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: January 9, 2023
Geneva's City offices will be closed for business Monday, Jan. 16 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.Normal business operations will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 17.The holiday will not alter the City's garbage pickup, which will remain on the normal ...
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Posted on: January 3, 2023
Geneva residents can get the latest information on the holiday garbage schedule, live Christmas tree disposal, Union Pacific's Third Main Line project, and plenty more with the City’s winter newsletter, which was distributed to subscrib...
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Posted on: December 19, 2022
Commonwealth Edison will be trimming trees in January along the east bank of the Fox River in Geneva.While the City of Geneva owns and operates its own electric utility, ComEd runs power lines through the community to our substations as well as neighborin...
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City News
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
Posted “Snow ...
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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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City News
Posted on: November 30, 2022
The City of Geneva was selected to participate in the EV Readiness program, a unique initiative launched earlier this year to help local governments prepare to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.The Metropolitan Mayo...
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Posted on: November 28, 2022
As the City's curbside leaf collection program winds down, Geneva residents looking to dispose of additional leaves can do so for free during December.Leaves should be placed in brown yard waste bags. Refuse stickers are not required, but bags mu...
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Posted on: November 21, 2022
The Geneva Flag at City Hall was lowered to half-staff in memory of Jim Riley, 94, a former alderman and owner of the former Riley Drug store. He died Nov. 17.Mr. Riley bought the former Wayne Drugs store in 1967 in downtown Geneva and renamed the busines...
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Posted on: November 21, 2022
The City of Geneva expresses its condolences to the City of Colorado Springs after the fatal nightclub shooting Nov. 19 that killed five people and injured 25 others.Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns offered the following thoughts on his social media platforms:&qu...
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City News
Posted on: November 17, 2022
The Geneva Police Department announced street closures will be implemented Friday and Saturday, Dec. 2-3 to accommodate the Christmas Walk and Holiday House Tour. The Christmas Walk tree lighting ceremony begins at 6 p.m. The Geneva Police Depar...
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City News
Posted on: November 17, 2022
The Geneva Chamber of Commerce Wood Award recipient for 2022 is Jay Womack, who serves as the City's Natural Resources Committee chair.
The Wood Community Service award is presented each year by the Chamber to an individual who has made significan...
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City News
Posted on: November 16, 2022
Geneva's City offices will be closed for business Thursday and Friday, Nov. 24-25 in observance of Thanksgiving.Normal business operations will resume on Monday, Nov. 28.Due to the holiday, the City's garbage collection will be delayed one day later than ...
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City News
Posted on: November 15, 2022
The City of Geneva is looking to put smiles on children's faces during the holidays by participating in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's Toys For Tots program.The community is invited to drop off new, unwrapped gifts at two City locations: the foyer of the...
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City News
Posted on: November 15, 2022
The Geneva Steeple Walk returns to usher in the holidays, greeting patrons with a variety of seasonal music concerts at four local churches.Presented by the Geneva Cultural Arts Commission, the Steeple Walk takes place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4. ...
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City News
Posted on: November 3, 2022
Geneva's City offices will be open for business Friday, Nov. 11 on Veterans Day.The City's garbage collection will remain on the normal Thursday-Friday schedule the week of Nov. 7.For more information about Geneva's refuse servi...
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City News
Posted on: November 2, 2022
The Ooh La La Chocolate ½ Marathon, 10k and 5k run will take place Sunday, Nov. 6 in downtown Geneva.Streets scheduled to be closed at 6 a.m. Nov. 6 include:
- Third Street from James to Franklin streets;
- Campbell Street from River Lane to Sixth Street;
- Frankl...
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City News
Posted on: November 1, 2022
Traffic on Kaneville Road east of Viking Drive may be limited to one lane during daytime hours Friday, Nov. 4 as a contractor replaces the City’s community alert siren.Braniff Communications will be working from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Kaneville Road near Sto...
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City News
Posted on: October 26, 2022
South Third Street will be limited to one lane of traffic during daytime hours starting Thursday, Nov. 3 as a contractor repairs Geneva’s downtown brick crosswalks.Crosswalks scheduled to be repaired on Third Street include James, Franklin, and Fulton str...
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City News
Posted on: October 18, 2022
Commonwealth Edison began an emergency construction project Oct. 17 in Geneva’s Allendale subdivision to replace an aging underground cable.More than 2,700 Geneva customers experienced numerous momentary power outages Oct. 13 on the City&rsq...
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City News
Posted on: October 14, 2022
The Geneva Finance Department will be closed for business Thursday, Oct. 27 as City staff participates in software training.City utility bill payments can be paid online; sent via U.S. Mail; or deposited in dropboxes (no cash please) located at City Hall,...
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City News
Posted on: October 10, 2022
As Geneva residents prepare to rake in the coming weeks, the City’s curbside leaf program will roll out in late October and continue throughout November.Curbside leaf pickup is divided into three geographical zones, with each zone collected thre...
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City News
Posted on: September 27, 2022
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...
