Geneva

Protesters gathered on Saturday, June 14, 2025 on Randall Road in Geneva to stand against President Donald Trump's policies as part of the "No Kings Day' of demonstrations.

In a departure from the contentious now-dead project of Settlements of LaFox's more than 2,000 homes in St. Charles, the village of Campton Hills is poised for a smaller, less dense annexation.

A World War II vet's missing Purple Heart was presented to his grandson, also a vet, at American Legion Post 75 in Geneva.

Swedish Days is June 18-22 in downtown Geneva.

"No Kings" protests are set for June 14 across northern Illinois; what you need to know about the local rallies

Geneva History Museum created an online, interactive map showing where 109 veterans are buried at West Side Cemetery.

Shaw Local newspapers received a combined 33 awards Thursday, June 5, 2025, in news contest categories that included general excellence, photography, news writing, opinion writing, design, community service and editorial pages.

The Geneva Public Library's 2025 Summer Challenge will run through July, offering families a chance to compete for prizes. Community members are invited to a kickoff event at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 6 at the library.

Geneva High School graduates were celebrated with a commencement ceremony on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.

The Butterfly House at Peck Farm Park in Geneva opened for the 2025 season on May 17.

A Geneva city contractor, Geneva Construction, will begin working on the 2025 Street Program, which includes resurfacing 19 residential roads.

Inviting guests to take a step back in time to the grandeur and splendor of a bygone era, the Victorian Fox curated full-house rental in downtown St. Charles celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 27.

German 1 got a one-year reprieve for the 2025-26 school year, after more supporters spoke out Tuesday at the Geneva District 304 school board meeting, imploring officials to keep that language among its course offerings.

A three-day Oneness Festival is scheduled from June 20-22 at Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Drive, Geneva.

Jamie Dunlap became a business teacher at Geneva High School because of a boring accounting instructor – and she took a circuitous road to get there.

The annual Geneva’s Got Talent competition will return to the Swedish Days Festival next month, and is seeking talented participants.

As Geneva District 304 officials grapple with the prospect of sunsetting its German language classes due to declining enrollment, supporters lobbied against letting the program die.

Crowds lined Third Street in Geneva as the Memorial Day parade headed from the train station to Wheeler Park for ceremonies.

The Geneva Chamber of Commerce and owners of Twee Partees, a balloon styling and party goods store in Geneva, cut a ballon ribbon outside the shop on Thursday May 22, 2025.

The Illinois Department of Public Health advises private well owners to have their water tested for elevated PFAS levels, especially if they live near communities whose public wells were found to have excessive quantities of the "forever chemicals."

Proposed Trump administration cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP – which provides food buying assistance for low income people, has officials at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Geneva concerned.

Take in local artistry while enjoying the outdoors at city parks or downtown areas of Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva and Batavia.

Geneva Lutheran Church, 301 S. Third St., announced it is making a donation of $18,275 to Radical Love, a Geneva nonprofit founded in 2021 that supports refugee families, senior citizens and children in the Tri-Cities area, officials announces in a news release.

More than 1,600 participants, volunteers, sponsors, food trucks and spectators gathered at Cantigny Park in Wheaton May 2 for Northern Illinois Food Bank’s largest 12th Annual Fight Hunger 10K, 5K, and 1-Mile Run/Walk, presented by Aldi.

The Illinois Route 31 underpass in Geneva will be closed for two days starting at 9 a.m. Monday, June 2, as Union Pacific conducts train bridge repairs.

After 17 years with the city of Geneva – nine as city administrator – Stephanie Dawkins announced she would retire Aug. 15.

The free event is Thursday, May 22. Guests will enjoy an interactive evening with a professional make-up artist.

Des Plaines business owner Sanjyot Dunung will vie for the 8th district seat held by U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi in the 2026 congressional election.

Geneva officials are looking at the feasibility of building a site to access solar energy on city-owned property.

'Grey's Anatomy' trivia night is Wednesday, May 21.

Geneva firefighters trained on rappelling so they can stay sharp and be certified for rescue operations involving people trapped up high or below grade.

Downtown Third Street in Geneva will be closed from the south of James to the south side of Campbell streets for concrete pavement patching projects through Friday, May 23.

Geneva alderpersons recommended approval of a nearly $715,000 contract for underground electric replacement due to age and system capacity.

Geneva police officers came to the rescue of five ducklings that fell into a storm sewer.

Geneva alderpersons recommended approval of an economic incentive agreement of $131,762 for a developer who proposes to rehabilitate a 113-year-old building for commercial and residential use.

Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison will run for congress, challenging U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D) for his seat in the 8th district.

Geneva Fire Lt. Andrew Shad (center) briefs his colleagues during a rappelling training exercise at the Third Street Commuter Parking Deck on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in Geneva.

The fire department was dispatched at 10:43 p.m. for a river rescue, with reports of bystanders hearing screams coming from the river.

Check out these northern Illinois restaurants known for their burgers. From McHenry County to the Illinois Valley and everywhere in between, we've got you covered with a variety of places to try during National Burger Month.

Registration is still ongoing for Swedish Days 5K Lopp, and the Swedish Days Parade. Businesses and organizations who want to present their message in a fun, creative way to over 40,000 spectators; come march, walk, or ride!

The Edgar County Watchdogs, Kirk Allen and John Kraft, shared some of their stories of holding government to account in Illinois Wednesday, May 7, in Geneva.

The Geneva City Council this week unanimously voted to reject all bids for a replacement generator for the police facility.

The Joshua Tree Community in Geneva now owns a 12-seat passenger van due to the generosity of donors. The nonprofit serves intellectually disabled adults.

DeRosa family stepped up to do something to help mothers who have breast cance, honoring their own loss through the established the Mary DeRosa Charity.

The city of Geneva's phone system was down Wednesday but now it's fixed.

The Geneva Council Chambers was packed Monday night with family and supporters as the newly elected and re-elected took their oaths of office.

The cause of a Tuesday morning fire in Wheaton remains under investigation, authorities said.

Geneva residents can reduce their household waste and become recycling experts through the city’s new partnership with Recycle Coach.

The Geneva City Council Monday approved a new contract with a company that has disposed of its treated wastewater biosolids in farmers' fields since 2011.

A former Geneva resident was charged with 23 felonies related to video recording a minor under age 18 while the minor was in the shower.