Newsletter: Get Caught Up On All Things Geneva

Geneva residents can get the latest information on City's COVID-19 response for residents/businesses, our new diversity task force, and plenty of local news with the City’s spring newsletter, which was distributed to subscribers April 9...

City Seeking Applications To Serve On DEI Task Force

The City of Geneva invites residents and stakeholders to apply to serve on the City’s new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force.Through the development of the City's 2025 Strategic Plan and in subsequent goal-setting meetings, the City affirmed its...

Voters Cast Their Ballots For Geneva's City Council

Geneva residents went to the polls April 6 to cast their vote in the 2021 Consolidated Election, which included seats for mayor and aldermen on the City Council.Here are the unofficial vote totals from the Kane County's Clerk Office as of April 7...

Geneva Police Recognized For Excellence In Policy & Training

Last year, the Geneva Police Department responded to more than 11,700 calls for services. Those calls ran across a wide spectrum to include criminal investigations, mental health crisis interventions, domestic disturbances and violence, school security, t...

Kane County Hosting Recycling Event April 10

Kane County will be conducting a recycling event from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 10 at the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office, 540 S. Randall Road, St. Charles.The program will be accepting electronics (TVs/monitors have a fee), clothing, textiles and...

Geneva Retains Strong Moody's Aa2 Credit Rating

The City of Geneva has retained its Aa2 credit rating on general obligation debt, according to a Moody’s Investors Service report released March 29.  

Moody’s report states “Geneva’s credit position is very ...

City Offices Closed April 2; Garbage Pickup Unchanged

Geneva's City offices will be closed for business Friday, April 2 in observance of the Easter holiday.Normal business operations will resume on Monday, April 5.Garbage collection the week of March 29 will remain on the normal Thursday-Friday collection sc...

Geneva Continues To Remain 'The Best Of The West'

Readers of "West Suburban Living" Magazine once again ranked Geneva as the premier community for dining, shopping and festivals as part of its 2021 "Best of the West" contest.Geneva was named the top city readers would most like to liv...

Geneva Mourns The Loss Of Graham's Chocolates Owner

The Geneva community is mourning the loss of Bob Untiedt, 64, proprietor of Graham's Chocolates in downtown Geneva, after he passed away March 21.“Bob’s humility, hospitality and humanity was without equal" Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns said. "He was...

Geneva Public Works To Flush Fire Hydrants This Spring

The City of Geneva will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the community for a four-week period starting Monday, April 5 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 drin...

Geneva Continues 'Tree City USA' Tradition

Geneva has been named a "Tree City USA" community for the 21st time thanks to the City’s commitment to effective urban forest management.The Arbor Day Foundation’s most recent recognition is based on meeting four core standar...

City Council Authorizes Outdoor Seating For Restaurants, Bars Starting In Spring

The City of Geneva has once again adopted new temporary guidelines to assist restaurants and bars in expanding their outdoor seating options this spring and summer.The City will be distributing information to local restaurant and bar owners and has posted...

Geneva's Brush Collection Begins In April

Geneva residents who plan to tackle spring yard work in the coming weeks should take note that the City’s 2021 monthly brush collection program starts in April.Brush pickup is intended for the disposal of tree limbs and branches that are removed...

Geneva Broadcast Network Now Available On MetroNet

Residents who have subscribed to MetroNet's TV service can now watch City meetings and other Geneva Broadcast Network programming on channel 93 starting in March.The Geneva City Council approved a cable franchise agreement with MetroNet in 2017 to allow t...

Geneva Chamber To Host Citywide Garage Sale

Time to clean out those attics, basements and closets with the Geneva Chamber of Commerce announcing the Citywide ABC Garage Sale will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 23-24.The Chamber is requesting that sellers and buyers a...

Geneva Mourns The Loss Of Former Fire Chief Rosenfelder

The City of Geneva is mourning the loss of former Fire Chief William "Bill" Rosenfelder, 86, who died Feb. 24.Born in 1934, the lifelong Geneva resident graduated from Geneva High School in 1952. After college, Mr. Rosenfelder found his passion ...

City Offers Free Yard Waste Pickup For Two Weeks

Geneva residents will be able to get a head start on their spring yard work with free collection available for two weeks in March.The free yard waste disposal is part of the City’s refuse contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems, Inc. Yard waste bags set...

