Geneva Gets Grant For Winterlights In Fabyan Japanese Garden

GENEVA, IL — Geneva was awarded a grant from ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus through ComEd's Powering the Holidays program, the business announced Monday.

Awarded to 18 communities in northern Illinois, the $2,500 grant will fund Winterlights in the Fabyan Japanese Garden. Families are invited to immerse themselves in Geneva's culture and the history of Japan through light displays happening Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 25 to Dec. 17 and Saturdays from Jan. 7-28.

"Nothing spreads holiday cheer like the twinkle of festive lights, and we are proud to power the displays that celebrate community identity and culture," Gil Quiniones, CEO of ComEd, said in a news release.

The grant program, established in 2021, supports holiday programs that encourage respect for different cultures, promote intercultural exchange and provide a pathway for all members of these communities to gain a sense of belonging, the company said in a release.

"It will be rewarding to see these grants provide communities a sense of unity during the holiday season and help people develop a respect and understanding for different cultures," said Neil James, executive director of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus.

In addition to its grant program, ComEd also sponsors and supports holiday lights events at Lincoln Park Zoo, Brookfield Zoo, The Morton Arboretum and Chicago Botanic Garden.

Other towns which received grants this year are: Belvidere, Bensenville, Bolingbrook, Bull Valley, Evergreen Park, Forest Park, Grayslake, Hampshire, Highland Park, Niles, Rolling Meadows, Schiller Park, South Chicago Heights, Summit, Waukegan, Wayne and West Chicago.