Living In Geneva Illinois Everything you need to know

[@unityostara6380]

I used to live in downtown Geneva. It was a lifelong dream to live there. I miss it alot especially during Christmas. It is spectacularly festive!

[@ralphieandryan]

Love to hear that! Thank you for sharing that with us! We love Geneva as well.

[@chooch1995]

What?? No mention of the convenient rail access to the city via Metra?? Geneva is a stop on the UP West Line….

[@myis300turbo]

Right, Metra station is right there

[@Gahoole]

Fun fact, downtown Geneva was the filming location for a key scene in the film "The Road to Perdition". Across from the downtown Starbucks Tom Hanks is shot by Jude Law while tracking down the mob accountant in the historic Hotel Geneva (building still standing! Now a music store). You can spot the apartment the scene with jude law was shot in by its large wide bay window. It's a very distinct window and unusual for the time period. Highly recommend any Geneva natives check out the film so they can see their hometown in action on the silver screen!

[@ralphieandryan]

That's such a cool piece of Geneva's history! The filming of 'The Road to Perdition' definitely adds a unique touch to the downtown area. It's fascinating to think about Tom Hanks and Jude Law acting out a scene right here. I'm sure many Geneva residents and visitors would love to spot the locations from the movie. Thanks for sharing this fun fact and recommendation - it's always exciting to see Geneva on the big screen!

[@puppyswirlcgaming7257]

My mom made the wizard of oz pumpkins in the Kernel’s window

[@ralphieandryan]

That is so cool! 🎃

[@lesliesantiago7726]

my brother actually helped build the metal viking statue outside of the highschool when he went there😋 i live in a townhouse near downtown!

[@ralphieandryan]

No Way! That is super cool!

[@DariusW-2000]

I like visiting Downtown Geneva with me and my wife. She would have to take two Metras which is the North Line to the West Line. I would take the Metra Electric to the West Line because I don't like the Red Line subway trains and I like to avoid that going home.

[@ralphieandryan]

It sounds like you've got a great system worked out for enjoying Downtown Geneva! Navigating the different Metra lines can definitely make a big difference in the quality of your travel experience. Downtown Geneva has so much to offer, and it's wonderful that you and your wife make the effort to visit. Thanks for sharing your travel tips-avoiding less preferred routes can make such outings even more enjoyable. If you have any favorite spots in Geneva or other travel tips, I’d love to hear more!

[@marilynlandis5058]

Daughter, Son-in-law. & 2 grandkids live there!

[@ralphieandryan]

That's wonderful to hear! It's great that your daughter, son-in-law, and two grandkids have chosen to make Geneva their home. Geneva is a charming city with a lot to offer, including its beautiful downtown area, parks, and community events. It's always a joy to have family nearby. If you have any questions about Geneva or if there's anything specific you'd like to know, feel free to ask. Thank you for sharing your connection to Geneva, and I hope your family continues to enjoy their time there!

[@NoahMartin1]

fun fact: on that very bridge, there was a protest about eliminating masks... even though the bill was already passed

[@ralphieandryan]

That is super cool! Didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing!

[@unityostara6380]

If someone put a gun to my head and demanded me to return to Illinois, I would choose Geneva.

[@sharonmays7083]

Disappointing that this was filmed when the leaves are gone and everything is dead. arrrgh. FYI there also a typo that says king instead of Kane County.

[@ralphieandryan]

Yeah! We wish we could have recorded in the summer or fall 😔 Thanks for finding the typo for us 😄

[@BoKoz60]

I never knew Kane county was a SUBURB of Chicago.

[@monicabeal8733]

I like living in the city and in the suburbs everywhere and in the country some places. I do not like the MS delta it sucks.

[@syedamarmusa6512]

tbh Geneva 🇺🇲 looks heavenly in Fall, isn't it

[@ralphieandryan]

It is! Thank you for watching 😀

[@Nunya_Bidness_53]

How is it a "suburb of Chicago" if it's in a different county? Born in Chicago here, answer carefully...

[@ralphieandryan]

Great question! In the context of metropolitan areas, the term 'suburb' often refers to any residential area that is outside a city's core but still within its larger metropolitan region. Geneva, while indeed located in Kane County and not Cook County, is considered a suburb of Chicago because it's part of the Chicago metropolitan area. This includes many counties surrounding Chicago. The connectivity and commuting patterns to the city also contribute to this designation. Thanks for your insightful question and for watching the video!

[@dank7256]

You know why their schools are good cause their 50 minutes away from Chicago

[@chupachups7941]

The most boring city ever