Geneva Police Create Citizens At Risk Program

The Geneva Police Department announced a new initiative to assist residents who may be at risk of becoming lost, disoriented, or unable to find their way home on their own due to their special needs status.The Police Department’s Citizens At Risk Program ...

City Hosting 'The Fire This Time' Online Book Discussion

The community is invited to participate in a virtual discussion in March regarding the bestselling book “The Fire This Time: A New Generation Speaks About Race.”Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns and Traci O’Neal Ellis, the Illinois Math and Science Academy’s Chief...

Cultural Arts Commission Hosting Virtual Film Screening To Commemorate Black History Month

In celebration of Black History Month, the Geneva Cultural Arts Commission will sponsor a virtual screening and discussion of the documentary “Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am.”Morrison was a noted American writer whose best-selling novels explored the blac...

City Offices Closed For Presidents' Day; Garbage Pickup Unchanged

Geneva's City offices will be closed for business Monday, Feb. 15 in observance of the Presidents' Day holiday.Normal business operations will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 16.Garbage collection the week of Feb. 15 will remain on the normal Thursday-Friday coll...

Geneva City Council Approves 2021-22 Budget

The Geneva City Council unanimously approved a $102.9 million 2021-22 fiscal year budget, a 3.7% decrease from the current budget, during its Feb. 1 meeting.  The City's budget is a combination of 37 individual budgets, all having different purpo...

How To Prevent Frozen Water Pipes During The Winter

When temperatures fall into the single digits this winter, the City wants to remind residents to take action to avoid frozen water lines.Most importantly, do not shut off heat to a home or business that is unoccupied. Water pipes will freeze and burst, ca...

Keep Fire Hydrants Clear Of Snow This Winter

With 5 inches of snow falling this week and more on the way this weekend, the Geneva Fire Department wants to remind residents to clear out the closest fire hydrant to their house.A fast and adequate water supply for the Fire Department can make the diffe...

City's Fleet Maintenance Supervisor Wins APWA Honor

The American Public Works Association's Fox Valley Branch has selected Geneva's Joe Czysczon as its 2020 Professional Manager of the Year Award - Public Fleet category.Czysczon was hired as the City's Fleet Maintenance Supervisor in 2017 to help modernize...

Support Local Restaurants With Geneva's Carry Out Challenge

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce is challenging everyone to carry out from a Geneva restaurant in January and then challenge friends or a group to do the same.“While January is usually the month we host Geneva Restaurant Week, with COVID-19 still surroundin...

City Offices Closed For MLK Day; Garbage Pickup Unchanged

Geneva's City offices will be closed for business Monday, Jan. 18 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.Normal business operations will resume on Tuesday, Jan. 19. City buildings will remain closed to the public per the State's Tier 3 CO...

ComEd Tree Trimming Scheduled For This Winter

Commonwealth Edison will be trimming trees in several areas in Geneva during the months of February and March.

Work is scheduled to take place along two sections of Route 25, including from Fabyan Parkway to the Fox Run subdivision as well as near Oakwood ...

Geneva Cultural Arts Commission Hosting Short Story Contest

The Geneva Cultural Arts Commission invites budding and experienced Geneva writers to share their original work through the Geneva Write Now short story contest.The contest is open to adults and students in middle school and high school. The contest theme...

Geneva's Wine, Cheese & Trees Going Virtual

Geneva’s Wine, Cheese & Trees fundraiser may be going virtual in 2021, but the overall mission of raising money to plant new trees in the community remains the same.The City’s Natural Resources Committee and the Geneva Park District Foundation are tea...

City Ushers In The New Year With Winter Newsletter

Geneva residents can get the latest information on live Christmas tree pickup, snow parking reminders, and plenty of local news with the City’s winter newsletter, which was distributed to subscribers Jan. 5.Readers also can find out who's running for City...

Candidates File To Run For Geneva City Council Seats In 2021

Another election is on the horizon, but this time residents will be voting for local races including candidates running for the Geneva City Council.The positions for mayor, city clerk, and treasurer along with one aldermanic seat in Wards 1, 3, 4, and 5 a...

Christmas Tree Collection Scheduled For January

Geneva residents will have two chances to dispose of their live Christmas trees during January.Trees will be picked up for free on residents’ regular garbage collection day the weeks of Jan. 4 and Jan. 11 by Lakeshore Recycling Systems, the City’s waste h...