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City News
Posted on: September 22, 2022
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...
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City News
Posted on: September 15, 2022
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 ...
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City News
Posted on: September 7, 2022
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...
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City News
Posted on: August 23, 2022
Clarke vehicles will be spraying a mosquito control application citywide Wednesday, Aug. 24 to reduce the adult insect population in Geneva.Spraying is scheduled to take place from dusk to dawn starting Aug. 24 into Thursday, Aug. 25.The City’s contractor...
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Posted on: August 16, 2022
Concours d’Elegance organizers have informed the City of Geneva that they are canceling the 2022 car show that was originally scheduled to take place Sunday, Aug. 28.Concours, one of five events designated as a festival in Geneva, is an annual show that d...
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City News
Posted on: August 15, 2022
The City will be enhancing electric service reliability by replacing underground utility cable in four areas of Geneva starting in late August.The 2022-23 underground electric replacement program areas include:
- South Street (Gary and Sheila lanes);
- Hill Roa...
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City News
Posted on: August 10, 2022
Savor the flavor of Geneva during Festival of the Vine, an autumn harvest celebration. Initially a celebration of anything grown on a vine, the festival now revolves around food and wine. The main event runs from Friday to Sunday, Sept. 9-11 at Fourth and...
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City News
Posted on: July 22, 2022
The City of Geneva’s 2022 street improvement program is scheduled to start in early August with 14 resurfacing and drainage projects on the docket.Residents looking to get more details on the upcoming construction are invited to an informational meeting a...
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City News
Posted on: July 18, 2022
Avid cyclists, casual riders, or those who may need to rediscover their passion for biking are invited to take the Geneva Bike Challenge this summer.Residents can participate in the Bike Challenge by:
- Downloading and printing a copy of the challenge, or pi...
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City News
Posted on: July 11, 2022
Geneva’s popular Shakespeare in the Park event returns to Island Park Saturday, July 30 with “The Tempest.” The free performance starts at 6 p.m.Suitable for all ages, this tragicomedy will take people on a voyage to a magica...
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City News
Posted on: July 6, 2022
The City of Geneva is mourning the loss of former First Ward Alderman Sam Hill, 86, who died July 5.Mr. Hill served on the City Council from 2001 to 2013. Outside the City Council, he was a member of the City's Plan Commission and was a Geneva Park Distri...
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City News
Posted on: June 29, 2022
Geneva’s Route 31 overflow parking lot will be closed indefinitely starting Friday, July 1 as part of the upcoming Union Pacific Third Main Line project. The daily fee commuter lot, located off the state highway just south of ...
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City News
Posted on: June 15, 2022
Geneva’s RiverPark Summer Concert Series returns to provide four free nights of entertainment along the Fox River.The concerts will be held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, 10, 17, and 24 at River Park, located at North River Lane and Peyton Street just north...
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City News
Posted on: June 14, 2022
Geneva’s garbage collection rates will be adjusted starting Friday, July 1 as part of the City’s contract with LRS (Lakeshore Recycling Systems).A refuse sticker will cost $3.10 beginning in July. However, people who purchased stickers at the current rate...
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Posted on: June 13, 2022
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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City News
Posted on: June 9, 2022
The City of Geneva announced tree trimming operations will be taking place over the next several months on the City's west side.A City contractor will be trimming trees primarily west of the Fox River and south of State Street (Route 38). Trimming occurs ...
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City News
Posted on: May 25, 2022
The Geneva flag at City Hall was lowered to half-staff May 24 in memory of Geneva resident Caitlin Gallagher, 17, who died May 17.Caitlin was a junior at Geneva High School. The City received permission from the Gallagher family to honor their daughter wi...
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Posted on: May 23, 2022
The Geneva flag at City Hall has been lowered to half-staff in memory of Geneva resident Philana Lee, 53, who died May 17.
Outside of her career in international marketing, Ms. Lee spent much of her time helping her mom, Jenny Lee, run Gen Hoe, the longest...
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Posted on: May 12, 2022
Readers of "West Suburban Living" Magazine once again ranked Geneva as the premier community for dining, shopping and festivals as part of its 2022 "Best of the West" contest.Geneva was named the top city readers would most like to liv...
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City News
Posted on: May 9, 2022
The Geneva flag at City Hall has been lowered to half-staff in memory of Ann Burns, 81, who died May 3.Mrs. Burns is the mother of Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns. After moving to Geneva in 1974, she invested her time volunteering at local schools, the Geneva Pa...
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City News
Posted on: May 6, 2022
After moving to Geneva in 2001, Vicki Kellick has volunteered countless hours to serve her community. Now, she will be dedicating her talents as Geneva’s new City Clerk.Mayor Kevin Burns brought forward Kellick’s nomination, which was unanimously approved...
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City News
Posted on: May 3, 2022
Geneva residents will once again have an opportunity to share their artistic creativity with the community through the City’s “Art on Fire” hydrant design program, which will feature a new wrinkle this year.The City, in collaboration with the Cultural Art...
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