Mosquito Spraying Scheduled For Sept. 18 In Geneva

Clarke trucks will be spraying a mosquito control application citywide Wednesday, Sept. 18 to reduce the adult insect population in Geneva.Spraying is scheduled to take place from dusk to dawn starting Sept. 18 into Thursday, Sept. 19.The City’s contracto...

Geneva Homecoming Parade To Close Several Streets

The City’s downtown streets will be full of Viking pride as Geneva High School celebrates homecoming with its annual parade Friday, Sept. 27.State Street (Route 38) between Third and Ninth streets will be shut down at 2 p.m. to accommodate the event. All ...

Geneva Police Investigating Reported Shooting

The Geneva Police Department is continuing to investigate a reported shooting that took place at 9:13 p.m. Sept. 15 at Public Storage, 2324 Gary Lane.Upon arrival, officers found a 30-year-old St. Charles man was suffering from a non-life threatening guns...

State Closes Fox River For Boating, Recreational Activities

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced Sept. 13 the Fox River in Kane County is closed for boating and other recreational water activities due to high water levels.Due to the recent rainfall, the high Fox River water levels, swift current,...

Fox Valley Marathon To Impact Downtown Traffic

Several downtown Geneva streets will be closed to traffic early Sunday, Sept. 22 to accommodate the annual Fox Valley Marathon racecourse.The marathon begins in St. Charles and heads south into Geneva. Many downtown streets and main arterial roads will be...

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...

Police Still Seeking Community's Help With Aug. 22 Hit-And-Run Crash

The Geneva Police Department is requesting assistance from anyone with information about an Aug. 22 hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian on State Street (Route 38).A 73-year-old Aurora man was walking across the road at 8:50 p.m. Aug. 22 ...

Kane County Hosting Recycling Event Sept. 14

Kane County is hosting its monthly recycling collection event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 14 at 540 S. Randall Road in St. Charles.The event includes recycling for electronics, books, and paint as well as free document shredding.Please read Kane C...

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...

Public, Santa Invited To Christmas Tree Ceremony

The Geneva Chamber announced a ribbon cutting of the new Christmas tree at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 on the Kane County Courthouse Lawn, 100 S. Third St., in downtown Geneva.Along with Geneva Chamber staff, board, members, City of Geneva dignitaries and C...

Mosquito Spraying Scheduled For Aug. 30 In Geneva

Clarke trucks will be spraying a mosquito control application citywide Friday, Aug. 30 to reduce the adult insect population in Geneva.Spraying is scheduled to take place from dusk to dawn starting Aug. 30 into Saturday, Aug. 31.The City’s contractor will...

Labor Day: City Offices Closed; Garbage Pickup Delayed

City Hall and other Geneva City offices, with the exception of the Police and Fire departments, will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day.City offices will be open for normal business hours Tuesday, Sept. 3.Garbage collection the week of Sept. 2 will b...

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 ...

Mosquito Spraying Scheduled For Aug. 16 In Geneva

Clarke vehicles will be spraying a mosquito control application citywide Friday, Aug. 16 to reduce the adult insect population in Geneva.Spraying is scheduled to take place from dusk to dawn starting Aug. 16 into Saturday, Aug. 17.The City’s contractor wi...

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 ...

South Street Section To Be Closed For 12 Weeks As City Reconstructs Culvert Crossing

Update - Sept. 9

Wondering what is the latest taking place with the South Street road construction project? Check out the City's "Pardon The Progress" blog for the latest information.

Original News Release

South Street between Southampton Drive and...

Nicor To Perform Emergency Repair Work

Nicor Gas notified the City that the company needs to conduct emergency repair work starting Friday, Aug. 9 for a pipeline south of Lewis Road and east of Peck Road on Geneva’s west side.Nicor had recently completed an internal inspection of the natural g...

Kane County Hosting Recycling Event Aug. 10

Kane County is hosting its monthly recycling collection event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 10 at 540 S. Randall Road in St. Charles.The event includes recycling for electronics and books as well as free document shredding.Please read Kane County's n...

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...

What's Going On In Geneva? Plenty! Find Out In The City's Summer Newsletter

Summers in Geneva are full of fun community happenings and events. Residents can stay connected with what's happening in their favorite community by reading the City's summer newsletter, which was distributed to subscribers July 25.Catch up on the latest ...

Some Geneva Utility Customers Receive Old Leaf Collection Insert

Geneva residents who received a 2018 leaf collection insert with their utility bill the week of July 15 should disregard the information. The insert was inadvertently sent out in error by the City's bill printing vendor.The old insert was distributed to n...

