Geneva mayoral hopefuls spar on style of governing, how long to serve Kevin Burns, left, and Tom Simonian
Updated 3/6/2021 12:46 PM
A previous version incorrectly stated the number of aldermen who were interested in discussing whether the city should have police enforce the governor s COVID-19 orders regarding restaurant closures.
The former Geneva alderman seeking to replace Mayor Kevin Burns says the five-term incumbent has been in office too long and hasn t done enough to help restaurants and other businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
But Burns says his opponent, Tom Simonian, fans flames of discord and doesn t understand that success in Geneva is achieved through collaboration between elected officials, residents and city workers.
Geneva delays vote on Emma s Landing townhouse proposal
The Burton Foundation wants to build 45 townhouses on this 7.5-acre parcel along Lewis Road near the Sterling Manor subdivision in Geneva. Jeff Knox | Staff Photographer, July 2020 This schematic design shows a four-unit townhouse pod proposed as part of the Emma s Landing affordable-housing townhouse development. Courtesy of the city of Geneva
Updated 2/23/2021 4:51 PM
The Geneva City Council has postponed a vote on the controversial Emma s Landing townhouse development, saying it wants more information on several topics, including plans for handling stormwater drainage.
A March 8 vote is scheduled on the plan, which has been criticized by neighbors in the adjacent Sterling Manor neighborhood.
Navy veteran brings technical expertise to Geneva High School theater department
Navy veteran Jon Richert, a teacher at Geneva High School who runs the technical aspects of the theater department, works with students Tyler Wesely, from left, Noah Wade and Bernadette Baneck. Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Jon Richert, seen here working with student Noah Wade, is a teacher at Geneva High School who runs the technical aspects of the theater department. He spent 10 years in the Navy. Brian Hill | Staff Photographer Batavia resident Jon Richert served in the Navy from 2000 to 2010. Courtesy Jon Richert Batavia resident Jon Richert spent the bulk of his 10-year Navy career on submarines.
Geneva to hold virtual film screening, discussion for Black History Month Toni Morrison, the Nobel Prize-winning author of Beloved and other books is the subject of the documentary Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am. The Geneva Cultural Arts Commission will hold a virtual screening and discussion of the documentary. Courtesy of Timothy Greenfield-Sanders/Magnolia Pictures
Posted2/18/2021 11:37 AM
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 black experience in America, particularly for women. During her six-decade career, her acclaimed work such as the Song of Solomon, Beloved, and A Mercy earned her numerous honors, including the Pulitzer Prize and the Nobel Prize in literature.
Geneva firefighters rescue woman, dog from house fire
Updated 2/14/2021 11:34 AM
Firefighters rescued a woman and her dog Saturday evening after fire broke out in her Geneva Township home, authorities said.
The Geneva Fire Department responded at 6:14 p.m. to the reported structure fire in the 0N700 block of Wenmoth Lane, after a neighbor called 911.
The first firefighters to arrive found heavy fire coming from the south side of the single-family home and were told a woman was still inside. Firefighters quickly located and rescued the woman and a dog from the home, officials said.
The woman was transported to Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva as a precaution, but no injuries were reported.