Geneva City Council

The Geneva City Council is expected to approve a series of economic development agreements Monday totaling $658,908 of its American Rescue Plan Act funds.

The Geneva Mental Health 708 Board announced its annual grant awards to nonprofits that serve the community – $200,000 to 17 nonprofits

William Malecki appointed to fill a 5th Ward vacancy in Geneva.

Critics and supporters of 4th Ward Alderwoman Martha Paschke spoke at Monday's Geneva City Council Meeting, following backlash over an anonymous Facebook post last week.

A list of pro-Trump businesses on a private Facebook group has a Geneva alderperson facing accusations on multiple fronts. She says she did not write or post the list.

The Geneva City Council Monday approved a tourism investment agreement with the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, appropriating more than $500,000 over three years to promote the city.

The Geneva City Council this week approved seeking loans for a $20 million water and sewer project and a $15 million loan for water main and lead water service line replacements.

The Geneva City Council Monday approved a $42.8 million tax increment finance redevelopment agreement with MIF-Geneva Park for development of a new industrial park as part of the city's South East Master Plan.

In a 6-3 split vote this week, the Geneva City Council voted to approve food manufacturing as an allowed use in one of its light industrial zoning districts.

In a 6-3 split vote Monday night, the Geneva City Council approved a fourth request for site plan approval for the former site of Duke & Lee's, at 609 S. Third St.

The city of Geneva is seeking candidates for an upcoming vacant 5th Ward alderperson seat.

Onstreet parking will no longer be allowed on a 50-foot portion of the east side of Evernia Court, north of Eklund Avenue, Geneva – after a parked vehicle blocked a fire truck from making the turn.

Longtime 5th Ward Geneva Alderperson Craig Maladra announced Monday that he will step down at the end of the Sept. 30 meeting.

The next time the Geneva Public Library has a fundraiser, a cultural or educational event, alcohol could be served.

The City of Geneva plans to spend nearly $1 million to replace the underground electrical system in the Dover Ridge subdivision.

The Geneva City Council will apply for for state grants to improve bike and pedestrian lanes.

The Geneva City Council Monday approved a redrawn ward map to equalize the populations in each of the five wards.

Residents, merchants, students and community stakeholders are invited to help shape the future of Geneva by attending the city’s Strategic Plan Advisory Committee’s upcoming community forum from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27 at the Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh St.

As Geneva's population has grown in the last 28 years, making it necessary to redistrict its five wards, alderpersons acting as the Committee of the Whole Aug. 5 recommended approval of a proposed new ward map.

Geneva officials may get raises next year, the first for alderpersons since 1997, following a recommendation Monday by the Committee of the Whole.

Geneva alderperson compensation, ward boundaries and code of conduct will be up for discussion and review at a special Committee of the Whole meeting 7 p.m. Monday, July 29 at City Hall, 109 James St.

Geneva alderpersons Monday recommended approval of an ordinance for four-way stop at Division Street and East Side Drive, for which a study showed had 23 vehicle crashes from 2019 to 2023.

A special joint meeting of the Geneva Committee of the Whole and Strategic Plan Advisory Committee is at 7 p.m. Monday, July 22, at Public Works, 1800 South St., Geneva.

In a series of three 7-3 split votes at a special meeting Monday, the Geneva City Council approved the creation of a fourth tax increment finance district for 297 acres on the city's east side – but not without dissent and some cutting comments.

The Geneva City Council unanimously approved a zoning variation to allow Coldwell Banker to have a parking lot and entrance at 230 E. State St.

Geneva alderpersons, acting as the Committee of the Whole, Monday recommended approval of a $2 million tax increment finance deal in an 8-2 split vote.

The Geneva City Council unanimously approved a $65,000 contract Monday for public engagement consulting services.

The Geneva City Council rejected bids for underground electric cable replacement as the two received were higher than the budgeted amount for labor.

In a series of split votes at a special meeting Monday, Geneva alderpersons approved a 55.62-acre annexation which will include a 719,200-square-foot mega warehouse.

The Geneva City Council Monday approved an annexation agreement with Midwest Industrial Funds – now renamed MWI Property Group – after more than two hours of debate, more than five split votes and a bit of profanity.

The Geneva City Council will consider the Venture Park proposal for a mega warehouse at a special meeting 7 p.m. Monday, City Hall 109 James St.

With a crowd in attendance, Geneva raised the Pride Flag, recognizing June as Pride Month for the third year.

If the Geneva City Council approves the creation of a fourth tax increment finance district – TIF 4 – it will represent the successful culmination of more than 14 years of effort to bring industrial development to diversify the city's tax base.

The Geneva City Council will have a public hearing on the creation of a at 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall, 109 James St., to take testimony on the creation of a fourth tax increment finance district – known as a TIF.

The contract being recommended is with the civil engineering firm Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick Inc., with offices in Elgin, Crystal Lake, Springfield and Mt. Carmel.

Geneva alderpersons, acting as the Committee of the Whole, recommended an economic incentive agreement grant award of $24,680 to the owner of a luxury salon who plans to open a new location in the city's historic district in the former location of Fifth Third Bank, 225-227 W. St

Geneva alderpersons, acting as the Committee of the Whole, unanimously voted to recommend approval for a $70,000 contract for sanitary sewer collection services.

Geneva alderpersons, acting as the Committee of the Whole, recommended approval of a renewal of its agreement for a social worker to be on-call for the police department.

Geneva alderpersons Monday approved real estate sales agreements for the sale of two small parcels of surplus real estate in the city's downtown to two buyers.

The Geneva City Council will review the Venture Park proposal at its next meeting, 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall, 109 James St.

For the second time in less than a year, the Geneva Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday voted to recommend denial of a request to allow a 719,200 square-foot warehouse on the northeast corner of Kirk Road and Fabyan Parkway.

The Geneva Planning and Zoning Commission denied a petition for a five-story, 114-unit luxury apartment complex and 12 townhouses to be built on 2.1 acres in the city's Historic District.

Geneva alderpersons, acting as the Committee of the Whole, Monday recommended approval for an annual purchase of transformers for $560,000 for its electric utility, among other purchases.

he Geneva City Council approved going forward to create a fourth TIF district that includes the area of a 211.43-acre annexation petition from Midwest Industrial Fund

The Geneva City Council Monday approved an independent contractor agreement for plumbing plan review and inspection services in a $95,000 no-bid contract.

Geneva alderpersons, acting as the Committee of the Whole, recommended approval of an intergovernmental agreement with Illinois for the 1.56-mile reconstruction and widening of Kautz Road from Longest Drive to Swenson Avenue.

Geneva alderpersons, acting as the Committee of the Whole Monday, recommended approval of a two-year contract for custodial cleaning services and supplies for City Hall, police and public works.

The Geneva City Council on Monday approved a $290,000 economic incentive plan to facilitate the renovation of the former Little Owl/Flagstone building on the corner of Routes 31 and 38.

The Geneva City Council approved the annexation of 13.42 acres to be developed as an industrial warehouse on the north side of Fabyan Parkway, west of Kirk Road on the city's east side.

Mayor Kevin Burns issued a statement late Monday regarding an ongoing discussion of removing dams from the Fox River, as initiated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.