This was the original nursing specialty Emma wanted when she was in high school
neonatal
When Rachel totaled her first Nissan Versa, she was on the way to see this movie
This is the state fruit of Illinois
These are the two main roads in Mt. Vernon
Veterans and Main
This is the name of our freshman year dorm
Sears
this is the number of travel softball teams Emma played for
Three
These are the five sports that Rachel played in middle school
Softball, Basketball, Volleyball, Track, and Bowling
This is the Illinois State bird
Cardinal
Before school dances, this is where everyone goes to take photos
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts
Rachel and Emma were in this social club together
Sigma Phi Mu
This is the topic of Emma’s college senior research project
Integrative Diabetes mobile application and how it improves caregiver strain
When Rachel is sick, this is her go to meal
Bob Evan’s chicken noodle soup and rolls
This is the biggest crop produced in Illinois
Corn
There are this many Subway stores in Mt. Vernon
Four
Stu’s
This is the title of the musical Emma did in high school her senior year
Hello Dolly
This is Rachel’s favorite ice cream
Blue Bell Cookie Two Step
These are the six states that border Illinois.
Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Iowa
If you are referring to the hood in Mt. Vernon, this is what you would call it
South Town
Lauren and Emma loved this local restaurant in Searcy
Greek House
This is Emma’s favorite Ben and Jerry’s ice cream flavor
S’mores
This is Rachel’s favorite song on her favorite Taylor Swift album
My Tears Ricochet
This is the name of the Illinois Governor
J.B. Pritzker
There is a statue of Abraham Lincoln in front of this landmark building in Mt. Vernon
Appellate Court House
One of Searcy’s few attractions was this exotic animal
Zonkey