Spend the day on the Central South Branch Kishwaukee River Watershed Bus Tour! This event is taking place on June 15th. For more information, click here.
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2024 Community Garage Sales
The 2024 Community Garage Sales will be taking place July 11th, 12th, and 13th! 
Arbor Day Celebration
On Friday, April 26th City of Genoa hosted our annual Arbor Day celebration by planting a Swamp White Oak tree. The tree was dedicated to Jan Melton, retired City Arborist and 30-year Tree City USA award winner. Residents and Public Works employees were in attendance as Mayor Brust presented Jan with a plaque to show our sincerest appreciation. In addition to being the City Arborist, Jan pioneered the Genoa Prairie and Woodland for all to enjoy. Thank you Jan for all that you do for Genoa!
April Newsletter
The April Newsletter is here!
Watershed Goals Workshop
The City is hosting a Watershed Goals Workshop in conjunction with Watershed Steering Committee of the Central South Branch of the Kishwaukee River. The workshop will take place on April 18th, 6 pm a City Hall. We encourage those who live or own property within the watershed to attend the workshop to help the Watershed Steering Committee focus on efforts to restore impaired waters and protect unimpaired waters within the watershed.
For more information click here.
Food Hub Kitchen Space
Discover the potential for culinary entrepreneurship through our shared kitchen space at the Food Hub, a partnership between the City of Genoa and DeKalb County Community Gardens. Designed to support cottage businesses, our kitchen offers a practical solution for those seeking to expand their culinary ventures. With rental options tailored to individual needs, aspiring chefs and food artisans can access basic kitchen amenities to kickstart their businesses.
For inquiries about renting a space, please contact Haleigh Hunger: at GACFH@dekalbgardens.org or 815-761-7313. Join in nurturing local talent and fostering economic growth through food innovation.
Haleigh Hunger | Program Director
Genoa Area Community Food Hub
815-761-7313
415 W Main St Genoa IL
March Newsletter
The March newsletter is published! Click here to take a look.
Downtown Revitalization Project Update
The City’s Downtown Revitalization project will soon be underway! This project includes new street lighting, burying electric cables beneath brick pavers at the back of the curb and stamped concrete crosswalks. This project is scheduled to begin mid-April (dependent on weather). A more specific construction schedule will be provided closer to the date of construction starting.
Closure of South Emmett Street will also occur within the next few months. The image below on the left shows the new lighting throughout the downtown while the image on the right is an updated draft rendering of the Emmett Street gathering space. The updated draft rendering focuses less on being solely for events and instead makes the gathering space multi-purpose with activities for children and adults.
For an enlarged site plan, please click here
February Newsletter
The February Newsletter is published! Click here to read about the City’s new Public Works Director.
Avoid pipes freezing!
During this cold weather, follow the safety tips below: 