12 at 726 Fox Run Drive on the City's east side.Firefighters were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 1:47 p.m. after the homeowner called 9...
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City News
Posted on: May 2, 2018
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...
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City News
Posted on: May 2, 2018
Kane County Recycles is hosting a recycling event for electronics and books on Saturday, May 12.This event will take place between 8 a.m. and noon at the Kane County Branch Court office, 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, which is just north of Route 38 an...
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City News
Posted on: May 2, 2018
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...
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City News
Posted on: April 26, 2018
The Kane County Division of Transportation will be inspecting the Fabyan Parkway bridge spanning the Fox River on Saturday, May 5, weather permitting.Traffic will be restricted to a single lane in each direction from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to allow inspectors a...
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City News
Posted on: April 23, 2018
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...
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Posted on: April 23, 2018
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...
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City News
Posted on: April 16, 2018
The Geneva Police Department will be working with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in collecting expired or unwanted prescription medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 28 as part of the National Drug Take-Back Day.People can turn in the...
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City News
Posted on: April 18, 2018
Smartphones are one of life’s nice conveniences, but that technology can turn deadly when drivers are paying more attention to a text message or the latest happenings on social media instead of the road.The Geneva Police Department is joining fo...
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City News
Posted on: April 17, 2018
With the tax filing deadline this week, spring bringing out repair companies, and other repeated telephone fraud, the Geneva Police Department is offering residents and merchants tips on how to handle several of the most frequent scams.ComEd: A “ComEd rep...
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City News
Posted on: April 16, 2018
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...
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City News
Posted on: April 12, 2018
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 ...
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City News
Posted on: April 11, 2018
Comcast is notifying customers with older legacy set top box converters that they will need to exchange them for new models free of charge.Completing the exchange will enable customers to continue to receive all the channels in their subscription as well ...
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City News
Posted on: April 10, 2018
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...
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City News
Posted on: April 10, 2018
The Kane County Recycles Event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 14 at the Kane County Circuit Court Clerk's Office, 540 S. Randall, St. Charles. Crews will be accepting electronics, books and paint for recycling, and documents for shreddin...
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City News
Posted on: April 9, 2018
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...
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City News
Posted on: April 6, 2018
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...
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City News
Posted on: April 5, 2018
It may not feel like spring weather outside in Geneva, but the City's Spring Newsletter has arrived!Catch up on all your local news, events and happenings in your favorite community, including the City's new brush collection zones, spring fire hydrant flu...
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City News
Posted on: April 5, 2018
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...
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City News
Posted on: April 4, 2018
The Geneva flag has been lowered at City Hall April 4 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Dr. King made numerous contributions to our country as a civil rights leader advocating for equality for all people...
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City News
Posted on: April 2, 2018
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...
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City News
Posted on: March 26, 2018
Geneva has been going green 18 years and counting. The Arbor Day Foundation has once again named Geneva a "Tree City USA" community for our commitment to effective urban forest management.The City's growing tree canopy earned the distinction by ...
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City News
Posted on: March 23, 2018
Have a question that you have always wanted to ask about Geneva’s Police or Fire departments? Residents are invited to pull up a seat for “Coffee and Cookies With Geneva’s Chiefs.”Police Chief Eric Passarelli and Fire Chief Mike Antenore will be hosting t...
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City News
Posted on: March 21, 2018
Geneva residents have supported the City’s non-home rule sales tax referendum March 20, according to unofficial vote totals from the Kane County Clerk’s Office.Voters were asked if the non-home rule sales tax rate in Geneva should be 1...
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City News
Posted on: March 20, 2018
The City is planning to conduct a controlled burn Thursday, March 22 near the Water Treatment Plant on Keslinger Road.West side residents may see smoke billowing into the air, but people can be rest assured no emergency is taking place. The Geneva Fire De...
