City Wins Financial Reporting Triple Crown

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, which represent the highest form...

County Hosting Recycling, Shredding Event Oct. 8

Kane County is hosting a recycling and shredding event for people to safely dispose of confidential documents, latex paint, aerosols, propane tanks, and car seats.The event will be held rain or shine from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Kane County...

Citizen Police Academy Extends Registration Period

Geneva residents interested in learning how police officers keep their community safe are encouraged to register for the City’s 2022 Citizen Police Academy.The weekly classes run from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday nights from Oct. 4 to Dec. 20 at the Geneva Police ...

Street Improvement Program - Sept. 23 Update

The City is working with Geneva Construction on 14 road resurfacing and drainage projects included in the 2022 street improvement program, which started in late July and is expected to be completed in October.As a reminder, the construction timeline outli...

Public Invited To River Cruise With French Delegation

The City's International Cultural Exchange Committee is inviting the public to join Geneva's French delegation visitors on a Fox River boat cruise Sunday, Oct. 2.Geneva has developed a cultural partnership with Croissy-sur-Seine, located on the banks of t...

Union Pacific Starts Third Main Line Project In Geneva

Union Pacific announced operations are underway to build a third railroad line near the current UP-West railway tracks spanning from Peck Road in Geneva to West Chicago.The 6-mile stretch of new rail will be set 20 feet south of the current tracks from Pe...

Geneva Police Officers Receive Lifesaving Awards

Geneva Police Chief Eric Passarelli presented Life Saving Medals to eight officers at the Sept. 19 City Council meeting.Sgt. Brad Jerdee and Officer Bob Pech were honored for helping locate and save a suicidal woman in a Geneva park on Sept. 15, 2021. Off...

Third Street Intersections To Be Closed For Repairs

The Geneva Public Works Department will be repairing segments of pavement the week of Sept. 26 that will require temporary downtown intersection closures along South Third Street.Third Street will remain open to traffic throughout construction, but there ...

2023 Consolidated Election Candidate Guide Available

Residents interested in running for Geneva City Council in 2023 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 City’s website ...

Geneva Public Works To Flush Fire Hydrants This Fall

The City of Geneva will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the community for three weeks starting Monday, Sept. 19 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...

IDOT Postpones West State Street Repair Project

Update - Sept. 16

Construction on West State Street in Geneva is being postponed as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) contractor is awaiting more construction materials to seal cracks on Route 38.After weather delays earlier in the week, cre...