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: New Curbside Leaf Program Schedule Announced

Update - Nov. 15

Due to the early snow and heavy leaf volume, the City's curbside leaf collection program is running a few days behind schedule. We have updated the leaf collection map along with the chart below with new zone start dates. Each zone does ta...

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. ...

Thanksgiving Week: City Holiday Hours; Garbage Info

Geneva City Hall and other City offices, with the exception of the Police and Fire departments, will be closed Thursday and Friday Nov. 22-23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.Normal City business hours will resume Monday, Nov. 26.Garbage collecti...

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...

Register For The Geneva Citizen Police Academy

Geneva residents interested in learning how police officers work to keep their community safe are encouraged to register for the City’s 2019 Citizen Police Academy.The weekly classes will run from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday nights from Jan. 9 through March 27....

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...

Recycle Pumpkins, Electronics At Two County Events

Kane County will be hosting two different recycling events for people to dispose of their Halloween pumpkins, unwanted electronics, confidential documents and more in November.

Pumpkin Composting

Geneva residents have another option to get rid of their pump...

ComEd Schedules Tree Trimming In November

Commonwealth Edison has informed the City about tree trimming operations scheduled to take in November along Kirk Road north of Averill Road in Geneva.While the City of Geneva owns and operates its own electric utility, ComEd does run power lines through ...

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 ...

Geneva Police Participating In National Drug Take-Back Program Oct. 27

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, Oct. 27 as part of the National Drug Take-Back Day.People can turn in thei...

Update: Fox River Reopened For Recreational Boating

Update - Oct. 18

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has lifted the recreational boating restriction on the Fox River in Kane County as of 9 a.m. Oct. 18.The Fox River at the Algonquin Tailwater gauge is indicating the river is dropping below floo...

Company's Printing Job May Produce 'Natural Gas' Odor

A Geneva commercial printing operator has informed the City it will be producing another propane safety pamphlet, which has previously generated a “natural gas-like” odor detectable in the community.Strathmore Company, which operates on Gary Lane, will be...

AT&T Construction Starting This Fall 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 is scheduled to take place from Monday, Oct. 15 to Friday, De...

Geneva NRC Sponsoring TreeHab Presentation

The City of Geneva's Natural Resources Committee is working with Tree Climbing Japan to bring people of all ages and physical abilities into forests to climb trees and enjoy nature.The committee is helping sponsor a presentation from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, ...

City's Fall Newsletter Delivered To Your Inbox

As the calendar switches to October and the leaves begin to change color, the City's Fall Newsletter has been distributed to subscribers full of local Geneva news.The newsletter has information about the upcoming curbside leaf collection, including a sche...

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...

ComEd Schedules Tree Trimming This Fall

Commonwealth Edison has informed the City about tree trimming operations scheduled to take place between East Side Drive and Western Avenue this fall in Geneva.While the City of Geneva owns and operates its own electric utility, ComEd does run power lines...

Geneva Police Encourage Residents To Lock Cars To Help Deter Vehicle Burglaries

Geneva Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors after a number of surrounding Fox Valley communities have seen an increase in thefts and burglaries from vehicles in the past month.In Geneva, police are urging residents to be mindful of suspi...

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...

Fox Valley Marathon To Impact Downtown Traffic

Several downtown Geneva streets will be closed to traffic early Sunday, Sept. 16 to accommodate the annual Fox Valley Marathon race course.The marathon begins in St. Charles and heads south into Geneva. Many downtown streets and main arterial roads will b...

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...

Geneva Homecoming Parade To Close Several Streets

Geneva High School students will celebrate Homecoming with their traditional parade Friday, Sept. 14 that will require several streets to be closed to motorists.State Street (Route 38) between Third and Ninth streets will be shut down at 2 p.m. to accommo...

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...

Residents Invited To Mill Creek Watershed Open House

Do you know Mill Creek? No, we are not talking about the subdivision located just outside the City's borders, but rather the actual creek and surrounding watershed area.The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), which Geneva is a member, is host...

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 ...

Mosquito Spraying Rescheduled For Aug. 14

Mosquito spraying originally scheduled for Aug. 13 in Geneva has been pushed back one day to Tuesday, Aug. 14, according to the City’s contractor.Spraying citywide will now take place from dusk to dawn Aug. 14 to Wednesday, Aug. 15 to help contr...

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...

New Geneva Utility Bills To Debut In July

Geneva customers will be receiving a new-look utility bill starting in July that will provide a greater understanding of their account.The switch to a new printing vendor will reduce the City’s utility bill production costs by 43 percent going forward and...

Development Map, New Project Webpages Promote Transparency

Last year, the City created an interactive Development Map in response to residents seeking more advanced notice about potential projects in their neighborhood. With the map proving popular, the City has taken the initiative to promote even greater transp...

City Reminds Residents About Lawn Watering Schedule

Sprinklers will be out in force this week to help keep lawns green with warm weather in the forecast. As Geneva residents plan their summer watering schedules, they should take note of the City’s sprinkler regulations.Water sprinklers are permitted betwee...

