Posted on: September 22, 2023
The Route 31 underpass in Geneva will be closed Saturday, Sept. 30 as Union Pacific repairs the train bridge.Route 31 will be shut down from South Street to Third Street. Union Pacific did not provide the City with an official detour route.Drivers seeking...
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Posted on: September 22, 2023
Metra announced the the Geneva train station's outbound platform will be closed for rehabilitation starting Oct. 9 through the end of 2024.
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Posted on: September 13, 2023
The City flag at Geneva City Hall has been lowered in memory of former Mayor Howard Smith, 98, who died Sept. 10.Mr. Smith was raised in Geneva and graduated Geneva High School. He was elected Geneva's 25th Mayor in 1957 and served until 1961. Mayor Smith...
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Posted on: September 11, 2023
The City of Geneva will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the community for four weeks 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 drink, but ...
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Posted on: September 8, 2023
Residents and community stakeholders can help shape the future direction of Geneva by participating in the City’s 2023 online survey.The survey results will guide the City Council as they determine priorities, improve services and update the City’s 2025 S...
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Posted on: September 7, 2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a draft report recommending the removal of dams along the Fox River, including in Geneva.The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Fox River Study Group are partnering with the Army Corps of Enginee...
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Posted on: September 7, 2023
The City’s downtown streets will be full of Viking pride as Geneva High School celebrates homecoming with its annual parade Friday, Sept. 15.State Street (Route 38) between Third and Ninth streets will be shut down at 2 p.m. to accommodate the event. All ...
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Posted on: September 6, 2023
Clarke vehicles will spray a mosquito control application citywide Thursday, Sept. 7 to reduce the adult insect population in Geneva.Spraying is scheduled from dusk to dawn from Sept. 7 into Friday, Sept. 8 after mosquito surveillance traps in the area re...
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Posted on: September 1, 2023
Several downtown Geneva streets will be closed to traffic early Sunday, Sept. 17 to accommodate the annual Fox Valley Marathon racecourse.The marathon begins in St. Charles and heads south into Geneva, requiring the following downtown streets and main art...
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Posted on: August 31, 2023
Geneva City offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 4 in observance of Labor Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, Sept. 5.LRS garbage pickup for the week of Sept. 4 will be pushed one day later than usual due to the holiday. The normal Thursday-Fr...
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Posted on: August 24, 2023
Geneva residents interested in learning how police officers keep their community safe are encouraged to register for the City’s 2023 Citizen Police Academy.The weekly classes run from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday nights from Oct. 3 to Dec. 19 at the Geneva Police ...
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Posted on: August 23, 2023
The Geneva Police Department announced downtown street closures and parking restrictions will be implemented to accommodate the Festival of the Vine.The festival runs from Friday to Sunday, Sept. 8-10 on both sides of the historic Kane County Courthouse, ...
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Posted on: August 22, 2023
The City’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force invites residents and community stakeholders to participate in focus groups regarding Geneva’s efforts to be a more open, inclusive and welcoming place. After conducting a DEI survey this s...
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Posted on: August 18, 2023
Clarke vehicles will spray a mosquito control application citywide Monday, Aug. 21 to reduce the adult insect population in Geneva.Spraying is scheduled from dusk to dawn from Aug. 21 into Tuesday, Aug. 22 after a mosquito surveillance trap recently teste...
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Posted on: August 18, 2023
Savor the flavor of Geneva during Festival of the Vine, which ushers in the autumn season. The main event runs Friday to Sunday, Sept. 8-10 on James Street between Fourth and Fifth streets.Avoid the lines and purchase your tickets in advance from the Gene...
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Posted on: August 15, 2023
Geneva customers now have a handful of new options to pay their monthly City utility bill after a recent software upgrade has been completed.Customers will still have the same login, account number and user experience after entering the City’s secure onli...
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Posted on: August 11, 2023
Car enthusiasts will convene from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27 in downtown Geneva to view a beautiful collection of antique, classic and modern automobiles showcased in the Concours d’Elegance.To accommodate the event, the Geneva Police Department wi...
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Posted on: August 4, 2023
The City of Geneva’s Natural Resources Committee is sponsoring a lecture regarding how humans can become better “neighbors” with the local bat population.“Help Your Local Bats: Become A Good Bat Neighbor” takes place from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. ...
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Posted on: August 1, 2023
In order to comply with the Illinois Pollution Control Board Regulations and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, all public water supplies are mandated to have an active cross-connection control program.
A requirement of the IEPA program is to co...
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Posted on: July 26, 2023
Comedy, confusion and love take center stage at Geneva’s Shakespeare in the Park performance of “Love’s Labour’s Lost.” The drama unfolds at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 at Island Park.A king convinces his lords to devote themselves to studying, fasting and sw...
