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Happening soon: Vintage Toys & Trains Auction Featuring The Larry Prosken Collection on the Geneva Patch calendar

Wednesday June 17th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Snapped power line shuts down busy Fox River Trail segment
  • How Geneva’s mayor is steering the region’s EV future
  • How a Geneva receiver became Illinois’ latest four-star prize

Also on today's calendar: Vintage Toys & Trains Auction Featuring The Larry Prosken Collection and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes does a frog wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Rain and severe thunderstorms, with a high of 66 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 71, low: 53.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and comfortable, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Geneva Trail Closed After ComEd Power Line Snaps (patch.com) — A snapped ComEd power line has forced the closure of a key stretch of the Fox River Trail in Geneva, from near the Fabyan Windmill to the city’s wastewater treatment plant. City officials are warning pedestrians and cyclists to stay away from the area until the live wire is removed, and no reopening time has been given yet.    

• ComEd, Metropolitan Mayors Caucus Honor Nine Communities Advanci (gurufocus.com) — Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns is helping lead a regional push to get northern Illinois communities ready for more electric vehicles, through ComEd’s EV Readiness Program with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus. While this year’s awards went to towns like Downers Grove and Des Plaines, Geneva’s leadership role shapes how future EV charging, permitting, and incentives could roll out across our area.    

• Ked's Recruiting Roundup: Home-State Prize, Illinois Secures Commitment From Elite WR Bennett Konkey (illiniguys.com) — A standout high school wide receiver from Geneva, Bennett Konkey, has committed to play football for the University of Illinois, giving the Illini a major in-state recruiting win. The four-star, 6-foot-1 receiver is considered one of Illinois’ top prospects, adding to the program’s growing momentum on the recruiting trail and putting a local Geneva athlete on a bigger stage.    


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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is the Mill Creek SSA managing the sidewalk repair/replacements?
    If not what organization is? Seems they tore up a sidewalk and abandoned the job south of East Mallory on South Mill Creek Dr. Go figure! (Nextdoor Mill Creek)
  • Northwestern Medicine posted a job opening for Food Service Worker Casual Rotating schedule in Geneva. Apply here.
  • Banana Republic, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Geneva Commons in Geneva. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Geneva here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Aldi blind box giveaway launches next week with free mystery food (ourmidland.com)
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  • Find Top Dog Training Jobs in North Aurora, IL (care.com)

Ok Geneva! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open toed ! (toad) (Thank you Edgar W. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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