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Posted on: June 6, 2023

Geneva Approves New Garbage Contract

Lakeshore Recycling Systems Garbage Truck 3

The Geneva City Council approved a new five-year garbage contract June 5 with LRS, the City’s current refuse provider. Collection days and services are remaining the same as part of the new contract, which will run from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2...

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Posted on: June 5, 2023

Geneva Police Earn Traffic Safety Challenge Award

Police News - New Car

The Geneva Police Department received recognition from the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police by placing second in the 2022-23 Illinois Traffic Safety Challenge for municipalities with 36-50 sworn officers.Geneva Police also was selected as the Rook...

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Posted on: June 5, 2023

Swedish Days Festival & Parade Street Closures

Swedish Days Concert

Swedish Days brings thousands of people to Geneva to enjoy food, music and plenty of fun for people of all ages each summer. Parking restrictions will be implemented to accommodate this signature event, and two downtown streets will be closed throughout t...

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Geneva Homepage News
Posted on: June 2, 2023

U.S. Forest Service To Treat For Spongy Moth In Geneva

Spongy Moth Gypsy

Geneva is one of 11 northern Illinois locations that will be organically treated by the U.S. Forest Service’s nationwide campaign to curtail the destructive spongy moth, according to an Illinois Department of Agriculture.The U.S. Forest Service’s contract...

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Geneva Homepage News
Posted on: June 1, 2023

City Hosting Road Work Information Meetings

City Road Construction

The City of Geneva’s 2023 street improvement program is scheduled to start in late June with 23 resurfacing and drainage projects on the docket.Residents looking to get more details on the upcoming construction are invited to an informational meeting at 5...

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Posted on: May 31, 2023

Keep Tabs On Outdoor Watering Regulations

Irrigation System - Lawn Watering

As Geneva residents look to keep their lawns looking green this summer, they should take note of the City's sprinkler regulations.Water sprinklers are permitted between 6 to 9 a.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on designated days. Residents with an even-numbered street...

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Geneva Homepage News
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Womack Named Swedish Days Parade Marshal

Geneva Natural Resources Committee Chair Jay Womack

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the year’s previous Wood Award recipient, Jay Womack, also will be honored as parade marshal for the Swedish Days parade.Womack was born in Geneva. During grade school, he moved to Yorkville and g...

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Geneva Homepage News
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Festival Entertainment Lineup Announced

Swedish Days Concert Entertainment

Geneva's 73rd annual Swedish Days Festival runs from Wednesday to Sunday, June 21-25, in downtown Geneva and has an array of talent that offers something for every type of music fan.The festival is organized by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce.“Bringing a m...

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Geneva Homepage News
Posted on: May 18, 2023

Shop The Geneva Store Holding Final Flash Sale

2018 Fabyan Windmill Pewter Ornament

The City of Geneva is hosting a final flash sale where all remaining merchandise (outside of garbage stickers) is being discounted by 50% before the Shop The Geneva Store closes in mid-July.You can Shop the Geneva Store in person from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ...

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Geneva Homepage News
Posted on: May 16, 2023

Registration Open For Swedish Days 5k Lopp

Swedish Days 5k Lopp

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Chicago Area Track & Field are pleased to announce the return of a 5k run to the Swedish Days Festival.  The Swedish Days 5k Lopp will commence at 8 a.m. Saturday, June 24 at Peck Farm Park, 4038 Kaneville R...

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Geneva Homepage News
Posted on: May 10, 2023

Geneva Named 'Best Of The West' In Reader Survey

Downtown State Street

"West Suburban Living" magazine readers once again ranked Geneva as the premier community for dining, shopping and festivals in its 2023 "Best of the West" survey.Geneva was named the top city readers would most like to live (other tha...

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Posted on: May 5, 2023

City Council Welcomes Two New Members

Council Chambers

The Geneva City Council welcomed two new members who officially took their seats during the May 1 meeting.Alderpeople Anaïs Bowring (Ward 1) and Martha Paschke (Ward 4) were sworn into office for the first time after winning seats during the April 4 conso...

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