The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development added 28 new members and boasted a membership retention rate of 92%, besting the national average of 87%.

After starting a Starved Rock-based business a few months ago, photographer and businessman Matthew Klein has created special 2022 Starved Rock and Matthiessen state park calendars.

Geneva held St. Rita to just three first half points led by a stellar defensive effort, but St. Rita used a couple of big plays in the second half for a 28-7 victory in a Class 7A second-round game.

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Geneva hosted St. Rita in the second round of Class 7A football playoffs on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021.

Sports reporter Chris Casey has live coverage from Friday night’s St. Rita vs. Geneva football game here

Will Batavia have star running back Jalen Buckley back for Mt. Carmel? Does Geneva have to prepare for St. Rita and Ohio State commit Kaleb Brown? Previewing the second round of playoff games.

Geneva running back Carter Powelson, out for the season with a broken collarbone, hopes to be on the sidelines Friday to support his teammates. In the meantime he savors what the Vikings have accomplished. 'I left the program a lot better than I found it'

Alex Porter's 14-yard TD pass to Ryan Costello late in the third quarter snapped a 21-all tie, Geneva scored two TDs in the last 29 seconds of the first half and seized that momentum to rally past Collinsville 28-21 for the Vikings' first playoff win in six seasons.

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Here are Tim Vizer's photos from Geneva's playoff game with Collinsville on Saturday.