City of Geneva Issues Winter Parking Reminders

When snowfall occurs this winter, Geneva residents should be prepared to move their parked cars off the street to ensure the City’s plowing operations run efficiently.Parking is prohibited when snowfall reaches:

2 Inches

Posted “Snow Routes,” which are high...

City Outlines Election Candidate Filing COVID-19 Guidelines

With the election filing period opening Monday, Dec. 14, the City has announced COVID-19 guidelines for candidates seeking a seat on the Geneva City Council in 2021.  Filing begins at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 14. Candidates who have signed in no later than...

City Offices To Close To The Public Starting Nov. 20

Geneva’s City facilities will be closed to the public starting Friday, Nov. 20 as the state moves to the “Restore Illinois” Tier 3 COVID-19 mitigation plan. The City will continue to provide public safety and essential services to the community.The Govern...

Geneva Police, Fire Departments Honored With 2020 Wood Award

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce presented the 2020 Wood Award to essential and frontline workers in the Geneva community. The four recipients have not only been a key component to fighting COVID-19, but also to keeping our community strong.  Genev...

City Offers Repayment Plan For Overdue Utility Bills

Geneva residential and commercial customers who have unpaid City utility bills will have an opportunity to bring their account balances current as part of a new repayment plan.With the onset of the coronavirus pandemic earlier this year, the City voluntar...

Make Sure Your Campaign Signs Are Displayed Properly

During the current election season, the City of Geneva would like to remind residents that campaign signs need to be placed on private property and not public parkways.If a sidewalk is present, place the sign between the sidewalk and the building. If a si...

Geneva Announces Curbside Leaf Collection Schedule

When the City’s curbside leaf collection program begins later this fall, Geneva residents will be able to track the contractor’s progress with an enhanced online map.The curbside program is scheduled to start the last week of October and the first week of...

City Seeking Community Input On Strategic Plan With Online Survey, Virtual Meetings

Geneva residents, merchants, and stakeholders are invited to weigh in on the City’s strategic plan priorities to help establish a work plan for the year ahead.People can make their voices heard through an online survey that can be found on the C...

Residents Can Participate In City's Drainage Study

Geneva will be conducting a citywide stormwater drainage study this year, and public participation will be an important part of the process this fall.After contracting with WBK Engineering, the firm will identify, assess, and evaluate the City’s...

Geneva Flag Lowered For Longtime City Employee

The Geneva flag outside City Hall has been lowered to half-staff in memory of Lillian Skaar, 93, who died Sept. 11. She was a longtime executive secretary for several Geneva mayors.The Geneva resident moved to the City in the early 1950s where she was a h...

Geneva Chamber Cancels Holiday House Tour

The community and visitors look forward to Geneva festivals year after year. Knowing that our first thought during these uncertain times is the health and safety of those who may attend a festival, the Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Geneva of Commerce Boa...

Geneva To Flush Fire Hydrants This Fall

The City of Geneva will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the community for a four-week period starting Monday, Sept. 14 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 dri...

2021 Election Candidate Guide Now Available

Residents interested in running for Geneva City Council in 2021 can find a candidate guide posted on the City’s website.The guide provides election information on how to file for candidacy and all required forms. Nominating petitions may not be ...

Brad Kosirog Appointed New 2nd Ward Alderman

The Geneva City Council approved Mayor Kevin Burns’ appointment of Brad Kosirog to fill the vacant 2nd Ward alderman seat during a Sept. 8 meeting.Alderman Kosirog has served on the City’s Planning and Zoning Commission since 2016. An ...

Geneva Chamber Introduces 'Sip & Sample' Event

We know Genevans and visitors look forward to Festival of the Vine every year. Due to Phase 4 regulations, we are not able to hold this award-winning festival for 2020.  But, we are bringing something different to September to satisfy your senses...

Two Decades & Counting: Geneva Named A 'Tree City USA'

Geneva has been named a "Tree City USA" member for the 20th time thanks to the City’s commitment to effective urban forest management.The Arbor Day Foundation’s most recent recognition is based on meeting four core standards,...

Sanitary Smoke Testing Coming To Geneva East Subdivision

The City of Geneva will be performing sanitary sewer smoke testing from Monday, Aug. 31 to Friday, Sept. 25 in the Geneva East subdivision, weather permitting.

