Like a lot of people, Irene Franzen is preparing for the 5K in the Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon. Like no one else in the field, she is 91 years old. Irene Franzen didn't have much time to chat Wednesday morning about her Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon debut. She had a hair appointment to get to in Rantoul. "I go once a week," the 91-year-old said, "and I don't want to be late." read more