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Posted on: July 25, 2023
Clarke vehicles will spray a mosquito control application citywide Wednesday, July 26 to reduce the adult insect population in Geneva.Spraying is scheduled from dusk to dawn from July 26 into Thursday, July 27.The Kane County Health Department announced a...
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Posted on: July 17, 2023
Welcome to the annual Geneva Arts Fair. For over 20 years, the juried Geneva Arts Fair has risen in attendance and notoriety.The fine arts show, which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 29-30, showcases fine artisans from around the cou...
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Posted on: July 12, 2023
With thousands of visitors expected to attend the Geneva Arts Fair later this month, the Geneva Police Department announced a portion of South Third Street will be closed during the festival.The Arts Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and S...
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Posted on: July 7, 2023
Geneva residents can get the latest information on the new LRS garbage contract, the waste sticker exchange program, the City's DEI survey, the upcoming Third Main Line Route 31 underpass closure, and plenty more with the City’s summer newsletter, which w...
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Posted on: July 6, 2023
Update
The Union Pacific contractor is scheduled to reopen the Route 31 underpass before the evening rush hour Sept. 1.
News Release
Union Pacific announced the Route 31 underpass in Geneva will be shut down for about one month starting Monday, July 17 as pa...
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Posted on: June 29, 2023
Residents receiving postcards in the mail recommending they have their water tested are not affiliated with or endorsed by the City of Geneva.The postcards, which are coming from a private company, have a "Kane County Water" header at the top. T...
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Posted on: June 28, 2023
Geneva’s financial reporting and transparency efforts have culminated with another trifecta of national awards.The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada honored the City’s accomplishments, representing...
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Posted on: June 26, 2023
With warmer 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 electric...
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Posted on: June 26, 2023
Geneva City offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Normal business hours will resume Wednesday, July 5.Garbage pickup for the week of July 3 will be pushed one day later than usual due to the holiday. The normal Thursday...
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Posted on: June 23, 2023
The City’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force is inviting residents and community stakeholders to participate in an online survey regarding Geneva’s efforts to be a more open, inclusive and welcoming place.
Created in 2021, th...
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Posted on: June 22, 2023
Sundays in July offer four free nights of music along the beautiful Fox River courtesy of Geneva’s RiverPark Summer Concert Series.The concerts will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 2, 9, 16, and 23 at River Park, located at North River Lane and Peyton S...
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Posted on: June 22, 2023
Geneva residents fighting to keep their lawns looking green this summer in light of a drought plaguing the Midwest should adhere to the City’s water conservation ordinance.Water sprinklers are permitted between 6 to 9 a.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. on designated da...
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Posted on: June 20, 2023
With Geneva’s new LRS garbage contract scheduled to start July 1, residents have two options on how to deplete their existing supply of old waste stickers.The current light blue stickers with an expiration date of June 30, 2023 will be accepted by LRS for...
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Posted on: June 20, 2023
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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Posted on: June 19, 2023
The City's 2023 sidewalk and curb maintenance program is scheduled for Monday to Friday, June 26-30, followed by a five-day curing period that will run into July. The schedule is weather-dependent.The City's contractor, Globe Constructio...
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Posted on: June 6, 2023
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
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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Posted on: June 1, 2023
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
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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Posted on: May 10, 2023
"West Suburban Living" magazine readers once again ranked Geneva as the premier community for dining, shopping and festivals as part of its 2023 "Best of the West" survey.Geneva was named the top city readers would most like to live (o...
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Posted on: May 5, 2023
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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Posted on: May 3, 2023
The Geneva City Hall utility bill dropbox has a new look and a new home further south down the alleyway closer to James Street.A sign was posted on the old brown dropbox (which is scheduled to be removed in mid-May) notifying customers of the new location...
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Posted on: April 24, 2023
The City of Geneva continues to garner regional and national distinctions for being a top community to live.Most recently, Geneva made the list of eight cutest towns in Illinois by World Atlas, a large publishing resource in geography covering sociology, ...
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Posted on: April 20, 2023
Geneva’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force will be hosting a virtual inclusive language session from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, May 11.Residents and community stakeholders are invited to participate in the online session, which will focus on why...
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Posted on: April 20, 2023
The Geneva Beautification Committee is looking for individuals, organizations, businesses, or groups who would be willing to adopt an open garden this planting season.The Beautification Committee's volunteers adopt and maintain planting beds and hanging b...
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Posted on: April 14, 2023
The City is ready to roll out a new Bike & Pedestrian Advisory Committee to promote a safe, walkable and rideable Geneva.The City is seeking nine members who have an interest in bicycle and pedestrian transit, safety, issues, and projects. Casual, rec...