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City News
Posted on: March 19, 2018
Pace announced customers will no longer be able to flag down buses as the agency converts all of its routes to a posted-stops operation in the future.Pace notified the City of the change, which was made as part of a network evaluation to improve customer ...
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City News
Posted on: March 15, 2018
Geneva residents purchasing garbage stickers should be mindful that the City's refuse contract with Advanced Disposal will be expiring Saturday, June 30.The City will be going out to bid for a new contract this spring. For residents who buy their garbage ...
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City News
Posted on: March 13, 2018
The Geneva flag outside City Hall was lowered to half-staff March 12 in memory of longtime community volunteer George Krippner, who passed away March 5 at the age of 80.Mr. Krippner served on the City's Zoning Board of Appeals, an advisory commission, fro...
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City News
Posted on: March 8, 2018
The City of Geneva is notifying residents regarding new collection zones established this year for the monthly brush pickup program, which is scheduled to begin in April.The map was redrawn to distribute the workload more evenly for the City’s brush colle...
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City News
Posted on: March 5, 2018
Readers of "West Suburban Living" Magazine once again ranked Geneva as the premier community for dining, shopping and festivals as part of its 2018 "Best of the West" contest.Geneva was named the top city readers would most like to liv...
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City News
Posted on: February 27, 2018
The Geneva Film Festival will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with cinema enthusiasts when the curtain rises Friday & Saturday, March 9 to 10.The program includes narrative shorts and features, documentary shorts and features, animated shorts, mus...
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City News
Posted on: February 26, 2018
Geneva’s financial reporting and transparency efforts have culminated with the City’s third national award in 2018.The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada recognized the City’s accomplishments during the past two months...
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City News
Posted on: February 26, 2018
A City contractor will be performing a parkway tree inventory throughout Geneva during the next several months.Beginning in late February, residents may see Graf Tree Care, Inc. crews walking through the parkways counting and evaluating the health of the ...
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City News
Posted on: February 22, 2018
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...
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City News
Posted on: February 20, 2018
The Geneva Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a citywide garage sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28.People can clean out their Attics, Basements and Closets for the Geneva Citywide ABC Garage Sale.Participants will have their ...
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City News
Posted on: February 14, 2018
Geneva was one of 85 communities in the United States and Canada to be named a 2017 Safe and Sustainable Snowfighting Award winner from the Salt Institute.The City has received national recognition for the fifth consecutive year for excellence in environm...
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City News
Posted on: February 13, 2018
The Geneva flag at City Hall has been lowered in memory of the City's former Downtown Business District Crew Leader Tim Carey, who passed away at age 63 on Feb. 11.Mayor Kevin Burns said much of downtown Geneva's beauty can be attributed to Mr. Carey's wo...
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City News
Posted on: February 7, 2018
With significant snow expected to enter the forecast, the City of Geneva would like to remind residents about parking regulations to ensure plowing operations run smoothly and efficiently through the community.The Public Works Department’s prima...
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City News
Posted on: January 24, 2018
People interested in bolstering Geneva’s downtown urban tree canopy are invited out for a night of fine wine, delicious treats and live auction to raise money toward the cause.The seventh annual Wine, Cheese & Trees fundraiser will take plac...
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City News
Posted on: January 12, 2018
With the Geneva Film Festival ready to celebrate its 10th anniversary in March, cinema enthusiasts can get a sneak preview of what is to come at two special events.The first preview event will be held from 6 to 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26 at Water Street Studi...
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City News
Posted on: January 4, 2018
For the eighth consecutive year, the City’s budget practices have once again earned national acclaim after Geneva received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada honor reflec...
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City News
Posted on: December 27, 2017
Geneva residents will have two opportunities to dispose of their live Christmas trees for free during January.Trees will be picked up on residents’ garbage collection day the weeks of Jan. 1 and Jan. 8 by Advanced Disposal, the City’s waste hauler. People...