Lakeshore Recycling Begins Garbage Service In July

Lakeshore Recycling's garbage contract with the City of Geneva is now in effect as of July 1. Collection days will remain the same, but pickup the week of July 2 will be pushed back one day later than normal due to the Independence Day holiday.Garbage col...

Customers Can Start, Stop Utility Services Online

New to Geneva or moving out of town? People can now start or stop utility services from the convenience of the City’s website.The forms for both residential and commercial utility customers can be found online. Both forms are mobile-friendly.Customers who...

Mike Clements Appointed New 2nd Ward Alderman

The Geneva City Council approved Mayor Kevin Burns’ appointment of Mike Clements to fill the vacant 2nd Ward alderman seat at a special meeting June 25.Alderman Clements is vice-president of research and development for Meyer Capital Management in Barring...

Advanced To Remove Carts After Pickup This Week; Sticker Update

Update

The City of Geneva officially ran out of Advanced Disposal's yellow garbage stickers June 28. Residents still needing to purchase Advanced stickers can do so at Pride of Geneva, 1166 E. State St. as well as the Jewel Foods in St. Charles, Batavia an...

Geneva Encourages Residents To Participate In Voluntary Electric Load Reduction Program

With warm summer 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 City offers a voluntary ele...

Garbage Service To Transition To Lakeshore Recycling

Geneva residents will save money and see several new service enhancements as the City transitions its refuse program to Lakeshore Recycling Systems as part of a five-year contract effective in July.Residents will still have the option to “pay-as...

Shakespeare In The Park To Feature "Taming Of The Shrew"

Cowboys and cowgirls will roam Geneva’s Island Park Saturday, July 7 when Stone Soup Shakespeare performs “The Taming of the Shrew.” This free performance starts at 6 p.m.The ensemble will engage the crowd with song, dance, Shakespeare and may even invite...

Geneva Offers Amnesty Program To Settle Debt

People who have an outstanding balance on certain bills, fines or fees owed to the City of Geneva can take advantage of a one-time amnesty program during the month of July.Debtors who have a move out-final utility bill, parking tickets, code compliance vi...

RiverPark Summer Concert Series Celebrates 10th Anniversary In Geneva

The popular RiverPark Summer Concert Series will mark its 10th anniversary with an expanded entertainment lineup featuring four free performances along the Fox River.  The concerts will be held at 6 p.m. Sundays, July 8, July 15, July 22 and July...

Geneva Flag Lowered In Memory Of Julie Schreiner

The Geneva Flag at City Hall has been lowered to half-staff June 4 in memory of Julie (Bricher) Schreiner, 52, who passed away April 26.Born in 1965, Mrs. Schreiner was the fourth of eight children of Tom and Karen Bricher. She grew up on the family farm ...

Kane County To Resurface Four Roads In Geneva

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....

Geneva Hires New Assistant City Administrator

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...

City Hosting Public Meeting About Road Work

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...

City Scheduling To Plant Parkway Trees In Mid-May

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...

Emergency Management Leader Named Parade Marshal

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...

City Flag Lowered In Memory Of Jeffrey Keller

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...

Swedish Days Entertainment Lineup Announced

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...

'Art On Fire' Hydrant Design Contest Registration Open

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 ...

Comcast Issues Equipment Update To Customers

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 ...

Geneva Earth Day Celebration Brings Plenty Of Family Fun

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...

City Council Adopts 2018-19 Fiscal Year Budget

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...

City Launches New Online Cemetery Maps

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...

Construction Resumes For Burlington, Fresh Thyme Stores

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...

City Flag Lowered In Memory Of Martin Luther King Jr.

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...

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 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...

Geneva Continues Proud Tree City USA Tradition

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 ...

Geneva Residents Invited To Come Chat With The Chiefs

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...

City's Sales Tax Referendum Wins Approval

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...

Controlled Burn Scheduled For Water Treatment Plant

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...

Pace Customers Will No Longer Be Able To Flag Down Buses

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 ...

Don't Be Left Holding The Bag With Garbage Stickers

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 ...

City Flag Lowered For Longtime Zoning Board Of Appeals Member, Volunteer

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...

Collection Zone Changes Coming To Brush Program

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...

The Readers Have Spoken: Geneva Is 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 2018 "Best of the West" contest.Geneva was named the top city readers would most like to liv...

Geneva Film Festival Celebrates 10th Anniversary

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...

City Wins Trifecta Of Financial Reporting Accolades

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...

City Contractor To Conduct Parkway Tree Inventory

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 ...

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...

Registration Now Open For Geneva's Citywide Garage Sale

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 ...

Geneva Wins Snowfighting Award For Fifth Straight Year

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...

Geneva Flag Lowered For Former Longtime Public Works Employee

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...

Geneva Issues Winter Parking, Plowing Reminders

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...