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Posted on: April 11, 2023
Geneva has been named a "Tree City USA" community for the 23rd time thanks to the City's ongoing commitment to effective urban forest management. The Arbor Day Foundation's honor is based on meeting four core standards, including mainta...
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Posted on: April 6, 2023
Geneva’s water and sewer customers should take note that scheduled rate increases will occur starting Monday, May 15.The Geneva City Council approved a five-year rate plan April 3 to pay for upcoming water main and lead service line replacement, a sanitar...
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Posted on: March 31, 2023
Families are encouraged to go green and recycle as part of the Geneva Earth Day Celebration, sponsored by the City’s Natural Resources Committee and the Geneva Park District.The Earth Day festivities will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22 ...
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Posted on: March 28, 2023
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&...
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Posted on: March 21, 2023
The City of Geneva is mourning the loss of former Deputy Fire Chief Mark Einwich, 55, who died March 7.Mr. Einwich worked in the Geneva Fire Department for 30 years prior to his retirement in November 2022. He was still active at his volunteer department ...
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Posted on: March 21, 2023
The City of Geneva continues to garner both regional and national distinctions for being a top community to live.Geneva is ranked as one of the 15 most charming cities in the state by Trips to Discover, an online travel magazine. The publication highlight...
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Posted on: March 15, 2023
Did you know there are more than 2,000 spots to plant parkway trees in Geneva? To help spread the word, the City's Student Government Committee is inviting elementary students to illustrate a calendar highlighting the importance of trees in our community....
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Posted on: March 13, 2023
The Western Avenue railroad crossing will be closed to traffic starting at 9 a.m. Friday, March 17 as Union Pacific conducts maintenance repairs. The crossing is expected to be shut down to cars for three days and should be open by the morning o...
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Posted on: March 10, 2023
As spring yard work surfaces on many people’s to-do lists in the coming weeks, Geneva residents can start disposing of brush in April.Brush pickup is intended for the disposal of tree limbs and branches that are removed by the property owner for normal ma...
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Posted on: March 2, 2023
Geneva residents will be able to get a head start on their spring yard work with free collection available for the last two weeks in March.The free yard waste disposal is part of the City’s refuse contract with LRS (Lakeshore Recycling Systems)....
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Posted on: February 24, 2023
The City of Geneva is continuing to collect water service line material information from customers to update an interactive water service line map, in accordance with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency regulations.Water lines running from the wa...
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Posted on: February 23, 2023
The Geneva City Council unanimously approved a $128 million 2023-24 fiscal year budget during its Feb. 6 meeting. The City's budget is a combination of 36 individual budgets, all having different purposes and different legal restrictions. Geneva...
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Posted on: February 10, 2023
Union Pacific Railroad is hosting an open house in Geneva Thursday, Feb. 23 regarding its Third Main Line project, which is currently underway from Kress to Peck roads.The public is invited to attend the open house from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Geneva Public Wo...
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Posted on: February 6, 2023
The Geneva Flag at City Hall was lowered to half-staff in memory of Richard Walls, 91, a former alderman who died Jan. 18.Mr. Walls was elected Second Ward alderman in 1967 and held that seat on the Geneva City Council for eight years. Afterward, he serve...
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Posted on: February 3, 2023
Geneva residents seeking to purchase refuse stickers or 20-gallon waste bags can do so at the City's Finance Department, 15 S. First St.While stickers and bags will no longer be sold at Geneva City Hall, they are available with a short walk across the str...
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Posted on: January 18, 2023
Geneva’s Wine, Cheese & Trees fundraiser will feature a new location and partner in 2023, but the overall goal to raise money to plant more trees in the community remains the same.The City’s Natural Resources Committee and Geneva Park District Foundat...
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Posted on: December 19, 2022
Another election is on the horizon, but this time residents will be voting for candidates running for the Geneva City Council.One seat in each of the City's five wards is up for election, which will take place Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Each position carries...
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Posted on: December 13, 2022
City of Geneva offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 23; Monday, Dec. 26; and Monday, Jan. 2 in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s Day holidays.Geneva’s garbage and recycling collection will be delayed one day later than normal during the holiday we...
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Posted on: December 12, 2022
With winter weather on the horizon, Geneva residents should be prepared to move their parked cars off the street when snowfall occurs to ensure the City’s plowing operations run efficiently.Parking is prohibited when snowfall reaches:
2 Inches
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Posted on: December 6, 2022
The Geneva City Council recognized talented artists who showcased their creativity in the City's 2022 "Art on Fire" hydrant design competition.Kristine Metoyer won first place for "Flowers In Bloom" located on Sixth and Frankl...
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