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City News
Posted on: December 13, 2017
Geneva residents will be seeing Mi-Tech Services crews testing utility poles throughout the City during the next three weeks.Mi-Tech vans and pickup trucks will have a City of Geneva contractor logo on the door. Crew members will be wearing hard hats and ...
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City News
Posted on: December 7, 2017
Residents and visitors driving into Geneva will be greeted with new welcome signage at some of the City’s major gateway points by year’s end.Two primary arterial signs are scheduled to be installed on State Street (Route 38)/Bricher Road and Fabyan Parkwa...
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City News
Posted on: December 6, 2017
With snow expected to enter the forecast, the City of Geneva would like to remind residents about parking regulations to ensure plowing operations run smoothly and efficiently throughout the community.When road conditions become hazardous, streets that ar...
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City News
Posted on: December 1, 2017
A controlled burn has been scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 6 at Prairie Green Preserve located near Keslinger and Peck roads on Geneva's west side.The City's contractor plans to start around 7 a.m. and will continue until finished or weather conditions warr...
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City News
Posted on: November 17, 2017
Shopping Small Business Saturday in Geneva Nov. 25 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...
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City News
Posted on: November 10, 2017
The Geneva Chamber of Commerce named Third Ward Alderman Dean Kilburg as its 2017 Wood Award recipient during the agency's annual dinner and awards night Nov. 9 at Eagle Brook County Club.The Wood Community Service award is presented each year by the Cham...
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City News
Posted on: November 3, 2017
Geneva’s weekend of holiday magic is capped off with the Steeple Walk, greeting patrons with a variety of seasonal music concerts at four local churches.Presented by the Geneva Cultural Arts Commission, the ninth annual event will take place from 2 to 4:3...
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City News
Posted on: October 16, 2017
The Geneva Cultural Arts Commission’s annual fundraiser may have a new location, style and charm this year, but the mission to promote artistic endeavors in the community remains unchanged.The Commission will be hosting Art Affair from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday,...
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City News
Posted on: October 13, 2017
The Kane County Cougars and the City of Geneva make a great team, which has resulted in the City being named the fifth best minor league baseball town in the country according to a recent SmartAsset survey.The 2017 survey stated, "In the past year, t...
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City News
Posted on: October 12, 2017
Join the fun for a Geneva holiday tradition with the Christmas House Tour. Enjoy five lovely, exquisite Geneva homes decorated in holiday splendor by local decorators.These homes will open to visitors for self-guided tours from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fri...
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City News
Posted on: October 11, 2017
The City of Geneva continues its commitment to be mobile-friendly with the rollout of a new look website this week.The new www.geneva.il.us has a sleek mobile-responsive design, which provides visitors using a computer, phone or tablet the same customer s...
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City News
Posted on: October 10, 2017
Geneva residents will have a new option for their cable television, Internet and phone service coming in the future.MetroNet will begin installing fiber optic cable and infrastructure in utility easements throughout the City during the next two years afte...
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City News
Posted on: October 10, 2017
Residents, merchants and community stakeholders are invited to two community meetings to provide feedback that could help shape the future vision for Geneva.The strategic plan community meetings will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the Geneva Fire D...
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City News
Posted on: October 10, 2017
Geneva residents can map out their fall yard work schedule after the City announced the collection dates for its 2017 curbside leaf program.The City’s curbside leaf pickup is divided into three geographical zones, with each zone collected three ...
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City News
Posted on: October 5, 2017
The Geneva City Council recently recognized the talented artists who showcased their creativity in the City’s “Art on Fire” hydrant design competition this year.Natalia Bork and Tatiana Hamilton won first place for their “Doodle” hydrant located on Lincol...
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City News
Posted on: October 3, 2017
Flags have been lowered at Geneva City Hall and all our City buildings in memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas earlier this week.The flags will remain at half-staff through Oct. 6.Our thoughts are with the families impacted by this trag...
