New Home Notebook

Time’s short for getting the family into a new school system for the fall and Mill Creek in Geneva has the perfect combination of opportunities. Let’s start with the top-rated school districts serving Mill Creek, Geneva District 304 and Batavia District 301. Geneva District’s Mill Creek Elementary School , where 95% of the students have met or exceeded state testing standards, [...]

With more than 2,000 homes and two on-site elementary schools, Geneva’s Mill Creek is one of the largest new communities in Chicago’s western suburbs. Mill Creek boasts two eighteen-hole golf courses, hundreds of acres of parkland and green space, almost every recreational amenity imaginable, and a “town center” with shops and services. Several weeks ago I visited Mill Creek [...]

The term, ‘curb appeal’ is sometimes overused when describing a home or development. This is definitely not the case at Mill Creek in Geneva. Every year during the month of May, Shodeen Residential plants fresh new flowers to compliment each home’s unique look for their Oakmont and Tanna models. Aside from helping keep this award winning community beautiful, the landscaping provides [...]

The annual three-day garage sale event at the sprawling Mill Creek development in Geneva kicked off yesterday with strong participation despite the gloomy weather. More than 250 homes are participating in this year’s sale, and many of them have an almost astonishing variety of household goods, furniture, games, sports items, and more on display in their garages and [...]

Many of today’s buyers are first-timers who will face the challenges of a home’s upkeep for the very first time. The sales staff at Shodeen Residential recently recommended a great beginner’s guide to home maintenance , published by MSN Real Estate. MSN suggests 14 handy tasks, ranging from a monthly check of the furnace filter to annual caulking of windows [...]

Kimberly Kozar, editor of the Mill Creek Messenger, recently shared a set of sunny afternoon snapshots from around Mill Creek with her readers. Go to Geneva Patch to see what a typical spring weekend looks like in this west suburban neighborhood.

Mill Creek in Geneva is home to T.F. Boonie’s Saloon & Restaurant located at Tanna Farms Golf Club . This unique bar and grill offers a laid back atmosphere perfect for enjoying the 19th hole or or taking a relaxing summer siesta. “I’ve eaten there many times and the food is great” said Kim Cicero, sales manager for Shodeen Residential’s Tanna [...]

Every Friday from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm the Mill Creek Golf Club is offering an all-you-can-eat fish fry for only $9.95. Located at 39W525 Herrington Drive in Geneva, this public golf course is in the Mill Creek  subdivision, which was named “Best Overall Community in the Midwest” by The National Association of Home Builders. For further information on the fish [...]

Mill Creek residents and non-residents can celebrate Easter with a Champagne brunch at the Mill Creek Golf Course  located at 39W525 Herrington Boulevard in Geneva. There are 2 seating time options for this elaborate brunch; 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Reservations usually fill fast so it is recomm ended to make plans as soon as possible by calling 630-208-7272 X14. [...]

Yesterday the folks at Shodeen Residential told us they’ll be participating in the upcoming Mill Creek Neighborhood Garage Sale , an annual event held throughout the Mill Creek neighborhood in Geneva. The sale dates back to the 1990s, and has grown consistently over the years to include more than 250 participants. It’s typically held on the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday before [...]

Mill Creek  residents will have a new way to get around Geneva starting this summer. The Batavia-based Prairie State Pedicabs this month received a permit to operate in Geneva, starting with a trial period of May 1 to December 31. To get the scoop on these roving rickshaw-like taxis, check out Rick Nagel’s recent report at Geneva Patch [...]

Mill Creek in west suburban Geneva is already known as the “Best Overall Community in the Midwest.” This year, it will become one of the country’s “Best Places to Retire,” according to U.S. News & World Report, following the opening of the new GreenFields of Geneva active-adult and assisted-living community near Mill Creek’s Tanna community. When completed later this year, [...]

Buying new construction has many advantages versus buying resale. Mill Creek  in Geneva offers quality spacious homes with all the modern features. This means very little maintenance the first year or so to homeowners, however even with a new home you want to make sure to follow manufacturer recommended filter changes for the air conditioner, air cleaner among other utilities [...]

The Census numbers say that the suburbs are more desirable as a place to live.
“The trend among housing developers is to continue building urban-type developments in the suburbs, with trains to the city nearby,” says Michael Parent, managing broker at Coldwell Banker in St. Charles. Read more at the Daily Herald.

The public is welcome to come out and hear the youth choir from the Naperville Presbyterian Church. The choir will perform at the Marklund Hyde Centeer, 1S.450 Wyatt Drive in Geneva at 11 am on March 13. The choir, comprised of forty-five children from second grade to high school will present a contemporary worship. Find out more [...]

Although millions of dollars have been slashed from the Geneva School District’s budget over the past few years, no significant budget cuts are expected for the next school year.

“We’re looking at just maintaining for next year,”

– Geneva Community Unit School District 304 Superintendent of Finance Donna Oberg. Read the Geneva Republican article here. [...]

With today’s prices and interest rates – you owe it to yourself to check out the homes at Mill Creek before deciding to rent a home.

Renting is a very frustrating way of life. The money you pay every month disappears, leaving you with few benefits other than a roof over your head. Compared to owning a home, renting [...]

The Downtown Geneva Wedding Walk is the perfect time to see all Geneva has to offer for your unique wedding. You will meet with venues and boutique shops, and visit some of the top wedding businesses in Chicagoland. Each bride that registers for this event will receive a must-have wedding planner book. Event starts at 11 am at The [...]

By Frank Vaisvilas, fvaisvilas@mysuburbanlife.com Geneva Republican Posted Feb 17, 2011 @ 04:22 PM Geneva, IL — Three Geneva teachers recently earned recognition for their efforts in the classroom. Kathy Jankovic is being recognized for creating the Restaurant 304 program at Geneva High School. Nan Waterstreet is being recognized for her approach to art education, and Susannah Thomas earned National [...]