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Posted on: September 25, 2023

Geneva Police Participating In National Drug Take-Back Program Oct. 28

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The Geneva Police Department will work with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to collect expired or unwanted prescription medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 as part of the National Drug Take-Back Day.People can turn in their medicat...

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Posted on: September 12, 2023

Geneva Police BBQ Lunch Raises Money For Special Olympics

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Geneva residents and businesses looking for lunch ideas Friday, Sept. 22 can participate in the Geneva Police Department's 15th annual Josef's Barbeque for Special Olympics.The lunch includes a BBQ pork sandwich, cole slaw, chips, and cookie that will be ...

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Police News
Posted on: September 7, 2023

Geneva Homecoming Parade To Close Several Streets

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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 e...

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Police News
Posted on: September 1, 2023

Fox Valley Marathon To Impact Downtown Traffic

Running Shoes Race

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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Police News
Posted on: August 24, 2023

Citizen Police Academy Applications Now Available

Citizen Police Academy

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 Gene...

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Police News
Posted on: August 23, 2023

Festival Of The Vine Requires Road Closures

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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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Police News
Posted on: August 21, 2023

Kane County SWAT Training Scheduled Aug. 22

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The Kane County SWAT team will be conducting training starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22 at a home in the 1000 block of South Batavia Avenue (Route 31) in Geneva.The training will focus on a potential SWAT response to an emergency situation. The training...

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Police News
Posted on: August 11, 2023

Police Announce Concours D'Elegance Road Closures

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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 Dep...

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Posted on: July 12, 2023

Third Street To Be Closed For Geneva Arts Fair

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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 Police Training Scheduled July 18

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The Geneva Police Department will be conducting training starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, July 18 at the former Geneva Public Library building, 127 James St.Officers will be going through several shooting simulations where they will be firing simunition rounds...

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Police News
Posted on: June 17, 2023

Police Investigate Fatal Motorcycle Crash

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A 70 year old man from Bloomingdale, Illinois, riding a 2015 Harley Davidson motorcycle was killed in a two vehicle crash on Illinois Route 38 on June 17, 2023, at 1:48 pm.  

The preliminary investigation indicates the Harley Davidson was travelin...

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Police News
Posted on: June 15, 2023

Police Investigate Domestic Related Murder-Suicide

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On June 14, at 5:22 p.m., Geneva Police responded to a residence in the 1000 block of Pebble Beach Court, following a 911 call made from the home.  Chad L. Dockery, 49, of Hinsdale, IL contacted 911 to report he murdered his former wife, Amanda R...

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Posted on: June 5, 2023

Geneva Police Earn Traffic Safety Challenge Award

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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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Police News
Posted on: June 5, 2023

Swedish Days Festival & Parade To Impact Downtown Traffic, Parking

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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Police News
Posted on: May 15, 2023

Cop On A Rooftop To Benefit Special Olympics

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Geneva Police officers will be present at two Dunkin’ stores to collect donations for the Law Enforcement Torch Run’s 20th annual Cop On a Rooftop event Friday, May 19. Money raised benefits Special Olympics Illinois.From 6 to 11 a.m. May 19, officers wil...

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Police News
Posted on: May 11, 2023

Geneva Police Announce Youth Triathlon, Memorial Day Parade Street Closures

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Geneva residents should plan accordingly for two Memorial Day weekend events that will temporarily close streets on the City’s west side and downtown.The MMTT Youth Triathlon race will be held at the Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital campus and surrou...

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Police News
Posted on: May 6, 2023

Man Dies After Being Struck By Freight Train

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A 49-year-old Yorkville man died May 5 when he was struck by a freight train on the Union Pacific-West railroad tracks at the Third Street crossing in downtown Geneva.Geneva Police and Fire Department personnel were dispatched to the scene at 8:53 p.m. fo...

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Police News
Posted on: April 17, 2023

Tip-A-Cop Event To Support Special Olympics

Special Olympics Tip A Cop

People looking for a unique dining experience are invited to a special night at FoxFire Restaurant where Geneva Police officers will take on a new role as servers for a good cause.Officers will be working from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 at the downtown...

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Police News
Posted on: March 1, 2023

Geneva Police Investigating 12 Randall Road Burglaries

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The Geneva Police Department is investigating 12 businesses that were burglarized early March 1 along the Randall Road corridor.A Geneva Police officer on patrol discovered a burglarized business at 2:22 a.m. in the 1700 block of South Randall Road. The o...

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