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City News
Posted on: September 29, 2017
A City contractor will begin the second phase of a brick repair and replacement project Monday, Oct. 2 on Third Street in downtown Geneva.Brick ribbons along the sidewalk and curbs will be replaced on Third Street from State (Route 38) to James streets. T...
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City News
Posted on: September 21, 2017
Geneva’s mosquito abatement contractor will be spraying an application of insecticide citywide Thursday, Sept. 21 to control the adult insect population.Spraying is scheduled to take place from dusk to dawn starting Sept. 21 into Friday, Sept. 2...
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City News
Posted on: September 19, 2017
Geneva residents will once again be able to safely dispose of household hazardous waste materials from the convenience of their front door after the City has joined forces with Kane County.With the closest household hazardous waste collection site being i...
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City News
Posted on: September 15, 2017
The City flag outside Geneva City Hall has been lowered to half-staff in memory of former Geneva Police Chief Glenn McConnaughay and community contributor Sally Ruark.Mr. McConnaughay, 96, was served in World War II in the Army Air Cor...
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City News
Posted on: September 12, 2017
Union Pacific and Metra are inviting Geneva residents to an open house to learn more about the future construction of a third railroad line through the City.The Third Main Line open house will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 in the audit...
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City News
Posted on: September 11, 2017
The Geneva Beautification Committee recognized the winners of the 2017 Tour des Fleurs garden contest during Festival of the Vine Sept. 10.Six gardens were featured in the third annual contest/fundraiser this summer. People voted for their favorite Tour d...
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City News
Posted on: September 8, 2017
Commonwealth Edison has informed the City about tree trimming operations scheduled to take place in September in various sections of Geneva.While the City of Geneva owns and operates its own electric utility, ComEd does run power lines through the communi...
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City News
Posted on: September 6, 2017
The City of Geneva will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the community for a four-week period starting Monday, Sept. 18 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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Posted on: August 22, 2017
As summer draws to a close, the Geneva Police Department wants motorists to be mindful of children walking to school starting Wednesday, Aug. 23.
Police officers will have a visible presence in school zones and neighborhoods surrounding school buildings th...
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City News
Posted on: August 18, 2017
The Geneva Fire Department, in cooperation with the City’s Public Works Department, will be conducting water flow tests on fire hydrants from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Aug. 29 to 31. The operations will take place from the Fox R...
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City News
Posted on: August 18, 2017
The City of St. Charles and the City of Geneva are partnering to complete much needed sidewalk connection improvements on Geneva Road/IL Route 31 from Willowgate Lane in St. Charles south to the existing sidewalk near Wheeler Park in Geneva. Work is sched...
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City News
Posted on: August 16, 2017
Peck Farm is the crossroads where history, nature and recreation collide in Geneva, and the home that helped start it all is featured on the City’s newest pewter ornament now available for purchase.
The 2017 ornament depicts the Peck Farm House...
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City News
Posted on: August 14, 2017
Geneva’s mosquito abatement contractor will be spraying an application of insecticide citywide Tuesday, Aug. 15 to control the adult insect population.
Spraying is scheduled to take place from dusk to dawn starting Aug. 15 into Wednesday, Aug. 1...
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City News
Posted on: August 14, 2017
The City of Geneva flag outside City Hall has been lowered in memory of the people who lost their lives stemming from the violence in Charlottesville, Va. Aug. 12.
Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns issued the following statement:
"Sometimes the gr...
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City News
Posted on: August 10, 2017
Geneva Boy Scouts will be getting the word out this weekend - literally - about the importance of protecting the Fox River from illegal dumping.
Boy Scouts will be stenciling messages such as "Dump no waste, drains to river," on Geneva storm s...
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City News
Posted on: August 9, 2017
The 36th annual Festival of the Vine is coming to downtown Geneva Friday to Sunday, Sept. 8 to 10. As is tradition, the Flavor Fare and Wine Tent are located on the corner of Fourth & State streets.
Free entertainment is o...
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