100-Year-Old Shares Secret To Her Longevity | PatchPM

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100-Year-Old Woman Credits Family For Longevity

"If every mother in this country had a daughter like mine, there'd be so many old people we would overrun the country," Cohen said.

Couple Creates Polar Bear Family With Snow

Jim and Debbie Nolan said they like creating works of art for the community to "make some people smile" during the pandemic.

Northwestern Neuroscientist Found Dead After Racism Allegations

A Northwestern University postdoctoral fellow took his own life after being linked to anonymous anti-Semitic and racist social media posts.

Phallic Snow Sculpture Recreated In Downers Grove

The notorious snow sculpture returned after the weekend's snowstorm.

IL Lawmakers Cut Line For COVID Vaccine, Gov Will Wait His Turn

While most government workers will have to wait until Phase 1c or Phase 2 for their shots, the governor bumped state lawmakers to Phase 1b.

Rittenhouse Violated Bond, Should Be Arrested: Prosecutors

Prosecutors want a higher bond for the Illinois teen charged with homicide in the deaths of two Kenosha protesters.

'We Need A Deal Done Today' Mayor Lightfoot Tells Teachers Union

Mayor Lightfoot heaps blame on negotiation stalemate on return to in-person learning on unresponsive Chicago Teachers Union leaders.

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• Valentines For Seniors
• $5M Bail For Algonquin Woman Accused Of Killing Couple
• IL AG Settles With Consulting Firm For $573M Over Opioid Role
• Man With COPD Hasn't Left Home In A Year, Can't Find A COVID Vaccine
• Man Charged With Murdering Teen Who Stole His Car: Police
• Elderly Couple Dies In House Fire
• Tinley Convention Center Vaccine Site Administers 7K Doses Week 1
• 13-Month-Old Heart Patient Parker Is A Fighter: GoFundMe
• Alex Klementzos, Owner of Family Restaurant, Dies At 88
• Rennie Davis, 'Chicago Seven' Activist, Dies At 80

Across America

• The Polar Vortex Returns: Freezing Temps Headed For Most States
• 'Miracle Mom' Who Gave Birth In Coma Finally Holds Her Baby

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