Smoke testing consists of blowing white smoke with pressure into the sanitary sewer manholes, fo...

Geneva Chamber Cancels 2020 Festival Of The Vine

The community and visitors look forward to Geneva festivals year after year. Knowing that our first thought, during these uncertain times, is the health and safety of those who may attend a festival, the Geneva Chamber of Commerce has made the difficult d...

City Hosting Open House For Upcoming Underground Cable Replacement Project

The City of Geneva will be conducting an open house Wednesday, July 29 to answer resident questions prior to starting an underground cable replacement project in August.Replacing underground electric cable enhances the City’s electric service re...

Geneva Makes The Grade With Readers' Choice Survey

Geneva was recognized as a top community for dining, shopping, festivals, and more as part of the 2020 "Daily Herald Readers’ Choice" survey.Geneva was named the top pick for the best downtown atmosphere and the second best city to liv...

Shakespeare In The Park Takes To The Virtual Stage

Picnicking at Shakespeare in the Park was not possible this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, fans can get their fix via a virtual performance offered by the City of Geneva’s Cultural Arts Commission.Elgin-based Goodly Creatures The...

City Seeking Applications For Advisory Board Vacancies

Want to make a difference in your community but not sure where to start? The City of Geneva is looking for dedicated volunteers to fill vacancies on its Strategic Plan Advisory Committee.The committee is charged with prioritizing community goals outlined ...

Candidates Sought For Vacant City Alderman Seat

The City of Geneva is seeking candidates for a vacant 2nd Ward alderman seat after Michael Clements resigned from his position at the conclusion of the July 13 special City Council meeting.Clements first joined the City Council after being appointed 2nd W...

Keep Tabs On Geneva's Outdoor Watering Schedule

As Geneva residents fine-tune their summer watering schedules, 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 stree...

Two People Injured In Multi-Unit House Fire

Two people suffered minor injuries after a multi-family house was damaged by a fire April 4 in the 100 block of Woodlawn Street on Geneva’s east side.The Geneva Fire Department was dispatched at 11:17 p.m. to the home, which had been subdivided into two a...

Geneva Home, Two Cars Damaged In Fire

No one was injured after a single-family house was damaged by a fire March 21 in the 3000 block of Winding Meadow Lane on Geneva’s west side.The Geneva Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire at 5:30 p.m. reported by both ...

Geneva Mourns The Loss Of Former Fire Chief Rosenfelder

The City of Geneva is mourning the loss of former Fire Chief William "Bill" Rosenfelder, 86, who died Feb. 24.Born in 1934, the lifelong Geneva resident graduated from Geneva High School in 1952. After college, Mr. Rosenfelder found his passion ...

Significant Fire Damages Geneva Township House

No one was injured after a single-family house was damaged by a fire Feb. 13 west of Peck Road in unincorporated Geneva Township.The Geneva Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 6:14 p.m. at 0N760 Wenmoth Lane after a neighbor cal...

Keep Fire Hydrants Clear Of Snow This Winter

With 5 inches of snow falling this week and more on the way this weekend, the Geneva Fire Department wants to remind residents to clear out the closest fire hydrant to their house.A fast and adequate water supply for the Fire Department can make the diffe...

Geneva Chamber Honors Police, Fire Departments With 2020 Wood Award

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce presented the 2020 Wood Award to essential and frontline workers in the Geneva community. The four recipients have not only been a key component to fighting COVID-19, but also to keeping our community strong.  Genev...

Geneva Police Recognized For Excellence In Policy & Training

Last year, the Geneva Police Department responded to more than 11,700 calls for services. Those calls ran across a wide spectrum to include criminal investigations, mental health crisis interventions, domestic disturbances and violence, school security, t...

Geneva Police Respond to Reported Shooting

On March 27, 2021, at 1:32 a.m., Geneva Police Department personnel were dispatched to a reported aggravated discharge of a firearm in the 600 block of South First Street (Route 31) in Geneva.

An Aurora resident, 27 years of age, was driving a black 2014 B...

Skateboarder Dies From Injuries Sustained In Route 25 Car Accident

A 23-year-old man riding a skateboard that was struck by a car March 21 on Route 25 in Geneva has died from injuries suffered in the accident.Joshua Farwell, 23, whose last known listed address was in St. Charles, was pronounced dead at 12:40 a.m. March 2...