Geneva Police, Fire Departments To Conduct Active Shooter Response Training

Geneva Police and surrounding area first responders will be conducting active shooter response training from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at St. Peter Catholic Church, 1891 Kaneville Road.The training will focus on a potential response to an active ...

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...

Third Street To Be Closed, Parking Restrictions Implemented For Geneva Arts Fair

With downtown Geneva turning into a virtual art gallery during the last weekend in July, the Geneva Police Department announced a section of South Third Street will be closed during the festival.The Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Su...

Kane County To Adjust Randall Road Traffic Signals

The Kane County Division of Transportation is advising drivers to “Watch Your Signal” as KDOT initiates traffic signal staging adjustments at several busy intersections along Randall Road from Wednesday to Friday, July 17-19, weather p...

City Offices Closed July 4; Garbage Pickup Delayed

City Hall and other Geneva City offices, with the exception of the Police and Fire departments, will be closed Thursday, July 4 for Independence Day.City offices will be open for normal business hours Friday, July 5.Garbage collection the week of July 1 w...

City Reminds Residents About Lawn Watering Schedule

As summer weather enters the forecast, the seasonal ritual of water sprinklers running to keep yards looking green will not be far behind. Geneva residents should review the City’s sprinkler regulations as they plan their watering schedule for t...

Mill Race Redevelopment Concepts Unveiled, New Survey

The Mill Race Redevelopment planning charrette took another step forward June 26 as four concepts were unveiled to the public during an open house held at Riverside Receptions and Conference Center in Geneva.The preliminary concepts were based on the feed...

Geneva Encourages Residents To Participate In Voluntary Electric Load Reduction Program

As temperatures begin to climb this summer, 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 City offers a voluntary electri...

ComEd Adds More Geneva Tree Trimming Locations This Summer

Commonwealth Edison has informed the City about tree trimming scheduled to take place this summer in various sections throughout Geneva.During July, ComEd crews will be trimming trees near Route 25, Oakwood Drive, River Lane, Stevens Street, Seventh Stree...

Community Invited To Participate In Mill Race Survey, Meetings

Geneva residents still have several opportunities to participate in the Mill Race Development process with an online survey and planning charrette community sessions taking place during the final week of June.To date, there has been an overwhelming respon...

Students Invited To Help Shape Geneva's Future

Students interested in learning about local government and how Geneva determines its priorities can apply for a unique opportunity to serve on the City's Strategic Plan Advisory Committee.As a full-fledged committee member, the selected student will parti...

Geneva Garbage Collection Rates Increase In July

Geneva residents should take notice that garbage collection rates will be adjusted starting Monday, July 1 as part of the City’s contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems.A refuse sticker will now cost $2.72. However, people who purchased stickers at the ...

Swedish Days Festival, Parade To Impact Downtown Traffic For One Week

The Swedish Days festival brings thousands of people to downtown Geneva to enjoy food, music and plenty of fun for people of all ages each summer. To accommodate this signature event, several downtown streets will be closed throughout the festivities Tues...

Shakespeare In The Park Features 'Twelfth Night'

Patrons can put on their red shoes and dance the blues at Geneva’s Island Park Saturday, July 6 when Stone Soup Shakespeare performs a David Bowie-influenced performance of “Twelfth Night.” This free performance starts at 6 p.m.The ensemble will engage th...

RiverPark Summer Concert Series Returns Sunday Nights This Summer

Geneva residents and visitors looking for a fun summer night out and about should mark their calendars for the RiverPark Summer Concert Series taking place along the scenic Fox River.  The four free concerts will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday nights i...

Parking Deck To Be Closed Overnight For Cleaning

The Third Street Commuter Parking Deck will be closed overnight Monday night through Friday morning, June 17-21 for cleaning and general maintenance work.The parking facility will be shut down each night from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. The deck will reopen in the ...

Fabyan Parkway Fox River Bridge Improvement Project Starts In June

Motorists taking Fabyan Parkway as part of their commute may want to start thinking of alternate routes. Starting the week of June 10, Kane County will be embarking on a seven-month project to repair the bridge spanning the Fox River.Work will consist of ...

Geneva's Committee Of The Whole Meeting Dates Changed

Geneva's Committee of the Whole meetings are on the move starting in June.Committee of the Whole meetings will be held on the first and third Mondays following the conclusion of the regularly scheduled 7 p.m. City Council meetings. The Committee of the Wh...

Do Not Miss The 70th Annual Swedish Days Festival

A must stop for a summer fun destination is Geneva’s 70th Annual Swedish Days Festival. “The Granddaddy of Illinois Festivals” will run Tuesday through Sunday, June 18-23.More than 200,000 visitors and residents stop by for a variety of activities – combi...

'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 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, ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 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...

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 ...