Despite the overcast skies, odd sprinkle of rain and brisk chill in the air, the streets around Illinois State University were lined with Redbirds of all ages Saturday.
Andrea Eaton, 53, decided to adopt just before her 50th birthday. Two years later, Eaton flew to Lagos, Nigeria, to adopt a 17-month old baby who had been living in an orphanage. What had been a life-long dream to be a mother has turned into an exercise in patience and frustration.
HANOVER In a rematch of an epic 2021 NHIAA Division I state championship game, the Hanover High boys soccer team could not have asked for a better start, taking the lead less than three minutes in. But the Bears were held scoreless thereafter, and.