Skateboarder Injured In Route 25 Car Accident

A 23-year-old Batavia man riding a skateboard was critically injured after being struck by a car at 8:12 p.m. March 21 in the 1500 block of Crissey Avenue (Route 25), just north of the Fabyan Windmill in Geneva.According to multiple witnesses, the man was...

Kane County SWAT Training Exercise Set For March 23

The Kane County SWAT team will be conducting sniper training starting at 4 a.m. Tuesday, March 23 at the Prairie Green Preserve, located near Peck and Keslinger roads in Geneva.The training will focus on a potential SWAT response to find an armed suspect ...

Geneva Police Officers To Take The At Home Polar Plunge

The format may be different, but the Geneva Police Department is once again raising money for Special Olympics Illinois with a new look 2021 Law Enforcement Torch Run At Home Polar Plunge challenge.Sgt. Brad Jerdee, Officer Chuck Parisi and Officer Mark R...

Geneva Police Create Citizens At Risk Program

The Geneva Police Department announced a new initiative to assist residents who may be at risk of becoming lost, disoriented, or unable to find their way home on their own due to their special needs status.The Police Department’s Citizens At Risk Program ...

Geneva Police, St. Charles Agencies Respond To Fatal Car Accident Involving A Pedestrian

A 71-year-old St. Charles man died after being struck by a car at 7:46 a.m. Dec. 10 at the intersection of State Street (Route 38) and Bricher Road in Geneva.The man was attempting to walk across West State Street just east of the crosswalk, according to ...

Police Issue Another Warning Regarding Unemployment Benefits Scam

The Geneva Police Department has issued a second community alert about a current trend in identity theft related to unemployment benefits fraud.Multiple Geneva residents continue to report receiving a notice and/or pre-paid debit cards issued by KeyBank i...

Geneva Chamber Honors Police, Fire Departments With 2020 Wood Award

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce presented the 2020 Wood Award to essential and frontline workers in the Geneva community. The four recipients have not only been a key component to fighting COVID-19, but also to keeping our community strong.  Genev...

Geneva Police Remind Residents To Lock Doors After Cars Burglarized & Vehicle Theft Reported

The Geneva Police Department is urging residents to lock their car doors after several car burglaries and a vehicle theft took place on the City’s west side.During the overnight hours Oct. 28-29, valuables were taken from several unlocked cars in the 700 ...

Geneva Police Participating In National Drug Take-Back Program Oct. 24

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. 24 as part of the National Drug Take-Back Day.People can turn in thei...

Kaneville Road Speed Limit Being Reduced To 30 MPH

The City of Geneva will be modifying the speed limit on Kaneville Road from 40 mph to 30 mph between Peck Road and Fargo Boulevard to help improve traffic safety.The Public Works Department will be changing the speed limit signs on Friday, Oct. 16. The Ge...

City Recommends Halloween Trick-Or-Treating Safety Tips

Halloween is around the corner, and it will look and feel different than past years due to the coronavirus pandemic.The City of Geneva has begun to receive several inquiries about neighborhood Halloween trick-or-treating on Saturday, Oct. 31. The U.S. Cen...

Geneva Police Investigating Death Of An Infant

Geneva Police and the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force are investigating the death of a 10-week-old infant Sept. 22.Just before 5 a.m., Geneva police officers and paramedics responded to a parking lot in the 1100 block of East State Street (Route 38) f...

Geneva Police Participate In Randall Road Traffic Enforcement Initiative

Geneva Police joined an Elgin Police Department-sponsored initiative to increase traffic enforcement along Randall Road late this summer.  State, county and local law enforcement agencies worked together during the last week of August and the fir...

Illinois Officials Issue Warning About Mysterious Seeds

Geneva residents who receive an unsolicited package of seeds from China or any other foreign country should report the matter to the Illinois Department of Agriculture.Anyone who receives unordered seeds in the mail is being asked to contact the State&...

Police Warn Public Of Unemployment Benefits Scam

The Geneva Police Department is alerting the community about a current trend in identity theft related to unemployment benefits fraud.In recent days, multiple Geneva residents have reported receiving pre-paid debit cards issued by KeyBank in Cleveland. Th...