Wine, Cheese & Trees Fundraiser Aims To Bring More Trees To Geneva

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...

City of Geneva Offices Closed For MLK Day Jan. 16

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 ...

Stay Connected With The City's Winter Newsletter

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...

ComEd Tree Trimming Scheduled For January In Geneva

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...

Candidates File To Run For Geneva City Council Seats In 2023

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...

Geneva Announces Holiday Hours; Garbage & Christmas Tree Pickup Schedule

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...

City Of Geneva Issues Winter Parking Reminders

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 ...

City Honors 'Art On Fire' Hydrant Design Participants

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...

Geneva To Participate In Electric Vehicle Readiness Program

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...

Geneva Residents Can Bag Leaves For Free In December

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...

Geneva Flag Lowered For Former Riley Drug Owner

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...

Geneva Mourns With Colorado Springs On Nightclub Shooting

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...

Geneva Holiday Events To Require Street Closures

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...

Jay Womack Named Chamber's Wood Award Winner

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...

City Offices Closed For Thanksgiving; Refuse Schedule Change

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 ...

City Participating In Toys For Tots Program

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...

Tickets Are Sold Out For 13th Annual Geneva Steeple Walk

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. ...

Refuse Schedule Unchanged For Veterans Day Holiday

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...

Ooh La La Chocolate Run Street Closures Announced

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...

Community Alert Siren Project Scheduled Nov. 4

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...

Brick Repair Project To Impact Third Street Traffic

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...

ComEd Begins Emergency Construction Project

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...

Finance Department To Be Closed Oct. 27 For Training

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,...

Geneva Announces Curbside Leaf Collection Schedule

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...

City Of Geneva 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...

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...

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...

Natural Resources Committee Invites Public To Fox River Cleanup, Dark Skies Presentation

The City of Geneva’s Natural Resources Committee is looking for some helping hands to spruce up the Fox River Saturday, Sept. 17.The Fox River Clean Up Day will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at Island Park, 2 E. State St. Volunteers are asked to wear old cl...

Mosquito Spraying Scheduled For Aug. 24 In Geneva

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...

2022 Geneva Concours D'Elegance Car Show Canceled

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...

Geneva's Underground Electric Replacement Project Starts In Late August

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...

Geneva's Festival Of The Vine Has A New Location In 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...

City Hosting Public Information Meeting Regarding Upcoming Road Work

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...

Take Geneva's Bike Challenge, Share Your Feedback At Bike Night Aug. 4

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...

Shakespeare In the Park Presents 'The Tempest'

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...

Geneva Mourns The Loss Of Former Alderman Sam Hill

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...

Route 31 Commuter Overflow Parking Lot To Be Closed

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 ...

RiverPark Summer Concert Series Brings Family Fun To Geneva

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...

Geneva Garbage Collection Rates Increase In July

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...

Geneva Encourages Electric Customers To Subscribe To Peak Power Day Alerts

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...

Tree Trimming To Help Improve Electric Service Reliability

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 ...

Geneva Flag Lowered To Half-Staff For Caitlin Gallagher

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...

Geneva Flag Lowered To Half-Staff For Philana Lee

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...

Geneva Named The 'Best Of The West' In Reader Survey

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...

Geneva Flag Lowered To Half-Staff For Ann Burns

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...

Geneva Volunteer Appointed New City Clerk

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...

Applications Available For 'Art On Fire' Contest

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...

Community Alert Siren Project Scheduled Nov. 4

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 Roa...

Teens, Young Adults Invited To Join Fire Department Explorer Post 205

The Geneva Fire Department Explorer Post 205 is looking for teens and young adults (ages 14 and 21) that are interested in learning about the fire service. The Explorer program provides firsthand knowledge of the techniques and skills necessary to be a fi...

No Injuries Reported In Fifth Street House Fire

There were no injuries after a multi-family house was damaged by a fire Aug. 29 in the 300 block of North Fifth Street on Geneva’s west side.The Geneva Fire Department was dispatched at 8:13 p.m. to the home, which had been subdivided into two apartments....

Geneva Emergency Management Agency Seeks Volunteers

The City of Geneva Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) is seeking volunteers to join our team. Volunteers can expect to respond to community emergencies that include severe weather events, major fire and police activities, traffic management, festival assi...

Geneva Fire Department Postpones Live Fire Training

Update - June 10

The Geneva Fire Department announced the live training has been postponed.

News Release - June 2

The Geneva Fire Department will be participating in live fire training from Friday to Sunday, June 10-12 at 64 Peck Road on the City’s west side...

Geneva Firefighters Will Be Testing Fire Hydrants

The Geneva Fire Department will be conducting water flow tests on City fire hydrants for two weeks starting Monday, May 23.The project, being done in cooperation with the City’s Public Works Department Water Division, will take place from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p...

Geneva Man Charged With Attempted Murder In Domestic Dispute

A Geneva man was arrested Dec. 22 following an investigation of a domestic dispute that took place involving his girlfriend.Craig G. Chaney, 45, of the 100 block of Syril Drive, has been charged with:

• Attempted Murder – First Degree – Intent to cause death...

Geneva Holiday Events To Require Street Closures

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...

Ooh La La Chocolate Run Street Closures Announced

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 St...

