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Geneva owns and operates its own electric utility, and we take great pride in providing reliable electric service to our residents and businesses. However, like all utilities, we are susceptible to outages caused by bad weather, animals, equipment issues and more. This blog is designed to provide updates on what caused outages after service has been restored. Large-scale incidents will be posted in real-time on the City's Alert Center on our website homepage. Customers can subscribe to receive these updates via Notify Me.

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Public Works Electric Division at 630-2321503

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Oct 27

[ARCHIVED] Gilmore Girls Day In Geneva

The original item was published from October 27, 2025 12:36 PM to October 27, 2025 12:40 PM

Kick off your Gilmore Girls day with a cozy latte or cappuccino at Mosaic Kitchen & Cocktails — new to Geneva’s caffeine scene. Grab a window seat and soak up those Stars Hollow vibes.

Stroll the charming streets of Third Street for local specialty shops, as seen in our Shop Dine Enjoy Geneva video on YouTube.

Pop into local boutiques like Flair On 3rd, Scout & Gem, Liz & Kate Boutique, Cocoon Geneva, Flourish, Cali & Chance, Odalisque Beauty Apothecary, and Crystal Life Technology for chic finds Rory would love — and maybe a few quirky treasures Lorelai wouldn’t resist.

Do not forget to stop into Parla, Bell Jar Vintage, The Gathering, Anastazia, and Country Naturals for unique vintage pieces and home decor that feel straight out of a Gilmore home.

Visit Your Inner Rory At Harvey's Tales

Every Gilmore-inspired day needs a local bookstore moment. Explore the shelves, pick up a cozy novel, and treat yourself to a warm cider or cozy drink from their in-store coffee bar.

Lunch Like A Local

Head to one of many local restaurants for a cozy lunch filled with fresh, flavorful comfort food — think homemade soups, sandwiches, and chef creations. Share a charcuterie board at Chi-Cuterie.

Take A Scenic Walk

Head toward Island Park for a peaceful stroll or walk along the tree-lined streets of downtown. It’s especially magical when the fall leaves are glowing — cue the “la-la” Gilmore soundtrack.

Sweet Ending 

No Gilmore day is complete without dessert! Treat yourself to gluten-free desserts Eye Candy Bake Shop, or stop at Graham's Chocolates for a hand-dipped caramel apple moment worthy of Stars Hollow.

Support local merchants: Every shop, meal, and latte helps keep Geneva’s small-town charm alive — and that is something Lorelai and Rory would totally toast their coffee cups to.

We believe in the magic of small towns — and Geneva has plenty to share and be discovered by you.