Two People Dead In Oct. 29 Fatal Car Crash

Two women died and two men were injured in a three-car crash occurring at 12:45 a.m. Oct. 29 at the intersection of Kirk Road and Fabyan Parkway in Geneva.  The Geneva Police and Batavia and Geneva Fire departments responded to the accident, whic...

Kane County SWAT Training Scheduled Oct. 25

The Kane County SWAT team will be conducting training starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 at a vacant home in the 500 block of Mead Court near South Street in Geneva.Officers will be going through several shooting simulations where they will be firing sim...

Geneva Police Participating In National Drug Take-Back Program Oct. 29

The Geneva Police Department will be working with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) in collecting expired or unwanted prescription medications from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 as part of the National Drug Take-Back Day.People can turn in thei...

Pedestrian Dies After State Street Car Accident

A 55-year-old Batavia woman died after being struck by a car around 6:48 p.m. Sept. 28 in the 700 block of East State Street (Route 38) in Geneva.The woman was walking southbound near the center turn lane on State Street east of Sandholm Street. She was s...

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...

Geneva Homecoming Parade To Close Several Streets

The City’s downtown streets will be full of Viking pride as Geneva High School celebrates homecoming with its annual parade Friday, Sept. 23.State Street (Route 38) between Third and Ninth streets will be shut down at 2 p.m. to accommodate the event. All ...

Kane County SWAT Training Exercise Scheduled Sept. 13

The Kane County SWAT team will be conducting another training at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 at a residence located on Peck Road near Heartland Drive on Geneva’s west side.The home and property at 64 Peck Road were purchased by the City, and the wood frame, ...

Citizen Police Academy Application Deadline Extended

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 ...

Fox Valley Marathon To Impact Downtown Traffic

Several downtown Geneva streets will be closed to traffic early Sunday, Sept. 18 to accommodate the annual Fox Valley Marathon racecourse.The marathon begins in St. Charles and heads south into Geneva, impacting downtown streets and main arterial roads be...

New Festival Of The Vine Location Requires Downtown Street Closures

The Geneva Police Department announced downtown street closures and parking restrictions will be implemented to accommodate the new home of the Festival of the Vine.The festival runs from Friday to Sunday, Sept. 9-11 on both sides of the historic Kane Cou...

Kane County SWAT Training Exercise Scheduled Aug. 30

The Kane County SWAT team will be conducting training starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30 at a residence located on Peck Road near Heartland Drive on Geneva’s west side.The home and property at 64 Peck Road were purchased by the City, and the wood frame, ...

Plainfield Man Charged With Criminal Defacement Of City Fire Hydrant

A Plainfield man was arrested July 29 following an investigation of multiple reports of criminal defacement of a City-owned fire hydrant.The fire hydrant was painted this summer by a Geneva resident who was participating in the City’s “Art on Fire” progra...

Geneva Emergency Management Agency Seeks Volunteers

The City of Geneva Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) is seeking volunteers to join our team. Volunteers can expect to respond to community emergencies that include severe weather events, major fire and police activities, traffic management, festival assi...

Third Street To Be Closed, Parking Restrictions Implemented For Geneva Arts Fair

With thousands of visitors expected to attend the Geneva Arts Fair later this month, the Geneva Police Department announced a section 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...

Swedish Days Festival & Parade To Impact Downtown Traffic, Parking

Swedish Days brings thousands of people to Geneva to enjoy food, music and plenty of fun for people of all ages each summer. To accommodate this signature event, parking restrictions will be implemented, and two downtown streets will be closed throughout ...

Tri-Cities Traffic Safety Initiative Results Announced

More than 350 drivers were stopped during a joint traffic safety campaign conducted by the Geneva, St. Charles and Batavia police departments from May 23 to Memorial Day.The law enforcement agencies concentrated their efforts along four main highways that...

Tri-Cities Police Join Forces For Traffic Safety Initiative

Police departments throughout the Tri-Cities announced they will be combining efforts this upcoming holiday week in an effort to reduce crashes and enhance roadway safety through additional enforcement. The Geneva, Batavia, and St. Charles Police are join...

Geneva Police Announce Youth Triathlon, Memorial Day Parade Street Closures

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...

Geneva Teen Dies In Fatal Train Accident

A 17-year-old Geneva girl died May 17 from injuries sustained when she was struck by an eastbound Metra passenger train on the Union Pacific-West line underneath the Route 25 vehicle overpass.Geneva Police and Fire Department personnel were dispatched aro...

Geneva Police Save Man's Life On Railroad Bridge

Five Geneva Police officers are being credited with saving a man who was threatening to take his life May 4 on the Union Pacific West line train trestle spanning the Fox River.Dispatched at 7:58 p.m., officers were able to stop train traffic after making ...

Geneva Police Give Update On Suspicious Death Investigation

A man who was deemed a person of interest in the May 4 suspicious death investigation of a 43-year-old Geneva woman has been released from police custody.The Geneva Police Department, with concurrence from the Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office, releas...

Geneva Police Conducting Suspicious Death Investigation

The Geneva Police Department is investigating a suspicious death after finding a 43-year-old Geneva woman dead from a fatal gunshot wound outside her home.A female relative living in the Chicago area called police at 8:02 p.m. May 4 to report the Geneva w...